NYC Indie Artists to Perform at Brooklyn Bowl in Vocana Series
Designed to boost the independent music scene from all sides, Vocana “Pay the Artists” Live Series showcases foster fan discovery and pay artists sustainably.
Vocana (vocana.co), the streaming service for independent music, has expanded its Vocana “Pay the Artists” Live Series in New York with four more shows this spring in collaboration with partner Sonicbids. Held at independent venues, shows offer artists a $200 minimum guarantee, offer fans special ticket prices subsidized by Vocana, and demonstrate the streaming service’s dedication to uplifting indie music.
Working together with Sonicbids, Vocana “Pay the Artists” uplifts New York’s independent voices, the venues, musicians, and music lovers who make music thrive. The series takes place at some of the city’s newest independent venues, including For the Record, a new record store and performance space in Greenpoint, Brooklyn. To tap local indie talent, Vocana is working with like-minded promoters, as well as curating lineups that build on its growing community of fans, artists, and tastemakers.
“Vocana was created to build real connection and community through recorded music, while ensuring artists get paid equitably and can connect to fans directly,” says Neil Sheehan, President of Vocana. “We’re taking this same spirit to live music, making shows work financially for artists and helping more people find amazing music in their hometown.”
“Vocana has continued to champion the independent artist and nothing can be clearer than our upcoming event on April 29th at Brooklyn Bowl,” explains Daniel Melnick, CEO of Sonicbids. “Giving indie artists the chance to play in a 1000-cap space is something that local artists rarely get.”
March Vocana “Pay the Artist” Series Shows
March 18 @ Arlene’s Grocery (NYC)
The Blend - Industry Mixer #6
Mixer: 6:15 PM
Music: 7:30 PM
An intimate indie showcase blending neo-soul, indie rock, and singer-songwriter performances. Part of the “Blend” mixer series in partnership with Tealeaf Collective, this show lets artists, industry, and fans get to know each other before a live showcase.
Lineup:
Jordanne Hamilton
Sirena Radio Club
Sanvi Belwal
Jacqueline Hackett
March 26 @ For The Record (Brooklyn)
Part of For The Record Live
An eclectic indie lineup blending atmospheric electronic pop, indie rock, and singer-songwriter storytelling.
Lineup:
LXE
Stephanie Webb
Purser
DJ Set: DJ Ari Baby
Vocana Presents will bring together lineups inspired by Vocana and its artist community in April at sugarmouse (April 4) and Brooklyn Bowl (April 28), with artists to be announced shortly.
About Vocana
Founded by music lovers and indie-music veterans, Vocana (vocana.co) is an indie-only streaming platform designed to strengthen the relationship between artists and fans. Built around user-centric payments, direct artist-fan connection, human-led discovery, and transparent, actionable artist-level data, Vocana enables fans to directly support the artists they listen to and enables artists to truly understand their audience. Vocana is currently in public beta.