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Meet our new Center Stage artist, Casey Pechet ! Born in 1960 in Edmonton, Canada and raised on 60’s pop and rock; largely provided by my brother eight years my senior. I still remember him putting on Sgt. Pepper's on a warm summer night in 1967 – he started with Lovely Rita and that was that – I knew what I wanted to do. By 2010, I found I was no longer bound to a specific style or genre and felt no need to ‘compete’ or prove anything. It was wonderfully liberating. After almost four decades of ‘professional’ efforts I finally gave way to letting anything and everything flow irrespective of genre and popularity. It was only then when my music finally took on a life of its own and became art. These days I play all the instruments both real and synthesized and mix and produce. I realize it's a cliché to say it but if I had to summarize my life’s journey and learning it would be this: Let go. Describe your sound in one ramble-on sentence.. 70s fusion, prog, art...

Got a case of writer's block? Writing music and especially lyrics can be a daunting task even for experienced musicians and lyricists.  Our friends at MUSIC THINK TANK just posted a great guide for overcoming writer's block with excellent tips that'll help you finish writing your next hit song! http://www.musicthinktank.com/mtt-open/finding-your-hidden-musical-triggers-how-to-overcome-writers.html

So you've recorded your album and released it to the world, but being strategic can help your album maintain it's intial buzz.  "Here are five recommended methods you can put into action as an artist that will please your core fanbase, introduce new people to your music, and ultimately ensure your tirelessly crafted album has a long-term impact." http://diymusician.cdbaby.com/music-promotion/post-album-rollout-5-tactics-for-ensuring-your-music-has-a-long-term-impact/

We're excited to present our latest multitalented  Center Stage artist, Erick Macek.  Over the past year, songs from Macek’s prior album, Colors May Change, have received a tremendous amount of music placement. CBS used his work in the series Life Unexpected, Melrose Place and 90210. The feature film The Opposite Sex, which stars Mena Suvari and Geoff Stults, used Long, Long, Time for the closing credits. Recently, Erick has been co-writing with artists like James Ragan and Robbie Boyd. Erick's latest self-titled EP was fully crowd-sourced and is filled with guest appearances. Mikal Blue, who holds a Grammy for his work with Jason Mraz, produced, mixed and engineered the project. Describe your sound in one ramble-on sentence My sound is a culmination of pop, blues and soul with original, heartfelt lyrics. My songs are a timeline of personal material that relates to everyday trials of life. A few people  often compare me to Jason Mraz, Jack...

Ready to shoot your first music video?  Having a video for your song can be great for your online presence and overall promotion and exposure. It could mean all the difference for auditions, shows, and lots of other music opportunities out there. Check out this new informative article on MUSIC THINK TANK with great tips on shooting your video! http://www.musicthinktank.com/blog/how-to-film-your-own-music-video-on-a-budget.html

Songwriting can be an incredibly fullfilling experience, but keeping the momentum going and people interested in your songs is not always easy. There are some things you could be doing to take your songwriting to the next level. Take a look at some great tips posted by our partners at DIY Musician to learn more. http://diymusician.cdbaby.com/musician-tips/how-to-keep-the-momentum-going-in-your-songwriting-career/

Get to know our latest Center Stage artist and Radio Airplay's Summer Song Contest winner, Logan Tudeen! Bouncing onto the national scene straight from America’s Heartland, Logan Tudeen’s twist on modern country adds a light and jubilant delivery to the formats offerings on her debut self-titled project. Under the production wing of Kent Wells (Dolly Parton), Logan’s debut captures both her gleeful spirit and relatable lyrics. Logan was also selected by CMA Close Up Magazine as a 2013 "Who New To Watch". What was the inspiration behind writing and recording the winning Summer Contest song "High Times?" High Times was co-written with Kent Wells in Nashville. Kent also played guitar on my EP and produced it. When we sat down to write it, I wanted an up-beat, carefree tune that reflected good times. It was important that both guys and girls could relate to it. Everyone goes through the same experience in high school to a certain degree. We loo...

Ready to record, mix, and master your new track? The mixing and mastering quality of a song can be just as important as the song itself, so it's super important to take the time and do everything possible to get the best final mastered version of every song you record. Check out this great new article from our friends at Tunecore with excellent tips on getting the most out of your mixing and mastering process! http://www.tunecore.com/blog/2015/07/10-totally-uncommon-ways-to-better-your-mixes.html

You're ready to head to the studio. Your mind is on a lot of different things, but you may have forgotten a few simple things that are crucial to your recording experience.  Take a look at the 5 common studio mistakes you can easily avoid posted by our partners at DIY Musician. http://diymusician.cdbaby.com/musician-tips/5-common-studio-mistakes-you-can-easily-avoid/

Get to know our latest Center Stage artist, Charles Wiley. Charles has been playing music for over 20 years, starting out playing with his father and brother as a child. He wrote his first piece of music before he even became a teenager and has written hundreds more since, always working on improving his craft. Some of his music has now been featured on television shows like Oprah and The Dr. Oz Show, and he continues to compose music for television and film. Charles studied musical theory at Yavapai College in Prescott, Arizona, and later studied with drummer Gil Sharone, who is known for his work with Dillinger Escape Plan, OTEP, and Stolen Babies. More recently, Charles studied with legendary big band drummer Ed Shaughnessy, probably best known for his years as the drummer for The Tonight Show Band on The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson. Charles has a wide range of influences and experiences in the music world. His background and greatest strengths are probably in...

"When you’re at the very beginning, with no fanbase or connections whatsoever, how do you cut through the noise and get people to notice you?"  Here are my tips on how your band can get moving and start building a career. http://www.musicthinktank.com/blog/how-a-new-band-with-no-fanbase-can-start-building-local-buzz.html

RADIO AIRPLAY SUMMER MUSIC CONTEST 2015 WINNERS We apologize sincerely for the delay in announcing the winners. This year we received over 3000 submissions and our judge panel wanted to listen to all and accurately judge each one. Our judges wound up choosing the top 200 song submissions to be featured on the Jango.com Independent Summer 2015 station which is currently listed in the Top Stations section and receiving over 400 plays per day and climbing. Here are your 2015 winners: 1 Grand Prize Winner Logan Tudeen - High Times http://www.jango.com/music/Logan+Tudeen/High+Times Bouncing onto the national scene straight from America’s Heartland, Logan Tudeen’s twist on modern country adds a light and jubilant delivery to the formats offerings on her debut self-titled project. "I'm not here to rain on anyone’s sunshine, this is a fun record. It was a dream of mine to record it and I really hope everyone has a great time listening to it."  Under...