May 2012
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"Den.m.Bar": Entrepreneurs INVADE Downtown LA!...
I had the pleasure of interviewing Derek Yip, one of four entrepreneurs who recently launched their CUSTOM DENIM JEANS ‘BAR’ in Downtown Los Angles: Den.m.Bar.
Finally, a company that can deliver that pair of jeans you’ve always wanted.
Check out the official ‘Den.m.Bar’ website here.
Please click the image below to be re-directed to our Q/A:
My rating: 9.9/10
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ASCAP presents: Kill The Complex @ THE ROXY in LA,...
Check out this new video from KILL THE COMPLEX. They’re playing tomorrow night at The Roxy in LA, with The Shakers.
Need I say more? Buy your tickets here.
Like the band on Facebook.
Follow the band on Twitter.
@whiskeranogo
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Album of the Week Contributors: LA-based...
Whisker-A-NoGo ’ALBUM OF THE WEEK’ contributor: Mike McGill from INDIANS.
Ready, aaaaaaaaaand, go!
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MM: I’m reviewing ___el ten eleven_(album name)_ by __el ten eleven_(band name)__.
[How did you hear about the band/what was your first impression?]
MM: They sound like a mix between tortoise & the whitest boy alive__had a beautiful trippy baby.
Check out...
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LA-based 'Oh No Not Stereo' offer free mp3's for...
Contributed by: Skyler Nielsen
Austin Lloyd is my hero. He saved my life when I was 11, and then mysteriously disappeared just months after. There are so many twists to the story, that it’s seriously mind-boggling to try to comprehend.. for now, I raise my drink to Austin, and to anyone else who has hero, as I truly understand the depth of the meanings within!!!
I wrote 2 songs for...
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The Fabulous Downey Brothers - (Artist Spotlight...
The Fabulous Downey Brothers are an award-winning 6-piece Olympia, WA band known for high energy performances with a dash of theatrics and the bizarre.
Drawing comparisons to They Might Be Giants, Devo, The B-52’s and The Mystic Knights of the Oingo Boingo, the only thing you can expect at a Fabulous Downey Brothers show is the unexpected.
Check the band out, and see for yourself:...
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LAVOLA - "Leaving Paris" (Band/Album Review...
West Palm Beach, Florida-based indie rockers LAVOLA have had my mind spinning around all morning with their tasteful blend of energetic pop-rock with spacey, experimental and ambient alternatives.
Their sound reminds me of a [solid] combination of Minus the Bear, Sufjan Stevens, and at certain times in their 6-track EP Leaving Paris, they even reminded me of At The Drive-In.
The band is...
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Introducing: Custom Denim Jeans Workshop in LA!!...
Ever wanted to design your own pair of jeans, just the way you want them? Thanks to LA-based out-of-the-box thinkers: Den.m.Bar, this dream just became a reality.
Four easy steps to creating the ultimate pair of custom jeans (per their website):
1- Pick a style. (Slim-tapered, Skinny, Straight, etc.)
2- Pick the fabric/material. (Choose from over 8 different kinds of denim!)
3- Let these...
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Interview w/ Tom @ ActiveAppliances.com &...
Check out this website for all your appliance needs :)
What or who inspired you to start your own business/website? Answer: This business was started 24 years ago by my father.
Worst decision you’ve ever made? Answer: Advertise in Yellow Pages.
Best decision you’ve ever made? Answer: Became factory authotized service provider.
Have you ever had to make any sacrifices to be...
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LA-based indie-rock group: "INDIANS" - (Artist...
This band is reeeeeeeally fun. Hence, the artist spotlight of the week. I’ve known them for quite some time (the current members of INDIANS used to play in The Ringers and VHS or BETA.)
I got to check out the new (unreleased!) music video yesterday, and it’s super badass. MTV will be premiering it sometime in the next 2 weeks.. stay tuned for that bad oscar!
Not to be confused...
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'Band-on-Band Interview Spotlight' w/ 28 North &...
Ladies and Gentlemen, meet your TWO new favorite bands:
28 NORTH is from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. In my opinion, they sound like a really solid mix of 70’s and 90’s rock. Sonically imagine The Allman Brothers-meets-Kings of Leon.
28 North have currently re-located to Los Angeles, where they’re working on their new album with Grammy Award-winning Producer David...
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Cordel Roper - (Artist Spotlight Feature)
This weeks’ artist spotlight goes out to UK-based artist: Cordel Roper.
Sounds like a mix of 1950’s doo-wop barber shop, and Brian Setzer. Listen to his track “Sh-Boom” on SoundCloud, here.
Follow @CordelRoper on Twitter here.
My rating: 9.0/10
@whiskeranogo
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Mic Nice - "Go" (Single Feature + Artist...
I thoroughly enjoyed this music!!! Brooklyn-based hip-hop artist Mic Nice clearly has great attention to detail.
See for yourself- Check out his music video for “Go”, here.
I had the opportunity to interview Mic Nice yesterday.. here’s our Q/A:
Briefly introduce yourself, and your band, if you play with one.
Rap name: Mic NIce, born in brooklyn raised in manhattan. Now...
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My interview with Oklahoma-based singer/songwriter...
Here’s my Q/A with Steve Rapp!
Briefly introduce yourself, and the band.
Steve Rapp is a Christian Singer/Songwriter playing acoustic guitar and drums/percussion as main instruments. Starting his musical experience in 1967 in marching & concert bands at high school level developed the rudiments that has formulated his drumming style to this day. [[MORE]]Shortly after receiving Jesus...
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Houston's Voice presents: "Stinger" app (Video...
Stinger is a new iPhone/iPad App developed by TedTV, Inc. for Houston’s Voice!
You can now create a video “Stinger” for any of the many great and original programs on HoustonsVoice.com.
Don’t just comment —- Sting someone and Get Stung with the Stinger App!
Download the Stinger App to your iPhone or iPad from iTunes by clicking here.
My rating: 7.6/10
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Cleghorn - "Texas Celtic Rock" (Band Feature)
My first impression of this Texas-based band, was that of unconventional awesomeness. I saw this video and was immediately intrigued to hear more. Coining the phrase ‘Texas Celtic Rock’, this father-son based quartet is bound to leave a smile on your face.
(Not to mention, their music makes me want to DRINK!)
Cleghorn will be playing multiple festivals this summer, across the...
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InvoiceBerry - (Online invoicing software for...
Attention all artists, musicians and business owners! You need this awesome invoicing software that I came across: http://www.invoiceberry.com/musicians
Send reminders to your clients who are late in paying, switch between different currencies, and send/post invoices with your company logo.. in seconds!
You better damn well believe that I’m going to start using this service more :)
My...
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Gibbran & Tamsynn-Lee - (Artist Spotlight Feature...
This is straight LOVE-MAKING music! :) [Makes me wish I had it on vinyl.] Check out their Sonicbids profile here, and the video teaser for the new single “Aka. the Brightest”.
Gibbran Khan Rashid, a revolutionary soul man, and Tamsynn-Lee Isaacs, an expressive sense kind of woman, have been brought together by love and energy to form Gibbran&Tamsynn-Lee.
With the rhythm of...
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Arika Kane - "Substance" (Review Feature)
With 1,000,000 digital downloads sold from her self-entitled debut album, “Arika Kane” released in August of 2010, the spotlight is shining vigorously.
Buy the album on iTunes here: http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/substance/id519157156
Follow Arika on Twitter: www.twitter.com/arikakane
Subscribe to her YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/arikakane
Official Arika Kane...
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Sean Cooney - "The Last Thing I Heard..." (Review...
I really enjoyed this new music video from Sean Cooney. His new 16-track album ‘The Last Thing I Heard Before The Zombie Apocalypse’ is quite unique and original!
Get it on iTunes here. Also, check out Sean’s ReverbNation profile.
The lovechild of David Bowie and Katy Perry ran away from home, met up with T-Pain in Miami, moved to Brooklyn to lay down one of the most...
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The Rapapudy Band - Willow Tree (Band Feature +...
Tate Music Group presents: Willow Tree, by Indiana-based trio: The Rapapudy Band.
Here’s their official website: http://rapaputy.com
Purchase their CD here: http://www.cduniverse.com/productinfo.asp?pid=8602988
And here is my Q/A with the band![[MORE]]
(posted very soon!)
@whiskeranogo
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BoostSocialMedia.net - (Website Feature)
Boost your online recognition, increase awareness of your brand, and increase sales!
YouTube Views/Packages
Facebook Likes
Twitter Followers
and much much more. Check out their site and see for yourself :)
My rating: 8.5/10
@whiskeranogo
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ArjunRocks gives Whisker-A-Nogo props @ Taj Mahal!
ArjunRocks gives props to Whisker-A-Nogo, in front of the Taj Mahal!
Check out this video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6vJm-RbW_HY&hd=1
Here’s my Q/A with Arjun Porwal:
-Introduce yourself, where you’re from and where you live now: Well, My name is Arjun Porwal ‘AKA’ arjunrocks, i am Computer Science Engineer.. I am from India, living in Very romantic city Agra, Where Taj...
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LEDdim - (Product Feature/Entrepreneurial...
I don’t know about you, but I have several devices in my room/office/studio that have those BRIGHT, ANNOYING LED LIGHTS on them.. Finally, a company that offers a super-affordable solution to having your eyes stressed out any further than they have to be.
Ladies and gentlemen, meet LEDdim: My new best friend. (Hence, the entrepreneurial spotlight!)
Visit their website here and see for...
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Andrew Conroy - "Young and Dumb" (Single...
Check out this great band that I came across today, fronted by yours truly- Andrew Conroy. (mad respect!)
This video for their song “Young and Dumb” is obviously homemade, but very fitting for their pop-punk D.I.Y. style. So props to these guys for kicking ass and actually knowing how to rock their instruments :)
Buy their single on iTunes. Here’s their YouTube channel and...
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Rahat Music - (Artist Feature + Interview)
Rahat is a Bengali Hip Hop artist from The Bronx New York.
He has been rapping for fun since Middle School as a way to impress his girlfriends, but it quickly evolved into a way of life once he saw how effective it was as both a form of stress relief and a way to tell the stories of his life and situations growing up in The Bronx.
My rating: 7.5/10
@whiskeranogo
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Psyche Cremation Jewelry - (Innovative...
Mark Hamilton is the brilliant artist responsible for Psyche Cremation Jewelry, which creates custom-made glass jewelry that includes the cremated ashes of your loved ones.
These hand blown glass cremation pendants are unique because the ashes are actually encased in glass and become the art inside the pendant. The ashes are visible inside the glass as a combination of flecks of white ash and...
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The Juniper Factory - (Band Review)
This band is really cool. Check out their videos on YouTube, and their official website!
My rating: 7.7/10
@whiskeranogo
