Cerian - Wasteland

http://www.cerianmusic.com/ London singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist, Cerian, has been described as a cross between Kate Bush, Joni Mitchell and London Grammar. She weaves together melodic vocals and rich harmony with a love of poetry and literature, her songs often quoting from legendary writers such as William Blake, Percy Bysshe Shelley and Lewis Carroll to create heartfelt poetic musical journeys. Within a month of releasing her first song online, Cerian was a BBC Introducing featu

Miesha & The Spanks - Atmosphere

In 2018, you have to be pretty ballsy to call your new album Girls Girls Girls. It is, after all, already firmly cemented in rock lore. Well, if there’s anyone ballsy enough to do it, get away with it and stake their own claim to it, it’s Miesha and the Spanks. The Calgary guitar-and-drum duo of front woman-guitarist Miesha Louie and drummer Sean Hamilton own it ferociously, emphatically and completely on their new 10-track release — a fast, nasty, sexy slab of riff-fuelled Runaways rock clad in

Yes We Mystic - Win Ben Stein's Money

At a time when content is a constant gushing river, only the truest and purest art will find a way to float to the surface. The kind of art that is undeniably emotional, ingenious in its execution and endlessly energetic in its existence. The kind of art that is loud in its motivation and subtle in its truths. The kind of art Yes We Mystic creates. With their new record, Ten Seated Figures, Yes We Mystic has succeeded in exceeding their previous excess, creating something bigger than anything th

Motherhood - A Reprise

A trio of deep-thinkin’ rippers, New Brunswick’s Motherhood achieve one very rare and uncomplicated feat: they sound EXCITING on record and stage alike. Unlike so many awkward experiments by peers and ‘adventurous’ contemporary rock outfits, Motherhood’s music explodes with the kind of charm and exuberance you can’t just order. No, it’d take years of late nite couch-crumpled conversations, bathroom stall barfs and parking lot laughter to achieve the kind of chemistry these three exude. If we’re

OUT OF THIN AIR

Why do great ideas often come to nothing? How can you turn Magical Thinking into Heroic Action? We live in a world where it is increasingly difficult to be surprised. It is normal to fly halfway across the globe in one trip, old news that man has walked on the moon, and we meet people who live with plastic pumps for hearts. This is our current reality, and it is easy to forget that these realities stemmed from mere ideas. Humans once only dreamt about such inventions and accomplishments. Unti

Mother Mother - Get Up

Vancouver-based award-winning band, Mother Mother, comprised of Ryan and Molly, Parkin, Ali Siadat and Mike Young, has had a whirlwind decade; garnering six top 10 singles on the alt rock Canadian charts and 41 million streams and counting on digital platforms. 2017’s No Culture, produced ‘The Drugs’ - a #1 single on the Alt Rock charts in Canada for three consecutive weeks. The alt-rockers earned critical acclaim with their debut albums Touch Up (2007) and O My Heart (2008). The releases that f

5 Simple Ways to Promote Your Music for Free

There are a dizzying number of ways to promote your music online. This can be confusing and disheartening, especially if you end up spending money on apps or sites that promise you popularity, without any success. Promoting your music takes time, but there are several free methods that can help direct the right people to your music. We’ve listed our favourites below: If you have music and haven’t uploaded it onto Soundcloud yet, you’re missing a trick.

How to Get Music Gigs as a Singer or Band: 9 Secrets to Getting Gigs

Open Mic UK’s top tips on how to get gigs as a singer or band If you are an aspiring band or singer, or perhaps have been in the game a long time, the process of getting gigs can be really hard. This is particularly relevant at the moment, as there has been an explosion in new singers and bands emerging over the last decade. There are so many musicians on the scene that gig opportunities are becoming more and more hard to come by. So how exactly do you set yourself apart from the competition?

Making a Music Video Storyboard | How to Make a Music Video

A music video storyboard is a detailed breakdown of your music video, containing the sequence of shots to film in chronological order. In this guide, we cover exactly how to create a storyboard for your video. We’ll also cover why you should create one; and, additionally, we provide a detailed breakdown of a popular music video. How do you make a music video plan? Knowing how to make a music video is one of the most important aspects when it comes to being successful as an artist. Understanding

How to Shoot a Low-Budget Music Video

Music videos are a great way to shine a spotlight on your music and can make yourself look more attractive and professional to promoters and bookers. Even with no budget or experience, a professional looking music video can be made with surprisingly few resources. Here are our top tips on How to shoot a music video on a low budget: No DSLR? Use your phone to shoot the music video If you don’t have a professional camera or can’t borrow one from a friend, an iPhone or Android can work just fine

How to Get Music Gigs as a Singer or Band: 9 Secrets to Getting Gigs

Open Mic UK’s top tips on how to get gigs as a singer or band If you are an aspiring band or singer, or perhaps have been in the game a long time, the process of getting gigs can be really hard. This is particularly relevant at the moment, as there has been an explosion in new singers and bands emerging over the last decade. There are so many musicians on the scene that gig opportunities are becoming more and more hard to come by. So how exactly do you set yourself apart from the competition?

How to Make an EPK for Musicians | Templates for Electronic Press Kits

An EPK, or electronic press kit, is a great tool to help artists promote their music. It gives promoters, radio DJs, venue bookers, music writers and podcasters all they need to know. While creating an EPK is time-consuming, it’s an essential resource that defines who you are as an artist to important decision-makers. An EPK for music is like a singer or musician’s CV. It is a digital press kit that can be made for free and easily sent to people in the music industry. There are plenty of free t

Music Collaboration | 11 Reasons to Find Musicians & Collaborate

Music collaborations can be quite intimidating for artists that haven’t done it before. However, you shouldn’t hesitate because once you dive into collaborating, you might not want to stop! A music collaboration is when two or more artists, musicians or producers come together to work on a single music project. Collaboration is more focused on everyone having a chance to musically express themselves. This compares to one person acting like the boss and directing everyone what to do. There are

“Make Your Food Boring and Your Life Interesting” — Andrew Taylor

The story of Andrew Taylor’s struggle with obesity starts as many stories of obesity do. It ends, however, with this Australian losing over 117 pounds (53.07 kg) within months, and helping thousands of others do the same. How? With potatoes. Overweight, Andrew was determined to diet, so he could return to a healthy lifestyle. As a vegan, he tried everything from green smoothies to healthy-meal alternatives like lentil bolognese without ever achieving durable success. Phases of intense determina

Naturally 7 – die Glorreichen Sieben des A-cappella

Die sieben Musiker sind wieder mit leichtem Gepäck auf Tournee. Am 7. November 2017 stellt die A-capella-Gruppe ihr neues Album «Both Sides Now» im Kaufleuten Zürich vor. Naturally 7 sind der lebende Beweis dafür, dass es sich doch manchmal lohnt, keine Entscheidung treffen zu können. Zerrissen zwischen Hiphop und A-capella, fiel es Frontmann Roger Thomas im Jahr 1999 schwer, sich auf eine Stilrichtung festzulegen – also setzte er beide Musikrichtungen zusammen, und kreierte die erste Hiphop- u
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