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Hollywood Film Fest 2010 gives special attention to the "subversive comedies" in this year's lineup. With Indican marketing VP Randolph Hamilton helping to program the event, the festival helps to bring up-and-coming comedians and indie filmmakers to the spotlight. One of Hamilton's top picks was a dark comedy by The Second City, "Buzzkill," which features two star turns: Daniel Raymont as the neurotic lead and Krysten Ritter as a smart-ass young woman. "The interchange between the two reminds me of the best of comedies from the 1970s," Hamilton says, "such as 'Harold & Maude,' when comedy had teeth instead of just being over the top."

The Indie Bible is the ONLY resource that is TOTALLY dedicated to Musicians and Songwriters that have recorded a CD or a Demo. The brand new 12th Edition of the Indie Bible contains: - 4200 publications from around the world that will REVIEW your CD! - 3400 radio stations from around the world that will PLAY your songs! - 600 vendors and services that will help you to SELL your music! - 330 sites where you can UPLOAD your band's MP3 files! - 500 helpful resources and sites where you can PROMOTE your band! - 52 articles that will help your career to MOVE forward rapidly!

New site is helping serious artists get noticed amidst the overwhelming "noise" of the Internet by creating a 'music meritocracy' with their patented Hit Song Science and Music Universe platform. Morning news reports on www.uPlaya.com's ability to provide artists and music professionals with instant feedback on a song.

If you thought country music was uniquely an American phenomenon, think again. Aussie twins, Candice and Nadinne, are putting their spin on the genre helping to extend it from beyond the split rail fence of its roots in the rural south to a global level. Make sure to check out their music video for their latest single "Breakin' it Down" on CMT! http://uplaya.com/artists/candice-nadinne/info

Born and raised in North GA, this handsome singer/ songwriter decided to jumpstart his music career by moving to Athens, GA- the birthplace for both modern alternative rock and New Wave Music. Picking up local gigs throughout the college city helped him to catch the eye of country rocker Zac from the Zac Brown Band and land the opening act for the alternative country group most nights at the famed GA Theatre. Following in the footsteps of major music groups and artists to come out of Athens like R.E.M, Widespread Panic and the B-52's, to name a few, Eric has quickly built up a wide ranging fan base from screaming college girls to old school rockers. 

Since moving to Florida, Puerto Rican Hip Hop Artist- Reconize- has been determined to make a name for himself in the music industry. Getting his start in collaboration with friends and local music group Da Prodigyz, Reconize began recording songs and booking gigs around town shortly after his arrival. In addition to his local celebrity status, he has also turned the heads of major A&R Reps at a uPlaya sponsored music conference last Fall. His current music project "The Evolution" will feature many of the same local artists who helped him get his start and is said to be one of the most anticipated mixed tapes of the year! "Walk with me now, Fly with me later.."-Reconize

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!