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1 Asher Media Presents Amnesia Rock Fest – Concours Rocker

  • April 29, 2015
  • by Asher
  • · Asher Media Présente / Presents : AMNESIA ROCKFEST CONCOURS ROCKER · Asher Media Relations · Music News

Jon Asher – Music Publicist – ashermedia [AT] gmail.com

Radio Promotions – radiotrackingashermedia [AT] gmail.com

#514.581.5780 – www.ashermediarelations.com

NEWS RELEASE

Montreal, QC – April 29, 2015

Asher Media Presents Amnesia Rock Fest – Concours Rocker

Proceeds being donated to Animatch – Dog rescue and adoption

Asher Media Relations in association with Amnesia Rock Fest is proud to announce it will be hosting ‘Concours Rocker’, a series of battle of the bands dates for Montreal area rock / alternative / punk and metal bands to compete for one to perform at this year’s 2015 edition in Montebello, QC along with raising funds to aid dog rescue and adoption service Animatch.

Submissions will be open till May 3rd with 12 bands being selected for preliminary rounds being held on May 12th, 24th, and 28th at Les Katacombes.

The 4 bands with the highest percentage score from the judges after the three preliminary rounds will move on to the final, also at Katacombes on June 11th.

The winner of the final will perform at Rockfest plus get paid, get fed, get weekend fest passes along with a press announcement announcing winner to media.

To submit, please fill out and email the following info to ashermedia[at]gmail.com.

Band Name:

Genre:

Hometown:

Website:

Year band was formed:

Presskit (if any):

For more info on Amnesia Rock Fest, please visit the following links:

http://www.amnesiarockfest.com/

www.AsherMediaRelations.com

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Asher Media Présente Amnesia Rock Fest – Concours Rocker

Toutes les recettes seront remises à  Animatch – Services d’adoption de chien à but non lucratif

Asher Media Relations en collaboration avec Amnesia Rock Fest est fier d’annoncer  qu’elle présentera le ‘Concours Rocker’, une série de dates pour un concours de groupes de musique de la relève  Rock , Alternative , Punk et Métal Montréalaise offrant la chance de jouer sur scène à l’édition 2015 du Rockfest à Montebello, QC.

Les inscriptions se feront  jusqu’au 3 mai avec 12 groupes qui seront sélectionnés pour les rondes préliminaires qui  auront lieu le 12, 24, et 28 mai aux Katacombes.

Les  4 groupes avec le meilleur pointage (%) de nos juges après les 3 rondes préliminaires accéderont à la finale, aussi aux Katacombes le 11 juin.

Le gagnant de la finale jouera au Amnesia Rock Fest, avec un cachet, repas, et recevra des passes  pour toute la fin de semaine, ainsi qu’un communiqué de presse annonçant le gagnant aux médias.

Pour vous inscrire, veuillez envoyer les informations suivants à l’addresse courriel ashermedia[at]gmail.com.

Nom du Groupe:

Genre:

Ville:

Site web:

Actif depuis (année):

Dossier de presse:

Pour plus d’informations sur Amnesia Rocher Fest, s’il vous plaît visitez les liens suivants:

http://www.amnesiarockfest.com/

www.AsherMediaRelations.com

0 THANKS TO THOSE THAT ATTENDED THE Alberta Music​ SESSION Jon Asher AND Cara Ashbey​ LECTURED! IF YOU MISSED IT, HERE ARE THE RESOURCE DOCUMENTS FROM Asher Media Relations​ – JUST DOWNLOAD FROM THEIR SITE: http://www.albertamusic.org/download-past-events/

  • April 20, 2015
  • by Asher
  • · Asher Media Relations

THANKS TO THOSE THAT ATTENDED THE Alberta Music​ SESSION Jon Asher AND Cara Ashbey​ LECTURED! IF YOU MISSED IT, HERE ARE THE RESOURCE DOCUMENTS FROM Asher Media Relations​ – JUST DOWNLOAD FROM THEIR SITE:
http://www.albertamusic.org/download-past-events/

0 Asher Media Interview w/ Romanian Podcast w/ George Motoc

  • April 4, 2015
  • by Asher
  • · Asher Media Relations · Wacken Metal Battle Canada

http://georgemotoc.com/2015/04/04/metal-canadian-la-rock-din-capul-lui-motoc/#reblog

0 Alberta Music Presents THROWBACK THURSDAY (Calgary & Edmonton) – APRIL 16TH EDITION – PUBLICITY – w/ Asher Media Relations

  • April 1, 2015
  • by Asher
  • · Asher Media Relations

More Info – https://www.albertamusic.org/posts/throwback-thursday-publicity

Every second Thursday Alberta Music brings in a variety of experts from the music industry to hold consultations that provide advice, insight and guidance to artists and aspiring industry who are Alberta Music members, free of charge.

Throwback Thursday takes place twice per month from January 15 to April 23 2015, and consultations are either one-on-one meetings or in small groups requesting similar information. Consultations take place in Edmonton and Calgary, though you may schedule a phone consultation if you live elsewhere in Alberta.

APRIL 16TH EDITION

-PUBLICITY WITH ASHER MEDIA RELATIONS

Why publicity is important and how to best use a publicist to promote your bands albums, tours, and music.

CALGARY CONSULTANT – JON ASHER

Presentation and Q&A at National Music Center

CALGARY SIGNUP

Facebook Event

Jon Asher, known for being a regular fixture on the Montreal music scene, founded ASHER MEDIA RELATIONS in September 2007 to aid Indie bands in celebrating their head banging tunes to the world. A musician himself, and a McGill graduate in public relations, Jon had his epiphany – to help out the struggling artists and help them gain the attention they need to support their music. His credentials include working with a number of artists such as Gene Hoglan, Psychostick, Titans Eve, Nephelium, Ninjaspy plus Alberta based bands Scythia, All Else Fails, Death Toll Rising, Throne of Vengeance, Arrival of Autumn, Display of Decay and Farmageddon Open Air Fest plus overseeing national PR for Wacken Metal Battle Canada among many others. He has also guest lectured at McGill University on Music Publicity for the public relations program plus has spoken on panels at Indie Week Music Fest (Toronto), Noctis Fest (Calgary) and Halifax Pop Explosion. Asher’s previous endeavours have included former operator of F.A.M.E (Freedom Artist Management & Entertainment), working at CJAD 800AM (Montreal) as an intern in the promotions department, media relations coordinator for the TNC Theatre.

EDMONTON CONSULTANT – CARA ASHBEY

Presentation and Q&A at Cha Island

EDMONTON SIGNUP

Facebook Event

Cara Ashbey is an Alberta-based aggressive music publicist. She has been performing, booking, and promoting concerts since she was 16. After attending the Arts and Cultural Management Program offered at Grant MacEwan University, she focused on building a career as an Arts Administrator in Edmonton. She has been working at Asher Media Relations since 2013 supporting the development and promotion of independent aggressive music. She plays drums in a grindcore band called Preschool Shooting and has been an active publicist specializing in various types of aggressive music (Metal, Punk, Rock,etc.). In addition to being a publicist she has worked at CJSR 88.5 FM, Pawn Shop Live, and Avenue Skatepark in various capacities.

LEARN MORE ABOUT ASHER MEDIA!

0 NEWS: Asher Media Relations Offers FREE Valentine’s Compilation ‘Cupid Metal! Love Hurts! Love Scars! Vol 2.

  • February 13, 2015
  • by Asher
  • · Asher Media Relations

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For Interview, Album Requests, Media List contact

Jon Asher – Music Publicist – ashermedia [AT] gmail.com

Radio Promotions – radiotrackingashermedia [AT] gmail.com

#514.581.5780 – www.ashermediarelations.com

NEWS RELEASE

Montreal, QC – February 12, 2015

Asher Media Relations Offers FREE Valentine’s Compilation ‘Cupid Metal! Love Hurts! Love Scars! Vol 2.

     There’s no better holiday out there than Valentine’s Day to remind you of a broken heart. So….  Asher Media Relations is proud to present its next volume of heart felt tracks that best describe your inner pain!

Check out ‘Cupid Metal! Love Hurts! Love Scars! Vol 2.’ featuring a great amount of tracks to love and hate that special someone. I \m/\m/ you!

FREE DOWNLOAD – https://ashermedia.bandcamp.com/album/cupid-metal-love-hurts-love-scars-vol-2 

1. All Else Fails – La Demencia Violenta (4:58)

2. Blind Race – It’s Not Me (4:02)

3. BornBroken – Watch The World Unwind (3:47)

4. Death Toll Rising – Crack Open A Cold One (5:15)

5. Expain – Eating a Beating Heart (4:57)

6. Fayne – Bitch (4:30)

7. Laugh At The Fakes – Little Angel (2:48)

8. Norilsk – Planète Heurt (7:39)

9. Protokult – Desert Scourge (4:31)

10. Psychostick – Blue Screen (4:37)

11. Psychostick – My Clingy Girlfriend (5:02)

12. Them County Bastardz – Buzz Kill (4:03)

13. Throne of Vengeance – Live Evil (4:58)

14. Viathyn – Countess of Dischordia (7:12)

About:

Asher Media Relations is PR company based in Montreal, QC that aids bands getting heard and read about in rock and metal media for nearly a decade. The sampler is a free download, which features tracks from the talented artists AMR has the honour to represent

For more info on Asher Media Relations, please visit the following links:

Website: http://www.AsherMediaRelations.com

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/AsherMedia

Twitter: @AsherMedia

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0 The Price is Right!!! FREE!!! Asher Media Relations Holiday Sampler featuring 44 tracks of Punch In The Junk tunes!!!

  • December 22, 2014
  • by Asher
  • · Asher Media Relations

https://ashermedia.bandcamp.com/album/happy-metal-annihilation-vol-4

0 NEWS: FREE Download Alert! Asher Media Relations Offer Holiday Sampler ‘Happy Metal Annihilation Vol. 4’

  • December 12, 2014
  • by Asher
  • · Asher Media Relations

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For Interview, Album Requests, Media List contact

Jon Asher – Music Publicist – ashermedia [AT] gmail.com

Radio Promotions – radiotrackingashermedia [AT] gmail.com

C#.514.581.5780 – www.ashermediarelations.com

NEWS RELEASE

Montreal, QC – December 12, 2014

FREE Download Alert! Asher Media Relations Offer Holiday Sampler ‘Happy Metal Annihilation Vol. 4’

         It’s that time of year! Asher Media Relations is proud to offer their latest holiday sampler ‘Happy Metal Annihilation Vol. 4’ featuring 44 tracks of headbanging fury from bands they have had the honour of working with in 2014.

“It’s been a great year supporting metal and rock and we like to showcase this year’s talent we’ve enjoyed working with. We like to thank all our media friends, partners and the fans for your continuous support in helping the unheard to be heard! Looking forward to 2015!” comments AMR founder / music publicist Jon Asher.

Free Download – https://ashermedia.bandcamp.com/album/happy-metal-annihilation-vol-4 

1. All Else Fails – Anti Martyr 05:49
2. Arbitrator – For That Which May Appease Lions 06:56
3. Blind Race – Come And Get It 03:32
4. BornBroken – Watch The World Unwind 03:47
5. Conquer – A Worm’s Demise 05:23
6. Dark Century – Kill The Crowd 03:55
7. Death Toll Rising – Crack Open A Cold One 05:15
8. Disparager – R.I.P. Bill Hicks 05:46
9. Display of Decay – Outbreak of Infection 03:50
10. Double Experience – Congratulations on Second Place 03:28
11. Endless Chaos – Rejected Atrocity 03:52
12. Every Hour Kills – Chosen 03:53
13. Exes For Eyes – Tongues Like Figure Eights 04:40
14. Expain – Aggressions Progression 03:40
15. Fayne – Believers 04:05
16. Hollow – Landscape 04:48
17. Idol of Fear – All Sights Affixed, Ablaze 06:20
18. Ironstorm – The Watcher 05:40
19. Karkaos – Leap of Faith – re-recorded w/ New Vocalist Viky Boyer 04:26
20. Kill Matilda – I Want Revenge 02:44
21. Kolony – Echoes 04:06
22. Kryosphere – Thrown From The Sky 02:43
23. Laika – Escalation of Terror 04:26
24. Laugh At The Fakes – Killing Time 06:13
25. MIRE – Limitless Pt. 2 03:22
26. Mutank – Heavy Hand of The Doomsday Clock 03:38
27. New Jacobin Club – Champagne Ivy 04:00
28. Ninjaspy – Skaingkh (The Skank) 03:55
29. Norilsk – Japetus 08:15
30. Odium – Failure II 04:16
31. Protokult – Get Me A Beer! 03:04
32. Psychotic Gardening – Open Casket ft. Tim Roth (Into Eternity) and Chuck Wepfer (Broken Hope) 07:22
33. Psychostick – Obey The Beard 03:53
34. Puttin On The Foil – Drunk And Stupid 03:58
35. Quartered – Violent Love 03:02
36. The Body Politic – Armature 04:12
37. The Rough Boys – Blood, Booze And Gasoline 03:57
38. Throne of Vengeance – Live Evil 04:58
39. Trainwreck Architect – As Killers Breathe ft. guitar solo by Jeff Waters (Annihilator) 04:31
40. Tribune – Insectoid 04:50
41. Unbeing – Rapture 03:05
42. Until Dawn – Horizon 05:28
43. Viathyn – Ageless Stranger 07:13
44. Where Giants Once Stood – Living In Security 04:27

About: Asher Media Relations is PR company based in Montreal, QC that aids bands getting heard and read about in rock and metal media around the globe for nearly a decade. For more info, please visit the following links.

Website: www.AsherMediaRelations.com

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Asher-Media-Relations/165495083464661

Twitter: @AsherMusicPRGuy

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0 Fixion Media Interview w/ Asher Media Relations founder Jon Asher – Talking PR, Wacken and more!

  • October 7, 2014
  • by Asher
  • · Asher Media Relations

http://fixionmedia.com/fm/asher-media/

0 Asher Media Relations speaking at Indie Week conference for International Touring / Booking panel – Friday, October 17, 2014 from 12-12:45pm @ Bond Place Hotel (65 Dundas St E, Toronto, ON

  • September 26, 2014
  • by Asher
  • · Asher Media Relations · Indie Week

That’s right folks! I’ll be speaking at this year’s Indie Week conference on the International Touring / Booking panel as a Publicist who has worked PR for tons on Canadian, USA and European Tours!

If you’re in the Toronto area on Friday, October 17, 2014 from 12-12:45pm @ Bond Place Hotel (65 Dundas St E, Toronto, ON M5B 2G8) http://www.indie101.com/international-touring-booking/

LOCATION: WINDSOR ROOM
INTERNATIONAL TOURING / BOOKING

MODERATORS: TBA
PANELISTS:
CHRIS CASE (DAN LAWRIE INSURANCE BROKERS)
BLAZE BAYLEY (UK/IRON MAIDEN)
MARK ARMOR (UK / DUSTY POP ENTERTAINMENT)
JON ASHER (ASHER MEDIA RELATIONS)
MARKY RAY (NINE INCH NAILS)
LEANNE HARRISON (SIN AGENCY)

0 Asher Media Relations Offers FREE Valentine’s Compilation ‘Cupid Metal! Love Hurts! Love Scars! Vol 1.

  • February 11, 2014
  • by Asher
  • · Asher Media Relations

Asher Media Relations Offers FREE Valentine’s Compilation ‘Cupid Metal! Love Hurts! Love Scars! Vol 1.

         Oh love… how it hurts, how it scorns, makes us dreamy eye… and once in awhile… lets us fall for the one we’ve been waiting for. With the success of their last three volumes of their holiday sampler ‘Happy Metal Annihilation’, Asher Media Relations is proud to unleash their very first special Valentine’s Day compilation. ‘Cupid Metal! Love Hurts! Love Scars! Vol. 1’ is now available for FREE download and features 15 metal/rock tracks to love and hate that special someone. I \m/\m/ you!

“I love the holidays! Especially a heartwarming one like Valentine’s Day, share the love and the music!” comments Jon Asher, music publicist and founder of Asher Media Relations.

Asher Media Relations is PR company based in Montreal, QC that aids bands getting heard and read about in rock and metal media for over half a decade. The sampler is a free download, which features tracks from the talented artists AMR has the honour to work with.

FREE DOWNLOAD – https://ashermedia.bandcamp.com/album/cupid-metal-love-hurts-love-scars-vol-1

1. P.S.S. – Happy Valentine’s Day 00:06
2. BornBroken – Anger of The Day 03:34
3. Deathpoint – Sinister 04:04
4. All Else Fails – Anti Martyr 05:49
5. Death Toll Rising – Crack Open A Cold One 05:15
6. FATALITY – Bleed Me Useless 03:49
7. Trainwreck Architect – Dream Pariah 03:31
8. Edge of Attack – Forever 03:46
9. Until Dawn – DNR 05:59
10. Breached – Happy 03:17
11. Psychostick – My Clingy Girlfriend 05:02
12. Kill Matilda – Pomegranate 02:46
13. THE IN’n’OUTS – Scorpion On My Pillow 04:09
14. MIRE – Catalan Atlas 05:05
15. Unbeing – Zomb!

For more info on Asher Media Relations, please visit the following links:

Website: www.AsherMediaRelations.com

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Asher-Media-Relations/165495083464661

Twitter: @AsherMusicPRGuy

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