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6 Safety Rules for Listening to Music on A Bike

Before I say anything else in this article, I’ll start off by saying this about listening to music while riding a bike: NO. Don’t do it. It’s far too dangerous and will probably get you or someone else on the streets injured. That said, I understand that sometimes, you need your music to help pep […]

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IBG Interview – 11 Questions With… Love Stallion

Love Stallion began as an experiment; a spur of the moment co-write of the song “Big Rock Radio” by Aaron Hart & Crayton Huntly (aka Rob McLemore) outside a concert hall in the fall of 2013.  Inspired by the “big rock” sound of the 70s & 80s, rockstars David Lee Roth & Freddie Mercury, and bands like Van Halen, […]

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Janis Philosophy Shows Us They Are ‘Dedicated To’

Hailing from the beautiful landscapes of Stockholm, Sweden, Alt-Rock quartet Janis Philosophy hit the ground running in 1999. Since that time the band has manifested into a versatile and multifaceted group with their own signature sound and stylization that has captivated many fans and music listeners over time.   Known for a very dynamic and […]

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J. ASADI Shows That The “Sky’s the Limit”

J. Asadi is an emerging hip-hop artist who already exhibits the power and presence of the genre’s biggest names. He spits lyrics that are direct, unflinching, and honest. His bars fully embrace each win and loss he has taken in his life and music career.   His latest single, “Sky’s the Limit,” is a grinding […]

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Kazyak Creates A ‘Reflection’ In Sound

Reflection is definitely an apt title for the third Kazyak release. Songwriter, vocalist, and guitarist Peter Frey’s work spends much of its time looking inward or else unwinding stories for listeners reflective of his interior life and concerns. It isn’t an insular affair and even the album’s first song “First Do No Harm” and its follow up […]

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FOLKENPHUNK Moving Forward With New Album

Folkenphunk is, by now, a familiar sight and sound to acoustic music aficionados in the eastern third of the USA. The band has developed a devoted following the old-fashioned way, namely writing great songs and touring like crazy. The Folkenphunk guys have been working hard in the recording studio, too, tracking for an as-yet-untitled new […]

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IBG Interview – 11 Questions With…. Tia McGraff

After making music for many years, many artists get numb to the reality of the art that they create. Songs have different meanings to different people. It is the artist’s responsibility to keep creating music to connect with the listeners. Now more than ever the fans want to connect with the artists that they follow. […]

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Making Art, Together: My Experiences with Songwriting and Community

-Guest post by Rob Jamner   I am not the kind of songwriter who tries to do everything alone. I get my inspiration from making connections and collaborating with other artists. Growing up, I had a number of experiences that shaped me into the community-minded artist that I am today.   John Gage, Kentucky Homefront, and […]