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Indie music features a sampling of maverick musicians that favor the DIY approach to music making.
Kat Spina has a Baseline in Music, Teaching and Life
Katherine Spina got her start as musician when she auditioned for the third grade talent show. “I remember everybody being very quiet when I sang, and the teacher said, ‘nice job Katherine. You will be in the show.’” But the actual impetus obviously came as the accolades were expressed more publicly to her rendition of A Whole New World.
By Rich Monetti6 years ago in Beat
Kristina Koller Keeps Creating as the World Steps Back during Coronavirus Pandemic
A couple of weeks ago, Kristina Koller and her NYC jazz band were in Florida and feeling pretty good about the tour they just did. Getting on the plane, the group was aware of the virus and weren’t that concerned. Of course, everything changed overnight, and she’s returned to her parents’ Westchester home to wait out the uncertainty. But instead of sulking, she thinks this is a good time to step back, figure out what comes next, and if nothing else, stay positive by being active.
By Rich Monetti6 years ago in Beat
Ode to "Paul"
I open my phone into any app in my device that holds the minute-long pieces of my life and soul. This time it is a streaming app and the limits of music seem endless. There are alleys and tunnels that take you through clicks and likes and radios to the very corners of the stream.
By Silvana Martinez6 years ago in Beat
It's Only Life
"Do not let your fire go out, spark by irreplaceable spark in the hopeless swamps of the not quite, the not yet, and the not at all. Do not let the hero in your soul perish in lonely frustration for the life you deserved and have never been able to reach.” ~ Lucas, One Tree Hill
By Linda Walsh6 years ago in Beat
The Indie Artist
I guess I should start with an introduction. Hello, I'm Bridget Sarai. Ive been singing for as long as i can remember. It all started with me playing the CEO of white noise in the soundtrack of my family's life. We all know that kid that sat in the back seat and sang songs at random or loudly challenged the Muzak playing in the department store like they were in the top ten of American Idol. Well yep, I was that kid! Im positive I’ve heard every possible way one can say hush in the English language. Luckily I didn’t let it stop me. I kept singing and my parents finally got the hint that I wasn’t going to give up this annoying little habit. Luckily they signed me up for acting and singing lessons and I in turned dragged them to the local community theatre group. I auditioned for “A Christmas Carol”, fully expecting to win the coveted role of Tiny Tim. There I was a complete novice in the professional world of musical theatre, going to my first audition. I conveniently left out that my absolute and first audition was an acting gig where the director thought I was a natural and perfect for a starring movie role, until I refused to recite my lines for the fourth time at the tender age of four. It went something like this,
By Bridget Sarai 6 years ago in Beat
Lady Psyren, an Indie Artist and Writer
First, let me start off by saying Hi! My name is Lady Psyren, and I'm an Independent Artis and Writer. As an Artist, I'm a singer/songwriter who uses live instruments mixed with software to make my songs. I currently write Hip-Hop/ R&B music with a side of Video Game Music. When I'm not writing music, I'm writing my poetry. The two fall hand in hand to me when it comes down to it. I love how both can give you the same feeling whether you are speaking it or singing it.
By Lady Psyren7 years ago in Beat
But First, Me. Top Story - March 2019.
Growing up is hard to do, especially when you're late to the party. Born nearly two weeks beyond my mother's due date, I guess I should have seen that coming from the very beginning. Though I've always been a fast learner and quite articulate, my seemingly innate obsession with perfection has certainly posed its challenges and often resulted in that whole 'one step forward, two steps back' thing. Does my hair look okay? Wait, I can't take a picture like this... it's my "bad" side. I really like this recording, but I don't like the way I sang "sometimes..." You can't really hear the last "s" enough... let's do that another time... and can you nudge it two clicks to the left? Perform tonight with no soundcheck? I don't think I'll be able to do that. I know people are expecting me, but I'm just not comfortable. Sorry. You want me to wear that? I would, but my boobs are really small and my knees are oddly shaped. We'll have to choose something else... I can bring something of my own if you'd like...
By Jessica Jolia7 years ago in Beat
