You might have spent dozens of hours at home making demos but going into the studio is a whole other ballgame. Home recordings are forgiving, and demos are a little rough around the edges by design. Going into a real studio with a real engineer and producer is a gigantic step up, and you’ll be […]
One of the biggest benefits of being an independent artist in today’s music industry is the fact that there are no rules. No one to insist that your music goes in a specific direction or stays within a certain genre. Our friend Joe Hodgson has taken this to new heights with his all encompassing new […]
As musicians we all develop over time. If we are standing still we will eventually flame out. Having that strength to expand and explore other sounds is a huge part of what makes music so magical. The most amazing songs come from this exploration. Our recent find Herisetra is a prime example of this with […]
A musician who always has an open mind, and ear, will develop and change their sound through the years. For someone that remains in the scene for many years, all these influences and learning opportunities can create a fresh blend of sounds that truly becomes the sound of the artist. Our friend Joe Hodgson has […]
Sometimes an artist needs a little break between albums. Some time to recover from the emotionally draining record release process. Some time to write new songs. Some time to meet new collaborators, etc. For Kingsley Durant that break has been 16 long years! But fortunately, it seems that the wait was certainly worth it with […]
We always try to keep an eye on the careers of artists that we have featured in the past. It has been 3 years already since we last featured our friend Joey Stuckey and his record ‘Six String Soldier. Lots have been happening in that time for Joey. We had the chance to catch up […]
Your first day as a guitar player is going to be exciting. You’ll experience a whole new way of expressing yourself, new gears and most importantly new sounds. As a beginner, choosing your first guitar is easy but unfortunately selecting the right one that addresses your preferences is hard. For instance, it is no brainer […]
The new release “Disaster Party” from Magic Giant comes just in time to remind you how chaotic the end of the year can be. Luckily, their sunny indie folk will have you whistling while you work instead of tearing your hair out trying to finish that huge list of To Dos. With the holidays right […]
