Musical styles will always be developing. Whether it be unique offshoots of one main genre or mashing together different genres to create something fresh, artists will always find new ways to make great music. Bringing classic sounds to new heights can give them new life as well. Our recent find DocFell & Co. is bringing […]
Being part of a band and performing as a solo musician are two very different actions. The comfort of being on stage with a bunch of buddies is stripped away when it is just you, your guitar, and voice out in front of a crowd. There is nowhere to hide and you must provide a […]
Sometimes it takes a long while to find your own voice in songwriting. The practice of learning and performing other people’s songs can create the basis for your own original style. For some it takes longer than others. It did not happen quickly for Mark Reitenga but it seems he has reached a state of […]
Born in New Jersey and raised on the West Coast, Ray William Roldan is known as someone with something to say. He came up listening to Elvis, Johnny Cash, Rick Nelson, Merle Haggart, George Jones and more. Ray picked up the guitar and harmonica in his late teens. But his heart was always in the […]
Good music does not always include upbeat, energetic beats. Sometimes, all you really need is a catchy song with a peaceful vibe and some soothing vocals. “The Red Carpet” by the powerful Americana duo Mouths of Babes. Coming from their new album Brighter in the Dark, which is due out next Friday, the 27th. The duo, comprised […]
For a band that wants to stay original, genre definitions become only a guide. There is no reason to be stuck within any one style if you have the talents to explore others. Our recent discovery Coral Creek has been known to perform a wide variety of sounds to delight their fans. The Colorado-based band […]
Keep making music! This is a mantra we have been preaching for as long as I can remember. The art of writing songs gets better and better with practice and experience. When you can add in other artists to work with this learning curve speeds up even faster as you feed off of eachother. Our […]
As we approach the new year it is a great time to take stock of all the good in your life and music career. Yes, we all have our struggles but there are many more great things if you take the time to look for them. Be the good. Our recent find Joey Stuckey has […]
