WizKids adds to it’s ever increasing line of HeroClix characters. In 2015 the company teams up with Marvel again for two new movie tie-in lines for Avengers: Age of Ultron and Ant-Man. Have fun collecting gamers.
JD Shultz Gets Back to the Music
Native Angeleno, devout DIY-ist, multi-instrumentalist, producer, songwriter, painter, artist, philanthropist and renaissance family man are all accurate descriptives for JD Shultz “aka” Human Brother. He’s releasing a new collection of songs in February called Back to Music.It’s twelve tracks reflecting an eclectic mix of world and roots influences with positive, life affirming messages – making for a warm, ambient rock record. Shultz wrote, arranged and played all of the instruments on the record. He also produced and recorded Back to Music.Back to Music reflects Shultz signature aesthetic on plexiglas too… bold, colorful, full of energy and modern. Companies like MGM’s The Bellagio in Las Vegas and Guitar Center commission his work. He built his reputation in and around Los Angeles by simply painting on anything that he could and then eventually launching his own gallery.
Margo and BlackPanda PR have gotten back in touch with me with an update for JD Shultz. JD helps with the program Musicares, which:
provides a safety net of critical assistance for music people in times of need. MusiCares’ services and resources cover a wide range of financial, medical and personal emergencies, and each case is treated with integrity and confidentiality. MusiCares also focuses the resources and attention of the music industry on human service issues that directly impact the health and welfare of the music community.
JD is to be commended for his service. For more information follow this link: http://www.grammy.org/musicares
KISS Teams up with Momoiro Clover Z
Here’s a collaboration that makes you just say “huh”. KISS gets together with Momoiro Clover Z and their first single will be “Yume no Ukiyo ni Saitemina” composed by Paul Stanley and Greg Collins, with lyrics by Yuho Iwasato. The single is set to be released through iTunes January 28, 2015.
Sun Gods to Gamma Rays Latest “Bloom”
Sun Gods to Gamma Rays gives us another spiritually moody single with “Bloom”. Check it out through SoundCloud:
Toyota Uses Soundtracks in Commercials
How cool is this Toyota has used two pieces of soundtracks that anime fans will probably recognize in their Aqua commercials. Below you can watch the two spots from “maidigitv” YouTube channel. The first is for the Aqua which is set to Dragon Quest III‘s “Adventure” and the second is for the Aqua X-Urban which is set to Monster Hunters “Proof of a Hero”.
Life Leone Releases the Music Video for “I Can’t Say No”
Life Leone gives us the music video to their single “I Can’t Say No”. For some reason from what I have heard of their music just hits me right. They have an almost ’80’s/’90’s Boss sound, but with an edge. The video serves the song well, but I tend to like the story videos than band videos. That’s just me…take a look at it through the band’s YouTube channel and enjoy – Richard
Naruto the Musical
I know that these types of musicals don’t usually do well in the U.S., but maybe it will in Japan. If nothing else that cast and their costumes look amazing! Naruto is played by Kodai Matsuoka, Sasuke is played by Ryuji Sato, Sakura is played by Yui Ito, and lastly Gaara is played by Kenta Suga.
“Invincible” Third Base Remix of Morgan Shaughnessy Single
Third Base gives us a remix of Morgan Shaughnessy single “Invincible”. I don’t always like remixes, however with “Invincible” it worked for me. Check it out through SoundCloud – Richard:
It’s All About Having Fun
The mobile provider Au by KDDI is having fun in Japan with a new signal boosting truck. They have outfitted a Comiket 87 with a Celty Sturluson inspired look from the manga and anime Durarara!! You got to love it!
Cafeine Releases “Love Disease” for Christmas
Katie Trimble and The MuseBox is another Indie Music PR company that has given us great material over the years. We want to thank them for their continued support and they keep giving with Cafiene’s latest “Love Disease (Christmas in New York)”. Thank you to all that listen to the podcasts and visit our website: