It’s that time of the year once again, when we start reckoning with what everyone on our gift list will be getting for the holidaze. Of course, the music lovers in your life should be the easiest to get for, or so you might think. Sure, it’s easy to just give someone an Amazon gift […]
For music hounds, every day is Record Store Day, especially at the end of the week after you get your paycheck. And while those who live that milkcrate life likely akin the official RSD to going out drinking on St. Patrick’s Day, the fact there are two dates attached to this shopper’s holiday proves how […]
Joe Bonamassa’s sprawling centennial tribute keeps unfolding – Vol. III reminds us that the blues is still alive, still changing, and still finding new ways to connect generations. When B.B. King said, “The blues are the roots, the rest are the fruits,” he wasn’t making a slogan. He was describing a foundation that still feeds […]
Los Angeles at dusk is a city of contradictions. Graffiti catches the last light, jacaranda blossoms fall across cracked sidewalks, and the scent of a dozen kitchens moves through the air. It is here, within this mix of grit and color, that the band A Violet In Youth has found its footing. The group’s music […]
Live and Collective Soul both made massive hits in the 1990s, but it’s in the 21st century that the two veteran alternative bands have become a successful package deal on the road, first co-headlining a tour in 2008 and then reuniting this year for the Summer Unity Tour. The two bands played 30 dates from […]
Among images in popular music, one of the most haunting figures is that of a car crash. Ironically, crashing into something has turned for many musicians into a metaphor for life’s misery, threatening danger, or the urge to rebel-from dramatic ballads to edgier rock anthems. Such cultural echoes, however, might make one think larger than […]
Independent artists often spend countless hours trying to “crack the Spotify code.” Many experiment with the DIY route, plead with curators for playlist placements, or turn to third-party promotion services, only to end up with inflated numbers and little real engagement. In such a crowded space, skepticism toward music marketing services is understandable. The industry […]
The music industry is a rapidly evolving sector. Over the past several years, its pace has only grown even more accelerated, as streaming sites and social media platforms have yielded instantaneous results for users, only increasing their appetite for new music tenfold. As a result, many modern artists feel the constant need to release new […]
Some artists choose flash over substance, while others strike feelings straight to the heart. Delta F (Δƒ) takes the second route, hiding the face so the music carries more weight and the listener takes the spotlight. The Masked Project centers on connection over celebrity, and the new single, “Almost Human,” turns that idea into a […]
Live music tours are an excellent way for artists to generate revenue and meet fans out on the road, but aspiring artists should know that there’s much more than meets the eye when it comes to organizing and managing these tours. Whether it’s dealing with legal protections, economics, or logistics, the touring industry has a […]