The Art of Business II: Creative Industry Mixer
March 25, 2023
Creative Suitland Arts Center
Suitland-Silver Hill, MD
Chuck Levin’s Washington Music Center Celebrates 65 Years of Music Retail
Go Beyond the Artist in this week’s feature with Adam Levin of Chuck Levin’s Washington Music Center, exploring the essential role of the local music store, in this series highlighting the individuals and organizations that are amplifying the DMV music community, often from behind the scenes.
“Everyone loves a star!” Or, so I’ve heard the saying.
In past times, the complete view of the team of people that worked to bring an artist to the national or internation stage was mostly obscured; the wizards behind the curtain that you need “pay no attention to.” With the rise of the DIY music industry came the global stardom of Taylor Swift.
Reflecting on the 5th Annual DC Music Summit
The 5th Annual DC Music Summit wrapped up on October 16, with a flurry of fantastic panels, a keynote speech by Anwan “Big G” Glover, performances, art installations, and more. Held at the Duke Ellington School for the Arts, the Summit’s core values of diversity, community, mastery, and service were all on full display, as music workers gathered to share their experiences and insight from the ever-growing music industry. Join contributing writer Charlie Maybee, as he reflects on the Summit with two key participants, major label mix engineer Chris Carter and hip-hop artist and educator, Marc 2 Ray.
Meet Some of This Year’s Performers at The 5th Annual DC Music Summit
This upcoming weekend, October 14-16, is the 5th Annual DC Music Summit(DCMS), “a 501(c)3 nonprofit that supports local musicians and the DC music industry by fostering inclusion, community engagement, professional development, and networking. Its annual full day event, The DC Music Summit, is an exchange hub of education, inspiration, and solutions in support of the health and growth of the DC music industry.”
To prepare for this weekend, Alchemical Records would like to introduce you to some of this year’s performers:
DC Music Summit Uplifts Creatives and Develops Personal Connections
Don’t miss out on the uplifting experience for artists and music industry professionals that is DC Music Summit, taking place Oct 14-16 at Duke Ellington School of the Arts. Join Daniel Warren Hill as he dives into the personal impact of DCMS with creative consultant Malachi Robinson and DCMS founder Dior Ashley Brown. Malachi Robinson is the founder of Point Black Creative, a creative agency with a focus on artist development and media production. He also brings his experience to Creative Suitland, and DC Music Summit, and contributes to DC Music Summit founder Dior Ashley Brown’s own creative team.
Alchemical Records Playlist Updates: Week of July 9, 2022
Recent Articles By Daniel Warren Hill This will be the last Saturday for this particular feature. Starting next week, you can expect this segment to shrink in size; I’ve committed to sharing fewer of these briefs to focus on better quality writing on my part (the songs are all brilliant), and so that you’ll have […]
Dracula Franchise Turns Up the Heat with Steamy New Single, ‘Marino’
Recent Articles By Cynthia Gross D.C.-based synth pop-soul artist Dracula Franchise turns up the heat with their steamy new single, “Marino,” featuring Meggalooch and Corsiola. Released on February 14, the bright, plush, and sensual track is the third and final single from the artist’s upcoming album scheduled to drop on April 1. “Sometimes love leads […]
Dracula Franchise Is Hooked on a Feeling with ‘Seoul City’
Recent Articles By Cynthia Gross https://youtu.be/I7vYyDMNJyc This reading of Alchemical Records content provides a multimedia experience for our audience while increasing the accessibility of our content to persons with hearing loss, low vision, dyslexia, physical or motor disabilities, or are on the autism spectrum. D.C.-based synth pop-soul artist Dracula Franchise joins forces with Megan “Meggalooch” […]
Down In The Reeds Celebrates Music’s Healing Power across Communities and Culture
Recent Articles By Cynthia Gross On October 9, Down In The Reeds, a daylong fall music festival celebrating the power of music to heal across communities and culture, returns after a two-year hiatus. The event takes place from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. on the grounds of the former Walter Reed Army Medical Center, now […]
Megan ‘Meggalooch’ Dunn Looks Outward, Reflects Inward with ‘Window’
Recent Articles By Cynthia Gross https://youtu.be/V187ZeQARV8 This Alchemical Records article is read by the author to provide a multimedia experience for our audience while increasing the accessibility of our content to persons with hearing loss, low vision, dyslexia, physical or motor disabilities, or are on the autism spectrum. With her latest single “Window,” D.C.-based jazz-pop […]
