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“UTOPIA” BY KING WHISKER OUT NOW!
King Whisker, Utopia, New Music, Rock, Alternative, Punk, Punk Rock, San Diego Band
“UTOPIA” BY KING WHISKER OUT NOW!
King Whisker, Utopia, New Music, Rock, Alternative, Punk, Punk Rock, San Diego Band

“Utopia” by King Whisker is out now! Let’s learn more about the band and the creation of this awesome song.

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King Whisker, Utopia, New Music, Rock, Alternative, Punk, Punk Rock, San Diego Band
Top Five Acts at Lightning in a Bottle 2024
Lighting in a Bottle, ISOXO, MIA, The Wandering Menstruals, Honey Dijon, Floating Points, PawPaw Rod, BLAQ PAGES, Fatboy Slim, Skrillex, NIA Archives
Top Five Acts at Lightning in a Bottle 2024
Lighting in a Bottle, ISOXO, MIA, The Wandering Menstruals, Honey Dijon, Floating Points, PawPaw Rod, BLAQ PAGES, Fatboy Slim, Skrillex, NIA Archives

Here is a list of the Top 5 performances at the 2024 Lightning in the Bottle Festival!

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Lighting in a Bottle, ISOXO, MIA, The Wandering Menstruals, Honey Dijon, Floating Points, PawPaw Rod, BLAQ PAGES, Fatboy Slim, Skrillex, NIA Archives
Meet Ryan Sheker
Ryan Sheker, San Diego, Artist, Meet the Artist, New Artist
Meet Ryan Sheker
Ryan Sheker, San Diego, Artist, Meet the Artist, New Artist

Meet local San Diego artist, Ryan Sheker!

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Ryan Sheker, San Diego, Artist, Meet the Artist, New Artist
An Interview With Chorduroy
An Interview With Chorduroy

An interview with the local San Diego band Chorduroy, in which we get to talk about their newest album and plans for the future!

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“Wish You Were Mine” By Daddy Out Now!
Daddy, Wish You Were Mine, Out Now, New Music, New Single
“Wish You Were Mine” By Daddy Out Now!
Daddy, Wish You Were Mine, Out Now, New Music, New Single

“Wish You Were Mine” by the band Daddy is out now!

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Daddy, Wish You Were Mine, Out Now, New Music, New Single
Meet The Band Atomic Surfers: New Album "Anger Issues" Coming Soon!
Atomic Surfers, New Release, Anger Issues, Meet the Band, New Album, Coming Soon
Meet The Band Atomic Surfers: New Album "Anger Issues" Coming Soon!
Atomic Surfers, New Release, Anger Issues, Meet the Band, New Album, Coming Soon

Meet the band Atomic Surfers and take a glimpse at their soon-to-be-released next album, “Anger Issues,” recorded here at Amplified Studios!

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Atomic Surfers, New Release, Anger Issues, Meet the Band, New Album, Coming Soon
New Release from This Side of Wednesday: “Do You Remember” Out Now!
This Side of Wednesday, New Release, New Music, Paino, San Diego Artist, Do You Remember
New Release from This Side of Wednesday: “Do You Remember” Out Now!
This Side of Wednesday, New Release, New Music, Paino, San Diego Artist, Do You Remember

The new Release “Do You Remember” from This Side of Wednesday is out now!

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This Side of Wednesday, New Release, New Music, Paino, San Diego Artist, Do You Remember
Top 10 Performances at Wonderfront 2024
Wonderfront, Top 10, Performer, Performances, Dominic Fike, Saint Luna, Unknown Mortal Orchestra, JID, Carly Rae Jepsen
Top 10 Performances at Wonderfront 2024
Wonderfront, Top 10, Performer, Performances, Dominic Fike, Saint Luna, Unknown Mortal Orchestra, JID, Carly Rae Jepsen

Wondering what the top 10 performances were at Wonderfront this year? We’ve got you covered!

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Wonderfront, Top 10, Performer, Performances, Dominic Fike, Saint Luna, Unknown Mortal Orchestra, JID, Carly Rae Jepsen
Lightning in a Bottle 2024 Review: Leave Your Sanity At The Door (or a tale of pickles and princesses)
LiB, Lighting in a Bottle, Review, Festival
Lightning in a Bottle 2024 Review: Leave Your Sanity At The Door (or a tale of pickles and princesses)
LiB, Lighting in a Bottle, Review, Festival

A review on Lighting in a Bottle!

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LiB, Lighting in a Bottle, Review, Festival
Wonderfront 2024 Review
Wonderfront, 2024, Dominic Fike, Festival, San Diego, Saint Luna, Review
Wonderfront 2024 Review
Wonderfront, 2024, Dominic Fike, Festival, San Diego, Saint Luna, Review

A review of Wonderfront 2024!

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Wonderfront, 2024, Dominic Fike, Festival, San Diego, Saint Luna, Review
The "Wizards Glass" EP By Chorduroy: A Quick Overview
Indie, Indie Rock, Punk, Garage Rock, San Diego Band, Local Band, DIY Music Scene, Wizards Glass
The "Wizards Glass" EP By Chorduroy: A Quick Overview
Indie, Indie Rock, Punk, Garage Rock, San Diego Band, Local Band, DIY Music Scene, Wizards Glass

A quick overlook of Chorduroy’s newest EP “Wizards Glass” which is out now on all platforms!

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Indie, Indie Rock, Punk, Garage Rock, San Diego Band, Local Band, DIY Music Scene, Wizards Glass
Kacy Hill is coming to San Diego on June 9th at The Casbah! 
Kacy Hill, The Casbah, San Diego, June 9th, Folk, Singer-Songwriter, Singer, Songwriter, Pop
Kacy Hill is coming to San Diego on June 9th at The Casbah! 
Kacy Hill, The Casbah, San Diego, June 9th, Folk, Singer-Songwriter, Singer, Songwriter, Pop

Kacy Hill is coming to San Diego on June 9th! Here is all the information you need to know about it.

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Kacy Hill, The Casbah, San Diego, June 9th, Folk, Singer-Songwriter, Singer, Songwriter, Pop
FOX MICHAELS AND THE REAL NICE RASCALS: A Soulful Performer in A Dignified Suit
Fox Michaels, Fox Michaels and the Real Nice Rascals, Soulful, Vintage, Performer, San Diego Band, San Diego Artist, Meet The Artist
FOX MICHAELS AND THE REAL NICE RASCALS: A Soulful Performer in A Dignified Suit
Fox Michaels, Fox Michaels and the Real Nice Rascals, Soulful, Vintage, Performer, San Diego Band, San Diego Artist, Meet The Artist

Take a look into TWO recent performances by Fox Michaels and the Real Nice Rascals!

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Fox Michaels, Fox Michaels and the Real Nice Rascals, Soulful, Vintage, Performer, San Diego Band, San Diego Artist, Meet The Artist
Erratic Impulse: San Diego’s Unforgettable “Gateway” Metal Band
Meet the Band, Erratic Impulse, Gateway, Metal, San Diego Band
Erratic Impulse: San Diego’s Unforgettable “Gateway” Metal Band
Meet the Band, Erratic Impulse, Gateway, Metal, San Diego Band

Meet Erratic Impulse, San Diego’s unforgettable “gateway” band!

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Meet the Band, Erratic Impulse, Gateway, Metal, San Diego Band
Are You Wondering Who To See At Wonderfront 2024?
Wonderfront, Who to See, San Diego, Festival
Are You Wondering Who To See At Wonderfront 2024?
Wonderfront, Who to See, San Diego, Festival

Are you wondering who is playing at Wonderfront Festival this year? Here is all the information on who is playing and who we suggest you see!

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Wonderfront, Who to See, San Diego, Festival
Who To See at LiB (Lightning in a Bottle)
LiB, Lighting in a Bottle, M.I.A, ISOXO, Fatboy Slim
Who To See at LiB (Lightning in a Bottle)
LiB, Lighting in a Bottle, M.I.A, ISOXO, Fatboy Slim

Here are some artists you should go see at LiB (Lighting in a Bottle)!

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LiB, Lighting in a Bottle, M.I.A, ISOXO, Fatboy Slim
Drew Holcomb Playing At Belly Up On May 12th
Drew Holcomb, Belly Up, May
Drew Holcomb Playing At Belly Up On May 12th
Drew Holcomb, Belly Up, May

Drew Holcomb is coming to San Diego on May 12th!

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Drew Holcomb, Belly Up, May
Lightning in a Bottle is Coming to SoCal! Are You Ready?
Lighting in a Bottle, LiB, SoCal, Are You Ready?, EDM, Festival
Lightning in a Bottle is Coming to SoCal! Are You Ready?
Lighting in a Bottle, LiB, SoCal, Are You Ready?, EDM, Festival

SoCal! Lighting in a Bottle is coming our way! Here are a few things you need to know to get ready.

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Lighting in a Bottle, LiB, SoCal, Are You Ready?, EDM, Festival
Meet Strawberry Cassette
Strawberry Cassette, Meet the Artist, Indie, Local Band, New Band, New Music
Meet Strawberry Cassette
Strawberry Cassette, Meet the Artist, Indie, Local Band, New Band, New Music

Meet the artist/band Strawberry Cassette!

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Strawberry Cassette, Meet the Artist, Indie, Local Band, New Band, New Music
Intimate and indie: Lime Cordiale comes to San Diego 4/20/24
Indie, Disco, Intimate, Lime Cordiale, San Diego, 4/20, Show Preview
Intimate and indie: Lime Cordiale comes to San Diego 4/20/24
Indie, Disco, Intimate, Lime Cordiale, San Diego, 4/20, Show Preview

Lime Cordiale is playing at the Music Box 4/20/24!

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Indie, Disco, Intimate, Lime Cordiale, San Diego, 4/20, Show Preview
Meet The Artist: Jaysin Cadell
Meet the Artist, Jaysin Cadell, New Music
Meet The Artist: Jaysin Cadell
Meet the Artist, Jaysin Cadell, New Music

Meet the Artist Jaysin Cadell!

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Meet the Artist, Jaysin Cadell, New Music
I Survived the One Love Festival and All I Got Was Good Vibes
One Love Festival, Good Vibes, Survived, Jumal, Spring Valley, Jnx, Now or Never, GoodVibesNetwork, One Love Lunar Solar Eclipse Festival, Ryan Valenzuela, Adam Barrows, Odilon, The Observerz, Juniper, Shuu
I Survived the One Love Festival and All I Got Was Good Vibes
One Love Festival, Good Vibes, Survived, Jumal, Spring Valley, Jnx, Now or Never, GoodVibesNetwork, One Love Lunar Solar Eclipse Festival, Ryan Valenzuela, Adam Barrows, Odilon, The Observerz, Juniper, Shuu

Here is a glimpse of everything you missed at the One Love Festival!

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One Love Festival, Good Vibes, Survived, Jumal, Spring Valley, Jnx, Now or Never, GoodVibesNetwork, One Love Lunar Solar Eclipse Festival, Ryan Valenzuela, Adam Barrows, Odilon, The Observerz, Juniper, Shuu
Artist Spotlight April 2024: "Tunnel Vision" by Courtside Betty Out Now! 
Courtside Betty, New Music, New Single, Tunnel Vision
Artist Spotlight April 2024: "Tunnel Vision" by Courtside Betty Out Now! 
Courtside Betty, New Music, New Single, Tunnel Vision

Our Artist Spotlight for April 2024 is Courtside Betty! Check out their new single “Tunnel Vision,” out now on all platforms!

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Courtside Betty, New Music, New Single, Tunnel Vision
Tips From The Industry: 5 Content Ideas to Hype Up your Next Release
Tips From the Industry, Content Ideas, Hype, Next Release, Release, Tips and Tricks
Tips From The Industry: 5 Content Ideas to Hype Up your Next Release
Tips From the Industry, Content Ideas, Hype, Next Release, Release, Tips and Tricks

Here are 5 content ideas to hype up your next release!

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Tips From the Industry, Content Ideas, Hype, Next Release, Release, Tips and Tricks
R.A.P. Ferreira and Fumitake Tamura: Review
R.A.P. Ferriera, Fumitake Tamura, New Music, Music Review, The First To Make Contact When We Dap
R.A.P. Ferreira and Fumitake Tamura: Review
R.A.P. Ferriera, Fumitake Tamura, New Music, Music Review, The First To Make Contact When We Dap

A review of “The First Fist to Make Contact When We Dap” By R.A.P. Ferreira and Fumitake Tamura.

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R.A.P. Ferriera, Fumitake Tamura, New Music, Music Review, The First To Make Contact When We Dap
MEET THE ARTIST: MALCOM HOLMAN
Malcom Holman
MEET THE ARTIST: MALCOM HOLMAN
Malcom Holman

Meet the artist Malcom Holman!

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Malcom Holman
San Diego Bands Congregate In Jamul This Weekend
One Love, Festival
San Diego Bands Congregate In Jamul This Weekend
One Love, Festival

Come to the One Love Festival happening this weekend!

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One Love, Festival
Tips From The Industry: Creative Revenue Streams for Independent Artists
Tips, Tips and Tricks, Tips From the Industry, Creative, Revenue, Streams, Independent Artists
Tips From The Industry: Creative Revenue Streams for Independent Artists
Tips, Tips and Tricks, Tips From the Industry, Creative, Revenue, Streams, Independent Artists

Here are some creative revenue stream ideas for independent artists!

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Tips, Tips and Tricks, Tips From the Industry, Creative, Revenue, Streams, Independent Artists
Meet The Artist: Colin Rich
Colin Rich, Colin, Rich, Meet The Artist
Meet The Artist: Colin Rich
Colin Rich, Colin, Rich, Meet The Artist

Meet the Artist Colin Rich!

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Colin Rich, Colin, Rich, Meet The Artist
R.A.P. Ferriera is Coming to San Diego
R.A.P. Ferriera, San Diego, Playing, Show
R.A.P. Ferriera is Coming to San Diego
R.A.P. Ferriera, San Diego, Playing, Show

R.A.P Ferriera is coming to San Diego, CA! Grab tickets while you still can!

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R.A.P. Ferriera, San Diego, Playing, Show

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Music Uploading Checklist: So You Can Collect All Your Royalties
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Music Uploading Checklist: So You Can Collect All Your Royalties

Uploading your music to a distributor can be a daunting task. You might be asking yourself: Did I do it right? Am I getting all my royalties? These are all fair questions to ask yourself but don't worry, we've put together this article so that you cover all your bases and are entirely protected.

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