By Karen Angulo Coachella is one of the biggest music festivals in the world, but it was turned into a night of frustration and unexpected drama for Grimes. After a major technical error, the Canadian singer-songwriter disrupted her set, forcing her to cut her performance short. The incident...
The Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival is finally here. Returning to the desert landscape of Indio, California, it is around the corner and ready to hit all music enthusiasts and festival-goers. With its wide-ranging lineups and art installations, here is what to expect from...
Interview by Karen Angulo In the vibrant resurgence of synth-pop, amid the electric glow of today's music landscape, Glass Spells emerges as a fortress of genuine creativity. Led by the artistic vision of Tania and Anthony, this San Diego-based duo doesn't just craft infectious tunes; they...
By Brianna Gallegos Currently, there are some common ticketing platforms available for independent artists at varying points in their careers. These include companies like Ticketmaster, Eventbrite, StubHub, SeatGeek, Ticketleap, etc. Each platform allows you to list your tickets for free, but when you sell a...
Interview by Brianna Gallegos Pushing Veronica is a post-grunge pop-punk band that has been playing together since 2017. Riley Wilkinson is the drummer, Julien Silvas is the vocalist and a guitarist, and Noah Rozansky is a guitarist. They recently performed their latest song, "Forget You," at Hotel...
Interview by Summer Armstrong The Sound of Ghosts are a Folk-Americana band that have been playing together since 2014. The band consists of 4 members: James Orbison, Anna Orbison, Jon Sarna, and Joey Mackey. A unique aspect of their band is that members interchange for some of...
By Anna Kate McIntosh Getting in the right headspace for a live performance is crucial for any artist. This establishes a positive environment for not only the artist, but the crew, band, and fans attending the show. Preparing and creating a healthy atmosphere for everyone involved...
By Anna Kate McIntosh Music videos are a huge part of any artist's identity. They open the door for fans to see a side of their favorite artists that they may have never seen before. While listening to the song gives fans an inside look into...
By: Katie Mahon When an artist is performing you might have noticed them wearing earpieces and thought what are those? Musicians must hear clearly what they are playing or singing. Traditionally this was done with wedges, which are wedge-shaped floor monitor loudspeakers. They’re placed on stage...
Interview by Summer Armstrong Jay Sheehan is a production and operations manager who has been in the industry for more than 20 years. Over his years of experience, he has worked with artists like Elton John and Jason Mraz. He has also worked at big-name events...
By Anna Kate McIntosh There are so many different ways to begin your professional career as an artist. These days you don't need to be signed by a major label (or any label in fact), to be taken seriously as a musician. However, building yourself as...
By Anna Kate McIntosh As a live performing artist, taking care of yourself physically is extremely important. However, maintaining your vocal health is important too, not only so you can give fans the best experience possible while singing live, but also so you feel confident in...