Welcome to the New Look!

Welcome to our updated newsletter—featuring a brand-new look! I hope you all like the fresh style.

I’ve been busy making some big changes under the hood of the website. I’m eliminating third-party plugins and writing my own custom tools from scratch. You should notice a massive difference in speed! As part of this cleanup, I’ve also closed off all user registrations, as they simply weren’t needed anymore.

New Features & The Gig Calendar

The site now features custom-built tools rather than a generic, off-the-shelf feel. Most notably, I’ve added a brand-new Gig/Festival/Event Calendar.

As always, this is 100% free for everyone to use.

• Bands, PR, Labels, and Managers: Please feel free to reach out and request your password to access the “Add Event” section and get your dates listed!

• Subscribers: I’ve launched a dedicated newsletter that is literally just the gig calendar. Be sure to sign up for that so you don’t miss a show (though if you’re reading this, you’re likely already on the list). Of course, there is always an unsubscribe button at the bottom if you get bored of hearing from me!

Video Premiere: Bellhead – "Threats"

I’ve also introduced a new Premiere section on the site for bands wanting to showcase their latest work. Speaking of which, Bellhead premiered their brand-new video this morning for the track “Threats”.

It is a fantastic video and a track that is just so damn good. It is well worth a listen and a watch, so please head over, check it out, and support the band—they’ve done a terrific job with this one.

Coming Soon...

Keep your eyes peeled because I have some major interviews dropping very shortly—including a few real heavy hitters you won’t want to miss.

I hope you are all ready for the summer. Stay safe, and stay connected with the Darker Side Of Music.

— Mike

PS: All links are on the main page so easy to find but as always Im only an email away.