Jen de la Osa and Henry Beguiristain have been writing, singing, and playing guitar together since they were young. Today they are the core of Boston-based Aloud. The songs on their sophomore album Fan the Fury are an engaging collection of observations, each expressed with urgency and true emotion.

I came across a super-awesome service for bands and recording artists called Bandcamp. It’s free, and it lets you host your band’s music and discography, sell it or give it away, and provides a smooth and clean website presence for your band. Here are a few features that truly set Bandcamp apart and can really improve your band’s web presence.

Often times the best addition to a song is a subtraction. Keeping things simple and straightforward can serve your song quite well. By stripping away the clutter you can focus your audience’s attention on the core concept of the song.