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Lead Into Gold – Episode 2 – with DMV Music Alliance

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This month’s guests are Dave Mallen and Dani Weymouth of DMV Music Alliance. The DMV Music Alliance is a Washington D.C.-based grassroots non-profit committed to uniting and serving the needs of the thousands of artists and industry professionals across Suburban Maryland, Washington, D.C., and Northern Virginia. As the first area organization of its kind, the Alliance provides educational, networking, and financial resources to local music professionals and creates and supports strong community-based initiatives, positioning the DMV to be celebrated as a vibrant, nationally recognized music scene.

Ben Ellis Pursues His Dreams with ‘not this time’

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Recent Articles By Jaci Jedrych Ben Ellis’ latest track, “not this time,” shows the merit of sticking true to your dreams. Benjamin Payne is a 19-year-old Cardiff, Wales native currently living in London studying music. He has sung ever since he can remember, deciding to try songwriting at age 10, and starting guitar lessons at […]

Argel MDR Celebrates Immigrant Journey with ‘Story We Tell’

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Recent Articles By Jaci Jedrych Inspired by the legacy of Philippine folk music, Argel MDR juxtaposes tradition and modernity, East and West, to create “Story We Tell.” Filipino-born singer Argel MDR moved to Surrey, Canada with his family when he was 15, where he is now based. He has released five singles since just 2021, […]

Aeon Station Watches Life from an ‘Observatory’

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More to Watch By Jaci Jedrych Aeon Station’s latest release, Observatory, is a hardy, heart-warming album that celebrates the perseverance of the human spirit. Longtime Wrens member Kevin Whelan worked with bandmate Jerry MacDonald, guitarist Greg Whelan, indie rock veteran Lysa Opfer, as well as Tom Beaujour to create Aeon Station.  “It’s the best I’ve […]

Barney Cortez Discovers a ‘New Age Nightmare’

Barney Cortez "New Age Nightmare"

Recent Articles By Margaret Adams Philadelphia-based artist Barney Cortez has released “New Age Nightmare;” the single ushers in Cortez’s new era and largest musical project yet: Hullabaloo. Cortez initially stepped into the indie scene with his debut LP, Pretty Thin, in 2018, and has since released two EPs: Doll City and Drive Thru Heart. The […]