About Us
What is JezebelMusic.com?
JezebelMusic.com is an online music publication for the new music fan. Our mission is to share intelligently written views of records, songs, standout artists, the music industry, online music culture, trends, and emerging technology.
JezebelMusic.com was founded from the work of Jezebel Music (now Jezebel Music NYC), a Brooklyn-based music promotion company and talent incubator capturing the imagination of the New York independent music scene.
What is a “new music fan”?
The new music fan is a consumer of music, new and old, with a discerning ear who refuses to be force-fed what’s popular. A new music fan does not discriminate by genre, release date, or popularity. His or her main concern is whether the music is good. A new music fan might enjoy Animal Collective, Pavement, Hüsker Dü, and The Velvet Underground; but may also enjoy Norah Jones, Madonna, the Jackson Five, and Elvis Presley.
All of our writers are not early 20-something, post-college indie rock fiends, although some certainly are. Our writing team is made up of people with a wide-range of birthdates and diverse musical tastes.
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Why are you called ‘Jezebel’ Music?
Jezebel was an Israeli queen from the Old Testament who, in defiance with the customs and traditions of her day, did one thing while everyone else did another. We believe the music industry is about musicians and fans doing things their own way, even if the biblical Jezebel was killed because her eunuchs threw her out of a window.
What’s the difference between JezebelMusic.com and Jezebel Music NYC?
Jezebel Music NYC is a division of JezebelMusic.com that produces live shows in New York City (12 per month at small-medium sized venues in Brooklyn and Manhattan). The events include the Monthly Feature Show, a monthly BANDS Showcase, a weekly party called Consignment, a weekly songwriter showcase called Resonance, a weekly open mic called Songfair, and the Annual Williamsburg Songwriter Competition, currently in its fifth year of production.
[To submit your music, go here.]
Is Jezebel Music a record label?
No.
Who the hell do you think you are?
Regular Contributors:
Ben Benson
Dan D’Ippolito
Alicia Dreilinger
Robin Mookerjee
Brook Pridemore
Abby Rubin
Justin Weingartner
Contributors:
Chris Barker
Ramon Fernandez
Daniel Gercke
Steven Glauber
Ben Krieger
Eric Legaspi
Gabriel Levitt
Genette Nowak
Ben Parker
Katherine Rand
Brian Salvatore
Erin Smith
John Strange
Thomas Wilk
Gabriel Levitt, Publisher.
Gabriel has 17 years experience in music: 10 as a musician, and 7 as music promoter, show host, and reviewer. Gabriel founded Jezebel Music in January of 2005, and is the Executive Producer of the Annual Williamsburg Live Songwriter Competition (WLSC), founded in 2003. He received his BA with a double major in political science and international relations from Roger Williams University and an MA in international relations from the American University.
Dan D'Ippolito, Editor, JezebelMusic.com; Operations Manager, Jezebel Music NYC.
Dan is a lifelong musician, songwriter and performer, and consummate music enthusiast. He has played at no less than 30 venues in New York City and released several independent records. Dan began writing for the Jezeblog in May of 2006, became the Operations Manager of Jezebel Music NYC in November of 2007, and took on the role as publisher of JezebelMusic.com in April 2008. Dan graduated from New York University with a BA in Psychology.
Robin Mookerjee, Adviser.
Robin Mookerjee, Ph.D., is a Brooklyn-based writer, professor, and musician. While pursuing songwriting, home recording and life as a diehard music geek, Robin pays the bills teaching literature at Eugene Lang College, part of the New School. His latest book, out on Cambria Press, is about the relationship of politics and spirituality in American culture. He has published poems, stories, and articles in literary magazines and online zines.
Melissa Stanley, Online Producer, JezebelMusic.com; Director of A&R, Jezebel Music NYC.
Before becoming Jezebel Music NYC’s Director of A&R and Booking, Melissa worked for Step Up Presents, a top concert promoter in Albany, and the highly-respected indie record label, Gigantic Music, where she was the street team & new online media promotions coordinator. Melissa also founded Little Room Records, which has since released one album. She majored in the music industry program at the State University of New York College at Oneonta.
Advertising/Sponsorship Opportunities
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