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Kaitlyn Knippers | Back In The Studio! 2010-08-06
The lovely Kaitlyn Knippers is back in the studio. This time writing up a storm in preparation for her upcoming album and Six Flag US tour! For more pics check out the T.Y facebook page
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T.Y Take a writing break & hit the UK studio to Produce a record instead! 2010-07-04
T.Y have been writing and recording feverishly for the last few months - time for a well deserved break from using all that lyrical brain power. Landing in London on July 3rd T.Y hunker down at the ridiculously amazing recording facility Conversion Studios from July 4th to produce the debut album of new Brit pop band StopGoSixty.Good times!
Fan Video of T.Y Artist ELLEM`s "Inside Still Beats" 2010-07-01
Check out this awesome video made by Ellem fan Julius Mariano!
Watch here:
Ellem `Full Days. Full Nights. Full Heart` 2010-06-28
After the much acclaimed debut album `Inside Still Beats` from Ellem, Ellem bring us the follow up EP "Full Days. Full Nights. Full Heart." In store from JULY 5th 2010.
Paul Steel in the T.Y studio making magic! 2010-06-09
Paul Steel talented Brighton based artist/writer, hit Los Angeles this week. After gigging up a storm on Sunset for Hunypot he headed on over to the T.Y Studio to make more sweet sounds. Good times!
You can check out some of Paul`s genius here: http://www.myspace.com/paulsteel
Fly Girls... `Crazy Girl` 2010-05-04
The new Virgin America TV show `Fly Girls` features `Crazy Girl`.. I`m talking a T.Y song not to be confused with the stewardess :) Airing Weds May 12th.
In the studio with Kaitlyn K! 2010-04-25
The talented young voice of Kaitlyn K graces the T.Y studio this weekend, 13 years old and already filling the vocal booth with larger than life energy and superstar runs.
Kaitlyn is recording her highly anticipated debut album and kicks off the proceedings with two T.Y tunes "Happily Ever After" and "Altitude".
Listen to a sneak preview of the songs here first:
Arielle Verenis 2010-04-23
Working up new material for the monster soul singer `Arielle Verenis` - catch this girl in action if you get the chance.
Thanh Bui back in with T.Y 2010-04-18
Australia`s Thanh Bui back in LA on a fleeting visit made a stop over to craft another beauty in studio with us.
T.Y featured on Honda TV campaign 2010-02-22
T.Y`s quirky and undeniably catchy song "Inside Still Beats" performed by the lovely Ellem is featured in the new Honda commercial.
Inside Still Beats:
Ellem on iTunes 2010-02-19
Click here to preview Ellem`s `Inside Still Beats` on iTunes
Lily`s Debut Album under Solo name Ellem 2010-02-16
We are very excited to announced the well anticipated release of Lily`s solo record.
The debut album titled Inside Still Beats will be released under Lily`s artist name "Ellem" (pronounced L.M the two initials of Lily`s first name Lily-May!) and has a modern folk sound which embraces nuances of soul, and indie pop.
TY in MODERN LUXURY magazine 2010-02-09
Last October TY were thrilled to be invited to perform at the annual Communities In Schools Gala event.
This month TY are equally thrilled to be featured in the Houston edition of MODERN LUXURY pictured here just after performing "Can`t Do It Alone" to attendees and special guest, Laura Bush.
Back In The Studio With Idol`s Donny Anderson 2010-02-05
The incredibly talented Donny Anderson is back in the TY house laying down vocals and writing some new songs for his upcoming record. The record which is set to be a rich collection of soulful pop is being produced by the equally talented Maia Sharp(Home - Dixie Chicks, I Don`t Want Anything to Change - Bonnie Raitt) who is also co-writing many of the songs for the album.
T.Y Featured on Hit NBC Show MERCY 2010-01-21
T.Y`s song "Every Shade Of You" performed by the Co-Writes is due to be featured on the hit NBC show Mercy:
From creator/executive producer Liz Heldens (NBC`s "Friday Night Lights"), executive producers Gretchen Berg & Aaron Harberts ("Pushing Daisies") and Gail Berman and Lloyd Braun comes "Mercy," a new medical drama about the lives of the people who work at Mercy Hospital seen through the eyes of those who know it best -- its nurses.
Finally a white Christmas in England... and this is what it should look like...
Straight off the plane, straight into the studio... 2009-12-16
No rest for the wicked! Straight into a 4 day session with new UK band... will have to deal with jet lag later...
T.Y FACELIFT... 2009-12-14
3 years in La La Land and T.Y have finally Californianized... We`ve had a facelift!! Yes people, the new www.tysongs.com is here!!
Leaving On A Jet Plane 2009-12-14
That`s it folks - T.Y are signing out and are en-route to London -8 degree`s here we come!
But before we go, did you know that "Leaving On a Jet Plane" has been covered over 29 times since it was originally penned by John Denver in 1966. Classic!
Tic Toc Music Video 2009-12-10
Our song `Tic Toc` was featured in the indie movie "16 To Life"(see trailer here). Both the movie and the song are going down a storm, and after picking up international distribution director `Becky Smith` called to see if we were interested in shooting a music video for the song. Now being more behind the scenes people shooting music videos isn`t something that often crops up on our schedule - however, she had our ears twitching with all the cool tricks planned and indeed we had an great day shooting with everyone.
Very excited to see the final cut - check back soon..
Brief trip to Houston, TX in support of the fantastic charity `Communities In Schools`.
Our song `Can`t Do It Alone` is the official `CIS` campaign song. This gala marks the 30th anniversary of the charity and along with keynote speaker Laura Bush, we were invited to perform along with 100 voices from the Houston Childrens choir.
Listen to `Can`t Do It Alone`here
Here`s a candid vid from the event
Arielle Verinis sessions 2009-10-10
Working on new material with Malibu`s soul sensation Arielle Verinis.. This girl has pipes!
Pomegranate Media UK 2009-09-27
TY are working with London based design/brand agency Pomegranate.
T.Y just wrapped the end title song for new indie movie "16 To Life." directed by Becky Smith.
Tic-Toc is featured in the very last scene... but I wont give away the ending so go see it!
Premieres March 21st 2009.
Privileged to be back on Privileged 2009-01-06
T.Y are back on CW`s Privileged for a 3rd time! And this ones the finale!! Check out T.Y`s featured song "It`s A Girl`s World" performed by Ellem... This episode is a fun one... but I don`t want to give it away :)
T.Y On CWs Privileged... Again! 2008-12-03
T.Y`s song "Can`t Do It Alone" is featured in this weeks episode of Privileged... don`t miss it!
T.Y are back on CW`s Privileged for a 3rd time! And this ones the finale!! Check out T.Y`s featured song "It`s A Girl`s World" performed by Ellem... This episode is a fun one... but I don`t want to give it away :)
T.Y on The Hills 2008-11-16
T.Y are featured in this weeks Hills episode. Listen out for "It`s A Girls World". Performed by Ellem.
T.Y on MTVs The City 2008-11-08
T.Y are featured in this weeks The City episode. Listen out for "It`s A Girls World". Performed by Ellem.
T.Y On CWs Privileged 2008-10-03
T.Y`s "This Is Alright" is featured on CW`s hit show Privileged! Airs next week!
T.Y Make a Porno (with a little help from our friends) 2008-09-03
T.Y just wrapped the music for new Seth Rogan & Elizabeth Banks movie ad campaign. "Zack and Miri Make A Porno."
T.Y becomes an official sponsor for the Breast Cancer awareness charity PINK RIBBONS.
Listen to "In Motion" here.
T.Y On The VMAs 2008 2008-08-08
Listen out for TY`s head bobbing, toe tapping, hip moving jams on the MTV Video Music Awards 2008.
Broadcast Sept 7th 2008.
T.Y In "Meet Bill" New Aaron Eckhart Movie 2008-04-03
T.Y`s "Lustful Alice" is featured in the new Aaron Eckhart, Elizabeth Banks and Jessica Alba Movie MEET BILL. Nice!
Writing, Recording & Producing an Album in the Hollywood Hills 2008-02-20
T.Y are relocating to Hollywood Hills for a distraction free intensive 10 day writing/recording session with Irish artist Pete Loughran.
4 Songs on New TD Lind Record! 2007-11-01
T.Y cuts four songs with TD Lind. Record due for release Spring 08.
Listen out for:
Call Me Sinner (title track)
La La Love (first single)
Coming Home (follow up single)
Cold Heart (Duet with Lily!)
Mateo Cuts "Beautiful" Co-written by T.Y 2007-10-02
Myspace Records Artist MATEO co-writes a new song with T.Y for his upcoming record"Beautiful" and it really is...
Check it out on our LISTEN PAGE
EMI Artist Claudia Cream Cuts "Whos Gonna Wake Me Up" 2007-09-20
EMI`s artist Claudia Cream Cuts T.Y`s "Who`s Gonna Wake Me Up"
Album due for release summer 2009.
STUDIO SESSIONS with Mr Kung Fu Fighting Himself! 2007-09-05
T.Y are in the studio writing with Biddu - the composer of the smash hit song KUNG FU FIGHTING!
Everybody loves Kung Fu Fighting... doo doo doo doo doo doo do doo dooo...
"Just Like Ya Mamma Said" on ABCs Men In Trees 2007-08-18
T.Y`s "Just Like Ya Mamma Said" performed by THE CO-WRITES is featured on ABC`s hit TV show Men In Trees.
T.Y in Jessica Simpson Movie 2007-08-09
T.Y`s catchy pop tune "I Got Love" Opens Jessica Simpson`s new movie "Blonde Ambition" a bold remake of the classic 1980`s movie "Working Girl". Haven`t seen the flick yet - will reserve judgment until then... but clearly the music will be genius!
Hear T.Ys "All Is Not Lost" on FOX 2007-07-15
Fox TV Show `Nashville` features T.Y`s "All Is Not Lost"
TD Lind Cuts "Call Me Sinner" 2007-07-03
Delicate yet overwhelmingly powerful singer/songwriter TD Lind cut`s "Call Me Sinner" for his new record...
Rumor has it that it could be the title track... We`ll have to wait and see!
WRITING WITH TD FOR UPCOMING ALBUM 2007-06-19
Incredible singer-songwriter TDLind is back in the studio writing for his next record. T.Y have already co-written two songs which are on the album shortlist.
Next job... hunker down and write a bunch more gems to make this record rock!!
Watch this space.
HEAR T.Y JAMS on MTV MOVIE AWARDS 2007 2007-06-03
T.Y Rock the MTV Movie awards 2007. Listen out for our Beats, Trax and cues!
Check out the awards!
MATEO CUTS 2007-05-17
Newly signed MYSPACE RECORDS Soul/RnB artist Mateo cuts T.Y`s soul searching tune "Now I Ain`t Got You".
WRITING FOR NAT`S NEW ALBUM 2007-04-18
Australian Grammy winning artist Natalie Imbruglia is back in the studio & releasing a new record!
T.Y hook up with Nat`s long time guitarist Perry Gwynedd (NOW in the critically acclaimed D&B sensation PENDULUM), KT Tunstal`s Multi-instrumentalist Kenny Dickenson & Reece Gilmore, Songwriter/Producer behind Atomic Kitten, Blue, Stevie Wonder, and Sinead O`Connor.
BACK IN THE STUDIO WITH JAE STAXX 2007-03-02
Back in the Studio with Producer Jae Staxx and the writers behind P Diddy`s Pop RnB sensation DANITY KANE
Kicking out some heavy tunes for new SONY (UK) artist.
IN The Studio with the writers behind RAY CHARLES, WHITNEY HOUSTON, TINA TURNER & ROD STEWART 2007-01-12
IN LA recording some sweet jams with hit writers Jud Friedman and Allan Rich.
Friedman and Rich are the talented writers behind the massive smash hits "Run To You" by Whitney Houston, "For The First Time" by Rod Stewart & "So Help Me God" by Ray Charles... to name but a few!
Love these guys! Look out for our collaborative efforts soon...
In The Studio With Brit Sensation Preeya Kalidas 2006-11-30
Preeya Kalidas, British singer and actress best known for her roles in films East Is East and Bend It Like Beckham is in the T.Y House! Writing and recording at the LA studios for her debut Album. Watch this space for some exciting new moves from this talented young lady.
T.Y PIMP UP MTV 2006-09-07
T.Y ink deal with MTV. Listen out for T.Y songs on hit shows, The Hills, Pimp My Ride, Making The Band, 50 Cent, Pageant Place...and sooo many more!
STUDIO SESSIONS WITH THE BAMAZ 2006-03-16
In the studio with the BAMAZ
Genius production team originally from Alabama now based at Mathew Knowls` Music World Entertainment complex in Houston Texas. Made up of of the incredibly talented, JESSE, JONATHAN & E-TREZ. Look out for their production work on records with Beyonce, Mya, Tri-i-nitee 5:7, & Solange.
STUDIO SESSIONS WITH MEWZIC MONSTERZ 2006-01-16
Currently in LA @ the studio with the boys from Music production company Mewzic Monsterz. Writing some great jams - is it sunny outside? We`re in a dark soundproof cave of music love!
These guys are really awesome, Credits include, Will Smith, Eve, Mary J Blige & 50 Cent. Along with tonnes of placements for music licensing, record production and music supervision.
Check out their reel!
DEAL TALK WITH SANCTUARY RECORDS 2005-10-19
Meeting with JAMIE ARLON, CEO of Music Publishing at Sanctuary Records, to discuss a collaborative future with the company.
VH1 SONG OF THE YEAR 2005-08-22
"Guilty" T.Y`s acoustic serenade wins POP category of the VH1 Song Of the Year Awards..
Judges include:
Jeff Trott (Sheryl Crow `Soak Up The Sun`, `If It Make`s You Happy` Counting Crows `4 White Stallions` & Tears for Fears - `Mind Scaping`)
Holly Knight (Tina Turner `Better be good`, `Private Dancer` Aerosmith `Ragdoll`, Rod Stewart `Love Touch`)
and
3 time Grammy Award winner Warren Riker (Lauren Hill, The Fugees, and Santana.)
BBC RADIO 2 AWARD 2004-10-10
Pray For The Rain, One of TY`s first collaborations is awarded 2nd place in the BBC Radio 2 SONGWRITER awards. Judges included three-time Ivor Novello winner Guy Chambers, Robin Gibb of the Bee Gees, Top 10 hit singer Beveley Knight and record producer Graham Gouldman (The Ramones, Gilbert O`Sullivan).
