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Definition of Bars: Video Series Showcases Madison MCs

My fellow Madison, WI lens-slinger Aasian Andy has kicked off a new Youtube channel for his local Hip Hop video series “Definition of Bars”. It’s pretty simple: Local artists spit a single verse on camera wherever Andy happens to meet up with them. Might be at a party, local clothing store, etc.

Andy has been [...]

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Check Out DJ Pain 1 In “Artist Profiles” from Number Twenty Films!

Young Filmmaker Trevor Banks of Number Twenty Films unveiled the first of his upcoming “Artist Profiles” series, which aims to shed a light into the inner workings of various Madison, WI area musicians. Although I’m not currently living in Madison, it’s my hometown, so I always love seeing new media coming out of the area.

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Fund This: Martin Atkins New Book – Band:Smart (+ Get A Free Copy of His Last Book)

Martin Atkins ( Skinny Puppy, Killing Joke, Public Image Ltd., Pigface) is the author of one of my favorite music business books,. It’s chock full of awesome anecdotes and crucial advice for musicians getting their acts on the road. I consider it essential reading for the modern indie act, so if you haven’t checked [...]

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Promoting Your Music Online – Parts 4&5 (DJ Pain 1)

DJ Pain 1 has updated his awesome free video series “Promoting Your Music Online” with parts 4 & 5. I posted the first three videos here and they are well worth your time. If you haven’t checked out this series yet or think it doesn’t apply to you (especially you non-hiphop artists) you would do [...]

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Check Out the New Trailer for Get Your Buzz Up : NYC Edition

Hey peeps, I’m gonna keep this quick as I have a crazy amount of work And play ahead of me today.

Below is the new trailer for the 2012 NYC Edition of Get Your Buzz Up. Get Your Buzz Up is one of the premiere Music Industry Showcases for independent hip-hop artists in the country, [...]

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Get Your Buzz Up – Philly Edition – Winner: ROX

Been a minute since I posted, but the last few weeks have been a whirlwind for me. I am happy to announce that I recently added Sr. Video Director for Get Your Buzz Up to my list of titles, and I’ve started traveling to capture all the action at the showcases.

Get Your Buzz Up, [...]

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*UPDATED* DJ Pain 1 – Promoting Your Music Online – Pt.1-3

DJ Pain 1 has released a new series of videos giving practical advice to Artists and Producers looking to promote and distribute their music online.

I’ve just watched the first three, and I think they hit home a few really good points that musicians can use to their advantage.

Check out parts 1 & [...]

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New Videos: Astronautalis – Live at The High Noon Saloon

One of the most impressive artists on my radar over the last year is Astronautalis, a wordsmith of the highest caliber that I first caught wind of at SXSW 2011 in Austin. His unique blend of well crafted lyrics and melodies, Tom Waits-like grit, real Hip Hop sensibility and a damn good backing band put [...]

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Madison, WI Artists Release New Anthem For the Scott Walker Recall Effort

Here’s an awesome new track Produced by DJ Pain 1, Mixed by Rickaby, and featuring the vocal talent of Wisconsin rappers Dudu Stinks and Rob Dz.  This is a very well crafted track with intelligent lyrics and a catchy hook.

If you don’t know, hundreds of thousands of Wisconsin residents are rallying together in a [...]

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New Video: The American Dead – Ain’t It Strange

Another great song from The American Dead out of Madison, WI. A bit different from much of their material, Ain’t It Strange has more of a pop punk feel with a bit of Country influence.

Most of the songs I’ve heard from them are the opposite, Country with a punk rock edge.

Either [...]

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