I Stopped Bringing My Phone To The Bathroom
Two weeks ago I stopped bringing my phone to the bathroom. Here’s why:
Read MoreI Traveled Solo to Iceland
In June 2019, I traveled to Iceland by myself. Despite heading across the Atlantic alone, I met tons of interesting people and made great times. Here are some things that I learned. Hopefully this can help someone on their next solo adventure:
Read MoreMenke: Creative Inspirations, Analogue Photography, and Signing to Steve Angello's Label
Menke, a Swedish songwriter, producer, and instrumentalist, fills us in on her recent creative inspirations, her love of analogue photography, time in the circus, and more:
Read MoreI Meditated Using Sam Harris' Waking Up App for Six Months
Since December of 2018, I have been using Sam Harris’ app Waking Up designed for meditation. The following piece represents part of my experience meditating with the app. Of course, not everyone will follow the same path. To get the full picture you must actually try Waking Up. I’m in the beginning stages of meditation with a basic level knowledge of the practice. For a more in depth analysis and discussion of meditation, I highly suggest checking out Sam Harris’ works in the form of his podcast, articles, and books. If you’ve never meditated before, I hope that this helps you start your journey. And if you’ve tried meditation and given up, I hope that you give it another shot:
Read MoreGiving and Receiving Criticism (from the filous podcast)
Each podcast, article, or video I create for Auxoro is subject to the eyes and ears of my peers. Some feedback is tough to hear. Likewise, when other people show me their projects, I need to find a way to communicate my thoughts constructively. So, makes for good criticism? How can you constructively receive criticism? Here are some ideas that have helped me do both:
Read MorePicture This Plays Irving Plaza
Luckily, no fists flew at Irving Plaza, but the energy from both the band and the crowd reached levels I’ve never experienced. As ‘MDRN LV’ began to burst from the speakers, heads whipped towards the stage and never looked away.
Read MoreBahari: Making Waves
Meet Bahari, the duo comprised of singer/bassist Natalia Panzarella and singer/keyboardist Ruby Carr. After parting ways with a major label, the two have reclaimed their sound and have collaborated with producers like Illenium, Zedd, and Grey. In this interview, Natalia and Ruby speak on their beginning from opposite sides of the globe, the evolution of the creative process, Rock Mafia, and why they’re now “off-white.”
Read MoreSoundCloud Strives For Universal Distribution
SoundCloud continues to support the interests of the independent artist. This past week, the streaming platform announced that they will implement a new feature that will allow artists to upload music universally to Spotify, Apple Music, Tidal, and other services. What does this mean for the streaming landscape? How will this affect artists and listeners? Here’s what you need to know:
Read MoreJustin Jesso: Getting Closer
This past year, Justin Jesso has set the stage ablaze. From touring the globe with Kygo to releasing his debut EP, Let It Be Me, he continues to add more dimensions to his artistry. As a solo artist and a songwriter, Justin’s drive to master his craft may be unmatched.
Read MoreMarshmello Flies High With First Ever Virtual Concert On Fortnite
This past week, Marshmello made history with the first ever virtual concert in the online video game Fortnite. In ten minutes, the superstar producer Marshmello reached more people than the Super Bowl Halftime Show. What does this mean for the future of concerts? How can this virtual reality takeover be repeated? What goes into planning a groundbreaking event like this? Here’s what you need to know:
Read MoreArt As Therapy: A Letter by Crywolf
Few things are more frightening than wanting to escape your own mind. How do you get out? In the following letter, Crywolf, otherwise known as Justin Taylor Phillips, opens up about his battles with depression, its connection to creativity, and the cross country motorcycle trip that changed his life:
Read MoreA Deeper Purpose: A Letter by Lo Village
Rebel Music Collective (RMC) is an entertainment label that was created by Kane Tabiri in 2011. The idea for the Collective came as Kane realized the arsenal of talent that he was surrounded by, namely in his sister, Ama, and his close friend, Charles Tyler. By 2015, Ama joined Kane and Charles Tyler to form the hip-hop/R&B group now known as Lo Village. The group is based out of their hometown, Gaithersburg, MD, a well-known breeding ground of hip hop and R&B legends ranging from Logic to Wale. Taking a new approach to modern day hip hop, Lo Village blends neo-soul, old school R&B, go-go, and traditional rap into a striking sound that instills both nostalgia and irresistible head-nodding in every listener.
Read MoreSecondary Ticketing Is A Primary Concern
Scalpers and bots are buying up concert tickets and selling them back to fans at outrageous prices. What makes the secondary ticketing market a real problem? How can we get fairly priced tickets back into the hands of the real fans? Here’s what you need to know:
Read MoreSlow Meadow: Slow Down
Matt Kid, aka Slow Meadow, harnesses an inner spirituality that can be felt through his music. His view of the world has evolved through the lens of great thinkers, meaningful sounds, love, and the struggle of staying connected to the moment. Plug in your headphones and you won’t hear words. Slow Meadow crafts sonic landscapes that pull on listeners’ bliss, fears, and anxieties.
Read MoreFake Music Is Now A Real Problem
Music Streaming has brought great music to billions of ears throughout the past decade. But some scammers are taking advantage of this technology to artificially pump up numbers and even going as far as stealing artists’ music. What does this mean for the music community? How can streaming platforms like Apple Music and Spotify cut down on this fraud? Here’s what you need to know:
Read More2018 Music Streaming In Review
Time to look back on how America listened to music last year. Check out our summary of BuzzAngle’s 2018 Music Streaming Report. Who are the most streamed artists of the year? How has our taste in genre shifted? Who’s paying for music? Here’s what you need to know:
Read MoreSeeb: Getting A Grip
Meet Seeb, aka Simen Eriksrud and Espen Burg, two powerhouse artists and producers who understand the science and feel behind a great song. With a combined four decades of experience, the two have mastered the mix of emotion and energy, crafting smash hits like ‘Grip’ with Bastille and their remix of ‘I Took A Pill In Ibiza.’ Take a dive into minds of the duo who thinks nowhere near the box.
Read MoreAlec Benjamin: Looking For An Open Door
At the end of 2018, Alec Benjamin released a mixtape titled ‘Narrated For You.’ Before that, he got signed by a major label, made an album, then got dropped. He’s spent time touring with Matisyahu, Jon Bellion, and Hoodie Allen. Over in Europe, he played the guitar and sang for fans in parking lots outside of Troye Sivan and Shawn Mendes concerts. “I handed out a ton of business cards, my Staples bill was insane,” says Alec. From playing parking lot shows to releasing smash hits like ‘Let Me Down Slowly,’ here’s a bit of insight into Alec’s story telling process.
Read MoreVirtual Reality Is A Virtual Certainty In The Future Of Music
Before, a fan had to attend a concert venue to see their favorite artists play live. Now, MelodyVR is bringing you up close to live performances from the comfort of your couch. An Oculus Headset and the MelodyVR app can transport fans to the concert venue through virtual reality technology. How will this affect the live performance market? What does this mean for artists and fans? What will this experience look like? Here’s what you need to know:
Read MoreTimi Tamminen: Unrequited
In today’s do-it-yourself atmosphere, the artist can be in complete control of their work. Every intricacy, emotion, lyric, and backdrop can be carefully crafted by one mind. The mind of Timi Tamminen ventures to the outer edges of the spectrum rarely exposed in the mainstream. Any notion from the darkest thought to the most blistering ecstacy is fuel for the creative process.
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