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Sony's "For The Music" Audio Brand Campaign Announces Partnership with Peso Pluma

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Wednesday, February 21, 2024

NEW YORK, Feb. 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Sony Corporation of America's Personal Entertainment Business today announced a partnership between global breakout star Peso Pluma and Sony's audio brand campaign, "For The Music." The collaboration marks Pluma's first brand partnership.

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  • NEW YORK, Feb. 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Sony Corporation of America's Personal Entertainment Business today announced a partnership between global breakout star Peso Pluma and Sony's audio brand campaign, "For The Music."
  • The collaboration marks Pluma's first brand partnership.
  • "I'm excited for the opportunity to collaborate with Sony's "For The Music" campaign to continue opening pathways for Latin Music," says Peso Pluma.
  • "We are thrilled to continue this work with Peso Pluma and support him as he takes his music to new levels."

Sony Electronics & Olivia Rodrigo to Release "LinkBuds S x Olivia Rodrigo" Limited Edition Headphones

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Tuesday, September 26, 2023

SAN DIEGO, Sept. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Sony Electronics Inc. and Olivia Rodrigo today announced the release of LinkBuds S x Olivia Rodrigo designed and tuned in collaboration with three-time GRAMMY®-winning, multi-platinum-selling, singer/songwriter Olivia Rodrigo. Based off Sony's LinkBuds S noise-canceling truly-wireless headphones, the new limited edition LinkBuds S x Olivia Rodrigo feature Custom EQs (special equalizers) tuned by Olivia and her producer Daniel Nigro for optimal listening of her albums GUTS and SOUR on any music streaming service and come in a unique violet marble pattern styled by Olivia and made with factory-recovered plastic and reclaimed water bottles.

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  • Headphones Designed and Tuned by Olivia Will Give Fans a Custom, Optimized Listening Experience of Her Albums GUTS and SOUR
    SAN DIEGO, Sept. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Sony Electronics Inc. and Olivia Rodrigo today announced the release of LinkBuds S x Olivia Rodrigo designed and tuned in collaboration with three-time GRAMMY®-winning, multi-platinum-selling, singer/songwriter Olivia Rodrigo.
  • Headphones Designed and Tuned by Olivia Will Give Fans a Custom, Optimized Listening Experience of Her Albums
    "I'm so excited that I got to design a limited edition LinkBuds S in the color violet.
  • The LinkBuds S x Olivia Rodrigo includes two special equalizers customized for Olivia's music that can be accessed through the Sony|Headphones Connect app1, allowing fans to listen like Olivia.
  • Due to the variation in material, the headphones host a violet marble pattern that causes no two pairs of LinkBuds S x Olivia Rodrigo to be the same.

Sony Launches "For The Music," A New Audio Brand Platform Putting Creator Vision First

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Monday, July 24, 2023

NEW YORK, July 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- As the pre-eminent platform for creative freedom, Sony Corporation today announced its new "For The Music" brand platform and campaign for its premier audio products and services. 

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  • NEW YORK, July 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- As the pre-eminent platform for creative freedom, Sony Corporation today announced its new "For The Music" brand platform and campaign for its premier audio products and services.
  • Sony's "For The Music" audio brand platform will foster end-to-end collaboration with artists, from creation to consumption of music.
  • "'For The Music' is about putting creator vision over everything to benefit music fans.
  • This platform offers a dedicated space for conversations and exchange, aiming to create authentic music experiences by supporting creator vision over everything.

NEW BOSE "TURN THE DIAL" INITIATIVE SEEKS TO CLOSE GENDER GAP IN MUSIC PRODUCTION AND HELP THE WORLD REALIZE THE FULL POWER OF SOUND

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Wednesday, March 1, 2023

FRAMINGHAM, Mass., March 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- In a recent analysis of popular songs from the last decade, only 2.8% were produced by women. Even further, new findings from Bose1 show that the number is even lower in the last year, with only 2.3% of Top 100 hits in 2022 produced by women.

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  • Bose has also partnered with trailblazing artists and producers H.E.R., PinkPantheress, BLOND:ISH and WondaGurl to highlight the importance of the initiative and inspire the next generation of creators.
  • "Like music producers, Bose has a passionate group of people who, through their craft, seek to create amazing audio experiences for people to enjoy.
  • "With more diversity in who is creating music, the more powerful it will be — different, richer, all encompassing.
  • Working together, Bose and She is The Music have cultivated a 'Sound is Power Impact Board,' comprised of accomplished music artists and repertoire (A&R) executives and producers.

The RCM Music Lights the Way Piano Festival is Now Open!

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Wednesday, November 2, 2022

TORONTO, Nov. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Royal Conservatory of Music (RCM), one of the world's most established music education institutions with such notable alumni as Sarah McLachlan, Chantal Kreviazuk, Shania Twain and Gordon Lightfoot, is proud to host the first-ever Music Lights the Way Piano Festival; an inclusive and free event with over $150,000 in prizing, provided by Yamaha, and the chance to perform in Koerner Hall.

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  • The RCM Music Lights the Way Piano Festival, unlike other music festivals, is designed for piano students of all ages and levels, from casual players to aspiring professional musicians.
  • Dimitra Marangozis, Piano Teacher, Oscar Peterson School of Music says, "The Music Lights The Way Piano Festival is a wonderful opportunity for students.
  • "The Music Lights The Way Piano Festival is an opportunity for students to showcase their passion for music by learning and performing repertoire from our recently launched Celebration Series, Sixth Edition.
  • To learn more about The RCM Music Lights The Way Piano Festival, please visit rcmusic.com/festival .

County of Los Angeles Partners with PowerFlex to Install New Smart Electric Vehicle Chargers at The Music Center’s Walt Disney Concert Hall Among Other Locations

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Monday, October 3, 2022

On October 1, 2022, The County of Los Angeles (County) and PowerFlex announced the addition of 40 electric vehicle (EV) Level 2 charging stations and 3 DC Fast Chargers in the parking garage at The Music Centers iconic Walt Disney Concert Hall.

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  • On October 1, 2022, The County of Los Angeles (County) and PowerFlex announced the addition of 40 electric vehicle (EV) Level 2 charging stations and 3 DC Fast Chargers in the parking garage at The Music Centers iconic Walt Disney Concert Hall.
  • ALM technology enables the County to install a greater number of chargers than could otherwise be supported by the existing utility infrastructure.
  • ALM is a part of the comprehensive PowerFlex X platform, which provides real-time insights and intelligent control of the EV chargers.
  • Angelenos can charge their plug-in vehicles at County hospitals, libraries, beaches, and now, landmarks such as the Walt Disney Concert Hall.

Stellar Finster Fest Artist & Musician Lineup in Historic Paradise Garden

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Wednesday, August 10, 2022

SUMMERVILLE, Ga.,  August 10, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Howard Finster's Paradise Garden hosts its annual nationally recognized two-day art festival, Finster Fest, on September 24 & 25 in Summerville, Georgia in historic Paradise Garden. Finster Fest will feature more than 60 folk, craft, and fine artists, music performances, and special guest presentations. In addition, patrons will experience the finest southern fare, a children's art activity area, and, of course, the chance to tour Howard Finster's famous folk art environment.

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  • Howard Finster's Paradise Garden hosts its annual nationally recognized two-day art festival, Finster Fest, on September 24 & 25 in Summerville, Georgia in historic Paradise Garden.
  • SUMMERVILLE, Ga., August 10, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Howard Finster's Paradise Garden hosts its annual nationally recognized two-day art festival, Finster Fest, on September 24 & 25 in Summerville, Georgia in historic Paradise Garden.
  • Finster Fest will feature more than 60 folk, craft, and fine artists, music performances, and special guest presentations.
  • Proceeds from Finster Fest benefit the nonprofit Paradise Garden Foundation, which operates and continues the restoration of Howard Finster's 4-acre-plus art environment and cultural center.

Music Industry Veteran and Acclaimed Author Dorothy Carvello Establishes 'Face the Music Now Foundation' for Survivors of Sexual Abuse in the Music Industry

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Thursday, April 21, 2022

NEW YORK, April 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Dorothy Carvello, music industry veteran and first female A&R executive for Atlantic Records, today announced the launch of the Face the Music Now Foundation, an organization established by and for survivors of sexual harassment and abuse in the music industry. The Foundation will provide a safe space for survivors, while focusing on changing the institutionalized abuse that has been pervasive throughout the music industry for decades without any public accountability.

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  • NEW YORK, April 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Dorothy Carvello, music industry veteran and first female A&R executive for Atlantic Records, today announced the launch of the Face the Music Now Foundation, an organization established by and for survivors of sexual harassment and abuse in the music industry.
  • The Foundation will provide a safe space for survivors, while focusing on changing the institutionalized abuse that has been pervasive throughout the music industry for decades without any public accountability.
  • It's not a matter of money; it's about helping them put the pieces back together," commented Dorothy Carvello.
  • "This is about the decades old and widespread abuse of power in the music industry.

Genius Books Publishing Signs Jim Berkenstadt, aka the Rock and Roll Detective® to New Book Deal, Mysteries In The Music: Case Closed

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Wednesday, October 20, 2021

CASTAIC, Calif., Oct. 20, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Best Selling author Jim Berkenstadt, aka the Rock And Roll Detective has just signed a publishing deal with Genius Book Publishing for his new, non-fiction music whodunit, Mysteries in the Music: Case Closed.

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  • CASTAIC, Calif., Oct. 20, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Best Selling author Jim Berkenstadt, aka the Rock And Roll Detective has just signed a publishing deal with Genius Book Publishing for his new, non-fiction music whodunit, Mysteries in the Music: Case Closed.
  • Genius Books is planning an international rollout of Mysteries in the Music: Case Closed, with a release of the softcover book on March 4, 2022.
  • The book will be available at the Genius Books website ( https://geniusbookpublishing.com/ ), Amazon.com, and wherever books are sold.
  • The Rock And Roll Detective has spent decades researching the players behind these famous soundtracks and the mysteries hidden within the music itself.

The Latin Recording Academy® Announces Mayna Nevarez, Mia Nygren, Mónica Vélez and Ivy Queen as the 2021 Leading Ladies of Entertainment

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Wednesday, October 13, 2021

The 2021 Leading Ladies of Entertainment recipients are:

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  • The 2021 Leading Ladies of Entertainment recipients are:
    On behalf of The Latin Recording Academy, I am proud to honor these powerful women as this years Leading Ladies of Entertainment, said Manuel Abud, CEO of The Latin Recording Academy.
  • She Is The Music shares the same values as Leading Ladies of Entertainment: supporting women in the industry and inspiring future generations.
  • Martha Ivelisse Pesante Rodrguez (Ivy Queen) is a Latin GRAMMY-nominated reggaeton composer and singer with over 20 years making music.
  • ABOUT THE LATIN RECORDING ACADEMY:
    The Latin Recording Academy is an international nonprofit dedicated to nurturing, celebrating, honoring and elevating Latin music and its creators.