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Exposed Vocals Interview: Elijah Xavier on “Hope” and Moving Between R&B and Rap
Elijah Xavier talks about the optimism behind “Hope,” the studio moment that turned a rap verse into a sung one, and the…
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Cello Turns Contradiction Into Confession on “Singing to Serpents”
Cello’s nine-track Singing to Serpents moves through attachment, appetite, faith and healing without pretending emotional growth happens in a straight line.
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esperanza spalding Plays Carnegie Hall on December 18
esperanza spalding will perform at Carnegie Hall in New York City on Friday, December 18, 2026, at 9pm, according to a Concord…
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esperanza spalding Plays Carnegie Hall on December 18
esperanza spalding will perform at Carnegie Hall in New York City on Friday, December 18, 2026, at 9pm, according to a Concord Records tour alert. The concert is open to…
MUSIC INDUSTRY
Richard Lynch Named AWA Finalist for Western Country Male Vocalist
Richard Lynch is a finalist for Western Country Male Vocalist at the 2026 Academy of Western Artists (AWA) Awards. The winners will be announced…
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FLEUR ROUGE Turns “Pretty Privilege” Into a Satire of Staying Young
FLEUR ROUGE follows “Small Talk” with an alt-pop satire about beauty culture, double standards and the impossible demand to stay young.
THE GRIND
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THE GRIND
The Grind: Your Session Is Not Backed Up Until You Can Restore It
Build a recoverable music archive with complete project files, documented versions, independent backups and a real restore test.
THE GRIND
The Grind: Give Mix Notes an Engineer Can Actually Use
Replace vague revision requests with a focused listening process, clear priorities and notes that describe what the song needs.
THE GRIND
The Grind: Advance the Show Before You Load the Van
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Interviews
Exposed Vocals Interview: Elijah Xavier on “Hope” and Moving Between R&B and Rap
Elijah Xavier talks about the optimism behind “Hope,” the studio moment that turned a rap verse into a sung one, and the…
Found in the Inbox
Cello Turns Contradiction Into Confession on “Singing to Serpents”
Top Music News
esperanza spalding Plays Carnegie Hall on December 18
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Funding / Grants
2027 CPI Duo Fellowship: Free New-Music Residency for Pre-Professional Ensembles
Boscawen, New Hampshire
For: Artist · Band · Other · Must be available to travel
Deadline Jan 2, 2027
Funding / Grants
Fromm Foundation 2027 Composer Fellowships: Free Two-Week Residency Applications
Boscawen, New Hampshire
For: Songwriter · Artist · Producer · Other · Must be available to travel · Original music required
Deadline Jan 2, 2027
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Musicians Foundation: Rolling Emergency Assistance for U.S. Professional Musicians
Remote
For: Artist · Songwriter · Producer · Other
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