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Sound: http://airplaydirect.com/music/stephenmichaelapatow3/

This year's HRI:UNArts holiday message is "Focused on Progress by Bridging Unmet Needs to Untapped Resources in our communities." Please reach out to your family, friends, neighbors and front line service programs, define their unmet needs and be a part of solution oriented strategic planning and development of efforts that can help. Many times, just disclosure of a need can help those who have the resources, move them into action.

During this next year, the Humanitarian Resource Institute United Nations Arts Initiative, will be working to establish grassroots organizers to specifically target the scope of unmet needs in a community or region.... This means 3100 U.S. counties, 50 states and territories, 192 United Nations member countries. The arts community will be the source for intensive facilitation, communications initiatives, media events, and performances. More to come.

In contemplation of the years challenges (unarts.org/news) and the motto "Work Hard, Play Hard," I arranged 7 high energy soundtracks in an album compilation entitled "Rocked" - Xmas 2009, available to radio stations on AirPlay Direct (tracks streaming online for all in continual play format).

Wishing you a blessed holiday season and happy new year,

Stephen Michael Apatow
Founder
Humanitarian Resource Institute
United Nations Arts Initiative
Url: www.unarts.org
Twitter: unarts

Dan Smith of The Dear & Departed and TLC's 'LA INK' will be tonight's studio guests on DJ Rossstar's Punk Rock Show.



The Los Angeles rock band will release a new full-length in 2010 and will be touring the UK in April with AFI.

Eyes Set to Kill will be calling us from the set of their brand new music video.

If you have questions for Dan Smith & Eyes Set to Kill, send us an instant message to the AIM name (DJ Rossstar08) or leave us a voicemail at (818) 641-1605.

DJ Rossstar's Punk Rock Show airs live at 7pm PT (West Coast Time) on ThePunkRockShow.com.

DJ Rossstar

Drive A will be tonight's studio guests on DJ Rossstar's Punk Rock Show.



The Los Angeles punk band released their debut record, Loss of Desire, earlier this year and toured the United States in October and November with The Used.

Secret Secret Dino Club will be calling us from New York where the pop-rock band is rehearsing for their early 2010 tour with We Are The In Crowd.

If you have questions for Drive A & Secret Secret Dino Club, send us an instant message to the AIM name (DJ Rossstar08) or leave us a voicemail at (818) 641-1605.

DJ Rossstar's Punk Rock Show airs live at 7pm PT (West Coast Time) on ThePunkRockShow.com.

DJ Rossstar

On Euro Rock Radio it's now possible to listen to the interview with Tracey Cox, co-author of The Successful Rebel. Click here  for the audio interview.

Source: Euro Rock Radio

According to this article, Heartkiller should debute in Finland on Radio Rock Finland, on Friday 4th December at 7:30.

Source: Radio Rock Finland

Stephen Michael Apatow's latest track, "If You Loved Me," is an uplifting song that testifies to this artist's passion for humanitarianism and the grassroots fight against poverty. "If You Loved Me" features a driving beat behind ambient synthesized tones and rich chords. The piece builds to a thumping, danceable groove under the heartfelt lyrics. If this tune does one thing, it shows how passionate Apatow is for his music and, more importantly, for his cause.

Listen to "If You Loved Me" on Airplay Direct: http://airplaydirect.com/music/stephenmichaelapatow/

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Sound: http://kirstendehaan.musicdish.net

Alternative Rock singer/songwriter Kirsten DeHaan's EP "Thorns On A Crown" has begun to impact college radio in the Northeast, with over a dozen stations adding tracks from the October release. Kirsten will be making live appearance on Wednesday, November 11th at 5:30-6:30pm at WESU (Wesleyan College, Middletown CT - http://www.wesufm.org). Fans can help support Kirsten by calling the studio request line at WESU - 860 685 7700.

The full EP is available for download on MusicSubmit and Music Alley.
http://www.musicsubmit.com/KirstenDeHaan
http://www.musicalley.com/music/listeners/artistdetails.php?BandHash=4f2fe79a84a45d84282f77206084c1a1

"I fell in love with Kirsten's music immediately! Her voice is a rare combination of edgy, sultry, sexy and bluesy that still rocks you to your feet! I'm a fan! And we are proud to have her music on BBS Radio!" Douglas Newsom, CEO of BBS Network, Inc. (BBS Radio)

- WOZQ (Smith College in Northampton, MA) - ADDED 11/03
- CIUT (Univ Toronto, ON) - ADDED 10/5, "1984"
- WRTC (Trinity College, CT) – ADDED 10/19
- WESU (AAA) (Wesleyan College, CT)- ADDED 9/29
- WFCS (Central Conn State, CT) – ADDED 10/21
- WAMH (Amherst Coll, MA) - ADDED 10/12
- WZBC (Boston College, MA) - ADDED 10/12
- WTBU (Boston Univ, MA) – ADDED 10/19
- WMUA (Univ Mass, MA) -ADDED 10/12,"1984"
- WBER (AAA) (Monroe Univ- Rochester NY)- ADDED, "Ms Daisy"
- WHRW (SUNY Binghamton, NY) – ADDED 10/19
- WRHU (Hofstra, Long Island NY) - ADDED 10/6
- WUSB (SUNY Stonybrook, Long Island NY) - ADDED 10/6
- WARC (Allegheny Univ, PA) - ADDED 9/29
- WCLZ (South Portland, Maine) - ADDED I'm Coming Home 10/10 & The Night Shift 10/20

"Thorns On A Crown" is by far her most mature work to date. In the current etch and sketch environment of musicians singing to beats generated by machines, it is refreshing to find an artist who wholeheartedly exudes meaning and truth, a feat that only a genuine musician can accomplish. She may be considered a newcomer to the music industry, but there is enough raw passion, talent, and promise on "Thorns On A Crown" to say definitively that Kirsten DeHaan will around for many years to come.

"Thorns On A Crown" Tracklisting:

1) 1984
"1984" skillfully maneuvers its way from beginning to end as DeHaan puts her vocal range along with a knack for soothing tones to good use, singing in a soft, but gutsy manner. The guitar playing over a catchy beat works well with her voice to produce a sultry and graceful fusion of folk and rock.

2) Double Or Nothing
DeHaan produces a well-crafted, solid folk-rock tune with passionate delivery over a foot-tapping guitar melody in "Double Or Nothing." The sharpness of her lyrics and gritty tone gives the song a freshness That will keep any listener engaged, even after multiple plays.

3) The Night Shift
"The Night Shift" delves into the very familiar territory of love as DeHaan's candor and humility together make this song easy to relate to. DeHaan's voice captures the feelings of a woman waiting and thirsting for love. Even the silences between notes seem to shout out her vulnerability.

4) I'm Coming Home
A piercing harmonica complements the delicacy in DeHaan's sweet voice in "I'm Coming Home." The layered sound and musicality gives a classic rock feel that is emphasized by the 'call and response' between DeHaan and the harmonica.

5) Ms. Daisy
"Ms. Daisy" builds a sweet melody around the idea of hope. Initially, the song seems inconspicuous and gentle, but DeHaan's voice is so melodious and colorful, it quickly works its way into the listener's heart and soul.

About Kirsten DeHaan
Kirsten DeHaan is a true jack of all musical trades. Not just a talented singer/songwriter and guitarist, she promotes her music via her label SirLady Records, does various philanthropic work for American soldiers in the Middle East, and is a strong and active proponent of the New York indie music scene.

DeHaan stomped onto the indie music scene to rave reviews in 2004 with her first album release "Conform." Critics compared her music to that of Nirvana, U2, and Belly. Her music has been downloaded over 1 million times via various peer-to-peer sites and featured on the hit reality shows Made and My Super Sweet Sixteen. Declaring "Conform" to be one of the most popular records next to the Killers and Ashlee Simpson by FreshFarmMusic.com, DeHaan was among five artists chosen for Men's Vogue/Hennessey Flaunt Your Taste Critics Choice Awards.

 Yanni, Chloe and Nathan have recorded their version of the Christmas classic -O'Holy Night.

It's available for purchase now on iTunes.

Just open your iTunes software and go to the iTunes store page.

In the search type Nathan Pacheco and you should see it in the search results.

Dear Artists and Friends:

I would like to ask your help with the largest grassroots effort that has been developed to "Bridge Unmet Needs to Untapped Resources" on the community level, in every United Nations member country. The name of project is the "Global Arts Integration Into Education Initiative," url:

www.unarts.org

Our latest global focus was Stand Up Against Poverty 2009 where 173,045,325 citizens gathered at over 3,000 events in more than 120 countries, demanding that their governments eradicate extreme poverty and achieve the Millennium Development Goals.

Radio and television networks can access the release "If You Loved Me" and soundtracks from the "Outside of the Box" album compilation through AirPlay Direct:

www.airplaydirect.com/music/stephenmichaelapatow

Questions or requests for additional information can be directed to:

Stephen Michael Apatow
Founder, Director of Research and Development
Humanitarian Resource Institute
Internet: www.humanitarian.net
Email: s.m.apatow@humanitarian.net

Director, HRI Global Arts Integration Into Education Initiative
Url: www.unarts.org
Twitter: unarts