Free Music on KEXP at SXSW: Iron and Wine Review Jul17

Free Music on KEXP a...

Being able to browse through the world of new and free music with incredible ease has been made possible by so many avenues on the internet. One of the great contenders who offers this great music service is Seattle-based radio station, KEXP Radio. Earlier this year, KEXP posted a performance...

Finding Your Career Path to Sound Design Jul12

Finding Your Career ...

I love music. All different types and genres, and music from any time. You could ask anyone from any time in my life and they will tell you I have had a love, actually, more of an obsession with film and television. I have always wanted to work in the industry, but due to years of self-doubt...

Shabazz Palaces “Black Up” – Music Review Jul05

Shabazz Palaces R...

Shabazz Palaces – Black Up Record Label – Sub Pop The Seattle duo Shabazz Palaces released Black Up; a follow up to two EPs released in the summer of 2009. Black Up was released in June of 2011. The duo consists of Ishmael Butler and Tendai Maraire. Ishmael has enjoyed previous musical...

The Heights “Drag Race on the Moon” – Music Review Jun29

The Heights “D...

The Toronto pop-rock band The Heights is set to release their third EP, Drag Race on the Moon on the ninth of July. This is the perfect next step for the band who has already toured successfully with acts including Silverstein, Set Your Goals, and Fireworks. This is also the ideal follow-up...

The Maine “Forever Halloween” – Music Review Jun24

The Maine “For...

The Maine released their highly anticipated fourth album, Forever Halloween, internationally on the fourth of June and it has proved well worth the wait, since the 2011 release of Pioneer.  It is equal parts reflective slow ballads and energy filled rock songs. The album opens with the upbeat...

12 Years of a Good Website Mar01

12 Years of a Good W...

Well, here we have it - the new Puppy Machine site. After 12 years of good lovin’ from our old site (yes, the design was THAT good it could last over a decade), we’ve finally launched this here new one. We’re happy to have the old team back, too. Creative Director, Terry Lau...