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Top 25 New Music Critiques of 2019
One of Music Connection's best-known specialties is reviewing the work of unsigned recording artists. Over the past year, our listening crew heard some stellar talents ... -
Hot 100 Live Unsigned Artists & Bands of 2019
MUSIC CONNECTION'S ANNUAL LIST OF UNSIGNED LIVE PERFORMERS puts the spotlight on individuals and bands who brought a special excitement, impressive musicianship and intriguing songcraft ... -
Enter the 2020 Unsigned Only Competition
The Unsigned Only Music Competition is currently accepting submissions for 2020. The deadline to enter is Sept. 30. You can enter online or via mail. ... -
Submit Your Music Video Now
The Music Network TV Channel on Roku Worldwide was created by musicians and the recording industry to spotlight signed and unsigned artists. It's a place ... -
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 ... -
Unsigned Only Competition Ends April 27
Unsigned Only's extended deadline is approaching on April 27. The music competition is looking for artists with the complete package which includes; solo artists, bands ... -
Famous Company Seeking Unsigned Artists for Special Art Project
The Famous Company has recently commissioned a celebratory image of Skepta, who last year received the mercury prize for album of the year. In addition ... -
Indie Feature Film, "The Victorians," Seeking Music for Soundtrack
Independent feature film The Victorians, an ensemble black comedy piece based in Amsterdam, is heading over to Cannes and the film festival circuit. Read More: Industry ... -
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New Music Critique: Alexa Villa
Singer-keyboardist Alexa Villa projects a natural confidence, an admirable all-in swagger that leaves the listener convinced of her commitment to every word she sings. And ... -
A&R Reps: Who They'll Sign--Who They Won't
So much music is being consumed--and via so many different forms of media--that A&R representatives and label execs today face numerous challenges, and it affects ... -
Music Connection's Top 25 New Music Critiques of 2016
Music Connection routinely listens to and evaluates the work of unsigned and DIY recording artists for the New Music Critiques reviews in every issue. Below ... -
2016's Hot 100 Live Unsigned Artists & Bands
The annual Music Connection Hot 100, listed below in alphabetical order, puts the spotlight on superior unsigned live performers across the U.S. who caught our ... -
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New Music Critiques: Young Foe
Rapper Young Foe dispenses with bling and boasting and gets to the meat of the matter, namely how a mad amount of scepticism is needed ... -
New Emerging Talent Showcase in Los Angeles
Stephen Buono has launched and curated a new weekly talent showcase series, entitled Church Chords Presents, at Bar ETA Highland Park in Los Angeles, CA. The official ... -
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New Music Critiques: Terraplane Special
A vintage warmth oozes from the speakers as the seasoned crew of Terraplane Special delivers a set of time-honored covers. “Why You Been Gone So Long,” ... -
Live Review: Camille Bloom at Bar Lubitsch in West Hollywood, CA
Material: Camille Bloom is currently touring her excellent Pieces of Me album, so this intimate set at the wonderful Bar Lubitsch was heavily weighted toward that ... -
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New Music Critiques: Amy Holland
With a significant record of accomplishment already behind her, it’s no surprise Amy Holland has the whole package at work here, including pristine production and ... -
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New Music Critiques: Bittersweet Machines
Bittersweet Machines, a one-man project by Matt Mocharnuk, delivers deft, impactful recordings that could nestle quite well on radio playlists with the likes of Imagine ... -
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New Music Critiques: Braindead Romeo
Decent riffs, tight licks and relentless attitude describe Braindead Romeo, whose high-pitched singer Andrew fronts his hard rock squad with mad amounts of eccentric energy. ... -
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New Music Critiques: The Audiots
Hard to believe a band would release such poor sounding recordings, but that is what the Audiots have done, where, on every song, singer Isaac ...
