Talking to Ted of Thadeus Project

As the popular Chicago band releases "Realtime," IMN decided to find out a few things about Thadeus Project from band leader, Ted Putbress.

What made you choose "Realtime" as your next single?

A: We felt it was relevant to the times. We live in crazy times. It is an election year, the economy is in chaos and who knows what tomorrow may bring. We think the fans, radio and the people who listen to use will relate to the song.

What other songs were on the list for possible singles?

A: A radio friendly version of "Beggars Tune" and "Do You Want Me" were possible choices, but in the end, we decided to go with "Realtime." We may, in the future, release those two.

For you personally, what is your favorite song that Thadeus Project has released?

A: "Rivertown" because so many people were able to relate to it. And it went to #1 so that makes it feel good, too.

Tell IMN something about Thadeus Project that fans don't know.

A: I don't know if people know that Glenn and I are best friends and have been since we were kids. Glenn and I have have experience so much through the years together. We know what each other is thinking in the studio or what the musical response will be to the other before it actually happens. For example, I wrote the music to "Picture Book" in about a half a hour and presented it to Glenn on a Saturday afternoon. He wrote the lyrics in about 15 minutes and both of us knew what this song meant to each other and what inspired it. The next day we recorded it and had it on the 3rd take. On the charts, "Picture Book" went to number 14. It is great making music with your best friend. There is nothing in the world like it.

Do you have any words of wisdom for Indie artist who want to be successful in this business?

A: Do it for the love of the music and do it with a good business sense. At the end of the day, it is about the music.

New Jersey Band Rocks IMN

Lipstick Magazine has a hit with "Against The Wall" which is hot on the Independent Music Network's Mainstream Chart. Lipstick Magazine has been working hard in the US as Main Support for the likes of Winger, DangerDanger, Jani Lane, Doro, UFO, Yes and Kix. The band played a part of the east coast leg of the Bret Michael's Tour and appeared at the Rocklahoma 2008 Festival. Lipstick Magazine appeared as the headlining act at Crocodile Rock in Allentown, PA for the Poison VIP After Party and they are currently setting up tour dates in support of their CD "Skin Deep." Stay tuned. Lipstick Magazine will rock your world. Check them out at www.lipstickmagazine.net or www.myspace.com/lipstickmagazine. And listen to them on the Independent Music Network's "Rocktober" syndicated radio show. It doesn't get any better than this!

The Band:
Toni - Lead Vocals
Damon - Lead/Rhythm Guitar
David - Keyboards
Nat - Lead / Rhythm Guitar
Marc - Bass Guitar
Russ - Drums "

ALYSON! The Indie Princess of Pop!

Alyson, “Indie Princess of Pop”, is a California girl who stands alone in today's pop music world. She’s the only truly indie pop artist to score 5 consecutive Top 10 hit singles from a debut album on Billboard, pop radio charts and international airplay charts!

And now Alyson has scored her 6th Top 10 Billboard hit single with “Here With Me”, the first dance/club single from her sophomore album titled “Hey You!”. “Here With Me” hit # 4 on the Billboard Dance Chart in the September 13, 2008 issue of Billboard Magazine. Written by Alyson and Jeremy Yeremian, “Here With Me” also won First Place in Billboard Magazine’s 15th Annual Billboard Song Contest in March 2008. "Here With Me" is also reaching beyond the U.S., currently the #2 most requested song on Viva20FM in Belgium (October 1, 2008)!

At the same time, the first single from her new album released to radio, the title track “Hey You”, hit #1 on the Hot 100 Radio Chart and the #1 on the Pop Country Radio Chart (Roots Music Report) for May, June & July 2008 tracking airplay on 400 radio stations nationwide!

And “Hey You” also hit the Top 10 on New Music Weekly Magazine’s national radio charts for June, July & August ‘08! The fashionable 1960’s-style music video for “Hey YouD has been a featured video on MTV LOGO’s “PopLab”program in September ’08, MTV LOGO's “NewNowNext” program in June and July ’08, and can be seen at www.YouTube.com/PMMedia.

The 3rd single “Adios Barcelona,” which is zooming up the Mainstream IMN Chart, as all Alyson's songs have done in the past, is hitting radio hard. “Adios Barcelona” is also a BREAKOUT record on the Billboard Dance Chart (October 4, 2008). Remixes of "Adios Barcelona" by Grammy Award-winning producer Hex Hector,Johnny Vicious (producer on Natasha Bedingfield's "Pocketful of Sunshine" and Jennifer Hudson's "Spotlight" among many other hits), and Vito Benito (producer on Britney Spears' most recent hit "Piece of Me") available now on iTunes.

Alyson is nominated "Top 40 Breakthrough Artist" for the New Music Awards taking place November 22, 2008 at the Avalon Theater in Hollywood. You can vote for Alyson and help her win! Go to New Music Weekly's website and under the "Top 40", go to the "Breakthrough Artist" section where Alyson is listed as a nominee.

Alyson was just selected to be an official entertainer for Armed Forces Entertainment, the U.S.Department of Defense’s official agency for entertaining the U.S. military worldwide. She’ll be going on tour with comedian Jeff Bornstein (as seen on Comedy Central) performing for U.S. troops around the world, and their first stop is the U.S. military bases in Greenland. We are sure the military will enjoy The Indie Princess of Pop.

TOM JACKSON
The "Southern Thang" Man

Singer, songwriter, musician... but above all Tom Jackson is an entertainer. He compels an audience as though he has been on stage all his life. Tom's brand of music is a new driving, aggressive country likened to a combination of Jason Aldean meets Charlie Daniels.

Tom has a diverse background that gives his style of country music a rock edge that is sure to keep you on your feet. With his initial musical calling as a drummer, Tom wanted more, so he began to write music and found his voice both through written lyrics and on the mic. Tom is now a powerful lead vocalist with a range most singers would die for. His deep toned Josh Turner-like vocals can be heard bellowing out of "Southern Thang", a tribute to the "real" South Florida or "Up to the Depths" a powerful ballad with a meaning deep below the surface.

Tom has made a lasting impression on his fans for being a captivating entertainer who is always more than willing to hang out after a show to meet and thank each and everyone of his fans. Whether it is a charity benefit or a major concert venue, he will always give 110%.

For more information on Tom Jackson, go to www.coolmusiccompany.com.

Meet Steve Hohstadt

"Dry Canteen," by Steve Hohstadt, is a featured song on the Inde pendent Music Network's October syndicated radio show. He's new to IMN, but we liked his song and we wanted everyone to know a little more about the man behind the song. So, Steve told us about himself. Read on.........

Raised in Portola State Park in the Santa Cruz mountains, on the San Francisco peninsula, I started playing guitar in the early sixties. It was easier to carry than the piano, and easier to sing with than the trombone; my first two foyers into music. I started writing poetry and songs while in the Air Force. Some of the poetry remains, but thankfully the songs have disappeared. During the seventies and eighties I homesteaded in Humboldt County, California, designed and built houses. and developed a soil/nursery business. The guitar would come out a few times a year at parties and family gatherings. In 1994 I took time off to go to the Strawberry Music Festival near Yosemite, and got re-immersed in music. I started writing shortly there after, and ten years later sold the business in order to devote more time to playing out and developing my recording studio. I now play in a band called the Bad Intentions. (we know where the road paved with good intentions goes.), The Inlaws, (with my father and wife), and as a duet with my wife.

For more on Steve and his music, go to www.stevehohstadt.com.

IMN Supports
The AMANDA FOUNDATION

The Independent Music Network proudly supports The Amanda Foundation, a nonprofit organization that rescues dogs and cats who, through no fault of their own, are spending their last days at City and County Shelters. Since The Amanda Foundation was founded in 1976, they have placed thousands of homeless animals. Members of the IMN staff volunteer at the foundation and have adopted pets. You might be happy to know that many Hollywood celebrities and music industry people also support The Amanda Foundation.

We decided to spotlight a pet in each issue of newsletter. You never know who might see the picture and make the call and give the special pet a warm and loving home he or she deserves.

In the Spotlight: Haley

Haley is a lovebug who is very smart and has a happy disposition. A forever home is all Haley wants and if you are the one or you know of someone who would be a perfect match for Haley, please reach out to the Amanda Foundation at (310) 278-2935. Remember, dogs and cats give unconditional love.

For more dogs and cats, visit www.amandafoundation.com.