The first one reminds me a lot of U2. I think that was on purpose – a nod to “I Still Haven’t Found What I’m Looking For” perhaps? I’m also kind of a sucker for that NYC imagery. I grew up on Long Island so this reminds me of home.
Generally speaking I’m a big fan of this nostalgia trend in the indie scene. It’s like taking a classic sound or musical trope and putting your own twist on it, so it resonates with the listener but doesn’t turn them off by being too similar.
I’ll be checking out the rest of the album tonight but I’m digging so far. Thanks for sharing and thanks again for joining! Means a lot!
I think the local hip-hop scene overall is trending in a positive direction. It is way more visible now than it was just a few years ago. Venues that never booked hip-hop are doing it now on a regular basis.
Advice-wise, just generally speaking. I’ve talked to the boys in Rhodium about this, and Kaizer. I think a lot of local hip-hop artists could benefit greatly by being more calculated about the moves they make.
For example, instead of making as much noise as possible about each individual release, I think it is better to have each release, show, and everything you do be just one piece of an ever-evolving puzzle.
If you have a solid song, use it as a vehicle for promoting your career, and start a chain reaction. The song can be the driving force behind getting people to show up at your concert, and you can use it to roll the momentum forward after the show to release a music video, which you promote for several weeks with a series of photos or stills from the video.
I see a lot of spontaneity in the hip-hop community, which I really think has a lot of value in its own way. But looking for sustainable growth, and creating an overarching story that surrounds yourself as an artist, is the way to truly make an impact.
I like a lot of Zach Bryan’s music, but I’m also surprised at how famous he has gotten. You’re probably right that the Nashville Machine saw an opportunity and picked it up. Some of it also has to do with timing I think. When he came along, there was really only one modern artist that people knew about who was hitting that vein of country music, which as you mentioned seems to go against the grain. Tyler Childers.
So there was a need for his sound when he came along. He also did kind of pound the pavement in a way by releasing multiple albums in a short time span. And his albums often have well over 20 songs on them, meaning he cast a wide net.
That said, it is a little bit off-putting to me how famous he’s gotten so fast. It can’t possibly be sustainable in my opinion. He may continue to release interesting music in the future but right now I think him and Noah Kahan are the flavor of the week. The flavor is decided by social media but also by the machine.
Some people really just won’t take the time to discover music and will consume whatever the industry feeds them. A lot of people, actually.
Pounding the pavement the old fashioned way is still valuable in gaining loyal fans. There can only be so many Noah Kahans in the world. But now that he blew up that way, everybody wants that TikTok fame. Most of them will fail and would have been better off pounding the pavement. Except for the next Noah Kahan…. and the cycle continues.
I think the music industry is long overdue for a big shakeup and I’m trying my very best to contribute to that shakeup.
Hum rules! They are one of those dope 90s bands that kind of flew under the radar. They’ve got Smashing Pumpkins vibes but somehow don’t sound dated to my ears in 2024.
Ok I just had another pretty good idea. Adding a toolbar to the top of the main site that has different features whether the user is logged in or not. It will collapse into the main navigation bar when you scroll down, so it will only be visible at the top of every page. Then I can add links to a bunch of community features right in everybody’s face.
Once we get a critical mass around here and a group of regulars it will be much easier to attract signups. Looking around at other music forums on the internet, and this one seems to have a much more modern and engaging design.
Good idea. Having conversations in here that get people fired up is a good way to encourage signups.
I have an article going up on the blog that should help some. I guess some of it will also be about people finding the Community on Google. So I’ve gotta use the phrase Music Forum as much as possible on both websites.
Say Music Forum (doesn’t count in the private forums, they’re NoIndexed)
I’m going to make a knowledge base section that explains all of the features, which I guess will also help attract people from Google.
Okay here’s the version I sent. Includes graphics link and a second EC article link because @indigxld wrote one too. Also Gmail removes headers so i made them bold instead.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Extra Chill Presents:
First Cut is the Deepest: A 90s Tribute Show
Music Farm
April 5th 2024
Doors 7pm / Show 8pm
$12 advance / $15 day of show
Homegrown Charleston-based music & lifestyle blog Extra Chill is set to make their Music Farm debut on Friday, April 5th 2024, on the eve of the Cooper River Bridge Run. The show will feature an all-local lineup performing a mashup-style 90s tribute that is sure to make for a special evening in the heart of downtown Charleston.
This milestone moment for Extra Chill, booking a room that they’ve frequented for over a decade, has them bringing together a variety of local artists for tributes to some of the most powerful voices in 90s music. Names who helped to shape the face of the modern music industry as we know it, and paved the way for generations of artists to follow.
The show is likely the first to be a larger series aimed at crafting unique tribute shows with local talent at the Music Farm. Each of which will feature a different lineup of local artists performing tributes to different 90s legends, in a similar mashup style.
See lineup and full show details below.
Alanis Morissette vs. Sheryl Crow
Performed by Jenna Desmond (Babe Club), Presley Randall (Baby Yaga), Corey Campbell (Babe Club), JR Spencer (Majic Dust), Alex Brouwer (Baby Yaga), McCarthy Fitch (Inn Vinegar), and Heather Kimbrell.
Queens of 90s Hip-Hop Tribute
Performed by Toni Esther, Joi Giovanni, GiRL, and Hood Badu, with support from the band Soulful Sounds Entertainment.
DJ Mosaic Spins 90s Mashups
DJ Mosaic AKA Wes Pickell of Eyeland Graphics helping to facilitate a smooth transition of vibes.
For more information or editorial inquiries, please reply to this email or reach out to Chris Huber, editor of Extra Chill & promoter for this event: [email protected]
Ok here we go… I am going to send this exact press release to a list of recipients tomorrow at 10am, @meghanveino will be BCC (blind carbon copy, meaning that nobody can see that she also received the email.)
———-
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Extra Chill Presents
First Cut is the Deepest: A 90s Tribute Show
Music Farm
April 5th 2024
Doors 7pm / Show 8pm
$12 advance / $15 day of show
Homegrown Charleston-based music & lifestyle blog Extra Chill are set to make their Music Farm debut on Friday, April 5th 2024, on the eve of the Cooper River Bridge Run. The show will feature an all-local lineup performing a mashup-style 90s tribute that is sure to make for a special evening in the heart of downtown Charleston.
This milestone moment for Extra Chill has them bringing together a variety of local artists for tributes to some of the most powerful voices in 90s music, names who helped to shape the face of the modern music industry as we know it.
The show is the first in a larger series aimed at crafting unique tribute shows at the Music Farm, each of which will feature a different lineup of local artists performing tributes to different 90s legends, in a similar mashup style.
See lineup and full show details below.
Alanis Morissette vs. Sheryl Crow
Performed by Jenna Desmond (Babe Club), Presley Randall (Baby Yaga), Corey Campbell (Babe Club), JR Spencer (Majic Dust), Alex Brouwer (Baby Yaga), McCarthy Fitch (Inn Vinegar), and Heather Kimbrell.
Queens of 90s Hip-Hop Tribute
Performed by Toni Esther, Joi Giovanni, GiRL, and Hood Badu, with support from the band Soulful Sounds Entertainment.
DJ Mosaic Spins 90s Mashups
DJ Mosaic AKA Wes Pickell of Eyeland Graphics helping to facilitate a smooth transition of vibes.
For more information or editorial inquiries, please reply to this email or reach out to Chris Huber, editor of Extra Chill & promoter for this event: [email protected]
If I make any additional changes before sending (which I probably will) I will note them here. Feel free to chime in if you have any questions!
I will also be posting a version of this article on Extra Chill but instead of using the third person I will use a slightly more personal tone. I will adapt that and schedule the social media posts with my morning coffee before sending all this out.
