moxie

Attitude, Defiant Optimism, Sass and so on

Dec 162011
 
"Dear Indie Artists..." Web Design II

Yesterday Emmett went over some basic details on the perils of DIY design and the benefits of hiring a professional designer. He also described some of the signs a band might recognize if their site is one that needs a pro’s touch. Today we bring you crib notes for talking to a designer when you’re seeking help.

Sep 092011
 
South Park schools NYU students courtesy mtvU

Trey Parker and Matt Stone went and told NYU students one of the best-kept and most useful secrets in storytelling: the ‘and then vs. but/therefore’ storyboard rule. I use it myself, often rewriting a feature numerous times till there’s not an ‘and then’ to be found, and have even adapted the rule to interviews, with [...]

Sep 082011
 
Local Artist Spotlight: Meet Moth Complex Front-Woman Aoife O'Leary, LA New Girl

Few Angeleno’s will already be familiar with Moth Complex, or its sublime front-woman Aoife (Eef-uh) O’Leary, but that will soon change. Originally from Dublin, Ireland, Aoife relocated to LA earlier this year and has spent the last 4 months auditioning band members and prepping an album release. Late last August Aoife filled me in on her LA adventures so far, and what lay in store for her band as 2011 winds down. Part one of our two-part interview follows.

Sep 042011
 
MOXILICIOUS

Exciting developments are afoot here – M+M will be delivering you some *exclusive* interviews, news and reviews with some fabulous noisemakers and events in the very near future, including:      Jessie & the Toy Boys      Thievery Corporation       Miss Piggy @ NYC Fashion Week      Eastern Conference Champions     Moth Complex   [...]