‘NEW ARTISTS MUST BUILD SOMETHING AUTHENTIC THAT WILL CARRY THEM THROUGH THEIR CAREER.’
“As manager, you’re the driving force for your artist,” says Years & Years manager, Martha Kinn. “You’ve always got to stick to what you know is the right thing for their longevity.” Kinn and fellow senior YM&U management colleague Sophie Bloggs could write a book about the art of artist management. Spending an hour with […]
The Tragic Decline of Music Literacy (and Quality)
Throughout grade school and high school, I was fortunate to participate in quality music programs. Our high school had a top Illinois state jazz band; I also participated in symphonic band, which gave me a greater appreciation for classical music. It wasn’t enough to just read music. You would need to sight read, meaning you […]
Music Review – K-Syran “Look At What You Have”
Katrina Syran, popularly known as K-Syran, steps into the musical arena once again with a new single titled Look At What You Have. K-Syran is an exceptional artist who originally trained as an actress and was later encouraged to pursue music. K-Syran’s career has certainly blossomed over the past few years. Look At What Have is […]
The Aretha Franklin concert documentary ‘Amazing Grace’ is nothing short of a miracle
In early 1972, Aretha Franklin recorded “Amazing Grace,” a collection of gospel classics performed over two nights at the New Temple Missionary Baptist Church in Los Angeles. The legendary session — which included gospel pioneer James Cleveland, his Southern California Community Choir and esteemed session players Bernard Purdie, Cornell Dupree and Chuck Rainey — was […]
What To Expect From 47 Meters Down 3
What’s the status of 47 Meters Down 3? In 2017, British filmmaker Johannes Roberts released the firs 47 Meters Down, with new installment hitting theaters two years later in August 2019, titled 47 Meters Down: Uncaged. Both films were written by Robert and Ernest Riera, and co-produced by James Harris and Mark Lane. In the original 47 Meters Down, sisters […]
Interview With Pop/Electronica songwriter and artist. MOT AND KRID
Great to have you on Pump it up Magazine, Please, introduce yourself? Hi everybody, thank you so much for having me here at Pump It Up Magazine, my name is Mot & Krid and I am a pop/electronica songwriter and artist. What got you into music and made you realize that it was your chosen […]
Interview With Country & Western Singer RICHARD MULLIGAN
Interview With New Jersey Singer/Songwriter DOMINIC ARGIRO
Tegan & Sara “I’ll Be Back Someday”
Big Thief “Not”
