Notes From the Desk of a Jazz Guitarist By Greg Chako

In a pro-career spanning 40 years and 5 countries, Cincinnati-born jazz guitarist Greg Chako has released ten albums and played countless shows around the world. His bi-weekly column, "Notes From The Desk Of A Jazz Guitarist” shares his expert tips…

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MEET SEATTLE INDIE BAND SPIRIT AWARD

Spirit Award is the moniker for Seattle-based singer/songwriter Daniel Lyon, along with bassist and collaborator Chris Jordan (Sunny Day Real Estate). The band's vision has always been to make something with intention, love, vulnerability, raw emotion, and authenticity that captures…

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LAURA JANE GRACE ANNOUNCES NEW TOUR

 

Emmy-nominated artist, author, activist and musician Laura Jane Grace is excited to announce her upcoming U.S. appearances for April/May 2023. Combining solo headline shows with performances supporting Frank Turner and The Interrupters on their upcoming North American co-headline tour, Grace’s… Read more

MEET NODE RECORDS ARTIST THE ALBUM LEAF AKA JIMMY LAVALLE

Node Records presents artist The Album Leaf aka Jimmy LaValle who is a composer who uses synthesizers and effects to create a nuanced palette of textures and dense, evocative atmospheres. His music defies easy categorization, with a style that creates…

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MEET BOSTON COMEDY INDIE PROJECT MAJOR SPARK

From the winding streets of Boston, MA, Major Spark are armed with a fleet of sensational influences to take you on a wild ride with their music. Their latest release is the “Birds Aren’t Real” music video, and BMN had…

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MEET WILMINGTON NORTH CAROLINA INDIE POP BAND KICKING BIRD

  
"Everything's a rip off." Kicking Bird states that clearly but without irony or apology on their debut album *Original Motion Picture Soundtrack*. The twist however is that while stolen chords or melodies are an inevitability in all music, it's impossible…

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ONE TRACK MIND By Dana English

 

Welcome to "One Track Mind," a new BMN weekly column by contributing writer Dana English. In this column, Dana will take a deep dive into a single track from an album, exploring the lyrics, instrumentation, recording, art, and other nuances…

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BMN INDIE SPOTLIGHT: V-DAY PLAYLIST By Olivia King

Hi my name is Olivia! I’m an avid indie music listener and I’m always searching for something new and different. 

Melt into this love struck playlist composed of songs that make Valentine’s day less boring– especially for all the singlets…

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