Tunezy Does Coachella.
It was our first time out at Palm Desert for the Coachella Music Festival, soaking up the sun and enjoying the incredible and perpetual line up of music. While passes had long been sold out, we were so lucky to get our hands on some VIPs so we could saunter in and celebrity spot.
The west coast is such an incredible place - from the hot spring/summer days to the cool desert evenings, not only did you have a wide array of fashion stomp the grounds, but a drastically different music experience as the sun set. Hint hint: Tunezy has a few West Coast Experiences coming right up in May as well with some of our new artists.
Here are a few of our grand highlights:
![Grab your boots and a glass of red. The urban cowgirl has arrived. Meet Jacelyn Holmes - singer, songwriter, guitarist and energizer bunny. With her bewitching eyes and seductive smile, it’s easy to see why this lovely lady started off her career as an actress. Lucky for us, she soon switched gears to the musical side of things and well, just listen to this.
Unlike an ordinary country crooner, Jacelyn blends her smooth, cooing vocals with a bit of jazz, pop and rock to create a new fusion of genres and alternative country sound that is distinctly hers and hers alone. Jacelyn was made for this, and if her natural passion doesn’t win you over, then her bubbly, beaming personality sure will.
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Jacelyn’s debut EP ‘As Is’ was released November 2010 to widespread acclaim, and oh hey - she’s picked up myriad of regional music awards too - no big deal. This past December, Jacelyn released her holiday single, ‘Waiting for Christmas’ to positive acclaim, heavy radio airplay and went on tour with the award-winning band, The Sugar Devils.This songstress may be an Ontario-native, but she’s a world traveler and has performed all over the globe, including headlining a Starbucks acoustic tour and showcasing at Canadian Music Week. Jacelyn’s on her way to country stardom and we’re tagging along for the ride with our boots in tow.How did your debut EP ‘As Is’ come together and how did it feel to receive immediate recognition when your songs ‘Growin’ Up’ and ‘Speechless’ were featured in the 2011 movie Sophie?I am fairly new at expressing myself creatively through singing and songwriting. My first project, ‘As Is’, felt very organic and I listened to my intuition when it came to manifesting the sound I heard in my head. It was an amazing opportunity to work with my friends who happened to be incredible musicians and wanted to help me on my musical journey.
When my first single ‘Growin’ Up’ was picked to be the theme song for the feature film “Sophie” I was absolutely shocked! Truly, I was so thrilled to be a part of a movie in a way that I have never ever been before. The movie then took another one of my songs, ‘Speechless’ to use in the movie and I was officially on Cloud 9 at that point.What was it like transitioning from an entertainer and actress to a musician?It felt natural. Although I miss acting now, I knew I had to focus my attention on growing within the musical community if I wanted to be taken seriously. Performing on stage, behind the camera or with a band is all the same language to me - being present and vulnerable. Although, some people may be happy to hear that I am getting back into acting in 2014!
Your single ‘Growin’ Up’ has been called “a thoughtful exploration of love and loss in the battlefield of relationships”. What was your inspiration for this song?This song was inspired by a past relationship, one that dragged on longer than it should have because I felt comfortable. Often many girls do this - they mistake comfort for love. I knew there were many red flags in our relationship, like verbal bullying, but I chose to ignore them because I was afraid of losing the person I thought I was going to marry.
When you find the strength to take a healthy risk, it really opens your eyes and you realize you were so wrong! Often, writing songs is a way to work through all areas of my life and if a common theme keeps appearing in my writing sessions, I know I need to do something about it.You have been working with the youth organization TAP (Turn Around Projects). Tell us more about the organization and your involvement with them.Turn Around Projects is amazing! My close friend Tiffany Stull is the co-founder of this organization. She also has a full time job and has a newborn baby. I feel so privileged to be called upon to assist in different ways. I perform to raise money for projects and programs, and I traveled to Jamaica this past summer and worked with disenfranchised youth in music and theatre. In Canada, the youth are so blessed to have the freedom to express themselves in many shapes and forms, without judgment and often with encouragement. This is not the case in Jamaica. The barriers that stand in the way of these defenseless children would leave even adults in North America crippled, but somehow they push on. This is why it is imperative we open our hearts, minds, talents and wallets to giving back, not just to our own communities, but internationally as well. Otherwise, we fail each other. The kids in Jamaica are now my brothers and sisters and I will never stop loving them and encouraging them to follow their dreams. Funny enough, I reached out because I wanted to help and offer change, and in turn they changed me more than I could have ever known.
What are your goals for this year and what can your fans look forward to in 2013?As well as writing and performing in Canada, I am thrilled that I will be traveling and performing in a lot of other countries. This year, I am also launching a special company called “OurSong”, which takes the stories of those getting married, engaged or celebrating an anniversary and wish to have their own song. OurSong will be a personal project of mine where I will be writing all the songs for these lucky couples!Also, we hope to track another single on country radio stations this summer since our Christmas single, “Waiting For Christmas” was received well by listeners across Canada.* * *Visit Jacelyn online hereLike Jacelyn on FacebookTweet Jacelyn on TwitterWatch Jacelyn on YouTube
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Grab your boots and a glass of red. The urban cowgirl has arrived. Meet Jacelyn Holmes - singer, songwriter, guitarist and energizer bunny. With her bewitching eyes and seductive smile, it’s easy to see why this lovely lady started off her career as an actress. Lucky for us, she soon switched gears to the musical side of things and well, just listen to this.
Unlike an ordinary country crooner, Jacelyn blends her smooth, cooing vocals with a bit of jazz, pop and rock to create a new fusion of genres and alternative country sound that is distinctly hers and hers alone. Jacelyn was made for this, and if her natural passion doesn’t win you over, then her bubbly, beaming personality sure will.
![We can add another Simone to the world of powerhouse musicians. Like Nina before her, Andria Simone commands the stage with her authoritative vocals, sensual-cathartic croons and emotive presence. Armed with her throaty raspy voice and adventurous spirit, this soul-pop singer/songwriter is undeniably en route to being in the of mix of reigning female songstresses like Adele, Alicia Keys and Amy Winehouse and hey - she already has the readymade initial “A”. Andria’s debut EP “Nothing Comes Easy” was released this past October, full of catchy melodies, upbeat explicit female anthems and soulful ballads already garnering goosebumps and buzz within the music industry.
Hailing from Toronto, Andria has seen and experienced much of the world over her 24 years, but that’s not to say it’s been an easy journey. After watching just a snippet from her music video for the single ‘Shame’, you’d never believe Andria barely passed high school vocal class, or that she had to work to gain the confidence to pursue her natural craft. We chat with this rising superstar about her musical journey, her debut EP and grab some words of advice.
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Describe the journey that led you to become a singer and songwriter? As a kid, I always wrote my feelings down and sang about them - but I didn’t even make it into elementary school choir (we were 8 years old… every kid made it) and barely passed high school vocals. All these things made me insecure about pursuing music when I was young, which worked out for the better because I still had a lot of confidence and maturity to gain. After high school, I traveled to Lviv, Ukraine where I stayed with uncle for three months. I owe a lot to him as he pushed me into music by signing me up for flute, piano and vocal lessons with a gypsy named Zita, and sent me to Spain and Wales for writing courses. I only had 2 CDs with me at the time, Michael Buble and Amy Winehouse. I learned and mimicked the entire Back to Black album and thought to myself - Wow if I can do that, I can be a singer and you know what - I will. I came back to Toronto feeling like a brand new woman - and just started telling people I was a singer! You’re currently signed with Artist-tree Music Group as their flagship artist. How were you discovered? One night I met this young handsome man outside of a club. I told him I was a singer and he said he was a producer, so I jumped on the opportunity by singing him an Alicia Keys song. We worked together for a year or so and afterwards I kept exploring and working with different people, but they never quite understood me. Around 2011, Demetri James enters the picture as a referral from a good friend. We met at Starbucks to get a vibe for each other and there was an instant musical attraction from both ends. We set a date to meet Demetri’s mentor, Greg Kavanagh, and as soon as I met Greg I knew that was it - these are my guys! We hopped on the Soul Train, never to look back. What are the perks of being involved in the songwriting process for your music?Being involved in itself is the most important part as I find songwriting very therapeutic. I don’t think I could constantly be singing someone else’s feelings.
Obviously, there are amazing songwriters out there but it doesn’t feel authentic coming from me. I’m also biased because I’ve always been a part of my writing, and I want people who enjoy my music to really know me on all levels. However, that’s not to say I would never sing a cover or sing a song written for me, but the more hands-on and involved I can be, the better. Your song “Do What I Want” is a strong song with an obvious theme of feminism in it. Do you consider yourself a feminist?I love being a woman! We hold a lot of power, and sometimes, we don’t even realize it. But — I love men too and we would be pretty frustrated without them. I simply want to make it clear how important females are and we should never devalue ourselves. We females need to stand up for what we believe in and back up our fellow sisters. We don’t need to turn on each other or get catty; we need to stick together and share ideas - this is when we’re at our strongest. As for the song, I’m not a big fan of rules and I never have been, so I’ll never be in a controlling relationship. If any man tries to alter my independence …I’ll show him the door. Fortunately, none have tried yet — maybe they listened to that song!
Which is your personal favorite track from your debt EP “Nothing Comes Easy” and why?‘Nothing Comes Easy’ - the title says it all. If it comes easy - what’s the fun in that? I love learning from trial and error. I am not a perfectionist by any means, but I love constant improvement, and believe there should never be a limit to learning. If perfection is your goal, you’ll just be driving yourself crazy. The influence for this song came from a person who had a tough time accepting failure.
A piece of advice for all the people who want to follow their dream of becoming a musician but have limitations to pursue it as a career? First and foremost, no matter the limitations, make sure you’re pursuing this for yourself. Then, the people who want to bring you down won’t matter.
Also, just be intensely passionate about what you do. You should feel successful just from being able to play an instrument or being able to sing, and if people end up enjoying what you do, all the better. If you have this mindframe, the ‘no’s’ won’t sting as much.
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We can add another Simone to the world of powerhouse musicians. Like Nina before her, Andria Simone commands the stage with her authoritative vocals, sensual-cathartic croons and emotive presence. Armed with her throaty raspy voice and adventurous spirit, this soul-pop singer/songwriter is undeniably en route to being in the of mix of reigning female songstresses like Adele, Alicia Keys and Amy Winehouse and hey - she already has the readymade initial “A”.
Andria’s debut EP “Nothing Comes Easy” was released this past October, full of catchy melodies, upbeat explicit female anthems and soulful ballads already garnering goosebumps and buzz within the music industry.
Hailing from Toronto, Andria has seen and experienced much of the world over her 24 years, but that’s not to say it’s been an easy journey. After watching just a snippet from her music video for the single ‘Shame’, you’d never believe Andria barely passed high school vocal class, or that she had to work to gain the confidence to pursue her natural craft. We chat with this rising superstar about her musical journey, her debut EP and grab some words of advice.
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![Some people have it, some people don’t. After watching Rushil’s debut single and music video, “Here and There,” nobody would deny this 18-year old has raw charisma, true passion and songwriting flair.
It’s hard to believe this is Rushil’s debut music video. The artistic grit and intensity poured into this breathtaking video, combined with the deep emotion in his voice make Rushil more than just a man with his guitar. If Rushil’s remarkable rich, ragged voice doesn’t seduce you — then his creative courage will. Influenced by different upbringings in India, England, and Cyprus, Rushil has been studying law at the acclaimed University of Oxford. However, he is also embarking on a musical journey to create a new future for himself, by choosing music over legal contracts. To say this is a change would be understatement, as Rushil hopes to completely transform his possibilities and redefine himself. Meet the man behind the music.
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Q: You have described music as an “omnipresent force” in your life. Tell us about the musical influences in your childhood that shaped your personality as a musician. A: As a child, there was a multitude of different genres around me. My mom used to listen to an old tape deck in the car, which had everything from reggae to old western country and everything in-between. I remember taking an extreme liking to blues when I was young, something I’m actually revisiting again. From those genres, I slowly graduated into commercial punk rock bands like Green Day, which my friends were crazy about at the time. I was about 15 when I started getting into the style of music that really molded me. It was a combination of The Fray’s How to Save a Life , John Mayer’s Continuum, Counting Crows’ Recovering the Satellites, Damien Rice’s O and 9, and of course, Radiohead’s OK Computer. That’s where I’m at right now, but I come across new things everyday.
Some of the most inspirational influences for my music are accidental and subconscious things, things I’m not aware of until I look back months later. Q: Your producer found you at the age of 14, when you were in a band with friends. How does it feel to be discovered at such a young age?A: Honestly, writing and playing music is the only option I work with in my head when I try and picture the future. To be given the opportunity to actually do that is incredible. I only hope I keep doing this. Right now, I’m still balancing my education with music, but at some point I really hope to focus solely and completely on music. I’ve been told I’m young and I should be patient, but I honestly cannot wait for the next phase of my music career.
Q: What are some of the biggest hurdles you’ve faced so far as a musician?A: I suppose the largest hurdle for any musician, or anyone who wants to do something slightly off the beaten track for that matter, is the lack of belief due to the lack of stability that comes with this choice, which could be internal or external.
The resounding question from others is always: “But you know barely anyone makes it right?” Regardless, I cannot see myself doing anything else apart from this, so I’ll take my chances! I come from a family that strongly values highly regarded education and a stable job, so getting support was an issue. As a result, I’m balancing both music and an education, which is somewhat of a hurdle. I hope to completely overcome this and convince myself and others to completely believe in this musical journey.
Q: Talk about your upcoming album “Oscillations” and the release in January 2013.A: Oscillations is a 13 song record that has been an emotional diary for me. It covers a large spread of time, as it contains songs I wrote 4 years ago, and songs I’ve written less than 4 months ago. I use writing as a “emotional exhaust pipe” and eventually decided to just choose a bunch of tracks and make an album out of it. It’s something I’m really proud of and I cannot wait to see how it’s received. My team and I have been working on it for about a year and a half now.Q: You are passionate about live performances, are you going to be touring soon?A: There isn’t anything planned for the immediate future, but my band and I will be playing sporadically from time to time around the UK, especially in Oxford. We’ll definitely keep Tunezy posted!Rushil recently released the debut album on January 3 so you may have seen him out and about all the web - since Oscillations reached #1 on the Cypriot iTunes chart! * * *
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Some people have it, some people don’t. After watching Rushil’s debut single and music video, “Here and There,” nobody would deny this 18-year old has raw charisma, true passion and songwriting flair.
It’s hard to believe this is Rushil’s debut music video. The artistic grit and intensity poured into this breathtaking video, combined with the deep emotion in his voice make Rushil more than just a man with his guitar.
If Rushil’s remarkable rich, ragged voice doesn’t seduce you — then his creative courage will.
Influenced by different upbringings in India, England, and Cyprus, Rushil has been studying law at the acclaimed University of Oxford. However, he is also embarking on a musical journey to create a new future for himself, by choosing music over legal contracts. To say this is a change would be understatement, as Rushil hopes to completely transform his possibilities and redefine himself.
Meet the man behind the music.
![Moulann has been charming worldwide audiences since the release of her first album in 2003, which sold out after two prints, even with no publicity. After demand for a more global launch, she’s back with her sophomore album, Spirals and Mazes, filled with twelve original songs, sure to warm even the coldest of souls.Her natural ability to blend harmonious, original melodies with lyrical, modern elements speaks for itself. When Moulann sings, you can’t help but feel she is baring her heart and her deepest secrets with the audience. Moulann is a true emotive artist. Like a dancer on stage, Moulann dances on the piano with her stirring, expressive tone and eloquent movement. It’s easy to hear Moulann’s diverse range of influences in her music. Whether she’s performing a sultry, smoky cover of Lana Del Rey, a quirky mash-up of Britney Spears, or a smooth, calming original song, Moulann’s creations are authentic and memorable.Tunezy was lucky to chat with Moulann after her tour in Asia - here’s 5 quick questions with the seductive songwriter:
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Q: You’re an accomplished award winning pianist, and you also have your Masters in Music Composition. Explain your process in merging your classical background with modern styles.A: It’s not so much a “merging of styles” for me, but rather it’s something that’s become an innate part of how I experience and create music. A non-musical analogy to best describe this is of a chef trained in a particular “authentic” cuisine and yet, finds another style for inspiration. The chef uses the training and skills from the first style to apply to the new cuisine. They may add personal preferences of spice, texture and ingredients in order to create a “fusion cuisine” with unexpected flavor combinations. Hopefully this will result in a culinary masterpiece!These days, most musical artists draw from a variety of stylistic sources. I feel my classical background provided me with early exposure to precision, attention to detail, a sense of structure and a solid understanding of music theory, which are all (in my opinion) important and transferable skills to all musical styles.Q: You’ve performed all over the world! What are your favorite places you have performed in, and how different are the fans?A: The world is full of beautiful places and people, each with its own magic! Off the top of my head, my favorite places I’ve visited so far include: Taipei, Beijing, Bali, Hawaii, Paris, and Tofino.
On an artistic level, I feel most understood by European audiences. But, the sheer size and enthusiasm of Chinese audiences is enough to make anyone feel like a superstar.I find any place where I can speak the language is a great place to connect with people. The word “fan” makes me blush, but I am always glad when I find listeners and meet nice people.Q: Who are you listening to right now? A: Since I recently came back from China, I am listening to new discovered Mongolian and Tibetan music. Clara C is a beautiful vocalist and I am always in awe of multi-instrumentalists like Alex Goot! Q: Where do you draw inspiration from?A: I am inspired by love, nature and the wonders of life. I also draw inspiration from other people’s creations, experiences and stories.Q: What should we expect from you in the future?A: I will be taking requests for cover songs. In terms of original music, there’s a lot on the drawing board — stay tuned on Tunezy!Check out Moulann’s hypnotizing new album in our Marketplace. Tunezy is also offering a free download of Moulann’s original song, “Move On”!* * *Like Moulann on FacebookTweet Moulann on TwitterListen to Moulann hereDownload a free track here](http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_mefw7c0gYX1roupd2o1_1280.jpg)
Moulann has been charming worldwide audiences since the release of her first album in 2003, which sold out after two prints, even with no publicity. After demand for a more global launch, she’s back with her sophomore album, Spirals and Mazes, filled with twelve original songs, sure to warm even the coldest of souls.
Her natural ability to blend harmonious, original melodies with lyrical, modern elements speaks for itself. When Moulann sings, you can’t help but feel she is baring her heart and her deepest secrets with the audience. Moulann is a true emotive artist. Like a dancer on stage, Moulann dances on the piano with her stirring, expressive tone and eloquent movement.
It’s easy to hear Moulann’s diverse range of influences in her music. Whether she’s performing a sultry, smoky cover of Lana Del Rey, a quirky mash-up of Britney Spears, or a smooth, calming original song, Moulann’s creations are authentic and memorable.
Tunezy was lucky to chat with Moulann after her tour in Asia - here’s 5 quick questions with the seductive songwriter:
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![Bleed Electric is Breaking Boundaries
Bleed Electric is the triple threat of triple threats. Hot off the release of their latest EP, fearlessly titled ‘This Is My Masterpiece’, all three members of the group, Chris “MUG5” Maguire, Silk, and Siege, are masters of producing, rapping and singing.Bleed Electric’s creative sound is an eruptive amalgamation of electro hip-hop, r&b and rock. No one would ever guess this group’s 4th studio EP was actually created two years ago, in 2010. In fact, that’s the exact cutting-edge style that Bleed Electric goes for, defining their own sound as “future fresh.”The group is currently continents apart, with founder MUG5 now in New York City, and Silk and Siege back in the UK. Yet, working in silos is not an option as the boys harness technology to cohesively progress a new genre of music. Meet Chris “MUG5” Maguire, of Bleed Electric.
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How did the band come into being and what is the inspiration for your music?
Bleed Electric started off as my side project. During my down days, I was working on tracks at my studio, Screamadelica Studios, in Cardiff Bay, Wales. Silk and Siege came to the studio to record their debut mixtape and I was blown away by their lyricism and mad skills. I think they recorded 12 rap songs in 4 hours! I was impressed and asked the guys to join almost instantly. We put all our ideas into the pot, and Bleed Electric as it is today, was officially formed. The inspiration for our music is musical freedom, skirting genres and always trying new sounds and technologies to progress forward. I also own and run the highly-respected musical opinion website AltSounds.com. Since 2004, I’ve been discovering new music to showcase to the world, which also inspires our music.Let’s talk about your first album, ‘The Butterfly Effect’ and the reaction of the fans to the obvious theme of realism in it.
‘The Butterfly Effect’ never fully completed. This first album was a wild and messed-up way for all of us to get to know each other quickly. We had songs that audibly depicted crime scenes, hostage situations, and even cop chases. It was a movie within an album.Chris “MUG5” Maguire, you direct most of the artwork and videos for Bleed Electric, as well as for other musicians. Does this enhance the way your fans experience your music?
For me, it is important to try and offer as much as possible to fans. One example of which was on our 3rd EP, “Let The Invasion Begin.” I did an individual piece of hi-res artwork for every song on the album. The art was all inspired by the music and I listened to each track on loop while creating each piece of art.We then gave each song and the associated artwork away for free on 6 different online publications. The cool thing was the artwork files were big enough to be printed as wide as 6 feet, so fans not only got our music, but free artwork that could be hung on walls or made into a canvas.Is your EP ‘This Is My Masterpiece’ really your ultimate piece?
The name itself actually inspired a strong visual within me. This past year I had been doing a lot of work with high-fashion brands in NYC, and one thing I learned is less is often more.‘This Is My Masterpiece’ as a title alone, inspired artwork before even starting the music. The idea was simple; my “masterpiece” would be nothing other than a canvas on a wall, with a light bulb on it. Some people would not consider that a masterpiece, while others might potentially pay millions for that piece of art. That was the point with the title, ‘This Is My Masterpiece’ wasn’t a statement about the music, it was about skirting around the theory of taste, art and simplicity.The song contained our most intricate beats, synthesizer work, deep lyrics, and it was the first song where we all just sang.Bleed Electric’s music spans over a variety of genres. What can your fans expect in the future?
We’ll be digging through the vaults and spending time going through old hard drives to put together an album in completing our current phase.In early 2013, we will release an album titled ‘Z-sides’ showcasing all the good tracks we have created since our existence, but have never seen the light of day.We have an archive of crazy songs, including “Revolution No.10” (an extension of The Beatles “Revolution No.9”), solo songs by Silk, covers of The Beastie Boys, and insane instrumentals that make me wonder what mental state we were in at the time [laughs]. Some tracks from ‘The Butterfly Effect’ will also make an appearance on this album.‘Z-sides’ will end phase 1 of Bleed Electric. Phase 2 will be the trans-atlantic version of the band, as I now live in New York City, while the boys still reside in the UK. That’s the beauty of modern technology nowadays; you don’t even need to be in the same room to make music together.
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Bleed Electric is Breaking Boundaries
Bleed Electric is the triple threat of triple threats. Hot off the release of their latest EP, fearlessly titled ‘This Is My Masterpiece’, all three members of the group, Chris “MUG5” Maguire, Silk, and Siege, are masters of producing, rapping and singing.
Bleed Electric’s creative sound is an eruptive amalgamation of electro hip-hop, r&b and rock. No one would ever guess this group’s 4th studio EP was actually created two years ago, in 2010. In fact, that’s the exact cutting-edge style that Bleed Electric goes for, defining their own sound as “future fresh.”
The group is currently continents apart, with founder MUG5 now in New York City, and Silk and Siege back in the UK. Yet, working in silos is not an option as the boys harness technology to cohesively progress a new genre of music.
Meet Chris “MUG5” Maguire, of Bleed Electric.
Tell Your Story with Webdoc
Engaging Stories – it’s what gets people interested. Currently, it’s hard to keep people interested in your story with only text. Musicians are trying to find interesting ways to be heard through the clutter and creating rich media posts is one way to stand out. Last week, I talked about creating engaging content and I mentioned a tool called Webdoc. Webdoc is an easy tool that enables you to create rich media posts in seconds. Musicians don’t have to worry about HTML because the interface is WYSIWYG (What You See Is What You Get). You can include a URL or HTML if you really want to though.
Getting started on Webdoc is easy: All you have to do is connect with Facebook or Twitter or create an account. Once you are in, you can start creating a post. The blank white sheet can be designed any way you want. You can include text, pictures, music, and video. I think one of the best features is the fact that you can add elements from applications like Facebook, Songkick, Soundcloud, Instagram, Slideshare, Twitter, Vimeo, YouTube, and more. There are various customization options that include resizing posts, making it public or private, and adding different colors and fonts. Musicians can get really creative and create campaigns to release new music, announce show dates and upcoming performances, tell stories, or share whatever they want. I’ve used Webdoc before and I think it’s a great tool for Musicians to share content that can capture people’s short attention spans and caters to people that are more interested in visually appealing posts rather than just text.
Once you are finished creating your post, it is easy to share your creation with other people via social media, email, and embedding it on your site. Various Musicians and companies have used Webdoc such as Nirvana, One Direction, Megan and Liz, Universal, EMI, Sony, InGrooves, and Essence Media. Check out Webdoc’s page and PDF guide that are designed to help musicians.
This video gives an intro to Webdoc:
Since it’s SXSW, Musicians attending can take advantage of the opportunity by sharing Webdoc posts letting Fans know what they are doing in Austin, introducing people to their music, and more. Try out Webdoc and let me know what you think by commenting below. Thanks!
