MACHINE is an artist development company. By following the forward thinking, simple concept of one company taking care of all the artists’ needs, the foundation of MACHINE was created. Founded in 2001, MACHINE represents a modern business model which was created from the ground up to integrate artist management, record label, booking agent, recording studio and publishing administrator into one efficient, and effective enterprise to work as a true partner with a select roster of empowered independent artists.
machine
n. 2: an intricate organization that accomplishes its goals efficiently.
With an appreciation for irony and a dry sense of humor the name Machine was chosen for the company. Knowing the negative connotations the word may have when associated with not only art and entertainment -with its political and corporate stigmas - but also with music created by machines, we started this independent record company to instead mean something quite different.
First and foremost, we are fans of music. The company is a small group of like-minded individuals who share a love and passion for great, timeless music be it rock that infuses eccentric pop sensibilities or passionate and thought-provoking acoustic-driven material. This is why we got into the business.
Simply put, we believe a DIY, indie spirit will produce better art. We encourage and believe that some of the best creative ideas come from open discussion, a collective effort and honest hard work. Our goal is to create a comfortable, yet productive working environment for our select roster of talented solo artists and bands (who we not only love and admire, but are also lucky enough to call our friends), while at the same time keeping the intended vision of the music intact.
Giving our best effort, we will then actively promote and deliver, in an effective and efficient way, this music to their fans; always working with integrity and an emphasis on building careers for the artists we represent.
We hope you enjoy the music we love. And for those of you who do [in the words of Roger Waters] ...Welcome to the Machine....
Thanks for being our friend. We’ve just posted some new live recordings from recent shows that we’ve done in Seattle, Portland and Bellingham. Stop by and let us know what you think.
hey there...we just wanted to let you know that we'll be playing a few shows in Wisconsin from Tue Apr 7 - Thu Apr 9. we'd love it if you could stop by at one and spend an evening with us...
We have the chance of a LIFETIME to open up for John Mayer aboard his annual cruise "The Mayercraft 2" and we need your help! All you have to do is click the link below and VOTE! You can vote once a day per email, so if you have more than one email address...please vote from them! The contest will run from Today-Jan 30, so Vote Now and Vote OFTEN! I'm sure you all know how much this could help us out so please help us make our dreams come true! BROOKS YOUNG BAND
Wisconsin Premiere July, 19 2008 @ Majestic Theater, King St. Madison, Wisconsin Cost : $7.
Screening (8 PM) followed by performances by Mad Trucker Gone Mad (10 PM), The Skintones (11 PM), The Gusto (midnight) and Screamin' Cyn Cyn & The Pons (1 AM). All ages with bar w/ID and full sized movie screen. Let's party. Doors open at 7.
Directed by Natalie Hinckley Co-produced with Jake Shut
An inside look into the music of Midwestern label Crustacean Records, 14 years of ROCK and still going.
Film includes live footage and interviews of the Awesome Snakes, Screamin' Cyn Cyn and the Pons, Ouija Radio, Droids Attack, The Skintones, Drunk Drivers, John Kruth, Mad Trucker Gone Mad, The Gusto, Things Fall Apart, plus The Birthday Suits, Peelander Z and more.
