On Dec. 11, Dream Records and One Moment Productions will be combining their efforts to create their first highly anticipated end of the year party with some of their top bands leading the venue……it is going to be huge!


Performing at the event will be some of Dream Records’ most notable bands including Press Play, Marlene Brehm, Nicole Croteau, The Sanctuary and Jonathan Thulin.  With Jonathan Thulin and Press Play albums already released and seeing critical acclaim, look out for big releases from Marlene Brehm (4/10), Nicole Croteau (3/13) and The Sanctuary (1/10).  All of the bands will be playing their popular songs along with some never before heard songs for the audience and will also be performing your favorite classic Christmas tunes of the holiday season.


The Dream Records Christmas Party will start at 6:00pm PST at Dream’s venue,. Dream 118 in Simi Valley, Ca. where the venue will be sponsored by One Moment Productions, K-LIFE 89.5 FM, HearItFirst.com and NH1, which is New Hope Christian Fellowship’s Saturday night service in Simi Valley.


Tickets for the event will be $12 each and are now available online at http://onemomentproductions.eventbrite.com <http://onemomentproductions.eventbrite.com/> . Concert-goers are asked to bring donated canned goods and clothing that will go to help feed and clothe the homeless through New Hope Christian Fellowship’s food and clothing ministry.


This event will be one of the biggest end-of-the-year celebrations in Dream Records’ history and if you would like to be a part of this special occasion, buy your tickets as soon as you can because they will sell out fast!


Here’s the address to show: 2251 Ward Ave. Simi Valley, CA 93065


For more information about the sponsors go to:


K-LIFE 89.5 FM – www.klife.org <http://www.klife.org/>


NH1 – www.newhopewestcoast.org <http://www.newhopewestcoast.org/>


Hear It First – www.hearitfirst.com <http://www.hearitfirst.com/>


One Moment Productions – www.facebook.com/onemomentproductions <http://www.facebook.com/onemomentproductions>

Today, PRESS PLAY is thrilled to release their third studio album, World Anthem, with Dream Records to what they hope will bring a refreshing sound to worship. Upon releasing, World Anthem, immediately charted on iTunes debuting at No. 12 on the Christian Gospel section of iTunes and still climbing.

This album has already been well received from it’s fans and critics about it’s worshipful dance / pop sound - from a near perfect 10 out of 10 review in ChristianMusicReview to multiple features sharing the heart behind this album. World Anthem has also seen success at radio - as the single “Three Little Words” is climbing up the CHR charts this week.

Media outlets on World Anthem:
“Almost the whole album is devoted to electronic dance music that is meant to move your body while the lyrics are meant to inspire you and encourage you to be bold about your faith in Jesus.”
- JesusFreakHideout
 
“You'll be amazed that something in this genre this good could actually be Christian, but it is, blatantly..”
- CMAddict
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"Press Play’s third Dream Records release World Anthem is certainly a fantastic one!."
- ChristianMusicReview 9.7 out of 10 review
 
“This band’s unique way of spreading the Gospel while getting people jumpin’ is what makes them so appealing,...”
 ?- NewReleaseTuesday
 
“The album, fronted by the totally catchy and enjoyable dance/pop, also features a wonderful share of powerful worship songs..”
- JaysMusikBlog
 To buy World Anthem visit: www.itunes.com/pressplay <http://www.itunes.com/pressplay>

For more information visit: www.ThisIsPressPlay.com <http://www.ThisIsPressPlay.com>  and www.DreamMusicGroup.com <http://www.DreamMusicGroup.com>

 

Los Angeles natives and internet sensations PRESS PLAY, known throughout various music-loving circles for their unique approach to marketing, will launch their 3rd album on Dream Records / Universal on Tuesday, September 27th, 2011.  The album, which is a follow up from their hugely successfully album NY2LA, will give their fans a much more evolved version to their electronic / dance / pop style.

In connection to their new album's release, the group is video streaming their first single, “Three Little Words” on www.ThisIsPressPlay.com as it's hiting radio outlets everywhere.  The band and label plan on continuously leaking every song off "World Anthem" once a week for their fans to listen to leading up to the release.

“I believe this is IT - the ONE!  I believe and pray this album is the album to reach the hearts and ears of the people, that has always been in our hearts to reach.” says founding member Dave Hanley. Not only was the creation of this project the most humbling and exciting yet but I can't wait for everyone to take the journey of a lifetime, through these songs".

"I hope that people have as much fun listening to this album as we had recording it." says Sada K, who’s solo album is slated for 2012 on Dream Records. “It's a new chapter for us as a band and I'm excited to let the world hear what we've had so much fun working on. It was so much fun recording this album and it's exciting to be able to share it!”        

For more information visit: www.ThisIsPressPlay.com and www.DreamMusicGroup.com

Universal Music/Dream Records artist Press Play debuts at #3 on this week’s Billboard Christian Album Chart and at #59 on the Top 200 Chart with their sophomore album NY2LA which released on August 24, 2010.  Proceeds from album sales benefit the Dream Center and its philanthropic causes nationwide.

Currently Press Play is on a 100 city nationwide tour, playing to fans of approx 5,000 nightly and will continue their tour through 2010 and early 2011.

Press Play’s current radio single, “NY2LA,” holds the #20 spot on the CHR Billboard Chart. The single was co-produced by Grammy Award winner Brian Kennedy and mixed by Bob Horn (Ne-Yo, Akon, Timbaland) and Sean Tallman (Rihanna, The Game, Ne-Yo). “NY2LA” is a national danceable hit song with a contemporary rock and pop feel.  With a cameo from the star of Everybody Hates Chris, Tyler James Williams, “NY2LA” is a powerful call to all, literally from NY to LA, to get involved in making a difference in someone's life and be a positive change in their communities.

The NY2LA album features an eclectic compilation of 12 inspiring and introspective dance, pop, R&B and rock songs as well as a music video for the album’s first single “NY2LA.”  The music video features hundreds of dance groups from diverse cities across the U.S who sent in their creative renditions of the signature “NY2LA Dance” resulting in a brilliantly entertaining and high energy performance.

Breaking out on the music scene in 2009 with fans across the country, Press Play’s debut CD, Life is Beautiful, hit the Billboard Christian Chart at #2 and the Top 200 chart at #45 in its first week out with appearances on NBC’s Today Show, FOX News, and other major media outlets.

Brought together by Matthew Barnett, acclaimed as one of the most dynamic voices in today’s culture as founder of The Los Angeles Dream Center, Press Play was developed with a new and exciting vision for music; to change lives with a positive and relevant voice.

On the NY2LA album, Press Play’s six unique and talented members inspire listeners with their deep and meaningful words in an upbeat and dance-oriented manner.  Several of the standout hit tracks include “Love Somebody,” an 80‘s tribute song and “Getcha Hands Up” co-produced by Theron Feemster  (Jay-Z, Will Smith, Jamie Foxx).  Singing about love, friendship and the power within us all to change the world, Press Play has created twelve exceptional songs that resonate with fans of all music genres.

The Los Angeles Dream Center serves more than 40,000 people each week in the L.A. area alone, through its feeding programs and outreach to the poor and needy and in 180 + locations across the U.S.
Today, the original Dream Center, located in the heart of poverty and hopelessness in central L.A., has over 700 people in its various in-house programs. Additionally, every week thousands more receive food and other services to meet their spiritual and physical needs. Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, The Dream Center provides solutions to many the culture’s troubling issues, such as human trafficking, abandoned teens, gangs, homeless families, drugs and violence.  

Currently Press Play can be seen each Thursday where they perform at the historic Angelus Temple in Los Angeles. Entertaining in an auditorium equipped with line-array speakers, 52-foot panoramic screen, LED stage panels, and a high-tech sound system, Press Play performs for thousands of individuals each week from all walks of life. Captivating fans with heartfelt songs, Press Play continues to reinvent themselves, serving as a model for culturally relevant musicians worldwide.

Universal Music/Dream Records artist, Press Play, to release its sophomore album, NY2LA, on August 24, 2010 featuring an eclectic compilation of 12 inspiring and introspective dance, pop, R&B and rock songs along with a music video in conjunction with a national tour.  Proceeds from album sales benefit the Dream Center and its philanthropic causes nationwide.

Currently, Press Play’s signature dance moves from their single, NY2LA, music video have inspired dance challenges between rivaling groups in cities across the nation.  To view this video and the online press room please visit: http://www.pressvillave.com/pressplay

Breaking out on the music scene with fans across the country, Press Play’s debut CD, Life is Beautiful, hit the Billboard Top 200 chart at #45 in its first week out, with appearances on NBC’s Today Show, FOX News, TBN and other major media outlets. Brought together by Matthew Barnett, acclaimed as one of the most dynamic voices in today’s culture as founder of The Los Angeles Dream Center, Press Play was developed with a new and exciting vision for music; to change lives with a positive and relevant voice.

Already garnering great attention with their latest record, Press Play’s current radio single, “NY2LA,” was co-produced by Grammy Award winner Brian Kennedy and mixed by Bob Horn (Ne-Yo, Akon, Timbaland) and Sean Tallman (Rihanna, The Game, Ne-Yo). The single is a national danceable hit song with a contemporary rock and pop feel.  With a cameo from the star of Everybody Hates Chris, Tyler James Williams, “NY2LA” is a powerful call to all, literally from NY to LA, to get involved in making a difference in someone's life and be a positive change in their communities.

On the NY2LA album, Press Play’s six unique and talented members inspire listeners with their deep and meaningful words in an upbeat and dance-oriented manner.  Several of the standout hit tracks include “Love Somebody,” an 80‘s tribute song and “Getcha Hands Up” co-produced by Theron Feemster  (Jay-Z, Will Smith, Jamie Foxx).  Singing about love, friendship and the power within us all to change the world, Press Play has created twelve exceptional songs that resonate with fans of all music genres.

Featured on the new release and the “NY2LA” music video are fans shown performing the signature “NY2LA” dance in diverse cities and settings across the country.  Hundreds of dance groups sent in their creative renditions of the “NY2LA Dance” with rivaling dance challenges from city to city, resulting in a brilliantly entertaining combination, which can be found both on the album and at this link: http://www.ny2latour.com/videos.html.

Kicking off its nationwide, 100 city concert tour on July 30 in Las Vegas, NV, Press Play will also play benefit concerts across the U.S. throughout 2010, with record sales and all donations going toward the Dream Center’s philanthropic charities and Holt International’s adoption outreaches worldwide.

The Los Angeles Dream Center serves more than 40,000 people each week in the L.A. area alone, through its feeding programs and outreach to the poor and needy and in 180 + locations across the U.S. Today, the original Dream Center, located in the heart of poverty and hopelessness in central L.A., has over 700 people in its various in-house programs. Additionally, every week thousands more receive food and other services to meet their spiritual and physical needs. Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, The Dream Center provides solutions to many the culture’s troubling issues, such as human trafficking, abandoned teens, gangs, homeless families, drugs and violence.  

Currently Press Play can be seen each Thursday where they perform at the historic Angelus Temple in Los Angeles. Entertaining in an auditorium equipped with line-array speakers, 52-foot panoramic screen, LED stage panels, and a high-tech sound system, Press Play performs for thousands of individuals each week from all walks of life. Captivating fans with heartfelt songs, Press Play continues to reinvent themselves, serving as a model for culturally relevant musicians worldwide.

For more information, including Press Play’s complete tour schedule and personal blog, please visit: http://www.ny2latour.com/.  To view the online press room please visit: http://www.pressvillave.com/pressplay