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Books to
Look For
Appetite for Self-Destruction
by Steve Knopper
The Indie Bible
10th Edition 2009
by David Wimble
Rocking Your
Music Business
by Simon Cann
This Business of Music 10th ed.
by M. William Krasilovsky
This Business of Concert Promotion and Touring
by Ray Waddell, Rich Barnet and Jake Berry
This Business of Global Music Marketing
by Ted Lathrop
How to Be Your Own Booking Agent
by Jeri Goldstein
Million Dollar Mistakes
by Moses Avalon
I Don't Need a Record Deal
by Daylle Deanna Schwartz
Artist Development
by Eugene Foley
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Spotlighting Indie/Mainstream Female Vocalists/Instrumentalists |
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Allison Crowe
Little Light |
Cutting Edge Voices Artist Interviews Little Light CEV talks to Allison Crowe "Her voice celebrates the music with a bluesy rock-gospel intensity; her controlled vibrato, silken rasp, and powerful projection rivet your attention. This is no casual background music. be prepared to be amazed," says Hamline University Professor Of Law - and CD reviewer - Carol Swanson. "Every song radiates sincerity, creative flair, and emotional intensity." Vocalist, pianist, guitarist, songwriter, engineer, producer and arranger, Allison Crowe now lives in Nanaimo, British Columbia and Corner Brook, Newfoundland. From these home-bases, (spanning the full 7000 km breadth of Canada), she tours steadily, earning a reputation for exciting live shows that stir together her original songs with much-loved interpretations in an organic blend of rock, jazz, folk, Broadway, gospel and soul. "Soulful. Alive. Joyous. Grievous. Real, true, music is what I want to make," says Allison Crowe. Click here to read the interview with Allison Crowe Other Artist Interviews on Cutting Edge Voices |
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Chloe March
Divining |
Divining CEV talks to Chloe March Chloë grew up deep in the middle of the english countryside, played a lot of piano, read a lot of books and listened to a lot of music - the sound of her mum practising the piano was the soundtrack to her life. From early on she started to improvise and write songs and record them in her brother's caravan at the bottom of the garden. Her inspiration has always been from the landscape, and from history, myths, fairytales, folklore and archetypes. Chloë has released two albums ~ Snowdrop and Divining and has composed music for theatre productions and choreographers, the most recent being a 40min original score for the dance/theatre piece ‘realPolitik’ choreographed by Julie Hope and performed at the Michaelis Theatre, Roehampton University, May 2008 As keyboard player with 'Cousteau' in 2005 Chloë toured the U.K and Italy, appearing at venues such as Bush Halls, King Tuts, The Borderline, the amphitheatre at Recanati, Rome, Puglia, Sardinia, Tarvisio and in the video of 'Sadness' and on live tv, radio etc... Click here to read the entire interview with Chloe March. Other CD Focus Features on Cutting Edge Voices |
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Michael Foster |
I thought I would spend this time around writing about something that is becoming more apparent to me all the time...and that is that CEV would probably be a better website with more points of view being written in the form of articles and reviews from a more diverse group of writers besides just me. Granted it would be a lot easier for me to find writers if I could offer them a nice per word check for all the thoughts that they send in to me to publish but since Cutting Edge Voices really doesn't generate any revenue at this point that would be difficult to do. For me running the website has always been simply an extension of my love of the music and my desire to see those who create that music succeed so they can continue to make the great music that I am accustomed to listening to. Very selfish on my part but you've got to give to get some times. |
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Recorded Delivery |
CEV Music LaLa.com play of the Week If you are familiar with LaLa.com you know that you can listen to any track one time completely through for free so it is the perfect opportunity to find out if you like a particular CD before buying it. CEV will be posting CD's in this column that you might like and after a quick sign up with LaLa.com you can enjoy the whole CD. Enjoy!
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Lindy LaFontaine
This Too, In Time, |
Artist Spotlight on Lindy LaFontaine “here i lie alone; soon i will become one with everything.” As her voice emerges, you are instantly drawn into its mood and ambiance. Personal, powerful, and introspective, she projects a voice that is all her own. With words that speak the dreams of broken hearts, Lindy creates a hidden world where she spends much of her time. It is in these dreams where the soul of her music lives, and where she allows her listeners a peek inside. A girl from nowhere yet everywhere, Lindy spent her childhood growing up back and forth between Bangladesh, Egypt, Washington D.C, and California. Moving often at a young age was not the most traditional of upbringings, but it was a childhood full of adventure and exploration that led her onto the path of an artist. Destined to be child prodigy of music, by age six she was already honing her skills as a pianist and vocalist. By sixteen, she was attending San Francisco’s prestigious high school for the performing arts—“SOTA”—and by eighteen was the second American to gain a place at Paul Mccartney’s arts institute in Liverpool, England, also known as LIPA.
After graduating from the LIPA with honors, LaFontaine headed to NYC, California, Las Vegas and D.C., working with a number of producers, bands such as House of Floyd, and became the front woman for D.C. rock band Kyro. Lindy is currently finishing up on her first landmark release of original songs ready to be launched in late 2008. Produced by Stewart Myers (Mandy Moore, Liz Phair Rachael Yamagata, Jason Mraz, Rhett Miller, the EP also features an A – list of outstanding musicians, including Patrick Warren on piano (Fiona Apple, Stevie Nicks, Tracy Chapman, Natalie Merchant, Ani Difranco), Brian Jones on drums (Jason Mraz, Liz Phair, Rachael Yamagata), and guitar player Mark Godenberg (Jackson Browne, Bonnie Raitt, Willie Nelson, The eels, and Paula Cole). For more information about Lindy...click here. For additional press inquiries please contact – Lindy@LindyLaFontaine.com
Visit Lindy LaFontaine's website by clicking here or on MySpace by clicking here. |
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Music Reviews Around the Web
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Having spent years absorbing music videos during MTV and Vh-1's heyday I thought this might be a nice feature to include on CEV. I wanted to share with my readers the videos that I have ran across out on the web that will give you a more visual appreciation for some of the artists that I feature here on Cutting Edge Voices. Enjoy!! Featured Video of the Week Mary Pickford - Katie Melua
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By Wendy Vickers
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Cutting Edge Voices Articles Embracing Encouragement In the Music Community When I arrived in Nashville two years ago, I hoped to be an encouragement to the music community here in much the same manner as I had done for 18 years in St. Paul/Minneapolis, MN. I had some fear and trepidation about this since I was well aware of the talent level in Nashville. I was afraid that musicians wouldn't get or need the message of encouragement because they all knew they were good and didn't need to be told. Instead, what I found was a music community hungry for support and an affirming message. Some described feeling like "December in July" at times during their pursuit of their musical dreams. In a short time, I've been fortunate to witness the difference an encouraging word can make to struggling singer/songwriters. For the full article click here. |
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Rejection is Just An Invitation to Resubmit. Always RSVP I started writing songs when I was seventeen. This was in the 60s when life seemed like one opportunity after another, waiting to be fulfilled. I played in a band, and we did original songs, inspired by Dylan, The Beatles, etc. I wanted to record, found a studio through an ad at the back of the Village Voice. I had $600 saved from caddying that bought me twelve hours of studio time. I was off to the races. Demo complete, I read the credits on album jackets of the bands I liked, then went to the telephone directory and got the names and addresses of their publishers. At first, I sent them tapes but the responses, when there were any, were generally highly impersonal and non-specific. So I decided I'd be better off taking them into the city, which I did, and started knocking on doors. Showing up in person got me in. Then the hard part began. For the full article click here. |
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By Loren Weisman
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Bartering in the New Economy In this hurting economy, many people are finding their bank accounts, wallets and savings a lot leaner lately. These same people are finding their credit card debt and their bills mounting. If money makes the world go round, the world's been turning a lot more slowly lately for most people. It is hard enough to get the money for bills without adding the financial responsibility you have to your music, your career and your business. Unfortunately, waiting until the recession ends or for the economy to right itself is a passive and ineffective approach. You still need to find the ways to move forward and onward even in the hardest times. Instead of sitting back in a dark place and thinking about all the money you need to pay for the things you need, why not think about what you have as skills, abilities or services that you could potentially barter with someone who may have some of the skills, abilities or services you need? Bartering is an excellent way to work directly with other individuals, build community and networking ties, and still get things you need done accomplished. For the full article click here. |
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Madalyn Sklar |
Madalyn Sklar
started IndieMusicCoach.com in an effort to provide
one-on-one consulting and coaching to indie musicians. She founded
GoGirlsMusic.com, the oldest and largest online community of indie
women musicians, with a vision of bringing together and empowering
musicians from around the country. Ten years later it has become a
welcome destination for women in music through networking and events.
Madalyn produces the GoGirlsMusicFest, Invasion of the GoGirls, Battle of the GoGirls
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Daylle Deanna Schwartz |
Daylle Deanna Schwartz's Newsletter: News & Resources Having read her book I Don't Need a Record Deal has made me appreciate the common sense advice that Daylle seemed to radiate throughout its pages and with her permission I thought it might be a nice ongoing feature here on Cutting Edge Voices to reprint her newsletter for those who have not discovered it as of yet. Daylle's advice comes from first hand knowledge of the music business and that is what makes it so valuable. If you are a working musician and would like hints and tips about how to move your career forward to the next level then pick up a copy of her book and be sure to catch her newsletter right here or sign up via e-mail with Daylle to have it delivered straight to your in box when it comes out. Issue number 33 December 2008 |
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Kenny Love |
Welcome to a brand new feature here on Cutting Edge Voices and also welcome a new contributing writer to these pages as well. Kenny Love will be joining us on a regular basis to share his wisdom about the music industry with anyone who is looking to give their own music careers a shot in the arm. Practical advice from years of experience in the music business is what this new column will offer you and we here at Cutting Edge Voices hope that it will benefit you and that you will stop back on a regular basis to catch the latest edition of Kenny's column. This week we present.... Ace in the Hole/Fallback Day Jobs |
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Cutting Edge Voices CD Reviews 09-09-2008 New Review featuring Don't Do Anything by Sam Phillips |
Sounds
to
Listen For
This Too, In Time, Shall Pass
by Lindy LaFontaine
Southampton Sunset
by Jane Leslie
Dehumanized
by Syren
When The
Cardinals Come
by Atoosa Grey
This Can't Be My Life
by Ruth Gerson
Listen on Lala
Is It Ok?
by Serena Ryder
Abnormally
Attracted to Sin
by Tori Amos
Listen on Lala
Blazing Red
by Anne Heaton
Read Anne's interview with CEV
California Years
by Jill Sobule
Listen to on Lala
Inland Territory
by Vienna Teng
Poseidon and the Bitter Bug
by Indigo Girls
Ironwood
by Mare Wakenfield
This is the One
by Utada
Alpinisms
by School of
Seven Bells
Two Suns
by Bat For Lashes
It's Blitz
by Yeah Yeah Yeahs
Strange Love
by Gemini's Edge
Echoes
by Jenn Grant
Error 256 EP
by Moth Complex
Extended Play EP
by Gin Wigmore
Light of X
by Miranda Lee Richards
Skylark
by Renee Olstead
Count to Ten
by Tina Dico
Violently Delicate
by Eatliz
First Rodeo
by honeyhoney
This Earthly Spell
by Karine Polwart
Mopping Up Karma
by Judith Owen
Down to Earth
by Jem
Love, Save the Empty
by Erin McCarley
Rattlin Bones
by Kasey Chamers & Shane Nicholson
Little Honey by
Lucinda Williams
And Winter Came
by Enya
Circus
by Britney Spears
I um....
by Lou Cowell
Waiting on the 9
by Lelia Broussard