➖Musician, REC Band electro power pop ➖Host, MUSIC is not a GENRE podcast ➖Actor, screen/VO ➖ https://www.nickdematteo.com/https://bsky.app/profile/recmusicnyc.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/recmusicnyc.bsky.social/post/3mkazpvi4tc2n*THANKS AND WELCOME TO PATREON* https://www.patreon.com/MUSICisnotaGENRE Big THANKS & WELCOME to our NEW MEMBERS at MxG's Patreon home. You're gonna love the exclusive content & direct connection, among other things. If YOU HAVEN'T JOINED, why not?! It's affordable. It's easy. And it's FUN.☺24 Apr 2026 17:16 +0000at://did:plc:z2ucbdij34wemrtnsqf3cqse/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkazpvi4tc2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/recmusicnyc.bsky.social/post/3mkax2lfdhc2u*CONTACT ME FOR BULK EDITING RATES* https://www.nickdematteo.com/podcastproduction DM me for bulk editing rates for your podcast or other audio project. And follow the link to listen to some of my other podcast clients! ☺🎶💙 #podcasting #podcasters #podcastediting #audioediting24 Apr 2026 16:28 +0000at://did:plc:z2ucbdij34wemrtnsqf3cqse/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkax2lfdhc2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/recmusicnyc.bsky.social/post/3mk6piqmu3c2i*OR SURE, IF YOU'RE NOT INTO ANY OF IT* www.bonfire.com/whatevertee Sunshine. Rain. Spring nights. Busting out. Cozying up. Dancing. Whatever. What if you're not into ANY OF IT? Then tell people that. They'll appreciate your honesty. ☺🎶💙 #funnytees #tshirts #musicmerch #whatever23 Apr 2026 19:07 +0000at://did:plc:z2ucbdij34wemrtnsqf3cqse/app.bsky.feed.post/3mk6piqmu3c2ihttps://bsky.app/profile/recmusicnyc.bsky.social/post/3mk6lmp5e4s2o*BONUS EPISODE - SOLO ARTIST BRANDING* https://www.patreon.com/posts/154030806 This week's BONUS MxTRA on Patreon is about SOLO ARTIST BRANDING. I go over the history of that, and give solo artists some TIPS. I was one of the rare solo artists who has a logo. Find out who else did! ☺🎶💙 #musicbranding23 Apr 2026 17:58 +0000at://did:plc:z2ucbdij34wemrtnsqf3cqse/app.bsky.feed.post/3mk6lmp5e4s2ohttps://bsky.app/profile/recmusicnyc.bsky.social/post/3mk6icrboh223*THIS SHOW WILL BE REC LIVE LIKE YOU'VE NEVER SEEN BEFORE* https://www.nickdematteo.com/event-details/rec-the-kite-to-camden-album-presentation Here's what's in store for REC's gig on June 13 at Area 140 First: *I'm performing THE ENTIRETY of REC's album, KITE TO CAMDEN *There will be VIDEO *There will be CHOREOGRAPHY So SAVE THE DATE.23 Apr 2026 16:59 +0000at://did:plc:z2ucbdij34wemrtnsqf3cqse/app.bsky.feed.post/3mk6icrboh223https://bsky.app/profile/recmusicnyc.bsky.social/post/3mk43r6orck2l*BUT OH THOSE SPRING NIGHTS CAN BE SUBLIME* www.bonfire.com/disco-time-2 Spring days can be sunny and lively. But oh those spring nights. Just enough briskness in the air to keep you moving. And by moving I mean dancing. ☺🎶💙 #lineart #funnytees #musicshirt #tshirts #musicmerch #dancing22 Apr 2026 18:09 +0000at://did:plc:z2ucbdij34wemrtnsqf3cqse/app.bsky.feed.post/3mk43r6orck2lhttps://bsky.app/profile/recmusicnyc.bsky.social/post/3mk3y3djndk2m*JUST A FEW OF THE DOZENS OF LOGOS I FEATURE* www.nickdematteo.com/mxgallthelinks These are just a few of the DOZENS OF LOGOS I feature in this week's episode, taking us from the 1800s to TODAY. Did I include your favorite? Watch the episode and find out! ☺🎶💙 #SupportIndieMusic #musicreview22 Apr 2026 17:03 +0000at://did:plc:z2ucbdij34wemrtnsqf3cqse/app.bsky.feed.post/3mk3y3djndk2mhttps://bsky.app/profile/recmusicnyc.bsky.social/post/3mk3v2mpbq225*WHAT DOES THIS MEAN???* www.nickdematteo.com/thesongcoach When you book your FREE 15-MINUTE CALL, you get free songwriting tips like this one: IT'S ALL ABOUT FLOW. As a free member of THE SONG COACH team, you get the explanation. One every week. Let's talk. Book that call.22 Apr 2026 16:09 +0000at://did:plc:z2ucbdij34wemrtnsqf3cqse/app.bsky.feed.post/3mk3v2mpbq225https://bsky.app/profile/recmusicnyc.bsky.social/post/3mjzmliysjk2k*BUT WE CAN BE QUIETLY HAPPY EVEN ON THE RAINY DAYS* https://www.bonfire.com/one-minute-shy-of-forever It's still spring. So not every day is sunny. How do you stay happy on rainy days? I like to wearing something cozy & listen to the storm. This shirt fits the bill. Find the color that makes you happy21 Apr 2026 18:32 +0000at://did:plc:z2ucbdij34wemrtnsqf3cqse/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjzmliysjk2khttps://bsky.app/profile/recmusicnyc.bsky.social/post/3mjzi5ixyik2x*YOU'LL WANT TO WATCH THIS EPISODE* youtu.be/rGLmRLvSr-Q This week's episode has a strong visual presence. Check out the VIDEO instead of the audio. I feature EVERY BAND LOGO I talk about, and include a special video of all the REC logos. While you're watching, SUBSCRIBE.21 Apr 2026 17:12 +0000at://did:plc:z2ucbdij34wemrtnsqf3cqse/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjzi5ixyik2xhttps://bsky.app/profile/recmusicnyc.bsky.social/post/3mjzfq5lctc2m*WELCOME NEW REC SUPPORTERS TO PATREON* https://www.patreon.com/MUSICisnotaGENRE A huge THANKS AND WELCOME to the new REC supporters on Patreon. They're supporting indie music when revenue for ALL indie creators is shrinking. AND they get exclusives for as little as $1/month. Will you join?21 Apr 2026 16:29 +0000at://did:plc:z2ucbdij34wemrtnsqf3cqse/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjzfq5lctc2mhttps://bsky.app/profile/recmusicnyc.bsky.social/post/3mjx33gd3ys2k*EVERYBODY LOVES THE SUNSHINE* https://www.bonfire.com/rec-logo-sunshine/ Everybody loves the sunshine. Aside from being a kick-ass Roy Ayers song, it's also true. So get some sunshine in your life by getting a shirt, mug or hat with the classic REC SUN LOGO. It'll brighten your day.20 Apr 2026 18:13 +0000at://did:plc:z2ucbdij34wemrtnsqf3cqse/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjx33gd3ys2khttps://bsky.app/profile/recmusicnyc.bsky.social/post/3mjwxib6myk2u*BAND LOGOS - A FULL HISTORY* https://www.nickdematteo.com/musicisnotagenre One of my first visual arts loves was LOGOS. I start with the history of logos in general & pivot to a pre-history of band logos, followed by great logos through the decades. What are some of your favorite band logos?20 Apr 2026 17:09 +0000at://did:plc:z2ucbdij34wemrtnsqf3cqse/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjwxib6myk2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/recmusicnyc.bsky.social/post/3mjwtvfjizc23*WHICH REC SINGLES HAVE MUSIC VIDEOS?* https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8JJ7pHNAuqPtP6axGkR3pFAdqu8ho22O I’m creating music videos for REC's live KITE TO CAMDEN presentation on June 13. What singles from REC's new collection already have videos? Watch REC's MUSIC VIDEO PLAYLIST on YouTube to find out - and SUBSCRIBE.20 Apr 2026 16:05 +0000at://did:plc:z2ucbdij34wemrtnsqf3cqse/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjwtvfjizc23https://bsky.app/profile/recmusicnyc.bsky.social/post/3mjpupbqzv22t*THERE ARE NO RULES FOR SONGWRITING ... EXCEPT ONE* www.nickdematteo.com/thesongcoach You heard me right. NO RULES. Except one... Wanna know what that ONE RULE is? Book your FREE 15-MINUTE CALL, get on my songwriting tips list, and you'll find out. #songwriting #songwritingsession17 Apr 2026 21:31 +0000at://did:plc:z2ucbdij34wemrtnsqf3cqse/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjpupbqzv22thttps://bsky.app/profile/recmusicnyc.bsky.social/post/3mjpn5x5ftc2x*CAN YOU ANSWER ONE QUICK QUESTION?* https://www.patreon.com/MUSICisnotaGENRE Can I ask a question? (And no, that wasn't the question.) What would it take for you to support MxG on Patreon for ONE DOLLAR A MONTH? How can I convince you that your dollar will be very well spent? ☺🎶💙17 Apr 2026 19:16 +0000at://did:plc:z2ucbdij34wemrtnsqf3cqse/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjpn5x5ftc2xhttps://bsky.app/profile/recmusicnyc.bsky.social/post/3mjpdck6re22f*PODCASTERS - TAKE THE EDITING WORK OFF YOUR PLATE* https://www.nickdematteo.com/podcastproduction Contact me to edit your podcasts. Bulk rates available! Wanna hear the work? Check the link & follow any of my clients! ☺🎶💙 #podcasting #podcastaudio #audioeditor #audioediting #podcastediting17 Apr 2026 16:19 +0000at://did:plc:z2ucbdij34wemrtnsqf3cqse/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjpdck6re22fhttps://bsky.app/profile/recmusicnyc.bsky.social/post/3mjn5bnplss2u*JOIN THE REC & MxG SHIRT CLUB AND GET A SHIRT EVERY MONTH* https://www.bonfire.com/store/rec--mxg-merch/ Join the REC & MxG Shirt Club & get a new shirt every month for a year. Check out the designs at the REC & MxG OFFICIAL STUFF store, and then DM me for details! ☺🎶💙 #musicmerch #tshirts16 Apr 2026 19:26 +0000at://did:plc:z2ucbdij34wemrtnsqf3cqse/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjn5bnplss2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/recmusicnyc.bsky.social/post/3mjmzftfsh22v*JUST A FEW PALESTINIAN MUSICIANS YOU SHOULD KNOW* https://www.nickdematteo.com/musicisnotagenre Bashar Murad. 47SOUL. Tamer Nafar. Saint Levant. Elyanna. Shabjdeed. Just 6 of 14 Palestinian artists I cover in this week's episode. Check out the episode and learn all about them.16 Apr 2026 18:17 +0000at://did:plc:z2ucbdij34wemrtnsqf3cqse/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjmzftfsh22vhttps://bsky.app/profile/recmusicnyc.bsky.social/post/3mjmvuqx5o22f*THANKS FOR LISTENING & SHARING* www.nickdematteo.com/recthesingles HUGE THANKS to everyone who listened to & shared REC - THE SINGLES COLLECTION. What started out as a contract release has turned into one of REC's most popular albums, and that's 100% because of YOU. Lmk what ur into! ☺16 Apr 2026 17:14 +0000at://did:plc:z2ucbdij34wemrtnsqf3cqse/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjmvuqx5o22fhttps://bsky.app/profile/recmusicnyc.bsky.social/post/3mjkieidwfk2a*JOIN THE REC & MxG SHIRT CLUB AND GET A SHIRT EVERY MONTH* https://www.bonfire.com/store/rec--mxg-merch/ Join the REC & MxG Shirt Club & get a new shirt every month for a year. Check out the designs at the REC & MxG OFFICIAL STUFF store, and then DM me for details! ☺🎶💙 #SupportIndieMusic #lineart15 Apr 2026 18:06 +0000at://did:plc:z2ucbdij34wemrtnsqf3cqse/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjkieidwfk2ahttps://bsky.app/profile/recmusicnyc.bsky.social/post/3mjkeuwlku22b*ISRAEL & PALESTINE MUSIC - MORE ALIKE THAN NOT* www.nickdematteo.com/mxgallthelinks YES - obvious differences between Israeli & Palestinian music. But the more you listen, the more you realize they're more alike than not. I contend that this is true beyond the music. Listen& decide.15 Apr 2026 17:04 +0000at://did:plc:z2ucbdij34wemrtnsqf3cqse/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjkeuwlku22bhttps://bsky.app/profile/recmusicnyc.bsky.social/post/3mjkbfdsv4s2j*THERE ARE NO RULES FOR SONGWRITING ... EXCEPT ONE* www.nickdematteo.com/thesongcoach You heard me right. NO RULES. Except one Wanna know what that ONE RULE is? Book your FREE 15-MINUTE CALL, get on my songwriting tips list, and you'll find out. #songwriting #songwritingsession #songwritingtips15 Apr 2026 16:02 +0000at://did:plc:z2ucbdij34wemrtnsqf3cqse/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjkbfdsv4s2jhttps://bsky.app/profile/recmusicnyc.bsky.social/post/3mjhze5robk2e*JOIN THE REC & MxG SHIRT CLUB AND GET A SHIRT EVERY MONTH* https://www.bonfire.com/store/rec--mxg-merch/ Join the REC & MxG Shirt Club & you get a new shirt every month for a year. Check out the designs at the REC & MxG OFFICIAL STUFF store, and then DM me for details! ☺🎶💙14 Apr 2026 18:33 +0000at://did:plc:z2ucbdij34wemrtnsqf3cqse/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjhze5robk2ehttps://bsky.app/profile/recmusicnyc.bsky.social/post/3mjhvx2lyhc2x*BET YOU DON'T KNOW ANY PALESTINIAN MUSIC ARTISTS* youtu.be/HY_k0flRXqw Well that's about to change. I highlight OVER A DOZEN contemporary Palestinian artists in a BUNCH OF GENRES. I dare you not to like some of them. ☺🎶💙 #israelimusic #palestinianmusic #IsraelPalestine14 Apr 2026 17:32 +0000at://did:plc:z2ucbdij34wemrtnsqf3cqse/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjhvx2lyhc2xhttps://bsky.app/profile/recmusicnyc.bsky.social/post/3mjhr3vdooc2p*REC'S SINGLES COLLECTION ON BANDCAMP* https://recarea.bandcamp.com/album/rec-the-singles-collection YES, stream REC - THE SINGLES COLLECTION wherever you listen. BUT it's BETTER FOR BOTH OF US if you get the album on Bandcamp. Why? For YOU - BEST QUALITY AUDIO For ME - every $ goes to me & not some evil corp.14 Apr 2026 16:05 +0000at://did:plc:z2ucbdij34wemrtnsqf3cqse/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjhr3vdooc2phttps://bsky.app/profile/recmusicnyc.bsky.social/post/3mjfob4xz3c2v*JOIN THE REC & MxG SHIRT CLUB AND GET A SHIRT EVERY MONTH* https://www.bonfire.com/store/rec--mxg-merch/ Join the REC & MxG Shirt Club, and you'll get a new shirt every month for a year. Check out the designs at the REC & MxG OFFICIAL STUFF store, and then DM me for details! ☺🎶💙13 Apr 2026 20:09 +0000at://did:plc:z2ucbdij34wemrtnsqf3cqse/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjfob4xz3c2vhttps://bsky.app/profile/recmusicnyc.bsky.social/post/3mjfi5f72q227*PART TWO OF ISRAELI & PALESTINIAN MUSIC* https://www.nickdematteo.com/musicisnotagenre In Part 1, I did histories of both countries & highlighted modern Israeli artists. This week I highlight modern Palestinian artists, and draw parallels between both countries AND western music.13 Apr 2026 18:19 +0000at://did:plc:z2ucbdij34wemrtnsqf3cqse/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjfi5f72q227https://bsky.app/profile/recmusicnyc.bsky.social/post/3mjfc7dttyk2f*EXACTLY TWO MONTHS FROM TODAY - SAVE THE DATE* https://www.nickdematteo.com/event-details/rec-the-kite-to-camden-album-presentation Save the date for a special multimedia live album presentation of REC's epic KITE TO CAMDEN. Tix are $5. Get there at 7:30 to see the whole show! ☺🎶💙13 Apr 2026 16:33 +0000at://did:plc:z2ucbdij34wemrtnsqf3cqse/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjfc7dttyk2fhttps://bsky.app/profile/recmusicnyc.bsky.social/post/3mj5w7cqdq224*WANNA BE AN EVEN BETTER SONGWRITER?* www.nickdematteo.com/thesongcoach You're a good songwriter. Wanna get even better? Especially if it COSTS NOTHING? Book a free 15-minute call, and I'll put you on the mailing list. You'll get weekly songwriting tips that will help you get better.10 Apr 2026 18:09 +0000at://did:plc:z2ucbdij34wemrtnsqf3cqse/app.bsky.feed.post/3mj5w7cqdq224