Live Session Program
AMP's flagship program. We produce live-off-the-floor sessions collaboratively with musical artists to explore how multimedia can be used to help the artist communicate their art with a broader audience. The unique aspect of these sessions is that the video production, audio production, and set design are all curated to the artist’s branding and vision, with the artist. See some of our portfolio below!
We release all songs from the session on our YouTube Channel.
We release all songs from the session on our YouTube Channel.
AMP Radio
AMP Radio is a podcast with the artists featured in our Live Session Program, with episodes on our organization, programs, and other fun music related episodes. The podcast explores the artists background and influences, their experience and approach to their live session, and more.
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Session audio is now available on Spotify, and all other streaming platforms!
Almost Made the MixtapeAMTM is a dynamic pop-punk band hailing from Detroit, Michigan, known for blending the high energy performance with anthemic choruses.. AMTM channels a unique sound characterized by driving guitar riffs, resonant bass lines, and emotionally charged vocals. Their music often explores themes of nostalgia, modern disconnection, and the complexities of youth, resonating deeply with audiences who appreciate both high-energy performance and thoughtful lyrical depth. Since emerging on the local scene, AMTM has cultivated a reputation for electrifying live shows, establishing themselves as a compelling voice in the next generation of Detroit punk music.
AMTM wanted their AMP session to be reminiscent of the early Blink 182 live videos with dynamic camera angles, quick cuts, and visually bombastic.
Video by Malcolm Cottle
Audio engineered, mixed and mastered by Alex "Chuck" Krotz Full Session Coming Soon
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Former CriticsFormer Critics is a Detroit, Michigan-based band that carves out a distinctive sound by blending the raw energy of garage rock with the melodic sensibilities of indie rock, defining their sound as graveyard punk. Drawing inspiration from their own lived experiences, the band combines driving rhythms, sharp, often cynical lyricism, and catchy, guitar-driven hooks to create songs that are both immediately accessible and intellectually engaging. Known for their high-energy live performances, Former Critics offers a fresh, witty, and slightly gritty take on the modern rock landscape, solidifying their place in the vibrant independent music scene.
For this AMP Session, Former Critics envisioned a cowboy bandit aesthetic. The band dawns coordinated monochrome outfits, each with a unique red highlight.
Video by Malcolm Cottle
Audio Mixed and Mastered by Alex "Chuck" Krotz Full Session Coming Soon
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York Street Thought ProcessYork Street Thought Process perform their song “Lawn Mower” live on the Live Session Program. York Street is a warm and playful duo, with a folk-inspired sound with hints of jazz infused to create a charming and cheerful sound.
York Street Thought Process wanted to perform their session in a familiar and unique setting, so they chose the St. Marys Museum, which is a Victorian historic house located in St. Marys, Ontario. Showcasing their musical talents, they perform their songs in one-take, live-off-the-floor. Each song includes elements of improvisation.
Video by Malcolm Cottle
Audio engineered, mixed and mastered by Alex "Chuck" Krotz |
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Janna LeducJanna Leduc performs her song, “God & Discipline” live on the Live Session Program. Janna Leduc is a country artist from Stratford Ontario. Her music is known for it’s personal and authentic sound with relatable lyrics and full band of iconic country instruments.
Janna wanted to showcase her range, from a 7-piece band country anthem to more intimate and minimalist arrangements. Janna’s vocal talents are at the centre of all her songs, connecting to the audience with her range and lyricism.
Video by Malcolm Cottle
Audio Mixed and Mastered by Alex "Chuck" Krotz |
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SIXONESIXXSIXONESIXX is a Flint and Lansing based independent artist. While her modern sound is rooted in R&B and Hip Hop, she has roots in the rock scene.
SIX wanted her session to showcase her impressive vocal talent as an artist. Aesthetically, the costuming and set design will aim to pay tribute to her rock origins with a grunge look. The sets are intentionally minimalist to set the focus square on her, with specific color highlights that represent the emotion of the subject matter, also enhanced by set pieces.
Video by Malcolm Cottle
Audio engineered, mixed and mastered by Alex "Chuck" Krotz |
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Taylor TatumTaylor Tatum is a Flint, MI based independent artist. Her music is fun and light, drawing on her personal lived experiences Taylor Tatum has performed all over Michigan with highlights including Flint Pride Festival and working alongside artists like Jeff Skigh and Ace Gabbana.
Taylor Tatum treated this session as a launching pad for their new independent brand, highlighting their vocal talent and unique performance style. The session is intentionally bright and color themes that match the emotions of the song.
Video by Malcolm Cottle
Audio Mixed and Mastered by Alex "Chuck" Krotz |
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DARCY MORANDarcy Moran is an independent Detroit-based artist writing original music about her life experiences. Her session intentionally juxtaposes her bright and colourful demeanor with a dark background - the light color represents her personality with the background representing her subject matter.
Video by Malcolm Cottle
Audio mixed and mastered by Alex "Chuck" Krotz |
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PKEW PKEW PKEWPKEWx3 is a Toronto, ON based punk-rock band. Known as a very fun band, they wanted a more focused approach for their session, focused on their musicianship, with songs from their 2023 album, "SIIICK Day".
Video by Malcolm Cottle
Audio Engineered and Mixed by Alex "Chuck" Krotz Mastered by Alastair Sims |
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G-S Tha DreaMG-S Tha DreaM is a rapper, producer, and activist from Flint, MI U.S.A. DreaM is known for his complex and authentic lyrics, self-produced music, and love of his city. DreaM produces his own music as well as other artists through CloudzVille Collective. DreaM aims for his music to be uplifting, impactful, and fun.
Video by Malcolm Cottle
Audio mixed and mastered by Alex "Chuck" Krotz |
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ETHAN MAACEthan Maac is a Stratford based hip-hop artist who is known for going all in on his art. For his session, Ethan brought the band Mutual Mind together to perform his session at vintage consignment store in downtown Stratford, Ontario.
Video by Malcolm Cottle
Audio mixed and mastered by Alex "Chuck" Krotz |
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Thot SquadThot Squad is a bombastic viral artist from Flint, MI. Known for their outrageous lyrics and performance, they bring a unique new voice to hip hop, having found incredible success on TikTok, and passing 1 million streams with multiple songs on Spotify.
This session was designed for the artist to reclaim spaces, specifically in their high school experience. The session was shot in a dance studio as an ode to the artist's theatrical background. Each song in the session builds on the different aspects of high school, culminating together in the final song. The set design took a minimalist approach to set pieces in order to enhance the high art concept of the session of high school and theatre performance.
Video by Malcolm Cottle
Audio mixed and mastered by Alex "Chuck" Krotz |
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Small-Town Strip ClubSmall-Town Strip Club is a four-piece rock band from Stratford, Ontario. Small-Town is known for their humour, personal experience, bluesy guitar riffs, and fun energy. The band has been touring Ontario and gaining accolades, including having their some CHEAP SHOT featured as the intro for the hockey podcast "Spittin Chiclets."
Video by Malcolm Cottle
Audio mixed and mastered by Alex "Chuck" Krotz |
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SCOTTY BLUEScotty Blue is a Flint-based rapper. After the release of his debut mixtape, he was interested in doing a full band arrangement of his song, "_countertops". The song is a lofi-style hip-hop track and so the video was designed to emphasize the lofi vibe.
Video by Malcolm Cottle
Audio engineered by Malcolm Cottle Audio mixed and mastered by Alex "Chuck" Krotz |
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