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We are a news media company dedicated to giving music artists and industry pros a three-dimensional platform to share their story and connect directly with fans, in their own words.

Open Letter Series: 

Open Letter Series
The Cost of Living: A Letter by mira côsta
The Cost of Living: A Letter by mira côsta

The electronic project, mira côsta, is an up-and-coming production duo based in Chicago, IL. Dylan and Daniel of mira côsta originally met in college in St. Louis. After both taking jobs in Chicago, they began to pursue music together. They wrote this open letter to discuss the struggle of prioritizing their passion for music versus advancing their corporate careers.

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Vacation, A Conversation With Myself: A Letter by Bryan Sammis
Vacation, A Conversation With Myself: A Letter by Bryan Sammis

Bryan Sammis, one half of La Bouquet and the voice behind Olivver the Kid, battles clinical depression. In his own words, "dealing with depression alone can be terrifying." He wrote this letter to share how he copes, adapts, and most importantly, how this feels. 

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Every Breath Counts: A Letter by LYTA
Every Breath Counts: A Letter by LYTA

Lyta, an electronica-R&B artist from Houston, Texas, is starting to understand her soul. The first in her family born in America, Lyta possesses a soul rooted in refugee hardship. She knows what her family endured and gives everything back to them through her artistry. On the heels of her debut EP, Id, Lyta wrote this letter as an ode to her family's sacrifice and the journey of finding herself through music. 

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Modern Problems meet Profane Solutions: An Internal Dialogue (A Letter by Ages and Ages)
Modern Problems meet Profane Solutions: An Internal Dialogue (A Letter by Ages and Ages)

Tim Perry and Rob Oberdorfer of Ages and Ages, an indie-pop group from Portland, Oregon, find the laughter in a climate of lunacy. Their newly released music video for 'Needle and Thread' dives into the dichotomies that pull apart us all. Drunkenness and sobriety, movement and stillness, madness and sense, are walls we smash against in the struggle to gain balance. Amidst struggle, we need levity to keep from smashing ourselves. In this dialogue, written by Rob and Tim, the two offer a healthy dose of high spirits to combat some of the greater problems in society. 

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Featured Podcasts:

Pop/Electronic
The Knocks
The Knocks
Great Good Fine Ok
Great Good Fine Ok
gnash
gnash
FRND
FRND
Goody Grace
Goody Grace
Anthony Russo
Anthony Russo

Featured Articles:

Electronic
Great Good Fine Ok: The Ultimate Guide to Thrift Shopping
Great Good Fine Ok: The Ultimate Guide to Thrift Shopping

In our latest podcast with Jon and Luke of Great Good Fine Ok, we spoke on the inspiration behind their latest releases, the creative process, Elon Musk, and the all important art of thrift shopping. We broke down a few tips from Jon and Luke to help you avoid some thrift shopping pitfalls.

FRND: Spirit Animal
FRND: Spirit Animal

For our latest podcast feature, we sat down with Andrew Goldstein who goes by his artist name, FRND. Having worked with prominent musicians like Demi Lovato, Celine Dion, and Blackbear, FRND has built a strong songwriting foundation. In 2016, FRND began releasing music under his own moniker. He combines pop-punk elements with an electronic soundscape to bend genres in a unique style. Diving deeper into his sound, we pulled a few of FRND's quotes from the podcast and examined them further.

DJ William Reed: Ambassador Of Music
DJ William Reed: Ambassador Of Music

William Reed, LA's most prolific DJ, has headlined Oscar afterparties, played alongside world-class producers like Calvin Harris, and helped organize illegal desert raves. Never wavering from DJing as an art form, William takes party-goers on a journey from sunset to sunrise no matter the atmosphere. How does one man play up to 300 sets per year, breathe life into the West Coast, and still manage eight hours sleep? Here's how William Reed does it. 

Darci: My Favorite Weakness
Darci: My Favorite Weakness

Darci, an anonymous producer-vocalist duo, molds hip-hop, electronic, and R&B elements into a laid-back vibe. The lyrics span celebration and depression, while the production emanates a 'driving through the city night' sound. Darci has performed alongside Lil Xan with more live shows on the horizon. Their latest release, 'On My Own,' stands atop their polished production and distorted vocals. We spoke with the dynamic duo over email to learn more about their songwriting process, skull cats, and creative inspirations.

STAL: Baptism By Fire
STAL: Baptism By Fire

Pierre Maulini, the frontman of STAL, never separates sounds from natural beauty. The cinematic, post-pop aura of STAL reflects the world outside of the studio. Pierre learned to blend the natural with the electronic while on tour with M83. He became close with Anthony Gonzalez, the mind behind M83, and became exposed to a side of music he had never experienced. After the tour, Pierre teamed up with longtime friend and drummer, Renaud Rodier, to form STAL. A fusion of electronic influences and Pierre's post-rock roots, STAL looks to break out with the release of their upcoming EP, Fresh Blood.

Feki: Make What You Feel
Feki: Make What You Feel

Henry Feki, who goes by his last name 'Feki,' produces music that calls forth emotion not normally felt in the electronic genre. The Brisbane native started off making beats from the bedroom and now headlines his own Australian tour. Feki uses music to say the things he can't speak.

Featured Videos

Blues/Soul
The Bones of J.R. Jones - Burden (Acoustic)
The Bones of J.R. Jones - Burden (Acoustic)
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Hustle: The Business Side of Music 

Hustle
Could Vinyl Be The Next Big Thing (Again)?
Could Vinyl Be The Next Big Thing (Again)?

The stylus is back in style. Millions of music listeners across the country are turning back the clock to a technology once well on its way to extinction, vinyl records. In an age dominated by high tech, how has vinyl made moves back into our lives. What is responsible for this resurgence? With over half of record buyers under the age of 25, here’s what you need to know:

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+1 Records Is Forging The Future Of Music Management
+1 Records Is Forging The Future Of Music Management

Shifting the focus of artist development, +1 Records values sound strategy and meaningful relationships over filling names on a roster. Blending management and public relations, Jonny Kaps and Nat Hays, the founders of +1 Records, have taken a personalized approach to developing artists while building strategic partnerships. Here’s what you need to know about the label powered by “Hustle & Muscle”:

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Super Exposure For Super Bowl Halftime
Super Exposure For Super Bowl Halftime

Year after year, the Super Bowl halftime show provides a worldwide platform for music’s top talent. This February, over 100 million will tune in to watch Maroon 5 take the stage in Atlanta. For 30 minutes, the game takes a backseat to the most widely televised musical performance in history. How much do artists make from playing a halftime show? Why did the NFL tap Maroon 5, an LA-based band, over the excess of homegrown talent from the hip-hop capital of the South? How much does it cost the league to fund this performance? Here’s what you need to know:

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The Future of Music A.I: Artificial Intelligence vs. Artist Ingenuity
The Future of Music A.I: Artificial Intelligence vs. Artist Ingenuity

As humans, we interact with artificial intelligence everyday. From our phones, to our tablets, to our cars, these objects have become an intelligent extension of the human form. What does this mean for music? Will A.I. ever be able to replace human creativity? How will musicians and technology interact in a future inevitably shaped by A.I.? Here’s what you need to know:

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Surprise, Surprise. Eminem's Album Debuts at #1
Surprise, Surprise. Eminem's Album Debuts at #1

Eminem’s album sales for his most recent project, Kamikaze, have been everything but slim. Kamikaze has busted streaming records and earned the top spot on Billboard. How did this surprise release amass titanic numbers without promotional buildup? Why have other top artists been employing similar strategies? Are the days of the traditional album release over? Here’s what you need to know:

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The $30 Billion Music Giant You've Never Heard Of
The $30 Billion Music Giant You've Never Heard Of

There's a music streaming company that has attracted more users than Spotify and Apple Music combined. This same company is filing for an October IPO on a US Stock Exchange. Here's what you need to know:

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What We Do:

Auxoro provides a platform for music artists and industry pros to share their story and connect with you, the fans, in their own words. Through articles, video series, podcasts, and live streams, our goal is to transform the way that the music industry shares information.

No superficial interviews. No shitty song reviews. No mind-numbing playlists. We dig into the real story behind the music of all genres with transparent conversations between the artists and the audience. What started as curiosity turned to obsession as we made it our mission to bring forth the human, authentic side of the music industry.

Have you ever wondered about the inspiration behind a certain song? If rockstars struggle with self-doubt? What it's really like to be on tour? What does a manager do behind the scenes? We've spoken directly to every artist and professional you see on this site, whether it be over the phone, facetime, email, or in person, to bring you the best, most insightful answers to these questions.

Cutting through the noise and bullshit perpetuated by so many music blogs, our platform stems from the in-depth, powerful stories rooted in the experience of artists and industry pros. Go ahead, rediscover your love for music. The stage has never been closer.

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