Check out the Brightman Music calendar for this year’s SXSW Music Conference in Austin, TX. The lineup of bands include Neon Trees, Baby Monster, Divide The Day and Action Item. For all bands performing at this year’s SXSW and other information click here.

Don’t forget to head to the RM64 party at the Dirty Dog Bar on Friday, March 19th, sponsored by Brightman Music.

Tuesday, March 16, 2010
10:00 – Divide The Day – Aces Lounge

Wednesday, March 17, 2010
12:00 – Baby Monster – Bridge Club Music Party @ Shangri’La
6:00 – Action Item – SXSW
9:00 – Divide The Day -Scout Bar w/ Drowning Pool

Thursday, March 18, 2010
3:45 – Baby Monster – Big Stereo Single Launch Party @ Barbarella
6:00 – Action Item – Red Blue Records Vital Signs Promotions Showcase @ Eastside Arthouse
8:00 – Divide The Day – Nuno’s
8:00 – Neon Trees – BMI Showcase @ Maggie Mae’s
9:00 – Neon Trees – Entertainment Weekly Party @ Malia World Lounge

Friday, March 19, 2010
6:00 – Action Item – SXSW
8:00 – Neon Trees – Express Showcase @ The Phoenix
10:00 – Neon Trees – In De Goot Showcase @ Creekside Lounge
11:00 – Divide The Day – Texas Rock Fest

Saturday, March 20, 2010
1:15 – Baby Monster – Lose Control @ Vice
3:30 – Baby Monster – The Loft @ Malverde
6:00 – Action Item – SXSW
8:00 – Divide The Day – SXSW

Sunday, March 21, 2010
5:00 – Divide The Day – The Dirty Dog

Bergen County, New Jersey Pop/Rock band Action Item have been blowing up the scene. From opening for Teen Pop sensation Justin Bieber to being featured on key industry taste-maker websites and blogs, these guys are determined to make ground. For the perfect mesh of Pop and Piano Rock, a la Mayday Parade and The Maine, check out their single “The Farther The Distance” below.

The band is currently working with Brightman Music record producer/songwriter Bryan Todd and are set to release their EP The Stronger The Love Summer 2010. For more info and music from Action Item click here.

Heading to this year’s SXSW? Then definitely don’t miss out on RM64′s party Friday, March 19th at The Dirty Dog Bar. Plenty of great bands, free drinks, free admission and it’s open to the public! For details and show times please see flyer or head over to RM64.com.

Click here to RSVP!
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Jamey Johnson’s album, That Lonesome Song, has been certified Gold (over 500,000 units sold U.S.). Dave Cobb produced tracks on the album.

Click here to buy That Lonesome Song on iTunes
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Mark Needham mixed Metro Station’s 10 track debut Self-Titled album in 2008. The chart topping dance hit “Shake It” hit 2 million downloads this week and a total of 400,000 albums sold. Congratulations!

Buy Metro Station “Shake It” on iTunes
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Check out this great interview the L.A. Times posted of Shooter Jennings talking in detail about his recent release Black Ribbons. Dave Cobb produced, co-wrote and recorded the album at his studio, Studio 1974, in Los Angeles, CA. Read the full article by clicking here.

Click here to buy Black Ribbons on iTunes
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Baby Monster have announced a string of new tour dates, including shows in Europe and at this year’s SXSW! Check out music, updates and more on Baby Monster’s Myspace page.

Tour Dates
03.17.2010 – SXSW Bridge Club Music Party @ Shangri’La – Austin, TX
03.18.2010 – SXSW Big Stereo Single Launch Party @ Barbarella – Austin, TX
03.20.2010 – SXSW Lose Control @ Vice – Austin, TX
03.202010 – SXSW The Loft @ Malverde – Austin, TX
03.30.2010 – Dim Mak @ Cinespace – Hollywood, CA
05.08.2010 – WMF Club – Berlin
05.10.2010 – Centraltheater – Leipzig
05.11.2010 – Beatpol – Dreeden
05.12.2010 – Monsters Of House Festival @ Backstage Werk – Munich
05.14.2010 – Spring 10 Festival @ Orpheum – Graz

Geoff Rockwell’s new label ChaosTheory! is proud to announce the addition of Pop/Crunk group, EKG. Two brand new songs “Bob Yo Head” and “Like This” are now posted online.

Go check them out and be sure to stay tuned for updates and more here.
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Check out this cool write-up of Baby Monster’s new single “She Comes Alive” from Pigeons and Planes. Read the full article by clicking here.

Listen to “She Comes Alive”

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Geoff Rockwell is currently in the studio with Kid Liberty working on their debut full length Fight With Your Fists for Trustkill Records. You can expect a Spring 2010 release for the record. Stay updated here!

Click here to watch a cool studio update with a special appearance by Geoff Rockwell himself!

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If you’re in the Los Angeles area come see an amazing Dynamite Walls show at the Viper Room tomorrow, Thursday, January 28th.

For FREE entry into the show email your name and any guests names here.

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Bands We Like! featured artist Disco Curtis has officially signed with Interscope Records. They’ll be hitting the studio with Brightman Music record producer Geoff Rockwell for their upcoming release. Catch them touring across the U.S. this year with bands including Breathe Electric, Eye Alaska, Rookie Of The Year and on the 2nd leg of the 2010 Vans Warped Tour! For all tour dates and music updates click here.

Check out this video of the band announcing their signing!

Produced and managed by Brightman Music’s Paul Fox, San Diego based indie/rock group Dynamite Walls are making quite the buzz. Their new single “That Girl” was chosen as one of the A&R Picks Buzz Track on CrazedHits.com.

Listen to “That Girl” and more Dynamite Walls music on their Myspace page.

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4or The Record recently sat down with Baby Monster for a quick interview on how Baby Monster began, the recent release of Ultra Violence and Beethoven and more! Click here to read the full interview.

Mark Needham mixed Short Stack‘s Drop Dead Gorgeous album. It went to #1 on the Australian album charts this summer and has gone huge. The group are touring Australia with their Short Stack Is The New Black Tour.

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Mark Needham is mixing Neon Trees with producer Tim Pagnotta for Island Def Jam. Check out one of our favorites “Sins of My Youth” on the band’s Myspace page.

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Baby Monster released their first single in the U.K. this week on hot U.K. indie 50 Bones.

Click here to get your copy before they run out!
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Check out the Memphis Rascals, a teen duo from you guessed it, Memphis, TN. Witt (16) and Grant (17) have a sound well beyond their years. The group cite Motown, Southern-Rock, Country and Pop as their influences which you can easily pick up in their cover of Mark Cohn’s “Walking In Memphis.”
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Geoff Rockwell recently finished producing and mixing an EP with Dallas, TX band Disco Curtis. The band have caused a frenzy in their hometown and are close to a deal with a major label. Check out their single “Ashley” or their cover of Lady Ga Ga’s “Just Dance.”

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