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Lighthouse Light: A Motivation

Lighthouse Light: A Motivation Several July’s ago, I went to a locals show in downtown Santa Cruz. The night air was warm and people were out in shorts and flip flops. It was a 21+ over show at a bar on Pac Ave. The crowd was in good spirits as many them seemed to be [...]

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Shorty Mack gets a shout out for their Afton Show!

Los Angeles based Shorty Mack got a really cool feature on Digital Journal! DJ does a great job covering information on his recent release, influences, path to success and history as a musician. Coming from the now burgeoning rap scene in Seattle, WA, he has a very accessible sound that you should not miss if [...]

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Afton’s Perfect List

Afton’s Perfect List Whether you are grocery shopping, Instagramming, making an artist bio, heading over to Ikea to check out that new window merchandising of lamps, or you’re Mrs. Claus hassling your hubby Santa before the holidays, you’re going to make a list. Maybe even check it twice. As an artist, I know making a [...]

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Tips on How to Make a Successful Artist Bio

Making a Successful Artist Bio Unless you’re Bob Dylan, Zorro or Mr. Green in the library with the revolver, you’re probably not as big of a mystery as you think. If you’re a lead singer, you probably like the “mysterious-who-am-I-really?” kind of vibe, but I’m here to tell you, it’s overrated. Your fans want to know you, [...]

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CROWD FUNDING: Where do you start?

Unfortunately, we all can’t be Regis Philbin from “Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?”. Nephelococcygia is the practice of doing what? A. Finding shapes in clouds B. Sleeping with your eyes open C. Breaking glass with your voice D. Swimming in freezing water For those of you without a falsetto range, don’t worry. The answer [...]