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Up Close: Ronan Chris Murphy
A Career Defined by Eclecticism: Though Ronan Chris Murphy launched his musical career in the ‘80s Washington, DC punk scene, his shift in the early 90’s to full-time studio work ... -
Album Review: The Edge by Mackenzie Nicole (7/10)
Co-writing with her masterful producers Mike Mani and Jordan Omley, Mackenzie, the 18-year-old powerhouse vocalist daughter of hip-hop impresario and Strange Music co-founder Travis O’Guin, fashions an impressive follow-up to ... -
Album Review: Andrew Distel - It Only Takes Time (8/10)
A mainstay on the Chicago jazz scene, trumpeter and vocalist Andrew Distel is one of those indie regional treasures whose multitude of powerhouse talents demands a wider audience. Though he ... -
Album Review: David K. Mathews - The Fantasy Vocal Sessions, Vol. 1, Standards (7/10)
This “other” Dave Mathews is a Bay Area jazz wonder, a 40-year sideman who started his career with Tower of Power, backed Etta James and currently tours with Santana. On ... -
Close Up: DIME GROUP
Legitimizing Modern Music Education: Launched in September 2014 by industry veterans Sarah Clayman and Kevin Nixon, DIME is a music institute like no other––custom built for serious musicians who aspire ... -
Signing Story: Red Wanting Blue
Hailed as “Midwestern Rock Heroes” by American Songwriter magazine, Columbus, OH-based Red Wanting Blue were the consummate DIY band long before DIY was fashionable, spending most of their career outside ... -
Pentatonix On Unique Chemistry, Album and Search for a New Member
Extending the whirlwind of seemingly non-stop recording, video and touring activity that has catapulted Pentatonix from third season winners of NBC’s The Singoff in 2011 to multiplatinum selling global superstars, ... -
Close Up: Swing House
Small Business Industry Success Story: Over the past 24 years, the multi-faceted Swing House facility has emerged as an industry innovator in event and entertainment production––and a boutique venue for ... -
Up Close: Savvy Musician Academy
Indie Success in the Digital Age: For decades, the industry standard for building a brand as an artist involved live touring and boots-on-the-ground promoting––the grind that easily requires thousands of ... -
Signing Story: SUR
The marketing materials for SUR’s upcoming EP Savage Beast and his recently released lead singles, the anthem-like rockers “Lean Back” and “Make It To Morning,” paint a romantic picture of ...
