Electronic Music NewsNPD: Game Consoles More Popular Than Music Devices With Kids
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- NPD: Game Consoles More Popular Than Music Devices With Kids
- Pitt puts an end to the feud
- Electric island
- RGY Members To Release JULIEN-K Debut – Jan. 8 2009
- The Prodigy And Pendulum Added To The Massive Line-Up f 2009 …
NPD: Game Consoles More Popular Than Music Devices With Kids
Gamasutra CA
children than music devices. According to its Kids & Digital Content III report which polled 3605 children ages 2-14 who use electronic devices 85 percent of the kids said they use game consoles while only 60 percent reported using portable digital audio players. ne-third said they watch videos such as movies and online video clips on laptops or other electronic devices and 22 percent responded that they download ringtones on their cell phones. Video game console usage has been increasing due to 9-14 year olds playing games more and also due to more girls using consoles. 57 percent of girls said they play games in the 2008 survey compared to 50 percent in 2006. “Although the most dramatic increase in usage of these devices happens at about age 9 playing games appears to be an activity that first engages young kids with the digital world” says The NPD Group analyst Anita Frazier.
Pitt puts an end to the feud
Detroit Free Press United States
She was a big part of my life and me hers. “Partnering with the Royal ak art and fashion boutique 323East the contest call-out is for a creative artist or designer who would be responsible for the overall visual aesthetic of the event including festival advertising T-shirts banners and the Web site. The winner will receive the brand designer title for 2009 $5000 a VIP chalet at the event and more. To enter visit paxahau. com and submit a r?m?r bio a 1-2 minute video and a sample of visual artwork themed on the festival.
Electric island
Big Island Weekly HI
Sprocket is preparing the 6th Annual Hawai’i Electronic Music Festival that is sure to modernize revolutionize and redefine the nightlife at its three Big Island venues. The Pahoa Village Cafe (formally known as Shaka’s); the unique and artistic tropical enclosure of The Mixx Bistro in Kona; and the posh and intimate setting of the historic downtown Hilo Palace Theater will be hosting this year’s three-day electro-ordinary event. The music festival had humble beginnings six years ago with only six artists four volunteers and 100 people in attendance at the Palace Theater in Hilo. The festival has since aroused the attention of those who crave ambient down tempo chill house break beat tech glitch hop and a splash of swing using electronics that create multi-layered sounds through creativity and experiment. The HEMF was created by a professional International Ultimate Frisbee player Sprocket who was missing his friends from around the world.
RGY Members To Release JULIEN-K Debut – Jan. 8 2009
Blabbermouth.net NY
8 2009JULIEN-K the brainchild of two of the founding members of the platinum-selling group RGY ? Amir Derakh (also ex-RUGH CUTT) and Ryan Shuck ? will release its debut full-length LP “Death To Analog” on March 10 via Metropolis Records. A limited-edition version of the album will include a bonus disc titled “Death To Digital” featuring remixes of album tracks by such electronic luminaries as Paul akenfold Deadmau5 SHE WANTS REVENGE Photek among others. According to a press release JULIEN-K “fuses elements of dark electronic club music with styles of modern rock and pop. JULIEN-K fills a void that exists between genres without leaning too heavily in any direction. ” “Why is there no band that’s really rocking my world” asks vocalist Shuck. “Where are the revolutionaries? I haven’t seen any bands stirring that up bringing a new look a new everything kids buying guitars because they want to sound like that band. With JULIEN-K that’s what I’m going for.
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The Prodigy And Pendulum Added To The Massive Line-Up f 2009 …
AHN
Redistribution republication. syndication rewriting or broadcast is expressly prohibited without the prior written consent of AHN. –>Nidhi Sharma – Celebrity News Service Reporter Miami FL (CNS) – Electronic music group The Prodigy and Australian drum and bass group Pendulum are set to perform at the 2009 Ultra Music Festival in Miami. Held at the Bicentennial Park in downtown Miami from March 27- 29 this year’s Ultra Music Festival is hosting a slew of talent that includes big names. Among the larger acts Carl Cox and Deadmau5 both are slated to perform while Cut Copy Crystal Castles Busy P step up to represent the electro-indie constituent. Booka Shade Richie Hawtin Perry Farrell Late f The Pier and The Whip have also been added to the bill. Also performing will be Bloc Party The Ting Tings Santogold Crystal Castles The Presets Simian Mobile Disco Hercules And Love Affair and more.