frankensteinnoun1. an agency that escapes control and destroys its creator Given that definition, the answer is most certainly yes. While the concept was made popular by Mary Shelley in 1818, the notions that the created can destroy the creator has been around since biblical days. The story of the Golem made out of clay that came to life as a priest inscribed “EMETH”–life–on …
Is Earth Day Obsolete?
Today, April 22nd, is Earth Day. What does that even mean anymore? As a kid in elementary school, that meant coloring in handouts with trees on them (ironically wasting paper in the process), learning about the three R’s (Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle), and playing with an Earth Ball in gym class. Now, though, Earth Day seems to have fallen out …
I Will Absolutely Give You Up
These “Rick-Rolling” shenanigans have to stop. Countless people have been duped into watching Rick Astley’s “Never Gonna Give You Up.” And at first, it started as a fad amongst those finding humor in tricking people into watching the (admittedly comical) aforementioned music video. But now, as with this past April Fool’s Day, overwhelming entities like YouTube have jumped on the band …
What is art? Are we art? Is art art?
I do not understand art. Perhaps that should be rephrased as “I do not understand (modern) ‘art.’” There are certain standards of beauty which have been examined from a scientific sense, dealing with symmetry and ratios, and I can understand that. There are standards of beauty that come along with cultural preference, and again, that’s understandable. Then there is always …
It was only a matter of time…
It’s interesting to see how one political scandal and one MySpace page can turn an unknown “singer” into a sensation over night. Ashley Alexandra “Kristen” Dupre capitalized on her noteriaty by putting her music on MySpace and Amie Street. What Governor Spitzer’s call girl shrewdly understood was that social media sites were a breeding ground for an interest in music. …
Does Myspace have Facebook envy?
It would seem as the minutes turn myspace is turning into a mega version of facebook. While this may not be such a bad thing, the inevtiable is happening, people are switching to far stabler platforms for their friendstering. Its time myspace and News Corp put some effort into the abyssmal Myspace interface. If only they could shut down those stupid …
Google and MTV team up!
Ad-supported video continues to gain momentum online. Google has teamed up with Viacom to provide video clips to websites that are part of Google’s AdSense Network. Viacom is the parent company to MTV, VH1, CBS and a number of other premium networks. The deal will be positioned as a revenue generator for Google, Viacom, and AdSense partners. All three will …
Neighborhood Music Fest – L.A. September 29th – DJ AM , AOKI, Faint
A good portion of the AMP3 crew is heading off tomorrow morning to attend and promote this years Neighborhood Music Fest 2007. Below is our fantastic press release on the event ; Featuring The Faint, Mickey Avalon, Spank Rock, DJ AM, Steve Aoki, Crystal Castles, A-Trak, Kid Sister, Flosstradamus, Sh*t Disco, Amanda Blank, Santo Gold, Aaron LaCrate, Guns ‘N’ Bombs, …
AMP3 Public Relations – New York – Lifestyle and Entertainment PR
ABOUT US AMP3 is a boutique PR firm specializing in Arts & Entertainment publicity for lifestyle brands based in New York NY. We are a collective of sharp, driven publicists who come together to cross promote ideas, resources & contacts. We offer our clientele one-on-one attention and a tailored approach, designed to promote their talents from all angles within their …