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The WhatchaNeed Clothing Brand Aspires To Be All We Need In The Community
Photography Credits: @kenkwaku.jr Located in the heart of CNN’s Best Town To Visit in Richmond, Virginia, the WhatchaNeed clothing store,...
themsqshop
Jul 30, 20242 min read


How to Register Your Music Properly and Collect All Your Music Royalties
The music industry can be a labyrinth of contracts, rights, and royalties. For musicians looking to make their mark and earn a living...
themsqshop
Jun 23, 20233 min read


EP REVIEW: Waiting Room
Takiyah "Ky" Carter, more commonly known by her artist name Khaos Ky, is a 24 year old artist and rapper from Richmond, VA. This week I...

avocavy
May 9, 20236 min read


PRODUCER OF THE WEEK: PierceNoPaul
Our Producer of the Week is 21 year old producer Quinton Pierce (aka PierceNoPaul) from Petersburg, Virginia. PierceNoPaul originally...

avocavy
Mar 28, 20233 min read


Virginia Musicians Launch Showcase for Indie Talent at Something in the Water Festival
Call for Bands, Musicians, Vendors Now Accepted — Festival to Run April 28-30 at the Virginia Beach Oceanfront VIRGINIA BEACH, VA — A new...
themsqshop
Mar 1, 20231 min read


PRODUCER OF THE WEEK: Rva.Marlon
Our Producer of the Week is 22-year-old producer Marlon Harris, who is more commonly known as Rva.Marlon. Marlon is from Chesterfield, VA...

avocavy
Feb 28, 20233 min read


"Time's Ticking" For Clique's Debut Album
Alright, alright, alright. Renowned YouTuber and Twitch streamer Clique Productions amassed a strong following over the years with his 2k...
justinhisprime
Feb 20, 20232 min read


10 Indie Artists You Should Know: February 2023
This is part of a series highlighting 10 independent artists each month. Artists are presented in alphabetical order. To be considered...
Tyler Blankinship
Feb 1, 20232 min read


Why We Appreciate DJ Drama And The Gangsta Grillz Series
In early January, it was announced on Twitter that Pusha T and DJ Drama are working on a Gangsta Grillz project. It broke hip-hop Twitter...
justinhisprime
Jan 24, 20234 min read


10 Indie Artists You Should Know: January 2023
This is part of a series highlighting 10 independent artists each month. Artists are presented in alphabetical order. To be considered...
Tyler Blankinship
Jan 13, 20232 min read


Should You Still Release New Music On Fridays?
Have you ever thought about the reason why artists release new music every Friday? What can an artist gain from it? Why do artists still...
justinhisprime
Jan 2, 20232 min read


Hip-Hop Christmas Albums To Play This Season
Looking to find some hip-hop holiday cheer? Check out these albums to spin while drinking your eggnog and watching the NBA Christmas Day...
justinhisprime
Dec 12, 20223 min read


DJ OH Goody and Big57's "Commanders Song" Shapes New Identity for Washington Fans
The MSQ Shop doesn't claim a favorite NFL team, but we root like hell for great indie-music success stories and this one might make you...
zkirbyfreelunch
Dec 5, 20223 min read


A Look Back At Poker’s Iron Maiden and Metalhead Liv Boeree
In recent news, and perhaps unsurprisingly, Liv Boeree has been found dabbling in analytics. Also known as the Iron Maiden of poker, she...
themsqshop
Nov 17, 20223 min read


Stepping Into The Ring with KIDZ And Their "Mike Tyson Jab"
Coming off of the heavy anticipation garnered by their lead singles: HOLLYWEiRD and STFU! KIDZ released their debut project Mike Tyson...
Joshua St hill
Nov 14, 20222 min read


Interview: MachineMook
MachineMook is a Virginia artist that embodies the phrase "thinking outside of the box". With a unique eye for music video concepts and a...
justinhisprime
Oct 25, 20225 min read


5 Indie Artists Who Should Be On HOT 97's "Who's Next"
The famous New York-based platform HOT 97 promotes upcoming artists with their Who's Next platform. Their upcoming event on October 26th...
justinhisprime
Oct 24, 20223 min read


PRODUCER OF THE WEEK: Erki
Our Producer of the Week is 21-year-old producer Erjon Byqmeti, who is more commonly known by his artist name Erki. Erki is from Kosovo,...

avocavy
Oct 11, 20222 min read


It's A Bird! It's a Plane! Nope... It's Your Friendly Neighborhood Kiing Spiider!
Byron Sterling Jr., also known as Kiing Spiider, is your live-action neighborhood Spider-Man. Known for his acrobatic stunts throughout...
teethecreative
Oct 10, 20221 min read


How To Pitch Music Or Event Coverage To Journalists
Effective pitching helps brands and creatives secure placements on different types of media platforms. It's very important to understand...
justinhisprime
Oct 5, 20223 min read
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