Thursday Evening, July 17, 2008 at Pyramind, 832 Folsom Street, San Francisco "Submit Your Tracks And Be Heard!" Test Press is FREE and Open to the Public
July 3, 2008: San Francisco, CA - Test Press was founded in 2005 by the Electronic and Dance Music Committee of the San Francisco Chapter of the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (NARAS), with the desire to bring DJs, musicians, performers, producers, and fans together in a networking mixer to introduce new music and talent.
Artists and producers alike get immediate access to the ears and feedback of Dance and Electronic music industry veterans and their peers, which results in an unrivaled opportunity to showcase their newest tracks and network with labels, press and distribution representatives. During the event, fans, attendees and industry professionals vote to determine the best tracks. Five finalists are selected from each event and will have their tracks voted on by the Test Press committee to determine the artists and tracks to be included on the next Test Press release on Epiphyte Records, scheduled for release in early 2009. The 2006/2007 Test Press events received over 200 song entries and resulted in the 15 tracks that were selected for the Test Press SF 2007 compilation CD/DVD release, sponsored by Ableton (makers of Ableton Live) and Pyramind Production and Training
The artists/producers submitting a track for evaluation must be present at the event for the track to be critiqued by the panelists and considered for inclusion on the compilation CD/DVD release. All attendees participate by voting (via Applause-Meter) for each track to determine the finalists. The finalists are selected by a combination of panelist votes and the attendee Applause-Meter response.
Submissions for the Test Press review panel can be sent via e-mail to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . Details regarding Test Press can be found at www.epiphyterecords.com.
Track review panelists/judges for the July 17th event will include: DJ/Producer Forest Green of Cute Fang Records, DJ/Producer Homero Espinosa of Yerba Buena Discos, and Mike Addicott, aka: ADD1, dance collection manager for Pandora.com, as well as resident DJ for Remedy, The SF Giants, and The Oakland Warriors.
Guest DJ’s for the evening will feature past Test Press finalists: Professor Bang from The Body Mechanics, and Playdoughboy.
Guest Presenter: Yukio King from Ableton (Makers of Ableton Live)
Test Press committee members include Pyramind founder and San Francisco NARAS Chapter Governor Gregory J. Gordon, recording artist Rashida Clendening (aka Audio Angel), Scott Quick (formerly of Thump Radio), Jeff Straw (INgrooves/Breakshop Studios), Patrick Hinds and Tyler Stone of Sutro, and new committee members Darcy Kearney (DJ DRC/Destra Music) and Chris Horgan (Pandora.com/Beatropolis).
Event schedule:
When: Thursday, July 17, 2008
Mixer & Guest DJ: 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Track Review Panel I: 8:00 - 8:45 PM
Guest Sponsor Presentation 8:45 – 9:00 PM
Mixer & Guest DJ: 9:00 – 9:30 PM
Track Review Panel II: 9:30 – 10:30 PM
Where: Pyramind Production and Training, 832 Folsom Street, San Francisco. www.pyramind.com
Cost: FREE
For more info and to learn how to submit music visit www.epiphyterecords.com or contact Michael Roache at (415) 896-9800 x 200 or e-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
About Pyramind Production and Training:
Located in the heart of San Francisco's creative development community, Pyramind is a leading-edge production and training facility offering interactive sound development services and music & media production for the biggest names in screen and interactive entertainment. Pyramind's integrated approach to training and production provides education and expertise in today's working studio environment. Pyramind works with clients and students alike to realize their professional and creative goals by providing production services and a proven curriculum that reflects evolving industry needs.
About Epiphyte Records:
Epiphyte Records springs from Pyramind. It draws its inspiration and talent from the school and the San Francisco Bay Area community. It gives back with opportunities that make musicians successful and music that draws people in. Epiphyte Records cultivates potential into precision, develops new artists into professionals and is designed to elevate local music and give music fans a taste of what they’ve never heard, and what’s to come. Epiphyte records will be looking to both Pyramind students and the Test Press events as an A&R filtering process for signing new artists to the label
About Test Press
Started in 2005 by the electronic and dance music committee of the San Francisco Chapter of the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences, Test Press was created by a handful of industry insiders with a grass roots mentality to bring DJs, musicians, vocalists and producers together in a networking mixer and to present new music to the community. The events give both artists and producers an opportunity to get their music heard and critiqued by respected industry leaders and for the fans and attendees to vote on their favorites. The 2006 events received over 200 song entries and resulted in 15 tracks on the Test Press SF compilation release, representing some of the best and brightest rising stars in the SF Bay Area electronica, dance and downtempo music scene.
Visit Pyramind for details regarding the events and submissions The song review panels will resume again in 2008 on a quarterly basis starting January 17th and continuing throughout the year on April 17th , July 17th and October 16th and will all take place at Pyramind’s new facilities at 832 Folsom St.
For Media Inquiries:
Epiphyte Records
880 Folsom St
San Francisco CA, 94107
415 896-9800 ex100
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