The role of a producer is often undesirable to many young musicians. The arrogance and pretentiousness among many in this niche leads them to believe their creative power is limitless, and so therefore their songs can speak volumes without sophisticated production and mastering. They eventually learn otherwise, but usually not until their music aspirations appear [...]

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by chuck bell There are some music scenes that are so tightly knit and incestuous, that it is difficult to tell where one band starts and another begins. For example, in the early 80's, D.C.'s hardcore scene was based around Ian Mackaye and various Dischord affiliates, from Minor Threat all the way to Fugazi . In the early 90's, nearly every Chicago indie band was somehow involved with Cap'n Jazz and the Kinsella brothers. Today, it is difficult to find a Canadian band that is not associated [...]

ATJ presents MOTEL MOTEL , Wednesday October 22, 2008, for After the Jump's CMJ Showcase at the Knitting Factory NYC, performing at 10:30pm inside the Old Office (Best of NYC), along with the Beets, the Lisps, Inlets, Alina Simone , and the Muggabears . Listen :: Coffee MIA: Musically, how did the band form, what past experiences do you carry with you? [...]