F.A.Q.

Most Frequently Asked Questions: Email any questions or helpful tips and we will add them! mousagenrepromotions@gmail.com

What kind of music write-ups can we post?

You can post whatever, there are a variety of musical genres in the world. Whatever your taste, fans of music love to learn
about all varieties.

Who updates the sites and why do the updates take so long?
Usually it’s just one person most of the time. And that’s a lot of work if you think about it, plus that one person does other work outside the site…. be patient. =)

Is the site for Christian music?

It is about all music, it includes Christian music and beyond. There is over 200 music genres and we would like to write about all of it, if possible.

Can anyone write an album review?

Yes, anyone can write about an album, a concert, a single, just about the band, or you can write about it all. You
make the choice. Make sure to to check the guidelines on review etc.

When submitting a review, what is the maximum length that is allowed?

There is no restriction on length, of course there is no such a thing as four page review. =)

What information is necessary to be on reviews headers submissions?
Check the guidelines.

How often is the site updated?
The site is a bi-monthly webzine, most updates are done every two months when time permits.

Writing Reviews?

I’m trying to be a writer and wanted to perhaps write a CD review, I tried writing about Switchfoot and it looks seriously pathetic. Thought of asking how does one write a good review that will grab attention to the readers?

I have a few things I try to do, they’re not dogma, but they help me focus:

-stick to the CD/event unless the other information is relevant .
-it’s not a rule, but I don’t make comparisons to other bands, that can be an instant turnoff for readers.
-have an intro paragraph/lines using humor or some other kind of device (rhymes, puns, etc.)
-try to think of the CD as a unit, how do the songs work together .
-if you want to write about a show, try to think of the event as a part of an entire experience, in other words the anticipation, the trip there, the people you were with etc. as well as the music .
-sometimes it’s best not to think to hard, just write what comes out if you’re stuck and go from there.
-spend some time w/ the cd to experience all your moods with it, different things will pop out at you in different moods.

** note – Naming other bands is helpful, but it can also be harmful. for example, if you say something sounds kindof like Linkin Park, most Linkin Park haters would then not give the band a chance. Lately, I try to describe individual songs and how they feel with each paragraph. Then I try to have them link together as an album concept or at least a string of moods/themes. I describe how instrumentation is used and how/where it pops up later, lyrical themes. I DO use genre labels sometimes though, but usually I try to say that it’s in a genre but it is so much more (if it’s good). – Matthew Jay