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Press Releases

August 2001

FEMMUSIC Celebrates Its Second Anniversary

FEMMUSIC, The Place For Emerging Women in Music, celebrates its second anniversary. In two years we have interviewed artists as diverse as Janis Ian, The Guano Apes, Coal Chamber, The Nields, Dar Williams, Susan Tedeschi and many others. Grammy, Juno, and Aria winners have shared their experiences with our readers. FEMMUSIC has been written about in Gig Magazine, Girlfriends Magazine, Music Connection, Dirty Linen, Sing Out!, and more.

Celebrating two successful years, FEMMUSIC posts its first Country Music Issue,  including interviews with Lila McCann, Kasey Chambers, Heather Kinley, and Suzy K.

Lila McCann talks about choosing the songs for her new album, Complete, and being a nineteen year old Country music star who is allergic to Nashville.

Kasey Chambers, on the eve of releasing her second album, Barricades and Brickwalls,  tells FEMMUSIC about her musical family, and growing up on the road in Australia. 

Heather Kinley, of The Kinleys, speaks about making their new album II, and learning to deal with stage fright.

In addition, FEMMUSIC speaks with Vellum Records’ Suzy K about pursuing music while caring for her children.

FEMMUSIC: The monthly international online magazine focusing on emerging women in music. FEMMUSIC covers all genres of women's music. FEMMUSIC features interviews, show previews, CD reviews, websites, conferences, and resources useful for any musician. FEMMUSIC provides both content and resources.

FEMMUSIC Editor-In-Chief Alex Teitz speaks live each a month on 88.3 FM in Cincinnati, Ohio during the Everywoman Show on Saturdays from 1-3 pm. FEMMUSIC now shares it’s considerable expertise on women in music with the public through Keen.com. For more information visit FEMMUSIC at http://www.femmusic.com

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July 2001

FEMMUSIC Sides With The Rebels in its First Punk & Heavy Metal Issue

FEMMUSIC speaks with three bands that fight against tradition, authority, and the way things are “supposed to be” done in the music business.

Otep, Capitol Records’ newest band talks about being signed without a demo, and on being the only female-fronted band in Ozzzfest.

Betty Blowtorch tells FEMMUSIC about not changing their style to conform to the labels.

The Switchblade Kittens frontwoman, Drama, tells FEMMUSIC about how they achieved college radio airplay.

In addition, FEMMUSIC speaks with Daemon Records’ Recording Artist Nineteen Forty-Five and Bad Dog Records’ Jonatha Brooke.    

FEMMUSIC: The monthly international online magazine focusing on emerging women in music. FEMMUSIC covers all genres of women's music. FEMMUSIC features interviews, show previews, CD reviews, websites, conferences, and resources useful for any musician. FEMMUSIC provides both content and resources.

The Art of Writing Great Lyrics by Pamela Phillips Oland lists FEMMUSIC as a Songwriter Resource. The May Issue of Girlfriends Magazine featured an article on FEMMUSIC.

FEMMUSIC Editor-In-Chief Alex Teitz speaks live each a month on 88.3 FM in Cincinnati, Ohio during the Everywoman Show on Saturdays from 1-3pm. FEMMUSIC now shares it’s considerable expertise on women in music with the public through Keen.com. For more information visit FEMMUSIC at http://www.femmusic.com

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June 2001

Indie Artists Come Out for FEMMUSIC’s Indie Songwriter Issue

FEMMUSIC’s June 2001 issue features new surprises with distinct songwriters including Jonatha Brooke, Alison Brown, Nancy Falkow, Katt Lowe and the Othersyde, Amelia’s Dream, Katrina Carlson, Alice Peacock, and Abby Travis. FEMMUSIC only does two issues a year focusing on just unsigned, independent artists. This special focus allows readers to see who is making an impact.

Independent singer-songwriter Jonatha Brooke takes bold new steps with her CD Steady Pull. Brooke talks about making the album and running her own independent label, Bad Dog Records.

As a banjo player Alison Brown recorded numerous discs with Vanguard Records. Now, co-owner of her own label, Compass Records, Brown explores different styles and performs with a variety of artists. She spoke to FEMMUSIC about the challenges of doing both.

Working in a studio can be a huge benefit. Just ask Nancy Falkow, as FEMMUSIC did this month. Falkow is used to answering questions as she also runs “Ask Nancy” at Women of MP3.com 

Katt Lowe, from Katt Lowe and the Othersyde, describes to FEMMUSIC an experience where she was turned down for a gig as a vocalist because she was a woman.

Amelia, half of the duo Amelia’s Dream, tells us how they created a CD that won’t bore listeners.

Katrina Carlson shares her perspective on why she's writing music instead of working in politics.

Folk artist Alice Peacock gives us her perspective on the differences between Chicago’s music scene and LA’s. 

In our interview with her, bass player and recording artist Abby Travis defines the term “Black Pop.”

FEMMUSIC is listed as a Songwriter Resource in The Art of Writing Great Lyrics by Pamela Phillips Oland. FEMMUSIC was featured in May Issue of Girlfriends Magazine. FEMMUSIC was featured in the December 2000/January 2001 issue of Dirty Linen, and the 50^th Anniversary Issue of Sing Out! The Folk Song Magazine. FEMMUSIC has also been written about in Gig Magazine, Music Biz Magazine, and Music Connection.

FEMMUSIC: The monthly international online magazine focusing on emerging women in music. FEMMUSIC covers all genres of women's music. FEMMUSIC features interviews, show previews, CD reviews, websites, conferences, and resources useful for any musician. FEMMUSIC provides both content and resources. FEMMUSIC Editor-In-Chief Alex Teitz is heard once a month on 88.3 FM in Cincinnati, Ohio during the Everywoman Show on Saturdays from 1-3pm. FEMMUSIC advice is now available at Keen.com. For more information visit  FEMMUSIC at http://www.femmusic.com

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March 2001

Indigo Girl Amy Ray in FEMMUSIC

Amy Ray is best known for being the second half of the Indigo Girls. In addition Ray is the founder and visionary behind Daemon Records, an independent label that features Rose Polenzani, ph Balance, MRS.FUN, and Three Finger Cowboy. Ray talks about her new solo release Stag that features Joan Jett, and The Butchies.

In addition, the March issue of FEMMUSIC features Dreamworks Records Recording Artist Nelly Furtado. Furtado recently won three Juno Awards for her debut album Whoa Nelly! FEMMUSIC had the chance to talk to this young star about the making of this CD, as well as her fears of learning new techniques and how the music industry works this month in FEMMUSIC.

The March issue of FEMMUSIC also features Gilli Moon discussing her latest album Temptation Blue, and Irene Young, a professional photographer talking about her experiences with musicians. The March issue of FEMMUSIC focuses on Singer-Songwriters for the second year in a row. 

FEMMUSIC: The monthly international online magazine focusing on emerging women in music. FEMMUSIC covers all genres of women's music. FEMMUSIC features interviews, show previews, CD reviews, websites, conferences, and resources useful for any musician. FEMMUSIC provides both content and resources. FEMMUSIC was featured in the December 2000/January 2001 issue of Dirty Linen, and the 50^th Anniversary Issue of Sing Out! The Folk Song Magazine. FEMMUSIC has also been written about in Gig Magazine, Music Biz Magazine, and Music Connection. FEMMUSIC Editor-In-Chief Alex Teitz is heard once a month on 88.3 FM in Cincinnati, Ohio during the Everywoman Show on Saturdays from 1-3pm.

For more information visit  FEMMUSIC at http://www.femmusic.com

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February 14, 2001

For Immediate Release

Contact: Alex Teitz

Editor-In-Chief, FEMMUSIC

303- 521-3430

alex@femmusic.com

Multiple Juno Nominee Nelly Furtado in FEMMUSIC

Dreamworks Records Recording Artist Nelly Furtado is up for six Juno awards including Best Single, Best Songwriter, and Best Pop Album for her debut release Whoa Nelly! FEMMUSIC had the chance to talk to this young star about the making of this CD, as well as her fears of learning new techniques and how the music industry works, this week in FEMMUSIC. 

In addition to Nelly Furtado, the February issue of FEMMUSIC features Grammy Nominee Koko Taylor discussing her latest album Royal Blue, and Joanna Connor talking about her new CD, still in development. The February issue of FEMMUSIC is a focus on The Blues for a second year in a row. 

Finally, FEMMUSIC’s February issue also includes an interview with Holly Near. Near has been honored by ACLU, and the National Organization for Women. Last year she received The Legends of Women’s Music Award for her work in feminist music and social causes. Near talks about her thirty years of music, her latest CD Edge, activism and what is due on the horizon.

FEMMUSIC: The monthly international online magazine focusing on emerging women in music. FEMMUSIC covers all genres of women's music. FEMMUSIC features interviews, show previews, CD reviews, websites, conferences, and resources useful for any musician. FEMMUSIC provides both content and resources. FEMMUSIC was featured in the December 2000/January 2001 issue of Dirty Linen, and the 50^th Anniversary Issue of Sing Out! The Folk Song Magazine. FEMMUSIC has also been written about in Gig Magazine, Music Biz Magazine, and Music Connection. FEMMUSIC Editor-In-Chief Alex Teitz is heard once a month on 88.3 FM in Cincinnati, Ohio during the Everywoman Show on Saturdays from 1-3pm.

For more information visit  FEMMUSIC at http://www.femmusic.com

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February 5, 2001

For Immediate Release

Contact: Alex Teitz

Editor-In-Chief, FEMMUSIC

303- 521-3430

alex@femmusic.com

Singer-Songwriter Activist Holly Near interviewed in FEMMUSIC

Holly Near talks about her thirty years of music and activism and what she sees for the future this week in FEMMUSIC .  Near founded Redwood Records, a label that promotes artists worldwide. The ACLU and the National Organization for Women bestowed honors on her for her work with feminist and lesbian causes. She received The Legends of Women’s Music Award for her work in feminist music in 2000. Near’s latest CD Edge features originals, and covers from such artists as Paul Simon and Cheryl Wheeler. In our interview, Near answers the question - What are the biggest problems with the US today?

The February issue of FEMMUSIC, our second annual Blues issue, also features interviews with Grammy Nominee Koko Taylor and artists Joanna Connor and Hazel Miller. Taylor discusses her latest album Royal Blue.  Joanna Connor talks about her new CD, still in development. Miller addresses her recent CD I’m Still Looking and why she used only Colorado based songwriters to write the original music.

FEMMUSIC: The monthly international online magazine focusing on emerging women in music. FEMMUSIC covers all genres of women's music. FEMMUSIC features interviews, show previews, CD reviews, websites, conferences, and resources useful for any musician. FEMMUSIC provides both content and resources. FEMMUSIC was featured in the December 2000/January 2001 issue of Dirty Linen, and the 50^th Anniversary Issue of Sing Out! The Folk Song Magazine. FEMMUSIC has also been written about in Gig Magazine, Music Biz Magazine, and Music Connection. FEMMUSIC Editor-In-Chief Alex Teitz is heard once a month on 88.3 FM in Cincinnati, Ohio during the Everywoman Show on Saturdays from 1-3pm.

For more information please visit FEMMUSIC at http://www.femmusic.com

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January 10, 2001

For Immediate Release

Contact: Alex Teitz

Editor-In-Chief, FEMMUSIC

303- 521-3430

alex@femmusic.com

Jazz plays at FEMMUSIC in January 2001

FEMMUSIC: The monthly international online magazine focusing on emerging women in music. FEMMUSIC covers all genres of women's music. Please visit

FEMMUSIC at http://www.femmusic.com

FEMMUSIC was featured in the December 2000/January 2001 issue of Dirty Linen. FEMMUSIC has been written about in Gig Magazine, Music Biz Magazine, Music Connection. FEMMUSIC Editor-In-Chief Alex Teitz can now be heard once a month on 88.3 FM in Cincinnati, Ohio during the Everywoman Show on Saturdays from 1-3pm. 

FEMMUSIC's Second Annual Jazz Issue features: 

• An Interview with Premonition and Music Artist Patricia Barber

·        An Interview with Verve Music Group Artist Claudia Acuña

·        An Interview with Daemon Record’s MRS. FUN

·        An Interview with Jessica Lurie of Living Daylights

• A special preview of Ken Burns Jazz Series

All FEMMUSIC issues include the following:

• CD reviews of local and national artists.
• Live performance reviews of emerging national artists and bands.
• Where Will You Be? a preview section for artists nationwide.
• Show of the Week, a recommendation of shows to see nationwide
• Artist of the Month, a recommendation by of artists to watch.
• Website of the Month, a recommendation of other websites helpful to emerging artists.
• Festival/Conference of the Month, a recommendation of festivals or conferences to attend.
• Artist Directories, a place where bands and artists can sign up.
•  Technical Directories, where sound and lighting technicians can sign in.
•  Technical Interviews & Reviews
•  FEMBOOKS, interviews and book reviews in every genre with women authors
•  FEMEtc, a bulletin board for general statements and press releases, equipment for sale, and musicians wanted
•  FEMDemo, a focus on new artists with demo material only.

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