We here at Conquer had the awesome opportunity to interview Alternative Country artist (though one would consider her unrestricted by genre) Jess Taylor about her ongoing crowdfunding project. Hitting the ground running in Highschool, Jess's songwriting and vocal skills quickly led to a large fan … [Read more...]
Conquer Artist Interview – Hey Guy
"Focus on the fun and the love of the art rather than on the success. And then success will have no choice but to find you." The perfect adage for this group of fun-loving oddballs, Hey Guy brings a quirky and bold spin to today's rock scene! Spanning the globe from Russia to Brazil, Hey Guy's … [Read more...]
Conquer Artist Highlight Interview – Kaleido
Kaleido – comprised of Christina Chriss (vocals), Joey Fava (drums), Ronnie Rosolino (rhythm guitar), Cody Morales (bass) and Zach Bolling (lead guitar) – is a fresh, modern day Detroit incarnation of rock n’ roll. A true, unadulterated, feel-it-in-your-soul rock sound, with flourishes of pop, … [Read more...]
Dueling Piano Bars – A Part of the Show
So what exactly is Dueling Piano? Well I’m sure you’ve seen those awesome scenes in movies; two people sitting at separate pianos, jamming away at the keys to see who can play better and faster. As far back as the 1890’s, ragtime piano players would literally duel in front of a crow to prove … [Read more...]
Artist Highlight Interview – David Packouz
Entrepreneur, inventor, and musician; David Packouz has made his mark on the music industry! David is the founder of Singular Sound - a company focused on making technology that empowers musicians to create better music. Responsible for the creation of tech like the wildly successful BeatBuddy. As … [Read more...]
Which Chord Goes Where? A Quick Guide
A chord progression is a progression of musical chords, and the basis of all songwriting...But why I am I telling you something you most likely already know?... Well I wasn't sure how to start the blog post if you want the truth. Funny thing is, chord progressions never really change. If it … [Read more...]
SXSW Work Hard, Play Hard!
Conquer Entertainment at SXSW 2017 South by Southwest. A conglomerate of film, interactive media, and music festivals and conferences that takes place in March in Austin, Texas, United States each year. (No I didn't steal that from Wikipedia) SXSW started in 1987 and has been one of the … [Read more...]
16 going on 17!
The Conquer Family has had quite the year! 2016 had its ups and downs; we've lost quite a few greats in the entertainment world and that's always tough. . . but we'll always remember the good they did and the people they have inspired. You know, quite a few good things happened in 2016 as well! … [Read more...]