This article is half review and half large-scale complaint about current songwriting practices. First, the thumbs-up – to Boys Like Girls for their new single, “Love Drunk.” BLG has never been a HUGE band, especially not when compared to bands like Fall Out Boy. (BLG was initially praised as “the next Fall Out Boy,” only to fall short of their success. Maybe it’s because BLG has talent.) Nevertheless, the first single from their new album remains in the top 10 downloads from iTunes, which alternately …

An idea that began as a hobby has blossomed into a robust, singular network to buy and sell beats online. Givemebeats.net is the top destination for artists to buy beats produced by some of the best producers in the world.
Charlotte, NC (PRWEB) June 7, 2009 — Givemebeats.net, the #1 social network to buy beats and sell beats online, now hosts over 20,000 beats uploaded by some of the best producers in the world. And more beats are being uploaded daily by new and the most successful producers online, such as: …

I first remember hearing this song when it came out back in 1994 with the release of their debut album Sixteen Stone. I instantly fell in love with this song. Years later when I was able to get CD’s for myself I got Sixteen Stone as soon as possible.
The song reels you in from the first chord and takes you all the way to the last. The main riff that is repeated throughout in slight variations is simply astounding in terms of effectiveness, however simple it may …

Unsigned artists get one of your songs in a movie and on a soundtrack.
Silver Spring, Maryland (PRWEB) June 1, 2009 — Starting June 1st, Sparks Entertainment will give unsigned artists a shot at their big break by submitting their music for an online contest through online music community Sonicbids. A song from winning bands will be eligible for inclusion in the movie and on the soundtrack to Rotkäppchen: The Blood of Red Riding Hood.
Songs can be submitted for consideration at http://www.sonicbids.com/redridinghoodmovie2009. Genres include Pop, Rock, R & B, Hip Hop, …

Aeroroot, a band made up of Frontier Natural Products Co-op™ employees, has made it to the finals of the 9th Annual FORTUNE Battle of the Corporate Bands.
Norway, IA (Vocus/PRWEB ) May 27, 2009 — When you think of rock and roll, Iowa isn’t the first place that comes to mind. That may change soon if Aeroroot, a band made up of Frontier Natural Products Co-op™ employees, makes it to the finals of the 9th Annual FORTUNE Battle of the Corporate Bands.