CONFRONT Magazine

CONFRONT Magazine,,
dares to redefine the limits of music and entertainment and break away from traditional entertainment publications by allowing readers to participate actively in all aspects of the magazine. Through the use of both article based and interactive sections, we aim to provide readers with the opportunity to provoke change in the music world today by challenging our visitors to defy the dictated norm. Helmed by our staff of dedicated music aficionados, each section offers an opportunity for readers to voice their opinions and exchange ideas and play a part in the evolution of music.
Feature Presentation
“Mainstream is nothing more than the ability
to reach a lot of people”
CONFRONT Magazine presents the most sought-after artists, the upcoming “IT” band, the Indie genius, the underground giants and the pop conquerors; music is variety. Having featured numerous articles on a variety of rapidly ascending artists, including 30 Seconds to Mars, Papa Roach and Silverstein, CONFRONT Magazine,, promises to continue offering a wide range of musical styles and genres. We dig deeper than traditional interviews and delve into current subjects that matter to readers and artists alike.
Exhibit A
“Discover the flip side”
The world of music is more than just what’s hot and what’s not on the current billboard charts. We know readers wonder about questions such as: What goes into the production of an album? What is life on the road like? How has the internet affected record labels and the artists they produce? What is the importance of a strong fan base? Every month we explore the most current topics offering them up for discussion and analysis. Have your say!
The Round Table
“Discussion is the key to discovery”
Interviews are elemental in creating and maintaining a connection between artists and readers. Every week, interviews in article based Q&A format, with both independent and established bands, allow readers to connect with their favorite artists and discover new ones.
New Frequencies
“Fresh from the booth”
Every week, the music industry releases countless CDs and DVDs. We keep you up to date and dare you to try new things.
Beat Bazaar
“Variety is the spice of life”
With the growing popularity of the Internet as a medium for audio file sharing, listeners now know that the variety of music at their disposal is endless. Now more than ever music fans are open to a wider range of musical subjects, styles and genres. As the name implies, Beat Bazaar is a melting pot of anything and everything pertaining to music; Musical musts, extended reviews and interviews, ‘Best Of’s,’ editorials and much more. Updated weekly, we offer readers the opportunity to discover the world through its music and to participate in its evolution.
Views and Re-views
“Join the musical deliberations”
As a tie-in to the “New Frequencies,” our resident music critics share their opinions on new releases and conduct “message board” format discussions throughout the week. Readers will be enticed to return frequently and participate in the exploration.
Quint-Essentials
“Everyone is a music connoisseur in their own right.”
Through the means of a weekly column, we let you become a CONFRONT columnist by submitting your list of top five music related picks. “Personal top 5 billboard,” “best guitarists,” “best concerts attended,” and “favorite albums” - these articles allow readers the chance to rediscover music through the eyes of their peers and enable the staff to uncover research subjects of interest for future articles. Interesting content is guaranteed!
Daily Urges
“Everyday, a new artist to discover”
365 days in a year. 365 opportunities to discover something new. Updated daily, the Daily Urges are an opportunity for readers and staff members to share their musical passions in an effort to help others make new discoveries. Don’t miss it!
The Scroll
“Extra, Extra hear all about it”
A quick front page view of the music world’s headlining news.
The Weekly Confrontation
“Be the first to know”
Designed to build and maintain lasting relationships with our readers, The Weekly Confrontation is CONFRONT Magazine’s newsletter. Sent each week via e-mail, subscribers keep up to date ..s and highlights as well as the coming week’s attractions.
Library of Content
“More than you every dreamed”
Going beyond the confines of a regular archive, CONFRONT Magazine’s library of content is a virtual treasury, providing access to past articles and opening the door to a gold mine of extra material. Full interview transcripts, entire photo albums _________: Readers have access to it all.
But there's more
In addition to the material listed above, CONFRONT Magazine offers readers endless opportunities to interact with their Internet neighbors as well as the staff through “blog” format “Staff sections” called Broadcasts, weekly “chats,” contests and in the future, downloadable Podcasts.