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Hyper Crush is here.

Straight out of Los Angeles via time travel, the three sh*t-faced extra terrestrials that make up the group are known simply as Donny, Preston, and Holly. Armed with fresh rhymes, funky beats, and enough neon to make you wear shades, these three will get you CRUNK!!! On May 1 the group released the party anthem of all time, “The Arcade.” This monstrous album features 13 tracks of pure electro power. Hyper Crush seems to have the “rap game” on constant chokehold status with songs like “Sex and Drugs” and “Disco Tech.” It seems to be that once these three mad geniuses set their minds to ruling the universe at large, there is nothing standing in their way.

Gillmor just might be the band that ends the rock n roll civil war between Northern and Southern California.

Sacramento based singer-songwriter Ryan Gillmor struck up a long distance relationship with the orphaned members of a Southern California based band and there’s been no stopping them ever since.

Most recently, Gillmor’s song “Hey” has been selected as the main theme song for Fox’s highly anticipated new comedy series “Unhitched” created by the Farrelly Brothers (Something About Mary, Dumb & Dumber); the show’s first season kicks off March 2008.

The impossible-not-to-sing-along-to “Hey”, was co-written by Sugarcult front-man Tim Pagnotta and is currently in regular rotation on Sacramento’s KWOD fm radio station. In addition to “Hey”, the EP features such standout tracks as “Without You” a rain-soaked lament of lost love; and the band’s irresistible upbeat anthem of post-adolescent redemption, “Kids will be Kids” which features guest vocals from Plain White T’s singer Tom Higgenson. All of Gillmor’s songs are instant classics that capture Ryan’s adventurous yet still down to Earth approach to modern pop rock songwriting framed by the band’s distinct sonic chemistry.

Gillmor has built itself up brick by brick simply letting the music do the talking; but now with the new EP, the upcoming TV show theme song, and the addition to radio, the people are talking back and it looks like Gillmor’s moment has arrived.

MySpace URL: www.myspace.com/gillmormusic
Genre: Pop/Rock
Hometown: Sacramento/Los Angeles, CA

Hip Hop at its best bounce over a seductive sound with a Latin twist is the music of Fabio.

From the country of Colombia to the city of Atlanta, he sets free all of his skills and experiences to deliver to the people the sound of Fabio. His fluent English and Spanish provide the best of both worlds to every type of person. On stage, he takes over the crowd with his electrifying performance and instrumental that will make you dance non-stop.

At an early age, Fabio showed interest in music listening to Salsa, Bachata, Hip Hop, and R&B. His family moved to the U.S.; it was a different culture and environment for him but he felt very inspired when he watched his cousin in Miami make music. His love for the art developed as he saw more performances. A year later, he decided to work on his music and the concept of Fabio was born. Being able to fluently speak English and Spanish helped him communicate and work with various producers, artists, and dancers. His humble and energetic personality attracts people of different kinds and his fans love him for that. In the studio, he is a production machine, and on stage he is a crowd magnet. Musicians enjoy working with him, investors trust his word, and the people support him.

During his musical journey, Fabio took the time to understand the business and the need of the consumer. He developed a strong international team with the focus to deliver the sensation of Fabio. While he is performing his product in front of various types of people, he is in the studio writing and producing non-stop. Fabio is currently working with BME Recordings and is determined to achieve his goal of delivering his sound to the people.

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The Dirty Heads highly anticipated first full-length album Any Port in the Storm was released September 23rd, 2008 on EMG through Fontana, a division of Universal Music Group Distribution.

This debut features 14 tracks that are reminiscent of the upbeat, sun-soaked Southern California party energy consisting of a blend of hip-hop and classic reggae. The first single is the optimistic anthem “Stand Tall.”

Dirty Heads members Dustin Bushnell, Jared Watson, Jon Olazabel, and Matt Ochoa connected with sought-after producers Steve Fox and Stan Frazier (Sugar Ray / Ashlee Simpson) to polish their material and further develop their style. The band also recruited mixing engineer Mario Caldato Jr., best known for his work with the Beastie Boys, to add the finishing touches and create just the right blend.

Any Port in the Storm also features one of the final recordings of the late music icon Billy Preston. Frequently referred to as “The Fifth Beatle,” Preston played on three tracks, including “Stand Tall,” “Driftin’” and “Chelsea.” Other special guests on the album include drummer Josh Freese (A Perfect Circle, Sting, The Vandals), and veteran session percussionist Alex Acuna, whose A-list musician resume includes Peter Gabriel, Johnny Clegg, and Jackson Browne.

Recently, the band’s music has been attracting attention throughout the world of entertainment. Their songs have been featured in the movie and soundtrack for Surf’s Up (Sony 2007) and the television drama Shark staring James Woods (CBS 2007). Actor Matthew McConaughey selected the band’s music to be in his upcoming film, Surfer Dude. In addition, the Dirty Heads can be heard in Tony Hawk’s Downhill Jam video game (Activision 2007) and several other music compilations and surf/skate videos. The Dirty Heads have also been included in campaigns for Etnies Jeans and Vestal Watches.

Dirty Heads vocalist Jared Watson sums up their fun, uncomplicated style, “We want to be positive and entertain,” he says. “We just want to make you feel good.”

And who can’t dig that?

MySpace URL: www.myspace.com/dirtyheads
Artist URL: www.dirtyheads.com

What is “Hop-Rock”?

It’s time to raise up or get down, because the CAPGUN CRIMINALS are tearing through this industry like a freight train. Some might even ask what the meaning of “Hop-Rock” is. Hop-Rock is the in-your-face scorching mix of PUNK/CRUNK/ROCK and HIP-HOP.

These guys have attracted tons of attention from Major labels and some of the premier Indie labels in the industry world wide with their infectious hooks and never-ending guitar riffs. They have been praised and hated in the same breath by some of their peers, but they’ve always managed to come out on top and get the last shot. While most bands spend more time just re-inventing the wheel, this super group has launched full speed into something that’s never really been done before.

The CAPGUN CRIMINALS have been burning up the underground scene and rocking to packed venues all across the U.S. with their HIGH ENERGY stage presence and in your face “Hop-Rock” musical style.

Their debut album, “SHOOTING BLANKS”, will be dropping in 2008, and will feature their SMASH HITS “Step Up” and “Rock-Star”. Their underground radio campaign has been met with great success and huge admiration from many of the premier radio stations nationwide. This band is definitely one to watch for in 2008. They’re one of the most highly anticipated and talked about groups coming out of Atlanta, GA.

MySpace URL: www.myspace.com/cgcriminals
Artist URL: http://capguncriminals.tripod.com
Genre: Rock
Hometown: Atlanta, GA

We’re like diving into a tackle box full of hooks, with influences stemming from Third Eye Blind, All American Rejects & Head Automatica.

Our shows are like a dance party and our audience including ourselves would like to support an energy drink that supports that lifestyle.

MySpace URL: www.myspace.com/bidwell
Artist URL: www.purevolume.com/bidwell
Genre: Pop/Rock
Hometown: El Dorado, CA