Michael A Puskas has a proven twenty nine year track record in the international entertainment industry and is the CEO and owner of Astral Records & Music, DEAD Famous Artists and MPM Artist Management in Australia and around the world. Astral Records & Music Publishing is the holding company for the new youth brand and label, DEAD Famous Records and is a boutique label with an internationally based artist roster that boasts some twenty plus artists released worldwide from all over the globe.
In addition he was formerly published by Warner/Chappell in Scandinavia and is now a published writer and composer with MCS Music in the UK http://www.mcsmusic.com He is also proud of a strong and well established track record in music production for both artists and film and television scores. His most recent credits include music supervisor roles on Partisan Pictures latest feature, "Shattered" and “A Perfect Life” which is in post production for Lions Gate Films in the US. He was also commissioned by Taffy Entertainment / Mike Young Productions based in LA to write and produce the opening theme for the new US animated children's television series for Discovery Kids & Nickelodeon Worldwide entitled, "Growing up Creepie". This cutting edge series is currently airing on ABC TV on the prime time kids format "Rollercoaster" and has been recently syndicated around the world. NEWSFLASH…Growing Up Creepie has been nominated for a prime time Emmy Award in 2007.
In addition he produced some (75) plus original songs and demos for various local and international artists in various studios around the world. Some of these productions have been licensed into major Feature Film, Television and Advertising platforms around the world. These include without limitation the OC (WB), One Tree Hill (ABC), Greys Anatomy (CBS), Smallville (WB), The Horse Whisperer (Bravo), Room Raiders, Dismissed, Meet the Barkers, Punkd, Making the Band (MTV Networks), Oxygen (Clear Channel Cable), NRB (Fox Sports), XTV (Network Ten), The Cathouse (HBO), Shall We Dance (Universal Pictures), Fantastic Four (New Line Cinema), Audi (Germany), Pedia Medical Research (US), Barbie Horse Adventures (US), Ford Australia, Virgin Airlines (UK), Foxtel Cable Channel, Masters Of Horror (Cable Series / Showtime Networks) and many more.
Michaels major partners and associates around the world include without limitation, APM Music, Indie911 Licensing, Blue Buddha Entertainment (US), Pump Audio NY (US), Music Supervisor.com (US), Flashpoint Productions (UK), Lucki Ent / Top Talent (US), 20th Century Fox (US), Buena Vista Home Video (US), HBO (US), CBS / Paramount Television, NBC / Universal Television, Warner Bros Television, Viva Music Networks (Europe), MTV/VH1 Networks (US), Partisan Pictures (Aust), Sinovoi Entertainment (US), Rafelson Media (US), Channel 4 (UK), WMA (US), PIG Factory (UK), Warner/Chappell Music (Scandinavia), Spirit Music (US), IAC Music (US), Sound & Vision (US), Teletunez / Warner Bros TV (US) etc.
He also confirmed the role of music supervisor on the Partisan Pictures feature, “Shattered” which is in post production for the company and seeking both domestic and international distribution at the moment. For more visit the websites. In recent times he has been approached by some Hollywood Studios in the capacity of Music Supervisor and Composer for Gramercy Pictures, Regency Enterprises, Parallel Pictures, New Line Cinema among others. He works as a producer in various studios around the world and is known for his co-writing, arranging and production skills where his work with various labels has earned him some quality nominations in various markets around the globe.
He has most recently partnered with Platinum Producer, Stuart Epps (led Zeppelin, Elton John, Bill Wyman, Oasis, Twisted Sister) etc and continues to field offers for his skills having just recently returned from the UK again where he was responsible for the production and mixing of major albums and singles for, Amelia Bloom, The Art Nova and Danni Evie. Having worked along side David Wrench (Wales producer of the year in 2007) and Laurie Gane, ex Yardbirds and owner of the prestigious Bryn Derwen Studios in Bethesda Wales.
Hardcore 5 piece rockers, The Vaine bus down to Melbourne on their nowhere else to roam tour from the 14th to 18th of October and take in shows in Newcastle, Wagga, Bendigo and Melbourne. details below, tickets on sale at the direct link below.
Hey Mike... how are you...? We would like to introduce our Music to you and your Myspace friends. We are Heavy Brazilian-South American Rock '&' Roll from Hell de Janeiro. Debut Music Video Online. Thank You.
Hey! Thanks so much for the add! I really appreciate your support, more than words can express. I hope you find my songs enjoyable to listen to and inspiring! I am pleased to announce that my debut album Inspired by the Trees is now completed!!! You can purchase it directly from this comment below! The storefront window is also located on my page right above my top friends section. Please help to spread the word of my music, because the word of mouth is one of the best ways to get your name out there! Thanks so much. For fans of Bathory, please check out my cover of "A Fine Day to Die." I have worked on this song for about a year and now it is completed and up on the page! Also, if you have a chance feel free to watch my video for my song "They Came By Wind and Sail." I know it is not a professionally-made video, but I hope you find it epic and entertaining nonetheless. Thanks again for everything, I really appreciate the support you give me! Help to spread the word of Swordbearer! Cheers!
aright mate! i see you're doin great! been following you on FB. We're rehearsing like mad for a festival in 2 weeks, all new songs for the guys in the band.., talk in a bit! Peace/J
Hi Mike, thanks for getting back in touch. I've sent you a follow up mail. By the way that's a cracking bass line on the first track here. The world needs more great bass lines. Talk soon fellah. Al. www.algoodwin.co.uk
Hey, how are ya? Anythium are playing the all ages battle of the bands final at music land, fawkner, tomorrow night at 6.35pm. 1359a Sydney rd, Fawkner. Pre purchase tickets are $12 through us.
Also playing at the Espy basement tomorrow night at 10.30 pm. 11 The esplanade, St kilda. This show is FREE ENTRY!!!
To all our FANS around the world we now have a NEW all encompassing
Reverbnation site with all our artists on the roster. Here you can
listen to the full albums, enjoy some FREE Downloads, check out the
artist blogs and links to all their individual sites and also enter our
monthly Competitions where you can win loads of cool prizes and go into
the end of the year draw to win some face time with your favorite
artists backstage at one of the big shows we have planned as part of
the "Kiss My Wristband" All Ages Tour in the US. DEAD Famous Records
Hey guys, its with great pleasure that I ask you to vote in this last crucial week for The Art Nova in the MMM Unsigned Find comp on Our Stage. I think we have a real shot at winning this one so click the link below and play the tune and that's it....hope you can support us on our quest to greatness!