Unsigned Only Music Competition

Unsigned Only is a unique international music competition geared toward solo artists, bands, and singers who are not signed to a major label record company. Unsigned Only is looking for an outstanding, talented performer... the "gem" of an artist waiting to be discovered. Unsigned Only has a highly esteemed judging panel, including recording artists such as Robert Smith (The Cure), Kenny Rogers, Angie Stone, Musiq Soulchild, Cyndi Lauper, 3 Doors Down, Manchester Orchestra, Kelly Clarkson, and many more. In addition to $5,000 and other great prizes, the Grand Prize winner will also receive one-on-one mentoring from high-profile music industry executives from some of the world's top record labels including Universal Republic, RCA, Capitol, Atlantic, Razor & Tie, and many more.

For more information and to enter before the April 11th, 2012 deadline, go to http://unsignedonly.com/

Austin Independent Radio SXSW Event

Live365 is proud to announce the sponsorship of what is expected to be an entertaining and exciting event. Chris Brecht, a Live365 professional broadcaster for Austin Independent Radio (AIR), has put together a free show, culminating in performances by some of the best independent bands from the Austin, Texas area.

The AIR show is slated to showcase talented musicians that range from individual performers to high-energy groups. Attendees can enjoy a stirring lineup that includes Austin hometown favorites Quiet Company, Nic Armstrong, The Couch, White Dress, The Wheeler Brothers, Mike and the Moonpies, Love Minus Flowers, and more.

For those who will be in the Austin area, stop by The Dogwood Inn on Thursday, March 16th. Admission is free with the festivities starting at 11am and running until 7pm. Come out and enjoy a day of music and fun!

RSVP today by visiting www.listentoair.com

Win Big with Live365!

You love the music on Live365. You support your favorite stations. Now Live365 is giving back to our fans. Enter the Live365 Facebook fan sweepstakes for your chance to win prizes that includes the Roku XS player, Live365 VIP memberships, and broadcaster packages.

Signing up for the contest is as easy ever. Like us on our Facebook page to become a fan of Live365. Being a Live365 Facebook fan allows you to connect with music lovers from around the world, stay up to date on the latest news, and more. Best of all, becoming a fan gives you the chance to win one of these great prizes.

So what are you waiting for? Visit our Live365 Facebook page to enter today!

Live365 Musical Holiday Card

Planning on sending holiday greeting cards this season? Let Live365 take care of the work with our musical holiday card! Say 'happy holidays' this year to friends and family through a unique and memorable greeting.

The Live365 musical holiday card lets users choose from four holiday themed music genres. Customize your card by uploading your own photo and including a special message. Your card's recipients are sure to enjoy the festive music played on each greeting. The music featured on each genre is hand-picked to deliver a wonderful soundtrack to the season.

Sending your greeting cards has never been easier. Choose from a wide array of methods that includes some of today's most popular social networks. Share via Facebook or Twitter to send a seasonal shout-out across social sites, or email your card to friends and family for a quick and efficient delivery.

Get ready for the holidays by creating your greeting cards, today! Visit www.live365.com/cards to get started.

Live365 Introduces Pro Points Reward Program

Live365 now has a rewards program to help pro broadcasters earn more money with their station!

Live365 is excited to announce the launch of the newest rewards plan for professional broadcasters. The Pro Points Rewards Program gives Live365 pro broadcasters the opportunity to earn recurring $1,000 cash rewards. By opting into this latest rewards program, pro broadcasters simply agree to insert ads into their station streams. The broadcaster earns one point for every listener who hears an ad in their station’s stream. Build up enough points for multiple $1,000 payouts over time. Points carry over every month and will never expire as long as the broadcaster is opted into the Pro Points Rewards Program.

Personal broadcasters, there has never been a better time to upgrade to a professional station. Along with enrolling in the Pro Points Rewards Program, pro broadcasters enjoy the benefits of wider distribution through iTunes Radio and various Live365 networks and devices!

Enrolling in this exciting opportunity is free. To sign up today, visit our Pro Points Rewards Page.

Nas, Common, Lauryn Hill, and More Perform at Rock the Bells Hip Hop Festival

This past weekend marked the Bay Area return of Rock the Bells, the annual festival that brings the latest and greatest names in hip hop together for a day filled with amazing music. With a line-up that boasted names that included Common, Blackstar, Nas, GZA, Lauryn Hill and more, it was a must see event for any hip hop fan.

Bay Area natives were in for a treat at the start of the festival as Oakland natives Souls of Mischief came out to perform their break through record, ’93 Till Infinity. The performance was filled with contagious energy as members Tajai, Opio, A-Plus, and Phesto performed across the main stage, reciting the album’s lyrics to the beat emanating from the speakers. Audience members were quickly engulfed in the sound of the group, nodding their heads back and forth and shouting along lyrics to a classic album over a decade old.

Sets by Common, Nas, and other performers on the main stage garnered the same kind of excitement that Souls of Mischief commanded, if not more. Performing classic records that included Be, Illmatic, and Blackstar, fans were given unforgettable performances of some of the most highly-regarded hip hop albums that have been released since the early 90s.

The day moved along between the main stage and three smaller stages, two of which were set up in the venue parking lot. Fans had the choice to watch members and associates of the legendary hip hop group, Wu Tang Clan, on the 36 Chambers stage, or check out rising stars including Blu, Fashawn, and Big K.R.I.T. on the Paid Dues stage.

As night fell, sun-soaked fans gathered together to watch the headliner, Lauryn Hill, perform her blockbuster album, The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill. The songstress took the stage and played well known singles with such energy and vigor with the help of an incredible band and talented backup singers. Although she didn’t quite have the same precision in her voice compared to her early years, the wave of nostalgia that swept over the audience as she played her songs was enough to hold the crowd.

Overall, the day was an impressive addition to an already stellar history of Rock the Bells performances leaving me looking forward to next year’s offering.

Listen to artists featured in this year’s lineup (Nas, Mobb Deep, Fashawn, Lauryn Hill, and more) on Live365.

Rock the Bells is rounding out its tour with trips to New York and Boston. Visit their website to learn about tickets, venues, set times, and more.

Live365 Makes Personal Broadcasting Easier and Cheaper

If you've been looking to start your own internet radio station, now is the time! Live365 is proud to announce the updated personal broadcasting packages with more features and value than ever before. The updated broadcasting packages now include additional disk space, more basic and live listeners, and increased distribution including mobile streaming.

Starting a music or talk station has never been more affordable, with personal broadcast packages starting at only $3.95 per month. With a community of more than 5,000 real DJs broadcasting across 250 genres of music and talk, Live365 continues to be the destination for streaming radio broadcasters via both online and mobile.

Join our community and showcase your talent. Whether you want to highlight your unique taste in music or program a compelling talk show, Live365 gives you the tools to turn your internet radio dreams into a reality.

To learn more about starting your broadcast today, visit our personal broadcaster page.