'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.

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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.

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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

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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!

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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!"

Read the entire article here http://www.cluburb.com/nightlife/interviews/2457-interview-oliver-sean

- W.O.A News Desk

www.oliversean.com

www.woarecords.com 

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

http://expressbuzz.com/cities/hyderabad/oliver-sean-a-true-rockstar/278701.html

- W.O.A News Desk

Oliver Sean's an independent producer - The Times Of India

'Slamming acoustic guitars and soulful vocals that wrap themselves around you, Oliver Sean is your one-man ensemble for a groovy evening' - Times of India, 26th May 2011

I was writing songs by the time I was 10 and playing in a band when I was 13. There was never any doubt in my mind that music was what I would do for the rest of my life," says Oliver. "The very first music album I bought with my own allowance was by AC/DC. That's The Way I Wanna Rock 'n' Roll is the greatest rock song ever written in my opinion. They define my idea of rock."

Currently touring the country promoting a new album, Oliver's done very well for himself on the international circuit. Having been nominated for music awards with the likes of Robbie Williams and John Mayer, he's a respected name in the global music industry. "I even made it to the top of the world music charts," he laughs adding, "I could hardly believe it because my music is catchy and far too mainstream for that! It's the kind of music you'd like to hear at a club, not on a world music chart!"

Catchy it certainly is and very reminiscent of Status Quo, Mark Knopfler, U2 and Bryan Adams, as he combines his unique style with all his musical influences. "Clapton was my idol growing up," claims Oliver. "I used to spend hours listening to his albums, playing those riffs with him, learning his technique. He's the musician I want to perform with more than any other. Then there's Jim Morrison — his stage presence is unbelievable," says Oliver.

Even though he works out of Dubai, Oliver has always called Goa home. "I went to school here and grew up here, it will always be home to me," he reveals. This only makes it even more surprising that his music hasn't made waves in India, yet. "I'm an independent producer," Oliver states. "The kind of money backing a Robbie Williams or a John Mayer is so different from what's backing me. But India's a key market for me now. I'm touring extensively to promote my album here. I want the acclaim I get everywhere else here, too."

Music aside, Oliver's a man of many passions, filmmaking coming second only to his guitar. Having just directed his own music video, Oliver is very excited indeed about making his first foray into direction. "It's been very well received so far and its something I've always wanted to do," he claims.

What with touring all over the world, helming a production studio in Dubai and making videos to make, Oliver Sean has his hands full and here's hoping they'll stay that way.

Contributed by Darshana Ramdev

http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-05-28/news-and-interviews/29590807_1_world-music-music-awards-music-video