Is A.I. a Threat to Musical Creativity?
In a world where A.I. is cranking out everything from tweets to tunes in record time, it’s hard not to wonder: Are we trading true creativity for convenience? A.I. can generate a song in minutes, but does that shortcut the artistry behind it? This piece dives into the clash between tech-driven speed and the slow, messy, but oh-so-human journey of true creative growth.
The Little Building Heard a Block Away
Many often complain that there is not a unified music scene in the DMV area, or at least it lacks appreciation. But over the decades, Dietle’s, has been a testament to the capitals unwavering love for rock music and community.
Is a Band a Business?
Well, is a band a business? The answer is, “If you allow it to be.” Our most recent DMV Music Alliance focus group meeting conversations kind of fed into one another. In this week’s community partners meeting, Shardé Hoff of Share Your Soul pointed out the need for business development education for new and ongoing businesses serving […]
Elevating Our Music Scene Through Our Intentions
Elevating Our Music Scene Through Our Intentions In the 1994 self-help book First Things First written by Stephen Covey, A. Roger Merrill, and Rebecca R. Merrill, the authors describe their hope for the way individuals find balance in their personal lives by clarifying their roles: “Instead of a task orientation that gets in the way […]
Don’t Get Scammed
Don’t Get Scammed Over the course of a few meetings with artists, managers, and a few different kinds of organizations, it becomes clear that the majority of scams target the independent musician. In 2021, Tunecore published Music Industry Scams: Everything You Need To Know penned by author, manager, and consultant Mark Tavern which covers the topic from […]
The DMV Has Become a Region of Caregivers
The DMV Has Become a Region of Caregivers Earlier this month, Yahoo Finance writer Tanya Kuashai shared an article called The U.S. ‘has become a nation of caregivers,’ expert says. The article rightly points out, “The cost of caring for children, growing old, being ill, or otherwise needing care has never been higher.” For many in […]
Alchemical Records
In addition to being the DMV’s award winning source for local music news and entertainment, Alchemical Records provides a variety of services to both indie and professional musicians. Schedule a no-obligation meeting for details and to tell us more about your vision. Our team of alchemists are always especially excited to help a craft a […]
Announcing the Alchemical Records Magazine
Since 2009, the award-winning media platform, Alchemical Records, has served thousands of artists from Washington D.C., Maryland, Virginia, and beyond. Guided by the bold vision of Alchemical Records Founder Daniel Warren Hill to create a mainstream of independent music, the online publication – known for the quality of its writing and investment in the music […]