The New Maximum A&R Drop Box Now Open!

We here at Maximum are always looking for new music to add to our playlists. If you have something you think is kick-ass then stop by our A&R drive-through window and simply drop it off.  Open 24/7!

If we really dig it and think we can help make you rich and famous we may even feature it on our site, blogs and newsletters.

For more information on our A&R policy visit the FYI page.

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American Songwriter Showcases Mikey Wax

The track "Birmingham" by tune-smith Mikey Wax is featured this week on the homepage of American Songwriter Magazine! As we all know American Songwriter Magazine the most prestigious music magazines for the craft of the singer/songwriter!

Hailing from Long Island, NY, singer-songwriter Mikey Wax is influenced by classic artists like the Beatles and U2, including contemporary artists such as Dave Matthews, John Mayer, and David Gray.

With over 1 million plays on MySpace, Mikey has gone on to develop a credible following throughout the US exemplified by his video for "In Case I Go Again" reaching over 420,000 views on YouTube.

"Not since the debut of John Mayer has there been a singer/songwriter that has managed to capture the same excitement as Mikey Wax has with his music in a longtime. With an amazing voice and enduring presence, Mikey has all the magical parts (talents, skills, stage presence, looks, and that amazing voice) to make him a special commodity in the music industry." (www.juniorscave.com)

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Florence + the Machine: “Cosmic Love Remix” Free Download

On top of a show stopping performance at the VMA's and a sold out US tour, Florence is giving away a short club remix of Cosmic Love in celebration of her VMA nominations for Best Video of the Year and Best Rock Video (and a couple others).  This is a very cool remix with a big, swirling feel of space and dance!  Download, turn the volume all the way up and enjoy!

  

Watch the video for “The Dog Days Are Over” that got her the nominations!

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The Mighty One Live and Loud In Vancouver

THE MIGHTY ONE is Live and Loud at the Shark Club, Vancouver, Friday November 5th, 2010!

Featuring insanely memorable, hook laden, melodic modern rock, THE MIGHTY ONE unveils a powerhouse band featuring members of Econoline Crush, Shocore, City of Fire, Yeah Whatever and Crash Electric. 

The single "Reprieved", (produced by Devin Townsend) can be heard across North America on commercial and college rock radio! The official video for "Reprieved" is in regular rotation at Much Loud and Much Music and the self-titled debut has received a staggering 2.5 million plays at NumberOneMusic.com

Where: The Shark Club, 180 W Georgia Street, Vancouver
Who: With Six To Midnight and Louder Than Love
When: 9pm Friday, November 5, 2010

Web Links ::
TheMightyOne
YouTube
Facebook
MySpace
iTunes

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Alchemist Could Be The Poster Child For Ambient Music

ProJect’s latest album, the brainchild of electronic artist Matt Rosen and drummer Mike St-Jean...the forth track By Southwest has a very chilled-out and cloudlike feel to it, whereas their fifth track, Altitude in Motion, provokes underwater imagery. This album could be the poster child for ambient music. Each track flows together seamlessly and softly...a lot of character and is enjoyable as well as relaxing. Well worth a listen.

Web Links ::

Project

iTunes

ShopEMI

Mike St-Jean

Math Rosen

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The Town Pants Live In Vancouver - Thurs, Oct 21

It's back and bigger than ever!

99.3 the FOX and Landsea Tours & Adventures presents: Stuff the Bus Concert IV featuring 2009 Vancouver Fox Seeds Winners - Goodbye Beatdown, local legendary Irish Rockers - The Town Pants and the compelling singer/songwriter - David Blair!

All proceeds go to help Vancouver Homeless Transitional Shelters operated by St. James Community Service Society



In the past 3 years 11 buses have been filled with donations! Help us continue to make a huge difference for Vancouver's Homeless in a positive way!

As normal there will be lots of prizes, AMAZING live music, a ton of singing, stomping your feet and plenty of dancing!

Thursday, October 21 at 8:00pm - October 22 at 1:00am and hosted by Kevin Pierce

Doors open at 8PM @ VENUE (881 Granville Street Vancouver BC)

TIX on Sale now at http://www.clubzone.com/events/285719/vancouver/venue/stuff-the-bus-w-goodbye-beatdown-the-town-pas-david-blair

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by phone at 604-255-7272
$20 in advance, $22 at the door

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A cool little streamer from our pals at EMI Music

Now Country 4 returns featuring the biggest hits by today’s hottest country stars including Keith Urban, Lady Antebellum, Darius Rucker, Johnny Reid, Terri Clark, Dierks Bentley, Uncle Kracker, Kevin Costner & more.

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SPIN's 2010 Austin City Limits Mixtape

Free Album Download! SPIN's Top Tunes of Austin City Limits

October 8-10 brings us Austin City Limits, an annual celebration of music in the Texas capital's gorgeous Zilker Park, attended by some 65,000 fans daily. To get you psyched for the festival (even if you're not going), we've posted a free download album of songs by 10 must-hear bands picked by the editors of SPIN.

SPIN's Lone Star Solid State compilation features tracks from ACL performers like Edward Sharpe & the Magnetic Zeros, the Gaslight Anthem, Matt & Kim, Beach House, Pete Yorn, and more.

Tracklisting:
1. Girls, "Lust for Life"
2. The Gaslight Anthem, "The Spirit of Jazz"
3. Lissie, "In Sleep (Live)"
4. Edward Sharpe & the Magnetic Zeros, "40 Day Dream"
5. Pete Yorn, "Rock Crowd"
6. First Aid Kit, "Hard Believer"
7. Bear In Heaven, "Wholehearted Mess"
8. Matt & Kim, "Cameras"
9. Beach House, "Norway"
10. Deadmau5, "A City in Florida"

Download your free copy by clicking "GET IT NOW".

Check out our full ACL preview here.

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Math Rosen, Auto Reverse Vol.1 Free Download

Canadian beat-slinger Math Rosen releases Audio-Reverse, Volume 1. 30 minutes of new original beats, featuring all your favourite rappers.

Remember those Rap Traxx days Neneh Cherry, LL Cool J, Kool Moe D, Mix-a-Lot. I've always wanted to see those Rap Traxx days again. So I'm popping a new tape in the deck. I won't hit rewind... Just push play, and flip that AUTO-REVERSE switch. See where it takes me. - Math Rosen

Rosen is the man behind Liar's Rosebush and most recently can be heard collaborating with composer/drummer Mike St-Jean as part of the acclaimed jazz-electronica group Project. Math fuses bass culture with noise and funk, producing beats that are both infectious and evocative. On stage, his signature live performance style of flailing limbs and fancy fingerwork transforms him into a bouncing hip-hop-electro-dynamo. Math Rosen brings an energy and personality to the game that few can rival.

www.mathrosen.com
www.myspace.com/mathrosen
www.soundcloud.com/mathrosen

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