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DIY Spotlight: LX
LX (pronounced “Lex”) is a dance-pop artist with infectious self-confidence, and her latest single, “Blame On Me,” is the perfect introduction to the budding starlet. Born Lexy Bradford, she discovered ... -
DIY Spotlight: Renay
Renay (née Renee) means “to be reborn” in French, a name that accurately describes an artist defined by a perpetual renaissance of sound that produces multi-genre music. Renay is a ... -
DIY Spotlight: Amy Guess
Amy Guess is a fierce musical powerhouse. With her unrelenting charm and unapologetic attitude, Guess demands attention as soon as you press play. Born in Canada to a family of ... -
DIY Spotlight: Rainne
Rainne is a dark and bold alt-pop duo comprised of Annie Dingwall and Justin Klunk. Both classically trained from USC’s Thornton School of Music, Dingwall specializes in singing and songwriting ... -
How to Create Your Personal Brand
BRANDING… We’ve all heard that word applied to artists for years now. Every artist is supposed to be a brand, almost like a company. It’s so ubiquitous, managers, publicists and ... -
DIY Spotlight: Alyse Vellturo (AKA Pronoun)
Alyse Vellturo had been immersed in the world of music before forming her synth-pop band, pronoun, but never as an artist. She went to Berklee College of Music and studied ... -
DIY Spotlight: Birch
Michelle Birsky, aka Birch, grew up in a small town in Connecticut. Though she uncovered her passion for music at a young age, it wasn’t until furthering her studies at ... -
How to Find Your Artistic Identity and Signature Sound
Most artists aspire to be a “star.” To accomplish that you must stand out––apart from all the other artists doing the same thing. The success stories in the music business ... -
DIY Spotlight: KiSMiT
KiSMiT, the enchanting duo made up of Carly Barnette and Baz King, is having an exciting year of releases. After connecting at Berklee College of Music, Barnette and King immediately ... -
DIY Spotlight: STF
Stefan Poole, aka STF (pronounced Stef), is a man of diverse musical taste and inspiration. Michael Jackson, for his “commitment to every note, every move.” Eric Clapton, “for his guitar ... -
HOT 100: Live Unsigned Artists & Bands
Here it is, Music Connection’s annual list of unsigned LIVE performers who showed us something special onstage during the past year. Contributors to this list are not only MC staffers ... -
DIY Spotlight: Vikingo!
Two Colombians, a Norwegian and an American walk into a recording studio… Although that line may seem like the setup to some corny joke, it’s actually the prologue to the ... -
DIY Spotlight: The West Coast Feed
Backed with a powerful sound and meaningful lyrics, The West Coast Feed (TWCF) embody passion, hope and altruism through their music. Based out of Seattle, they honor the collective legacies ... -
DIY Spotlight: JØUR
For JØUR, the term “artist” is all-encompassing. A dancer, painter, photographer and graphic designer, she is a creative individual who has chosen to focus her artistic energy on becoming an ... -
DIY Spotlight: Payson Lewis
Music has been a part of Payson Lewis’ life for as long as he can remember. Early on, he followed his older brother and joined a choir. He also taught ... -
DIY Spotlight: Anja Kotar
This 21-year old, self-made Slovenian singer-songwriter brings the essence of European elegance to the music scene. In fact, Anja Kotar has been called “the new pop artist you should be ... -
Rehearse... Don't Regret! Make The Most of Your Rehearsal Time
Whether you’re performing live or recording, practice and rehearsal are essential parts of the process for all music-makers. Knowing the difference between the two, and how to use each one ... -
DIY Spotlight: CZARINA
Before taking the leap into music, CZARINA, also known as Vero Faye, spent her time as the creative director and founder of the famed footwear and accessory brand, Ivy Kirzhner ... -
How to Choose the Right Manager
Most artists would love to have a manager who takes care of business and helps them achieve their goals. However, attracting a manager who could make a difference in your ...
