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Songwriter Profile: KaiL Baxley
Over coffee in a hipster cafe, singer/songwriter KaiL Baxley explains how his prominent black eye resulted from a sparring session in a nearby Los Angeles ... -
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 ... -
Producer Crosstalk: Frequency
Brooklyn-based producer, composer and DJ Frequency (a.k.a. Bryan Fryzel) started spinning in high school. Soon after, he partnered with MC 6th Sense and they formed ... -
Expert Advice: How to Demo Your Songs for Maximum Effect
There are many things that come into play when deciding what kind of demo you want to make. You will need to: • Decide who ... -
Industry Profile: Gigmor
Craigslist has long since replaced telephone poles as the spot where most bands advertise open slots that need to be filled by new guitarists, bassists ... -
Out Take: Photek
Rupert Parkes, known as Photek, is a three-time consecutive Grammy nominee, record producer, film and TV composer and electronic music DJ. His work dates back ... -
Tip Jar: Here Are Your Management Options...
While personal managers are at the top of most developing artists’ minds, hiring one might be a long ways off until you generate some career ... -
Executive Profile: Justin Norvell of Fender
BACKGROUND For musicians, working at Fender is a fantasy. Justin Norvell has lived that fantasy, seeing every side of the company renowned for their sweet-sounding ... -
Booking Agents Reveal Tour Strategies that Work
AGENCY FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS (APA) Adam Brill, Agent abrill@apa-agency.com Web: apa-agency.com Case Study Act: Capital Cities, (capitalcitiesmusic.com) Founded in 1962 by former MCA executives, Agency ... -
Justin Emord: One Musician and His (Many) Gear Endorsements
As the bass player for Los Angeles-based band Love and a .38, Justin Emord knows the financial trials of the music business. He has learned to ...
