The world of booking agents is a mystical mix of cold hard business and passion for music with a large web of connections that could span the globe. From the …more

We don’t normally review concerts at Sonic Weekly, but when special circumstances merit change, we make it. And the three-day, Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival at the Empire …more

The demo is in your hand, the band is on its way over, and you’ve started calling record labels. Your dream of singing before millions is about to come true. …more

College DJ’s are surrounded by a cloud of mystique. Somewhere an undoubtedly funky college station is pumping music that has just been released or is only sold in some guy’s …more

Are you a hard core musician?   Do you despise John Mayer and Jewel for selling out?   If you are the type of artist who would sooner wear a pink tutu …more

“Open mics” which literally open the floor to all types of musicians and performers, are venues where anyone can come in and play music, read poetry, or express themselves, usually …more

It was pouring rain in Laurel Canyon, swelling a river running down the gridlocked road into Hollywood.  Rick Rubin’s sprawling, faded mansion just off of the street was bursting with …more

Criticizing the Pussycat Dolls for their music is like criticizing a porn star for her acting. You’ve missed the point entirely.

A cabaret burlesque dance group in the Hollywood …more

“The record industry discovered some time ago that there aren’t that many people who actually like music. For a lot of people, music’s annoying, …more

If you’ve ever wondered how classic recordings came to be, you need to delve into the world of Tom Dowd. …more