Matt Rogers' Top 10 Albums of the Year!

Matt Rogers' Top 10 Albums of 2011

1. Miss Angie - Kick Drum (Single)
2. Munoz
3. Chris McLeod - Travelers
4. Jim Labriola - Heart Improvement
5. Scarlet White - Breathe (EP)
6. Emory Anderson - Boom Bam!!! (Single)
7. Francesca Battistelli - Hundred More Years
8. Seventh Day Slumber - Anthem Of Angels
9. Jamie Grace - One Song At A Time
10. Phil Wichham - Response

Matt Rogers is the Founder & President of Transform Music Group

REVIEW: Jesus Wired: Indie Hits! Vol. 1

Check out the amazing review by Joshua Andre from Christian Music Zine for "Jesus Wired: Indie Hits! Vol. 1" which was just released today. They gave the album a 4.5 out of 5 rating!

Introducing: Jesus Wired: Indie Hits! Vol. 1

For Immediate Release

CHREMATIZO LABEL GROUP & JESUS WIRED ENTERTAINMENT RELEASE INDIE COMPILATION ALBUM
Companies Join Forces to Release “Jesus Wired: Indie Hits! Vol. 1”

(Nashville, Tenn.) November 25, 2011 – Nashville-based Christian entertainment companies Chrematizo Label Group and JesusWired Entertainment are set to release an independent compilation album November 29th containing eighteen tracks from former major label and other established artists, as well as notable up-and-coming stars of today and tomorrow.

Currently home to CLG Distribution, Jacob’s Well Records, Trendency Records and Voluminous Records, Chrematizo Label Group is partnering with Christian digital media upstart JesusWired Entertainment to bring a compilation of truly exciting and viable independent content to the marketplace. In the vein of best-selling compilations like WOW Hits and Now Hear This, the Jesus Wired: Indie Hits! series is poised to become an ongoing must-have collection for Christians devoted to truly artistic music and the discovery of artists underrepresented through traditional mediums.

Chrematizo Label Group President David C. Coleman states, “we’re very excited to be working with Jesus Wired Entertainment on the release of this brand new compilation series. Personally, I’ve always found sampler and compilation albums to be a truly effective discovery mechanism for much of the most credible underground content. Cross-promotion is also a great facet of these types of releases.”

From legendary Black Gospel pioneer Keith Pringle to some of CCM’s past, present and future stars, the compilation is loaded with exceptionally artistic music. Former Word/Myrrh Records artist Miss Angie returns with the brilliant dance/pop single “Kick Drum.” Matt Papa, formerly of Centricity/Spin360, brings the uncompromising spirit of Keith Green back to Christian music through unabashedly Christ-centered lyrics. And BET’s “Sunday’s Best” semi-finalist Maurice Griffin demonstrates why he is a colossal force to be reckoned with. But that’s just the beginning. Some of the newest and most gifted Holy Hip-Hop artists from the genre bring a message of hope to the streets through lyrical, rhythmic poetry. Former Wu-Tang/Killa Bees collaborator 7vnseal adopts a compelling “Christian Soldier” mindset and manifests a level of street credibility rarely found in Gospel Rap. And the word-for-word King James Bible rap recitals of John The Rap’tist are truly something to behold.

About Chrematizo Label Group
Nashville, Tennessee-based CLG Distribution is a distributor of music, video and other Christian-related product to the Christian and general markets. The company was founded in 2004 to create a flexible solution for accessing physical and digital distribution channels and to enable independent Christian rock, pop, gospel and worship acts to focus on what they do best – share their vision with the world through music. For more information, visit www.chrematizo.com.

About Jesus Wired Entertainment
Nashville, Tennessee-based Jesus Wired Entertainment is a primary source for independent Christian music and digital media. Formed in 2011, the focus is to bring quality Christian content to consumers and provide an environment in which to educate and equip independent musicians interested in pursuing a career in music ministry by preparing them for both the commercial and ministerial aspects of the Christian music business. For more information on Jesus Wired, visit www.jesuswired.com.

Tomorrow Is The Last Day For Amazing Free Christian Music From CLG!

Tomorrow is the last day you'll be able to get this great Christian music sampler for free at NoiseTrade.com.

Pick up the CLG Distribution Free Music Sampler featuring some of the amazing new material available through CLG Distribution this fall. Amongst those featured on the album are former Word/Myrrh Records artist Miss Angie, former Centricity/SPIN360 artist Matt Papa, former WU-TANG collaborator 7vnseal, BET's "Sunday's Best" finalist Maurice Griffin, Canadian Dove Award-Winning artist Jon Bauer, JCTV Top 10 Video Countdown Guest Host John The Rap'tist and many more amazingly fresh indie Christian artists. Click HERE to visit NoiseTrade for the free album download:

Artists include:

1. Miss Angie - Kick Drum
   
2. Matt Papa - Jesus Is Lord
3. Jon Bauer - Light of Another World
4. Mosaic - Japheth Song
5. Scarlet White - Breathe
6. Fades Away - Choir of Failure (from the upcoming album Perceptions)
   
7. At The Onset - Notwithstanding
8. 39 Stripes - Saving Me A Place
9. Maurice Griffin - My Heavenly Father
10. 7vnseal - D-Day (from the upcoming album Drama On The Horizon)
    
11. Sir-Viva & Result - Keep Flying
12. John The Rap'tist - God Is Love (1st John 4)
13. CY - As The World Turns
14. Soul Water - Get It Done
15. Zerubbabel - I Know You Coming Back

CLG Distribution Free Music Sampler - Fall 2011

Pick up the brand new CLG Distribution Free Music Sampler featuring some of the amazing new material available through CLG Distribution this fall. Amongst those featured on the album are former Word/Myrrh Records artist Miss Angie, former Centricity/SPIN360 artist Matt Papa, former WU-TANG collaborator 7vnseal, BET's "Sunday's Best" finalist Maurice Griffin, Canadian Dove Award-Winning artist Jon Bauer, JCTV Top 10 Video Countdown Guest Host John The Rap'tist and many more amazingly fresh indie Christian artists. Click HERE to visit NoiseTrade for the free album download:

Artists include:

1. Miss Angie - Kick Drum
   
2. Matt Papa - Jesus Is Lord
3. Jon Bauer - Light of Another World
4. Mosaic - Japheth Song
5. Scarlet White - Breathe
6. Fades Away - Choir of Failure (from the upcoming album Perceptions)
   
7. At The Onset - Notwithstanding
8. 39 Stripes - Saving Me A Place
9. Maurice Griffin - My Heavenly Father
10. 7vnseal - D-Day (from the upcoming album Drama On The Horizon)
    
11. Sir-Viva & Result - Keep Flying
12. John The Rap'tist - God Is Love (1st John 4)
13. CY - As The World Turns
14. Soul Water - Get It Done
15. Zerubbabel - I Know You Coming Back
    

Miss Angie's "Kick Drum" Single Invades Christian Radio!

Back after a decade-long hiatus, Miss Angie's "Kick Drum" single is being added to Christian radio stations across the globe at an impressive rate.

This weeks adds include:

* WMKL in Miami, FL

* Effect Radio Network (a network with 57 stations in California, Hawaii, Idaho, Iowa, Mississippi, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, New York, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Carolina, South Dakota, Texas and Washington (state).

Visit iTunes to peep the track now!

The Triumphant Return of Miss Angie!

A native of Springfield, Mo., Angie Turner, better known as Miss Angie, first introduced her signature blend of rock, electronic and pop sounds on debut album, 100 Million Eyeballs, released by Myrrh/Word Records in 1997. The record spawned a No. 1 CHR single with “Lift My Eyes,” whose music video was featured on “WOW 1997-98: The Year’s Top Christian Music Videos” DVD. Miss Angie followed her freshman release with a second album, Triumphantine in 1999, which again produced a No. 1 CHR hit “Dancin’ In My Head.” The two critically acclaimed projects additionally afforded Miss Angie touring opportunities alongside such artists as Sixpence None the Richer while garnering her major festival appearances, including Cornerstone, among others.

“Kick Drum” announces the triumphant return of Miss Angie to the forefront of Christian Music. Mixed by Jonathan Castelli (Lady Gaga), this infectious new single is already proving to have a huge impact in its first week at Christian CHR & Rock radio. Preview/buy the single NOW on iTunes!

Transform Music Group Signs Female Rock Artist Miss Angie

(NASHVILLE, Tenn.) Feb. 9, 2011—Nashville-based label Transform Music Group announces the addition of female rock artist Miss Angie to its roster. A pioneer of the CCM female rock movement, Miss Angie will release her third national album, Time & Space, on July 26.

Debuting on the music scene in 1997, Miss Angie returns with a new look, new music, and new label partner for her latest endeavor, a 12-song record featuring beautifully simplistic and startlingly crafted melodies that rock.

Transform Music Group founder and president Matt Rogers comments, “Miss Angie paved the way for many of the female artists we enjoy today. Veteran fans of Christian music will instantly fall back in love with Miss Angie, and we're excited to introduce her to a brand new generation of listeners.”

“I'm so over-the-top happy to be back making music again and to be working with Matt Rogers and Transform Music!” says Miss Angie. “I love their vision and heart. It's so cool for me to get to live out this dream God put in my heart, and I look forward to doing that with Transform.”

The new album will feature production on two tracks by Joshua Silverberg (Edison Glass) and be backed by a major push to Christian Hit Radio. Additional details are forthcoming. For more information, visit www.transform-music.com.

About Miss Angie
A native of Springfield, Mo., Angie Turner, better known a Miss Angie, first introduced her signature blend of rock, electronic and pop sounds on debut album, 100 Million Eyeballs, released by Myrrh Records in 1997. The record spawned a No. 1 CHR single with “Lift My Eyes,” whose music video was featured on “WOW 1998-97: The Year’s Top Christian Music Videos” DVD. Miss Angie followed her freshman release with a second album, Triumphantine in 1999, which again produced a No. 1 CHR hit “Dancin’ In My Head.” The two critically acclaimed projects additionally afforded Miss Angie touring opportunities alongside such artists as Sixpence None the Richer while garnering her major festivals appearances, including Cornerstone, among others. For more information on Miss Angie, visit: www.missangie.net.

About Transform Music Group
Transform Music Group, a division of Mattrix Media Group, was founded by Matt Rogers, a 15-year veteran of the Christian music industry. The foundation of Transform Music Group is based on Acts 4:13 “The members of the council were amazed when the boldness of Peter and John, for they could see that they were ordinary men with no special training in the Scriptures. They also recognized them as men who had been with Jesus.” For more information, visit www.transform-music.com or www.twitter.com/transformmusicg