MusicRemedy Blog

2011 has been one of the biggest years yet for ULTRA MUSIC, with the New York-based music company celebrating multiple gold and platinum certifications, as well as a variety of #1s on Billboard’s Hot Dance Airplay Chart.

Certified Gold in the U.S. and Platinum in Canada for his hit single “Ghosts ‘n Stuff,” Ultra Music producer deadmau5’s mainstream success continues to build.

Dance music newcomer Alexandra Stan broke out of the gate with her massive hit, “Mr. Saxobeat,” receiving certifications for Platinum (Canada) and Gold (U.S.) from Ultra in under a year.

Releasing his newest artist album, aptly titled ‘Electroman,’ success continues to build for Benny Benassi.

Wolfgang Gartner is in the midst of a massive break out year, with a sold-out North American tour and the release of his first artist album, ‘Weekend In America.’

So far, 2011 has been an amazing year for producer and America’s number one DJ (as ranked by Pioneer and DJ Times), Kaskade, who just wrapped his main headliner slot on the 20-plus date Identity tour which also featured acts like Skrillex, Steve Aoki and Pretty Lights.

Calvin Harris’ impression on North America has certainly ramped up in 2011. With first single “Bounce” (feat. Kelis) heading straight to Top 5 Billboard Dance Airplay and second single “Feel So Close” not far behind, the set up for his record next spring is primed.

Internationally, ULTRA MUSIC has seen immense success with Gold Certification (Canada) being awarded to Mischa Daniels for his massive single, “Where You Wanna Go” (feat. J-Son). Similarly, Italian producer/DJ Alex Gaudino broke through with his hit “I’m In Love” which peaked at #1 on the iTunes Dance Chart in the U.K., #7 on iTunes Overall Chart and #10 on the Official U.K. singles Chart.

2011 has been a big year of signings for ULTRA MUSIC, closing worldwide deals with Steve Aoki, Adrian Lux, The Bloody Beetroots and Drop The Lime.

On October 24th, Reprise Records will release The Bridge School Benefit Concerts 25th Anniversary Edition - a three-DVD set and a two-CD collection that feature unique live performances from many of the phenomenal artists who’ve performed over the past 25 years at the beloved Annual Bridge School Benefit Concerts organized by Neil Young and his wife Pegi Young. To celebrate their release, the concert film from the DVDs will screen in theaters in select cities for one night only on the same day, October 24th.

The film features some of the biggest names in music, including Bruce Springsteen, Patti Smith, Pearl Jam, David Bowie, Bob Dylan, Paul McCartney, The Who, Tom Petty, Simon and Garfunkel, Neil Young and Crazy Horse performing rare, acoustic versions of songs never heard anywhere else. The DVD, CD, and concerts benefit The Bridge School, a non-profit, innovative organization educating children with severe speech and physical impairments through the use of augmentative and alternative communication systems and assistive technology.

The DVD and CD packages will be released just after this year’s Bridge School Benefit Concerts, which will held at the Shoreline Amphitheatre in Mountain View, CA, on October 22nd and 23rd. The Bridge School Benefit directs all proceeds to The Bridge School. The first concert was held in October 1986, and, with the exception of 1987, the concert has been held every year since. As a practice, the performers use acoustic instruments. Young also personally performs every year.

The Bridge School Concert Film will screen at the following locations - Oct 24th at 7:00PM:
Atlanta                           Midtown
Austin                           Alamo Drafthouse Lakecreek
Boston                          Kendall
Chicago                        Century
Dallas                           TBC
Denver                          Mayan
Los Angeles                  The Laemmle Santa Monica
Madison                        Sundance
Milwaukee                     Oriental
Minneapolis                   Edina
New York City               Sunshine
Philadelphia                   Ritz Bourse
Pleasantville, NY           Jacob Burns
Portland, ME                 Nickelodeon
Portland, OR                 Hollywood Theatre
San Diego                     Hillcrest
San Francisco               Embarcadero
Santa Cruz                    Nickelodeon
Santa Rosa                   Summerfield
Seattle                          Harvard Exit
Silver Spring, MD          AFI Silver Theatre
Washington, DC          E Street

After his great singles “Wild Boy” with Wake Flocka Flame + “On Fire” with Mike Posner he drops the exclusive mixtape ‘Rage Pack’. The album will include 12-track (10 new ones + the two tracks I mentioned earlier). You can download the mixtape for free. Check out his official tracklisting below.

“ALVIN AND THE CHIPMUNKS: CHIPWRECKED – MUSIC FROM THE MOTION PICTURE” sees Alvin, Simon, Theodore and their good friends, the Chipettes, performing an array of pop favorites, from classics like “Vacation” (originally made famous by The Go-Go’s) to such current hits as “S.O.S.” (originally made famous by Rihanna) and “Bad Romance” (originally made famous by Lady Gaga).  The collection also includes a bonus track not heard in the film, “Club Can’t Handle Me” (originally made famous by Flo Rida feat. David Guetta).

1. Party Rock Anthem
2. Bad Romance
3. Trouble
4. Whip My Hair
5. Vacation
6. We Have Arrived
7. Say Hey
8. Real Wild Child
9. S.O.S.
10. We Speak No Americano/Conga
11. Survivor
12. Born This Way/ Ain’t No Stoppin’ Us Now/ Firework
13. Club Can’t Handle Me*
* Bonus Track Not Featured In Film

Billy Majestic’s Humpty Dumpty: The Graphic Novel hits stores on Halloween 2011. The original story was created and written by Billy Majestic. The book is published by Revenger Comics, and distributed by IDW (Transformers, Star Trek, Locke & Key, GI JOE, True Blood, I am Legend, 30 Days of Night).

The film “Humpty Dumpty” is currently in development.