Steve Hart is a journalist and digital creator based in Melbourne, Australia.
This week I am looking at three mic suggestions you might find interesting (along with a suggestion on using the mic in your pocket – give it a go). I look at a tried and… Read More »Three microphone suggestions for podcasters
I recorded a music show and while it sounded okay, I felt something was a bit off – but couldn’t put my finger on it. The music seemed to be stereo, but it wasn’t. There… Read More »Beware of dual mono music on the RodecasterPro 2
YouTube sensation Alex Belfield from Nottinghamshire, UK, provides a cautionary tale for anyone wanting to shock their way to fame and fortune at the expense of others.
I’ve written a few posts promoting the benefits of local radio and hyper-local radio over the years. I’m a bit like a cracked record in that regard as I really believe that’s what radio should… Read More »Local, local, local – where radio does it best
Evan and I have chatted on the phone once before – to talk about his then new EP Groove House – and we got on like a house on fire. This second chat, about his… Read More »Evan Carydakis is Movin’ On in style
It’s not often you hear a voice that’s so pure from someone so young, but Paloma Dineli Desky belts out a string of classic songs on her album Soul on Soul.
In this edition of Podcasting Made Easy I discuss the option to record a podcast without wearing headphones, and some reasons why you must use them. In addition, I look at ‘imposter syndrome’ – it… Read More »Imposter syndrome explained and, should you wear headphones?
J3 represents the dawn of a new era in contemporary jazz. Amazingly though still in their teens, these three virtuosi have the unbridled creativity and exuberance of youth combined with the depth and deep appreciation… Read More »J3 deliver a fresh take on contemporary jazz
International recording artist and saxophonist Dee Lucas is back just in time to heat up things with “Hot Ice”! Coming off the heels from his Billboard smash hit “Full Tilt”, Lucas is joined again with… Read More »Dee Lucas hits again with Hot Ice!
Lisa Hilton and her trio manifest a memorable experience on Life is Beautiful, her third recording of the pandemic era, and the acclaimed pianist, composer, and producer’s 25th album as a leader. On it, Hilton… Read More »Life is Beautiful with Lisa Hilton
Composer, pianist and singer Hannah Baiardi has released her new single, Lot Lot, featuring Joey Hewie. This stylish performance demonstrates real growth in Hannah’s professional development as a performer and it can’t be too long… Read More »Hannah Baiardi – Lot Lot ft. Joey Hewie
Most hobby and community broadcasters can’t hope to match the marketing spend of corporate stations. But that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t try to advertise and promote your station. As a low-budget broadcaster your musical output… Read More »Budget ways to promote your hobby radio station
Kimberly Brewer has released No More Pain with Maysa. Kimberly is an American singer and backing singer best known for her longtime collaboration with Stevie Wonder. Working professionally since 1989 she has sung with Earth,… Read More »No More Pain
Al Strong is two-times Grammy Nominated trumpet player, composer, recording artist and educator who has just released Black Love with Mark Whitfield. A cultural innovator, he is the co-founder of the Art of Cool Project,… Read More »Al Strong releases Black Love
Cleverly dubbed Sonix for his bold use of sound effects in his productions, veteran keyboardist, composer and producer Timothy Rouse makes an exciting splash in Smooth Jazz with his wildly infectious debut single Easy Street.… Read More »Sonix lands on Easy Street with his new single
Wayne Gutshall, the guy Smooth Jazz founder Sandy Shore calls a “modern master of saxophone”, has scored five number one singles on Smooth Jazz Global’s listener chart. Going Up, a track released in July 2021… Read More »Wayne Gutshall looking for his sixth number one – Going Up could be it
Fresh off multiple successful radio singles from their 2018 debut Midnight Dream, Dr. Dave & The HouseCall Band have created an explosive re-imagined version of the original collection titled Carefree Revisited.