Saturday, November 30, 2002

nzrave - event guide, photos, chat, and message boards for rave fanatics in New Zealand
Sir Mix-a-Lot - official site. Offers news, bio, discography, and pictures
Swing Brazil Latin Dance Group - professional dance ensemble promoting Brazilian dance, culture, music, and carnival in the UK and the world

Thursday, November 28, 2002

Erica Rodney and Fat Wall Jack - Girl Next Door - Blues, rhythm and blues, and swing oozing with sultriness; you won't be the same after hearing this explosive album
See the award-winning audio/video cables at BetterCables.com
Templeton Sheet Music Collection - archive of old-time sheet music in PDF format including ragtime, foxtrots, show tunes, war songs, minstrel music, and more
Straight No Chaser - dedicated to jazz, funk, soul, house, electronic, and world music. "Interplanetary sounds: ancient to future."
Digitally Imported Radio - playing the best in European techno and trance
Sting on the Night - includes Sting and Police lyric library, discography, music video and film section, FAQs, forum, audio, and screensavers
Clockwork Orange - British rock band offering song samples, gig guide, photos, and news
Butterfly - alternative band from Montreal, Canada mixing pop rock and Middle Eastern sounds. Includes bios, music, upcoming shows, and photo gallery
Rebecca Moore - New York singer and theatre songwriter of surreal new age music. Contains music, bio, and news

Tuesday, November 26, 2002

Record Check - detailing the favorite albums of DJs and fellow crate diggers
Buddyhead Music Reviews - rates records using a system based on photos of Axl Rose combined with occasionally caustic commentary
Snakenet - heavy metal radio
Strictly on Top - official site for the Cedar Rapids, IA band
Hell is for Heroes - official site. Includes news, media, bio, photos, press stuff, and live dates
BenQuick - industrial rock band from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Contains MP3s, photos, upcoming shows, and bios

Saturday, November 23, 2002

Scandinaviaform - contemporary furniture store specializing in classic Scandinavian design. Also offers the music of independent Swedish artists

Thursday, November 21, 2002

Sonic Garden - free community for independent artists and labels featuring music, pictures, videos, and more
Pitchfork: Top 100 Albums of the 1980s - paying respect to artists who pioneered hip-hop, synth-pop, alternative, and indie rock

Wednesday, November 20, 2002

Who's Got The Dog? - UK based ten piece covers band. Featuring music from the 60's to present day covering rock, pop, soul, funk, and disco
Eric Stewart - official site of the ex-10cc and ex-Mindbenders band member. Includes news, links, favourite artists, discography, and photo album
Concrete London - funky soul, hip hop, jazz, and live samba in the West End
Radiosonic - presents a loose and fast-paced mix of new music and new voices, including studio sessions with Canada's freshest bands, DJs, MCs, singers and songwriters
RootsMusicCanada - spotlights and promotes Canadian independent music in the genres of folk, celtic, bluegrass, aboriginal, francophone, country, and world music

Tuesday, November 19, 2002

Tear It Up!: The Rockabilly Documentary Film - attempting to recognize rockabilly music as a separate American musical style
Ishkur's Guide to Electronic Music - covering house, trance, jungle, breakbeat, techno, hardcore, and everything in between. Includes sound samples and a history of each electronic music form
Unique - monthly online magazine containing the latest dance chart, featured DJs, and upcoming events
Dignus - go music for gone people

Sunday, November 17, 2002

Jazz Discovery Music Festival - Rock Hill, SC - March 2003 - sponsored by Northwestern High School, offering a chance for schools to get involved in jazz

Friday, November 15, 2002

Candice - Irish singer, songwriter, and musician. Contains biography, pictures, and message board
Amistad - band playing flamenco rumbas blended with pop, jazz, and hip-hop. Contains news, bios, and tour dates
Pale Horse and Rider - bare bones country music group performing in Brooklyn, New York. Contains gigs, photos, discography, and reviews
Sacramento Philharmonic Orchestra - includes information on the current seasons, the conductor, and the orchestra itself
Steve Blunt - children's musician and storyteller. Contains MP3 samples and upcoming performances

Wednesday, November 13, 2002

NuWave Radio - broadcasting drum and bass, broken beat, hip-hop, and more from the UK
Mark Joseph - official site of the young British singer songwriter. Includes details of his debut single Get Through, photo gallery, National Day for Music, and more
DJ Ravin - disc jockey based in France offering a trip into ethnic music where traditional Eastern sounds meet electronic sounds
Monica - official site
The Soul Patrol - nine piece band playing soul, motown, 70's funk and disco
ALoogle - search engine for all things Al

Tuesday, November 12, 2002

Liam Blunt's Blue Rhythm Train - no sad sorrowful ballads from this outfit, they make "Havin' The Blues" a joyful experience

Monday, November 11, 2002

"Standing in the Shadows of Motown", is the documentary film that tells the story of Motown's legendary studio band, the Funk Brothers. The Funk Brothers gathered in Detroit November 2000 for filming. They are: Bob Babbitt, Richard ''Pistol'' Allen, Jack Ashford, Uriel Jones, Joe Hunter, Eddie Willis, Joe Messina and Johnny Griffin. In Theaters November 15, 2002. Sound Track is out now on Hip-o Records. Watch the video trailer. See other sites on Yahoo

Sunday, November 10, 2002

Trouser Press - the bible of alternative rock since 1983. Presents discographies and reviews of a huge number of alternative, indie, and punk bands from the 1970s to the present day
Ladyfest Los Angeles 2002 - includes schedule, tickets and merchandise, directions, and more

Saturday, November 09, 2002

Alicia Tait - official site containing news, bio, pictures, videos, fan club information, and a complete discography
Pam Lalita - official site offering news, lyrics, and audioclips. In Thai
The Life and Times of Thelonious Sphere Monk - includes chronology and photos of the master Jazz pianist
Kampfire Kowboys - rock and roll, cowboy style. Appearance schedule, bio, photos, and other information
Claurice Fuller - letting the spirit flow through her. Includes bio, audio clips, and appearance and recording information

Friday, November 08, 2002

Hollywood's RockWalk - rock 'n roll museum honoring those individuals and groups who have made a significant contribution to the music industry
Rap Dictionary - resource for hip-hop slang
Lasting Values - hardcore band from Croatia featuring photos, audio samples, news, and biography
Leader Dogs - provides bio, multimedia, schedule, and more
London Sinfonietta - British contemporary ensemble creating innovative, exhilarating modern classical music

Wednesday, November 06, 2002

3 Tall Trees House Concerts - acoustic music concert series
Stacy Allyn Baker - songwriter and lounge singer from Boston. Contains MP3s, gigs, bio, and mailing list
Big Daddy Kane - official site
Amanda Perez Music - official site of female rap and r&b artist. Includes photos, biography, music videos, and more
Busk Conlin - rural soul music and gospel/folk songs
The Shooters - Virginia's premiere alt-country, y'all-ternative songwriters and performers
Swingmonkey.com - Connecticut Lindy Hop - picture galleries, links, and information on the local scene
Westiemonkey - West Coast Swing information, calendar, photos, news, and discussion board
Swing and Salsa Dancing - provides information on swing and salsa dancing including history and pictures
36th Annual CMA Awards - November 6, 2002

Sunday, November 03, 2002

The Cherries - with press, biographical information, show dates, and photos

Saturday, November 02, 2002

The official Alex Bach website - bio, music, photos, journal...

Thursday, October 31, 2002

London Handel Festival - annual festival features a mixed programme of innovative productions and new ideas
Bath International Music Festival - annual festival offers a range of events featuring a variety of musical styles
Opera Theatre Company - national touring company of Ireland
Little Creatures - rock band from Ireland. Offers upcoming gigs, mp3s of live recordings, and photos
I Like Music - a community-driven resource for music lovers and musicians. Provides reviews, samples, images, and more
Tear It Up! - documentary attempting to recognize rockabilly music as a separate American musical style
Illsongs.com - hip-hop radio station in Holland hosted by Rego & Q-bah. Offers MP3s, streaming radio, biographies, and photos
Russell Simmons Presents Def Poetry - official site for the HBO series
Mica Lee Williams - singer/songwriter whose pop/rock guitar style, diverse, captivating vocals, and poetic lyrics carry momentum that speaks to the human spirit
Out of the Blues - plays covers and original songs based on blues and its derivatives. Available for corporate, public, or private performances
Pete Krebs - singer/songwriter with a improvisational and do-it-yourself attitude
Florence Dore - brings a rockier edge to her version of alt country
Jean Mann - guitarist and singer/songwriter playing in an alternative folk style
Tammy Clowers - includes performance dates, news, audio clips, photos, and more
Dan Lacey - acoustic and Delta blues and traditional roots music guitar instruction and performance in Dallas, TX
Jam Master Jay, part of the pioneering rap trio Run DMC, was shot and killed at a New York City recording studio Wednesday, the group's publicist said - Yahoo

Tuesday, October 29, 2002

Linda Bouchard - Canadian composer featuring orchestral and chamber works for dance scores, concerti, and vocal pieces
Beth Gibbons - official site. Includes info on her 'Out of Season' collaboration with Rustin Man, news, gallery, biography, and video
Risto Toppola - jazz guitarist based in Finland featuring biography, photo gallery, and song samples
Joy Farrall - British clarinet player featuring audio samples, reviews, discography, and biography

Sunday, October 27, 2002

That's Gangway - features discography, photos, FAQs, lyrics, and more. Also in Danish

Saturday, October 26, 2002

Becky Barksdale - Texan blues guitarist and vocalist featuring discography, biography, and reviews
Marilyn Manson - features a virtual gallery of watercolor paintings by the rock artist

Friday, October 25, 2002

New Wave Photos - a wide array of photographs of late '70s and early '80s new wave groups
Fire - includes sound clips, photos, and booking information for this Canadian Jimi Hendrix tribute band
Rubber Soul - Canadian tribute to the Fabs whose show highlights the live touring years, 1962-66
Suns of Light - formerly known as Motown recording artists The Boys
SoundEffects.com - offers sound effects and royalty free music libraries and imaging elements with free soundfx samples available for download

Thursday, October 24, 2002

StonerRock.com - all about sex, drugs, and heavy ass stoner rock music. Includes articles, interviews, reviews, radio broadcasts, art, and more
Rag Time Ephemeralist - devoted to the preservation and dissemination of articles and items relating to nineteenth and early twentieth century popular music
Hushpuppies Band - Southern/country rock band from Georgia with a wide variety of musical influences
Team Shania - provides gallery, news, links, and more
Rockin' with the Goose - classic nursery rhymes set to a rock n' roll, blues, and pop music production
Paper CD Case - create and print out your own paper CD covers

Wednesday, October 23, 2002

Hot Air - young quartet comprising three flautists and one clarinettist performing at weddings and other occasions
I Love Irish Music.com - offers a selection of Irish music, including rock and blues, folk and rebel, religious and orchestral

Tuesday, October 22, 2002

Phoenix Symphony - subscription series of classics, pops, chamber orchestra, and family concerts
Giants of Science - official site for the Australian rock band
Dan Brodie and the Broken Arrows - official site for the Australian maestro. Features downloads, bio, and tour info
GothPunk.com - community for goths and punks that includes a guide on how to dance like a goth or a punk, as well as essays on both cultures
Nashville Star - the USA Network and Sony Music search nationwide for the next great country music artist
Seafood - official site for the English band. Features live audio tracks, tour info, and full discography
Stromenti Baroque - performs baroque chamber music in concerts and as backgound music

Saturday, October 19, 2002

Kate Smith - repertoire spans light jazz, baroque, classical, folk, show tunes, and popular hits
Sunny Girl - young prodigy from the Detroit area who has been playing the Blues harmonica since she was 4 years old
Michael Jerome Browne - Canadian multi-instrumentalist and interpreter of blues and roots music

Friday, October 18, 2002

Senka Soldatovic - biography, sound samples, performances, and more for the Yugoslavian soprano
Radio-live - selection of radio stations in a wide variety of genres including classical, techno, country, oldies, pop, and more. Access to stations through Real Player
Ibanez-Guitar.com - features guide to choosing Ibanez guitars, history, product listing, and a newsletter
Britney Stages - official site of her visual book and DVD set following the stages of her career
Lise Villeneuve - includes news, sounds, and pictures of the Canadian chanteuse who sings touching ballads, warm bossa novas, and thought-provoking funk/jazz pieces
Vince Hill - offers biography, pictures, news, and concert dates for the English singer whose career has spanned over 40 years

Wednesday, October 16, 2002

Fifth Ave - features news, gallery, tour dates, message boards, and band biography
Cuban Music - provides information on artists and bands that originate in Cuba, from Afro- Cuban and Latin Jazz to Mambo and Salsa
Sin Bandera - features history, biography, and more
Ron Carter - features bio, list of recordings, tour dates, and more
Ben Model - a silent film accompanist for the Museum of Modern Art in New York, NY

Tuesday, October 15, 2002

Raw Roots - dedicated to underground and independent hip hop in the UK and across the globe
Key of She - unlock the power of the all-female a cappella group
Blazin' Squad - official site. Includes band profiles, SMS updates, and news
Thaxton Ward - official site includes band news, gallery, and more
KVLR - Swedish group focusing on rock, with frantic energy mixes of warm tones with dissonance and distortion
Franny Hall - official web site includes bio, tour information, merchandise, and more
Symeon Cosburn - site features MP3's, bio, photos, and more.

Monday, October 14, 2002

American Composer, Bandleader Ray Conniff dead at 85 - VOA News - 14 Oct 2002

Saturday, October 12, 2002

Vinyl Single Covers Archive - details a collection of vinyl single covers from the 50's to the 90's
Flying Colours - features a band profile, playlist, upcoming gigs, and reviews
Filer - offers images, gig details, and more from this tree loving five piece band
Ballboy - includes a biography, downloads, lyrics, reviews, and more for the Scottish band
Bill Frisell - official site featuring a biography, tour information, and more
Independent Woman - Played by Kittens - imagine if Destiny's Child were from northern England and comprised of cats

Friday, October 11, 2002

Manisha Shahane - singer-songwriter-musician, pianist, and mezzo-soprano performing folk rock originals, jazz and blues standards, and Indian-influenced music
r a g e - features videos, playlists, guest programmers, and behind the scenes
M-One - Rock concerts being held in Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, Perth, and Adelaide. Features artist details, venue and ticketing information, concert features, and more
Earthdance - aims to unite the positive force of the emerging global electronic music movement
Delta Goodrem - singer/songwriter from Sydney. Features news, tour details, biography, and photo gallery
USA Musician.com - a musician's search engine. Offers classified ads for guitars, amps, keyboards, drums. Free band webpages, resources, and more

Thursday, October 10, 2002

Alice Cooper's Nightmare: The Breakdown - inspired by the king of horror rock and located in Copper Square, downtown Phoenix
Drop The Beat - show about the challenges of producing a campus radio show and the tribulations of running a successful record label
Pacific Bluegrass and Heritage Society (PBHS) - non-profit dedicated to the promotion of Bluegrass and Old Time music through regular jams, workshops, concerts, and special events
The Only - all girl punk band based in Singapore
Oleta Adams - official site
plught - features news and tunes by the electronic artist

Tuesday, October 08, 2002

Jenna Browne - official site. Includes bio, photos, news, and audio samples
The Loving Cup - playing a unique blend of modern blues based country-rock. Site includes photos, bio, gig dates, and music downloads

Sunday, October 06, 2002

New album from Robin Bank$ - ROBIN BANK$ LIVE... AFTER DARK - recorded live at After Dark in Dallas TX July 26, 2002
Dave Matheson - independent rock, blues, folk singer/songwriter

Saturday, October 05, 2002

UmbrellaMusic - news, reviews, videos, and tunes from the Canadian scene
Madame Morte - Olympia-based queercore punk band featuring one boy, one girl, and a drum machine
Les Sans Culottes - international mélange of musicians now based in Brooklyn, NY influenced by 1960s French "ye-ye" pop
Vanessa Lowe - singer/songwriter with a unique artistic voice and melodies full of surprises, unexpected rhythms, and chromatic turns
Emilio Antonio Perez - jazz and latin saxophone music entertainment for events

Thursday, October 03, 2002

La Boheme - On Broadway - information on director Baz Luhrmann's Broadway production of the Puccini opera
Dialtones (A Telesymphony) - large-scale concert performance whose sounds are wholly produced through the carefully choreographed dialing and ringing of the audience's own mobile phones

Wednesday, October 02, 2002

London String Quartet Foundation - promotes the discovery and development of talent and audiences for the string quartet
Masterprize 2003 - invites composers from around the world to enter this leading competition for composition of symphonic works. The final will be held at London's Barbican Centre
NatalieCole.com - official site. Features audio clips, downloads, tour dates, reviews, and more
Jennifer Renee - singer and songwriter offering song samples, lyrics, and biography
Sacajhawea - Bolivian duo offering pop music influenced by jazz, soul, and other genres
Vorcza - trio based in Vermont offering funk and latin jazz grooves
Rafael - official site for the flamenco guitarist. includes free online lesson, biography, audio samples, and contact details
Fred and Phil - specialize in Celtic fiddle and guitar. Includes profiles, images, and more
Broker/Dealer - catchy minimal dance music perfect for the den or the dancefloor

Tuesday, October 01, 2002

Labels to Pay $143 Million in CD Price-Fixing Case - by Derek Caney - Sep 30 - Reuters
Arroyo Arts Collective - grassroots, community-based organization of artists, poets, musicians, craftspersons, and supporters of the creative commmunicy in Northeast Los Angeles
Catherine Carraway - offers biography, audio samples, and performance schedule
Hank Marr - official site featuring sound clips, bio, and discography
Neil Feather - sound mechanic and inventor of original instruments used to create his own unearthly idiom of music
Gianluca Cascioli - official site of the Italian pianist
RAPGEN - randomized rap and hip-hop lyrics generator
Riseman.com - monthly auctions of sheet music, movie posters, lobby cards, movie magazines, autographs, ragtime, and other assorted memorabilia

Monday, September 30, 2002

The Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain - official site of the tuxedoed ukulele players. Has concert dates, a discography, and more
Phil "Fang" Volk - official hompage. Includes the artist's history before and after the Raiders

Saturday, September 28, 2002

Punk Press - includes daily news, interviews, album reviews, show reviews, and contests
Opera Box - mid-scale touring company presenting over 70 performances of complete operas per year in UK theatres and open-air venues
Kelly Clarkson: A Moment Like This - features photos, news, forum, articles, and more
The Morrigan - Progressive folk rock band based in the UK offering discography and history
Analogroove - Japanese progressive house duo
The Art of Fugue - showcases 14 folding etchings on the autographed version of J.S. Bach's The Art of Fugue and seeks to comprehend his inner quest for silence

Friday, September 27, 2002

Me and The Rolling Stones - me is Ron Schneider, the financial manager for the Stones during the mid and late sixties. Includes stories, background, rare images, and more
Millie Corretjer - official site coming November 2002
Brown Sugar - official site from Fox Searchlight

Thursday, September 26, 2002

He Was Fab - A Loving Tribute To George Harrison. Great pop artists contribute from all over the world. Some artists featured are The Drowners, Jamie Hoover, Jeremy, Ed James, Lolas, 20 Cent Crush, Sparklejets UK, The Brambles, Blue cartoon, Phil Angotti and many more great pop artists. We are very excited about this project. George was a great singer, songwriter and guitarist whose influence spans several generations
Sarah Whatmore - official site of the Pop Idol finalist
Willie Keane Memorial Weekend - October bank holiday weekend featuring set dancing, dancing classes for adults and children, traditional music, and concerts
Rock3.co.uk - plays new and unsigned British rock bands
Natural Wonder - offers information on the Stevie Wonder tribute band based in the UK
Northern State - official site for the three female rappers blending hip-hop beats, live instruments, and incisive lyrics
Sir Jazz - offers details of this swing and traditional jazz playing trio
Mulholland - features background on the band, music samples, upcoming gigs, and photographs
palava - provides images, downloads, biographies , and more from this acoustic guitar driven band
Greasewood Flat - the story of "Johnny", a struggling blues musician estranged from both his family and the country roots he left behind. Faced with endless dead-end gigs and his own loss of passion for the music he once thought was his life, he finds himself returning home to the three generations of women that he left behind
New Kazaa likely to raise labels' ire - CNET

Wednesday, September 25, 2002

Beverley Knight - official site. Includes discography, photos, bio, live dates, and more
Juliet Kelly - combines the lyrical style of jazz standards with a contemporary feel and a modern groove
Billy Thompson - electric, acoustic, and midi violinist improvising in jazz, rock, gypsy, folk, fusion, blues, world, and dance music
Virgin Mega Magazine.com - offers news, interviews, reviews, and more

Tuesday, September 24, 2002

Star Girls - mix of contemporary dance-pop and lyrics tailored towards a younger audience
Lebatol - London-based indie band. Features bio, photos, gig dates, audio downloads, and release information
Legacy Recordings: The Byrds - includes audio samples from all their recordings, postcards, messageboard, reviews, links, and more
Earshot - official site. Offers news, photos, videos, tour schedule, and more
One For The Road - The Story Of One Man, Two Guitars and an RV - documentary on former Squeeze frontman Glenn Tilbrook and his solo tour of the US as an independent artist

Monday, September 23, 2002

A concert in support of the Czech Flood Relief Fund will be held on Monday 30 September at the Royal Festival Hall, starting at 7.30pm. The Chamber Orchestra of Europe, conducted by Sir Charles Mackerras will perform works by Schubert, Mozart and Brahms, together with the Czech mezzo-soprano Magdalena Kozena. Donations may be offered when booking tickets and also during and after the concert. Proceeds from the concert will go directly to the Czech relief fund

Saturday, September 21, 2002

Lionel Hampton - Life & Legacy - photos, biography, tributes, and more from the University of Idaho
NPR: The Electric Guitar - NPR correspondent Christopher Joyce discusses the evolution, history, and significance of the instrument
Rock Or Not - unsigned bands and emerging talent can submit their music and biogs for everyone to rate or slate. View the charts and vote

Friday, September 20, 2002

Lara James - professional saxophonist available for performances, lectures, music journalism, and tuition
Computer Music - UK music technology magazine
Popleague - free online fantasy popstars game. Build a band of your favourite stars and score points on their performance in the real charts
3rd Annual Latin GRAMMY Awards - features winners and nominees of Latin Grammy Awards
Mary Simon - official site. Includes biogrpahy, news, journal, photos, and tour dates
Soulblender Productions - showcases music by Aaron Jerome including nu jazz, deep house, soul, and garage themes
Irish Mosaic - features the land, culture, and people captured on DVD or VHS. Includes dance, music, sports, and more
Contact UK - theatrical event at the Queen's Theatre by Susan Stroman and John Weidman
Our House, The Musical - official site coming soon, for the London love story musical featuring Madness, showing at the Cambridge Theatre, London

Thursday, September 19, 2002

Boston Folk Festival - two-day event filled with live music on multiple stages, dance, workshops, craft and food vendors, boat tours, and activities for children

Wednesday, September 18, 2002

allrecordlabels.com now has a page for New Releases. It's being powered by myMediaList.com, a service I highly recommend. More details to follow...

Tuesday, September 17, 2002

Enter to win a trip for two to San Francisco, California, to see the Rolling Stones perform live at Pacific Bell Park on November 9, 2002. The lucky winner and a guest will receive roundtrip airfare and two nights' accommodations in San Francisco
Always Coldplay - comprehensive coldpedia with info on Coldplay and their music
Mary Duff - award winning Irish vocalist. Includes bio, tour dates, discography, photos, store, and more
Sonya Keogh - Irish mezzo soprano
Vocal Arts Ensemble of Cincinnati - organization of professional singers performing a repertory of innovative and traditional choral music

Saturday, September 14, 2002

Drowned In Sound - magazine and information resource for the UK music scene, featuring reviews, news, opinions, gig listings, releases, and more
MTV Extra - competition from Wrigleys and MTV. Requires registration
Roy De'wired - plays a selection of famous pop, rock, and jazz tracks
Unofficial Dave Davies Solo Tour FAQ - includes current, future, and past tour information
Aqualung - official site. Includes, news, discography, and links
D.I.Y. or Die - a film by, for, and about independent artists featuring interviews with Ian MacKaye, J Mascis, Jim Rose, Mike Watt, and many others

Friday, September 13, 2002

Top40-Charts.com - top 20 and top 40 music charts from 24 countries
Nearly Blue' It - includes details of gigs and charity work
advertsongs - search for songs, lyrics, or products and find out what song was used in what advertisement
RoyaltyFreeMusicProduction.com - provides original royalty free, productioelsic for multimedia commercial use available for immediate download

Thursday, September 12, 2002

Power Hit Radio - plays mix of dance, trance, and rock music 24/7
Punk Ottawa - community for bands and fans of punk, indie, and underground music in and around Ottawa. Includes events, where to go, and message boards

Wednesday, September 11, 2002

noiseloop - electronic music information hub with user-contributed news, reviews, interviews, event calendar, and more
Mr.Zippy - includes gig details, photos, discography, downloads, and more
This Is The Base - includes downloads, influences, gig dates, and pictures from this rock and roll band
Blindside Cover Band - offers details of this cover band playing hits from the 60's to the present day

Tuesday, September 10, 2002

Theory of a Deadman - Canadian band whose song Invisible Man debuted on the Spider-Man soundtrack

Saturday, September 07, 2002

Blogcritics - a sinister cabal of the web's best writers on music, books, and popular culture miscellanea updated continuously

Friday, September 06, 2002

Requiem 9/11 - performance of Verdi's funeral Mass, held in commemmoration of the September 11 terrorist attacks
Rolling Requiem - worldwide choral commemoration of September 11th with performances of Mozart's Requiem in every time zone, beginning at 8:46 AM, the time of the first attack
d'Easton Ritmo - guitarists Khairi and Sahlan. Plays Latin bolero, bassanova, mariachi, and other Latin styles
Bill Elliott Swing Orchestra - light-hearted, energetic, witty, and romantic music made by six brass, five reeds, four rhythm, and four singers
Syrup Girls - drum and bass DJs Star Eyes and Siren. Features upcoming events
Romeo - official site. Includes biography, photos, video footage, competitions, and information on releases

Thursday, September 05, 2002

Every Hit - archive of every single and album to make the UK Top 40 chart since 1955
Sia Furler - official site for the Australian singer, known for her hip hop based, funk infused, quirky, soul music
Black Velvet - UK-based glossy independent fanzine covering glam, punk, pop, rock, and metal
Terrastock 5 - October 11-13, 2002 in Boston
The Nomadics - acoustic duo offering a unique blend of classical, folk, and rock music influences
Five Foot Two Records - small, independent label started by Charlotte Caffey and Anna Waronker featuring releases from bands like Redd Kross, The Muffs, Lisa Marr, and others

Wednesday, September 04, 2002

yellowpaperlyrics.com - offers lyrics, poetry, and co-writing services
Virtual Dream - offers news, reviews, audio files, biography, and album info
Cliff Stevens - Canadian blues guitarist, singer, and songwriter. Sound clips, bio, and more
Music Opera - calendar, news, and bookings for concerts and operas around the world. Detailed programs of more than 500 venues, orchestras, and festivals around the world

Tuesday, September 03, 2002

Saturday, August 31, 2002

Friday, August 30, 2002


Megan Lane - 14 year-old blues sensation from Saskatoon. Read the interview or watch it. You can also hear her playing One Word here

Thursday, August 29, 2002

Bacardi DJ Contest - seeking talented dj's to submit music mixes and win a recording contract with an independent record label. Contest ends Nov. 15, 2002

Wednesday, August 28, 2002

Sarah Franklyn - Sarah's original songwriting reflects the rich cultural heritage of her native lands, Africa and Ireland, and the world music melting pot of the San Francisco Bay Area.
Angels of the North - provides information on the six piece Ceilidh band, playing the traditional social dances of Northumberland
Power of Ten - features news, the music, and history of this Belfast based band
South African Music Week - national celebration of South African Music

Tuesday, August 27, 2002

Torgo - young rock trio from Texas featuring biographies, shows, and merchandise
Niblymouth - Canadian electronic music collaborators featuring song samples and album information
Keith Warmington - blues singer, guitarist, and harmonica player based in the UK offering show schedule and biography

Sunday, August 25, 2002

Swingle Singers - official site of the a cappella group founded in 1963
Latin Heat - coverage of Latin…in the entertainment industry including film, music, and TV
Eddie Juke - plays Delta Blues in the UK, Europe, and on Beale Street, Memphis
Kiddie Record King - specializing in old 78 rpm children's records
The Conmitments - paying tribute to the film 'The Commitments'
EllaFitzgerald.com - biography, music, films, and more
James R. Newell - blues singer and songwriter based in Nashville
Great Scott - Hip-Hop artist from Toronto with Jazz music influences offering audio samples and biography

Sunday, August 18, 2002

Gary Sellers - recently released debut album from this Long Island bluesman

Thursday, August 15, 2002

Rollyn Zobeck - features bio, merchandise, pics, links, and more of this folk musician
Geoffrey Brunt - performs and composes classical guitar music

Wednesday, August 14, 2002

Clipstream™ Audio is an extremely light Java applet that will stream high fidelity audio from any web source from web pages to email to web advertising. For examples, see the website of Mojo Watson
Michael Patti - specializes in theatre and film composing
Weezer Media Archive - collection of interviews, album and concert reviews, previews, and more from 1994 to the present
The Pre-Teens - fast, clean, girl-fronted punk rock
Deep Purple Web Index - links to Deep Purple sites and references on the internet
Richard Maxwell - guitarist and vocalist from Arizona offering original rock ballad songs and biography
Andrew Magnuson - showcases songs inspired by events of loss, desire, and acceptance
The Diamonds - offers current events of the classic 50's foursome. Includes tour schedule, photos, and booking info
Doug Brown - official site. Features information as well as news and more
Breaking Benjamin - official Hollywood Records site for the band. Includes news and tour information
DiY Discs - collective of DJs running two record labels, and performing in New York, San Francisco, and the UK

Tuesday, August 13, 2002

The Rolling Stones have recorded four new tracks for an upcoming retrospective double-disc, set for an Oct. 1 release via Virgin
Howie Beck’s 2nd album gets US release
Nature One - dance festival held in Hunsrück, Germany
Music Collaborators and Songwriters - offers a collaboration service with a database that aims to unite musicians and lyricists who have a mutual ambition to songwrite
Moriyah - perform world beat adaptations of reggae, jazz, latin, celtic, native american, middle eastern, and american southwest/folk music to spiritual themes
Queen Interviews - collection of articles and interviews about Freddie Mercury, Brian May, Roger Taylor, and John Deacon
Maeran - provides background on the duo made up of Dominic Ward and Stephen Wilson as well as folk rock and acoustic music samples
Arkansas Country Classic - Little Rock, Arkansas, September 2002

Monday, August 12, 2002

Sunday, August 11, 2002

Saturday, August 10, 2002

ChartAttack.com - Canadian music news
Biggles Wartime Band - jug band who produce a cacophony of sound from a variety of instruments, including washboard, banjo, zob stick, guitar, sousaphone, mouthorgan, kazoo, and fiddle
Menlo Park - official site of the London-based band experimenting in dark cajun country voodoo folk
Concanentes - specializes in the performance of music from the middle ages and the sixteenth century. Consists of soprano voice and instrumentalists playing fiddle, recorder, viol, harp, lute, symphony, and percussion

Friday, August 09, 2002

Women bringing music to public places - Women’s Day celebrations start early this year. From Thursday August 8 Music in Public Places brings music to Johannesburg's inner-city dwellers from women in jazz, performance poetry and traditional dance
Were you in Bangor in 1967? Did you go to the station or to the Bangor Normal College that August to get a glimpse of the ‘Fab Four', the Beatles, when they visited the city?
Willie Nelson, Marianne Faithfull, Ryan Adams, Tweet, and Jakob Dylan of the Wallflowers will be seen and heard performing in television ads as part of clothing retailer Gap's "For Every Generation" global marketing campaign
Sarah McLachlan, Bryan Adams, the Barenaked Ladies, Chantal Kreviazuk and Jann Arden will team up for a concert to benefit the British Columbia Cancer Foundation on October 10th at General Motors Place in Vancouver
Plans are afoot for The Beatles to release an album marking the 40th anniversary of their first hit single
Platinumloops - royalty-free loops and samples
CollegeGigs.com - online network of bands ready to explode onto the college market
Some Girls - news, photos, articles and tour dates for this band formed by Juliana Hatfield, Freda Love, and Heidi Gluck
Lamya - official site of the pop songstress
Lauren Echo - up and coming singer/songwriter in NYC's dynamic music scene
Noel Christopher - official site of the unsigned artist. Includes bio, sound samples, and more
SpringsteenTickets.info - source for Bruce Springsteen concert tickets, including sold-out shows

Thursday, August 08, 2002

Lyrictracker.com - growing database of lyrics that can be both boosted, improved, and corrected by registered users
UK Beach Boys - play all the hits of The Beach Boys for corporate events, festivals, theatres, and more
Paul Lichter's Elvis Unique Record Club - offers records, CDs, books, and memorabilia related to the King

Wednesday, August 07, 2002

Mercury UK - contains bios, pictures, sound samples, and info on where to see this Queen tribute band
Euphonic Radio - features a variety of genre mixes, interviews, sound journeys, and poetry
Tapesh.Com - featuring Persian and Iranian music
Music From TV Commercials - find out just where that commercial jingle came from
Classical Reggae Interviews - collection of multimedia photo interviews of some of the world's famous reggae musicians
Justin King - guitarist playing signature doubleneck acoustic guitar. Site includes biography, concert schedule, and downloadable audioclips. Also offers weekend guitar retreats
Quinteto Pantaleon - Argentinian quintet interpreting the works of Astor Piazzolla

Tuesday, August 06, 2002

Garageband Records - empowers musicians and fans to decide for themselves which bands get record deals
Kelly Key - official site of the Brazilian pop vocalist
VocalSource - offers over a thousand titles, including jazz, opera, broadway, sacred, and more

Sunday, August 04, 2002

Songwriters Directory.com is a great place for songwriters, musicians, and music industry professionals to find what they need
Kurt Cobain’s complete journals to hit bookstores this Fall
Sex Pistols members to reunite for US radio show
Muziq.net - offers Pakistani music and music videos
The Realm of Tristania - features news and booking information for the Norwegian goth metal band
Tom Mitchell - includes bio, press, news, tour dates, and discography for the singer/songwriter

Thursday, August 01, 2002

Jimmy Jewell - musical director, arranger, composer, and player from rock tours to musical theater
Thomas Fraser - promotes the music of the late Thomas Fraser of Shetland who died in 1978
WOMAD Singapore 2002 - presents a festival of music, visual arts, and dance from all over the world. The festival is held on August 30 to September 1, 2002 at Fort Canning Park
Kama - official site of Kelly "Kama" Alexander, an up and coming artist from Canada

Wednesday, July 31, 2002

Sabbatum.com - Black Sabbath songs covered by medieval music band Rondellus
Damien Jurado - official site. Includes news, tour dates, discography, blog, and links
Studmenn - pop band from Iceland. Features biography, discography, and photos
Patria Jacobs - features biography, MP3s, CDs, vinyl, Flash animation video, and more
John Ford - former bassist from The Strawbs. Includes music samples, photo gallery, biography, and show dates
Heavy Cream - offers a history, biographies, lyrics, sound clips, pictures, and more

Sunday, July 28, 2002

Rayne Country - country music song lyrics
Prometheus Radio Project - created by radio activists to facilitate the growth of the Free Radio Movement and present an organized demand for the democratization of the airwaves
Sadprofessor.net - music community with over 25,000 guitar tabs, music news, forums, and links
The Murmurs - official site with info, discography, images, and audio

Friday, July 26, 2002

Rock And Roll Confidential is a humor/satire site intended for adults. None of the news stories we publish should be taken seriously or considered to be remotely true by anyone

Thursday, July 25, 2002

Cakewalk - magazine for art, music, film, and sometimes the natural sciences
Punktastic - it's punk, it's fantastic. Includes news, reviews, interviews, band listings, forum, and more
Someday Never - releases, reviews, bands, and labels with an alternative, indie, and punk bent
Private Jazz Internet Radio - online station dedicated to classic commercial free jazz
Hillside Festival - music festival showcasing a diverse range of perfomers and artists - July 26-28, 2002, Guelph, Canada
Mates of State - San Francisco-based husband and wife duo playing minimalist yet robust pop melodies with elaborate harmonies
Dave Carter and Tracy Grammer - official site for the folk duo
Seismic FM - New York-based artist fusing trance, intelligent techno, and ambient sounds
Ron Kendricks - singer and impressionist whose vocal repertoire includes Johnny Cash, Roy Orbison, Merle Haggard, Willie Nelson and others

Wednesday, July 24, 2002

The Casey Jones Band - good old rock and roll band based in Texas. Includes song samples, pictures, and band member biographies
Bidaia - world music from the Basque Country inspired by traditional dance melodies and rhythms. Performed with vocals, hornpipe, hurdy-gurdy, Moroccan darbouka, and Andalusian cajon
Voices of New York - features popular songs composed by a variety of artists and celebrities sung by real New Yorkers

Tuesday, July 23, 2002

Aural Delight. . . an eclectic guide to internet radio - by Lisa Kirt
Marsden Jazz Festival - formal jazz events and informal sessions over one weekend held in the village of Marsden, West Yorkshire
katieunderwood.tv - official site. Australian pop singer and TV personality. Site features photos, sound bytes, and text messages from Katie
Cynthia Alexander - official website of a Filipina singer-songwriter, arranger, producer and multi-instrumentalist who released a debut album, Insomnia and Other Lullabyes
Cathy Kelly - includes downloads, background details, and more
Bernie Marsden - official site with pictures, gig info, guitar collection, and cd store of rare recordings

Monday, July 22, 2002

Dodgeville Blues Fest 2002 - Saturday, July 27
For The Design - playing progressive, indie, emotion-driven rock. Site features lyrics, pictures, bios, show information, and more

Sunday, July 21, 2002

Sept. 17-21, 2002 Poppy Mountain Bluegrass Festival - This is the grandaddy of all Bluegrass Music Festival and by far the largest. Poppy Mountain is one of the most incredible events you will ever attend
Fargo Blues Festival - August 17 and 18, 2002
The first Glynllifon Folk Festival takes place 28th - 30th June 2002, near Caernarfon, North Wales
Glassel Gig is the Northeast's largest charitable 12 hour open-air music festival featuring music varying from high-energy rock, pop, indie & bratbeat rock 'n' roll through to cajun, rhythm & blues & ceilidh style rock
The First Annual Dewey Beach Music Conference and Festival will be held on September 27 and 28, 2002 at The Baycenter located at the Ruddertowne Complex in Dewey Beach, Delaware
4th annual Santa Fe Thirsty Ear Festival - August 30 - September 1, 2002
The third annual Montreal International Celtic Festival will be presented on August 10 - 12 on the beautiful grounds of the Douglas Hospital in Montreal. There will be dozens of international and local bands, such as la Bottine Souriante and Sharon Shannon

Saturday, July 20, 2002

Trybesmen - Nigerian hip-hop group. Includes bios, videos, news, and more
Witnness Festival - official site for the annual festival
Tribute to Brian May - nonsensical tribute to the Queen guitarist featuring lots of funky animated stuff
Victor Vázquez - Official site for world renowned trombonist. Filled with exclusive photos, tour dates, interviews and news
Billie Holiday - official site. Biography, career summary, photos, quotes, and more

Friday, July 19, 2002

Exitmusik - forum dedicated to electronic music in Singapore
Gemma Hayes - Irish singer/songwriter full of wrenching melodies, lo-fi ballsiness, and refreshingly naive observations
Dean Hall - official site offering a biography, lyrics, pictures, and music and video clips
Moonshine Blues Band - plays tightly knit blues jams and wails out classic rock n' roll

Thursday, July 18, 2002

Creetown Country Weekend - provides details on the country music festival featuring 21 bands, a street fair, and children's entertainment
Irishanna - official site of the Louisville rock band
Cooshee - provides information on the alternative rock band, upcoming gigs, music clips, and pictures

Tuesday, July 16, 2002

Boombap Original Rap - focuses on the underground and old-skool hip-hop scene with interviews, reviews, news, release dates, radio, and more
Siren Music Festival - annual event at Coney Island sponsored by the Village Voice
Biohazard - official site
The dEvils - Stephen 'Tin Tin' Duffy and Nick Rhodes from Duran Duran teamed up again
Reggae Vibes - features news, articles, artist profiles, pictures, links, and more from the world of reggae
Mose Allison - official site with message board, interviews, concert schedule, booking info, and more
Kerfuffle - provides band biography, pictures, sound clips, and upcoming gigs
Chester Bach Singers - chamber choir performing in the north west of England and north Wales
Jimmie Lee Robinson - official site of the late guitarist
The Original Voodoo ChiLi - includes photos, music, tour dates and more for Tony Rio and his band

Monday, July 15, 2002

Ladyslipper is a non-profit organization whose primary purpose is to heighten public awareness of the achievements of women artists and musicians, and to expand the scope and availability of recordings by women
Kylie Minogue concert video banned In Malaysia
Celine Dreams - interpreting the dreams of Celine Dion fans from all over the world

Sunday, July 14, 2002

The International Songwriting Competition (ISC) is a new annual musical competition whose mission is to provide the opportunity for both aspiring and established songwriters to have their songs heard in a professional, international arena. ISC is designed to nurture the musical talent of songwriters on all levels, and promote excellence in the art of songwriting. Amateur and professional songwriters and musicians are invited to participate
Taylor Barton - new CD "Dry Land" out this fall coinciding with a debut book release, Hotheaded Saints

Saturday, July 13, 2002

Merritt Mountain Music Festival - inludes an artist roster, as well accomodation and ticket information for this annual country music event
Nativemusic.com - based on the Big Island of Hawai`i, offers Hawaiian and World Music from the source. NativeNotes newsletter features interviews from noted artists
Least Essential Albums of the '90s - humorous look at the decade's worst music. From the Onion A.V. Club
Cerys Matthews - official site for the ex-Catatonia singer. Keep up to date with her recording sessions taking place in Nashville
Soul Power - provides information on upcoming gigs, discography, and testimonials
Dirty Vegas - official site for the UK dance trio

Friday, July 12, 2002

Reech - contains band biographies, music downloads, details of live appearances, and more. Based in Dublin, Ireland
ASCAP Foundation - dedicated to nurturing the music talent of tomorrow, preserving the legacy of the past and sustaining the creative incentive for today's creators through a variety of educational, professional, and humanitarian programs and activities
Good-Music-Guide.com - weekly listening guide to classical music, including CD reviews, beginner's guides, forum, articles, and weekly musical quiz
Artis the Spoonman - web site of the legendary spoon player
David "Fathead" Newman - official site for this saxophone player
Xuefei Yang - classical guitarist from Beijing and recipient of the Recital Diploma from the Royal Academy of Music, London
Matthew Hinsley - tenor and classical guitarist. Biography, recordings, tour schedule, and more
Daniel Gaisford - biography, reviews, photos, and video of the American cellist
Woodstock PDS - downloadable software that manages music files, convers audio CDs into MP3 files, creates playlists, and tunes in to thousands of Internet radio stations
di-arezzo.com - online sales of sheet music and scores for classical and popular music
All for MP3 - provides MP3 to WAVE, midi, WMA, VQF, OGG converter, and more
Muse.Net - a service that enables complete control and playback of all your digital music or media files from any Web browser or Internet connected PC

Thursday, July 11, 2002

Les Baton Rouge - work hard and play hard to raise awareness of feminism and equal rights while fighting for musical renovation
DanceStar 2002 - international dance music awards, taking place in London, Miami, and Hong Kong
Tony McManus - Scottish guitarist draws on traditions from Scotland, Ireland, Brittany, Galicia, Asturias, Cape Breton, and Quebec, along with jazz and east European music
Gnutella pioneer Gene Kan dies
Self Preservation Music - a label for downbeat hip hop and cinematic breaks. Includes sounds from DJ Steal, interactive areas, and more. Profits go to Amnesty International

Wednesday, July 10, 2002

Dotmusic - includes news, charts, artist profiles, reviews, interviews, and more
Ronnie Wood - guitarist with The Faces and the Rolling Stones, and printmaker displaying examples of his screenprints, etchings, and drypoints
Julia Fordham - official site
Angie Stone - official site. News, bio, multimedia, schedule, and more
Amro Diab.com - news, bio, lyrics, photos, and more
Juanes - Colombian singer, composer, producer, and guitarist
Repo! The Genetic Opera - official site for the musical set in 2036. Think Rocky Horror meets Bladerunner

Tuesday, July 09, 2002

Recordare - offers digital sheet music and software using the MusicXML format

Saturday, July 06, 2002

Juan Martín - celebrated virtuoso of the flamenco guitar
FatsDominoOnline.com - fan site featuring biography, albums, photos, and more
Richard Thompson - official site
Sussex Piano Trio - trio of piano, violin, and cello based in South East England, playing works with Sussex links as well as mainstream classical repertoire
Between The Notes - classical musicians exploring the fusion of a wide range of musical influences

Friday, July 05, 2002

Badgered - includes downloads, band profiles, gig details, and more
Montango - performs the works of Astor Piazzolla and other well known Tango composers with live concerts featuring dancers and vocalists

Thursday, July 04, 2002

Southwick Jazz and Music Festival - Southwick, MA - annual community based and sponsored outdoor music festival
Cross Canadian Ragweed - bio, tour dates, music, photos of the band from Oklahoma
Hammer & Tongs - film and video production company, specializing in off-beat pop videos
Media Jukebox - official site for the media player that features CD ripping, MP3 encoding, CD burning, multiple media formats, DVD playback, and more

Wednesday, July 03, 2002

Route 66 Elvis Across America Roadathon 2002 - Starting on July 1, 2002, Mark W. Curran, 44, will drive Route 66 Westward from Chicago on a 30 day whirlwind tour as an Elvis Impersonator, performing at stops along the way to celebrate the Mother Road and its unique contribution to America
From A Whisper To A Scream - the story of Irish music
DiG Radio - plays a range of blues, rock, soul, and jazz, with programs available on demand
The Rose Consort of Viols - performs extensively throughout Britain and the continent of Europe
Cambridge Guitar Orchestra - offers a photo gallery, CD details, an events schedule, and more
Vintage Walkman Museum - vintage Walkman and portable stereo information source
BluesCD - specialist music retailer featuring a searchable on-line catalogue of blues, gospel, and soul recordings
Jazz Bassist Ray Brown, 75, Dies - Yahoo

Tuesday, July 02, 2002

Dare to Breathe - St. Paul-based a cappella group which specializes in original and originally arranged pieces from all over the world
Judy Cockwell - offers pictures, CV, biography, and samples of Celtic/New-age fusion music
Nafa Urbach - official website