Lipstick Diaries Promotions

Get new hot myspace layout today! *click here*When I first registered as a member of the MySpace community, my only expectation was to rekindle past friendships, and possibly find some new friends. Clearly, I had no idea what was really in store for me! In a short period of time, I was communicating with a vast new world of interesting and exciting individuals, many of whom were musicians. And now after spending a little over a year on MySpace, I am a promoter and lifetime supporter of independent music. Being given the opportunity to work with many wonderful musicians on a local and global level, I decided that I wanted to do more. That is where I came up with the idea to create an additional page on MySpace, solely dedicated to promoting some of the best female independent musicians. And here we have the final product of Lipstick Diaries Promotions (credit for the title of "Lipstick Diaries" goes to Alice Marie - thank you for allowing me to use the title of such an amazing song!!)
All The Best, Jenn

PRESENTING...
THE LADIES OF LIPSTICK DIARIES

"JR is like Kate Bush having had a head on collision with Jeff Buckley"
JR is originally from Edinburgh, Scotland, UK but moved down to London, England, UK a few years ago. She is a self-taught vocalist and pianist, and has worked with a number of musicians including Peter Green, the legendary Guitar and front man from Fleetwood Mac. Her musical tastes have greatly influenced her writing; from Otown and The Beatles to more recent artists such as Jeff Buckley and Aussie Rockers Powderfinger. JR is independently releasing material through her own label at this time, and is constantly working hard to get her music heard by as many people as possible....
|JR on MySpace| Official Website
"Mystical and moody.Groundbreaking and soul-shaking.Or more to the point, brilliant."
That's how Bob Leone of the Songwriters Hall of Fame has described Alice Marie's piano-based rock. Indie-Music.com says she's a star whose songs come from someplace way beyond music. And Virt Records touted her as one of its Undiscovered Gems.With a smoldering voice, poetic lyrics that penetrate the soul, and haunting, sometimes Celtic melodies amid lush, dramatic soundscapes, the New Jersey-based singer-songwriter won't remain undiscovered for long.
|ALICE MARIE on MySpace| Official Website
"Keep an eye out for this lady, she's going places." - Karla Ash, The Wig Fits All Heads
Like the best songs written by the strong women who came before her, Michele Ari's tunes ignore trendy rock sub genres. She draws inspiration from the sweet,impeccable melodies of 60’s pop, as well as the left-of-center,intelligent writing and sounds of new wave and early alternative rock. In the same vein of pioneers such as Debbie Harry and Ronnie Spector, Michele can deliver an unforgettable melody and compelling lyrics, all the while looking too cool to care in a pair of black boots. Her debut release, "85th and Nowhere," goes down like sugar and leaves its listener hungry for more. Her vocals are relaxed and unpretentious, exuding ten times more emotion and fragility than any of mainstream radio's current pop crazes. One listen to tracks such as "My Sleeping Beauty," "Pretty," or "Please" reveals an artist with true knowledge and respect for those who came before her, and who has one main concern -- bringing inspired new music into the world.
|MICHELE on MySpace| Official Website
Arden Kaywin is a singer/songwriter originally from Miami, Florida. Her critically praised debut album Quarter Life Crisis was written 100% by Arden, produced by Rudy Haeusermann (Lisa Marie Presley, Kimberly Locke) and mixed by Grammy nominee Rob Jacobs (Shakira, Alanis Morissette, Bon Jovi). It was released independently on Feb. 22, 2006 and is available in wide .. distribution (iTunes, TowerRecords, Amazon, Best Buy etc.).Since its release, Quarter Life Crisis has found a spot on many editor's choice lists. Smother.net named it an Editor’s Pick alongside Coldplay and The Dave Matthews Band, Napster.com featured it as a Hot Pick on their pop page, and Arden’s song “Me With Me” was nominated for Pop Song of the Year recently by the 2006 Independent Music Awards.Arden’s songs have been featured on episodes of the WB network’s new shows Related and Pepper Dennis, several episodes of the NBC show Home Team, on upcoming episodes of MTV’s The Real World and Road Rules, and ABC’s Three Moons Over Milford this fall. Her music can be downloaded in Starbucks Music Cafes nationwide as well as direct to your mobile phone on the Verizon V-Cast Music Service.Over the past year Arden has graced the stage of landmark venues like The Roxy, The Avalon, The House Of Blues and The Viper Room in Los Angeles, The Living Room (NYC), The Bluebird (Nashville), and Martyrs’ (Chicago). She just returned from a tour around the mid-west in support of her album and is looking forward to her upcoming shows on the east coast this fall.Arden keeps updated news, show dates, a fan forum, photos, videos and streaming music on her official website, www.ArdenKaywin.com as well as on www.MySpace.com/ardenkaywin.
|ARDEN on MySpace| Official Website
A classically trained pianist since age 5, Kala Farnham began writing her own music when she was 12 years old. Since, Kala has written a large collection of piano/vocal music and has copyrighted 17 originals. Her song "Eight Months" was voted the number 2 Alternative song on the IAC Picks list by the Independent Artist Company, a website based in California and created to support independent artists. "Eight Months" also reached number 12 on on the KIAC Radio Alternative Chart.
|KALA on MySpace| Official Website
Born in St.Petersburg, Russia, Natalia was involved in performing arts at an early age, singing and dancing in childrens groups. She continued pursuing her passion for performance abroad, during her college years in Krakow, Poland where she was a part of a students group, "Slowianki" and singer in one of the city's night clubs. After graduating from college Natalia moved to the United States. Where, encouraged by a friend and after learning the language, she started writing her songs in English. "I have never done this before and was really surprised how melodies and lyrics would pour out of me." -says Natalia.
|NATALIA on MySpace| Official Website
Lori Amey evokes common experiences and emotions, deeming her music approachable and a cavalcade of sincerity and sensibility. Her stage presence is effusive and sprite in the folkful way songs, stories and thoughts are conveyed but with a devious grin. Lori's song material speaks to an audience that has moments of helplessness and hurt, scoffs at modern day events, and yet looks forward with hope. Most impressive is the way in which she is able to weave a wide assortment of influences, ranging from Radiohead to Diana Krall, into a simple and mystical tapestry of sound, which she has appropriately deemed as “Limitless Acoustic Rock.”
More recently Lori has received vast amounts of praise from RI Press for her captivating performances and recent release of THIS LITTLE ILLUSION, her 4th CD release and 3rd LP. Lori's shows have primarily consisted of solely her voice and acoustic guitar; however, fans can now catch her playing along with a group of amazingly talented musicians - Lee Sylvestre (Electric Guitar), Dan Prindle (bass), Tony Parlapiano (Keys/Organ/Bass) and Bryan Kelly (drums).
| LORI on MySpace | Official Website
"A piano woman with a biting sense of irony, as much admired for her innovative interpretations of contemporary music as for her original material."
(CLUB PASSIM, CAMBRIDGE, MA)

La Petite Jacqueline is an up-and-coming young figure in music and literature. Jacqueline is an astonishing multi-faceted talent: A former child prodigy in both music and writing, a singer/songwriter and witty raconteuse, a pixie equipped with experience as a jazz musician in Boston and Pittsburgh, and a Master's degree from New York University's illustrious Graduate Creative Writing Program. Described by her fans, friends, and bandmates as a cross between Amelie and Lucille Ball, Jacqueline is a refreshing change from the cookie-cutter clones offered by the music industry as of late. Her truly rare and outstanding gifts as a vocalist, lyricist, composer and musician vie to outdo each other--with stunning results.
| JACQUIE on MySpace |
Official Website
"Adrina Thorpe's style reflects the softer side of music, with a haunting voice and a delicate touch at the piano. Although Adrina's musical foundation is in classical piano, truly the love of writing is what holds Adrina's soul. She has been writing songs almost as long as she can remember.It took the encouragement of Dreamworks songwriter, Phil Swann, to get Adrina to officially record her compositions. Swann (who has had cuts with Lee Ann Womack and more) told Adrina "You HAVE to make an album." Teaming up with Swann and another talented Dreamworks producer/songwriter, Dave Bassett (who has worked with Lisa Loeb, Evan and Jaron, and even toured during Lilith Fair), Adrina began recording her first album, "elusive". It consists of ten of Adrina's original songs, and the initial release is almost sold out as we speak."
| ADRINA on MySpace | Official Website
Originally hailing from Buffalo, New York, Jessica has been playing the guitar and writing songs since the age of 14 when she bargained with her parents to go half way with her on a $120 acoustic. She took lessons from a local musican briefly, but preferred to continue learning on her own. Singing since the age of 3, Jessica was always seeking to stretch herself by learning to yodel, and singing different kinds of material from country to musicals to rock. This led Jessica to follow her instincts to New York City where she attended school for musical theatre, writing songs on her guitar and playing them for friends and classmates all the while. After Jessica finished acting school, she didn't feel complete without sharing the songs she had written with the world, so moving through her fears of playing the guitar for an audience, she started playing open mics around Manhattan. Open mics turned into shows and Jessica soon recorded "Flying Elephants and Other Relevant Truths," which will be independently released in January 2007. Jessica is active in several charities in Manhattan concerning womens rights, animal rights and environmental issues. Jessica strives to promote activism and free thinking. She believes in the power of music to unite and strengthen humanity as a whole, enabling us all to promote change for the betterment of ourselves and our world.
| JESSICA on MySpace |
"It’s clear from the first track on Nicola’s “Don’t Take it Personally” LP that she’s a born rule-breaker."
It starts with a punishing metal guitar riff, breaks down to a taut acoustic guitar groove, and hits the chorus: “My name?! It ain’t Mary!” Nicola declares in a ruthlessly authoritative, irresistibly sexy, and richly soulful wail. No kidding.
After graduating from the Fiorello Laguardia School of the Performing Artists (the “Fame” school), Nicola left New York , in much the same way people go there, searching for her destiny. Living in places as far removed as Nashville and Argentina , she made her living as a front-woman and guitarist-for-hire, a singer in commercials, and briefly even as a Broadway performer, as she honed her songwriting skills and found her own voice.
Ready to make the scene, she moved back to New York to pursue her own project. Making a living as a licensed subway performer, she began to play her songs with old friends, and from there she branched out, playing with as many musicians as she could. Gradually, her full-time band came together. Julio Rosaly, from ex-Living Colour bassist Muzz Skillings’ band, fills out the low end on bass, and seasoned rockers Eric Seiz and Jimmy Wilgus, and Ray "El Chino" Diaz, a touring member of "Milly y los Vecinos," complete the group on guitar, drums, keys and percussion.
Over the last few years and 2 LPs Nicola and her band have racked up an impressive list of rock credentials: she’s been featured on ABC World News’ “Music Under New York,” vh1.com, “Women Who Rock” magazine, and NBC News; she’s been a National Songwriters Hall of Fame featured songwriter; she performed at David Blaine’s “Drowned Alive;” and she’s been heard on FM radio in a number of markets in addition to a recent mini-feature on MTV’s Music Video Awards. Her Chicks with Guitars college tour was a major success, and her myspace profile has over 100,000 hits. She and the band are Spotlight Artists on Sonicbids, and you’ll soon be able to see them featured on an ABC Special, as well as in Billboard Magazine’s “Underground LP” section for Breaking Artists.
“Don’t Take it Personally” finds her and her band at the top of their game. From the vicious attack of “My Name Ain’t Mary” to the relatively introspective “Almost,” to the thrill ride of “(5, 6, 7, 8) Hot Date,” Nicola is in complete control. There’s enough fiery, fun-loving, fiercely independent attitude to blow your speakers off the wall. Her passionate, extroverted, fantastically versatile voice is the ultimate instrument for her unapologetic personality and irreverent wit.
Live, she’s a phenomenon. Her show incorporates her accomplished guitar work as well as dance, even as her vocals anchor the songs. A truly many-discipline affair, Nicola’s performances reveal a multi-talented artist with an innate ability to dazzle an audience with her larger-than-life presence.
In a world of manufactured Pro-Tools “talent” she’s a breath of fresh-air, truly the real thing – a serious songwriter and vocal talent with attitude and charisma the likes of which the mainstream hasn’t seen in years. Until now.
| NICOLA on MySpace |
Official Website ..
****COMING SOON****
**CARRIE ASHTON**