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In celebration of Nettwerk Music Group’s 25th anniversary, Wiley Publishing will release Nettwerk: 25 Years Of Music We Love on October 7, 2010. Author Denise Ryan takes the reader on a behind-the-scenes journey into Canada's top indie record label and management company, with previously unpublished photos and gritty, first-hand insider stories from the company’s founders (Terry McBride, Mark Jowett, Dan Fraser and Ric Arboit) and the artists who helped transform Nettwerk from its humble origins in McBride's small Vancouver apartment to the company it is today, with offices in Vancouver, New York, Los Angeles, London, Boston and Hamburg, and over 150 million albums sold worldwide. From the birth of industrial pioneers Skinny Puppy to a 19-year-old Sarah McLachlan arriving in Vancouver with two suitcases and a guitar, McBride and company leave no detail behind.

Additionally, the Nettwerk founders have gone searching through the vaults for key tracks from the more than 400 albums that Nettwerk has released in its 25 year history to create two special versions of Nettwerk: 25 Years Of Music, one consisting of 25 tracks and the other consisting of 60 tracks. Grapes of Wrath, Skinny Puppy, Moev, Sarah McLachlan, Ron Sexsmith, The Be Good Tanyas, Tiësto Old Crow Medicine Show, Ladytron, Great Lake Swimmers, BT and The Weepies are just some of the artists that comprise these two special compilations, both set for release on October 5. Full track lists are below.

For a limited time, fans can pre-order the book for the special price of $39.99, which includes an instant download of Nettwerk: 25 Years Of Music (60 track edition). Check out a sampling of music from the compilations below. 

Nettwerk: 25 Years Of Music Sampler by nettwerkmusicgroup

On Tuesday, June 29, Nettwerk CEO and Lilith co-founder Terry McBride posted an open letter to critics of the 2010 Lilith Tour:

I have been amazed at the feeding frenzy of negativity by the media and bloggers around Lilith Fair. Such attacks are normally seen in the theatre of partisan politics that have poisoned western society.

What drives the passion to write negative and speculative commentary on what is a socially positive and giving festival? Why this desire to hurt and demean the efforts of thousands of people whom simply want to give back and make our society a better place?

It’s amazing to me that I did not see one of these outspoken critics at the opening show. How can one accurately report on, or even understand what Lilith is, without experiencing it? It would have been great to see the critics experiencing the passion from the people at Oxfam, Warchild, Reverb, Better World Books, Alter Eco, To-Go Ware and our amazing charity, Grameen America. Then seeing how the Sponsors such as J&J were adding so much fun and value to the experience of the Lilith Village. Funny enough, the main complaint in Calgary was long line-ups to get in. Well, the venue cut back on staff thinking no one would show up. I’m not sure where they got that idea? The critics in Calgary criticize Lilith for a situation they created, which is ironic to say the least.

To continue reading, click HERE. 

Sarah McLachlan’s new album, Laws Of Illusion, debuts today with 22,000 units sold, placing the album at No. 2 on the Nielsen Soundscan Top Albums chart behind Drake’s debut album, which is now the highest-selling album of 2010 in Canada. Sarah’s strong showing makes Laws Of Illusion the fourth highest debut of 2010, next to Drake, Jack Johnson and Justin Bieber.

Though Laws Of Illusion is officially out in the world, things are just ramping up for Sarah. Her debut single “Loving You Is Easy” is climbing the AC chart at No.7 this week, with a new Dave Aude mix of the track on its way to Hot AC. The video for the track is already in medium rotation at both MuchMore and MusiMax, where it entered their chart at No.14. Check out the video HERE. "Forgiveness," a ballad from Laws Of Illusion in classic Sarah style, is already a fan-favorite, debuting on the Hot Digital Tracks chart this week at No.55. Watch an acoustic performance of "Forgiveness" HERE.

To top it all off, after an 11-year hiatus, the 2010 Lilith Tour returns this Sunday, June 27 in Calgary for a six-week tour, featuring Sarah as the headliner on every date. With CTV as the official and exclusive Canadian media partner for the Lilith Tour, Sarah and other Lilith artists will be heavily featured over the coming weeks on CTV’s etalk, which will be bringing viewers exclusive content and interviews from Lilith (www.lilith.ctv.ca).

In anticipation of Lilith 2010 kicking off this Sunday, June 27 in Calgary, Nettwerk has just released a compilation entitled Best Of Lilith Fair 1997 - 1999, featuring the most memorable live performances from the all-female women's touring festival of the late 90s. Featured songs include Liz Phair's "Never Said," Patti Griffin's "Cain," Bonnie Rait's "Spit Of Love," and the Indigo Girls, Jewel and Sarah McLachlan's rendition of "Water Is Wide." Stream the entire album the Lilith's Facebook Page HERE, and grab a copy of the album from iTunes HERE.

Various Artists: Best Of Lilith Fair 1997 - 1999:
1. Angélique Kidjo- Never Know (Live)
2. Emmylou Harris- Deeper Well (Live)
3. Sarah McLachlan- Building A Mystery (Live)
4. Abra Moore- Four Leaf Clover (Live)
5. Luscious Jackson- Naked Eye (Live)
6. Indigo Girls, Jewel & Sarah McLachlan- Water Is Wide (Live)
7. Sinéad O'Connor- Fire On Babylon (Live)
8. Queen Latifah- Life (Live)
9. Bonnie Raitt- Spit of Love (Live)
10. Chantal Kreviazuk- Surrounded (Live)
11. Dayna Manning- I Want (Live)
12. Emmylou Harris- Going Back To Harlan (Live)
13. Lhasa De Sela- El Payande (Live)
14. Lisa Loeb- I Do (Live)
15. Liz Phair- Never Said (Live)
16. Holly McNarland- Elmo (Live)
17. Morcheeba- The Sea (Live)
18. N'dea Davenport- Underneath a Red Moon (Live)
19. Patty Griffin- Cain (Live)
20. Sarah McLachlan & Emmylou Harris- Angel (Live)

Grammy winner and Lilith Fair-founder Sarah McLachlan has revealed a new music video, directed by Liz Friedlander, for her first single "Loving You Is Easy." The track is from her first new album in seven years, Laws of Illusion, which is out June 15. 

And just for fun, listen to Sarah's exclusive interview and performance for NPR affiliate WNYC (here), and watch her intimate performance for the Wall Street Journal Cafe (here). 

Watch Sarah McLachlan perform her new single "Love You Is Easy" on The Late Show With David Letterman. Sarah's brand new album Laws Of Illusion is out June 15, and the 2010 Lilith Tour kicks off June 27 in Calgary.

In anticipation of the release of Laws Of Illusion, her first new album in over 7 years, Sarah McLachlan has launched an official Facebook Listening Party so her fans can check out the album in its entirety before it's officially available for sale on June 15. The full album will be available for streaming from today through Monday, June 14. Visit Sarah's Facebook page, become a fan if you aren't one already, and start listening HERE.  Invite friends to check it out as well!

[I4C] CAMPAIGN PARTNERS WITH
SARAH MCLACHLAN AND THE 2010 LILITH TOUR TO SUPPORT ENTREPRENEURS MAKING A DIFFERENCE IN THE WORLD

THE ELECTED SOCIAL & ENVIRONMENTAL ENTERPRISES TO RECEIVE FUNDING AND SUPPORT: ALTER ECO, BETTER WORLD BOOKS,
TO-GO WARE AND GRAMEEN AMERICA

In partnership with Sarah McLachlan and the 2010 Lilith Tour, the i4c Campaign® (“i4c a better tomorrow”) announces today the four socially conscious enterprises that will receive growth capital from the Lilith i4c Campaign. The i4c Campaign was recently established to mobilize investments and support from members of the arts and entertainment community for companies that drive social and environmental change. From an original pool of 128 potential recipients, the i4c Campaign and Lilith have recognized three for-profit social enterprises—Alter Eco, Better World Books and To-Go Ware—as well as one charity—Grameen America—as the change-making entrepreneurs that will help create a better future and have a significant positive impact on global challenges. Please see reverse for further information about each company.

Sarah McLachlan appeared on The Tonight Show last night!  Check out the amazing performance of her latest single "Loving You Is Easy" above.

"Loving You Is Easy" is availble now on iTunes and all digital providers. New album 'Laws of Illusion' hits stores June 15 with pre-order available now on SarahMcLachlan.com

Make sure to tune in tonight as Sarah McLachlan is set to perform on ABC's hit celebrity showdown, 'Dancing With The Stars."  McLachlan will please audiences across North America with renditions of her brand new single "Loving You Is Easy" and long time classic "Angel". Also on borad for the nigth's festivities, Miley Cirus will peform her latest single "Can't Be Tamed."

Get ready for a busy month ahead, here is the full listing of upcoming Sarah TV appearances:

05.20.10 - The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
06.8.10 - Late Show with David Letterman
06.10.10 - Late Night with Jimmy Fallon
06.11.10 - Good Morning America
06.14.10 -  Live! With Regis and Kelly