By adam_schragin on Jun 29, 2012 at 8:22am in Mixes & Playlists
Welcome back to a new playlist featuring independent artists from all over the world. We've made sure all of the mp3s here are downloadable for free, and we've included videos where we could.
Aaron "The Uke Slinger" Jones - "It Is What It Is"
Did the uke? You should.
DT-DOUBLETROUBLE - "Blue and Orange"
This song is a tribute to Morgan State... Read more
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Why do you need a publicity photo (and what is it exactly)?
The purpose of a publicity photo is to get your band exposure in press, other media, to booking agents and labels, event organizers, etc. Don’t underestimate the importance of your band’s publicity photo: it’s the first thing that editors, labels and booking agents see that visually... Read more
By adam_schragin on Dec 2, 2011 at 5:16pm in DIY
Listening to music isn't just one of the creature comforts the human race is lucky enough to enjoy (cats don't like it so much). We also use music to enhance special moments, as a catharsis when we're feeling sad or happy, and to express ourselves and even, occasionally, as punishment. Music lovers listen on the way to work, at work, at home, on... Read more
By adam_schragin on Dec 2, 2011 at 1:30pm in Interviews
Like many artists, Roy Shakked's musical inclinations began very early, and as a child he had already begun to foster his talents by banging on a piano. His love for music led him to study at Berklee and then a strange path unfurled that had him composing music for video games, exploring electronic music and remixes, composing music for... Read more
By steffmetal on Nov 30, 2011 at 2:14pm in DIY
When it comes to online exposure, music bloggers have the power. Us lightning writers, usually working for nothing other than the love of music, have armies of loyal followers desperate to get new music in their ears. We're always enthusiastically pushing some unknowns and crying about what a shame it is such-and-such doesn't have a label yet, and... Read more
By adam_schragin on Nov 29, 2011 at 12:11pm in Artist Profile
Every musical year is a year of patterns, and whether those patterns are honest to goodness bulges in the music-sphere or just unconscious desires on our own part to see order in chaos, it's one way to start a conversation. Here are a few movements that kept our interest this year.
USBM, or United States Black Metal
Though founded and perfected in... Read more
By adam_schragin on Nov 28, 2011 at 2:51pm in Mixes & Playlists
In preparation for our upcoming interview with Holmes this week, we were prompted to muse on cover albums, thanks to the aforementioned artist's most recent recording Covers, which features interpretations of songs originally by Queen, ELO, Genesis, and many more. Starting with Holmes, we're going to look at some of the cover songs gracing our... Read more
By adam_schragin on Nov 25, 2011 at 4:34pm in DIY
Thanksgiving is a special time of year where families huddle close, and talk about personal lives and the world at large eventually turns to talk about the internet. With smartphones and iPads a-plenty, how long will it take before you begin sharing your favorite gifs and videos with Uncle Rick and his new friend Steve? How many of said videos... Read more
By adam_schragin on Nov 22, 2011 at 1:10pm in News & Features
One of the strongest of the Wu-Tang solo artists and a deep thinker in his own right, the GZA will speak at Harvard on December 1st, hosted by Harvard's Black Men's Forum. The lecture he'll present will feature thoughts on "his Clan, his craft, and his creativity." He's also going to tour academia while in Cambridge: he "will visit the Broad... Read more
By adam_schragin on Nov 21, 2011 at 10:15am in DIY
What's up, MadeLoud readers? My name's Shane, and I'm the main singer, songwriter, and guitar god in a band called the Pop Tards. Ever since the release of our first (double) album Meet The Pop Tards, I've regularly been emailing a cross-section of websites once a week to bug them about listening to our album. Adam at MadeLoud is one of those... Read more
By adam_schragin on Nov 18, 2011 at 3:58pm in Artist Profile
Self-described as "[a] couple of 19 year old writers from Michigan," The Digital Thought are nonetheless on to something, with solid song production and above-average rap skills. The flow of members Ink Blood and Zar is quick-footed and obviously indebted to fellow Michigan MC Eminem but a burgeoning, unique style is clear from a listen to any of... Read more
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