In a recent interview with the Master Disk Record, Sarah Robertson and Scott Pollack of A to Z media discussed the state of physical media in 2011 and the evolution of their packaging and manufacturing company.

The Musebox's sister company A to Z Media strives in the packaging industry because of their personalized service, attention to detail and innovative style.

To find out more about A to Z Media check out this article

Hip Hop and fashion mogul Russell Simmons is taking over Myspace to find the best unsigned Hip Hop/Pop artists. One of his hand picked contestants is Lelia Broussard. She has dominated the competition so far and has made it all the way to #1. Lelia has a real shot at maintaining her position and being the artist to take over Myspace but she needs your help.

So go to myspace to vote and share this post on Facebook and Twitter!!!

British trip-hop band Portishead just announced their first east coast performance in more than a decade. This may come as a surprise to you die hard fans but Geoff Barrow, a member and producer of Portishead, said the decision was simple.

Portishead will be performing at All Tomorrow’s Parties, a British alternative music festival. This year the festival is being held in Ashbury Park, New Jersey beginning September 30th.

Tickets for this event will go on sale Friday! So go to atpfestival.com for more info

NPR will today feature the track Ma Do Nar from pioneering world dance duo
Los Chicharrons. The song will be aired during the Alt-Latino program and
streamed via npr.org/music.

The Afro/Salsa hip shaker was recorded during a trip to Bamako (capital of Mali)
and features vibrant layers of percussion, keys and horns. The focal point of the
track is the rich, griot style vocal sung by Saramba Koyatè in the native Bambara
language which adds to the overall texture of song in the same way cream adds
to coffee, by introducing that unctuous element to a peppy and sprightly brew.

Consisting of music’s own odd couple, Ramon Santana and Morten Varano,
Los Chicharrons are set to release their 4th album Roots Of Life February 21st.
The new material presents a truly international culture clash with irresistible
blends of Bass Music, Afro Funk and House, which will be filling dance floors
around the globe in 2011.

So tune into NPR today get that conga line started!

The Radio Dept.will soon embark on their biggest tour in North America to date and prepare for the release of their double disc collection “Passive Aggressive: The Singles 2002-2010, finally giving both long time and newly gained fans a chance to hear all their hard to find singles and rarities in one collection.

Sweden’s favorite indie pop troupe The Radio Dept certainly has loads to celebrate. The trio has been nominated for two Swedish Grammy Awards, including “Album of the Year” and “Band of the Year”. In addition, they are one of twelve nominees for the first annual Nordic Music Prize.

“With impeccable taste, a mixture of muffled vocals, melodic hooks, the odd Go-Betweens cover, and enough depth to shame all who've yet to hear them, this band is simply better than everyone else this week” – YAHOO Music

“Passive Aggressive” is definitely an amazing addition to your music library so don't forget to purchase a copy from itunes now!!!