The Noise Room is an independent music site created and curated by Steve Beck. It features artists, releases, interviews, music videos, and other music-related work that catches my attention.
The site reflects my perspective as a musician, music fan, and longtime supporter of independent artists. Some pieces include my own thoughts, while others are simply a way to share work I believe deserves more attention.
The Noise Room is also the name of my home recording studio and the place where I continue to work on music, including my primary music project, Needle, which has released Songs Your Mother Never Sang You, Saint Timothy’s, and The Long View.
Background
In 1999, I founded OnlineRock, an early online community created to help musicians build websites, connect with music professionals, and sell digital music directly to listeners.
OnlineRock later expanded to include an independent record label, with releases from Needle, Gregory Paul, Autumdivers, Ike Willis, and others. That work eventually led to The Noise Room, where I have written articles and reviews and conducted interviews with artists including including Todd Rundgren, Adrian Belew, Trey Gunn, and Doug Martsch.
It also opened the door to international speaking engagements through the United States Department of State, including trips to Montenegro, Sierra Leone, and Zambia to discuss music, intellectual property, and the business of being an artist.
I have also spoken at music conferences and arts events, including SXSW, and served as chairperson of the Arts Commission for the City of Belmont, California.
The Noise Room continues that work in a more personal and selective way. It is a place to share music, support artists, and bring attention to work that might otherwise be missed.
Artists, publicists, labels, and others are welcome to submit music for consideration. To share music, discuss a project, report an error, or get in touch, please visit the contact page.
