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The Eureka Street Art Festival (ESAF) is seeking host families for Visiting Artists during this year’s event. Hosts will provide a private room and access to a bathroom and kitchen facilities for a Visiting Artist from Thursday, July 25th – Sunday, August 4th. ESAF brings artists from around the world to Eureka. By hosting one of these artists, you are exposed to their culture, creativity, and unique perspectives while also supporting this important community event. We are seeking hosts located in Eureka who can provide a welcoming environment and a positive perspective of the city. Learn More...

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Download This Podcast Mistah Wilson, once a fan of pop culture, explains why he just doesn't check for mainstream artists anymore.

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SoulShowMedia is a partnership between DEMO – singer, song writer, producer, and performer, and Teddy Harmon – a multi-platinum music producer, composer, keyboardist, and programmer. SoulShowMedia showcases DEMO’s signature sound….B-Boy Soul….a fusion of Soul, Alternative R&B, Hip Hop, Funk, Blues, Rock, Jazz, Reggae, and Gospel. “This album is very special to us, and represents a labor of love on the part of two artists, whose friendship spans over two decades. We believe our music is the universal language that speaks to the soul and unifies the ages…….from the 20 something’s to the 60 something’s. We feel that B-Boy Soul is the voice of the next generation of music.”

By Brandon Jackson What is Branding? One word that is often associated with marketing is Branding. What is a brand? If you ask most people, they’ll tell you that branding is about your colors, product names and logo. These people are wrong. Let’s look a little closer at what makes up your brand. Learn More...

Artwork by Haeley Kyong. Part of the exhibition "Far Out: Movement through Form and Color," featuring artworks by six contemporary artists. Saturday, October 13 10:00 am - 11:00am Meet at the aquarium in Union Station's East Portal Featuring special guest artists Hadley Holliday, Nikko Mueller and Eamon Ore-Giron.  Join us for a guided artist-led tour of our brand-new exhibition Far Out: Movement through Form and Color featuring abstract artworks by six artists interpreting themes of energy, transition and movement. The work will be on view through January 2019 in the passageway that accesses the rail platforms between Union Station East and West. Artists featured in the exhibition include Lee Clarke, Hadley Holliday, Haeley Kyong, Nikko Mueller, Eamon Ore-Giron and Soonae Tark. Bursting with light and color, the artworks reflect and embody the energy of perpetual motion and change at Union Station fueled by fleet-footed commuters and visitors. Details here .

Article by Ashley King Higher-end hotels are a tricky business, with moneyed clientele responding to lots of finer touches. So how about a custom-crafted vinyl LP from an artist sponsored by the hotel itself? Who also happens to be playing in the lounge at 8? Introducing W Records, a brand-new direction for guest retention. Accordingly, W’s new label will support artists through every step of development, according to details shared Wednesday (October 3rd) with DMN. That includes providing space for recording, scouting video shooting locales, and supplying mixing and mastering expertise. They’ll even handle distribution chores (or at least find the right partner). Tracks will be recorded at ‘W Sound Suites’ and will be available both digitally and through limited-edition vinyl runs. W Hotels has suites in Hollywood, Barcelona, Bali, and Seattle for artists to take advantage of their studios. Read more...

As part of Turning the Tables, NPR Music compiled a list of 200 greatest songs by women and non-binary artists in the 21st Century. As the list took shape, it became impossible not to notice that the songs in this canon share a common backbone. Many of the songs, and more namely the song's creators, owe their catchy, joyous, triumphant, sexy, strong, aching, resilient ethos to black, Latin and Afro Caribbean musical roots. From streaming to radio, the influence of Latin, Caribbean and R&B music is apparent across all modern genres in the new millennium. To untangle this common thread, NPR Music's Stefanie Fernández and Sidney Madden charted the work of women of color on this list and examined the ways agency and identity have become central in breaking down pop music's barriers. Read more...

Three of six artworks by Nikko Mueller. Part of the exhibition "Far Out: Movement through Form and Color," featuring artworks by six contemporary artists. Saturday, October 13 10:00 am - 11:00am Meet at the aquarium in Union Station's East Portal Featuring special guest artists Hadley Holliday, Nikko Mueller and Eamon Ore-Giron. Join us for a guided artist-led tour of our brand-new exhibition Far Out: Movement through Form and Color featuring abstract artworks by six artists interpreting themes of energy, transition and movement. The work will be on view through January 2019 in the passageway that accesses the rail platforms between Union Station East and West. Artists featured in the exhibition include Lee Clarke, Hadley Holliday, Haeley Kyong, Nikko Mueller, Eamon Ore-Giron and Soonae Tark. Bursting with light and color, the artworks reflect and embody the energy of perpetual motion and change at Union Station fueled by fleet-footed commuters and visitors. Learn More...

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"Coney Island Stylin Pt.2" Nems * OTR * Cream * Manson * Dchamberz * Mr. Weirdo * Rhyme & Flow This is the second single off the Mix-Tape "Strangers in a Strange Land" by Manson & Mr. Weirdo. For more info make sure you go to www.MrWeirdoTV.com Directed/Produced by TySounds

Right Thing (Official Video) Enjoy this single from Austin Giavanni on your favorite streaming service... Apple Music: http://itunes.apple.com/album/id12806...   iTunes: http://itunes.apple.com/album/id12806...   Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/search/resul...   Amazon Music: https://www.amazon.com/Right-Thing/dp...   Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/austingiavanni   Follow Austin Giavanni:  https://www.facebook.com/AustinGiavanni/   https://twitter.com/AustinGiavanni   https://www.instagram.com/austingiava...   https://soundcloud.com/austingiavanni   Directed By IFE+BONOHO Music video by Austin Giavanni performing Right Thing © 2017 TailorMade Productions LLC

Apple’s ‘Mastered for iTunes’ classification has mostly been reserved for big labels due to the expense, with very few indie or unsigned artists obtaining the certification for their iTunes downloads or AAC streams. Bucking that trend, DistroKid is now offering unsigned/DIY musicians a way to obtain the Mastered for iTunes certification pretty easily. Distrokid’s new MFiT converter will allow artists to ensure that their tracks conform to Apple’s audio specifications. This converter allows sound engineers to tweak the audio to make sure it sounds right after AAC codec compression. For a fee, DistroKid’s service should help smaller artists reach audiophiles who prefer higher fidelity, whether downloaded or streamed.

What artist(s) in Hip Hop have full on productions for their songs and not just a simply credited music video? Macklemore raises the bar with "Good Old Days" ft. Kesha

One of the biggest challenges facing musicians is generating income. Gone are the days when a band could rely solely on music sales and touring to earn a living. Part of the reality of being a working musician today is the need to diversify your revenue streams. Although sales of recorded music have gone down significantly in recent years, there are new sources of income available to musicians. A mix of traditional and more modern income streams can help today’s musicians earn a living. Here’s a list of 18 ways to generate revenue for your music career... Continue Reading...

As the recording industry continues to battle against the steady decline of physical album sales, and now steady decline in digital album sales, it can be difficult as an independent musician to determine the best path to take for long-term growth and success. Ultimately this crossroads is met with three separate avenues: DIY (Do It Yourself) Independent Label Major Label There are pros and cons to each avenue, which should be weighed carefully against what type of musician / band you are and how you expect to see growth. Continue Reading...

According to a July 12 article, Jay and Bey's combined net worth clocks in at an estimated $1.255 billion. Yes, you've read that correctly. Hip-hop's favorite royal couple are officially Black Bill Gates in the making, with Yonce accounting for $355 million and Hov raking in $900 million. The Carters' massive wealth is attributed to their several streams of income. Beyoncé's pretax annual earnings total approximately $100 million, largely in part due to her ability to to sell more records and draw larger crowds than her husband. The Mrs. Carter Show World Tour grossed $212 million from nearly two million attendees back in 2014. Not to mention, Bey's athleisure clothing line, Ivy Park, sold out almost immediately upon its launch back in April 2016. Jay, on the other hand, is quite the investor. The rap mogul has built his empire by founding his own companies, such as TIDAL , as well as owning equity in other large entities. Back in 2015, the Everything Is Love ra...