DJ Forest Green calls herself a healer. That may sound lofty coming from a disc-jockey, but once you’ve listened to one of her musical sets, it makes total sense. …more

Welcome to Part 2 of Sonic Weekly’s in-depth discussion with Carl Verheyen; guitar deity, Supertramp member, and musical industry guru. Carl continues his discussion with wise words on surviving 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

What does it take to be a hugely successful guitar god, studio musician, and all around industry hot shot? Carl Verheyen’s got the answers. With a three-decade career as a …more

DJ Schools are cropping up all across the country, but their worth and legitimacy is a matter of hot debate.  Although America has been slow on the uptake compared to …more

You’re ready to embark on your first band tour—you’ve emptied your entire bank account, as well as your piggy bank and rainy day savings.  But how do you make that …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

It happens every weekend.  There’s a deliciously crowded dance floor, an in-the-groove DJ, and a mix so mind-blowing a handful of the revelers look up in awe and think, “How …more

Last time, we were talking about Pump Up the Volume—one of the greatest movies ever made about indie media and the DIY ethic.  In the film, our normally shy hero …more