Benjamin Ricci

6 Music Licensing Resources You Should Know About

Music licensing has become a means for income for many musicians now that concerts, gigs, and most live entertainment of any kind has been halted. Musicians have been working hard to find ways to pivot their careers, to continue to make music, and to perform in...
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Sean Rowe

by | Aug 8, 2012 |

“An introspective, timeless showcase of a deep-voiced singer/songwriter's gift” The Salesman and the Shark New York, NY (ANTI-) It is difficult to characterize the hefty-voiced singer/songwriter...

Poor Moon

by | Aug 8, 2012 |

“Woodsy bearded baroque-folk” Poor Moon Seattle, WA (Sub Pop) Although this is the first full-length album under the Poor Moon moniker, the musicians who make up the group are anything but strangers...

Niki & The Dove

by | Aug 8, 2012 |

“Scandinavian electronic pop-noire” Instinct Stockholm, Sweden (Sub Pop) In the Swedish tradition of perfect pop music, Niki & The Dove have produced a chart-worthy album of tenderhearted...

Mike + Ruthy

by | Aug 8, 2012 |

“When clever lyrics, beautiful harmonies, and two hearts combine” The NYC EP Woodstock, NY (Humble Abode Music) Folk duo Mike + Ruthy are back again with their newest release, The NYC EP, featuring...

Measure

by | Aug 8, 2012 |

“Textured, layered electronics; gorgeous cinematic indie pop” The Air Inside Our Lungs Brooklyn, NY (Self-released) The Air Inside Our Lungs is ethereal, rich with a tapestry of indie sounds and...

Mark Bates

by | Aug 8, 2012 |

“Glorious, calming Americana melodies in the realm of Beck, CSNY” Night Songs Los Angeles, CA (Self-released) In his new Americana-style LP Night Songs, Mark Bates delivers the goods with a feast of...

Killing California

by | Aug 8, 2012 |

“No pentagrams, no crosses, just balls” No Pentagrams No Crosses San Clemente, CA (Basement Records) Killing California is intense, simple as that. A punk band with metal-guy musicianship,...

Judgement Day

by | Aug 8, 2012 |

“String metal san guitars” Polar Shift San Francisco, CA (minus HEAD Records) Some Performer readers may already be familiar with the trio that is Judgement Day (see their cover story in our August...

Idjut Boys

by | Aug 8, 2012 |

“Crisp, chill grooves” Cellar Door London, UK (Smalltown Supersound) Normally known as DJs rocking the dance floor, Idjut Boys show their craftsmanship and restraint with Cellar Door. Opener...

Holiday Mountain

by | Aug 8, 2012 |

“Spirit blended styles” Become Who You Are Boston, MA (Self-released) Become Who You Are starts with a spacious organ, a giggle, and a question: “Are we ready?” The first words on their first...