In the many nights I’ve spent plugging away at Helping Our Music Evolve, I’ve had the chance to catch wind of The Blam Blams, Nashville’s self-described “Theatrical, Queer, and Hardly Austere Glam Rock Band.”
The band has been hard at work in the studio at H.O.M.E., working on their forthcoming album, Opening Night. Today, we present you with a first taste: their new single, “Isabella.”
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While you’re quarantined, check in with the latest offering from alt-rockers Vanity Fear.
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As the daughter of Filipino immigrants, Jerrica Alyssa grew up in a warm, welcoming household where the arts were ever-present. The Vancouver, BC native had the chance to nurture her natural gift for artistry from a young age as a dancer, singer, and classically trained pianist.
Knowing that, it may surprise you to know, at one point, Jerrica once appeared to be on a far different professional path.
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Most of us have had a relationship or two leave us in limbo. We think we’re ready to walk away, but we’re unsure if this goodbye is truly for good.
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Back in February, we became acquainted with Jerome Obholz when he valiantly stepped in and took the stage at our Underground Writers Round.
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The dark pop movement overtaking Nashville’s music scene got richer earlier this month with “Come For Me,” the latest contribution from Notelle.
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Photo credit: Danielle Holbert
Ah, the thrill of new love! And, the nervous excitement of uncovering whether your love feels the same way.
Take that story, put some silky smooth vocals on it, and accent it with memorable horns, and you have Mark Fredson‘s latest single, “R U IN IT?“
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Two Millennials in avocado suits are on a mini-golf course, alone and seemingly living in the middle of a nightmare.
Sound intriguing? Meet us after the jump and get to know PuffHost.
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The COVID-19 pandemic has brought the entertainment industry — and most of the world — to a grinding halt. With that, countless individuals in the industry have seen their sources of income disappear in an instant.
With that, a growing number of organizations and individuals are stepping up to ensure that affected people have a chance to stay financially afloat in uncertain times. We’ve compiled a list below, and will be maintaining and updating this list daily, as we become aware of more.
If you know of any other resources for artists in this time — on a local or national level — please contact us immediately.
Industry-wide
Artist Relief Tree (Waitlist)
Bandcamp Donating Revenue Share to Artists (Friday, Mar. 20)
Equal Sound Corona Relief Fund
Grand Ole Opry Trust Fund
Luna Sea Media: Resources for Musicians to Financially Survive CoronaVirus Cancellations
MusiCares COVID-19 Relief Fund
Music Covid Relief (Information/applications pertaining to the CARES Act)
Patreon COVID-19 Grant Application
Qobuz ‘Gimme Shelter’ Download Revenue Sharing Initiative (Extended through May 15)
Royalty Exchange 90-Day Discount for Coronavirus Relief
Sound Royalties No-Fee Advance Fund
Spotify COVID-19 Music Relief
Sweet Relief Musicians Fund
Tour Support (LightHopeLife)
Location-specific
The 5 Spot Community Fund (Nashville, TN)
615 Service and Entertainment COVID-19 Relief Fund (Nashville, TN)
Band Together Buffalo Online Concert Series (Buffalo, NY)
Bay Area Musician’s Relief Fund (Bay Area, CA)
Boston Artist Relief Fund (Boston, MA)
The East Room Staff Fund (Nashville, TN)
Greater Cincinnati Artist Relief Fund (Cincinnati, OH)
Michigan Music Alliance Artist Relief Fund
Nashville Venue and Employee Support (via No Country for New Nashville)
NC Artist Relief Fund (Raleigh, NC)
The Rauschenberg Foundation/New York Foundation for the Arts (Emergency Medical Grants) (New York, NY)
The Safety Net Fund (Bay Area, CA)
Santa Cruz Symphony Musician Relief Fund (Santa Cruz, CA)