A blog hosted by platinum selling singer songwriter & founder of India's largest International Independent record label W.O.A International - Oliver Sean!
Thursday, June 19, 2014
Various Artists | Independent No.1's, Vol. 3 | CD Baby Music Store
Buy the brand new Independent No.1's Vol.3 Album featuring 47 amazing Indie Bands from around the world! Available on CDBaby, iTunes, Spotify and everywhere Else :-)
Independent No.1's Vol.3 Released Worldwide
Independent No.1's Vol.3 Released Worldwide
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Conceptualized and Produced by MTV Europe Music Awards Nominee Oliver Sean, this is the third edition of this one of a kind compilation album, the first of which was released in 2009 followed by the Independent No.1's Vol.2 in November of 2013. WIth the launch of the third volume today the Independent No.1's is now to be an annual release similar to the world renowned Goa Chillout Zoone Compilation album released by W.O.A International 6 years in a row. The Independent No.1's will be supported with the same high end marketing and support that the hit compilation Goa Chillout Zone receives.
Featuring an unprecedented 47 International multi genre artists on this double CD compilation, the Independent No.1's album has received rave reviews by the media and the music industry for the years of hard work and dedication that the WOA International team has gone through to put together this highly entertaining and engaging compilation album and now wth the album to be an annual feature fans are going to have access to amazing talentcurated by the W.O.A Entertainment Group.
"The Independent No.1's is a project we began in 2008 with the first album releasing in 2009 during the 2nd annual WOA Records India Tour" says W.O.A International Founder and CEO, Oliver Sean, "the compilation initially only focused on the artist that were signed to WOA Records, however since 2013 we are now featuring Independent artists from around the world not necessarily signed to our label, this in turn has brought into focus wonderfully talented artists that would otherwise not be known in regions like India and Dubai".
One of the main factors that has defined the W.O.A Entertainment Group's business model has also been the fact that the company is founded by one of Independent music's biggest breakthrough Musician, Oliver Sean. The company being run by successful musicians has led Independent Artists from around the world looking to sign up with W.O.A International when it comes to breaking into the India and Dubai markets. The Independent No.1's Vol.3 features several of these artists that have been supported and promoted by W.O.A International via the Annual WOA India and Dubai Tours, the Goa Chillout Zone, WOA Artist Management Deals, the WOA TV Show, the WOAFM99 Radio show and high end Music Video Production and Promotion deals via the various divisions of W.O.A International.
"The compilation this year features Independent Artists from a multitude of mainstream Pop and Rock genres including niche genres like World Beat, Italian Rock, Tamil World Music and other interesting yet mainstream sounding genres making this album truly one of a kind" says W.O.A International Marketing Director, Wanda Alvares, "featuring artists from almost every corner of the world makes it a World album without actually having to be placed as a 'World Music' genre compilation giving all indie music fans something to enjoy and discover".
The Independent No.1's Vol.3 compilation Album is now available on iTunes, Amazon, CD Baby and various other online and offline stores starting today.
For the latest updates on stores and where you can download the digital album or buy the cd visithttp://www.independentnumberones.com and http://www.woaentertainment.co.uk
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ABOUT W.O.A INTERNATIONAL - THE MUSIC COMPANY
Formed in 1998 by World Music star Oliver Sean, W.O.A International – The Music Company is a global entertainment company, part of the W.O.A Entertainment Group, that continues to lead the way when it comes to how music should be promoted. They are pioneering international music in India and Asia and are now synonymous with the region. Their enviable reputation at opening up new possibilities means that they are the go-to company for independent artists wishing a truly international presence.
Saturday, June 14, 2014
Episode 16: WOAFM99 Radio Show - World Cup Kick Off
Episode 16: WOAFM99 Radio Show - World Cup Kick Off
Friday, June 13, 2014
Monday, June 09, 2014
Independent No.1's Vol.3 distribution delayed
Hi everyone just a quick message to let you know the Independent No.1's Vol.3 official release has been delayed by our distributors due to some internal delays they are facing with retailers. Will update the new release date right here - stay tuned!!!
- The WOA Team
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Monday, June 02, 2014
Voting Lines Open! WOA TV Show Season 4 TOP 10
Watch all 8 episodes of the WOA TV Show in full HD @ http://www.WOATV.tv
- W.O.A News Desk
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Saturday, May 24, 2014
Episode 8: WOA TV Show - All Things Music (Season 4)
Episode 8 marks the final episode of this season before the finale Chart Show, which will feature 10 of the best music videos of Season 4 chosen by Fans, via voting polls on www.WOATV.tv , facebook.com/woatv and youtube.com/oliversean - stay tuned to these sites where the voting lines will go LIVE this week.
Today's show, Episode 8, features fantastic artists including one of our favourites of this season NazB with his song 'Shame' dedicated to Rape victims - a must watch and must listen.
Here are the videos featured today:
Fools Paradise - Wasted Years
VQEE - My Gaia
The Mr. Invisible - Alright
Chand K Nova - Solar Bliss
NazB - Shame
The Oak Creek Band - Don't be fooled
The WOA TV Show - All Things Music is produced by MTV Europe Music Awards Nominated Musician and Filmmaker Oliver Sean www.oliversean.com for W.O.A International - The Music Company www.woafilms.com
A W.O.A Entertainment Production
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Monday, May 19, 2014
Episode 15: WOAFM99 Radio Show - Non Stop Mix
Episode 15: WOAFM99 Radio Show - Non Stop Mix
Friday, May 16, 2014
Independent No.1's Vol.3 Release Date and Artist List Announced
2. The Graceland Conspiracy - Feeling Good
3. Oceanroyal - I’d be lying
4. Radio Drive - A taste of heaven
5. Joe Wamsley - Stronger than me
6. The Answer - If I had U
7. BogdanL - All about you
8. Lorraine Milton - Love
9. Tokyo Rosenthal - What did I used to be?
10. Vikki Day - Circle of Dreams
11. DJ Patsan (feat. Lolo) - Drop the Bass
12. Chand K Nova - Solar Bliss
13. Blues Buddha - Like I Do
14. Harry Leidel - Dont want to lose this one
15. Craymo - One love One world (We are one)
16. Carmenne - You make me dizzy
17. David J Caron - Sometimes never comes soon
18. Louis Colaiannia - City’Scapes
19. The 88’s - You gotta give a damn
20. NazB - Shame
21. Gibrish - Fel Fot Fel Sko!
22. Tuck Nielsen - Number One
23. Eric Dulle - So Naive
24. Tiananmen - You let me Die
25. Laura Ainsworth - The lies of Handsome men
26. Carlito Panama - They call me Carlito
27. Dr. Pasupathi - Kannil Thondrum
28. Nagmah - El Malfico del Lindero
29. Lenka Lichtenberg - 2010
30. Vitne - Silhouette
31. Ho Jo Fro - Betsy & Me
32. Haxel Garbini - Ognuno ha il Suo Buio
33. Myles Therron - Steppin Stone
34. Thumper & Generation One - When I think of you
35. Matthias Sturm - Top of the Rise
36. Caroline Dare - Someday
37. Steve Foster - I Guess I’m gonna need somebody else
38. Badshah - Supna
39. Brett Rayner - Shotgun Eyes
40. John P Flynn - Home
41. The Romeo Knights - Calling Me
42. Saydah - Bound2Break
43. Sarantos - Nothing to Hide
44. Chris Diaz - My special lady
45. Richard Nielsen - Little Child
46. Joan Torres's All is Fused - Doorway
47. Pretty Solitude - Breath with me now
48. Brett Rayner - The Good Years & Revolution
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Sunday, May 11, 2014
WOA TV Mother's Day Special: All Things Music Episode 7 (Season 4)
A fantastic show today dedicated to MOM's :-) It's Mother's day in America and we are celebrating with an episode dedicated to Mother's around the world. We also have a special Mother's Day Radio Show today on WOAFM99 so please check it out on iTunes (WOA TV & Radio Show Podcast) or on www.WOAFM99.com
Our TV Show today features the following artists and videos:
Oliver Sean - Alone
DNAC - I know You
Life Thru Iris - Wearing me out
Valerija Iljin - Eternity
Saydah - Bound2Break
We Blame Society - Cool Kids
The WOA TV Show - All Things Music has a new episode bi weekly on www.WOATV.tv
The Show is produced by MTV Europe Music Awards Nominee & Filmmaker Oliver Sean www.oliversean.com
This is a W.O.A Entertainment production
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Saturday, May 10, 2014
WOAFM99 Radio Show - Mother’s Day Special (Episode 14)
WOAFM99 - Mother’s Day Special (Episode 14)
Monday, May 05, 2014
FINAL CALL: Goa Chillout Zone Vol.6 Finalizing Song List
FINAL CALL FOR THE GOA CHILLOUT ZONE VOLUME 6 DOUBLE CD PROJECT
We are almost done finalizing the Goa Chillout Zone Vol.6 - The globally distributed and major radio promoted easy listening compilation album. Apply Now to be a part of the 6th Anniversary Edition of this double CD compilation project. www.GoaChilloutZone.com
This year we have Vh1 and MTV supporting the album (national advertising on the major networks), the Government of Goa lending us their unwavering support as always and the Times of India who are going to be coming in as our official print partners.
Every year we have consistently been releasing this album with major support from the media and the fans. We also have mainstreeam major labels supporting the album by offering several of the Goa Chillout Zone artists a slot on their own major label compilations (Universal Australia, Times Music, Sony BMG)
This year, as we do every year, we will be replicating 11,000 copies of the double CD with 90% of these CDs distributed for FREE to major radio with guaranteed rotation on various networks via our record label deals with the stations, FREE to press worldwide including the Times, DNA, Hindustan Timnes, The New India Express, The Portugal News, Elle Magazine, Rolling Stone, Cosmopolitan, Stuff, AVMax and various other publications who have supported WOA Records for the past 15 years and FREE to clubs and music lounge's (who work with WOA Entertainment) across holiday desitinations Goa, Ibiza, San Trope, Dubai, New York, LA and London.
If you want to submit for the Goa Chillout Zone you have to visit the WOA MUSIC OPPORTUNITY Page and make an official submission for the compilation (10 USD submission fee). Once your song is selected you will receive an official licensing agreement that states the terms of the compilation (All artists recieve 8% royalty from sales of the CDs). PLEASE NOTE - This is NOT a free inclusion. If your song is selected you will be charged 250 USD to be part of this globally promoted and distributed compilation. We DO NOT make a profit from this album and the 250 inclusion fees are utilised for basic initial replciation costs and mailing out CDs to artists and media worldwide, with major portion of the costs paid for by WOA Entertainment. However, artists who are part of this album can generate substantial income from worldwide PRO collections (ASCAP, BMI etc).
Click here to apply for the Goa Chillout Zone Vol.6 Compilation
Best Wishes,
The WOA Entertainment Team
Friday, May 02, 2014
Episode 6: WOA TV Show - All Things Music (Season 4)
Today's episode features some phenomenal Independent Artists that YOU OUGHT TO KNOW!
NazB
Sarantos
Pia Dean
Ice Cold
DNAC
B-Bless
We also have WOA Artist Louis Colaiannia dropping in to say hello to fans of the WOA TV Show.
And don't forget to keep an eye on the NEWS TICKER with some latest updates on music news and artist news that we break on the WOA TV Show FIRST!
The WOA TV Show - All Things Music is conceptualised and produced by MTV Europe Music Awards nominated musician and film maker Oliver Sean (Founder of the WOA Entertainment Group). www.oliversean.com | www,woaentertainment.co.uk
The WOA TV Show - All Things Music can be watched on various networks and cable channels. You can all catch the show on release day on the official WOA TV Website www.WOATV.tv
A 'W.O.A International - The Music Company' Production
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Tuesday, April 22, 2014
WOAFM99 Radio Show: Episode 13 - Non Stop Mix
WOAFM99 Radio Show: Episode 13 - Non Stop Mix
5. Mickey Carroll - Old Dogs
Tuesday, April 15, 2014
WOA Artists Take Over National TV Show
Episode 5 of the Nationally Syndicated Television Show 'ALL THINGS MUSIC' (Season 4) features brand new WOA International Roster.
If you have been keeping up with the news (Associated Press, Times of India, PR Log, Top-40 Chart News, Vh1 News Ticker and more) you must have seen the amazing new artists that have been added to the W.O.A International Artist Roster - From American Smooth Jazz Legend (Louis Colaiannia) and US Alt Jazz Star (Laura Ainsworth) to Latin Rockers from Guatemala (Tiananmen) and Costa Rican Metal Stars (Nagmah) and even going back to the WOA Roots with new Contemporary World artist (Dr Pasupathi) from Malaysia joining the WOA Elite Artist Roster this year, with most of them getting ready to ROCK India and Dubai at the 7th Annual W.O.A International Music Festival in Goa followed by the much talked about WOA Records India Tour 2014.
And the brand new WOA TV Show - 'All Things Music' (Season 4) episode 5, which released on National TV this Saturday brought several of these artists into homes of fans across India and the Middle East with their personal Artist Drops to their new fans. If you missed the show you can watch this in full HD at the Official WOA TV Show Website www.woatv.tv and also embedded here on this newsletter via awesome YouTube ;-)
On another note we are excited about the Independent No.1's Vol.3 compilation and globally distributed Double CD. The compilation has just confirmed the final track list of the artists who have made the cut on this years Independent No.1's Vol.3 Compilation www.independentnumberones.com and the team will be releasing this news and the artist list to media and to fans via an official worldwide press release next week and announcements will also be made on radio via the WOAFM99 Radio Show where we will be announcing this list of artists LIVE on the syndicated radio show. The WOAFM99 Show is available online at www.woafm99.com for fansa and artists who cannot tune in via FM in India.
We hope you enjoy this weeks WOA TV Show - All Things Music Episode 5 (Season 4) and if you have a music video that you would like to get featured on the show send it to us and if we like it you could get global coverage for your music video via the WOA TV Show - All Things Music!
Various other music opportunities are open right now including the Goa Chillout Zone Vol.6compilation, WOA TV Show, WOAFM99 Radio Show, WOA International Music Festival Slots and various other EXCLUSIVE music opportunities available only through W.O.A Entertainment - send us your music via the official WOA SUBMISSIONS WEBSITE - we also have various dropboxes on MusicXray and AudioRokit - if you prefer to send us music via those sites you can simply apply for WOA Opportunities from there.
Have an awesome musical day!
The W.O.A Entertainment Team
Monday, April 14, 2014
Episode 5: WOA TV Show - All Things Music (Season 4)
On today's episode we feature some stunning acts and several artist drops by various WOA International Artists including hot new signing - Alt Jazz's rising star Laura Ainsworth, we also have Juan Carlos from Tiananmen saying 'Howdy' to fans in India, Dr Pasupathi all the way from Malaysia comes on the show today and several more you just cant afford to miss.
The music videos we feature on episode 5 include videos by WOA International's Smooth Jazz/New Age star 'Louis Colaiannia', female fronted Indie rockers 'Rozzii Chaos', one of our new favourites 'Saydah', Latin pop rock scenes hottest property and soon to be headlining in India 'Tiananmen' with one of their provocative music videos called 'Sick'; and we also revisit 2 music videos from Season 3 that made our Season finale Chart Show last season 'Christie Leigh' and of course our Season 3 favourite 'Emyna - The Rock Queen'.
We really hope you enjoy the show - these are artists YOU OUGHT TO KNOW! Brought to you exclusively across India, Dubai and the surrounding regions by W.O.A International - The Music Company. A part of the W.O.A Entertainment Group www.woaentertainment.co.uk
The WOA TV Show is a WOA Films Production www.woafilms.com.
This show is Produced and Directed by MTV EMA Nominee & Platinum Selling Musician, Record Producer & Filmmaker Oliver Sean www.oliversean.com
Watch a new episode every weekend after the television broadcast on www.WOATV.tv
Episode 5: WOA TV Show - All Things Music (Season 4)
On today's episode we feature some stunning acts and several artist drops by various WOA International Artists including hot new signing - Alt Jazz's rising star Laura Ainsworth, we also have Juan Carlos from Tiananmen saying 'Howdy' to fans in India, Dr Pasupathi all the way from Malaysia comes on the show today and several more you just cant afford to miss.
The music videos we feature on episode 5 include videos by WOA International's Smooth Jazz/New Age star 'Louis Colaiannia', female fronted Indie rockers 'Rozzii Chaos', one of our new favourites 'Saydah', Latin pop rock scenes hottest property and soon to be headlining in India 'Tiananmen' with one of their provocative music videos called 'Sick'; and we also revisit 2 music videos from Season 3 that made our Season finale Chart Show last season 'Christie Leigh' and of course our Season 3 favourite 'Emyna - The Rock Queen'.
We really hope you enjoy the show - these are artists YOU OUGHT TO KNOW! Brought to you exclusively across India, Dubai and the surrounding regions by W.O.A International - The Music Company. A part of the W.O.A Entertainment Group www.woaentertainment.co.uk
The WOA TV Show is a WOA Films Production www.woafilms.com.
This show is Produced and Directed by MTV EMA Nominee & Platinum Selling Musician, Record Producer & Filmmaker Oliver Sean www.oliversean.com
Watch a new episode every weekend after the television broadcast on www.WOATV.tv
Wednesday, April 09, 2014
Artist Music Guild's Best Female Artist Nominee signs with W.O.A International
Artist Music Guild's Best Female Artist Nominee signs with W.O.A International - The Music Company
Breaking out of the traditional Jazz mould, Laura Ainsworth is in a class of her own and championing a genre that mainstream radio has struggled to come to terms with. Not only did Laura Ainsworth manage to get her music accepted by mainstream radio, she went on to be one of Indie music's most played jazz artist on International Radio.
Her late father, Bill Ainsworth, was a renowned big band musician and arranger and possibly the youngest member of the Tommy Dorsey Orchestra, backing Frank Sinatra at just 17. As a young girl, Laura was inspired watching her dad accompany legends such as Ella Fitzgerald, Tony Bennett, Mel Torme and Marilyn McCoo. She attributes both music and humor becoming a big part of her life because of her Dad.
"You can keep those pop divas, the only one for me is Laura Ainsworth...a wonderful modern interpreter of the Great American Songbook, as well as thoroughly modern styles." said INSIDE Magazine of Laura's debut album 'Keep it to yourself''. Another publication, Jazz Corner, says that Laura Ainsworth's debut album "weaves past and present with stunning power."
Laura creates, produces and performs her own fully-realized, live musical shows that have become known for her gorgeous voice, her unique sense of humor and her trademark elbow-length satin gloves and beaded gowns. Her music is an enchanting cocktail mix that recreates the elegant retro style of nightclub shows of the ‘40s and '50s, but with a sophisticated modern musical sheen and just a twist of flirtatiously naughty humor. It’s an intoxicating blend that has attracted some of the top jazz players in Texas to her side, including longtime partner Brian Piper, one of the most sought-after pianists/producers in the Southwest.
Laura's second album 'Necessary Evil' features classics from the 1920's to modern day hits with the album receiving rave reviews in the US. The single 'Out of the World' from the album was selected by the global compilation Goa Chillout Zone Volume 5 (WOA Records) in 2011.
"I had the pleasure of speaking with Laura on my radio show (WOAFM99) a few weeks ago after I fell in love with her rendition of Out of this World" says Oliver Sean, MTV Europe Music Awards Nominee and Founder of the W.O.A Entertainment Group, "not only is she a fantastic musician, but I also learned that she is a big supporter of animal rights and birds welfare, which in my eyes makes her not just a great musician but a top class human being"
W.O.A Records is all set to launch Laura Ainsworth's second album 'Necessary Evil' across India and the Middle East as a preview to the upcoming Laura Ainsworth performance on the Annual WOA Records India and Dubai Tour in 2015. Laura's music will also be heard on the upcoming W.O.A Records global compilations Independent No.1's Vol.3 and the Goa Chillout Zone Vol.6
"I seem to have fans, both older people and younger ones, in the rising vintage music/burlesque movement, who love what I do" says the Singer who was Artist Music Guild's Best Female Artist 2013 Nominee, "having W.O.A International championing my music and backing me with its major media network partners across India and Dubai is going to open up new possibilities for me across these major emerging markets"
With WOA Films and their network partners announcing a high end music video of Laura Ainsworth to be filmed during her WOA India Tour and the W.O.A Entertainmemnt Group pulling all stops to bring Laura Ainsworth and her special blend of Jazz to fans across India and the Middle East, the coming months are going to see Laura Ainsworth really making a mark in the International music scene.
To know more about Laura Ainsworth and to listen to her music please visit the official Laura Ainsworth website www.lauraainsworth.com and get the latest updates on the singer's India and Dubai chapter at the Official W.O.A Records website www.woarecords.com
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ABOUT W.O.A INTERNATIONAL - THE MUSIC COMPANY:
W.O.A Records is an International Record Label, and is part of the W.O.A Entertainment group. Formed in 1998 by World Music star and MTV Europe Music Awards Nominee Oliver Sean, W.O.A International is a global entertainment company that continues to lead the way when it comes to how music should be promoted. They are pioneering international music in India and the Middle East and are now synonymous with the region. Their enviable reputation at opening up new possibilities means that they are the go-to company for independent artists wishing a truly international presence.
Tuesday, April 01, 2014
Various Artists | Goa Chillout Zone, Vol. 4 | CD Baby Music Store
Goa Chillout Zone Vol.4 (WOA Records) Double CD Hard Copies are now available on the CD Baby Store ONCE AGAIN - due to constant requests for this particular volume of the GCZ. Enjoy! #SupportIndieMusic
- WOA News Desk
Sucha Badshah on Times of India
W.O.A International Artist 'Sucha Badshah' featured on Times of India today.
Read the full article here
- WOA News Desk