When an artist is willing to be part of ‘the scene’ for a long time, they will inevitably make some amazing connections. Playing alone in your bedroom does not offer that. Getting out there and meeting other like-minded musicians not only opens up immeasurable collaboration opportunities but it also exposes you to other styles of
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As we grow older our musical exploration will grow and grow. Being in a band for a long while sometimes throttles that creativity. Always be willing to play different styles to expand your skills. Our recent discovery The Flying Hasslehoffs are a new project from a pair of songwriters that are used to a totally
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When making music is a passion over a lifetime your skill will only grow. As you mature and experiment you will find the sound that truly speaks to you and become a master of creating it. The multi-talented Ken Kase has returned to his signature pop rock sound with a brand new EP. The artist
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Let’s face it, once music seeps into your soul it will always be there. The passion we have for music and creating it never goes away. Life will always get in the way, but the music will always remain. Our friend Matt Alter is a testament to this. Now he has set his solo career
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Any band that wants to continue creating music as a career must be willing to evolve. Just as music tastes change, bands must grow and find what works best. Not only for themselves but for their growing fanbase. Our recent discovery Water Street has been around for a while but seems to have found their
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We know our friend Les Fradkin is all about putting as much music as possible out there but we didn’t know it was all headed to this. He has now released his opus Reality-The Rock Opera. Prepare for a full experience of the last twenty years. Seemingly ahead of their time, Les Fradkin and wife
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As solo songwriters, it is sometimes difficult to get all the sounds we hear in our heads into a recording. When we bring in other band members it can flesh out that full sound. This also allows for other musicians to add their own flair that often makes for a better finished product. (As long
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The power of music is undeniable. Some artists have the ability to write songs that make people think and motivate society to be better. In what seems like an endless amount of songs, Les Fradkin is back with another classic in this mode on “Together.” Now an Akademia 2023 Hall of Fame inductee, Les Fradkin
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Even if you have been creating music for a long while, it is always beneficial to work with other talented artists. Collaborating is a great way to keep the creative juices flowing. This forced accountability will drive you to be your best self. Our recent find Justin Levinson has a legacy of making music and
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As a band grows and matures, you will often find their sound changing. This development is great as members work together towards a common goal. A downside of this is that sometimes the individual members lose their own path along the way. One way to alleviate this is to produce a solo record every now
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Some of the most amazing artists and athletes have come from the harshest upbringings. These early struggles can provide a true purpose and motivation that is hard to deny. Our recent discovery LUI is a prime example of an artist that went through hardships but will not stop until he reaches the success he yearns
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Even as music technology continues to increase at a rapid pace, there will always be something amazing about a classical instrumental piece. The talent to create this style of music without all the fancy modern techniques will always be classic. Our recent discovery of “Love Serenade” by Sophia Agranovich and Rupam Sarmah proves this point
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In the current music scene, bands and artists out there need to be more than just good songs. Fans want a full audio and visual and connective experience. Giving that to them is what creates true fans that will follow a band way past the success of a one-hit wonder. Our friends Walter Sickert &
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The influence of your older relatives can never be overlooked. These individuals usually want nothing but the best for you and will offer their time and knowledge in any way they can. When a musical passion is passed down it can lead to a lifelong journey that you will in turn be asked to pass
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When you find a musical connection, hold on tight for as long as you can. Having a partner that fits well with your own songwriting style is extremely valuable. You are able to feed off of each other and become a team that is better than the sum of its parts. The pair that front
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The last few years have killed many a career. Not only in business but in music and entertainment as well. What it has also done is prove that the people that were able to push through are some very strong people that have real passion for their livelihood. Our recent find Cullen Wade and The
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As people in this world we all see the issues of the day. A songwriter has the ability to pour out thoughts and opinions on these problems with a sense of freedom. Sharing ideas in music can allow the listener to absorb the ideas or simply enjoy the tune. Our recent discovery Roger Street Friedman
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There will always be something special about older analog recording. As music recording technology has advanced, amazing things are now possible. BUT much of the magic of creating songs has been lost along the way. Our recent find Garth Adam sticks to using the older gear to recapture some of that missing magic. The singer
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As the years pass for a musician, and lover of music, the passion never dies. Even after a long break, when life frees up and time is available many creators will get back to what they were meant to do, make music! It has been a while but Jimmy Marino is back with his new
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When music grabs you at a young age you have a full life to explore and experience it. There is no rush. The goal is to enjoy the ride no matter how long it takes. Our recent discovery Susan Wendelken has been a part of the music industry for quite a while. Now she is
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Let’s face it. The past few years have been a test. There have been some unimaginable dark times for our entire world. We have navigated our way through a worldwide pandemic and global unrest both politically and in war. We must be the light in this darkness. Our friends from The Finite Beings have lit
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As we mature and evolve, so does our music. Both the music we listen to and the music we create. This evolution leads us to make the music that is not only best for our ears but also for our soul. Our recent discovery Rita $hamrakova has let life lead her to her current sound
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The lure of creating music is just too great. After having the taste of creating full songs that people listen to and enjoy there is no real escape. Even if time passes as other aspects of life get in the way, the draw to come back to music is a tough one to resist. It
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When a musical connection happens it can be a magical thing. Some collaborations just become amazing connections of musical talents that complement each other so well that music can flow for decades. This has been the case with the longtime musical partnership and friendship of June Bisantz and Gordon Morrell. They have returned together again
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Even after being in the music industry for years, things can take off drastically after meeting the right collaborator. There is musical magic out there when certain individuals meet and start creating together. The music can take on a life of its own as the art is expressed without reservations. Our recent discovery The Shipping
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As we all know the world has changed a lot over the past few years. A pretty terrible worldwide pandemic had some ghastly consequences. But we must always try to find the silver lining. For musicians that were able to adapt, there was a lot of alone time to focus on their craft. Our friend
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The most exciting music discovery for me is when I find a band that is able to mesh a variety of genres and sounds into something new and fresh. This creative freedom opens up all barriers and offers something new to the musical world. Our recent discovery Southernmost Gravy is doing just that with their
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Music can become a passion for many of us. But if you want to make a career out of it you must be willing to put in the work. The music business is not easy. Our friend Micheal Fordays has put in the time and work over the years to build a long career. His
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After being in the music scene for a while sometimes you will find yourself looking for something fresh. There is nothing wrong with this. Music is meant to be explored and experimented with. Our recent discovery The Angry Toons went all in on this and created something truly unique. Avant-garde metal veterans Wonderland Syndrome have
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One of my longtime faves The Drums premiered new single “Obvious” yesterday. It is a blissful new song that finds founding-member Jonny Pierce steering himself into the beautiful interdependence that can flower when you neither lose yourself nor fortify yourself against another person. The latest preview from his forthcoming sixth studio album, the track builds
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Most of us reading the pages of Indie Band Guru are aware of the power of music. It can mean many things to many people. Those of us that accept this have watched our hearts and souls grow as we absorb music with a positive light. Our recent discovery Pios Phantom has made it his
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There are many amazing music minds out there. These special people have music constantly floating around their head. The tough part is finding a way to get that music out of the head and into the atmosphere for others to hear. But an artist has a duty to find a way to get as much
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In the hip hop music scene there are many artists that try to build up a fantastical image of strength, power, and mischief. This can work for a while but the true person will peek through eventually. The artist that is willing to be himself and share their life with the world opens up some
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When first launching a music career it is very difficult to get noticed. There is an incredible amount of new music being released on Spotify every single day. Just putting it out there and hoping random people will find your song and love it is a losing strategy. You need to put in the work
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An artist must be always willing to explore and experiment with their music. This is the only way to true growth in your authentic music career. It has been a while but our friend Sienná continues to show her imagination with new music. We caught up with the innovative artist to see what she is
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In the world of music you never know when an opportunity will present itself. You must stay ready to seize it. But you also must be willing to evolve and grow. Accepting these changes is what leads to becoming a true and respected artist. A great example of this is our recent discovery Säm Wilder
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Some songs take time to see their final form. This is songwriting. But the mind of a songwriter often switches modes leading to the release of a song at just the right time. This one may have taken a little longer than others but “I Could Make It Last Forever” by our friend Les Fradkin
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Once the musical muse hits, you must take advantage and write as many songs as you can. This gift comes and goes in most people so strike while the iron is hot. Our friend Fever Moon is doing just that as he releases his latest EP God’s Heart to launch into 2023. Over the last
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Music has become so ubiquitous in our society that often we don’t even realize how important it is. With the amazing amount of content being created every day, the need for music has only grown. Behind every great YouTube video is a soundtrack that takes it to the next level of content. Our recent discovery
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One of my favorite parts of running Indie Band Guru is getting the opportunity to hear music before it is released. This gives us the chance to have a fresh take on new songs without any influence of the public. That freedom allows us to have our own opinion. And a beautiful thing about music
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When an artist accepts that music can be just what they need it to be it can open the floodgates of inspiration. Allowing your true thoughts and emotions to come through in your songwriting not only helps you, but also creates real connections with the listeners that can relate to your struggles and successes. Our
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In our journeys we come all across all types of artists. Some take it super serious and need everything minutely planned out. Others play it day by day and and never take anything too worrisome. Neither is ‘correct’. A real artist will always remain true to themselves. Our recent discovery The Kev definitely leans towards
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To have a long career in the music business an artist must be willing to develop not only their sound but their personality as well. This can not be phony. It must be the growth of a real person who wishes to create for his fans. The well known Hollywood Logan has been doing this
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Any good band that stays together will continue to grow and refine their sound. The key will always be to stay true to who you really are. Our recent discovery The Americans has shown both growth and personal truth in their music. We caught up with the Americana-based rockers for a little more insight into
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When there is passion behind a songwriter the music will shine through, no matter the genre. Sometimes an artist will develop and change his style mid career. You must do what feels right for yourself…. and the music. Alvin Harrison is an artist that let the music speak to him and his new sound has
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Music will always be the result of our experiences. These can be joyous as well as depressing. Music can be a helpful solution in dealing with all of it. Our recent discovery Nonstop To Cairo has been at it for a while and has a litany of experiences to put into their music. Their upcoming
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When a musician is given the time to incubate and develop their sound great things will come. Add in the freedom to not need to fit into any specific genre and style and real sonic explorations can be made. Our previously covered artist G Clef Fusion is back with even more sounds to have us
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With South By Southwest now in hindsight and the official music festival season ready to start, we can look back at some of the highlights. Bands from all over the globe once again descended on Austin, Texas. One such show that stuck out was the Taiwan Beats Showcase on Tuesday night, March 14th That night,
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Creating music is a very personal thing. You must make music that makes you happy before trying to please any specific audience. It will not always be easy but the passionate work can yield amazing results. Our recent discovery Phoenix Ashley Nova is in their own lane, and they likes it that way. We caught
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Music is an amazing thing but not everyone gets it. For some of us music hots a spot deep in our souls that will always give us the motivation to thrive. Our recent discovery James Roan is one of those. Now he creates music to share his life experiences and connect with his fans. We
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