The goal of any band should always be to evolve and adjust to create music that fills their energy. There are plenty of other like minded musicians out there to work with if you are willing to put yourself out there and do your thing. Our recent find Touch The Buffalo has been grinding and […]
I’ve heard many comparisons to what being in a band is like. The “relationship” comparison comes up the most. I agree with that one. Much like a relationship a band requires time, love, and money. NYC native’s Playing In Traffic has been together for 14 years. Through their highs and lows, they have stayed together […]
An artistic mind is creative all the way through. I have found that musical artists often have talent in the visual arts as well. Our recent discovery Kenneth Cookson seems to be one of these super artistic minds. With his new musical project New Rival and debut album My Urban Condition this has been proven. […]
A lifelong dedication to music will require overcoming obstacles. Maybe you started on one instrument but adapting meant learning others. Music lifers will wear many hats. At some point, the idea of “I’ll start my own band” takes hold. Thanks to technology, I find there are more musicians throwing their hats into the ring. Minneapolis Minnesota […]
When music is life some people are known to go all in. It is not always just a hobby you do on the side of your career. Often it can become the career, even without being a “rock star.” Our recent discovery Kevin Holm-Hudson has built a successful life with music as the focus. The […]
Once the lure of creating music gets you there is no real turning back. The joy that a songwriter finds in creating songs easily becomes a lifelong passion. The styles and bandmates may change but the muse lives on. Adam Lippman has had a long career of winding roads. He is now kicking off 2024 […]
Moving around a lot can definitely provide some musical inspiration. Take in all the sights, sounds, and cultures and let them simmer around your mind. As a songwriter this will eventually turn into music for you. Getting it out into the world is the next necessary step. Our recent discovery Vittorio has done just that […]
It’s that time of year again, another annual review of the music that stood out. There have been some outstanding releases, but not as over-flowing as in recent years. There are thoughts and reasons, but let’s not talk about them. Instead, let us celebrate the superb winners that reflected my love for independent and unsigned […]
