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PressPausePlay (by House of Radon)
“A Film about Hope, Fear and Digital Culture - Does democratized culture mean better art or is true talent instead drowned out?” @presspauseplay
http://www.presspauseplay.com/
For behind the scenes info on the making of the film read: A Democratized Culture
We Are The Dreamers EP by Galaxy
The recently self-released EP from Phoenix unsigned band Galaxy features 7 electronic instrumental tracks with a dynamic electro/hip-hop feel.
The downtempo rhythms and lack of busy bass lines give this EP lots of sonic space to breathe. The rasping lead synth melodies and cut-up vocal samples are supported by heavy hitting beats, crunchy cymbals, and deep pulsating keyboard parts.
We Are The Dreamers is released under a Creative Commons license and is available for free download to share and remix via http://galaxymusic.bandcamp.com/
But hurry as the free downloads on Bandcamp are limited.
You can also listen at http://www.myspace.com/therealgalaxy
Songs from the Bar of Lost Souls
Songs from the Bar of Lost Souls is a 5 track EP by independent UK band Hope and Social. The tracks were written, recorded and mixed in 5 days and created as part of the imitating the dog theatre piece Tales from the Bar of Lost Souls. Available as digital download for whatever you want to pay.
There’s a raw and live sound to these tracks that makes you feel like you’re in the same room as the band, sharing something honest and real. You can see how this fast recording method works via their YouTube Channel.
Band member Rich Huxley shares his insights on what true independence can do for a band’s career in a recent post on the Creative Deconstruction website titled The Declarations of Independents. The article provides information about the social strategies, ideas and tools used by the band to connect with fans, both online and off.
Social Connections
http://band.to/hopeandsocial - Hope and Social Page address on Facebook
Tweets - Twitter search for all band member messages.
http://www.myspace.com/hopeandsocial
http://www.last.fm/music/Hope+and+Social
For more music and info check out the links at the top of this post.
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Qi Zhang’s electrifying organ performance - TEDTalks
“Organ virtuoso Qi Zhang plays her electric rendering of “Ridiculous Fellows” from Prokofiev’s “The Love for Three Oranges” orchestral suite. This exhilarating performance from TEDx USC features the Yamaha Electone Stagea, a rare, imported instrument specially programmed by Qi herself.”
The Wind Whistles - Animals Are People Too
The second full-length album from the Canadian folk duo, released under a Creative Commons-License. Album artwork by Norbert Reissig. Available in MP3, OGG and CD formats from http://aaahh-records.net/the-wind-whistles/
Music Marketing Tips for Independent Musicians
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