You’re witnessing a shift in the music landscape as global collaborations are drastically shaping modern music. Artists from every corner of the world are now working together, blending unique sounds and styles, creating music that is delightfully innovative. This exchange of cultural influences is not only revolutionizing the industry but also bridging cultural gaps. But what does this mean for the future of music? And how does this impact the listener’s experience? Let’s explore this intriguing transformation further. The Power of Global Collaboration In this interconnected world, the power ..read more

To celebrate the launch of his highly anticipated new EP YEAR ONE, iconic indie legend Boy Hero takes on the Santa Monica Boulevard this coming Saturday 29th June, and promises a live rock and post-hardcore show that’s as provocatively intense as it is melodically euphoric and emotionally unforgettable. Known for his fearless devotion to the spirit of the Minneapolis emo scene, as well as incorporating the feelings and audio treasures of anime, Boy Hero has carved out a unique lane as an independent artist, and both the studio releases and the live shows speak volumes on behalf of that. Notin ..read more

If you’re serious about music and your creative career, you should already be aware of and registered with PRS – Performing Right Society. When you do, you benefit from the fact that whenever your original music is broadcast in public: used in film, TV, videos, games, live shows or other content forms, you make money through royalties. PRS has been a huge help for many years for independent artists across the board, and more recently has appeared to go in the opposite direction to many other supporting platforms, by actively seeking ways to enable and support artists as best they can. On top o ..read more

In the age of content creation and at-home musicianship, aspirations are greater than ever, and work ethic and passion are consistently at the wheel. If you’ve made the music or content, but need to get access to the highest-quality or most affordable recording studios or mixing and mastering services, the last thing you want to be doing is spending hours scouring the web for something that fits. Enter Esfaras, the one-stop music service compare-site for musicians, producers, and content creators. Esfaras is a digital platform that takes out the hassle of researching and finding local recordin ..read more

Introducing an authentically raw and honest wellness podcast, with an initial focus on the self and a clearly greater-good intention over time – Maciej Badowski (otherwise known as the Properteneur) hosts Blunt Force Healing; a pure and honest series of self-reflections on overcoming a life suffocated by procrastination. The Blunt Force Healing Podcast began as a means for Maciej to establish a regular habit or routine that was non-exhaustive, easy enough to keep consistent, and offering enough of a reward in terms of the headspace, inspiration, and understanding of the self, to make it worth ..read more

Every month for the past two years, the One Hour Wonder Independent Music Playlist has sneakily stretched further than its one hour title implies. The quality of the music, the number of new releases, the hard work and passion of the increasing number of musician, bands, producers and artists at the helm – all of it contributes to the fact that we just can’t contain the best new music within a single hour. Enter May, 2024 – The longest One Hour Wonder Indie Playlist to Date – And not a moment wasted! From the cinematic and thoughtful to the high-octane, euphoric, distorted, contemplative, outr ..read more

The Live Gospel Celebration That Everyone’s Talking About… THIS SUMMER: KE Fusion Entertainment Presents the most faith based radical event; one of California’s most iconic Christian Events. The unmissable Praise After Dark by The Chuch Lounge promises Live Gospel Music, RnB, Praise, Live Art and Comedy, across a Sunday evening created to engage with and entertain the community at large. Founded be Ke LaRae and hosted by Lester Barrie, The Chuch Lounge has seen immense success at its previous Praise After Dark events, drawing in fans from across California, Texas, Nevada and Arizona, and Jun ..read more

Is recording acoustic instruments becoming a lost art? Many new music producers and engineers would prefer to manipulate MIDI or even utilise AI over something truly daunting – actual recorded audio! Fear not, recordists! Here is a guide to get you feeling more at ease with the unrivalled organic sounds of acoustic instruments. Choosing a Recording Environment Let us begin with your space. Is it suitable for recording? Do you like its sound for your project? There’s an easy test – speak to your room! Your own voice should be very familiar to you. A quick chat with yourself will give you a sens ..read more

“They may get cancelled, but so what? The stories are authentic, the advice is useful, and the rabbit hole is deep!” Navigating your own healing journey, unboxing issues of darkness and difficulty in a world full of mystery and struggle – The Goddess Vibration Podcast sees two best friends embarking on completely unique journeys of self-discovery. In the process, it delivers a valuable sense of unity and understanding, which helps listeners take the edge off of modern life and the existential doom that occasionally creeps through. Adopting a welcomed meeting between personal anecdotes, liter ..read more

An Ambient Post – Post Punk Corporation… To celebrate the exclusive vinyl release of their phenomenal album Executive Functions, the unrivalled indie force that is PolSky hits this stage this coming June 7th – A Friday night in Woking that promises to entertain and immerse music fans in all the right ways. Having risen up through the ranks since the launch of the album in 2023, not least of all with the help of their infectious exploration of cancel-culture that is the lyrically clever and performatively captivating Switchboard Operator, PolSky stand tall as writers of contemporary anthems ..read more