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Netizens, gamers, and trendsetters need no introduction to the underground multi-media phenom that is Tila Nguyen. Since the dawn of the new millennium Tila Tequila, as she’s known to millions of fans, has carved herself a niche in pop culture, generating buzz with each project she undertakes. She first graced the pages of Playboy at age 19, eventually making a total of six appearances in the magazine. Soon, modeling gigs and television offers were pouring in. But Tila’s true love has always been music, and she decided to pursue it. And with a smash-hit on MTV and an international fan base that follows her every move, it’s safe to say the public is ready. The youngest of three children born to Vietnamese parents, Tila (pronounced TEE-luh) says she’s been influenced by Bikini Kill’s Kathleen Hannah, Berlin , and early Madonna. If these influences honed her ear for music, perhaps hours spent singing Karaoke helped Tila develop her stage persona. "In my family, it was all about Karaoke," Tila says. "Every holiday we would go to my aunt’s house and everyone would just sing Karaoke all day,” she laughs. Recorded in Sweden , the six-song EP draws from a myriad of aural influences to serve up a sound that’s as eclectic as the artist herself. Paying equal homage to ’80s pop, new wave, and contemporary electronica, Sex is a fresh interpretation of atmospheric dance music. Tila penned the lyrics and melodies for each track, while Swedish producer Daniel "Supergrass" Johansen laid down the beats and produced the EP. While hints of Duran Duran, Bjork, and pre-Virgin Madonna are unmistakable, the Swedish production and Tila’s playful vocals give the EP a flavor all its own. “Working with Tila was wonderful,” says Johansen. “The songs came out with the perfect energy.” "My personality is pretty loud and colorful and I always have something to say," Tila remarks. "Music allows me to express myself. If you want to send a message out there to the world, music is the best way to do it." With her new EP “Sex” hitting both online sites and retail stores, the world will be getting the message soon.

Netizens, gamers, and trendsetters need no introduction to the underground multi-media phenom that is Tila Nguyen. Since the dawn of the new millennium Tila Tequila, as she’s known to millions of fans, has carved herself a niche in pop culture, generating buzz with each project she undertakes. She first graced the pages of Playboy at age 19, eventually making a total of six appearances in the magazine. Soon, modeling gigs and television offers were pouring in. But Tila’s true love has always been music, and she decided to pursue it. And with a smash-hit on MTV and an international fan base that follows her every move, it’s safe to say the public is ready.

The youngest of three children born to Vietnamese parents, Tila (pronounced TEE-luh) says she’s been influenced by Bikini Kill’s Kathleen Hannah, Berlin , and early Madonna. If these influences honed her ear for music, perhaps hours spent singing Karaoke helped Tila develop her stage persona. "In my family, it was all about Karaoke," Tila says. "Every holiday we would go to my aunt’s house and everyone would just sing Karaoke all day,” she laughs.

Recorded in Sweden , the six-song EP draws from a myriad of aural influences to serve up a sound that’s as eclectic as the artist herself. Paying equal homage to ’80s pop, new wave, and contemporary electronica, Sex is a fresh interpretation of atmospheric dance music. Tila penned the lyrics and melodies for each track, while Swedish producer Daniel "Supergrass" Johansen laid down the beats and produced the EP. While hints of Duran Duran, Bjork, and pre-Virgin Madonna are unmistakable, the Swedish production and Tila’s playful vocals give the EP a flavor all its own. “Working with Tila was wonderful,” says Johansen. “The songs came out with the perfect energy.”

"My personality is pretty loud and colorful and I always have something to say," Tila remarks. "Music allows me to express myself. If you want to send a message out there to the world, music is the best way to do it." With her new EP “Sex” hitting both online sites and retail stores, the world will be getting the message soon.


Not since the early ‘90s has a singular and definitive sound taken rock music by storm. Following the demise of Seattle grunge, rock has drifted about, meandering in search of a unique, bold direction. Now into this void steps Melody Club, a new band from Sweden ready to chart the future course of rock ‘n roll. An alt rock band with pop rock sensibilities, Melody Club is set to release their U.S. debut, 'At Your Service', 12 tracks of danceable, punk-tinged new wave that’s at once sophisticated and accessible to the uninitiated. The Melody Club sound reminds one of a limo ride through the seedy section of town. It’s a sound that manages to be simultaneously grimy and luxe, at once gritty and glamorous, raw yet polished. The 12 cuts on 'At Your Service' are bouncy and catchy, proving that band frontman and chief songwriter Kristofer Östergren doesn’t overthink the creative process or bog these tunes down with pretension. The result is an approachable concoction of effortless melodies blended with atmospheric synth and an uncomplicated beat. “Our melodies are our essence, our core,” says Östergren. “All the other ingredients that go into a song—lyrics, rhythms—are built around the melodies since they have always been the foundation to our music.” The five band members met through Northeast Sweden’s insular music scene and began playing together in the mid-1990s, eventually forming Melody Club in ‘99. The band spent a few years honing their chops through constant touring in their native Sweden and throughout Europe . These tours earned them a huge following of devoted fans, a tour with Kylie Minogue, and a gold record.

Not since the early ‘90s has a singular and definitive sound taken rock music by storm. Following the demise of Seattle grunge, rock has drifted about, meandering in search of a unique, bold direction. Now into this void steps Melody Club, a new band from Sweden ready to chart the future course of rock ‘n roll. An alt rock band with pop rock sensibilities, Melody Club is set to release their U.S. debut, 'At Your Service', 12 tracks of danceable, punk-tinged new wave that’s at once sophisticated and accessible to the uninitiated. The Melody Club sound reminds one of a limo ride through the seedy section of town. It’s a sound that manages to be simultaneously grimy and luxe, at once gritty and glamorous, raw yet polished.

The 12 cuts on 'At Your Service' are bouncy and catchy, proving that band frontman and chief songwriter Kristofer Östergren doesn’t overthink the creative process or bog these tunes down with pretension. The result is an approachable concoction of effortless melodies blended with atmospheric synth and an uncomplicated beat. “Our melodies are our essence, our core,” says Östergren. “All the other ingredients that go into a song—lyrics, rhythms—are built around the melodies since they have always been the foundation to our music.”

The five band members met through Northeast Sweden’s insular music scene and began playing together in the mid-1990s, eventually forming Melody Club in ‘99. The band spent a few years honing their chops through constant touring in their native Sweden and throughout Europe . These tours earned them a huge following of devoted fans, a tour with Kylie Minogue, and a gold record.


You might remember Josh Joplin. A couple years back he was signed to Artemis Records and contracted as a Jive songwriter. Folks enjoyed his records. They were produced by fancy guys with big names who liked to play with knobs. He was making a living. And he was making "hits." But he wasn't making himself happy. Until one day, he went to do some laundry. While making the 10-minute walk through his Brooklyn neighborhood, Josh came across a small group of people watching a man playing guitar on his stoop. At one point, the man noticed Josh and asked if he'd like to join in for few songs. He did, and it reminded him why he loved to play music. Josh Joplin took a fresh approach to making his new album "Jaywalker". He set out to recover the simple joy of playing songs with a few friends in the basements and garages of his youth. The record was co-produced by Josh and his old friend Issa Diao (Good Clean Fun) and featured a whole cast of familiar faces, including Mike Schleibaum (Darkest Hour), Ani Cordero (Cordero, Man Or Astroman?), Peter Salett, Chris Verene (RockATeens), Ken Olden, (Damnation A.D.) -- even the principal of Josh's old middle school, the man who taught him to play guitar -- who all stopped by to become a part of the mix. Joplin (whose hit, "Camera One" was produced by former Talking Head, Jerry Harrison) achieved something on this record that he was unable to on others he's made -- honest and inspired performances of songs that pay tribute to a city he loves, a father he's lost, and the transcendent nature of nostalgia.

You might remember Josh Joplin. A couple years back he was signed to Artemis Records and contracted as a Jive songwriter. Folks enjoyed his records. They were produced by fancy guys with big names who liked to play with knobs. He was making a living. And he was making "hits." But he wasn't making himself happy. Until one day, he went to do some laundry. While making the 10-minute walk through his Brooklyn neighborhood, Josh came across a small group of people watching a man playing guitar on his stoop. At one point, the man noticed Josh and asked if he'd like to join in for few songs. He did, and it reminded him why he loved to play music.

Josh Joplin took a fresh approach to making his new album "Jaywalker". He set out to recover the simple joy of playing songs with a few friends in the basements and garages of his youth. The record was co-produced by Josh and his old friend Issa Diao (Good Clean Fun) and featured a whole cast of familiar faces, including Mike Schleibaum (Darkest Hour), Ani Cordero (Cordero, Man Or Astroman?), Peter Salett, Chris Verene (Rock*A*Teens), Ken Olden, (Damnation A.D.) -- even the principal of Josh's old middle school, the man who taught him to play guitar -- who all stopped by to become a part of the mix. Joplin (whose hit, "Camera One" was produced by former Talking Head, Jerry Harrison) achieved something on this record that he was unable to on others he's made -- honest and inspired performances of songs that pay tribute to a city he loves, a father he's lost, and the transcendent nature of nostalgia.