Metadata in Music Files -Why is it important?
Metadata is often an overlooked part of owning a music library. And, if you’re new to digital music, you might not even know about it. If this is the case, then metadata is simply information that is stored inside most (if not all) of your audio files. There’s a special non-audio area inside each of your […]
Simple Steps to Get a Music Gig
One of the best ways to build up a fan base for your band is to get out there and play live as often as you can. But often bands find themselves between a rock and hard place: to get a gig, you need an audience, but to get an audience, you need a gig. […]
HOW TO SUBMIT MUSIC FOR TV & FILM
Getting your music featured in a TV show, movie or even a video game can not only help your music reach the ears of new fans, but also generate a substantial amount of cash, so it’s well worth looking into sync licensing. Before we get into the HOW, let me very quickly explain WHAT music […]
Estelle California Singer/Songwriter celebrating African American culture with her new EP ” My Name is Freedom”- Vol. 5 – Issue #2
Dear Readers, Let us start with a moment of silence in respect to all who lost their lives on that tragic helicopter crash with included NBA legend Kobe Bryant and his 13 year old daughter Gina Bryant. Let’s also pause and reflect on the many contributions African Americans have given to this country and to […]
Scholarship opportunities
Funding college is a struggle many students across the country face. I remember my own challenges with funding my education. Honestly, with demanding classes and extracurricular activities, the last thing students should be worried about is if they can afford their degree. Finding the right route for a loan or scholarship in college is not […]
COMPETITION solo artists, bands, and singers all over the world
WHAT IS UNSIGNED ONLY? If you are an unsigned artist and think you have what it takes to land a record deal, then you should enter the Unsigned Only Music Competition. Since Unsigned Only launched eight years ago, five Grand Prize winners have been signed to record deals, making Unsigned Only a leading source for […]
GRAMMY 2020 – The Winners
Billie Eilish swept the top Grammy categories at the 62nd Annual Grammy Awards as she and brother/recording partner Finneas O’Connell took home six out of the seven awards they were nominated for. Eilish became only the second artist in history to nab new artist, song of the year, record of the year and album of the year. […]
Interview With Songwriter ANNIE BRANNON
What do you like the most about songwriting, specifically? I love songwriting specifically because i love my ideas coming to life, simple, because loman craig makes it easy to do so. He is a very talented man. so people can relate from a simple idea and ideas are like babies giving them the upmost care […]
‘Just Mercy’: An Earnest, Effective Legal Drama
Just Mercy, the attorney Bryan Stevenson’s 2014 bestseller, has already become a touchstone of criminal justice writing for helping change the conversation around capital punishment in America. It tells the true story of Stevenson’s efforts to free a poor black man in Alabama, Walter McMillian, who spent six years on death row for a murder […]
Smart hearables go beyond the music at CES 2020: Here are the best
(Image credit: Neuheara) Going into CES 2020, we predicted that smart hearables would be a big trend of this year’s show. Not to blow our own trumpet too much, but we were absolutely, inarguably bang on the money. We’re not talking about your latest pair of Sennheisers, but true wireless headphones on steroids; those that […]
GrandMixer GMS | KPIU Radio Host | Hip-Hop
Rising from the turntables: The incredible journey of GrandMixer GMS, the pioneering DJ and KPIU RADIO radio host
Angie Whitney pays tribute to Martin Luther King Jr. – “Can’t We Get Along?”
The multi-talented songstress Angie Whitney returns to the musical arena with a wonderful new offering that pays tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. entitled Can’t We All Get Along. Angie Whitney’s incredible talent and passion for the musical arts has given birth to a lifelong career which includes performing for audiences around the world. […]
DYLI – 18+ – R&B Gem
DYLI takes advantage of her space provided by R&B elements and shows a creativity unburdened by genre constraints. If this artist’s name isn’t familiar to you, then her sound definitely will be. A pulsing song of deep affection that sounds like nothing else, “18+” features sun-soaked textures, a smoky voice and a mood that invites […]
Interview With R&B Singer-Songwriter-Musician | DYLI
A Stockton, CA native, DYLI has deep hometown roots. Her parents own a local Northern California bar where DYLI’s tunes are featured on the juke box. When in town, DYLI often plays showcases in local cafés with her sister, fellow recording artist CALYN. Indeed, DYLI has been a part of this community as a singer, […]
Interview With Sound Engineer Ariel Caban
Ariel Caban is a successful sound engineer, he works with are Ice-T, 50 Cent, Rakim, Ultramagnetic Mc’s, Kool Keith, Raw Breed, Krs-one, Smoothe the Hustler, Trigger da Gambler, Sadat X, Ras Kass, Tash for The Alkaholiks and many more great artists. 1.Tell us a little bit about the day-to-day life of a sound engineer As […]