Let's get one thing straight - Cary Brothers is just one dude and not a member of "The Cary Brothers's Band." Even in the wake of the success of 'Blue Eyes' (on the Grammy-winning Garden State soundtrack) and multiple song placements on popular TV shows (e.g., Grey's Anatomy, Scrubs), people are still a bit confused. With the release of his first full-length CD, Who You Are, this problem should soon disappear. While in Chicago, Brothers sat down with us to discuss his new songs, his independent spirit, and what a few hours hanging from a helicopter can do for your CD cover art.
Indiana-native, David McMillin has been making music for a surprisingly long time in his relatively young life. Inspired by classic singer/songwriters, and supported by his music teacher parents, McMillin's musical future looks bright. Writing in the style he calls "creative nonfiction," his songs are refreshingly relatable and memorable. In the tradition of his musical influences, McMillin has been building his fanbase through extensive touring as well as taking advantage of the growing popularity of podcasting. Way Cool sat down with McMillin to talk about his newest CD, his songwriting style, and the joy he feels in doing what he wants.
This is the story of a music lover who found her way through the tricky world of the music business to prove that hard work and professionalism can actually pay off. Benefiting from the strength of good press herself, Monica Hopman, founder of the popular PR firm called Think Press, has been building proper buzz for a wide variety of talented musicians since 2003. Read about the never-ending responsibilities of a publicist, including keeping the conversation focused on the future for those musicians with a past.
