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Monthly Archives: May 2016

  • coffee music project new york 2016 submissions open
    Opportunities
    May 31, 2016
    by Music Connection

    Coffee Music Project Accepting Musician Applications

    The Coffee Music Project will be returning to New York City for a second year this September. Applications for musicians are now open and will ...
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  • dominique stewart new music critiques
    7.6
    Magazine, New Music Critiques, Reviews
    May 31, 2016
    by Music Connection

    New Music Critiques: Dominique Stewart

    Dominique Stewart will remind listeners of the genre’s most prominent stars. At the same time, she’s working to carve a niche of her own with ...
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  • marks new music critiques
    7.8
    Magazine, New Music Critiques, Reviews
    May 31, 2016
    by Music Connection

    New Music Critiques: MARKS

    Lindsay Marcus--moniker MARKS--has placed her music 
in indie films and ads, and here she’s a sultry vocalist and deft producer with a
 gift for sonic ...
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  • rival tides new music critiques
    8.6
    Magazine, New Music Critiques, NMC of the Week, Reviews
    May 31, 2016
    by Music Connection

    New Music Critiques: Rival Tides

    These post-hardcore alt-rockers, Rival Tides, are radio-ready, and a label like Rise might want
 to give them a holler. While the Tides do
 not put ...
    Read More
  • kathleen farless new music critiques
    7.4
    Magazine, New Music Critiques, Reviews
    May 31, 2016
    by Music Connection

    New Music Critiques: Kathleen Farless

    A native of the Philippines, where she’s 
had success as a songwriter, Kathleen Farless' self-described “Broadway-meets-Coldplay” sound is a fair description of her work. An excellent ...
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  • Hollow Bones new music critique
    7.8
    Magazine, New Music Critiques, NMC of the Week, Reviews
    May 31, 2016
    by Music Connection

    New Music Critiques: Hollow Bones

    A tight NY-based five-piece, Hollow Bones emit all the hallmarks of their genre (screamo vocals, pummeling percussion triggers, relentless riffs, hard/soft dynamics, suicidal desperation) and ...
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  • jakpot new music critiques
    6.8
    Magazine, New Music Critiques, Reviews
    May 31, 2016
    by Music Connection

    New Music Critiques: Jakpot

    There’s nothing like poor production to undermine an artist’s talent, and that’s what we hear in these tracks by producer/artist Jakpot. His tracks are not ...
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  • soulmedic new music critiques
    7.8
    Magazine, New Music Critiques, Reviews
    May 31, 2016
    by Music Connection

    New Music Critiques: Soulmedic

    Mixing the traditional with the modern artist, Soulmedic presents a higher-conscious brand of reggae music and makes it all go down smooth thanks to his ...
    Read More
  • Farahri new music critiques
    7.2
    Magazine, New Music Critiques, Reviews
    May 31, 2016
    by Music Connection

    New Music Critiques: Farahri

    Canadian solo artist Farahri definitely has 
a voice for pop/R&B, but inconsistent diction and her recordings’ huge production ambitions often overpower the singer’s lead vocals ...
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  • Cover Stories, Feature Articles, Latest, Magazine
    May 31, 2016
    by Dan Kimpel

    Ziggy Marley - New Music in Seasons of the Spirit

    With an instantly recognizable voice, a compelling and spiritually connected artistry and his undeniable legacy, Ziggy Marley is one of modern reggae’s most treasured artists. ...
    Read More
  • music career trend self-management
    Feature Articles, Latest, Magazine, Music Industry Tips
    May 31, 2016
    by Bernard Baur

    Music Career Trend: Managing Yourself

    Artist management is not what it used to be. In fact, management today requires a different set of skills. It’s not just about getting a ...
    Read More
  • music industry tips set your rate
    Feature Articles, Latest, Magazine, Music Industry Tips
    May 31, 2016
    by Music Connection

    Music Industry Tips: Set Your Rate, Negotiate and Financially Survive

    Ever think of yourself as the owner of a corporation? Guess what...you are. If you’re a working musician, a session or tour player, your company ...
    Read More
  • Friday Freebie Archive
    May 27, 2016
    by Music Connection

    CADLive 5 Mic Bundle Freebie - (archive: 05/20/16)

    Enter to Win a Bundle of 5 Microphones from CADLive in This Week’s Friday Freebie! For this week’s Music Connection Friday Freebie, we’re selecting one ...
    Read More
  • Hollywood Film & TV mixer 2016
    Film/TV News, Latest, More Industry News
    May 27, 2016
    by Music Connection

    Film & TV Mixer, Film Submissions in Hollywood

    On Friday, June 3, The Notice Network will present its 7th Annual Hollywood Film & TV Mixer during L.A. Film Festival Week. HF&TV Mixer provides ...
    Read More
  • close up berklee online
    Close Up, Latest, Magazine
    May 27, 2016
    by Jonathan Widran

    Close Up: Berklee Online

    Global Extension of Legendary Music School: Founded in 1945, Boston-based Berklee College of Music is the largest private music institution in the world. As of ...
    Read More
  • music gear psp audioware 2445 reverb plug-in
    Latest, Magazine, New Gear/New Toys Reviews, New Toys, Reviews
    May 27, 2016
    by Barry Rudolph

    Music Gear Review: PSP Audioware PSP 2445 Reverb Plug-in

    The PSP Audioware PSP 2445 contains emulations for both the original EMT 244 digital reverberator and the EMT 245 unit. The EMT 245 updated the ...
    Read More
  • hangout fest 2016 florence photo by kristian tapia
    Photo Blog Show Reviews, Reviews
    May 26, 2016
    by Music Connection

    Hangout Fest 2016 at Gulf Shores, AL

    Hangout Fest returned to Gulf Shores, AL for its seventh year on the sands of the Gulf Coast despite the troublesome weather predictions. The Weeknd ...
    Read More
  • KAABOO Del Mar Lineup 2016
    Latest, More Industry News
    May 26, 2016
    by Music Connection

    KAABOO Del Mar Announces 2016 Lineup

    KAABOO Del Mar, presented in partnership with Mercedes-Benz USA, has announced the full 2016 musical lineup. Legendary musicians Jimmy Buffett & The Coral Reefer Band, ...
    Read More
  • music album andrew bird are you serious
    Album Reviews, Latest, Magazine, Reviews
    May 26, 2016
    by Andy Kaufmann

    Music Album Review: Andrew Bird - "Are You Serious" (7/10)

    The former Squirrel Nut Zippers violinist, Andrew Bird, gets more personal than ever before, exploiting windswept lyrics bound by dramatic instrumentation to sizable effect. Guest ...
    Read More
  • live review the running jumps photo grant stoner
    Latest, Live Reviews, Magazine, Reviews
    May 26, 2016
    by Grant Stoner

    Live Review: The Running Jumps at Cody's VivaCantina in Burbank, CA

    Material: The Running Jumps’ brand of jangle pop is heavily inspired by ’60s British and American power-pop groups like The Kinks and The Zombies along ...
    Read More
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