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IBG Interview – 8 Questions With… Room 201

As bands develop and grow over time there will be changes. The biggest keys are to stay true to your craft and yourself. This authenticity will shine through and gather fans over time. Our recent discovery Room 201 has been doing it for years and now appears to be hitting their stride.  We caught up […]

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Tim James and The Very Special Guests debut is very special indeed.

Our connection to music is special. How that connection changes over time, our journey. Edmonton Canada resident, Tim James is a great example. A veteran multi-instrumentalist / studio producer. Taking the reins as band leader felt natural. Tim James tapped his fellow musicians for assistance in the studio. Those who assisted were dubbed “The Very Special […]

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Michael Novak Shows Us What ‘Used To Be’

As much as we may see the supposedly sudden pop stars that is a very rare occurrence. The real stars are the artists that hold on to their dreams even if they need to be but on hold for a while. The love of music will remain as long as you allow it. Our recent […]

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Kurt Hagardorn is ‘An Analog Man In A Digital World’

Take a man out of the country, but you can’t take the country out of the man. My ongoing thought as I listened to Kurt Hagardorn’s new album An Analog Man In A Digital World. From New Orleans to North Carolina and now a Portland Oregon resident. He’s moved around a bit. His heart must still be in […]

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Matt Warren releases his concept album ‘Excited to Die’

At an early age, music became an essential element in the world of Matt Warren. He learned the craft by performing, learning from heroes and studying contemporary music composition at University. But, he wanted to walk his own path when creating his own work. This was clear to hear from his debut single, “Witchcraft”, a […]

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The Beautiful Mistakes prove that “Love’s Never Wasted”

As the years pass for a musician, and lover of music, the passion never dies. Even after a long break, when life frees up and time is available many creators will get back to what they were meant to do, make music! It has been a while but Jimmy Marino is back with his new […]

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“Reasons” by Scoville Unit

Tempo can say it all in the right setting, and from where I sit it’s the most important feature we can break down in the new single “Reasons” by Scoville Unit. The groove is the feature on this track, but make no mistake about it – its place in the arrangement is what puts the […]

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Micheal Fordays Brings The Rock To ‘The Mind and Echoes’

Music can become a passion for many of us. But if you want to make a career out of it you must be willing to put in the work. The music business is not easy. Our friend Micheal Fordays has put in the time and work over the years to build a long career. His […]