Archive for September, 2008

NBC’s Life is back!

Posted by Craig on 30 Sep 2008 | Tagged as: Brag Reel

I’m a huge fan of NBC’s show Life, and it’s not just because the lead guy is Winters from Band of Brothers (but that did help get me hooked in the first place).  The show centers around an LAPD detective, who was wrongly convicted of a crime, and served 12 years in prison (he was [...]

Looking Forward To “This Christmas” from Aretha Franklin

Posted by amelia on 25 Sep 2008 | Tagged as: 5a News

It was a big morning for DMI Records and 5 Alarm Music as legendary R&B star Aretha Franklin made an appearance on the Today show on location in Detroit.  Not only was she showing off her lesser known but excellent cooking skills, she also got a chance to mention her upcoming Christmas album “This Christmas” [...]

Fresh From The Fire! New Releases - 9/26/08

Posted by Sarah on 22 Sep 2008 | Tagged as: New Music

Bobby McFerrin once sang, “Don’t worry, be happy.”  Good advice indeed!  What’s better than spending the day letting loose and being silly?  Or lounging around and feeling those worries slip away?  The theme for this week’s new music is feeling good….and who doesn’t like that?!  If tapping your foot to light-hearted melodies or lounging to [...]

Fresh From The Fire! New Releases - 9/19/08

Posted by Sarah on 15 Sep 2008 | Tagged as: New Music

What do kitschy Tijuana brass sections, West Coast rappers, mysterious Electronica and dramatic flowing string arrangements have in common?  They are our new releases for this week of course!  We’ve got more fun and variety here than 31 Flavors…..and our tasty tracks will never increase your waistline.  Don’t be shy, give em’ a try!
For these [...]

Make the Excitement Last Longer

Posted by Craig on 15 Sep 2008 | Tagged as: Brag Reel

It gives me great joy to post these three spots to our brag reel.  Not only because I’m a Minnesotan (and they are for the MN Lottery), but also because I think the team from Drive Thru and Colle + McVoy did a great job picking the right music tracks for these commercials.
We tried [...]

Natalie Cole “Still Unforgettable”

Posted by amelia on 09 Sep 2008 | Tagged as: 5a News

Yesterday (Sept 9), 5 Alarm Music’s parent company: DMI Music–a music branding agency that connects brands with consumers using the power of music, released the highly anticipated new work from R&B legend, Natalie Cole, called “Still Unforgettable.”
Cole has achieved incredible success in her career, earning Grammy® Awards on her first album. Her 1991 duet with [...]

Fresh From The Fire! New Releases - 9/12/08

Posted by Sarah on 08 Sep 2008 | Tagged as: New Music

Escape to the tropics with 5 Alarm Music!  And while you’re basking in the sun, be sure to bring a battery powered radio tuned to a station that plays the best heartfelt pop ballads around.  This weeks’ new releases span the globe with traditional Latin Afro-Cuban rhythms and relaxed Hawaiian moods then shifts gears to [...]

Fresh From The Fire! New Releases - 9/5/08

Posted by Sarah on 02 Sep 2008 | Tagged as: New Music

Summer may be coming to an end, but we’re still putting out the hot tracks!  Step into a time warp to 1978 at Studio 54, walk on the erotic wild side, get down with some good ol’ fashioned American Blues or chill out and groove out to some ambient trip hop with this week’s new [...]