People rarely ask me what they should do when they’re going to submit a demo/compilation/EP/album/whatever to get mastered. I’ve had plenty of discussions to this effect, though, with people who do this for a living, and they all end up saying pretty much the same thing. Here are a few …
Sean BunnyThere is a growing underground music scene called “synthpop” which is informed by electronica and similar in style to the Pet Shop Boys and the Smiths. Madison's very own Null Device is one of the better bands of that genre, although the numerous influences evident in their music make …
This past Saturday was the second annual Madison Area Music Awards (MAMAs). Last year we were nominated in two categories and won neither. This year we were nominated in three and won two. I’m very proud. I do realize that in the grand scheme of things, a plastic trophy doesn’t …
In a surprising turn, Null Device won two Madison Area Music Awards, for Best Artist (Electronic) and Best Album (Electronic). It was a really strong nominee field, too, with our comrades Stochastic Theory up for the same awards, as well as respected glitch-hop artist Samarah and proggers Voltress. So we …
A recent court judgement has allowed allofmp3.com to stay in business. This is categorically a bad thing. “But Eric!” you say. “Aren’t you a big supporter of digital distribution? Don’t you even think Kazaa and Soulseek and those are kinda sorta okay?” Well, yes, I do, to an extent. I’m …
