WOA Records India Tour 2011 - PICS UPDATE 17/11/11

A few of our favorite pics from the W.O.A Records India Tour & Festival 2011from Goa, Delhi & Hyderabad.... More to be uploaded. Stay tuned.

- W.O.A News Desk

Oliver Sean up for the 54th Grammy Award Nominations

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Platinum selling singer songwriter Oliver Sean is up for considerations for
the upcoming 54th Grammy Awards in 9 categories

Goa ­ 15th Nov, 2011 ­ Internationally acclaimed singer songwriter Oliver
Sean who recently hit the No 10 spot on the Vh1 International Top 10 Charts
with his new single ŒMovies¹ from his 2011 ŒSo Good¹ album, has just
revealed that he has been selected for nomination consideration by the
Grammy¹s for the upcoming 54th Grammy Awards for his album ŒSo Good¹ which
has been selected and included in the nomination ballots of the Grammy¹s as
an ³outstanding recording².

Oliver Sean came into the limelight of the International music community
with his self produced album ŒI Like it¹ in 2003 when he was nominated for
best International album of the year by AvMax, alongside John Mayer, Robbie
Williams, Kylie Minogue and Third Eye Blind. Since then Oliver Sean has
released various hit singles, albums and also composed and produced
soundtracks for films and scores for the French Government and Indian
Government who have commissioned Oliver Sean to create music for their
tourism campaigns, festivals and more.

The new album ŒSo Good¹ created waves in 2010 when the title track went
platinum reporting a whopping 2.4 million downloads in a matter of a few
days. The full-length album was then released in early 2011 along with the
So Good tour which the artist is currently on. The first music video from
this album titled ŒMovies¹ which was the second single from the album hit
the Vh1 Top 10 charts clocking in at No.10 on 4th June 2011 alongside
artists like Lady Gaga, Beyonce, Bruno Mars and others.

With the news of the new album being up for Grammy consideration, Oliver
Sean is excited to say the least. ³Its been a life long dream to be
connected with the Recording Academy and it began with me being accepted as
a voting member of the Grammy¹s earlier this year and now with the news that
my new album ŒSo Good¹ is being considered for nominations in 9 categories
is just phenomenal news for me² says the Internationally acclaimed singer
songwriter, ³I can only hope that my music will get to the top 5 in some of
these nomination categories, but just the fact that the Grammy¹s have called
my music and placed it among the other ŒOutstanding Recordings¹ is the best
feeling in the world²

Oliver Sean is up for nomination consideration in 9 categories for his new
album ŒSo Good¹ including Best Composition and arrangement for non classical
composition with vocals, best production, best pop performance, best rock
performance, best music video, best new artist, record of the year and other
categories.

Currently on the ŒSo Good¹ tour, Oliver Sean and his band and the entire
W.O.A Records label is waiting with breaths held to see what happens when
the final nomination lists are declared.

ABOUT W.O.A INTERNATIONAL

W.O.A Records is an international record label, and it is part of the W.O.A
International media group. Formed in 1998 by World Music star 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 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.


For additional information, please contact:

Irene Sequeira
W.O.A International
+91 9326126670
+91-9890374964
info@woarecords.com


Further details about Oliver Sean please visit www.oliversean.com
<http://www.oliversean.com>

4th Annual W.O.A Records India Tour & Festival 2011 - Vh1 Ad

W.O.A International Music Festival 2011 footage

Stay tuned for more pictures, videos, behind the scenes stuff and more all
this week...

- W.O.A News Desk

The W.O.A Records India Tour 2011 posters from the various cities

The on-going 4th Annual W.O.A Records India Tour is taking India by storm.

Catch the HEADS UP Vh1 Ad and Ticker playing continuously on Vh1 and the
fantastic Adverts on national newspapers, magazine & newspaper articles on
the
various artists of the WOA Tour and the radio interviews and spots.

Its all happening in India on The 4th Annual W.O.A Records India Tour 2011.

Conceptualized and Organized Annually by W.O.A International - The Music Co.

- W.O.A News Desk
http://www.woarecords.com

India Tour 2011 Update

WOA Records India Tour Update - 1st Nov 2011 - It was a great show yesterday
as the W.O.A International Music Festival kicked off the 4th Annual W.O.A
Records India Tour & Festival 2011.

The show started off at 6:20PM with Peter & Karin Bayreuther from Germany
opening the show followed by ViceroyBill from Canada, Matthais Sturm from
Germany and then French man Eric Dulle who got the crowd up on their feet
with his catchy tunes on his Sax, Metissia followed soon with her unique
vocal style and Kotadama the band from Australia got the show really moving
with their pop rock songs with some of the band members running amongst the
crowd and singing with them. The stage was then taken over by Jade Steel who
gave the crowd a taste of his original reggae tunes.

After that it was the headlining act of The Oliver Sean Band with Oliver
Sean getting the evening to a high with his new hits like So Good, Movies
and his past hit tunes like I like it. There was also a special song
dedicated by Oliver Sean to the late Norman Desouza a close friend and
supporter of the W.O.A Records India Tour since the beginning of this tour
in 2008. The crowd could not get enough with the Oliver Sean Band engaging
the crowd and having a great time on stage. This was soon followed by the
Minister of Power Mr. Alexio Sequeira and the Managing Director of W.O.A
International Ms Wanda Alvares along with the founder of WOA and president
of the company Oliver Sean together launching the Goa Chillout Zone Vol. 4
compilation CD.

The stage was soon taken over by the Venezuelean metal band Overhate who
gave the crowd a bit of a shock with their brand of Thrash metal with the
crowd enjoying the massive number of different genres and styles of music
that was portrayed at the show.

The finale of the evening was Oliver Sean and his band jamming with each and
every artist of the WOA Records India Tour and Festival joining him on stage
to sing Sweet home Alabama.

The evening then saw Eric Dulle, Jade Steel, Viceroybill, Matthias Sturm,
Garfield Oliveira and others come back on stage to do a few more songs
before the evening came to an end with all the artists on stage taking a bow
to a crowd that didn't want the show to end.

The artists now go on to Hyderabad at the The Club followed by The 567 in
New Delhi and then to Syn at the Taj Deccan in AP.

Here is to a great tour and cheers to a fantastic start to the 4th Annual
W.O.A Records India Tour & Festival 2011.

Oliver Sean LIVE on 105.4 FM in Goa today at 6PM

Tune in to 105.4 AIR FM in Goa today at 6PM as Oliver Sean has a one on one
interview live to talk bout the W.O.A Records India Tour and music festival
kicking off tomorrow at Kala Academy in Goa. Get a chance to sample the
music of the artists and more....

- W.O.A News Desk

The W.O.A International Music Festival - 31st Oct 2011

The kick of to the 4th Annual W.O.A Records India Tour 2011 happens on the
31st of October at the W.O.A International Music Festival @ Kala Academy 6PM
Sharp.

-W.O.A News Desk

Oliver Sean selected in 9 categories for the 54th Grammy Award Nomination Ballots

Oliver Sean's new album 'SO GOOD' listed in the Grammy Awards Nomination
ballot 9 TIMES!!! for the 54th Grammy Awards in the following categories:
Record of the Year, Album of the Year, Song of the Year, Best New Artist,
Pop Performance, Rock Performance, Production, Composition/Arrangement (Non
Classical) and Music Video (Short Form).

My love to all my fans and everyone involved in the So Good album, tour and
videos and The Media!

Our fingers are crossed :-)

Oliver Sean & The W.O.A Records Team
http://www.oliversean.com

W.O.A International ­ The Music Co.
http://ww.woarecords.com ­ Home to the Worlds Best Independent Artists

Episode 8 of the KNOW YOUR ARTIST Series OUT NOW

The W.O.A Records KNOW YOUR ARTIST SERIES Epsiode 8 featuring French
Songstress METISSIA is out now at
http://www.woarecords.com/Site/Know_your_artist/Know_your_artist.html

Metissia is an Experimental/Psychedelic singer who uses her voice more as an
instrument like Bjork and is a fun performer to watch. This is her 2nd time
on the W.O.A Records India Tour, her first time being in 2009 on the 2nd
Annual W.O.A Records India Tour.

She is back on tour as a featured artist on this years tour which marks the
4th Annual W.O.A Records India Tour which kicks off on the 31st of October
and goes across Goa, Mumbai, Pune & New Delhi.

Get ready to be entertained!

- W.O.A News Desk

W.O.A International Tour & Music Festival..... ARE YOU READY?

The 4th Annual W.O.A Records India Tour & International Music Festival 2011
is almost here.... ARE YOU READY?

With just 1 month to go for the much awaited W.O.A Records India Tour &
International Music Festival things are moving along at a rapid pace and the
fans are in for one hell of a treat this year!

Check out the latest promo of the W.O.A Records India Tour for 2011. This
year it gets so much more fun as we have Vh1 as our associate partner and
some wonderful venues and tour partners like The Hard Rock café, The 567,
Desouza Group, Furtados and the Government of Goa all supporting W.O.A
International in promoting the biggest Independent Artist Tour of India,
better known as THE ANNUAL W.O.A RECORDS INDIA TOUR.

Adding to the excitement - this year Platinum selling singer songwriter
Oliver Sean & his Band will make a special appearance at the W.O.A
International Music Festival in Goa to headline the festival on the 31st of
October 2011 and officially kick off the 4th Annual W.O.A Records India Tour
2011.

If you haven't received an invite to the Goa show yet, you better make some
calls because we hear that the festival is 'invitation only' and you need to
be a really big music fan to receive an invite to the musical show of the
year. Oh and just to be clear - THERE ARE NO DJ's performing at this show
;-)

- The W.O.A International Team!

W.O.A International ­ The Music Co.
http://ww.woarecords.com ­ Home to the Worlds Best Independent Artists

Episode 7 of the 'KNOW YOUR ARTIST' Series - Out Now.

The W.O.A Records KNOW YOUR ARTIST Series has been garnering a great fan

following and keeping with the schedule, here is Episode No. 7 of the 'KNOW

YOUR ARTIST SERIES' which is focusing on the W.O.A Records India Tour

Artists of 2011.

Episode 7 of the W.O.A Records KNOW YOUR ARTIST Series showcases Canadian

Singer Songwriter and highly acclaimed musician VICEROYBILL.

With awards and special mentions from Billboard and Toronto's top

publications, Viceroybill has recently released his latest album 'Don't want

to change' and is all set to capture the hearts and minds of fans across

India as he gets set to perform on the 4th Annual W.O.A Records India Tour

2011 which kicks off on the 31st of October and goes on across some of the

best known live venues in the world including The Hard Rock Café, The 567,

The W.O.A Music Festival and others...

Check out the latest episode of the W.O.A Records KNOW YOUR ARTIST SERIES

at:

http://www.woarecords.com/Site/Know_your_artist/Know_your_artist.html

- W.O.A News Desk

Episode 6 of the KNOW YOUR ARTIST Series - Out Now

We at W.O.A International like to call him INCREDIBLE ERIC but he is better

known as Eric Dulle the incredible Saxophonist from France and we are

privileged to introduce this amazing musician to the fans in India at the

4th Annual W.O.A records India Tour 2011 - across some of the best live

music venues in Goa, Mumbai, New Delhi & Bangalore.

Check out Eric Dulle or as we call him Incredible Eric :-) on the 6th Episode of the W.O.A Records 'KNOW YOUR ARTIST' Series  at-

http://www.woarecords.com/Site/Know_your_artist/Know_your_artist.html

Or

http://www.woarecords.com/Site/Know_your_artist/Entries/2011/9/21_Know_Your_

Artist_Episode_6_-_Eric_Dulle_france_(saxophone_pop).html

- W.O.A News Desk

Oliver Sean So Good - Grammy Page Review

QUICK REVIEW FROM THE GRAMMY AWARDS PAGE:

Oliver Sean's 3rd studio album 'So Good' has created quite a stir with the first single reporting over 2.4 million downloads and plays and the second single and video 'Movies' hitting the Vh1 Top 10 Charts at No.10 on the 4th of June 2011.

Elle Magazine says: "ideal to listen to on a road trip or a lazy summer day. We are digging it!"

Rolling Stone ME says: "Catchy breezy choruses with parody baiting lyrics. A power chill album, like the Eagles have hired Jack Johnson for lessons on chilling out"

Stuff Magazine says: "Watch out for Oliver Sean"

Gulf News says: "Oliver Sean is taking Independent music from this region to the world"

Oliver Sean is entered for nomination for the 54th Grammy Awards in the category for Best Song, Best Album, Pop Performance, Rock Performance, Instrumental Arrangement with Vocals and Music Video Short Form.

- W.O.A News Desk

W.O.A Records Know Your Artist Series - Episode 5 OUT NOW

Episode 5 of the W.O.A Records 'KNOW YOUR ARTIST SEREIES' is out now
featuring Germany's Singer Songwriter and IMA Nominee Matthias Sturm who
will be performing at the W.O.A Records India Tour 2011 from the 31st of
October till the 7th of November across some of the best live venues in
India including Goa, Mumbai, Delhi & Bangalore.

Check the KNOW YOUR ARTIST Series at
http://www.woarecords.com/Site/Know-your-artist/Know_your_artist.html

- W.O.A News Desk

W.O.A Records 'Know your artist' Episode 4 - JADE STEEL - Premieres Today!

The 4th episode of the W.O.A Records Web Series 'KNOW YOUR ARTIST' featuring
our artist JADE STEEL from the US is on today at
http://www.woarecords.com/Site/Know_your_artist/Know_your_artist.html

Check out the episode today on Jade Steel and our previous 3 episodes that
featured Kotadama & Overhate.

Send us comments and messages for the artist at label@woarecords.com

- W.O.A News Desk

Know Your Artist - Episode 3 - OVERHATE (Venezuela)

The 3rd Episode of the W.O.A Records 'Know Your Artist' Series featuring
Metal Kings OVERHATE from Venezuela is now LIVE on the official W.O.A
Records Website.

Overhate's brand new music video & album 'Relentless is our strength' will
be released across India in the first week of October and the band will make
their debut in India on the 31st of October at the W.O.A Internarional Music
Festival - GOA 2011 followed by a headlining slot on the W>O.A Records India
Tour across 4 major cities in India at the hottest venues.

Check out the 'KNOW YOUYR ARTIST' series at
http://www.woarecords.com/Site/Know_your_artist/Know_your_artist.html

- W.O.A News Desk

W.O.A Records 'KNOW YOUR ARTIST' Episode 2- Kotadama (Australia)

The 2nd Episode of the Brand New W.O.A Records 'KNOW YOUR ARTIST' Series.
This episode features Australian sensation 'KOTADAMA' who are one of the
headlining bands on the W.O.A Records India Tour 2011.

Check out the entire episode on
http://www.woarecords.com/Site/Know_your_artist/Entries/2011/9/8_Know_Your_A
rtist_Episode_2_-_KOTADAMA_AUSTRALIA_(Pop_Rock).html

- W.O.A News Desk

'KNOW YOUR ARTIST' Series 1 - W.O.A Records India Tour 2011 Artist Update

Oliver Sean Band sets the stage on fire

Oliver Sean Pumps it up in Hyderabad

Hyderabad, India - 31st August 2011 - It was a night to remember at Kismet
at The Park, Hyderabad, where the international platinum-selling singer
Oliver Sean and his band performed live. Hyderabad's party crowd grooved to
Oliver's popular tracks.

The famed artiste set the stage on fire with his unique fusion of
contemporary pop-rock music and acoustic guitar. The band performed to new
songs &lsqauo; "All I Remember" and "Doing That" &lsqauo; along with his other all-time
favorites before mixing it up with some Bryan Adams and Bon Jovi tracks. The
first live gig at Kismet left the crowd wanting for more.

Read the article at
http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-08-31/music-events/29945623
_1_oliver-sean-kismet-new-songs

W.O.A Records India Tour 2011 Artist List Declared

W.O.A RECORDS INDIA TOUR 2011 - FINAL ARTIST LIST FOR THE W.O.A RECORDS INDIA TOUR 2011 & W.O.A INTERNATIONAL MUSIC FESTIVAL - GOA 2011

Dates: 31st October (W.O.A International Music festival GOA 2011) to 7th November.

W.O.A RECORDS INDIA TOUR 2011 HEADLINERS

Kotadama – Australia (Pop/Rock)
Matthias Sturm – Germany (Singer/Songwriter)
Jade Steel – USA (Reggae/Pop)
Eric Dulle – France (Pop/Sax)
Steinar & The Ramshackles – Norway (Pop/Rock)
Depui – Norway (Pop)
ViceroyBill – Canada (Country/Pop)
Metissia – France (Experimental / Alternative)
Pedro Menendez – Argentina (Jazz)
Peter & Karin Bayreuther – Germany (Featured Artist appearing in Kolkata Only) (New Age)
PM – USA (Rap/HipHop)
and
Overhate – Venezuela (W.O.A Records’ EMERGING metal stars) (Metal)

W.O.A INTERNATIONAL MUSIC FESTIVAL (31st October 2011) LINE UP TO BE REVEALED SHORTLY

If you were a final round artist and are not listed on the above line up please contact W.O.A International as all final round artists have a slot reserved for the W.O.A International music festival - GOA 2011 which kicks off on the 31st of Oct 2011

- W.O.A News Desk

Hottie Oliver Sean is back - Deccan Chronicle 25th August 2011

Oliver Sean Live in Concert Profile - By Anisha Dhiman, Deccan Chronicle.

Hyderabad, India - 25th August, 2011 - Goa based singer Oliver Sean, whose new single So Good went platinum in two weeks and had 2.8 million hits (plays and downloads) in just three days, is going to be performing in the city (Hyderabad) this Saturday.

Interestingly, Oliver has Goan roots apart from his Portuguese and Italian lineage.
He started singing when he was just four years old, and started playing the guitar when he was eight and wrote his first song at 11.

He became a professional artist... Read the entire article from Deccan Chronicle here http://www.deccanchronicle.com/tabloid/glam-sham/hottie-oliver-sean-back-269#comment-form

- W.O.A News Desk
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W.O.A Records Upcoming New Releases - International

Here are the latest album releases on W.O.A Records for India & Middle East this August:

• Steinar & The Ramshackles - Norway (Pop/Rock) 
• Kotadama - Australia (Pop/Rock) 
• Jade Steel - USA (Reggae/Pop) 
• Eric Dulle - France (Saxophone/Pop Instrumental) 
• Peter & Karin Bayreuther - Germany (New Age/World) 
• Matthias Sturm - Germany (Pop/AAA) 
• Goa Chillout Zone Vol. 3 – Various (Chillout/Pop) 
• Overhate – Venezuela (Metal)
• Hidden Disease - Italy (Electronic/Dance)

- W.O.A News Desk 

W.O.A International – The Music Co. http://www.woarecords.com

'Its yet to sink in' - The Times

"Its yet to sink in" says Oliver Sean who has been selected to be the member of the voting panel for the 54th Grammy Awards - The Times of India, 20th July 2011.

- W.O.A News Desk
http://www.woainternational.com
W.O.A International - The Music Co.

Oliver Sean in Vancouver today on LG73

Tune in to the LG73 radio station in Vancouver, Canada today on
http://www.lg73.ca to catch platinum selling singer/songwriter Oliver Sean
on the Vinyl Casserole Show and the 21st Century Schizoid show with Eric
Wincentsen.

- W.O.A News Deswk

http://www.oliversean.com

W.O.A Records part of the 54th Grammy Awards

W.O.A International - The Music Company is now Officially a Grammy Awards registered record label for the 54th Grammy Awards to be held in 2012. All W.O.A Employees and W.O.A Record Label signed Artists are invited to celebrate with the entire W.O.A International Team at a party hosted by Founder of W.O.A International and voting member for the 54th Grammy Awards Oliver Sean in Goa this August. Stay tuned to this space for more details.

- W.O.A News Desk
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Oliver Sean joins The Recording Academy for the 54th Grammy Awards

Platinum selling singer/songwriter and founder of W.O.A International Oliver Sean joins The Recording Academy as Voting member for the 54th Grammy Awards in the category of Instrumentalists, Songwriters, Composers and Vocalists

- W.O.A News Desk

Oliver Sean is a voting member for The Grammy Awards 2011

Platinum Selling Singer/Songwriter Oliver Sean joins The Recording Academy as a Voting member for the 2011 Grammy Awards. This puts Oliver Sean into a very select group of individuals as a voting member for The Grammy Awards this year. 

The International Rocker will be part of the academy as voting member for the following categories: Instrumentalists, Songwriters, Composers and Vocalists.

Stay tuned for developments and more updates on this news and more about Oliver Sean on http://www.oliversean.com

- W.O.A News Desk

"Follow your dream" - Deccan Post

'Oliver Sean, the Portuguese - Goan - Italian Singer Songwriter was in
Hyderabad to perform at the Hard Rock Café at GVK One Mall. He spoke to
Deccan Post on his music cal experience' by Jayant Naidu, Deccan Post.

Read the article on the attached magazine article.

- W.O.A News Desk

‘Hottest International’ Artist Oliver Sean Releases New Single

INDIA WEST, California - June 07, 2011 - Oliver Sean, a Portuguese Goan/Italian singer/songwriter/producer who came into India’s limelight in 2002 with his self-produced debut English album “I Like It,” was named “India’s hottest international offering” by the British daily The Sun.

Sean is known for his unique blend of alternative rock with classical world instruments and Latin rhythms.

The Hindustan Times notes that Sean has also made it to Ravemusic magazine’s list of top 44 artists of the past five years; and that “I Like It” was nominated for AVMax’s “International album of the year” opposite John Mayer, Robbie Williams, Kylie Minogue and Third Eye Blind.

Sean has just released a new single, “So Good,” which has garnered 2.8 million downloads in one month.

“Now, I’ve zeroed in on my sound,” he told the Hindustan Times. “I call it Adult Contemporary Popular. I have a little bit of rock, the stage is like cabaret, add some world elements like tabla in it. But basically it’s just me slamming acoustic guitars. I’m doing songs which adults enjoy, and at the same time kids head-bang to it as it’s so much fun.”

Even though he works out of Dubai, Oliver has always called Goa home. A self-made star, Sean is also the founder of India’s largest international independent music company, W.O.A. International. “I have never wanted people to help me. If a label doesn’t like my music, so what, I will create my own freakin’ label. And that’s what I did! Now, W.O.A. Records is going places. We’ve opened the Indian market to around two hundred international artists,” he said. Copyright 2011 India-West Publications Inc

The Oliver Sean Vh1 Contest has begun!

The much awaited Oliver Sean Vh1 contest has started on http://www.vh1India.com - tune into Vh1India today and watch OliverSean on India Rules and then answer the question on Vh1India (Facebook page or Website) and win free Oliver Sean World Tour T-Shirts, Mugs and Signed CDs...

Log in now at http://www.vh1India.com

- W.O.A News Desk

'So Good' is 'One to watch for' on OTC Radio UK

Oliver Sean's title track from his new album 'So Good' was chosen as the 'One To Watch For' on the NUA Show on Off The Chart radio in the UK. 

Tune in this saturday to http://www.offthechartradio.co.uk from 4PM to 7PM GMT to catch Jay Adkins hosting the NUA show on OTC Radio and hear the Oliver Sean hit 'So Good' on this fantastic radio show.

- W.O.A news Desk

"AC/DC defined my idea of Rock n Roll" - Oliver Sean on The Times

AC/DC defined my idea of Rock n Roll says Oliver Sean who is touring the country at the moment, wooing audiences with songs from his new album. BT catches up with him.

- W.O.A News Desk

Official Oliver Sean Website: http://www.oliversean.com

BREAKING NEWS: Oliver Sean hits No.10 on the Vh1 International Charts

'Movies' by International Rocker 'Oliver Sean' is No.10 on the Vh1 Top 10 Charts this week.

Vh1 India - 4th June 2011 - For the first time in the history of the Vh1 Top 10 International charts, an artist from Goa, India 'Oliver Sean' has hit the No 10 spot on the International charts of Vh1. 

Oliver Sean's music video 'Movies was released as an exclusive video on Vh1 on the 20th of May following which the video was then placed as the 'India Rules' video (aka Artist of the month) and less than 2 weeks later Oliver Sean's 'Movies' clocks in at No.10 on the Vh1 International charts alongside other International stars like Bruno Mars, Chris Brown, Jlo, Beyonce, Pitbull and others

Here's the Cherokee America presents Vh1 Top 10 for this week!

1.I'm Into You-JLo, Lil Wayne
2.The Lazy Song-Bruno Mars
3.Make Some Noise-Beastie Boys
4.Party Rock Anthem-LMFAO, Lauren Bennett
5.Beautiful People-Chris Brown, Benny Benassi
6.Give Me Everything-Pitbull, Ne-Yo, Afrojack
7.Judas-Lady Gaga
8.California King Bed-Rihanna
9.Run The World (Girls)-Beyonce
10.Movies-Oliver Sean

8pm, Vh1! Weekly.

- W.O.A news Desk
http://www.oliversean.com - The Official Oliver Sean Website

Oliver Sean's song 'Movies' hits the Top 10 of the Vh1 Charts

'Movies' by International Rocker 'Oliver Sean' is No.10 on the Vh1 Top 10 Charts this week.

4th June 2011 - Here's the Cherokee America presents Vh1 Top 10 for this week!

1.I'm Into You-JLo, Lil Wayne
2.The Lazy Song-Bruno Mars
3.Make Some Noise-Beastie Boys
4.Party Rock Anthem-LMFAO, Lauren Bennett
5.Beautiful People-Chris Brown, Benny Benassi
6.Give Me Everything-Pitbull, Ne-Yo, Afrojack
7.Judas-Lady Gaga
8.California King Bed-Rihanna
9.Run The World (Girls)-Beyonce
10.Movies-Oliver Sean

8pm, Vh1!

- W.O.A news Desk
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Tête-à-tête Interview with Oliver Sean - Cluburb, Hyderabad 30th May 2011

Oliver Sean's music has a feel-good vibe that simply can't be ignored. Unsurprisingly, the charming musician's presence has the same effect – the chatty, lively, unassuming musician pulls you into a conversation, and leaves you with a smile. 

Oliver was in town to play the last show of the So Good India Tour at theHRC. We sat down with the man for a chat before his show. 

His last English-language album I Like It, which was a massive hit, was released back in 2003. "I had a hard time getting a recording deal for my last album. So I started my own company WOA Records, which stands for Wonder Oliver Artistic Records. I recordedI Like It from my bedroom. So I guess the first WOA office was my bedroom, and it was great! People loved the album!  I was incredibly lucky." 

Even though his second album So Good just came out, the man's been busy since his initial offering. Armed with an American-minted MBA, Oliver believes in taking charge of things. Once his own album was a hit, he started looking for other talented acts that needed a recording deal. "There is all this incredible talent without a recording deal. So I've been signing up bands who i like and think are promising, recording their work, taking them on tours in India." 

Oliver sees great potential in India for live music. The music industry here is obviously dominated by that little industry in Mumbai, but Oliver sees potential in India for good, live music and independent artists. "We have signed up more than 200 artists! Basically, when it comes to international independent music in India, it's just WOA Records! We bring international artists and take them on tours here. And all of it, without any sponsors! It's all WOA money. We barely break even. But it's been a lotta fun!" 

Oliver is a very DIY person. He even directed his latest video which released while he was on tour. His mom makes an appearance in the video as well. He's a teamplayer, who watches for his own. Besides signing up bands, he's also published a book that his mother had written, through WOA Publishing. (Yeah, we know, awww!)

Oliver moved to Goa when he was 7, grew up in Dubai and L.A. and now travels the world. So where does he call home? "For me, home is where my two dogs are, and they're in Goa. So that's where I call home."

What's next for the guy? "Well, I am off to finish the rest of my tour! India was the second leg. Dubai was the first. Now it's off to London. And I may be back in India in October for the WOA Tour!"

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- W.O.A News Desk

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Oliver Sean, a True Rockstar by Varsha Bansal, Express News Service - 28th May 2011

From being a singer and musician to directing his own music video now, international artiste, Oliver Sean has come a long way in the music industry.  The New Indian Express catches up with the self-made star, who was in Bangalore to perform as a part of a tour in India at the Hard Rock Café. 

Looking like the quintessential rock star, Oliver Sean was chilling with some coffee on a couch at the Hard Rock Cafe with a bandana tied on his curly blond hair sometime before his concert.

Ask him about his how did musical interests grow into him as a child, and the versatile singer bursts out talking, "Music was in me since my childhood — I wrote my first song when I was eight years old and started my own band when I turned 13. I think I have been very lucky when it comes to parental support — my mum always was and still is very encouraging."

Since then he has surely come a long way in this hard-to-survive music industry and can be safely termed as a self-made star. Apart from singing and song writing, Oliver has also founded India's largest independent music company, WOA International, which has now become an umbrella for many upcoming independent artists who don't have many sources.

"I have never wanted people to help me. If a label doesn't like my music, so what, I will create my own freakin' label. And that's what I did! Later, I realised that it would've been so much easier for me if some company was ready to release my album. So, I decided to help the independent musicians who I like and think are promising. Now, we've opened the Indian market to around two hundred international artists," reveals Oliver, who is an independent musician, but also has a three-piece band.

But why only three members?

"Along the years, the line-up of my band has changed drastically. There was a time when I had eight members. But, later, it dawned on me that my music sounds much better when it is minimalistic."

A mainstream sound with strong acoustic notes, an Oliver Sean song can be distinctly recognised by the fans. Ask him about what genre would his music fall under, and Oliver answers very specifically, "I would like to call my music as adult contemporary pop rock fused with slamming acoustic guitar," continuing, "Even though my songs are very mainstream, they have a certain acoustic element, which makes it different from the others and puts my stamp on it."

Having spent his early years in Goa, this Portuguese-Goan-Italian singer-songwriter-producer, now keeps moving around between India, Dubai and USA. But, for him Goa is still home. "Goa is my home. I even have my dogs there. Whenever I visit Goa, it is usually to chill and have a vacation," confesses the musician, who has just come out with his 3rd album 'So Good'.

With success trailing him from all sides, does he want to try his luck in Bollywood? " Well, I did music for a Hindi movie, 'Cutting Chai, Dreams High', which did not release, unfortunately. I also did a Hindi pop album 'Darna Chod Do', which didn't sound like Hindi at all. I was so embarrassed about it, it took me 14 days to get the pronunciation right!"

A musician who solely believes in playing original music, does play a few covers sometimes, just for his audiences. "I play classics, but add my touch to them. I would not play covers of contemporary musicians. Why would I want to publicise a band I am in competition with?" questions the musician.

After capturing the international audiences, Oliver is now touring India, to mesmerise the music lovers here and gain some fan base. "It is weird that I belong to India and have more fans internationally. This tour is my attempt to make some fans here. If you get a fan through a live concert, that fan is for life," says Oliver, before signing off.

http://expressbuzz.com/entertainment/interviews/oliver-sean/278807.html

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- W.O.A News Desk