Original article by Christopher Knab If you’ve ever attended a music business conference like the SXSW event in Austin, Texas every year, or the New Music Seminar and walked into a Demo Listening Session, you may have encountered this: a panel of A&R Reps from major and independent labels evaluate a demo recording that’s been submitted to them. The first song is played, and after about ten seconds the Reps are holding their hands over their ears, or waving for the sound technician to “Turn it off!” Another song is cued up, and after twenty seconds the music is stopped and the Reps are muttering. “That really sucks,” “I’ve heard that before,” “That sounds like an ’90's band,” or “Please, Nine Inch Nails already did over twenty years ago!” Rude but honest comments like these are made by industry reps all the time at such conferences, as well as in the privacy of their own offices, homes, and cars. Remember this. Just because you can record your own music, doesn’t mean y...

Proudest Angel and special guests performing at the Chicago House of Blues Thursday, March 29th the place to be in Chicago, IL will be the House of Blues, 329 North Dearborn Street. Proudest Angel will be performing with special guest Brandon James, Robb Young and the Elms, The Dirty Miners, and Trees. The show starts at 7:30, tickets are $10.00 and it is sure to be a packed house so please arrive a little early for the show.  ### Buy Tickets Online: https://concerts1.livenation.com/event/04005465C69E5EAA?_ga=2.146659508.1678916358.1522090526-1096102147.1522090526&f_PPL=true&ab=efeat5787v1

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1. Where are we talking from today? Los Angeles.  2. How did you get involved in music? Started playing guitar at 12. 3. Can you describe your music? Classic rock/blues instrunetal 4. Music wise, what are you working on? Showcase set of British classic rock original music, classic rock 1965 - 1975. 5. What would you like to say to your fans and the world? THANKS FOR YOUR SUPPORT AND KEEPING ALIVE THE BEST ROCK MUSIC EVERY WRITTEN. WWW.TONEGYPSIES.COM EPR Artists Radio

Chicago singer-songwriter Brandon James makes his EarlyBBQ debut with the release of his latest single “Love Rising.“ The new release is the first single off Brandon’s upcoming EP and it’s being received well on youtube with over 57,000 plays. Listen as the Chi-town crooner bring back the soul the genre was missing, reminding us of the greats such as Luther Vandross, Gerald Levert, and Marvin Gaye. Watch the video for “Love Rising” above and follow Brandon James on social media using the links below. Artist Links: Official Website: https://www.branddo20music.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BrandDo20/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Branddo20 Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/branddo20 EPR Artists Radio

Rap trio 6 Gang makes their EarlyBBQ debut with the release of their new single “I Got A Plug.“ The Fort Dodge, Iowa rappers teamed up with producer Niko Juggin for the new street record. Listen as Grilla, Hawq, and Rome Gotti get to the money courtesy of their new plug. The single is from the group’s upcoming album ‘P.N.C’ and it’s available right now on every streaming platform. Watch the video above and follow 6 Gang on social media using the links below. Artist Links: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/6IXGANG/ Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/6gang EPR Artists Radio

1. Where are we talking from today? A. Philadelphia , the “City of Brotherly Love.” 2. How did you get involved in music? A. When I was younger my mother would always play music throughout the day. Rather it was rap, jazz, or R&B. She used to catch me drumming on the table trying to emulate the beat that was coming through the speakers. Music was a way that I could express my emotions. I would write a song a day and edit some older ones frequently.  She bought me a mini keyboard when I was seven, I would spend hours a day trying to play popular tones on it. 3. Can you describe your music? A. My music is pretty much laid back. I talk about the everyday struggle that we all face growing up in an urban setting. I speak for the people who don't have a voice. I speak for the single mothers, the children growing up with no father. The everyday hustle trying to survive. The kid that they forgot about. 4. Music wise, what are you working on? A. Trying to get my musi...

A duo of young and talented artiste who is destined for greatness through music. Prince Peezy & La La Chanel in their music video, “Shine” portrays regular young persons who are destined to achieve a better life . They forecast through their music, real-life situations as they note the pressure and the opposition you will face when pressing for what you need and to achieve your goals. They don’t reserve on showing their love and passion for music as they noted they are trying to be a set apart musical team that helps to get their fans and the world at large connected through their talent. People are evidently gravitating towards their music has it has a rather positive side to the video. This video is just the first among many to be released into the music world and for sure, like this video has a positive feedback and touch, we can see greatness for them in both the near and far future. https://www.facebook.com/peezyandlala https://twitter.com/peezyandlala EPR ...

The up and comer Grisly Bk is back at it with a hot trap track -Robe On A Pope- music video. The hard gangsta music brought to mind The Notorious B.I.G.’s debut Ready to Die, unleashed back in 1994. The track highlights open-air crack deals, robberies at gunpoint on the A train and shootouts with the NYPD . The Brooklyn, New York’s rap artist Grisly BK has successfully brought the past into the present with his style. The superior mix constitutes content from the past that’s still relevant at the present. I like Grisly’s ability to embrace emotions as he delivers this track, be able to tone remarkably well yet the track is damn aggressive. If you’re hanging on the fence about this talented artist, be sure to check his E.P, two mixtapes and two singles to get a glimpse of this lyricist. This track portrays an artist that grew up on gangsta music in the crack era. It’s without a doubt that he listened to guys like Kool G Rap , I’m glad we have someone representing Brooklyn so dam...

1.  Where are we talking from today? We are talking from McDonough, Georiga.  2.  How did you get involved in music? I got involved with music at an early age. when I was a kid I grew up listening to Michael Jackson and anything to do with pop. I started listening to rap because of my older brothers. They use to play Nas all the time I never understood the words because I was so young. By the time I was 17, I discovered a lot of different genres and artists. My favorite musicians, I would listen to was Tha Joker, Kid Cudi, Wiz Khalifa, SGP, Asap rocky, etc. by the time I was a junior in high school I started making my own music. 3.  Can you describe your music? My music has always been about reality it can also be very adventurous and daring I'm always singing and rapping about the things I see or the way I see things. I try to be very spiritual when I make my music. My lyrics have to match my personality. everything has to be authentic and from the he...

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