Sirius Music

Satellite radio’s core group of subscribers are typically in an age bracket that would be quite familiar with Van Halen and all of the drama that surrounded the band over the years. I have been a proponent of Sirius XM reaching out to younger demographics, but Van Halen is somewhat timeless, and the entertainment value of the band could be a bridge that brings demographics closer together. With Van Halen announcing that they are set to record a new studio album, Sirius XM could well have a great opportunity.

Van Halen is an iconic band that delivered hits that spanned decades. The bands has also had its share of theatrics with the departure of David Lee Roth and Michael Anthony, the addition of Sammy Hagar, and the circus of moves that followed with Hagar leaving and forming his own band Chickenfoot (Anthony is their bass player).

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Terrestrial radio, Internet radio, and everyone else tfor that matter will have to wait two more days to hear Michael Posners debut album 31 Minutes To Takeoff. Satellite Radio subscribers are getting a special pre-launch treat when Posner gives Sirius XM listeners an exclusive listen! That’s right, Sirius XM will have a special treat for listeners tonight at 8:00 PM EST on Sirius Hits 1 and XM 20on20 as Posner plays all of the tracks for his 31 Minutes To Takeoff.

In addition to this exclusive sneak peak, Posner will be joining the Sirius XM team with a weekly show on Faction. The Faction radio show will feature Posner, as he plays his favorite jams and talks about his interesting path to musical fame.

“It is going to be so fun to document what happens in my life in such a refreshing manner. Plus, I can’t wait to show people all the cool music they’ve been missing. My show is going to have the best playlist ever!” – Mike Posner

So tune in tonight at 8:00 POM to hear the album, and Friday’s at 9:00 to hear Posner’s regular satellite radio show! Sirius XM brings listeners more unique and exclusive content than any radio medium. There is a reason that Sirius XM is The Best Radio On Radio!

It was brought up on the air this Friday that Sirius XM’s Morning Mash Up was poised to surpass 60,000 fans on Facebook. The morning team of Nicole (ladies first), Ryan, Stanley, and Rich have built quite a following over the past couple of years, and their popularity continues to grow as Sirius XM moves into record subscriber totals each passing day.

It was only about 2 and a half months ago that the 50,000 fan milestone was passed by this crew. The next step is 70,000, and that will certainly be obtained in Q3.

Facebook and social media has become an integral part of peoples lives today, and Sirius XM has dozens of channels with Facebook pages. The service allows users to see what is playing, what is coming up, and even some insight into the channels stars. Interaction makes the radio experience even better.

Congratulations to the Morning Mash Up on getting to 60,000! Now you need to give out some cool prizes!

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Grateful Dead fans love Sirius XM because of the unique Grateful Dead channel. The channel features music, interviews and more, and has been a staple on Sirius for quite some time. This week Sirius XM will carry special programming for their annual celebration honoring legendary Grateful Dead front man Jerry Garcia. Fans will hear archival interviews with Jerry, rare solo concerts, both electric and acoustic, as well as recorded songs from his various side projects. Tune in to channel 34 to catch your fix of the Grateful Dead.

Tuesday, August 3 at 3:00 pm ET: Garcia’s former wife Carolyn “Mountain Girl” Garcia hosts a two-hour guest DJ session sharing personal stories and memories.

Wednesday, August 4 at 3:00 pm ET: A broadcast of the vigil held for Garcia on the 10th anniversary of his death, featuring tributes from Garcia’s family, bandmates and close friends.

Friday, August 6 at 3:00 pm ET: Grateful Dead archivist and host David Lemieux will share his experience of seeing Jerry on stage for the first time (March 26, 1987 in Hartford, CT) and play back the concert in its entirety.

Sunday, August 8 at 4:00 pm ET: Call in and share your memories of Garcia with hosts David Gans and Gary Lambert on Tales From The Golden Road.

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Sirius XM has announced the launch of a new weekly show to be hosted by Mike Posner. Posner has had an interesting rise to the top, and like many things today, it seemed to be fast paced. Posner having a show on Sirius XM is a natural fit, and is yet another example of the type of content satellite radio can offer that other services fall short on.

In their press release issued yesterday Sirius XM pointed out that Posner, a singer, songwriter, producer and recent Duke University graduate, got his music career going when he self-released two mixtapes and signed a record deal with J Records while still in school. His notable song “Cooler Than Me” gets regular airplay on Sirius Hits 1 and XM’s 20on20. The song has been a staple in virtually every countdown for about a month now. .

The timing of the Sirius XM announcement is just about perfect. Posner’s debut album, 31 Minutes to Takeoff, will be released on August 10th. Unlike many of today’s pop artists, Posner co-wrote and/or co-produced every track on his album. Entertainers who write their own music, in general, garner more royalties under the current structure of royalty payments.

The Mike Posner Show will debut on September 10th on Faction (Sirius ch. 28/XM ch. 52). The show will air Friday nights at 9:00 pm EST. In giving listeners some insight on his show Posner stated, “It is going to be so fun to document what happens in my life in such a refreshing manner. Plus, I can’t wait to show people all the cool music they’ve been missing. My show is going to have the best playlist ever!”

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He is an American rock Icon. He career has spanned decades and he has several number one hits and platinum albums under his belt. He is Bruce Springsteen and his new DVD London Calling: Live in Hyde Park is being released today, June 22, 2010 on DVD and Blu-Ray. If a DVD of that concert gets your rock juices flowing, imagine what seeing the movie on the big screen would do! Read on for details on how to win tickets to a theater near you.

To celebrate the June 22 release of Bruce Springsteen & the E Street Band’s London Calling: Live in Hyde Park on DVD and Blu-Ray, SIRIUS|XM and Emerging Pictures are giving fans the chance to see the new concert film on the big screen. A 90-minute version of the film will be showing at art house cinemas around the country, with box office proceeds going to the Danny Fund/Melanoma Research Alliance.

Captured in London at the Hard Rock Calling Festival on June 28, 2009, the film conveys both the experience of being on stage and the vast crowd experience of the festival environment. Viewers are able to see Springsteen spontaneously directing the E Street Band and shaping the show as it evolves. The set list spans from “Born To Run” era to “Working On a Dream” and includes rare covers and fan favorites.

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Katy Perry is one of America’s hottest pop artists. She has enjoyed regular to 45 songs over the past two years, participated in awards shows, and is currently promoting her new song “California Gurls,” as well as her new album, Teenage Dream. Beginning tomorrow at 7:00 AM Katy will join the Morning Mash-Up crew (Sirius Hits 1 and XM 20 on 20). Subscribers can tune in as Stanley T., Nicole, Ryan and Rich get all of the latest info about what Katy is up to, and yes, even discuss her upcoming wedding (sorry guys). If the 7:00 AM show is a bit early for you California guys and gurls, no worries. There will be replays at 8, 9, 10 and 11.

After her chat with the Morning Mas-Up, listeners can hear Katy do the weekend countdown all weekend. Katy takes over Spyder Harrison’s seat with a special appearance on Sirius XM. Join Katy as she counts down the top 45 hits as determined by the WutChuWant Crew (listeners help determine the countdown results). Katy is sure to dish the dirt, and give Sirius XM listeners an entertaining show.

Still not enough Katy? Well you can get more. On May 28, at 3:00 PM Katy Perry will host Hit Bound. Join Katy as she plays you the freshest music you’ll find anywhere, including some from OneRepublic, Train, Miley Cyrus, The Script and her friends 3Oh!3. Plus, you can find out what artist Katy is hooked on the most right now! The 1 hour show will be rebroadcast at 7:00 pm ET; Sat 5/29 5:00 am ET; Sat 5/29 9:00 am ET; Sat 5/29 2:00 pm ET.

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Sirius XM continues their trend of compelling content with a fantastic new concept that connects modern artists to the classics. Most musicians and music can trace roots back to classical music. We all know the greats such as Beethoven, Bach, Mozart, and others, as well as their differing styles. What would be compelling is to know which classical artists influenced which modern artist. Thanks to Sirius XM, we get a chance to gain even more perspective into some of modern musics top artists. The action starts with Sting.

Linked — Connecting the Classics, explores classical music’s unique connections to rock, pop, jazz, other music genres and popular culture. Each month will feature a different popular artist sharing their perspective on how classical music influences their work. This musical journey will be led by Peter Cummings, board member of the Detroit Symphony Orchestra and New York Philharmonic.

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