Nightflying: The Entertainment Guide

By Kody Ford
    Arkansas native Lauren de Miranda is making waves on the west coast but she still hasn't lost that giving spirit that has endured her to fans worldwide. Lauren is going to donate the proceeds from purchases of her song “How Long” to help the victims of the devastating earthquake in Haiti.
    “The people in Haiti need our help,” she said. “For those of you who know me, you know I would prefer to drop everything and fly over and help each person by hand. However, due to my current circumstances, I can’t but I have come up with my own way to help through my passion - music! I have a song on my CD New Life called "How Long?." This song speaks about global love. It is really hitting home right now and I would like to donate 100% of the profits off this song to the cause. You can download this song on iTunes or purchase a physical copy on CDbaby.com.”
    Lauren plans to keep this offer going through Valentine’s Day.
    Since relocating to Los Angeles last year, Lauren has written and recorded new music with producer Eddie Galan (Hannah Montana, High School Musical). Her song “Rock Star” was inspired by her boyfriend, musician Matt Jones, who is recording his debut LP in L.A.
    “Working with Eddie has been such an honor,” said Lauren. “He’s an amazing talent and has helped me take my music in new directions and expand my sound.”
    Lauren’s song “New Life” is beginning to chart nationwide thanks to the help of a music promoter. After just a few weeks, she is currently in the Top 150 on the Media Base Activator Charts. This is quite a feat for an unsigned artist.
    “I’m really excited about the reception ‘New Life’ is getting around the country,” said Lauren. “People really seem to be connecting with the song. And without the fans, there’s no way I’d be in the company of artists like the Black Eyed Peas, Lady GaGa or Adam Lambert.”
    Radio isn’t the only exposure that Lauren has been getting. Look for her in the new Lifehouse video for “Halfway Gone.” Filmed on a Saturday in a park near L.A., Lauren is not only in the background, she even gets a few close-ups halfway through the song.
    “It was so much fun working on that video. The guys in the band are really nice and the director was one of the best in the business,” Lauren said.
    Also, check out Goom Radio (www.goomradio.com) in February. Lauren will be the featured artist on the Sweet Channel, which means her music will play from 50-75 times a week along with an intro from Lauren herself. Goom Radio is huge in Europe and beginning to make a splash here in the U.S. It currently has 2.5 million listeners a month.
    So look for big things from Lauren in the new year. The way things are going, you never know if a record deal might be just around the corner.
    To hear more of Lauren’s music, visit: www.myspace.com/laurendemiranda.

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