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The Need to be Heard

Written by Aidan Rush

This month, Ryan, along with panelists Michael Creamer (manager), Will Daily (musician), and David Day (editor), talked about topics like when to branch out of your hometown, social media’s place in the promotional puzzle, securing press, how to handle criticism, Bob Lefsetz and more.

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Posted in: Rock Shop on January 26, 2012

The Winter Sounds (Nashville)

Written by Aidan Rush

“You gotta start crazy and then it’s easy.” One would expect that quote to come from the mouth of a deranged person, and probably expect it to refer to an activity that isn’t the least bit appealing, i.e. Ozzie Osborne explaining how to get into the bat-biting business.

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Posted in: Sessions on January 24, 2012

The Band:
The Winter Sounds

The People: 
Paul, Joe, Ellen, Patrick, Renee

Hometown: 
Nashville, TN

Links:
web | facebook | twitter | music | shows

Brian Marquis (Los Angeles)

Written by Aidan Rush

Musicians are insanely devoted people – there’s no other explanation for the amount of will poured into their unpromising craft and equivocal pain felt and when the vehicle for that craft crashes and burns. After the implosion of his previous outfit left Brian disoriented and disillusioned, he migrated west to sunny Los Angeles to remedy his wounds and re-discover his appreciation for music.

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Posted in: Sessions on January 19, 2012

The Artist: 
Brian Marquis (Therefore I Am)

Current Project: 
Debut EP Snow Damage

Hometown: 
Los Angeles 

Links:
web | facebook | twitter
 

 

Love in Stockholm (Boston)

Written by Aidan Rush

The Boston Dig referred to them as a “DIY band’s wet dream come true.” The Phoenix branded them a “thinking man’s party-time band.” So what is it about Allston mainstays Love in Stockholm that stirs the loins of critics and fans alike?

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Posted in: Sessions on January 17, 2012

The Band:
Love in Stockholm 

The People:
Charlie Rockwell, Brendan McBrien, Dave Carroll, Evan Sanders, Alex Staley, Jesse Humphrey

Hometown: 
Boston, MA

Links:
web | facebook | twitter

 

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