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    Writing a Song - "Me and the Night" . by Guy Wimberly , Wednesday, 2 September 2009, 2:54 PM

    I think to be a songwriter you've got to learn to say "f*** it" every now and then, whether you're talking about school, work, sleep, whatever.  Kinda doing that now. Working on a song called "Me and the Night" instead of studying.  Good idea?  No.  Great idea Read more

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    50 Songs Made For Sampling . by Guy Wimberly , Wednesday, 2 September 2009, 11:18 AM

    Sampling pieces of music has always been a widely used technique in hip-hop, since it became popular in the 1980’s. Rock, jazz, funk, pop, even classical music has been used in some way to create the musical basis for a new song. But recently, sampling has become less popular, as more electronic, Read more

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    WEB 2.0 for musicians . by deejoke , Tuesday, 1 September 2009, 2:36 AM

    I like so much this miccontrol web place. It's like somethings on tumblog for musicians. It's so easy add on music and video for a little picture of our music. Cool for artists and fans, very simple interface. Read more

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    Musician's Logos: Why We're Attracted To Them . by deejoke , Monday, 31 August 2009, 1:25 PM

    A logo is a logo is a logo.  Well, not quite.Corporate logos represent companies that produce the tangible products and services that span the spectrum from toothpaste to ATM networks and everything in between.  However, as a rule, corporate logos tell you very little about what product or Read more

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    'Ignorance & Bliss' by The Elderberries . by deejoke , Thursday, 27 August 2009, 12:31 PM

    There is something genuinely old-school Rock n' Roll about The Elderberries and their latest album entitled Ignorance & Bliss. Similar to other 70's rock revival groups such as Wolfmother, the songs are fast and very catchy with hard-hitting hooks and precise riffs. But where Wolfmother Read more