By adam_schragin on Dec 12, 2011 at 1:14pm in News & Features
MadeLoud artists Edgar-O and and The United Rhythm & Groove Exchange are both planning new releases.
On the fifteenth of this month, the jazzy (and often religious-themed) The United Rhythm & Groove Exchange are planning the release of a two-disc album called Let Your Mind Fly. Joining songwriter Victor McClain on this album are a mix... Read more
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By konowd1 on Jun 7, 2011 at 1:13pm in News & Features
[Editor's Note: We were going to put this piece up tomorrow, but today's "Google Doodle" is a tribute to Les Paul himself, who would've turned 96 today. Here's a catch...this doodle is interactive, and you can play with it just by running your mouse over the logo. How cool! You can record the track as well...here's my admittedly weak contribution... Read more
By adam_schragin on May 22, 2011 at 9:43pm in News & Features
Music magazines, once the go-to source for information about chart-topping hitmakers, niche genres, or some combination of both are struggling to remain relevant and competitive in the internet age. Many music mags folded, while others either went whole hog into making a splash online. Taking a cue from our stories about other forms of media... Read more
By Howard on May 18, 2011 at 2:31pm in News & Features
If you are someone that stays on top of everything related to music you have probably heard about these so called new music cloud services recently launched by Amazon, Google, Spotify, and others to come. These cloud services basically allow a person to upload music that they own on the Internet in a secure account. You can then access your... Read more
By adam_schragin on May 13, 2011 at 11:29am in News & Features
Seems like ages ago that MadeLoud journeyed to New York to catch CMJ. While we were there, we did manage to catch a set by MiniBoone a relentlessly exciting and energetic band that combines keyboard jams into power-pop to form some enticing hybrid. The band have exciting news - they'll be playing Bonnaroo, as well as the Alive at Five festival.... Read more
By Victor Schinazi on Apr 6, 2011 at 9:00am in News & Features
Some nights are bigger than others - You've got good wine, live music, and above all, a purpose. These nights are special because they tap into the urgency of the moment and have the fantastic ability to bring people together for a good cause. Last Thursday at City Winery, musicians, fans and New Yorkers came together to help the people of Japan... Read more
By adam_schragin on Mar 8, 2011 at 12:15pm in News & Features
Experimental multi-instrumentalist Anni Rossi will release her second record, entitled Heavy Meadow, on May 2nd of this year on 3Syllables Records.
We first caught up with Anni when she played our stage at Monolith. Her first album, Rockwell, was put out by 4AD. On this new album, Rossi has enlisted a full band. Download the single "Land... Read more
By adam_schragin on Jan 31, 2011 at 1:44pm in News & Features
Odd folk artist Danielson will be touring the States with his new band in support of his latest album, Best of Gloucestor County. In our interview with Daniel Smith, the band's namesake explained the creative process behind his new record and gave us a fantastic overview of his career thus far.
03-25 - New York, NY - Le Poisson Rouge
03-26 -... Read more
By adam_schragin on Jan 17, 2011 at 11:27am in News & Features
In three weeks, the retro dance act Cut Copy will release their third album, entitled Zonoscope, and have a North America tour planned for March and April. Their last album In Ghost Colours was something of a critical and commercial smash, so anticipation is high for the new album. Out on February 8th, Zonoscope is also the subject of a band-made... Read more
By adam_schragin on Nov 30, 2010 at 2:33pm in News & Features
We were first introduced to Rachel Goodrich last year when she played our stage at the Monolith Festival and we had the opportunity to interview her and watch her performance. Since then, we've been pleasantly surprised to hear her songs used in Crayola commercials, and her newly found exposure is set to hit its zenith next year, when Goodrich... Read more
By adam_schragin on Oct 27, 2010 at 4:41pm in News & Features
Boasting "The Darkest, Most Extreme Metal Bands," the Blackest of the Black Tour kicked off on the 25th and may be coming to a venue near you. The band Marduk will be performing, alongside legendary rock act Danzig and more. "Swedish black metallers MARDUK are currently readying for their triumphant return to the U.S. later this month as part of... Read more