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May 14th, #Postcards Album Release Party

On Monday, May 14th, some of New York City’s sharpest, coolest, and most influential individuals met up at the Co-Op of Rivington Hotel for the #Postcards album release party. This event showcased a wide range of up and coming artists meant to cater to an eclectic audience. The album features artists like Christian Rich, After the Smoke, POSSO, Brianna Collette, Amtrac, Talwst, Brittany Bosco and more. Please take a second to download and listen to the album yourself here. Below are some pictures from the event, enjoy!

For Immediate Release: The Influence Series releases its first compilation album #Postcards Vol 1, Supports The VIVA GLAM Team

Indie Music’s Top Artists & Event Mavens Come Together to Create #Postcards VOL 1

The Influence Series releases its first compilation album titled, #Postcards VOL 1 , and supports the VIVA Glam team in the New York AIDS walk 2012

New York, NY – May 10th -The #Postcards event series is set to kick off its summer launch on Monday May 14th. The #Postcards Project is a monthly event highlighting different cultural regions and building awareness around key global issues while bringing contemporary flair to NYC nightlife. For its re-introduction, the lifestyle brand, “The Influence Series” teamed up with some of indie music’s rising stars to create a compilation album that is sure to be a must have this Summer. The Influence Series’ founders Michael “Mancini” McConnell and DJ CEO executive produced the buzz-worthy album, #Postcards Volume I, Set to launch on May 14th, the album features new music from artists like Christian Rich, After the Smoke, POSSO Universe, Brianna Collette, Amtrac, Talwst, Brittany Bosco and more. The albums first single is produced by well known Deejay/Producer DJ M.O.S. and singer/songwriter Nicholas Howard.

Inspired by the eclectic mix the artists brought to the album, The Influence Series felt it was only right to use their event as a platform for independent artists to make their NYC introduction. The album was mastered by musical luminaries M.Willmatic and DJ Big Rich at Sophist Studios in New York City. The event takes place on May 14th at Co-Op Food & Drink @ The Hotel on Rivington on The Lower East Side from 6pm-11pm. The guests will have an opportunity to hear songs off the new album and download for free. The event is sponsored by Glamaholic Magazine and also supports the VIVA GLAM team in the New York Aids walk 2012. Please RSVP to TheInfluenceNYC@Gmail.com

Please check out this video for more details about this event: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K1HGIfzSxKk

Check out some Behind the Scenes with DJ M.O.S. and Nicholas Howard in studio: https://vimeo.com/41881558

About The Influence Series

The Influence Series presents Postcards, a monthly event series about developing world connections through the celebration of culture, music, fashion, art and business.  When we  embrace the richness of the world’s cultures our awareness and taste levels elevate.  This elevation in personal and professional tastes ultimately determines our quality of life.  The concept revolves around the idea that all individuals should embrace that, which is beyond our borders in the constant pursuit of excellence and forward thinking.  It is through our achievements that we can inspire greatness from those around us.

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The Influence Series Presents #Postcards ~The Album~
May 14th 6pm-11pm
CO-Op Food & Drink @ The Hotel Rivington
107 Rivington Street New York, NY 10002

RSVP Mandatory: TheInfluenceNYC@gmail.com

Sponsored by Glamaholic Magazine 

The Compilation Album Release & Event supporting the VIVA GLAM team in the 2012 New York Aids Walk.

Captured in the moment #Postcards

As we embark on our fourth event season the Influence Series creative team came together a couple of months ago and decided to put together a compilation album comprising of really dope indie artist in the progressive music space. Our goal as a creative collective is to simply provide platforms for individuals who create art. The album project allows us to introduce our support base to artist from all over the world.

We were inspired by the likes of Stéphane Pompougnac, Kitsuné, DFA Records, Giant Step and various indie artist who use music as a means to communicate social messages.


We have artist such as the super talented designers, musicians by the name of POSSO Universe, AMTRAC, Peter Hadar, TALWST, Brittany Bosco , Nicholas Howard and our lead single produced by global producer/DJ Deejay M.O.S.


As we wrap up the final production, we decided to have our buddy and respected colleague Jey Van-Sharp creative strategist of MyÜberLife an NYC based consulting agency sit down with one of the artist featured on our album, by the name of Brianna Collette. The two spoke about music’s influence on the human psyche, it’s cultural inspiration and their own experiences.

The dialogue was so amazing we decided to film and use some of this compelling conversation for a few skits on the #Postcards album. All of this can be heard on May 14th at CO-OP Food & Drink @ The Hotel On Rivington as we hold the launch event for this rare and rad occasion.

Stay tuned for more details and keep checking back. Follow us on Twitter @TheInfluenceNYC


SAVE-THE-DATE #Postcards

SAVE-THE-DATE #Postcards

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Tuesday, November 15th

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

 RISING STARS RAISING UP FOR SOMALIA

The Influence Series introduces its new monthly event, The Postcard Project

New York, NY - November 4th 2011 - On November 15th, New York City’s brightest stars will gather at the Toro Lounge in The Smyth Hotel to “Raise UP for Somalia.” Founders of progressive lifestyle brand Influence Series will be launching The Postcards Project, a monthly event highlighting different cultural and geographic regions, showcasing their contemporary flair. Influence Series founders Michael “Mancini” McConnell and DJ CEO will dedicate its first installment of postcards to the East African country of Somalia. The duo partnered with some of the biggest names in the fashion, art and culinary industries to build awareness for Somalia while showcasing some of the region’s most prominent names in NYC.

Proceeds from the event will support The American Refugee Committee’s “I Am A Star” campaign and The African Future organization to help provide more assistance to organizations on the ground in Somalia fighting poverty and other civil issues in the region. The host council for this event has strong ties to Somalia and are committed to shedding light and bringing relief to the troubled country. Some of the bright stars confirmed for the event on November 15th are celebrity chef Roblé, designers Ayaan and Idyl Mohallim of the fashion line Mataano, models Fatima Siad, Ayan Elmi, Ci Ci Ali, and Rahma Mohamed, Saada Ahmed and Bravo’s Work of Art Season 1 winner artist Abdi Farah.

Event participants feel that The Postcard Project would showcase the eclectic nature of the county’s people while shedding light on the many issues affecting this country today.  Host Council member Roblé says, “We are Raising UP for Somalia in hopes of not only supporting these great organizations, but also bringing national attention to the death, destruction and shortage of resources in my homeland.”

Check out the #RaiseUP4Somalia Video
http://vimeo.com/31585003

 About The Influence Series

The Influence Series presents Postcards. A monthly event series focused on developing world connections through the celebration of culture, music, fashion, art and business. Helping people embrace the richness of the world’s cultures, spreading awareness and elevating taste levels. This elevation in personal and professional tastes ultimately determines our quality of life.  The concept revolves around the idea that all individuals should embrace that, which is beyond our borders in the constant pursuit of excellence and forward thinking.

RSVP to: TheInfluenceNYC@Gmail.com

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