V13 Media Relaunches Video Production

Unveils Exciting New Content, Series, Hosts, & Collaborations

V13 Media, a leading force in Music, Entertainment, and Culture coverage, proudly announces the revitalized launch of V13 Video (“V1D3O”) on its YouTube channel. This initiative marks a significant enhancement of V13 Media’s video content offering, rekindling the spirit and dynamism that its former iteration, PureGrainAudio, was celebrated for prior to the global pause in 2020. The relaunch has been brought about thanks to some exciting new collaborations and content.

Vanessa Silberman to Produce Educational and Informational Content Series

Vanessa Silberman, whose career spans various spectrums of the music industry—from artist development to record production—is renowned for her DIY ethic and her work with a plethora of artists and bands. Her label, A Diamond Heart Production, stands out for its artist-friendly approach, embodying old-school record label traits with a new-school state of mind. In 2021, Alternative Press Magazine named Vanessa and her label as one of the 11 LGBTQIA+ and women-owned labels changing the music industry.

Vanessa will be producing a dedicated series of informational content for V1D3O, entitled, “Do It Yourself Motherfucker.” Offering a no-nonsense window into the creative process and the music industry’s evolving landscape. This collaboration represents a convergence of expertise and passion, promising to deliver content that resonates with audiences worldwide.

“I have always strived to look for opportunities to share my knowledge and experience with others, especially to upcoming artists as they are our future and it’s part of me giving back,” Vanessa says. “However music evolves, one thing I know is this: we are our music business and it’s up to us to share, create and build the music business we want.”

Damian FitzGerald Revitalizes Live Interview Content

Damian FitzGerald, a long-time member of V13 Media since its PureGrainAudio days, has recently started recording live interviews with artists. His most recent chat with Tom Morello (Rage Against the Machine, Audioslave) at Download Festival went live earlier this month. This interview signals the beginning of a torrent of content incoming on V1D3O, showcasing engaging conversations with influential figures in the music industry, including another interview with Bouncing Souls at Slam Dunk Festival.

Damian’s journey in music journalism began with a chance encounter at a music festival, leading him to a role at TotalRock Radio. Over the years, he developed a friendship with Graham Finney (V13 Media’s Vice President and UK Editor) and began contributing to Planet Loud. After Planet Loud merged with PureGrainAudio, Damian expanded his creative output to include gig and festival reviews, album reviews, and audio interviews. Currently serving as the UK News Editor for V13, Damian is excited to bring his content to a wider audience through V1D3O.

“I’m always looking at what I can do to bring exceptional content to the masses as well as improve on the output of whomever I am affiliated with. I have been in this game for over 10 years now and moved from a wet-behind-the-ears fan looking to do more, to a confident writer and interviewer,” said Damian FitzGerald.

“Growing up dyslexic and struggling with the written word and even stringing some sentences together was a constant frustration, but music gave me a way to articulate what I wanted to say. This is now my platform and my chance to show anyone and everyone they can — even when some say you can’t.”

Check out Damian’s video interview of Tom Morello at Download Festival

V1D3O: A Bold Step into the Future

V1D3O will feature a rich tapestry of interviews, live performances, behind-the-scenes insights, and exclusive content that delves into the hearts and minds of artists and creators. This relaunch signifies not just a return to form but an evolution—aiming to exceed the high watermark of content production set in the years leading up to 2020.

“V1D3O is our bold re-entry into the future of digital music and culture storytelling,” said Christopher Gonda, CEO & Publisher of V13 Media. “We’re thrilled to work with Vanessa Silberman and leverage Damian’s exceptional interview skills. Their vision and experience are going to be instrumental in creating content that not only entertains but also informs and inspires.”

Vanessa Silberman added, “Whether talking about songwriting, sharing advice about touring, breaking down publishing, planning a release, the production of a song or giving tips on mixing plugins, partnering with V13 for this new music video series was the perfect avenue to further connect, educate, inspire. It’s going to help take my DIY tips and advice to the next level. V13 has a similar ethic and mindset, wanting to help artists and coming from the media world that makes it exciting and unique.”

The V1D3O relaunch heralds a new chapter for V13 Media, reasserting its commitment to high-quality, compelling content that captures the essence of the music and cultural landscape.

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