Wednesday, December 8, 2010
The Best Online Music Services: From The Musicians Perspective
The top 5 are, Bandcamp, Jango Radio, Jamendo, Mog and Reverb Nation.
Thursday, November 11, 2010
'Reality' Doesn't Bite After All
Woolgather means - bringer of dreams
Just got my advance copy of woolgather bands second CD, titled Programmes ll - The Reality Principle.
Casey and the guys have went with a little different sound on some of the new songs. Don't let that worry you though; the songs simply have more energy, with a clear and recognizable woolgather sound. It's immediately obvious, the guys have grown musically and spiritually, giving Woolgather a more mature and even more enjoyable sound. The new album will be available to the public on November 30, 2010, so save your dollars and euros Woolgather fans, because this one is essential, a must have CD in any progressive rock, music collection.
Programmes ll contains 7 tracks in total, ranging from 3 minutes to 9 minutes in length. I will be reviewing just a few here, so as not to spoil the whole experience for everyone reading this. Want you to be pleasantly surprised, as I am sure you will be.
The Kite, has a slightly faster rhythm than what we fans are used to on Programmes l, with hauntingly beautiful vocals, thoughtful lyrics and sensational keyboards. Uh-hm, these guys know how to arrange music, with cymbals at the correct spots and something I haven't heard from Woolgather before - accompanying, growling vox, but they have done a superb job with this, keeping it subtle and well placed, heard but not overpowering. Over all, I would rate The Kite a near perfect track, giving it a 9.6 of 10. This one is pre-released as a single. You can hear it in full on My Space, at this link.
The King's Ransom, will take you back somewhat, to that signature Woolgather sound we all know and love, but with a slightly heavier rhythm guitar and some really cool backing vox, in my opinion. This track is another gem out of the jewelry box everyone. I will be playing this one until my hard drive melts! 9.3 of 10.
Pre-Flight Candidacy is an intro to The Kite and an instrumental song on Programmes ll and it's a perfect mood for a perfect album. It leaves me wanting more and already waiting in anticipation for a Fourth CD from Woolgather. This starts with a nice intro, that may remind you ever so slightly, of Ghost Riders In The Sky, by Marty Robbins, covered later, by Johnny Cash and also The Outlaws. However, Pre-Flight smoothly morphs into something very new and unique, with some really clever instrumental work going on, with chimes, walking cymbals, prancing piano and a familair rhythm and bass. 9.1 of 10.
Over all album rating - 9 of 10. A must have CD!
Woolgather are:
Smooth Operator, Casey Tipton - lead vocals/guitar
Good Vibrations, Eric Stephens - Bass
The Diamond Cutter, Matthew Eads - Drums
Read more about Programmes l & ll in Woolgathers My Space Blog.
Get yourself a nifty T-shirt from Woolgathers official website.
Just got my advance copy of woolgather bands second CD, titled Programmes ll - The Reality Principle.
Casey and the guys have went with a little different sound on some of the new songs. Don't let that worry you though; the songs simply have more energy, with a clear and recognizable woolgather sound. It's immediately obvious, the guys have grown musically and spiritually, giving Woolgather a more mature and even more enjoyable sound. The new album will be available to the public on November 30, 2010, so save your dollars and euros Woolgather fans, because this one is essential, a must have CD in any progressive rock, music collection.
Programmes ll contains 7 tracks in total, ranging from 3 minutes to 9 minutes in length. I will be reviewing just a few here, so as not to spoil the whole experience for everyone reading this. Want you to be pleasantly surprised, as I am sure you will be.
The Kite, has a slightly faster rhythm than what we fans are used to on Programmes l, with hauntingly beautiful vocals, thoughtful lyrics and sensational keyboards. Uh-hm, these guys know how to arrange music, with cymbals at the correct spots and something I haven't heard from Woolgather before - accompanying, growling vox, but they have done a superb job with this, keeping it subtle and well placed, heard but not overpowering. Over all, I would rate The Kite a near perfect track, giving it a 9.6 of 10. This one is pre-released as a single. You can hear it in full on My Space, at this link.
The King's Ransom, will take you back somewhat, to that signature Woolgather sound we all know and love, but with a slightly heavier rhythm guitar and some really cool backing vox, in my opinion. This track is another gem out of the jewelry box everyone. I will be playing this one until my hard drive melts! 9.3 of 10.
Pre-Flight Candidacy is an intro to The Kite and an instrumental song on Programmes ll and it's a perfect mood for a perfect album. It leaves me wanting more and already waiting in anticipation for a Fourth CD from Woolgather. This starts with a nice intro, that may remind you ever so slightly, of Ghost Riders In The Sky, by Marty Robbins, covered later, by Johnny Cash and also The Outlaws. However, Pre-Flight smoothly morphs into something very new and unique, with some really clever instrumental work going on, with chimes, walking cymbals, prancing piano and a familair rhythm and bass. 9.1 of 10.
Over all album rating - 9 of 10. A must have CD!
Woolgather are:
Smooth Operator, Casey Tipton - lead vocals/guitar
Good Vibrations, Eric Stephens - Bass
The Diamond Cutter, Matthew Eads - Drums
Read more about Programmes l & ll in Woolgathers My Space Blog.
Get yourself a nifty T-shirt from Woolgathers official website.
Sunday, July 25, 2010
The Duel Has Begun! Taking On Shaolin Temple of BooM
Being a proud owner of all the Shaolin Temple of BooM music, it is easy to say, their latest album, titled Duel, is most likely the greatest work from them to date.
Ranging from mellow to full on energetic power rock and lyrics that connect with an eternal message, this album is straight from the heart, to the heart. Duel also includes a more symphonic backing, that helps convey the music in such a way, as to make it truly epic and unforgettable.
Third track on Duel, is the song Transference and all we can say is, 'wow'! This song is definitely a hit at The Cryb, as five of five of us, voted this song the best progressive rock tune, we have ever recieved. That being said, all the songs are fantastic and all the hard work that went into this release, is clearly heard and felt in all of Davids compositions.
It's a rare thing to really enjoy every track on one release, but that is the case with Duel. This entire album is quite good and well worth the purchase, so be sure and get your copy, because you won't want to miss having this one in your favorite rock collection. You can get that here: http://stob.bandcamp.com/album/duel or http://www.shaolintempleofboom.com/
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Here are some latest words, from David Alvarez of Shaolin Temple of BooM:
Hello my fellow BooMFighters,
It has been a tumultuous roller coaster ride these last 2 months, but I suppose that is the beauty of doing everything I do from self managing to self releasing my own music. There are several things in play right now that will break SToB's music into the mainstream as I have signed several contracts and have more on the horizon that will shock a lot of long time fans of Shaolin Temple of BooM. All of this done while still remaining an entirely independent, self-produced, self-managed, self- released artist.... all will be told in due time.... but definitely prepare for major radio play across the nation as well as hearing SToB on TV, major movies and video games in the very near future
Till then check out this video I just uploaded that has some behind the scenes action on me recording the album "Duel"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YuquRhsDFWY or on facebook here http://www.facebook.com/shaolintempleofboom?v=app_2392950137#!/video/video.php?v=1489091540644 (While at facebook, if you have a profile join me there yea? http://www.facebook.com/shaolintempleofboom
First shipment of stickers will be mailed out next week followed by first shipment of CDs in about 2 weeks from today. I will include a free sticker for those that have purchased the CD and for those that purchased combo deals, I will add extra stickers in the mix.
For those of you that haven't picked up your SToB merch you can find it here http://stob.bandcamp.com/album/duel or http://www.shaolintempleofboom.com/
That's it for now till the next time,
-David
Shaolin Temple of BooM
Shaolin Temple of BooM on Lastfm
More Videos from ST((o))B
Ranging from mellow to full on energetic power rock and lyrics that connect with an eternal message, this album is straight from the heart, to the heart. Duel also includes a more symphonic backing, that helps convey the music in such a way, as to make it truly epic and unforgettable.
Third track on Duel, is the song Transference and all we can say is, 'wow'! This song is definitely a hit at The Cryb, as five of five of us, voted this song the best progressive rock tune, we have ever recieved. That being said, all the songs are fantastic and all the hard work that went into this release, is clearly heard and felt in all of Davids compositions.
It's a rare thing to really enjoy every track on one release, but that is the case with Duel. This entire album is quite good and well worth the purchase, so be sure and get your copy, because you won't want to miss having this one in your favorite rock collection. You can get that here: http://stob.bandcamp.com/album/duel or http://www.shaolintempleofboom.com/
________________________________________________________________
Here are some latest words, from David Alvarez of Shaolin Temple of BooM:
Hello my fellow BooMFighters,
It has been a tumultuous roller coaster ride these last 2 months, but I suppose that is the beauty of doing everything I do from self managing to self releasing my own music. There are several things in play right now that will break SToB's music into the mainstream as I have signed several contracts and have more on the horizon that will shock a lot of long time fans of Shaolin Temple of BooM. All of this done while still remaining an entirely independent, self-produced, self-managed, self- released artist.... all will be told in due time.... but definitely prepare for major radio play across the nation as well as hearing SToB on TV, major movies and video games in the very near future
Till then check out this video I just uploaded that has some behind the scenes action on me recording the album "Duel"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YuquRhsDFWY or on facebook here http://www.facebook.com/shaolintempleofboom?v=app_2392950137#!/video/video.php?v=1489091540644 (While at facebook, if you have a profile join me there yea? http://www.facebook.com/shaolintempleofboom
First shipment of stickers will be mailed out next week followed by first shipment of CDs in about 2 weeks from today. I will include a free sticker for those that have purchased the CD and for those that purchased combo deals, I will add extra stickers in the mix.
For those of you that haven't picked up your SToB merch you can find it here http://stob.bandcamp.com/album/duel or http://www.shaolintempleofboom.com/
That's it for now till the next time,
-David
Shaolin Temple of BooM
Shaolin Temple of BooM on Lastfm
More Videos from ST((o))B
Friday, July 2, 2010
Warriors Of Metal Fest lll Review
Fri. 25 and 26 Jun – Warriors Of Metal Fest lll
An awesome first day out at Warriors Of Metal Festival 3 and the most die hard fans turned out for this one. It's currently 5:00 am, but had to take a break to write this real quick.
Check out this artists, called Imagika on Lastfm. They know what the hell they are doing at a live event - Kick ass, professional, in your face, speed and thrash metal, at it's finest! Every member of the band gives it 100% and excudes metal energy, from every sweat soaked pore.
Imagika
@ My Space
Band Website: Official Website
Band Members Steven Rice (Guitar)
Norman Skinner (Vocals)
Jim Pegram (Bass)
Robert Kolowitz (Guitar)
Wayne De Vecchi (Drums)
More details and artists to come, as the show must go on.
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Alas, the show must always come to a close, but it was one awesome party for the past two days, at Warriors Of Metal fest 3! We tripled our attendance this year, over last years event and WomFest organizers and staff, would all like to thank everyone who attended. We love you and hope you will be back for more, when we roll out Womfest lV, next year.
I spent half my time at this event, helping set security fence, running concessions and shuttling artists, to and from airport to hotel, hotel to gig and back again, but still managed to see quite a few of the metal bands perform.
Here are just some of the fantastic and righteous metal artists, I had the privilege to see. If I miss some of the bands, it's only because I was too busy to see them, so not trying to take anything away from them, because every band was super awesome and deserve a big thanks, for being a part of WomFest. You are all very much appreciated!
Most outrageous, fun filled artist, would be Lords Of The Trident. I mean to say, how often does a bands front man, don armor and arm himself with a mace and short sword, then proceed to sley the audience, mowing a path of devastation and bloody death, through the middle of the crowd? All that, while setting guitars on fire, waving banner flags, traditional warrior costume and a drummer, dressed as a devil, with menacing eyes and horns.
Plenty of chances for the fans to be involved and singing along with the band was all a pillaging, marauding, slaughtering, good time!
Opening artist for the first day, was a somewhat, stoner metal band, called 'Wicked'. Really great for an opener and it sucks, that they haven't a profile on Lastfm, because it would be killer to have them here. Good vocals and solid heavy duty, guitar riffing from these guys, made them truly memorable.
Have you ever thought it would be cool to see, legendary baritone Pavarotti, singing melodic doom metal? If so, then check this doom metal band, called Dantesco, who came all the way from Puerto Rico, to be a part of Womfest lll, in Ohio, USA. The crowd loved these guys and Dantesco stayed around for the entire weekend, to see the whole show and party with fans. Excellent live performers and we are having them back, for repeat performances in Ohio, so be on the look out for that, Ohioans. You won't want to miss them.
Another solid performer, hailing from San Diego, California, we have Skeletor, an epic speed metal band, that takes every opportunity, to refine and polish their music to perfection. Don't let the somewhat, cheesy name fool you; Skeletor are some serious metalheads with a vibrant and solid sound, that dishes out the goosebumps, when heard live. After they finished their set, there was a positive buzz for Skeletor, being passed through the crowd. The fans kept mentioning them over and over for the entire two days.
One particular artist, I was really dying to see perform was Icarus Witch - one of my all time favorite metal bands. Wouldn't you know, I had to run to the airport to drop off a band, catching a plane out in the morning, so I missed their set. Still, check them out, because they are superb musicians, who I have experienced many times before.
Who could forget Omen, Imagika, ASKA or Cage - the four headliners for our two day fest and every aspect of their sets, was spot on perfect. All four of these artists, had the crowd, crowding the stage, horns up, heads banging and long hair flying in heavy duty rhythm.
Omen and Cage, have multiple artists with the same name, on Lastfm, so let's not confuse Cage the metal band, with Cage the rapper, or Omen the heavy metal artist with Omen, the defunct hair metal band, or the Polish artists, who are sharing as well.
A better way to find the correct artists and the right music, is to sample the newly created tag, womfest lll radio and If you do listen to this tag and find a metal band amongst them you really enjoy, please tag them again, with womfest lll radio, so all the fans of these artists, will have an opportunity see the tag and listen in also.
Here is a copy of the complete two day, set list:
Day One
Silent Aggression(no shows)
Wrecked(not on LFM)
Trazom
Skeletor
Resident Shredders: Matthew Mills and Joe Stump
Beyond Fallen
Dantesco
Jacobs Dream
Imagika
Omen
Day Two
Black Vice(not on LFM)
Lords Of The Trident
Van Lade(not on LFM)
Forgotten Legacy(not on LFM)
Oblivion Myth
Zephaniah(not on LFM)
Taunted
Dofka
Widow
Icarus Witch
ASKA(not on LFM)
Cage
All the bands who participated in WOM Fest lll, finished their sets with a Ronnie James Dio tribute. Either doing a DIO tune, Rainbow, or a Black Sabbath tune, so DIO, Rainbow and Sabbath are also included, in the womfest lll radio, for your enjoyment. Rest in peace, Ronnie - May you enjoy eternity in Valhalla.
An awesome first day out at Warriors Of Metal Festival 3 and the most die hard fans turned out for this one. It's currently 5:00 am, but had to take a break to write this real quick.
Check out this artists, called Imagika on Lastfm. They know what the hell they are doing at a live event - Kick ass, professional, in your face, speed and thrash metal, at it's finest! Every member of the band gives it 100% and excudes metal energy, from every sweat soaked pore.
Imagika
@ My Space
Band Website: Official Website
Band Members Steven Rice (Guitar)
Norman Skinner (Vocals)
Jim Pegram (Bass)
Robert Kolowitz (Guitar)
Wayne De Vecchi (Drums)
More details and artists to come, as the show must go on.
******************************************************************
Alas, the show must always come to a close, but it was one awesome party for the past two days, at Warriors Of Metal fest 3! We tripled our attendance this year, over last years event and WomFest organizers and staff, would all like to thank everyone who attended. We love you and hope you will be back for more, when we roll out Womfest lV, next year.
I spent half my time at this event, helping set security fence, running concessions and shuttling artists, to and from airport to hotel, hotel to gig and back again, but still managed to see quite a few of the metal bands perform.
Here are just some of the fantastic and righteous metal artists, I had the privilege to see. If I miss some of the bands, it's only because I was too busy to see them, so not trying to take anything away from them, because every band was super awesome and deserve a big thanks, for being a part of WomFest. You are all very much appreciated!
Most outrageous, fun filled artist, would be Lords Of The Trident. I mean to say, how often does a bands front man, don armor and arm himself with a mace and short sword, then proceed to sley the audience, mowing a path of devastation and bloody death, through the middle of the crowd? All that, while setting guitars on fire, waving banner flags, traditional warrior costume and a drummer, dressed as a devil, with menacing eyes and horns.
Plenty of chances for the fans to be involved and singing along with the band was all a pillaging, marauding, slaughtering, good time!
Opening artist for the first day, was a somewhat, stoner metal band, called 'Wicked'. Really great for an opener and it sucks, that they haven't a profile on Lastfm, because it would be killer to have them here. Good vocals and solid heavy duty, guitar riffing from these guys, made them truly memorable.
Have you ever thought it would be cool to see, legendary baritone Pavarotti, singing melodic doom metal? If so, then check this doom metal band, called Dantesco, who came all the way from Puerto Rico, to be a part of Womfest lll, in Ohio, USA. The crowd loved these guys and Dantesco stayed around for the entire weekend, to see the whole show and party with fans. Excellent live performers and we are having them back, for repeat performances in Ohio, so be on the look out for that, Ohioans. You won't want to miss them.
Another solid performer, hailing from San Diego, California, we have Skeletor, an epic speed metal band, that takes every opportunity, to refine and polish their music to perfection. Don't let the somewhat, cheesy name fool you; Skeletor are some serious metalheads with a vibrant and solid sound, that dishes out the goosebumps, when heard live. After they finished their set, there was a positive buzz for Skeletor, being passed through the crowd. The fans kept mentioning them over and over for the entire two days.
One particular artist, I was really dying to see perform was Icarus Witch - one of my all time favorite metal bands. Wouldn't you know, I had to run to the airport to drop off a band, catching a plane out in the morning, so I missed their set. Still, check them out, because they are superb musicians, who I have experienced many times before.
Who could forget Omen, Imagika, ASKA or Cage - the four headliners for our two day fest and every aspect of their sets, was spot on perfect. All four of these artists, had the crowd, crowding the stage, horns up, heads banging and long hair flying in heavy duty rhythm.
Omen and Cage, have multiple artists with the same name, on Lastfm, so let's not confuse Cage the metal band, with Cage the rapper, or Omen the heavy metal artist with Omen, the defunct hair metal band, or the Polish artists, who are sharing as well.
A better way to find the correct artists and the right music, is to sample the newly created tag, womfest lll radio and If you do listen to this tag and find a metal band amongst them you really enjoy, please tag them again, with womfest lll radio, so all the fans of these artists, will have an opportunity see the tag and listen in also.
Here is a copy of the complete two day, set list:
Day One
Silent Aggression(no shows)
Wrecked(not on LFM)
Trazom
Skeletor
Resident Shredders: Matthew Mills and Joe Stump
Beyond Fallen
Dantesco
Jacobs Dream
Imagika
Omen
Day Two
Black Vice(not on LFM)
Lords Of The Trident
Van Lade(not on LFM)
Forgotten Legacy(not on LFM)
Oblivion Myth
Zephaniah(not on LFM)
Taunted
Dofka
Widow
Icarus Witch
ASKA(not on LFM)
Cage
All the bands who participated in WOM Fest lll, finished their sets with a Ronnie James Dio tribute. Either doing a DIO tune, Rainbow, or a Black Sabbath tune, so DIO, Rainbow and Sabbath are also included, in the womfest lll radio, for your enjoyment. Rest in peace, Ronnie - May you enjoy eternity in Valhalla.
Monday, June 21, 2010
Need Your Music Fix Now? Here's Some Great Choices
The ratings below are opinion only and based on usability, ease of navigation, features and extras, that can be enjoyed by artists, labels and listeners alike. The ratings are subject to change, as more information about these awesome music communities is being gathered. This list will only include music sites, that offer free services to either the listeners, or artists and label, or both. The list may be frequently added to and updated, so any suggestions readers may have, are greatly encouraged and appreciated.
Bandcamp: Another wonderful site for musicians to promote themselves freely. If you are a listener or a musician, just a couple minutes into Bandcamps homepage tutorial video, will have you salivating. Listen On-demand, purchase tracks, stats for musicians are very intuitive, visualizations are the best on the web! 8.9/10
Lastfm is still one of the favorites for on-line radio and free to artists, labels and their listeners. Lastfm is very interactive, allowing the fans to help build the artists profiles, if the artists want it set up that way. Link your YouTube videos to your artist profile too! The most intuitive and detailed data and stats for listeners, in the entire world. Fans can create journals, profiles and 'About Me' sections and artists can link those journals to artists profiles. The site itself, takes some time to get used to and the artists/labels will find the music manager confusing and lacking in features, once you have it all down pat, it has plenty of rewards. Artists should thoroughly check out the royalty services 8.5/10
ReverbNation: Full Track Sample Everything! Unsigned, mainstream, obscure artists. Build queues and listen in exact order you put them! Artists may upload their material here completely for free and fans can listen for free! Fan the artists, love tracks, graphs and charts, join mailing lists for your favorite artists, or join their street teams! 8.5/10
The Hype Machine is a MP3 blog aggregator with slick tools to listen and read about music. It gathers songs posted on MP3 blogs and presents them in an easy to understand format. 8.1/10
Jamendo: Free and legal music downloads. 20,000 albums you can stream for free! Artists can belong for free! Jamendo is worldwide and available in many countries. Haven't found anything signed major or mainstream at Jamendo. Build profiles and use some coding(links). make friends and share music(the way LastFM used to) 8/10
Jango: Build several of your own custom radios at Jango and meet and shout with new friends. No BBcode, no html. Supported by advertising and artists pay to upload. Mostly Mainstream, but many independents as well. The radios are very sleek and intelligent radio recos 7.5/10
TrueAnthem: Not very large, but a great place to spend a few days, finding quality new artists. Artists can belong for free after administrative screening and once fans register, they can download all the music for free! Artists are supported at TrueAnthem, by sponsorships through advertisers, that are matched with their musical genre and style. 'Shaolin Temple Of BooM' are sponsored by Wonka Candies! Small site, but nice concept, so.... 7.5/10
Pandora: Pretty much the same as Jango. Mainstream only. Limited skipping and creators of the Music Genome Project(Which some are finding, is not as good as it should be). 7.4/10
SoundCloud lets you move music fast & easy. The platform takes the daily hassle out of receiving, sending & distributing music for artists, record labels & other music professionals. Jury's still out on this one, but it seems to be very populr with artists and industry professionals, looking for collaborations, web hosting or the next great artist. 7.2/10
MIXposure.com: is a Free Music Promotion & MP3 Downloads - Online Interactive Music Community! MIXposure has it's own DJ's and radio programming too and if the DJ's like the music, they can easily put it in rotation for airplay! This site is very popular for musicans, lyricists and producers, who wish to collaborate. Still one of my favorite places for networking in the music industry. 7/10
Our page: http://www2.mixposure.com/The_Cryb_-_EllsbethSToBWoolgather: You can sample three of our artists at MIXposure ;)
FIXT: An on-line muic label, designed for the independent music artists of the world. Weekly music deals, exclusives and single track or entire album purchases, are available at the FIXT Store. Also, near a dozen free downloads available here: Available FREE downloads. 6.5/10
Bandcamp: Another wonderful site for musicians to promote themselves freely. If you are a listener or a musician, just a couple minutes into Bandcamps homepage tutorial video, will have you salivating. Listen On-demand, purchase tracks, stats for musicians are very intuitive, visualizations are the best on the web! 8.9/10
Lastfm is still one of the favorites for on-line radio and free to artists, labels and their listeners. Lastfm is very interactive, allowing the fans to help build the artists profiles, if the artists want it set up that way. Link your YouTube videos to your artist profile too! The most intuitive and detailed data and stats for listeners, in the entire world. Fans can create journals, profiles and 'About Me' sections and artists can link those journals to artists profiles. The site itself, takes some time to get used to and the artists/labels will find the music manager confusing and lacking in features, once you have it all down pat, it has plenty of rewards. Artists should thoroughly check out the royalty services 8.5/10
ReverbNation: Full Track Sample Everything! Unsigned, mainstream, obscure artists. Build queues and listen in exact order you put them! Artists may upload their material here completely for free and fans can listen for free! Fan the artists, love tracks, graphs and charts, join mailing lists for your favorite artists, or join their street teams! 8.5/10
The Hype Machine is a MP3 blog aggregator with slick tools to listen and read about music. It gathers songs posted on MP3 blogs and presents them in an easy to understand format. 8.1/10
Jamendo: Free and legal music downloads. 20,000 albums you can stream for free! Artists can belong for free! Jamendo is worldwide and available in many countries. Haven't found anything signed major or mainstream at Jamendo. Build profiles and use some coding(links). make friends and share music(the way LastFM used to) 8/10
Jango: Build several of your own custom radios at Jango and meet and shout with new friends. No BBcode, no html. Supported by advertising and artists pay to upload. Mostly Mainstream, but many independents as well. The radios are very sleek and intelligent radio recos 7.5/10
TrueAnthem: Not very large, but a great place to spend a few days, finding quality new artists. Artists can belong for free after administrative screening and once fans register, they can download all the music for free! Artists are supported at TrueAnthem, by sponsorships through advertisers, that are matched with their musical genre and style. 'Shaolin Temple Of BooM' are sponsored by Wonka Candies! Small site, but nice concept, so.... 7.5/10
Pandora: Pretty much the same as Jango. Mainstream only. Limited skipping and creators of the Music Genome Project(Which some are finding, is not as good as it should be). 7.4/10
SoundCloud lets you move music fast & easy. The platform takes the daily hassle out of receiving, sending & distributing music for artists, record labels & other music professionals. Jury's still out on this one, but it seems to be very populr with artists and industry professionals, looking for collaborations, web hosting or the next great artist. 7.2/10
MIXposure.com: is a Free Music Promotion & MP3 Downloads - Online Interactive Music Community! MIXposure has it's own DJ's and radio programming too and if the DJ's like the music, they can easily put it in rotation for airplay! This site is very popular for musicans, lyricists and producers, who wish to collaborate. Still one of my favorite places for networking in the music industry. 7/10
Our page: http://www2.mixposure.com/The_Cryb_-_EllsbethSToBWoolgather: You can sample three of our artists at MIXposure ;)
FIXT: An on-line muic label, designed for the independent music artists of the world. Weekly music deals, exclusives and single track or entire album purchases, are available at the FIXT Store. Also, near a dozen free downloads available here: Available FREE downloads. 6.5/10
Monday, May 3, 2010
Powerful V6 Coming Out Of London!
While we are not talking motors or valves here, we are definitelty talking ramped up power and it's made of solid metal.
Formed in 2003, Voodoo Six from London, U.K., are a revelation to classic, hard rock metaldom! V6 are the wake up and shake up call, for all die hard classic British metal fans. They are making a statement, that classic metal is here to stay and getting bigger and bolder all the time!
Maybe legendary band comparisons are cliche, but in V6's case, it may be warrented. So, you really dig classic, metal/rock style, guitar solos? V6 has plenty to offer you. Scorpions, Crew, Iron Maiden, Slayer? How does Quiet Riot sound to you? Voodoo Six are all that and more.
If you want some downright dirty, funk metal? Have a sample of these two tracks, One More Day or Shine On. Maybe a hefty dose of jumpin' up, fist pounding fare? Then try Walking On Nails, or maybe Crawl will do it for you. Then we have Mistaken, reigning in the classic metal ballad honors and destined to become a classic, classic.
V6 certainly have the complete package and they do a killer job sharing it with their fans. Check 'em out on My Space, or at LastFM
Formed in 2003, Voodoo Six from London, U.K., are a revelation to classic, hard rock metaldom! V6 are the wake up and shake up call, for all die hard classic British metal fans. They are making a statement, that classic metal is here to stay and getting bigger and bolder all the time!
Maybe legendary band comparisons are cliche, but in V6's case, it may be warrented. So, you really dig classic, metal/rock style, guitar solos? V6 has plenty to offer you. Scorpions, Crew, Iron Maiden, Slayer? How does Quiet Riot sound to you? Voodoo Six are all that and more.
If you want some downright dirty, funk metal? Have a sample of these two tracks, One More Day or Shine On. Maybe a hefty dose of jumpin' up, fist pounding fare? Then try Walking On Nails, or maybe Crawl will do it for you. Then we have Mistaken, reigning in the classic metal ballad honors and destined to become a classic, classic.
V6 certainly have the complete package and they do a killer job sharing it with their fans. Check 'em out on My Space, or at LastFM
Thursday, April 29, 2010
Woolgather Band: Sharing Dreams Through Music
Progressive Rock: Woolgather from Austin, TX!
Get your Woolgather on @ CD Baby and ITunes!
That's right, to purchase their new CD "Programmes: Vol. I - The Pleasure Principle," go to: http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/woolgatherband or go to iTunes HERE.
Woolgather are Progressive Rock with passion. Mood Rock with meaning. Creative bridges, superb arranging, keyboard to die for and Casey's vocals will entrance you.
Casey Tipton is one hell of a lyricist, writing and arranging songs, that draw you in and let you share the experience.
Even better live!
From their bio:
Woolgather is not your average every-day rock band from Texas. If ever a band with such a mesmerizing sound has taken all that they possibly could, from blood and sweat, time and money, love and loneliness, and poured it into each surreal note played and each emotion tugged, Woolgather is the one...
Casey Tipton - Guitar/Vocals
Eric Stephens - Bass
Rodrigo Lloreda - Keys/Atmosphere
Matthew Eads - Drums
Click for Woolgathers My Space profile: http://www.myspace.com/woolgatherband
Also check them out @ LastFM: http://www.last.fm/music/woolgather OR ReverbNation: http://reverbnation.com/woolgather
Woolgather are Progressive Rock with passion. Mood Rock with meaning. Creative bridges, superb arranging, keyboard to die for and Casey's vocals will entrance you.
Casey Tipton is one hell of a lyricist, writing and arranging songs, that draw you in and let you share the experience.
Even better live!
From their bio:
Woolgather is not your average every-day rock band from Texas. If ever a band with such a mesmerizing sound has taken all that they possibly could, from blood and sweat, time and money, love and loneliness, and poured it into each surreal note played and each emotion tugged, Woolgather is the one...
Casey Tipton - Guitar/Vocals
Eric Stephens - Bass
Rodrigo Lloreda - Keys/Atmosphere
Matthew Eads - Drums
Click for Woolgathers My Space profile: http://www.myspace.com/woolgatherband
Also check them out @ LastFM: http://www.last.fm/music/woolgather OR ReverbNation: http://reverbnation.com/woolgather
Zeroking fits the scene, like rivets to sheet metal!
Zeroking LIVE! 80's rock/metal/Just Plain Kick-ass Metal, from Huntington, W.V.
"...Zeroking fits the scene, like rivets to sheet metal!
Jalon and I arrived a bit early and found ourselves a seat with the guys from Further Lo band and the place was getting packed already. "So this is where all you, Ohio party animals hang out?!?!"
First up was Zeroking, kicking off with one of our favorite songs from them, Celebrity.
Lead vocalist Andy Haught, is very accomplished and proved he can dish out the same caliber of performance live, as on their CD. Wow! This band really understands pleasing the crowd!
Drugs Will Keep Us Together, was most likely the crowd favorite song from them. This song speaks volumes about the social interaction of some narcotics and speaks more about the musical abilities of these four, West Virginia wild men.
Shane Day is varacious and nimble on lead axe and drummer Chris Webb is a magnum force, sweat and guts drummer! When it comes to bass guitars, JP Boggs fits the perfect profile. For a band that sort of fell together, while performing in other projects, this foursome made a match from metal heaven and we can really dig them!
The crowd was still getting larger, as more patrons arrived and found themselves a place to stand. All seats were taken by this time and it was still early in the evening.
Next came the free Jagermeister shots-courtesy of Zeroking-delivered with a high powered squirt gun, direct from stage to mouth! The parties on now friends!!
"Jalon is right up in that shizzle, getting his shots in. I am trying to stay on focus and keep up the typing on this laptop, while wishing I could get my fun on too. Oh well, the bands deserve this and more, so it's well worth it in the end."
Zeroking kept the music coming for their set and gave the crowd one hell of great show!
Overall, Zeroking are a force to be reckoned with. A 5 star act with a promising future ahead of them....."
You can check out Zeroking here:
http://www.myspace.com/zeroking
"...Zeroking fits the scene, like rivets to sheet metal!
Jalon and I arrived a bit early and found ourselves a seat with the guys from Further Lo band and the place was getting packed already. "So this is where all you, Ohio party animals hang out?!?!"
First up was Zeroking, kicking off with one of our favorite songs from them, Celebrity.
Lead vocalist Andy Haught, is very accomplished and proved he can dish out the same caliber of performance live, as on their CD. Wow! This band really understands pleasing the crowd!
Drugs Will Keep Us Together, was most likely the crowd favorite song from them. This song speaks volumes about the social interaction of some narcotics and speaks more about the musical abilities of these four, West Virginia wild men.
Shane Day is varacious and nimble on lead axe and drummer Chris Webb is a magnum force, sweat and guts drummer! When it comes to bass guitars, JP Boggs fits the perfect profile. For a band that sort of fell together, while performing in other projects, this foursome made a match from metal heaven and we can really dig them!
The crowd was still getting larger, as more patrons arrived and found themselves a place to stand. All seats were taken by this time and it was still early in the evening.
Next came the free Jagermeister shots-courtesy of Zeroking-delivered with a high powered squirt gun, direct from stage to mouth! The parties on now friends!!
"Jalon is right up in that shizzle, getting his shots in. I am trying to stay on focus and keep up the typing on this laptop, while wishing I could get my fun on too. Oh well, the bands deserve this and more, so it's well worth it in the end."
Zeroking kept the music coming for their set and gave the crowd one hell of great show!
Overall, Zeroking are a force to be reckoned with. A 5 star act with a promising future ahead of them....."
You can check out Zeroking here:
http://www.myspace.com/zeroking
Minimalist Producer & Songwriter, David Alvarez and Shaolin Temple of BooM
The "millions of tracks played" club
Just got my copy of The Equinox from Shaolin Temple of BooM. This CD comes with a custom artwork on the inside cover, by David Alvarez! Not a print, but a hand drawn artwork! NO OTHER music artist has thought to customize each and every CD purchase in this manner. Of course, my copy is autographed by David. I am betting this concept release, will be even more valuable, as time goes on.
COMING SOON! Album title: Duel.
Release date: May 25, 2010
ST((o))B, as they are affectionately called by their fans, are stepping up their game plan and not only producing some of the very best indepedent music out today, but are also producing their own music videos and are currently working on a Hollywood movie soundtrack and a new television commercial.
Refusing to conform to the major labels ideals, of what music should sound like, David Alvarez has studied every aspect of the music business, to learn what it takes to accomplish success for the independent and deserving musicans. David is the producer, song writer, vocalist, pianist, guitarist, promoter and publicist, for Shaolin Temple of BooM, A progressive rock/hard rock band from Los Angeles, California. He also owns their record label, Cherry Atom Pie Productions. This fellow covers it all, with an instantly recognizable passion for music, placing careful attention on artistic form and expression, with professionalism and covering all the little details.
David and the guys tell us, "We feel the digital age driving the music machine and it isn't always a smooth ride for many music artists. We wanted our music to reach our fans, the way we always dreamed it; directly from us, to them". ST((o))B are always fighting to create a better music experience for the fans. David knows, you have to cover all the bases, on every field of play and strives to cover the web, with as much about their music, as is humanly possible for one band.
Here are just a few links to ST((o))B's massive web coverage, to get you started.
Videos abound: I wouldn't want to post all the videos, since there are a bunch of them, but here is the latest one, from David and the gang, at Cherry Atom Pie Productions:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2o4u833WPBc
You may browse them all at: http://www.youtube.com/user/stobtv
If you enjoy ST((o))B's musical offerings, you can add them to your library at LastFM.
LastFM url: Shaolin Temple of BooM
Refusing to conform to the major labels ideals, of what music should sound like, David Alvarez has studied every aspect of the music business, to learn what it takes to accomplish success for the independent and deserving musicans. David is the producer, song writer, vocalist, pianist, guitarist, promoter and publicist, for Shaolin Temple of BooM, A progressive rock/hard rock band from Los Angeles, California. He also owns their record label, Cherry Atom Pie Productions. This fellow covers it all, with an instantly recognizable passion for music, placing careful attention on artistic form and expression, with professionalism and covering all the little details.
David and the guys tell us, "We feel the digital age driving the music machine and it isn't always a smooth ride for many music artists. We wanted our music to reach our fans, the way we always dreamed it; directly from us, to them". ST((o))B are always fighting to create a better music experience for the fans. David knows, you have to cover all the bases, on every field of play and strives to cover the web, with as much about their music, as is humanly possible for one band.
Here are just a few links to ST((o))B's massive web coverage, to get you started.
Videos abound: I wouldn't want to post all the videos, since there are a bunch of them, but here is the latest one, from David and the gang, at Cherry Atom Pie Productions:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2o4u833WPBc
You may browse them all at: http://www.youtube.com/user/stobtv
If you enjoy ST((o))B's musical offerings, you can add them to your library at LastFM.
LastFM url: Shaolin Temple of BooM
You can sample all the albums, in their entirety on iTunes: http://itunes.apple.com/us/artist/shaolin-temple-of-boom/id183441715
ST((o))B at ReverbNation: http://www.reverbnation.com/shaolintempleofboom
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