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Music Intelligence Solutions, Inc's uPlaya.com, a global leader in digital music promotion and discovery, was recently named a top innovator at the 2010 New England Venture Summit, an elite investment conference linking venture capital with high level innovation. As a result of this honor, Music Intelligence CEO, David Meredith presented the company's business model to an exclusive group of over 400 entrepreneurs, investors, and corporate developers attending the event on December 15th. "Music Intelligence Solutions is excited and honored to be in this very elite group of young Startup Ventures Top finalists," said David Meredith, CEO of Music Intelligence Solutions. "Our patented uPlaya artificial intelligence system and vast distribution and marketing channels via digital media offer the music industry and aspiring artists unparalled methods of reaching the masses.

uPlaya's newest Music Discovery Game, the Head-to-Head Game, graced the pages of Billboard.biz today in The Latest Music Apps series.

Sweden is more than just a prime vacation destination with a majestic landscape and good-looking blondes, it's the home to six-piece rock band, the Oholics! Recognized internationally for creating "mind-blowing, beer fueled tunes," this psychedelic rock sextet has a sound often compared to the likes of the Stones, Pink Floyd and Oasis.

Channeling into 'emotional musings' and past experiences powered by an uncanning range of vocals, this rock band has the ability to captivate any audience. The group's debut album "These Things" embraces a medley of sounds that keeps each track from sounding the same like you hear on so many albums out there today. 

Representing Up & Coming uPlaya Artists on the West Coast are the boys of HAZEL. Rocking an appeal that is oh so CALI, this hot new group knows how to excite the imagination and tap into the souls of all who are listening. With super catchy lyrics, narratives that evoke emotion, and the chords to bring it all together, Hazel might just be on the brink of hit song stardom!

Let your music win you a customized, handcrafted Benedetto guitar! Upload your songs to uPlaya by May 30th for your chance to WIN!

Like the Postal Service before them, SheLoom's Jordon Zadorozny and Gaetani developed a creative working relationship that allowed them to write and make music together despite living halfway around the world from one another. Through the power of the web and impromptu jet sets, the duo was able to co-produce their debut album "Seat of Empire." Described as a mishmash of iconic progressive rock groups like Fleetwood Mac, XTC, Todd Rundgren, Chris Squire, and Supertramp, "Seat of Empire" hails an original new wave sound often referred to as filmic art rock.

From the low-lying coastlands to the snow capped mountains of Kenya, Africa, Vinie Chwani aka Kenyan Boy incorporates the diversity of his homeland into the nuances of his music. Honing an international influence fronted with a universal appeal, he combines the best of reggae, hip hop, and pop with the heart and soul of his vocals to get people around the world singing along. A mastermind in the studio with a knack for collaborations, Vinie also recently launched his own production company, Kenyan Boy Productions, and helped to co found the music group Afro-Geng. Comprised of 6 artists from diverse backgrounds, the energetic sextet recently released their debut, "Take Over," which has been described as more a movement than music. Check out his hit single "Like You"! You'll be hooked from the get-go!

Alternative rock duo, Nobody Gets Killed, is making waves in the indie music scene with a fresh sound often described as Coldplay meets Radiohead. "Combining intricate piano riffs and impassioned vocals of Mo with the incisive guitar licks and bold bass lines of Michael, they were able to find a beautifully distinctive sound."