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Interview With Sonntag

Equal parts ode to nature as it is a revelry of adventure, Sonntag’s In Paths Too Dark For Seeing has the feeling of an American pastoral on a grand scale. Orchestrated by Wisconsin filmmaker/songwriter Zach Johnston with the accompaniment of some of Baraboo, WI’s finest musicians, In Paths… conveys the mixed feelings of joy and [...]

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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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The Saboteurs EP – Some Original Music From JoeGuerilla

OK, I realized recently that even though I’m pretty much neck-deep in the music industry with my video and web work, most of the people I’ve encountered over the last few years aren’t aware that I actually write and make music myself.

This is , of course, my fault. I haven’t recorded anything in awhile, [...]

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Free Download: “Wet Pavement” by Brett Newski & The Corruption!

I got a sweet deal for you today, a free download of “Wet Pavement” by Brett Newski & The Corruption off of their brand-spankin’-new EP “Saigon At Night”.

Based out of Saigon, Vietnam, The Corruption are kicking off their American Tour at SummerFest 2012 in Milwaukee on June 30th.

Brett is a Madison, WI native [...]

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Brett Newski & The Corruption

Interview: Brett Newski & The Corruption

When Madison, Wisconsin’s rock trio The Nod split during the summer of 2011, lead singer Brett Newski went through the uncomfortable re-adjustments that follow any sort of break up. Then 24-years-old and working as a copywriter at an ad agency, Newski spent his non-working hours searching for ways to fill [...]

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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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Adam WarRock - You Dare Call That Thing Human?!?

Adam WarRock – “Five Fists of Science” Live – New Album Out Now!

I’m a comic book geek and a Hip Hop fan, so I’m not sure how the dopeness that is Adam WarRock eluded me for so long. Basically, he raps about superheros and other awesome geekery. While that might sound strange in theory, it works incredibly well due to his outstanding rhymes and beats.

I finally [...]

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Awesome Interview with Sage Francis

Everyone from the Madison area has heard by now that an otherwise peaceful Hip Hop event was ruined by some idiot with a gun at the High Noon Saloon a few weeks ago.

Despite the incident, the High Noon is keeping a cool head, recognizing that the problem is not necessarily Hip Hop in general.

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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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