Written by Aidan Rush | Posted in: Sessions on February 09, 2012
Think of all the ways your favorite musicians try to break down the barrier between them and you. Some emphasize their personality in Direct to Fan interaction via social media, others make sure to meet their fans at concerts, and a good amount hold contests of some sort to give select fans a really special experience. Adam Arcuragi does a commendable job of connecting with his fan base, but in ways not mentioned above.
Written by Aidan Rush | Posted in: Sessions on February 02, 2012
Watch Mirror Lady play unreleased track "For Good" live on Indie Ambassador TV. Raybans and brightly colored thrift-store sweaters and miniature keyboards and a mic’d boom box. OK, the tune might not stack up to Julie Andrews’ original or Coltrane’s saxxy interpretation, but these are a few of Mirror Lady’s Favorite Things.
Written by Aidan Rush | Posted in: Rock Shop on January 26, 2012
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.
Written by Aidan Rush | Posted in: Sessions on January 24, 2012
“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.
Written by Aidan Rush | Posted in: Sessions on January 19, 2012
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.
Written by Aidan Rush | Posted in: Sessions on January 17, 2012
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?
Written by Aidan Rush | Posted in: Sessions on January 10, 2012
Serendipity is a word defined as “an aptitude for making desirable discoveries by accident.” It’s also the term Todd Michaelsen used to describe how he met band mate and now wife, Reena Shah. Now if Todd's desirable discovery stopped there it wouldn't be newsworthy, but Todd and Reena's happenstance was just the beginning of the serendipitous journey that would soon befall Brooklyn-bred five-piece family My Pet Dragon.
Written by Aidan Rush | Posted in: Sessions on January 04, 2012
How many legendary Boston rappers can you name? Probably three or less, because that’s how many there are. With all that said, how does a young rapper go about not only making a name for himself, but also a name for his genre in a city that’s been unreceptive to hip hop? Just ask Roxbury native Moufy.
Written by Aidan Rush | Posted in: Sessions on December 22, 2011
It started on a whim. The day before we were to have profile interviews with Boston-based Red Bellows and Piebald frontman Travis Shettel we said to ourselves, "Hey, why don’t we have them play a few songs while they’re here?"
And so it began. Since that fateful day in May, Indie Ambassador TV’s Sessions segment has evolved into a professionally produced online video series, showcasing both up and coming local bands as well as nationally touring acts. Being that time of the year, we’ve put together a list of our five favorite sessions of 2011.
Written by Aidan Rush | Posted in: Sessions on December 20, 2011
Art is the source of fulfillment for artists. But while it fuels and inspires, it can simultaneously destruct and degenerate. Ghost Thrower frontman Travis Alexander knows both sides to this coin very well.
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