Google Music Gears Up To Promote Unsigned Artists
Google Music has announced the launch of it’s new “Magnified” program, which will look to select artists from Artist Hub and given them extra exposure on Google Music. Artist Hub is a service from Google Music that allows Indie artists to sell their music directly from Google Music without using a digital distributor as an … Read more
Converse Open Free Recording Studio
Converse officially announced the opening of its free recording studio, Converse Rubber Tracks, in Brookyn, NYC, today. The studio allows artists to sign up and record songs for free. Converse announced the studio last fall, and bands were able to apply for studio time on the Converse website until May 31. Each artist that … Read more
Secret Diary Of A Band
The Guardian newspaper are currently documenting the rise of an anonymous band, on the way to recording their debut album. The articles take readers through all the trials and tribulations of recording a debut album, in addition to building a fan-base. Anyone interested can have read here: Guardian Newspaper – Music Blog
Billboard Launch First Ever Ranking Of Underground Artists
Billboard have announced the launch of ‘Billboard Uncharted’. The new ranking system has brought undiscovered artists into the Billboard Charts for the first time ever. Billboard Uncharted, combined with Billboard Pro, are part of the launch of Billboards ‘Dreamseeker’ initiative, which allows artists to gain exposure and develop their fanbases. For more information go … Read more
Ben and Jerry’s Offer Festival Opportunity for Unsigned Bands
Ben and Jerry’s are now offering unsigned bands the chance to perform at the annual ‘Nuts About Fairtrade Sundae‘ Festival in London this summer. Bands need to submit their entries before June 14th for consideration. The festival runs from July 24 – 25 in Clapham Common, London, England. For more information on the festival just … Read more
New Sub-Genre of Music Showcased
A new sub-genre of music has been showcased on Pitchfork. The sub-genre has been described under an array of names including ‘Drag’, ‘Witch-House’ & ‘Haunted House’. What this sub-genre of music features is ghostly, slow moving electro-pop with a prominent bassl ine creating a heavy almost hypnotic pull to it. Typical tracks include a slow … Read more
Calling All Amateur Bands: Flying High with RCRD LBL and Sonic Bids!
RCRD LBL have teamed up with Sonic Bids to curate a half decent radio station for transatlantic flights with American airline Delta Airways. According to RCRD LBL the selected songs will be played approximately 20,000 times on 42,540 flights to over 5 million listeners. Get this though, any bands chosen to be included in the … Read more
