Lonnie Calvin ~ Miz Bonnie’s Band
I was born strong. I Lived in a three-story walkup on Chicago’s south side with abusive parents (who themselves were victims of substance addiction), and my childhood was far from nurturing. I found sanctuary from my chaotic home life in the library at my local public...
Rayzzo ~ 96 Till Infinity
I met Rayzzo through Ayelet Baron, when I was a guest on the #CreatingIs YouTube series. After the interview, Ayelet told me that she wanted me to meet Rayzzo, and I’m so glad that I did! The video recording of our Hangout barely captures the sunshine in Rayzzo’s...
Gianni Sarmiento ~ Crocodile
Hello there, Amused Now reader. I am Gianni Sarmiento, also known as Crocodile. I have been playing music since I was just five years old, and I have continued for the last seventeen years. My dad used to play in a band, and I guess I fell in love with the idea. I...
2014 Indie Music Awards Winner ~ ABYSS
Congratulations ABYSS for winning this year’s Lipstick Radio Indie Music Awards Best R&B Artist Female. The award is well-deserved. ABYSS has been involved with Lipstick Radio for about a year. “It’s been great. Khymberlee Carlyle is such a great person. She does...
Robert Hamilton ~ In Cranford We Trust
One day, Robert Hamilton decided to record the lyrics of a song written by his childhood friend and mentor Cranford Hamilton Nix to honor his passing. One thing led to another and the rock group The Hamiltons was born. The Hamiltons are bringing old style rock back to...
Aziza & the Cure ~ Through All Our Fears
We are Bradley Rouen and Joelle Britt from Aziza & the Cure. We are a violin/guitar duo, a couple and the creators of our own neo-pop sub-genre that we call Symphonic Soul Pop. Our main focus is maximizing our potential, so we can be the greatest force for good in...
2014 Indie Music Awards Winner ~ TheBeatStillJK
I love to see Amused Now Featured Artists receive the recognition they deserve. Jonathan Kelley aka TheBeatStillJK won Producer of the Year at this year’s 2014 Indie Music Awards. In the last year, he’s won 4 awards as a music producer. “I’m very thankful to...
Shantell Ogden ~ Lyric Videos
If you don't have big money to make a big budget video (like me and most other indie artists), consider making a lyric video to bring your song to life. There are two low-cost ways to create a lyric video: do it yourself or hire someone at a reasonable indie musician...
Happy 1st Birthday Amused Now
I can’t believe we are celebrating the first birthday of The Amused Now Blog and YouTube channel. I have met many talented artists and shared many interesting stories and helpful advice. Indie artists are the bravest and truest artists in the world. This past year has...
Rodney McCullum ~ Musiik Jones
I met Rodney McCullum (many know him as Musiik Jones) in a Google+ community for independent filmmakers. I watched a few of his video blogs and I fell in love his openness and the way he shares his research and knowledge with his fellow filmmakers. Rodney McCullum is...
2014 Indie Music Awards Winner ~ Mz Blue
I’m excited to share this written interview with 2014 Indie Music Awards Winner for Best Rap Artist Female: Mz Blue. Currently, Mz Blue is super busy touring, so she was unable to meet with me in person. Cynthia: It’s so exciting to see your hard work pay off. How...
Gorgolax ~ Intergalactic Touring with The Digits
I AM GORGOLAX, Archduke of Planet Conquering and lead drummer for The Digits, an intergalactic touring band. We are out to stop the evil CEO of Doomfinger Enterprises from turning the galaxy stupid. The Digits teaches kids of all ages (and galaxies) a math curriculum...