ALBUM REVIEW: Fossilization – Leprous Daylight


 

 

This Brazillan death metal band Fossilization throws you into the grinding grooves of their sound right from the very first riff of “Once Was God”. Leprous Daylight (Everlasting Spew) is their debut full-length so they obviously feel like they must prove the crushing might of their sonic brutality. 

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INTERVIEW: Broken Clover Records’ Mickey Darius on DIY Labels, and How Artists Can Make More Money


We caught up last fall with Broken Clover Records boss Mickey Darius. The label operator lives in the Bay Area but works with a plethora of artists across different genres all over the world. Mickey shared with us his origin story, how he created a label model that really pays artists and his thoughts on streaming services. 

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Dumb and Dumbest Podcast #126: Interview with Garth McKee of Crown and Throne Ltd.


Garth McKee’s story has had several arcs as an independent record label owner including his current companies Crown and Throne Ltd. and Oinari Media. He’s also had a fascinating personal journey in life and business. Dumb and Dumbest Podcast number #126 is streaming now and it’s an Interview with Garth McKee of Crown and Throne Ltd. Hosted by Matt Bacon (Dropout Media, Ripple Music, Prophecy Productions) and Publicist Curtis Dewar (Dewar PR), they also offer The Music Marketing Challenge, a low cost, super high-value private training to bands and artists. Get hands-on practical experience to market your band like a pro today! Message them at the links below.  Continue reading →