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Meg & Dia On Touring, Their New Release, And Growing Your Fanbase

Meg & Dia is a sister-led band that knows what it’s like to release music independently, as well as through a major label. Since Dia Frampton, the band’s lead singer, made it to the final round of NBC’s “The Voice,” Meg & Dia has been gaining more fans and exploring where the music takes them. Most recently it has taken them on a tour with country singer Blake Shelton, where the band is performing as “Dia Frampton.” Read on as Meg Frampton (vocals, piano, guitar) discusses the tour, establishing a fanbase, and how they got the name for their new album “Be Careful, I Love You, Stay In Touch.”

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Jamestown Story: Out With A New Album That Presents A Fresh Take On Early Material

Minneapolis-based band Jamestown Story traditionally releases a new album each Christmas, and this year is no exception. The new album from Dane Schmidt (guitar, vocals, drums) and Brandyn Anderson (piano), titled “A Walk Through Time,” is just that: a fresh take on some of their older, previously released tracks. Read on as Dane lets us in on their decision to revisit some early work on this new album, and what we can expect from Jamestown Story in the months to come.

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Morgan Karr Brings To The Stage A Powerful Voice And Love For Entertaining

Morgan Karr is no stranger to the stage. An actor, singer, songwriter, and artist, Morgan was part of the talented Broadway cast of “Spring Awakening,” and was named winner of Amateur Night at the Apollo. The Nashville-born entertainer is now bringing his powerful voice and the music from his debut self-titled EP to crowds on both the East and West Coasts. Read on to learn about the “11:11 Army” he’s developed with his fans and why he defines his music as “too theater to be pop, and too pop to be theater.”

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Lacerda: Fresh Off The Warped Tour

Though they’re based in Toronto, the members of Lacerda seem to be spending most of their time in the states. The rock band, composed of Milenko (vocals), James Watkins (guitar, vocals), Bryan Baker (guitar, vocals) and Brad Sharkey (drums, “classic good looks”) have just returned from their second Vans Warped Tour, though it was the first one for which they’d been promised shows prior to hitting the road. Read on to hear about the struggles of being on the tour, and why they consider themselves lucky to be independent musicians.

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Dynamic Pop/R&B Singer Anoop Desai On His New Trilogy Of EPs

You may recognize Anoop Desai from your living room, as he made it to an impressive six place finish on American Idol.  The Pop/R&B singer continues to banish racial boundaries through his music while serving as a role model and storyteller. Read on to learn about Anoop’s new series of releases titled Zero, The Trilogy, […]

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Terra Naomi Welcomes The Challenges Of Being An Independent Artist

Pop singer-songwriter Terra Naomi creatively uses social media and fan engagement to make and promote her music. This week marked the release of “To Know I’m Ok,” Terra’s first album since she left Universal-Island Records and became an independent artist. The album was entirely fan-funded through Pledge Music, and she’s got a video in the works through the iPhone app “Hipstamatic,” that her fans can participate in. Read on to learn about her smart approach to self-promotion, her experience of being signed to a major label, and why it’s important to remember why you’re making music in the first place.

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The Suburbians: Headlining Tour In Canada After Indie Week 2011 Win

There isn’t a cloud in sight for Essex based band The Suburbians. Composed of brothers Ben (lead guitar, vocals) and Mark (lead vocals, guitar) Konstantinovic, Charlie Roberts (bass. vocals) and Ben Nyari (drums), The Suburbians recently won the Indie Week 2011 Festival, scoring them a headlining tour in Canada. Read on for more info on their promo plans surrounding the August release of their debut album, as well as their upcoming Canadian tour.

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Greg Holden Lets Music Be His Tour Guide

Greg Holden lets music guide him around the world. Born in Scotland, raised in London, and now residing in Brooklyn, this gifted songwriter and performer finds inspiration in his life experiences as well as in the music that surrounds him. Greg’s new album “I Don’t Believe You” hits digital stores on May 31st, and if you’re in the New York City area that night, stop by Rockwood Music Hall at 7:30 PM and celebrate with him. Read on to learn about the “teaser videos” he’s been posting, and why believes an updated mailing list trumps promotion through social media sites.

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Melanie Doane: On Balancing Pop Stardom And Motherhood, And Why She Left Her Major Label.

Melanie Doane wears many hats: singer, songwriter, musician, and mother, just to name a few. And with 6 top 40 hits in Canada, song placements on television shows like Brothers and Sisters and Buffy the Vampire Slayer, and a Juno Award for Best New Artist under her belt, it’s pretty clear she’s figured out what […]

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