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Kobayashi

February 16, 2010 By

Kobayashi has been compared to music royalty such as Linkin Park, Roxy Music, Queen, James Brown, Tom Waits, The Stooges, Gomez, Bowie and Muse. According to the band they believe that due to the eclectic mix of references people use to describe them there is no convenient box they fit into.

The band have after four years of playing on the live music circuit in Croydon and beyond finally released their debut album “MINUS” The band state it took a year to finish which was unexpected but they say it was worth every second. [Read more...]

Filed Under: Profiles

The End of Free Music?

February 16, 2010 By

The first nail in the coffin of free streaming services has been hammered as Warner Bros has stated that it has lost faith in the format and intends to withdraw its catalogue. [Read more...]

Filed Under: Industry

Croydon Arts Ambassadors presents IGNiTE

February 2, 2010 By

Although this event is aimed at a younger age group then Croydon Music generally addresses we feel we should recognise the work the Art Ambassadors do in regard to music in the borough.

The Arts Ambassadors are an organisation who works with young people between the ages of 14-19 and run s a scheme for 14-19′s from Croydon who want to get experience of working in the arts, producing live events for other young people and developing their skills. [Read more...]

Filed Under: Events

Testing 1,2,3 2010

February 2, 2010 By

Bands named for heats of Testing 123 – 2010!

18 of Croydon’s top up-and-coming musicians and bands are lined up to try and launch their careers in 2010 as Testing 1-2-3 comes back for it’s fifth successful year. [Read more...]

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Back to the Future!

February 2, 2010 By

Croydon Music has endeavoured to keep you up to date with the changes in the industry and what to look forward to, we have looked at areas such as new ways to deliver your music to the world as well as trying to dispel some of the myths such as Facebook and Myspace can make you a star! [Read more...]

Filed Under: Industry

The Web isn’t the Answer!

February 1, 2010 By

What is this you say!! Of course it is, it is the answer to all independent musicians prayers. You can get your music to the world and all the labels around the world from your bedroom!

I have spoken to many people including online specialists and they all come to the same conclusion, while the internet helps with communication and finding information on the industry insiders you need to get your product to & with the countless online music tools & promotion tools if you aren’t a good artist or band the internet isn’t going to make you one!! [Read more...]

Filed Under: Support & Advice