Monthly Archives: September 2011

Major versus Indie: an Interview with Matt Koruba

Posted on September 29, 2011 by Kaycee

I recently talked with Matt Koruba of Red Light Sky about his views on the differences between major and independent labels. Matt’s experience is interesting because he was once the frontman for a band signed to a major label. Matt’s … Continue reading →

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“I just go to shows for the texting.”

Posted on September 21, 2011 by Kaycee

I’ve been to several shows in the past few weeks and I’ve noticed a disturbing trend: texting while concert-going. On one such occasion I watched Balance and Composure play an incredible set at the Cobalt Café in Canoga Park, CA. … Continue reading →

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TTNY and Bad News, Good News

Posted on September 17, 2011 by Kaycee

Last Tuesday, pop-punk band This Time Next Year reported that their trailer full of thousands of dollars worth of gear and instruments had been stolen from their hometown of Walnut Creek, CA. A description of the trailer and the stolen … Continue reading →

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Clash Battle Guilt Pride and Merch Business

Posted on September 13, 2011 by Kaycee

Coincidentally enough, the band that inspired the title of this blog released their third full-length album today and to some pretty excellent reviews. Absolute Punk scored Polar Bear Club’s Clash Battle Guilt Pride at 85% while the site’s members gave … Continue reading →

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Welcome!

Posted on September 9, 2011 by Kaycee

Welcome to Music Not Magic. This blog began as a project for a college writing class that examines the role of writing in new media. I’ll explore issues facing independent American pop-punk, rock, and alternative bands in the midst of … Continue reading →

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