music business

Kobayashi

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.

Kobayashi have spent years building their experience as a live band playing venues around their home town of Croydon and further afield such as The Marquee, The Grovsenor, Bar Rumba, The Cuban and more.

Kobayashi’s album is available now at their website Kobayashirock.com or you can purchase it on iTunes or Amazon.

The End of Free Music!!

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

Croydon Arts Ambassadors presents IGNiTE

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.

They have their key event 3 times a year called Ignite and this coming march is their 5th instalment of the club/performance night. On the 25th March (still a little while to go) they will be hosting two days of short films, performances and dancing in a safe environment. The event takes place at the Croydon Clocktower and for more details or to sign up to their Myspace page go to http://www.myspace.com/artsambassadors

Testing 1,2,3 2010

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

Back to the Future!

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

The Web isn’t the Answer!

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! Read more