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DIY Spotlight: The Swamp Drivers
The Swamp Drivers are extreme DIY artists and one of the most unusual groups in the world. They may be older dudes who play bluesy hard rock, but that doesn’t ... -
DIY Spotlight: Alicia Rae
Singer, Songwriter & Philanthropist - Discover Alicia Rae This artist is passionate about her music and a cause close to her heart, childhood cancer. Alicia Rae is a singer/songwriter who’s ... -
DIY Spotlight: Kate Brown
Mesmerizing narratives and charismatic performances are essential facets in the vivid artistry of singer/songwriter Kate Brown. Whether her audience is rapt and attentive or well-oiled and rowdy, Brown charms them ... -
Signing Story: Conrad Sewell
Conrad Sewell’s quest to become a recording artist began at an early age. “I started recording demos and sending them out when I was eight years old,” he relates. However, growing ... -
DIY Spotlight: Melina Diehl
Singer/songwriter Melina Diehl has forged an innovative path with her music, one that incorporates the roots she formed in the tropics of Brazil. Blending her love for American pop classics ... -
Industry Profile: EastWest Composer Cloud
Imagine what your songs could sound like if you had access to 9,000 instruments and more than 1,000,000 sounds. The creative potential would be endless. Well, that possibility is not ... -
DIY Spotlight: Sarah Petrella
Sarah Petrella has always paved her own path when it comes to music. In fact, it was clear to her from a very young age that music was her deepest ... -
4 Label Reps: What They're Signing in 2016
The music industry has evolved beyond the simple concept of selling a song or an album. Today, A&R reps and label execs face a multitude of challenges that, if mishandled, ... -
DIY Spotlight: Shanta Paloma
Indie soul-rock singer/ songwriter Shanta Paloma is an unusual talent. Her musical persona is a mixture of Ani DiFranco, Nancy Wilson and Joan Jett. And the way she approaches her ... -
2015's Hot 100 Live Unsigned Artists & Bands
Eagerly awaited every December, the Music Connection Hot 100 puts the spotlight on superior live performers who caught our eyes and ears over the past 12 months. Contributors to this ... -
Industry Profile: Crē•8 Music Academy at Westlake Studios
Westlake Recording Studios is spearheading a revolution with a groundbreaking concept. The studio is launching a new initiative that addresses that mystical, magical area where art meets commerce and achieves ... -
DIY Spotlight: Rob Bondurant
Rob Bondurant experienced an epiphany when he first picked up a guitar. Music became an absolute and relentless passion. Bondurant played every open mic scene that he could in San ... -
Signing Story: Shy Carter
One of the most ambitious artists around, Shy Carter has enjoyed tremendous success turning out songs for a variety of acts, like Sugarland’s smash hit “Stuck Like Glue” and Rob ... -
DIY Spotlight: Loren Smith
Because he was born into a musically inclined family, Loren Smith’s musical career has been a clear choice since his early childhood. The soul-pop artist has worked relentlessly, maintaining genuine ... -
Industry Profile: Environment of People Foundation
Finding a way to help people is always a nice idea. Occasionally that idea can even become a noble one, especially when it involves helping those who need it the ... -
DIY Spotlight: Only On Tuesdays
Serving up a dose of DIY reality amid melodic harmony, indie-pop band Only On Tuesdays (OOT) have truly put their heart on their sleeve with the release of the debut ... -
DIY Spotlight: Valley Shine
A cat photo on Instagram inspired the formation of this DIY band. Merging in a most uncommon way, Jenna Blake and Sam Sobelam met after a few “hearts” and “comments” ... -
DIY Spotlight: Valley Shine
A cat photo on Instagram inspired the formation of this DIY band. Merging in a most uncommon way, Jenna Blake and Sam Sobelam met after a few “hearts” and “comments” ... -
DIY Spotlight: Ghost Lit Kingdom
Originally started as an acoustic pop band fronted by a female and male vocalist, Ghost Lit Kingdom (GLK) turned into a DIY indie band with five vocalists at the helm ... -
DIY Spotlight: Nesta!
Nesta! is an incomparable DIY artist and a real dynamo. She’s a singer, songwriter, wellness coach, avid surfer, entrepreneur and passionate animal rescuer with her own non-profit organization, Let Love ...
