A review of Katie Drives’s single, “Next To You.”
Read MoreInterview: Zoe Guigueno - Benefit of the Doubt
Zoe Guigueno is a multi-instrumentalist, vocalist, and composer based on Vancouver Island. She is an “Alien of Extraordinary Ability” according to the US government. When not working on her own music, she tours as a bassist with avant-pop string band Laura Cortese & the Dance Cards, Americana ensemble Della Mae, and klezmer collective Michael Winograd and the Honorable Mentshn.
Read MoreInterview: Inkakai - Drown
Inkakai describe their music as Imperial, sharply dynamic alternative rock with nu-metal & electronic music influences. The masked sextet of professional musicians have previously worked with Max Martin and Steve Vai. In the past, Inkakai featured in movies such as Priest of Evil (2010) and Jade Warrior (2006).
Read MoreInterview: Anton Commissaris - She's Not the Hurting Kind
From Menlo Park, California, solo artist Anton Commissaris presents his new single ‘She’s Not the Hurting Kind.’ The song lays down strong country-jazz grooves and harmonies, inviting listeners to explore the challenges of embarking on a new romance while still bearing the emotional scars of a prior relationship.
Read MoreReview: Ashley Ave. - Mirror Mirror
A review of Ashley Ave.’s single, “Mirror Mirror.”
Read MoreInterview: John Puchiele Ensemble - Change
John Puchiele Ensemble has been active as a composer for over four decades. His career began at the age of 14 with an original synthesizer-based performance/score for a semi-professional live theatre production. His repertoire grew to include film scores, album recordings, as well as live band, and ensemble performances.
Read MoreInterview: Chris Wirsig - The Ghost Under My Bed (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
Chris Wirsig is an award-winning composer, songwriter and producer, who enjoyed classical training on piano and saxophone, studied audio engineering at SAE Technology College, and has more than 20 years experience in music production. His music can be heard in games like the acclaimed Top Ten iPad game “Alien Tribe 2.”
Read MoreInterview: Sarah Reeves - More The Merrier
Curb | Word Entertainment recording artist and songwriter Sarah Reeves transforms “Winter Wonderland” into a Christmas duet with soulful singer and “American Idol” finalist Clark Beckham. Together, the two artists trade vocals on the holiday standard. Listen to the elegant rendition of “Winter Wonderland (feat. Clark Beckham)”.
Read MoreReview: Lump200 - Kryptomarch
René Desalmand is the man behind Lump200 alias. You probably have heard about some of his releases on Mental Groove in the early 2000’s (does “Better Eat Strawberries” ring a bell?). He also released under the alias Aredee on labels like Platinum Projects (sub- Mo’Wax) and Chronox Music before starting Lump200. Desalmand studied jazz saxophone and has been involved in radio plays, transmedial features and several interdisciplinary works.
Read MoreInterview: Anna Belle - Glass Delusion
Anna Belle takes pride in being an independent one-woman act with memorable melodies, analog-esque production, and computery, 80s-reminiscent visuals. In 2018, she was featured on the regionally syndicated late night show The Mystery Hour and performed at Playlist Live Orlando 2019. In 2021, Anna Belle released her second EP.
Read MoreInterview: THE HYBRIS - Keep The Wolves Away
Formed in 2020, THE HYBRIS spent the next years writing and producing their debut album ‘Music, Vol. 1’, which was released in June 2022. It is a truly international project, the trio lives in Germany, France and the US and writes and produces their music remotely. “Keep The Wolves Away” is the next output of the group, released on Nov 18th, 2022.
Read MoreInterview: 7000apart - Stand Together
Swedish/American alt-pop duo, 7000apart, combine powerful vocals with strong songwriting and moody melodies to deliver music on an emotional level. Singer, Amelie Eiding and multi-instrumentalist, Jon Kresin have both struggled with their own mental health issues over the years and have found the cathartic nature of radical honesty, self-acceptance, and artistic expression through songwriting therapeutic.
Read MoreInterview: Marcus Sukiennik - Deutsche Nationalhymne (2022)
Marcus Sukiennik is a pianist and composer living in Cologne, Germany, trained in jazz and classical music. He has played through the history of piano music in the classical genre as well as in jazz, starting with the first available notations. As a hotel and bar pianist in a luxury hotel, he enjoys arranging classical music for a modern lounge sound.
Read MoreInterview: Little Tealeif - Pedestal People
Out now on indie label Not Saints, Little Tealeif’s new single ‘Pedestal People’ is a brooding earworm of a debut. Little Tealeif blends elements of dance, rock, hip-hop, and pop with the mastery of producers like Mark Ronson or Rick Rubin. Currently based in Kent, the multi-instrumentalist, producer, and lyricist’s music is easily relatable.
Read MoreInterview: Breon S.Y.N.D.E.L - Protocol
Breon S.Y.N.D.E.L. is back and ending the year with an atmospheric, rap infused single ‘Double Or Nothin’ alongside are dynamic video for his track ‘Protocol’. Breon S.Y.N.D.E.L has set out to take listeners on a sonic experience, and ‘Double Or Nothing’ definitely immerses his audience into his world.
Read MoreInterview: Friendly Fire - Beyond The Neverglades
Friendly Fire was formed in 2016 in Jacksonville, Fl as an excuse to play around guitarist and song writer, Josh Sanders' neighborhood bars and 'temporarily' named after a jawbreaker song on the eve of the first of those very bar shows. The band started taking things a little more seriously with the addition of guitarist and recording engineer, Chad O'Quinn.
Read MoreInterview: Patrick Lawrence - Dandelion Wine
Patrick Lawrence is a West Virginia based recording artists who performs his own unique Bluegrass and outlaw country music. He is known for his unique style and for being a person with albinism. He is currently signed with Nashville entertainment weekly records and his music has been on the radio Nationwide!
Read MoreInterview: Illuminade - Spoonflower
Illuminde is an independent musician, based out of Houston, Texas, specializing in experimental electronic and psychedelic rock music. The music of this one-man jam band is well known for its dark atmosphere, heavy sub bass, and profound guitar playing. Since its start in 2020, Illuminade has already seen radio play from places such as College Underground Radio, and Frost fm.
Read MoreInterview: Matt DeAngelis - Change Your Ways
Matt DeAngelis, is a 24-year-old singer/songwriter from Southern New Jersey, USA. He has been honing his craft as a songwriter since age 8 with the ultimate goal of spreading a positive outlook in a world that can be riddled with strife and negativity.
Read MoreInterview: hangtime - BLOODSKY
hangtime is an artist who managed to concoct a winning sonic formula by allowing different styles to come together. There is no point in getting stuck with only an album & creative perspective; hangtime takes this lesson to heart. Their most recent studio release, Right2Repair, is a perfect combination of hip-hop and alternative music with experimental electronic sounds.
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