There’s something to be said about an artist who uses his music for change. Even moreso for an artist who uses his platform to speak out or get vocal about current issues. UK-based singer/songwriter RJ Thompson is one of these artists whose used his platform as a musician to talk about London’s current climate. It’s […]
We continue to keep our ears open for music that alters the rules and breaks down barriers and genre constrictions. The amazing musical mind of Nic Vandenborre has returned to offer us another uniquely original song in “Love’s Truth Behind”. Even luckier for us all, Vandenborre has given Indie Band Guru the opportunity to exclusively […]
*Guest post from professional musician and educator Khara Wolf Maybe you have been through everything you have, so you have the strength to endure what is coming next”. These were not the words I wanted to hear at the time. They were spoken to me right after I had just picked up music again after a […]
Real life has a way of getting in the way of many thriving music careers. There will be many obstacles that the world throws at you. The artist with a true drive and dedication will power through and continue striving to reach their goal of a successful music career. Our recent find Son GunnPlayy has […]
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada… This city has bred a fruitful history of genre-bending cult bands dating back to the mid-1980s. Most notably, we can look to legendary punk rockers such as SNFU, as well as the unclassifiable, recently and temporarily reunited, The Smalls. In recent history, we can aim our laser pointers at Albertan sweethearts, The […]
If you love live music and discovering new artists but you hate the crowds and stress of a large scale festival like The Governor’s Ball or this summer’s inaugural Panorama (both held on Randall’s Island Park in New York City), there’s an event you need to know about: the Northside Festival. Now in its eighth […]
If live music is your bag then the Village Voice’s 5th Annual 4Knots Festival was your ticket. Held on the west side of Manhattan along the Hudson River, this made for a picturesque way to enjoy your weekend. All the rock bands were equally magnetic with chops to spare but there were some standouts: Screaming […]
Music has played many roles in the gambling world. It’s been a vital strategy on the casino floor, with wild, looping music almost hypnotizing patrons to play longer. It’s also worked for professional poker players, pumping them up for the flop and helping them recover from a bad hand or two. Sound and music composition […]
