TDC started, in its current form, on March 3rd with the release of the Top 30 Unsigned list. That was our statement to the world, that these bands deserve recognition. Since then, the site has attained amazing attention from fans, bands and the music industry.
TDC is completely dedicated to independent bands and unsigned bands. The staff of TDC do things for the right reasons. We do it because we truly love music and love helping bands.
Below is the staff of TDC. These are the people that make it run. These are the people that make it breathe. These are the people that change lives.
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Tim Towner
Site Creator/Freelance A&R
Location: Tempe, AZ
Email: tim@thedailychorus.com
AIM: thedailychorus or GreeleyDays
MySpace: www.myspace.com/thedailychorus (I don't have a personal one)
Bands that influenced me: Nirvana, Smashing Pumpkins, The Cure, The Afghan Whigs, Vendetta Red
My music business experience: I literally went from a server at California Pizza Kitchen to booking a full U.S. tour with Greeley Estates, My American Heart, For Felix and Gym Class Heroes, overnight (2004).
I spent almost 4 years building with Greeley Estates, from a local band to playing main stage on Warped Tour. I also worked for SmartPunk, during Warped '06.
What makes TDC different: I started the site for the love of music. I know you've heard that before but I really go out of my way to help bands, fans of music and the staff at TDC. I don't get paid to send bands to A&R scouts. I don't get paid to put bands on the site. I do it because I love music and want to help.
Everyone that is on staff at TDC has the same commitment. We try to remain unbiased and expose bands that have worked hard and/or have the talent to take it to the next level and influence people in a positive manner.
I try to answer all my emails and MySpace messages. It's hard but I try. If you don't hear from me after a week or two, email me again. I know what its like not receiving a response from people.
I have toured for a few years and I met some really awesome people in every city. I can't thank you enough for supporting me with this new project. And to the people I never met, I hope to, one day.
What is your goal by being apart of TDC: My goal is to change lives, with this site. To make a difference in the music industry and in everyday life. I might sound like I'm in a beauty pagent but that is my honest answer.
Also, send me bands!
Justin Ryan
Web&Graphics / Freelance A&R
Age: 21
Location: TX
Email: justin@justinryan.org
Aim: email me for it
Myspace: http://www.myspace.com/justinryan
Bands that influence you: Jimmy Eat World, Sunny Day Real Estate, Jawbreaker, The Get Up Kids, etc
What makes TDC different: It's a site run on passion, honesty, and pure love for music. It's not about money, fame, or anything else that some other sites are.
What is your goal by being apart of TDC: To expose people to bands and artists that they never would have heard of before. To help bands I truely believe in. To help change an industry that badly needs it.
Kyle Shaffer
CD Reviews
Age: 20
Location: Madison, WI
Email: kyles@thedailychorus.com
Myspace: www.myspace.com/fromtheheadline
Bands that influence you: At The Drive-In, Q and not U, Minus The Bear, Damiera, Botch.
What makes TDC different: This is a website that is completely directed toward up-and-coming bands and isn't looking to make a buck with everything they do. This is a RARE thing to find in the world today especially in the music industry.
What is your goal by being apart of TDC: I hope to get to review some great unsigned bands, have my ears opened to great music I wouldn't otherwise haveheard, and actively participate in making a difference in independent music.
Elizabeth but everyone calls me Ela
Interviews
Age: 23
Location: Tempe
Email: Ela@thedailychorus.com
Myspace: www.myspace.com/ela2nipps
Bands that influence you: Blue October, Beatles, Under The influence of Giants, Madonna and Dave Matthews Ban but seriously I listen to EVERYTHING!
What makes TDC different: Tim Towner is TDC, thats why it's different! Well besides that it's a cool website that constantly has updates and it exposes some really great bands out there. I'm not being biased because I work for TDC but seriously it's the FIRST place i go to get all my music info.
What is your goal by being apart of TDC: Exposing great new bands and getting the chance to meet a lot of cool people along the way
Matt Pagirsky
CD Reviews/Interviews
Age: 21
Location: New York
Email: mattp@thedailychorus.com
AIM: Blazd311
Myspace: myspace.com/blazd311
Bands that influence you: Thursday, Incubus, Brand New, 311, Every Time I Die
What makes TDC different: Terrific grilled cheese sandwiches.
What is your goal by being apart of TDC: To make the ladies scream.
Justin Churchill
Interviews
Age: 18
Location: Springfield Vermont/Boston Massachusetts
Email: justin@thedailychorus.com
AIM: Soccerman14vt
Myspace: www.myspace.com/church88
Bands that have influenced me: Brand New,Glassjaw,saetia,Thursday,Foreverinmotion
What makes TDC different: The Daily Chorus is one of the most helpful sites outhere today.It can help a band get signed or a fan find some new music.
What is your goal by being apart of TDC: My goal is to help well deserving bands get the exposure they deserve. As well as showing music lovers so really good talent.
LOWELL MILLER
Interviews (co-owner of Rain City Ambience)
Age: 18?
Location: Seattle, WA
Email: Lowell@thedailychorus.com, Lowell@raincityambience.com
AIM: dropgrenade
Myspace: myspace.com/lowellbarry
Bands that influence you: Notorious B.I.G., On Broken Wings, Van Halen, Carpathian, and Antagonist (NZ).
What makes TDC different: It�s your daily source for new music. I mean really, what more could you ask for?
What is your goal by being apart of TDC: To strive for excellence, and earn a spot in all of your hearts!
Logan Doub
Health Plan/Intern
Age: 18
Location: Scottsdale, AZ
Email: Logan@TheDailyChorus.com
AIM: AzPirate34
Myspace: Myspace.com/AzLogan
Bands that influence you: Explosions In The Sky, Brand New, The Cover Up, Minus The Bear, The Hint
What makes TDC different: No Alterior Motives
What is your goal by being apart of TDC: Help the bands that I love
Brian
Financial Manager
Age: 22
Location: Phoenix (waddell)
Email: Brian@thedailychorus.com
Bands that influence you: Face to Face, TickerTapeParade, Yanni
What makes TDC different: Tim Towner
Taylor Kim
PR/Interviews
Age: 22
Location: 602, AZ
Email: taylor@thedailychorus.com or taylor@springbreak98.com.
Myspace: http://www.myspace.com/chingchongchaeng
Bands that influence you: magnet, the beatles, fugazi, refused
What makes TDC different: integrity in what we do and loyalty to who we have
What is your goal by being apart of TDC: i gotta stay fly, igh, igh, igh, igh,
igh, igh, igh, igh 'till I die, ie, ie, ie, ie, ie, ie, ie, ie...
