(PR) MySpace Music is proud to announce one that former Slowdive and current Mojave 3 frontman Neil Halstead will take part in the 8th installment of "MySpace Transmissions," going live today. This Transmission will be available for free to download. "MySpace Transmissions" a music program that empowers top recording artists with a new platform to create and distribute exclusive video content available for viral distribution and audio tracks available for purchase in the U.S. MySpace Transmissions underscores the company's commitment to building unique music programming and business models that benefit labels, bands, and fans.
Neil Halstead (myspace.com/neilhalsteadofficial) was the founding member of the seminal and critically acclaimed Slowdive and when that band split he formed the much beloved Mojave 3. Halstead released his second solo album Oh! Mighty Engine this past July and has toured opening for Jack Johnson and done some headlining shows since its release.
The songs for the Neil Halstead Transmissions are:
Oh! Mighty Engine
Witless or Wise
Elevenses
Paint a Face
Two Stones in My Pocket
Martha's Mantra (For the Pain)
All content from MySpace Transmissions will be archived and available on-demand on the MySpace Transmissions profile and via MySpaceTV (http://www.myspacetv.com). Users will be able to add the content to their profiles and virally share the artists' videos throughout the network, and purchase the audio tracks via MySpace. MySpace Transmissions represents a progressive music model that truly encourages artists and labels to generate revenue while still maintaining an organic and intimate connection with their fans.
http://www.myspace.com/transmissions