Recent Entries

  • Hip Hop and Education - Educating Through Music

    Hip Hop and Education -- Educating Through MusicBy: Sharath Cherian"Hip hop is inherently political, the language is political. It uses language as a weapon -- not a weapon to violate or not a weapon to offend, but a weapon that pushes the envelope that provokes people, makes people think." - Todd B...
  • Schmoozing for Gigs

    Schmoozing for GigsBy: Ty CohenIf you want to get gigs, then you are going to have to do some schmoozing with club owners, bar owners and people of that nature. This means you are going to have to appear as professional and convincing as possible. You are going to have to come prepared with all the ...
  • You Too Can Start an Independent Record Label

    You Too Can Start an Independent Record LabelBy: Ty CohenIt's no big secret, the trick of how to start a record label definitely involves some cash and most definitely involves some talent. If you want to know the secret to how to start and run your own label then here it is, talent. You have to hav...
  • Interview With Drummer Mykill Mike Aresco

    An Interview With Drummer Mykill Mike ArescoBy: Sheryll HaskinsTribute bands usually play the music of a certain to get people through the door to see the bands OWN songs thrown in between the artist of tribute. Since December 2004, I have been watching one band in particular, a Slayer tribute act. ...
  • Electric Guitar Technology 101

    Electric Guitar Technology 101By: Kenny AuyoungIt is a curious paradox of the music industry: guitarists, particularly rock guitarists, are often thought of as trendsetters when it comes to fashion and culture; but when it comes to their instruments, they are notoriously conservative.  Innovati...