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Mike Castonguay
Mike Castonguay is a music producer, musician and songwriter based in Los Angeles, CA. From 2001 to 2004 Mike worked as a producer, songwriter and musical director for Natural (Sony/BMG), an Orlando FL based band led by the boy band mogul Lou Pearlman. Mike produced numerous songs for the band's two albums Keep It Natural and It's Only Natural. He also produced and co-wrote two singles for the band, "Paradise" and "Let Me Just Fly". The song "Paradise" was featured in the German trailer for the Academy Award Winning film Spirited Away (Disney). He also produced Natural's version of the song Cherish for the Kool & The Gang tribute album The Hits: Reloaded. In 2005, Mike and former Natural member Michael Johnson formed the band Lukewarm Freeda. Mike was the lead singer and the guitarist for the band. In 2006, Mike played bass in the band In For The Kill featuring Bill Gaal from the band Nothingface. From 2006 to 2009 Mike played bass for Evan Taubenfeld as a member of hi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pop Rock
Pop rock (also typeset as pop/rock) is a fusion genre with an emphasis on professional songwriting and recording craft, and less emphasis on attitude than rock music. Originating in the late 1950s as an alternative to normal rock and roll, early pop rock was influenced by the beat, arrangements, and original style of rock and roll (and sometimes doo-wop). It may be viewed as a distinct genre field rather than music that overlaps with pop and rock. The detractors of pop rock often deride it as a slick, commercial product and less authentic than rock music. Characteristics and etymology Much pop and rock music has been very similar in sound, instrumentation and even lyrical content. The terms "pop rock" and "power pop" have been used to describe more commercially successful music that uses elements from, or the form of, rock music. Writer Johan Fornas views pop/rock as "one single, continuous genre field", rather than distinct categories. To the authors Larry Starr and Chri ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nothingface (band)
Nothingface was an American alternative metal band from Washington, D.C., formed in 1993. Their best-known and most prolific line-up consisted of Matt Holt (vocals), Tom Maxwell (guitar), Bill Gaal (bass) and Chris Houck (drums). They disbanded in 2004, only to reform the following year, reuniting with Gaal and Houck, and then disband four years later. In 2017, Matt Holt died from a degenerative disease. The band released five studio albums: '' Nothingface'' (1995), ''Pacifier'' (1997), '' An Audio Guide to Everyday Atrocity'' (1998), ''Violence'' (2000) and ''Skeletons'' (2003), achieving moderate success, as evidenced by their 2001 single "Bleeder" peaking at number 32 on the U.S. Mainstream Rock Chart and touring with high-profile acts such as Soulfly, Pantera, and Ministry, as well as the Tattoo the Earth and Ozzfest 2003 tours. Nothingface's studio albums have sold a combined total of over half a million copies worldwide. History Early days (1993–1995) Formed in 1993, t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Apple, Inc
Apple Inc. is an American multinational technology company headquartered in Cupertino, California, United States. Apple is the largest technology company by revenue (totaling in 2021) and, as of June 2022, is the world's biggest company by market capitalization, the fourth-largest personal computer vendor by unit sales and second-largest mobile phone manufacturer. It is one of the Big Five American information technology companies, alongside Alphabet, Amazon, Meta, and Microsoft. Apple was founded as Apple Computer Company on April 1, 1976, by Steve Wozniak, Steve Jobs and Ronald Wayne to develop and sell Wozniak's Apple I personal computer. It was incorporated by Jobs and Wozniak as Apple Computer, Inc. in 1977 and the company's next computer, the Apple II, became a best seller and one of the first mass-produced microcomputers. Apple went public in 1980 to instant financial success. The company developed computers featuring innovative graphical user interfaces, inc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
No Introduction
''No Introduction'' is the debut studio album by American rapper Tyga. It was released on June 10, 2008, by Decaydance Records, serving as Tyga's first independent release with the label.(April 7, 2008)Tyga: No Introduction Album Cover Art ''ProHipHop''. Accessed May 9, 2008. Recording sessions took place from 2005 to 2008, with Pete Wentz serving as the records executive producers, while the production was handled by Patrick Stump and S*A*M & Sluggo; as well as two guest appearances from Tyga's then-label-mates Travie McCoy and Alex DeLeon, among others. The album was supported by three singles: "Diamond Life" featuring Patty Crash, "Coconut Juice" featuring Travie McCoy, and "AIM". Music and lyrics The album identifies Tyga's past effort of alternative rap rock due to the pop rock style of Decaydance Records label. This was the rapper's "clean" debut attempt, which features no explicit language or references, except of one vague noun use of the word "shit" in the song "Pillow ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tyga
Michael Ray Nguyen-StevensonMicheal Ray Stevenson at California Birth Index. Retrieved on February 4, 2018. (born November 19, 1989), known professionally as Tyga () (a for Thank you God always), is an American rapper. After a number of independent releases, Tyga signed a recording contract with , and |
Oreskaband
is an all-female ska band from Sakai, Japan. As well as performing regularly within Japan, they have toured in North and South America, as well as Europe. History Origins (2003-2006) Oreskaband began in 2003 when the members were still in middle school. Ikasu saw Tae playing in a local band and asked her to form a new one with her and some of their other friends. The band initially performed as , which was abbreviated to its current form by the time of their first release. They self-produced their first album, ''Penpal'', in 2005 and were signed by Sony Music in 2006 while they were still in high school. Major label years and international success (2006-2014) The band received media attention from their appearance in a commercial advertising the popular Japanese snack Pocky. In July 2006, their major debut EP ''Ore'' was released and a month later, they appeared at the Fuji Rock Festival attracting 1,000 attendees, a record for a new artist. In March 2007, the band members gra ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kaya (TV Series)
''Kaya'' is a drama television series that first aired on MTV on October 22, 2007. The show was cancelled after its first season ended. Premise The series focuses on Kaya (Danielle Savre) and her band and what happens to their lives after they become overnight rock stars. Cast Main * Danielle Savre as Kaya * Mike Dopud as Don Lawson * Cory Monteith as Gunnar * Justin Wilczynski as Taylor * Joe MacLeod as Manny * Alexia Fast as Kristin * Jessica Parker Kennedy as Natalee * Robert Moloney as Rossi Recurring * Lynda Boyd as Ellie * Eric Benet as T. Davis * Christy Carlson Romano Christy Carlson Romano (born March 20, 1984) is an American actress and singer. She is known for playing Ren Stevens on ''Even Stevens'' and voicing the titular character from '' Kim Possible'', both of which aired on the Disney Channel. Early ... as Kat * Kirsten Kilburn as Stephanie Episodes References External links * {{MTVNetwork Shows 2000s American teen drama television series 2000s Ca ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pageant Place
''Pageant Place'' is an American reality show that follows Miss Universe Organization pageant winners Miss Universe Riyo Mori, Miss USA Rachel Smith and Miss Teen USA 2006 Katie Blair, (who was later replaced by her successor Miss Teen USA 2007 Hilary Cruz) as they live together in an apartment in New York City. They are guided by Miss USA 2006 Tara Conner, in a chaperonal role. MTV received high ratings for the premiere of the show on October 10, 2007. There were plans to continue with the show in 2008 when Dayana Mendoza, the new Miss Universe, Crystle Stewart, Miss USA, and Stevi Perry, Miss Teen USA winners that had been crowned, something that never materialized. The show also features the song "Beauty Queen Killer" by young artist JoJo. The theme song "It's Alright" was written and produced by Evan Taubenfeld, from Sire Records Sire Records (formerly Sire Records Company) is an American record label owned by Warner Music Group and distributed by Warner Records. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Hills (TV Series)
''The Hills'' is an American reality television series that aired for six seasons on MTV from May 31, 2006, until July 13, 2010. Developed as a spin-off of '' Laguna Beach: The Real Orange County'', the series aired six seasons and focused on the personal and professional lives of several young women and men residing in Los Angeles, California. Its premise was conceived by Adam DiVello, while Liz Gateley and Sean Travis served as executive producers. The series originally focused on Lauren Conrad, who appeared in its predecessor, as she pursued a career in the fashion industry. It additionally placed emphasis on her housemate Heidi Montag and their friends Audrina Patridge and Whitney Port. Conrad's friend Lo Bosworth and Montag's boyfriend Spencer Pratt developed major positions as part of the supporting cast in the second season, while his sister Stephanie Pratt was added in the third. Port left the series at the conclusion of the fourth season, moving to New York City and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Avril Lavigne
Avril Ramona Lavigne ( ; born September 27, 1984) is a Canadian singer and songwriter. At age 16, she signed a two-album recording contract with Arista Records. Her debut studio album, ''Let Go (Avril Lavigne album), Let Go'' (2002), is the List of best-selling albums of the 21st century, best-selling album of the 21st century by a Canadian artist. It yielded the singles "Complicated (Avril Lavigne song), Complicated" and "Sk8er Boi", which emphasized a skate punk persona and earned her the title "Honorific nicknames in popular music, Pop Punk Queen" from music publications. She is considered a key musician in the development of pop punk music, since she paved the way for female-driven, punk-influenced pop music in the early 2000s. Her second studio album, ''Under My Skin (Avril Lavigne album), Under My Skin'' (2004), became Lavigne's first album to reach the top of the Billboard 200, ''Billboard'' 200 chart in the United States, going on to sell 10 million copies worldwide. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Welcome To The Blacklist Club
''Welcome to the Blacklist Club'' is the debut studio album by American singer-songwriter, Evan Taubenfeld. It was released on May 18, 2010 by Sire Records, being Taubenfeld's only release with the label. Background Taubenfeld was originally scheduled to release his debut studio album, ''Just Sign Here...'' in early 2006, although inner turmoil and creative differences between Warner Brothers Records and Taubenfeld would result in this effort being scrapped. However, Taubenfeld would continue to record music, now enlisting the assistance of John Fields, which would ultimately be released in 2010 as ''Welcome to the Blacklist Club''. When speaking on the record, Taubenfeld described it as "being bouta hopeless romantic trapped under a cinnamon-coated shell that is L.A., I think your outside hardens when you live out here. Most people don’t express how much they want to fall in love. For me, half the album is about being able to expose that. The other half...is more about havin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
