2017-08-16 11:00
By Robert Kaiser
I know that the struggle can seem long, with never-ending difficulties. It’s easy to believe that artists who have changed the music world came to success wit… Read More
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It all starts with a tortilla. Where you go from there is up to you.! A blog about tacos, food trucks, recipes and good food.
2017-08-09 11:00
By Ronny North
Well, already time for Summer NAMM in Nashville again. Just seems like a few weeks ago that I did Winter NAMM. When planes are involved, it's always a challenge to do gigs… Read More
2017-08-07 11:00
By Charlie Matthews
I don’t really need to reach out to bands anymore for interviews. The blog is popular enough that the “in box” normally has a band request, or two, o… Read More
2017-08-02 11:00
By Thad Shumaker
Thad here from Shumaker Guitar Works for part 2 of making a cheap guitar awesome. This time I'm using a Squier Affinity Strat I picked up at a pawn shop for about 6… Read More
2017-07-31 12:03
By Charlie Matthews
Last week was kind of crazy for the blog. What started as a few people responding to a previously published blog post, turned into a wave of emails, phone calls, Faceb… Read More
2017-07-18 11:45
Jimi Hendrix said it!
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2017-07-17 11:35
By Charlie Matthews
The Good The Bad And the Queen is:
Damon Albarn
Paul Simonon
Simon Tong
Tony Allen
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2017-07-13 11:47
By Jamie Pittenger
Ben Wilshire is a Chapman guitar artist from the U.K.
Breaking from the normal and reaching a place that's not familiar is something every musician should do frequently… Read More
2017-07-12 11:45
By Carson Braymer,
So I've been living in Austin for about six months now - six months that have very quickly flown by. While it's been incredible getting to explore an… Read More
2017-07-11 11:45
David Byrne said it!
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2017-07-10 11:40
By Charlie Matthews
Shakey Graves is mostly a one man show. He covers folk to blues in a unique and intriguing way, often accompanying himself with homemade drums and percussion instruments… Read More
2017-07-05 11:45
By Ronny North
I’ve been fortunate enough to have been invited to judge many guitar contests over the years that feature players of all skill levels. The thing that I have noticed, mor… Read More
2017-07-04 11:45
Billy Corgan said it!
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2017-07-03 11:45
By Charlie Matthews
The Mekons are often described as post-punk, cow-punk or alt country. Formed in 1977, they are one of the longest-running and most prolific of the first-wave British p… Read More
2017-06-29 12:21
By Charlie Matthews
American indie-rock band from Chicago.
They are lyrical, introspective, layered, and melodic. Whitney sounds like summer in a commercial, even when their songs are sad… Read More
2017-06-27 11:45
Joey Ramone said it!
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2017-06-26 12:00
By Charlie Matthews
An alternative rock band from Los Angeles that was formed in 2000.
Silversun Pickups is:
Brian Aubert – vocals, guitar
Nikki Monninger – vocals, bass gui… Read More
2017-06-22 12:00
By Jamie Pittenger
Instrumental, progressive music from Vancouver B.C. Canada
Set Phasers to Prog is:
Matt Smith on Guitar
Tim Warwick on Guitar
Shawn Moran on Bass
Dave Evans on Drum… Read More
2017-06-21 12:00
By Annie Filer
The Smashing PumpkinsAmerican Alternative rock band, Chicago-based, formed in 1988Siamese Dream - Length 62.162nd Studio AlbumGenres: Alternative Rock, Grunge, Psychedelic… Read More
2017-06-19 11:43
By Charlie Matthews
Jumping back to the '90s this morning and checking out The Sundays.
The Sundays are:
Harriet Wheeler - Vocals
David Gavurin - Guitar
Paul Brindley - Bass
Patrick H… Read More
2017-06-16 16:00
By Thad Shumaker
Let’s talk a bit about how you don't need to spend a ton of money to have an awesome playing and sounding guitar.
We’ll start off with Fenders. I'm a huge Str… Read More
2017-06-15 11:30
By Jamie Pittenger
A Progressive metal guitarist from Naples, Italy.
Marco has a string of albums and has played in the James LaBrie's band; Labrie is the singer for Dream Theater and is… Read More
2017-06-12 16:00
By Charlie Matthews
A few weeks ago Emma Zanger, who runs press and publicity for Friday Pilots Club, reached out to me asking if the band could participate in the Station 219 Records not… Read More
2017-06-08 12:10
By Jamie Pittenger
American Math Rock Band from San Diego,California
CHON is:
Mario Camarena on Guitar
Erick Hansel on Guitar
Nathan Camarena, Percussion
Esiah Camarena on Ba… Read More
2017-06-07 16:00
By Charlie Matthews
A few weeks ago, I received an email from Banana Blonde, a power trio out of Birmingham, Alabama, asking how Station 219 could help them spread the word on their band… Read More
2017-06-05 16:00
By Ronny North
It's always fun to experiment with new tunings to see what you come up with. There's a few that are easy to do and that can open up some new avenues for you to come up with… Read More
2017-06-02 16:00
By Carson Braymer
Finding a rehearsal space that's safe, comfortable, cool, and affordable can be super tough. Part of moving to a tiny, one-bedroom apartment in Austin mean… Read More
2017-06-01 11:30
By Jamie Pittenger
An American instrumental, progressive, metal band, based in Dallas, Texas.
Polyphia is:
Timothy Henson on guitar
Scott LePage on guitar
Clay Gober on bass guitar
Clay A… Read More
2017-05-31 16:00
By Charlie Matthews
I started listening to Stephen Kellogg by accident. I caught him with the Sixers on a USO Tour in Bahrain, and was given a copy of their new album “Glass Ja… Read More
2017-05-29 16:00
By Thad Shumaker
Hello, everyone in music world! Let me introduce myself. My name is Thad Shumaker. I'm owner and luthier at Shumaker Guitar Works in Bettendorf, Iowa, and I'm a small tim… Read More
2017-05-28 12:25
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2017-05-24 16:00
By Jamie Pittenger
This "Jazz Fusion" band consists of guitarist Guthrie Govan, drummer Marco Minneman & bassist Bryan Beller. Guitar virtuoso Guthrie Govan hails from Chelmsford,Unit… Read More
2017-05-22 17:30
By Charlie Matthews
Ok, I am just going to open up with the fact that Friday Pilots Club is killing it! Their EP "South State" is the third release from FPC in the last two years and rele… Read More
2017-05-15 17:30
By Carson Braymer
In light of last week's slightly more serious blog, I thought I would take an opportunity to have some fun and fill you all in on some of the gear that truly help… Read More
2017-05-08 17:30
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By Ronny North
Over the years I've noticed that I like my main stage guitars to feel a certain way. Beyond the body, neck and sound, I like the tremolo action… Read More
2017-05-01 17:30
Bask in the Glory of Failure
By Carson Braymer
Speed bumps can be a total pain. They force you to slow down and, while you're still driving, you're barely moving. Playing and writing music… Read More
2017-04-26 17:30
By Charlie Matthews
Shurwood, out of Tampa, Florida, was a whole new world of music for me. I am not really familiar with emo and the various different sub-genres that fall under that lab… Read More
2017-04-19 17:30
By Charlie Matthews
Way back in February I stated trading emails with Among Legends, a pop-punk band out of Waterloo, or Toronto…or Waterloo….they’re from Canada… Read More
2017-04-17 17:30
By Carson Braymer
Over the past few weeks, I've gotten to know more incredible players and writers in Austin than I've met anywhere else. It's like the city itself is oozing with creativi… Read More
2017-04-14 17:30
By Cecil Yancy
We often give so much attention to the particulars of making and producing good music that we sometimes forget about the atmosphere that fosters the best work. F… Read More
2017-04-12 17:30
By Charlie Matthews
If your indie project is a little more mainstream and can easily cross genre lines, then you will want to check out these five publications (that are also websites). Thes… Read More
2017-04-10 17:30
By Charlie Matthews
The 33 RPM record has a made a huge comeback! Vinyl records are available in record stores again, and new online-shops seem to pop up almost daily. In 2017, Forbes is pre… Read More
2017-04-07 17:30
By Annie Filer
WilcoChicago-based Alternative rock bandYankee Hotel Foxtrot – Length 57:574th album by WilcoGenres: Indie Rock, Alternative Rock, Art Rock, Experimental RockSelf-releas… Read More
2017-04-05 17:30
By Carson Braymer
This past Friday I had a really rad opportunity to catch up with Charlie Matthews while he was in Austin on vacation with his family. We grabbed coffee at Vintage Heart Cof… Read More
2017-04-03 17:30
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By Ronny North
Last month I addressed a few quick fixes to adjust your double locking tremolo. This month I thought I’d go into a few tweaks to enhance the soun… Read More
2017-03-31 17:30
By Charlie Matthews
Just like vinyl records, the cassette tape is making a huge comeback. And why not? It is portable, doesn’t easily get damaged and some people claim they sound bette… Read More
2017-03-29 17:30
By Cecil Yancy
As a single or a duo, how many trips do you make to your vehicle before all of your equipment is on stage at small venues?
If you answer, “More than one,” chances… Read More
2017-03-27 17:30
By Charlie Matthews
This week I put together a list of magazines that are actually still in print, and are specifically targeting the darker side of music. Come to find out, Goth is way more… Read More
2017-03-24 17:30
By Charlie Matthews
Around the beginning of February, I reached out to Already Dead Tapes & Records to see if they were interested in working on an article with me. I was immediately hoo… Read More
2017-03-22 17:30
By Charlie Matthews
This year, my new year’s resolution was to listen to music with a purpose. I wanted to challenge myself to listen to new bands that took me out of my “normal… Read More
2017-03-20 17:30
By Carson Braymer
Moving can be daunting. We live in a day and age where relocating can be outstandingly difficult, especially when you’re a musician who relies on mo… Read More
2017-03-17 17:30
By Annie Filer
The DecemberistsAmerican Indie Rock Band from Portland, OregonEP: The Tain – Length 18:35Genres: Progressive rock, Indie rock, folk rock, Baroque popReleased: March 4, 2… Read More
2017-03-15 17:30
By Charlie Matthews
This week I put together a list of 5 Websites that review new Christian music. Little did I know that under the Christian music tab is a new list of sub-genres that mimic… Read More
2017-03-13 17:30
Back in December, I started a conversation on instagram with BiRDPERSON, out of Statesboro, GA., concerning their bandcamp page. (Ok, that should tell you something. If your music is good an… Read More
2017-03-08 12:00
By Charlie Matthews
This week I have put together a list of five websites that are actually listening and reviewing new Metal and Hard Rock releases. Interestingly, most of these websites a… Read More
2017-03-06 12:00
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By Ronnie North
Being a long time Floyd Rose tremolo user I, thought I’d go over a little proper set up for our readers. Over the years I’ve met so many… Read More
2017-03-05 12:00
By Annie Filer
Joy DivisionEnglish rock band based in ManchesterAlbum: Unknown Pleasures, total length 39:24Genres: Post-punkReleased: June 15, 1979Label: Factory RecordsProducer: Martin Han… Read More
2017-03-01 12:00
By Charlie Matthews
I have put together a list of 5 websites that are into Punk music and actually want to hear your latest release. All of these sites, whether labels or not, expect profess… Read More
2017-02-27 12:00
By Charlie Matthews
Wolf Critton sent me an instant message that started with “my publisher saw your post”. Oh wow, you had me at hello! So we traded some posts, and I start… Read More
2017-02-26 12:00
By Charlie Matthews
Released in April, 1989 on the British 4AD label, Doolittle was recorded in three weeks at the cost of $40,000. By June, the single “Here Comes Your Man&rdquo&hell…Read More
2017-02-20 12:00
By Cecil Yancy
Like most of y’all, I watched the Grammy’s the other night. I commented on the winners, the dresses and the performances just like the rest of you did.
Interesting… Read More
2017-02-19 12:00
By Charlie Matthews
Recorded in 1985 at Peter Gabriels home in England, the album So would transform Peter Gabriel in to a mainstream superstar. The 9 song album was released in 1… Read More
2017-02-15 12:00
By Charlie Matthews
You’ve recorded a demo and you want to get your it in the hands of the people who can help you take it to the next level. Here is a list of 5 record labels tha… Read More
2017-02-13 12:00
By Charlie Matthews
Sometimes you stumble on a song and you just have to find out more. That’s what happened this month. I was on Soundcloud and the next song that came up was not some… Read More
2017-02-12 12:00
By Charlie Matthews
This week we are listening to NWA “Straight Outta Compton”, released on Ruthless Records. Released in 1988, it was sparse, low budget and on point. With viole… Read More
2017-02-08 12:00
By Charlie Matthews
Every band wants some air time. Here are 5 radio stations that play band submitted music on a regular basis. Remember to address your packages correctly and that you are… Read More
2017-02-06 12:00
By Ronny North
This January I was honored to once again to be invited to perform on the NAMM Stage at the 2017 Winter NAMM Show (National Association of Music Merchants). This year I was hea… Read More
2017-02-05 12:00
By Charlie Matthews
This week take some time to put the headphones on and listen to Beck’s 9th studio album, Morning Phase on Capitol Records. Released in February , Morning Phase woul… Read More
2017-02-01 12:00
By Charlie Matthews
Live broadcasting is a must have for your indie band. The ability to stream your gigs, practices, sound checks, and van rides allows your fans to interact with you outsi… Read More
2017-01-30 12:00
By Dan McCormack
“People can change anything they want to, and that means everything in the world. ”
― Joe Strummer
As the unique and inspiring frontman for one of the… Read More
2017-01-29 12:00
Patti Smith’s’ debut studio album, “Horses”, was released in December of 1975. “Horses” met with widespread acclaim and and climbed the charts to top out… Read More
2017-01-25 12:00
By Charlie Matthews
If you are thinking about starting to use your computer to record at home, you’re going to need a DAW (Digital Audio Workstation). A DAW is a computer software appl… Read More
2017-01-23 12:00
By Charlie Matthews
At the beginning of the year, a band reached out to Station 219 Records and did the internet handshake. You know….this is who we are, and sorry for the unsolicited… Read More
2017-01-22 12:00
By Charlie Matthews
Released April 1st, 2003 “Elephant” would be the fourth album by the White Stripes. It was released to critical acclaim and was nominated for Album of the Yea… Read More
2017-01-18 12:00
By Charlie Matthews
If you are just getting into vinyl or you are looking for new resources to curb your vinyl jones, a record club might be the place for you. Record clubs were huge back in… Read More
2017-01-16 12:00
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By Charlie Matthews
Over the past few weeks, I have been talking to a few bands about what having a manager would mean to their band. Would havin… Read More
2017-01-15 12:00
The debut album “Fleet Foxes” of the Seattle Indie- folk band Fleet Foxes was released in June of 2008. With influences like Bob Dylan, Neil Young and Hank Williams, it was… Read More
2017-01-11 12:00
If you have a music project you are promoting this is a great way to get the word out! Check these 10 Audio Blogs out and start submitting your music.
3hive
Promoting MP3s in hope that peop… Read More
2017-01-09 12:00
By Cecil Yancy
For folks who make at least part of their living with live performances, the motto is, “Expect the unexpected and be prepared.” And, know and trust your sound guy… Read More
2017-01-08 12:00
By Charlie Matthews
Released in September 1996, “Pinkerton” is Weezer’s second studio album. Self produced and recorded in-between college semesters, this would be a darker… Read More
2017-01-04 12:00
By Charlie Matthews
Once you have figured out what app you’re using to actually record music on your iPod or iPhone, you’re going to want to start editing and shaping it. Here ar… Read More
2017-01-02 12:00
By Ronny North
As a professional guitar player, I am very aware how different guitars feel from one to the next. A major part of this “feel” is the different radius’ of the… Read More
2017-01-01 12:00
If you go to Wikipedia, you can learn all the information concerning dates (1967), location (Abbey Road Studio Two) and the fact that it charted for 15 weeks at Number 1. Those things are al… Read More
2016-11-28 11:57
By Cecil Yancy
Sometimes, it seems to write itself; other times, the tune and lyrics come about as difficult as pulling teeth with a pair of pliers. Ask a dozen songwriters about the pr… Read More
2016-11-21 12:27
By Charlie Matthews
I recently had the opportunity to spend the weekend in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, home of the University of Southern Mississippi and home to a huge music scene. You know t… Read More
2016-11-14 14:00
By Kayla Moss
Music is a creative form of expression and allows artists to share thoughts, experience, and feelings. Song writers express joy, sadness, love, and anger through lyrics, as wel… Read More
2016-11-07 14:00
By Cecil Yancy
Even the stained glass seems to be grooving to the walking bass. Soon, rhythm guitar, drums and piano join in and the whole place is rocking as the Rev. Dr. John Kilzer walks… Read More
2016-10-31 14:00
By Ronny North
Every now and then I get in a playing rut, and if nothing else seems to snap me out of it, I’ll switch guitars. Sometimes I even grab one out of storage that I haven&rsq&hell…Read More
2016-04-26 21:06
By Charlie Matthews
Do you Jamkazam? I do, and it is amazing. Jamkazam is a free app for your computer or tablet that allows musicians to play music together in real time from different loca… Read More
2016-04-23 23:22
By Rob Kaiser
Bruce Springsteen shocked the music world when he released his sixth studio album, ‘Nebraska’. Until then, his music was rock ‘n roll. You could r… Read More
2016-04-20 00:15
Photography by Teresa Callicutt
By Cj Matthews
In late March a good friend of mine shared a MP3 with me along with a text that read something along the lines of “you need to work with… Read More
2016-04-15 23:51
By Ryan Cole
In the spring of 2013, Krysta Blocher and Ryan Cole met working at a construction company. While laboring the daily grind, they found they had a whole lot in common… Read More
2016-04-06 21:50
By Ronnie North
Every now and again we as players run into a creative wall, or for some reason our playing just stops progressing temporarily. When that happens what seems to work for me mor… Read More
2016-03-28 22:39
Photography by Angela J. Sanchez Busby
By Krysta Marie
Soul. Passion. Character. Attributes that define who we are. Meet Natalia Vercesi, a brilliant artist with an abundance of ALL tho… Read More
2016-03-26 21:49
By Rob Kaiser
Get ready to experience some denial, followed by anger, then bargaining, some depression, and finally acceptance. When you learn how The Black Keys were signed to their f… Read More
2016-02-23 22:47
By Ronny North
As a pro guitarist, it’s very important that my guitars be set up to make them play as best they can so I can play anything I need to on stage or in a session. I’m… Read More
2016-02-17 22:49
By Rob Kaiser
Daniel Johnston is not remotely close to being listed as a household name, but as [the editors of] The Stranger points out, Dan is surely an artist that is “considered t… Read More
2016-02-14 00:05
By Cj Matthews
I’m a dad, so over the last thirteen years, my movie collection has slowly broadened from “Fight Club” and the Bourne movies to include every single Disney… Read More
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