Recording Artist and Award Nominee for The Hollywood Music in Media Awards, Coco O’Connor Boasts Independent Music Doesn't Need Corporate Backing
Coco O’Connor, International recording artist and new age ambient vocalist acknowledged today her support of the evolution of Independent music in recent years, after her award nomination for “new age ambient” song at The Hollywood Music In Media Awards being held November 19, 2009 in Hollywood, California.
Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) November 13, 2009 -- Coco O’Connor, International recording artist and vocalist and recent award nominee for the much anticipated music event of the year, The Hollywood Music In Media Awards, today announced her nomination in the “new age ambient” category, and acknowledged the evolution of independent music in recent years.
“I feel like I’ve conquered Hollywood just be being nominated!” boasted Coco O’Connor. “Because there is so much talent in the industry -- to get acknowledged alongside top notch artists who have been creating amazing music for so long -- it is yet another indicator of where the technology is taking music.”
In today’s quickly growing Independent music world, a struggling recording artist no longer has to go into a huge studio and spend thousands of dollars to record an album.
“TV is the new radio for independent artists,” commented O’Connor. “It’s the new way of getting out there as far as music goes. It’s no longer a matter of having a huge record label anymore because the technology allows for any artist to get his or her name out there, whether it be television, social media, or instant digital downloads.”
Only a few years back, producers would have to license a U2 album at a very costly price. However with today’s Independent music fans hungry for new music, producers save millions by showcasing an Indie artist who wants the exposure. It’s a win-win-win for the market, the producer and the artist.
About The Hollywood Music in Media Awards:
Known as the event of choice of Hollywood tastemakers and as the de-facto music celebration of the “The Future of Music,” the awards show will take place on November 19, 2009 at 7pm Pacific at The Highlands in the world famous Hollywood & Highlands/Kodak Theater complex in Hollywood, California.
Attendees to the event will see bands, songwriters and composers from around the globe who have submitted their works for consideration at the stunning, red carpet gala with celeb presenters such as Adam Gaynor (founding member of Matchbox 20), and featuring a special career achievement presentation to Academy Award Winner John Debney, composer for the new blockbuster feature "Iron Man II.”
Other presenters include: Gilby Clarke of Guns N’ Roses, Scarlett Pomers (actress) Christina Martin (media maven) Ryan Yerdon of Puddle of Mudd, Howard Hewett (recording star) with a VIP reception and banquet dinner catered by Wolfgang Puck™.
About Coco O’Connor:
A multi-instrumentalist, Coco O’Connor plays the cello, drums and guitar, but what really makes her stand out is her distinctive, vulnerable yet commanding vocals.
Internationally, her songs have been added to DJ sets and remixed by cutting-edge electronic artists/DJ's, Andy Hunter (Nettwerk) and Doug Ross (Rubiks Records) from the UK, as well as stateside by Noah Argeanas (MSM Recordings). Her song "Higher Power" was selected for the CD Compilation, “Hope: Love is the Answer,” produced by Grammy Award-winning Producer Steve Zuckerman.
Coco is constantly writing, recording and collaborating with DJ’s and producers, and can be seen performing "chill" singer songwriter sets around Los Angeles.
To get a complimentary download of Coco O’Connor’s nominated song, “The Secret Song” and to purchase tickets to The Hollywood Music in Media Awards, visit: http://cocooconnor.com/
Contact: Spilt Milk Bookings UK/USA, 818.726.0277, Booking @ cocooconnor.com
