11 Best Smart Links for Musicians in 2022
TL;DR – Here’s our list of the best smart links for musicians in 2022. Keep reading for the full breakdown. If you aren’t online, do you even exist? I think you do – but hey, in today’s music industry, you probably don’t want to take the chance. And, once you are online, there’s no better way […]
“Guilty Soulmate” by Jess Meilman: A Deep Dive into the Doubts of a Relationship
In a world brimming with love songs and heartbreaking lyrics, it’s a pleasant surprise to come across Jess Meilman’s debut single “Guilty Soulmate”, a riveting track that plants a fresh seed of doubt in the minds of lovers: Who’s really the soulmate? And who’s guilty of loving the wrong person? With this premise, Meilman delivers […]
“pls call me” by PKAY: A haunting look at a relationship in the rearview
Somewhere on California’s Highway 99, a young singer opens her iPhone’s voice memo app and starts recording new ideas for an album. The result is a collection of heart-on-sleeve stories that’ll become letters from the 99, the debut album of indie-pop artist PKAY. PKAY started writing her own music after a breakup when she was […]
How to Write a Press Release for Your Music
If you’re an indie musician, there’ll always be some aspects of promoting your music you need to do by yourself, whether that’s because you’re a DIY band, an artist without a manager or label, or because your budget is tight. A press release is a great way to promote yourself and your music for free; […]
21 Top Music Bloggers to Follow in 2023
We’re swamped by information. I’m old enough to remember, aeons ago, when the only ways to discover new music releases were MTV and a few specialized magazines. If you had a favorite band, most likely, you’d have to wait until the album was released to read an accurate review or hear the artist’s vision on […]
“Time Will Tell” by Streeter Pool: Captivating 80s synth-pop vibes
Singer and music producer Andy DiSimone explores a retro sound reminiscent of the best 80s pop hits via his new artistic vehicle, Streeter Pool, creating a catchy rhythm and relaxing atmosphere that make new single “Time Will Tell” the perfect soundtrack for nostalgic souls. If you familiarize yourself with Streeter Pool’s debut album, Nothing Is […]
“Just a Little Longer” by Brother James: An Honest Examination of Endings
Justin Sinclair is a songwriter and music producer based in LA who’s making a name for himself as one of the most exciting voices in the local indie scene. His solo project, Brother James, explores the intricacies and depth of love through poignant lyrics and delicate finger-style guitar. His newest EP, Love, is an evocative […]
TikTok Music Copyright: Explained
We’ve all been there: waiting for the bus, chilling at the coffee shop, or lying in bed before falling asleep. You pull out your phones and start scrolling, watching the latest trends. Sometimes you even have a song in your head for the whole day, showing up on every video on your feed. It’s everywhere! […]
“My Kind of Crazy” by Mama Said: A Pop-Rock Ode to Parenthood
Northern-California-based, female-fronted rock band Mama Said draws inspiration from the best rock hits of the last thirty years to bring to life a catchy and evergreen sound, elevated by the fantastic voices of front-women Latifa Reeves and Jennifer Knight. “My Kind of Crazy” is one of a series of releases the band is working through […]
“Mexico” by Kinzoogianna: a dreamy, introspective nu-jazz journey
“Mexico” is the fourth single from Gold For The Hungry Souls, the debut album of Kinzoogianna AKA Anna Stubbs. Stubbs fully showcases her creative skills in this new single: an ecstatic nu-jazz composition reminiscent of the best classical jazz, which sounds refreshingly contemporary and ambitious. A talented pianist, drum programmer and producer, Kinzoogianna creates exciting […]