Jetty Grove is a solo artist who writes and records his songs in a home studio near Baltimore, Maryland. He'd describe his sound as lo-fi indie rock with a folk influence. In "Static Motion," there are recurring lyrical themes of self-doubt, isolation, and mental health issues. "Rick's Car Shop" is about a real repair shop owner who used to frequent the cafe next door that Jetty Grove worked at for about a year.
Read MoreInterview: Civil Wray - Sparkle
Sparkle. It’s exactly what Civil Wray does on her brand-new single, appropriately entitled "Sparkle." Civil Wray is the pseudonym of Toronto singer-songwriter Andrea de Boer. She collaborated with producer Matt DeMatteo (Danko Jones, Big Wreck, Ashley MacIsaac) to create an ethereal, dreampop song that may remind listeners of artists such as Fiona Apple, David Bowie, and Tame Impala.
Read MoreInterview: Juliet Callahan - Spotlight
Spotlight is a blend of alternative pop with a touch of trap thrown into the mix, inspired by Rihanna and Britney Spears' high-energy tracks. This track represents another milestone for Juliet Callahan's career, as this is her first release where she played the roles of singer, songwriter, producer, and audio engineer.
Read MoreInterview: Roxercat - Crime
Following the release of two well-received singles, Roxercat released their six-song EP "Pearls” on Jan 13th. Roxercat is a progressive rock band based in Nashville, Tennessee, led by singer and songwriter Price Jones, guitarist Stan Lassiter, and bassist Bill Francis. Various guest musicians also appear on the recordings.
Read MoreInterview: ImLazarus - Same Old Song
ImLazarus is a multi-instrumentalist in bands that have placements on MTV, Lifetime, and Showtime, as well as three top 100 CMJ charting albums, and two Independent Music Award nominations in 2016 for “Album of the Year” / “Single of the Year”. He’s also worked as an independent composer creating commercial parody music.
Read MoreInterview: Flexy - We're Beautiful
"We're Beautiful" by Flexy is a hit potential song, from Flexy debut album tittle "It's Possible. The pop song by the Nigerian born, Germany/Italy based star, is wowing fans of various age gaps around the world. With it's fresh sound, catchy melody, power vocals, great lyrics and unique style, this beautiful song is a favourite, according to many fans, right from vibing to it in the first few seconds.
Read MoreInterview: Betty Moon - My Only One
Betty Moon is an artist, songwriter and producer from Los Angeles California. Since being signed to A&M Records, Betty Moon has since earned a reputation for her DIY work ethic and has self-released over 10 albums via her own label Evolver Music. Moon has continued to defy industry trends, earning worldwide retail airplay, online and college radio rotation.
Read MoreInterview: Dani Slovak - Like a Dream
Dani Slovak is a singer/songwriter/producer based in London and Prague - a trained medical doctor, planning to specialise in psychiatry, he knows how to talk about complex topics, issues, and emotions lots of people would like to discuss and open up about but don't necessarily possess the skill to verbalise. Dani transfers this ability into music and art.
Read MoreInterview: POPE (People Of Positive Energy), Natalie La Rose - Can't Get You Out Of My Bed
The primary motivation behind the POPE (People Of Positive Energy) project with Natalie La Rose is to spread positive energy all across the globe, which is needed now more than ever before in these trying times. Natalie La Rose (real name) is an Amsterdam-raised and Los Angeles-based award-winning Dutch/Surinamese singer, songwriter and DJ.
Read MoreInterview: Oliver Marson - Blue Dreams
Oliver Marson's music exists in the same vein as art rock bands like Pulp, Sparks and the Divine Comedy. His music and live performance is engaging and fun with thoughtful lyrics. His signature croon, energetic shows and satirical lyrics commenting on the grisly truths of 2020s Britain have earned him a cult following in the UK.
Read MoreInterview: Martyn Scott - Lazy Days and Lullabies
Martyn Scott is a singer songwriter whose retro indie, influenced by 60s pop, jazz guitar greats and romantic classical composers, is a technicolour mix of meticulously crafted melodies, intricate guitar work and lush, thoughtful instrumentation. Martyn was born in Rotherham, South Yorkshire and started playing Rock n Roll in working men's clubs aged 17.
Read MoreInterview: Axus Bliss - Live Once Die Twice
Mid-Atlantic Melodic Modern Metal. High Range Vocals Penetrating A Sonic Dynamic Rhythm Machine. Carlton Kelly on vocals, Steven Lewis on guitar, John Lewis on drums, and Daniel Parham on bass make up the Axus Bliss band. Their primary influences are primarily 80s rock and metal, but also early 70s Sabbath to today's rock and metal progressions.
Read MoreInterview: Unarmed - It's Like That
Unarmed is a Portland, Oregon, quartet comprised of current and former members of the seminal melodic hardcore outfits It Prevails (Rise), Scars of Tomorrow (Victory), and American Me (Rise). Embracing their musical roots, Unarmed explores the post-punk soundscape that's inspired each member throughout their musical careers.
Read MoreInterview: The Melancholic Folk Collective - Welcome To Melancholia
The Melancholic Folk Collective are a project headed by Tom Vernel, consisting on this album of Vernel (Guitars, Bass, Percussion and Main Vocals), Dani Romo (Guitars, Bass, Drum Effects), Corina Gonzalez and Nuria Lopez (Accompanying Vocals). The current, and first Album is titled "Welcome To Melancholia".
Read MoreInterview: Pete Miller - Hard to Find
Hailing from Central Pennsylvania, renowned alt-country and folk singer-songwriter Pete Miller released his debut album, "Live On Record" on August 12, 2022. The album's release has been met with both critical praise and commercial success. Two singles, "A Light out There" and "The Raven and the Dover," reached the UK iTunes Top 20, amassing more than 175K Spotify streams between them.
Read MoreInterview: Tuulikki Bartosik - Playscapes
Swedish-Estonian musician Tuulikki Bartosik is an accordionist, composer, singer, and multi-instrumentalist. Her work has grown increasingly adventurous, branching out from its beginnings to explore the possibilities from incorporating vocals, effects and music software with her virtuoso playing.
Read MoreInterview: EIGHT THOUSAND BIRDS - Blue House
Founded amid the COVID-19 pandemic, EIGHT THOUSAND BIRDS is an alt-pop duo that has never met IRL. Formed in 2021, when Vancouver-based musician Alejandro Zarazua met Johannesburg-based vocalist Hayley Chewins on an online music forum, the two were soon collaborating and creating music virtually.
Read MoreInterview: Darren Middleton - HOME
For almost 20 years, Darren Middleton was guitarist and songwriter with famed Australian band, Powderfinger. Darren has since released 2 more albums and an EP—this time under his own name. Darren’s first solo release, Translations (2013), showcased the breadth of Darren’s musical chops and opened a lot of eyes and ears along the way.
Read MoreInterview: Genevieve Sovereign - Life Soaked Reveal (feat. Ben Tenison)
Genevieve Sovereign had a productive 2022, releasing her debut EP “It’s yours.” as well as deepening her network and collaboration opportunities – particularly through becoming Melbourne Coordinator for the Australian Songwriters Conference, and exploring cross-genre contributor prospects as a classically trained flutist.
Read MoreInterview: What Strange Beasts - Cat's Paw
What Strange Beasts had its beginning on Halloween, the venerable Benaroya Hall in Seattle shows Alfred Hitchcock’s Psycho accompanied by the Seattle Symphony. One fateful evening in 2016 Aaron Kremer (Bass, Vocals) and Jonathan Maxwell (Drums, Vocals) attended with a mutual friend.
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