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Out Take: Kevin Teasley, Composer and Music Director
When people attend a live concert, they’re essentially seeing a movie in live action––and as a music director, Kevin Teasley’s job is to oversee those ... -
Songwriter Profile: Nick Waterhouse - Tough Streets and Vital Songs
In a good way, a conversation with Nick Waterhouse could induce whiplash. In a single sentence, the hyper-literate songwriter, musician, producer and artist will reference ... -
Executive Profile: Chuck Surack, Founder/President of Sweetwater Sound
Chuck Surack launched his instrument sales empire from his Volkswagen bus, the same one he used as a 4-track recording studio four decades ago. Over ... -
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 ... -
Executive Profile: Stefanie Taub, CEO of AFM & SAG-AFTRA Intellectual Property Rights Distribution Fund
BACKGROUND An independent, non-profit organization, the AFM & SAG-AFTRA Intellectual Property Rights Distribution Fund exists to collect and distribute funds generated from recordings all over ... -
Songwriter Profile: Jake Scott - The Lyrical Language of Love and Life
Singer-songwriter, producer and musician Jake Scott uses the term “crockpot songwriter” to describe his creative process. “I always have four or five ideas that are ... -
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 ... -
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.” ... -
Out Take: Tony Morales, Composer (Elena of Avalor, Wish Man)
Emmy-nominated composer Tony Morales has recently been nominated for an Annie Award for his score work on the Disney series Elena of Avalor. Though he ... -
DIY Spotlight: talker
Taking her inspiration from musical icons such as Nirvana, Soundgarden, Banks, and Vérité, independent artist, talker (Celeste Taucher), fuses grunge rock and pop to create ...
