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Interview: Carnage The Executioner

Austin Duerst — Fri, 19 Oct 2012 04:05:49 +0000

A mouth opens, the blade swings, and a emcee’s head rolls. Or as Minnesota rapper Terrell Woods AKA Carnage The Executioner explains on “Attack of the Show Stealer”, the artist has never been someone you want to follow after a live performance.

That’s because the rapper lives up to his name–a one man assault on [...]

Interview With Sonntag

Austin Duerst — Mon, 23 Jul 2012 22:44:46 +0000

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 [...]

Definition of Bars: Video Series Showcases Madison MCs

Joe Ramos — Thu, 28 Jun 2012 20:03:07 +0000

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 [...]

The Saboteurs EP – Some Original Music From JoeGuerilla

Joe Ramos — Sun, 24 Jun 2012 01:43:27 +0000

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, [...]

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

Joe Ramos — Wed, 20 Jun 2012 20:14:52 +0000

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 [...]

Check Out “DIY Websites For Bands & Artists”, My New FREE E-Book!

Joe Ramos — Wed, 20 Jun 2012 03:21:50 +0000

Real quick, I wanted to let you know about something I’m pretty proud of. It’s my first e-book, titled “DIY Websites For Bands & Artists”, and if you’ve been on the fence about getting an “official” website for yourself, your band, or your small business, I think this book could help you.

A bit [...]

Interview: Brett Newski & The Corruption

Austin Duerst — Tue, 19 Jun 2012 02:24:24 +0000

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 [...]

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

Joe Ramos — Fri, 18 May 2012 17:39:54 +0000

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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Clarity: Listeners Vs. Fans

Joe Ramos — Thu, 10 May 2012 16:18:12 +0000

Note: This is a guest post by Justin Boland of music marketing blog Audible Hype, and first ran on that site on March 25, 2012. Def check it out, some of the best interviews on the net for DIY music marketing.

Justin Boland (aka Humpasaur Jones) is a wordsmith of very high caliber. Not [...]

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

Joe Ramos — Tue, 08 May 2012 16:19:42 +0000

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 [...]