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How to Start A Successful Band – Part 2

Alonso — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 04:02:25 +0000

You've read the first segment, and you now have a well-practiced band with a full line-up, a catchy band name and enough songs to play continuously for about thirty minutes. Apart from the neighbours who pretend they like your music but secretly wish you would keep it down, who else is going to listen to your band? [...]

How to Start A Successful Band – Part 1

Alonso — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 03:42:28 +0000

So you want to be a rock star, huh? You've been playing your instrument for a while now in your bedroom and you are ready to assemble a band that will show the world what you're all about, but before you begin, you must take a step back and think about a few things. In [...]

Top 7 Indie Artists of 2011

Guest Poster — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 00:17:14 +0000

Now that the online music distribution services have made sharing new music a snap for indie artists around the world, building a list of the best music to come out this year has become a daunting task because there are so many great choices. The following artists, in no particular order, have received accolades on [...]

Top 5 Music Venues in the UK

Anthony — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 01:41:08 +0000

The British music scene is booming: gigs are packed, orchestral halls are sold out, new bands are emerging and making an impact all the time and the many summer festivals always have the hottest acts from around the world. You can go out on most weekend nights in most towns and find someone, somewhere playing [...]

The Top 5 Band Logos of All Time

Anthony — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 00:53:43 +0000

So you’ve started a rock band, you’ve mastered a few songs, you’ve got your image down and now the time has come to demonstrate what your group is capable of on tour. Unless you have a recognisable logo attached to your band’s merchandise and flyers however, you might as well stay at home and go [...]

Playing The Drums – A Beginners Guide

Alonso — Wed, 26 Oct 2011 03:00:27 +0000

If you are interested in playing the drums, it is fairly easy to start, but while many end playing drums, few actually play it them well. One of the reasons for this is that they are self taught, and while there are the select few that become great at their instrument, the sad truth is [...]

A DJ Controller is for Life, not just for Christmas

Guest Poster — Mon, 10 Oct 2011 06:00:02 +0000

As part of my lucky job (editor of a digital DJ website), I get to visit DJ shows all over the place - and I've noticed something definitely changing in the last few years. In the past, DJs saved up to buy two Technics turntables and a mixer, then ferociously practised for a year or two [...]

Ibanez Xiphos XPT707 Review

Alonso — Mon, 03 Oct 2011 05:24:50 +0000

Inspired by the classic, edgy look of the Jackson Warrior, the Ibanez Xiphos was first released in 2007. Two models were produced; the six string XPT700, and the XPT707, which is a seven string guitar. While the two exhibit the same wild design, the XPT707 is definitely the one to choose for any guitarist into [...]

Musical Instruments For Kids – Why It’s Worth The Headache!

Anthony — Thu, 22 Sep 2011 05:45:04 +0000

Who hasn’t giggled over the idea of giving a young niece or nephew a drum set to “get back” at a sibling? Many parents have a love-hate relationship with musical toys. In theory, they love the idea of helping their child develop a love of music. In practice, the last thing you want to [...]

Tips For Setting Up A Recording Studio

Anthony — Mon, 12 Sep 2011 05:52:11 +0000

Any kind of musician knows this basic truth : Idea's come without warning, at any time. With this basic idea in mind, it's useful to think about how you can prepare a 'space' where your ideas have the room to grow. As a musician, you'll no doubt know that most recordings these days are done [...]