What is a Press Release in the musical context
In the music world, a press release (or media release) is a short, direct, and official text sent to journalists, bloggers, playlist curators, radio stations, and music critics. Its main…
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The confusion between hip-hop and rap is one of the most common misunderstandings in contemporary music. Often, these two terms are used interchangeably, but the truth is they are not…
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Midnight Priest
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Hora Máxima Radio Show Nº 123
If you are looking for the perfect soundtrack to power through your week, you’ve just found it. In this new episode of Hora Máxima, host Carlos De Castilho once again…
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It all began in Viana do Castelo in 1997, when a sextet of musicians decided to join forces. It didn’t take long for the project to start gaining visibility in…
Hora Máxima Radio Show Nº 122
If you are looking for the perfect soundtrack to power through your week, you’ve just found it. In this new episode of Hora Máxima, host Carlos De Castilho once again…
