If there is one thing wrong with the music industry- it is the lack of female representation and presence in positions of power and creativity. With only 2% of producers being women and only 20% of all signed musical artists being female, there is clearly a discrepancy between who is making music and who is consuming it. There is an even further lack of
Category: Artist Profiles
Quarantine Questionnaire: Venus Fly Trap
The COVID-19 pandemic did not take pity on the entertainment industry this past year as continued safety concerns effectively shut down the live event industry across the globe. Forcing many artists to put their careers on hold or move to a solely digital landscape, the pandemic has caused a large change in how musicians create and listeners consume new media- forcing many to struggle
Quarantine Questionnaire: The Hellfreaks
If you are in the market for a punk rock meets metal act that are not afraid to embrace their uniqueness and authenticity- look no further than Hungary’s own The Hellfreaks. Inspired by real life storytelling and the art of writing music that will have you moving from head to toe- The Hellfreaks are an act that stands apart from their counterparts in the
Quarantine Questionnaire: Flush
Writing your debut album and preparing for a release is stressful enough under normal circumstances. But a whole new layer of uncertainty and stress is brought on when just as you are finishing recording the entire music industry comes to a grinding halt due to an unprecedented global pandemic. In this situation you have two options: one: to put your career on hold and
Quarantine Questionnaire: Bleeding Raven
At the start of 2020, musician Dean Mason set out to create a new sort of project. Heavily inspired by industrial and grunge sounds, Mason took a step away from his main band Gnostic Gorilla to pursue a solo project focused on ambient noise, black metal and what he calls “dungeon trash.” Thus, Bleeding Raven was born. Officially debuting in mid 2020, Bleeding Raven
Quarantine Questionnaire: Arcadian Haze
When we are faced with difficult situations it is very easy to want to throw in the towel and call it quits. Especially when said difficult situation is a global pandemic that has put your entire industry on an effective hold as the world navigates new safety precautions regarding live events. But instead of calling it quits when their plans for 2020 were turned
Quarantine Questionnaire: Pressure
When 2020 began, musicians all around the world began to see the year as a prime opportunity for growth and touring. With the mess that was 2019 fully in the rearview, artists and fans alike were prepared to declare 2020 “their year,” and devote the next 12 months to perfecting their crafts and seeing as much of the world as they were able to
Quarantine Questionnaire: Baby Shakes
2020 may now officially be behind us, but that hasn’t changed the uncertainty that has taken over the future of the music industry over the past nine months. With tours still postponed, releases still being delayed, the new year has only left us longing for more answers and praying for live shows to make their triumphant comeback. And for artists such as New York’s
Quarantine Questionnaire: Eternal Closure
When the world began to close down various aspects of the music industry due to the Coronavirus pandemic earlier this year, many bands found themselves stuck between a rock and a hard place. Without the ability to tour, and with many studios around the world shutting down in an effort to help stop the spread and promote social distancing, countless artists were forced to
Quarantine Questionnaire: Fatality
One of the best parts of being a music fan is getting an inside look into an artist’s life through their music. From feelings of happiness and love to anxiety and similar mental health battles, artists open themselves up in a way other professions don’t, allowing them to connect both with fans and those around them. When UK based metal band Fatality first formed,
