Mike Martinez' Music Defies Categorization, And That's How He Likes It

Mike Martinez’ Music Defies Categorization, And That’s How He Likes It

- February 4, 2022 -

On today’s episode, we’re going to meet Mike Martinez. He’s a guitarist and singer in Asheville. He also goes by the name Mad Mike. His band, Natural Born Leaders, rose to local fame last year when they performed during the racial justice protests. What makes Mike’s music distinct is his ability to blend genres and styles. It’s something that speaks to his roots – what he grew up listening to. But it also offers a glimpse of his vision for the future. Music without boundaries.

AVL Rise Premieres Collaborative Hip Hop Track To Inspire Local Youth

- March 30, 2022 -

For a young person with aspirations in music, a recording studio can be an intimidating space – but a critical one. “Because there are so many important life lessons that can be obtained from the creative music process,” David Kennedy said. Kennedy is the… View Article

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The Make Noise Mindset: Q&A With Company Founder Tony Rolando

- February 22, 2022 -

This month, Coda Analog Shop is adding a music-making device to its inventory. We’re excited to introduce the 0-Coast synthesizer, from Asheville-based manufacturer, Make Noise. In addition to stocking the groovy apparatus in the shop, we’ll also be hosting a series of live demonstrations, called… View Article

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Vinyl Wades Into Uncharted Blockchain Frontier

- February 8, 2022 -

A new technology in the vinyl pressing world aims to take up a larger share of the industry. It has to do with blockchain – that’s the same technology used behind the cryptocurrency Bitcoin. It may seem ironic, even contradictory, that vinyl – an older… View Article

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