First Music Nation Winners

[Garett Press]

Check the replies for a press release announcing the first batch of winners from the gigantic Music Nation (http://www.musicnation.com/) project, chosen by judges like Joel and Benji Madden of Good Charlotte, producer Howard Benson (rock), producer Jonathan “J.R.” Rotem, Charlie Walk, President of Epic Records (pop), and multi-platinum rappers Nelly and The Game as well as Mark Pitts, President of Urban Music at Jive Records (urban). These artists will head to the quarterfinals.

[Garett Press]

These six winners now move onto the quarterfinal round, which begins on April 23rd, where three artists – one from each genre (rock, pop and urban) – will win the ultimate prize: a global recording contract with Epic Records. Additionally, all three winners will be showcased on an episode of STRIPPED, Clear Channel Radio’s exclusive in-studio performance series.

Rock Winners

Recliner — “Float Away” – Judge’s Choice
http://rock.musicnation.com/v78 <http://rock.musicnation.com/v78>

Recliner’s video for “Float Away” shares the song’s fun and reckless spirit. The video features the San Francisco band (Ward Evans, George George Carney, Kevin Seidel, John Benson), post-robbery, reveling in their newfound wealth while one very fine lady manages the getaway car. But all does not end well, as crime doesn’t pay.

After August — “I’m Sorry” - People’s Choice *
http://rock.musicnation.com/v5cc

Inman, SC’s After August specializes in songs “ranging from pop-rock love ballads to lead-filled blues-rock.” “I’m Sorry” was recorded live at the Greenville, SC Bi-Lo Center a year ago, opening for Bon Jovi. After August (John Labanick, 23; Chris Hillard, 22; Josh Bradley, 25; Darin Worley, 24) won the chance to perform through Bon Jovi’s “Have a Nice Gig” contest.

Pop Winners

Lindsey Ray — “Wake Me Up” - Judge’s Choice
http://pop.musicnation.com/v387

Only 23, Lindsey Ray has a voice reaching far beyond her years. Ray has been singing and performing since a very young age and currently plays regularly in and around her hometown of Belfast, ME. Her video for “Wake Me Up” was recorded live during one of her very first solo performances, at an open mic night at San Francisco’s Hotel Utah.

Eff Anthony — “Fantasy” – People’s Choice *
http://pop.musicnation.com/v44a <http://pop.musicnation.com/v44a>

Giant cockroaches? Check. Girl trouble? Check. Reference to Kafka’s Metamorphosis? Perhaps. Eff Anthony’s “Fantasy” is a charming visual ode to cockroach love, lost and found. Anthony, 25, is from the Bronx, NY and was also a finalist in the Verizon Wireless and MySpace “Calling All Bands” contest.

Urban Winners

360 Infinite — “Who Dat?” – Judge’s Choice
http://urban.musicnation.com/v42d <http://urban.musicnation.com/v42d>

360 Infinite is a duo from Methuen, MA who “display charismatic wordplay, cutting edge production and catchy hooks.” “Who Dat?” is assumedly an average night out for the members of 360 Infinite (Lu Nox and Astro): hot women, fast cars, and hard-hitting beats.

Pavlov JeFe — “Back It Up” – People’s Choice *
http://urban.musicnation.com/v5b0 <http://urban.musicnation.com/v5b0>

Broadview, IL’s Pavlov JeFe earned his name “for the way his words seem to tap deep into the listener(’s) unconscious mind.” “Back It Up” really features a video within a video, starring a sassy and sultry lady who similarly infiltrates her viewer’s subconscious.

About Music Nation
Music Nation is an artist development company launching multi-genre, online video-based music competitions both domestically and abroad, bringing together emerging talent from across multiple genres. In providing an online outlet designed to discover new and established musicians, Music Nation empowers both artists and the online music community by harnessing advanced technologies like IPTV – uniquely positioning the company in today’s digitally driven entertainment climate. Founded in 2006, the company is the brainchild of Daniel Klaus, Lucas Mann, Kevin P. Ryan, and Peter Read; visionary figures whose expertise crosses the Internet media, e-commerce, artist management/development and the recording industry divides.

[emiliodelgado]

who the fuck are these people?

[PJ1336]

who the fuck are these people?

yeah seriously.

[sidewacker]

I hate GC.

[hollywoodending]

real artists dont need to rely on talent shows to get noticed.

[zclark]

real artists dont need to rely on talent shows to get noticed.

my thoughts exactly.. that or "real artists shouldn't have to rely on talent shows to get noticed".

[Normathespy]

hey. my cousin is in after august. and they are a "real" band. Just because they don't have any scene points doesn't mean they suck. and a band from south carolina has to do just about anything to get noticed. oh, and if a talent show isn't credible enough for you, then go see them at sxsw this year.

[invincibleXL]

real artists will do anything they can to get their music heard, hence signing up for this competition.

[thisismyname]

^ Exactly

Not every band lives in a big city with plenty of labels to notice them...


But, neither one of these bands really did anything for me.

[zclark]

yeah.. i kind of left my post open to a little wider interpretation than i should have; i didn't mean to rag on anyone in the competition, but every time i see something like this, it's kind of a reminder that the times have changed from when bands just went out on tour and built things, as opposed to just having hilarious amounts of contests where random acts get chosen for recognition.

and this is true, any real artist will throw themselves out there anywhere and everywhere for more promotion.. but wouldn't just rely on a contest like that; i guess that's what i was trying to say.

[FUCKDIRTYWIPES]

good charlotte sucks.