Ty Brasel was born in Memphis, TN, where he grew up at the intersection of East Memphis & Olive Branch, MS. This area, referred to by locals as “Memphissippi,” is where Ty first recognized his passion for music. Ty’s upbringing in the “Bible belt” had him well acquainted with religion and church at a young age.
Read MoreInterview: Larissa Rook - exit
Larissa Rook is a singer-songwriter residing outside of Austin, Texas. She is also a breast cancer survivor and much of her music reflects her experience as a cancer survivor. Her new song “exit” manages to touch on several themes in under it’s short less than 3 minutes. Yes, it can be considered a song about being a cancer survivor.
Read MoreInterview: John Keenan - Mind of a Madman II
John Keenan is a rapper and producer who is known for his thought- provoking lyrics and unique approach to hip-hop. Born in Great Bend, Kansas, John discovered his musical talent at a young age and began honing his craft with brother Mark. After attending Kansas State University where he developed his skills as an artist, writer, producer, and engineer, he released his first mixtape, "Mind of a Madman,."
Read MoreInterview: DEANO - Tillman
Dean Patrick Schumacher, aka DEANO, was born in Southfield, Michigan (a suburb of Detroit). Influenced by Rock & Roll, Blues, Disco, R & B, Funk, and Country during the 70s, he picked up the guitar as a Christmas gift when he was 10 and then promptly quit playing for the next 30 years. At age 40, he rediscovered his passion for the guitar and for writing music.
Read MoreInterview: NEO 10Y - GODDEX
NEO 10Y wants us to connect with our inner super power on anthemic and psychedelic new single, GODDEX. Drawing us in with a refined, psychedelic synth, textured riser, and immersive drums, NEO 10Y opens GODDEX with luscious, atmospheric vocals as he seductively delivers the opening prose, “Thembo Goddex you made me feel at one, with you… and you think I’m sexy too..”
Read MoreInterview: Domax - Volca
Domax is a multi-instrumentalist based in London, UK. As a session musician, he has worked with Sister Sledge, Incognito, Emeli Sandé, and Maverick Sabre. He brings a new melodic driven sound to the scene, drawing inspiration from Kraftwerk, Apex Twin, Squarepusher, Neu, The Yellow Magic Orchestra, and the Cocteau twins.
Read MoreInterview: Groundstate - Floating Away
Groundstate, the rock duo formed by brothers Aidan and Connor Smith, have released their new single “Floating Away” on streaming platforms. The band recorded the effort with producer Jim Wirt (Incubus, Hoobastank, Centershift) during the pandemic along with other tracks for their upcoming 3rd full-length album, The Things We Leave Unsaid.
Read MoreInterview: Tha Building - TYBAH
Tha Building is new funk/soul/rock collective out of the SF Bay Area. What differentiates this groove monster from its forefathers is that Tha Building is a self-contained band with its own body of booty shaking songs, ready to break out of the studio and hit the stage. Their debut release, Outside Ourselves, winds through an exhilarating mélange of indie-funk, hip-hop, Motown and Stax vintage soul, R&B balladry.
Read MoreInterview: Kenton Hall & The Necessary Measures - Idiopath
Idiopath is one part of a multimedia project from former ist frontperson Kenton Hall - consisting of Idiopath (36 original songs), Omniopath (all 36 songs reinterpreted by other artists) and Videopath, 36 short films that will make up a feature-length video anthology in December 2023.
Read MoreInterview: Sambox - Road Trip
Sambox, aka Samuel Pineau, is a French music producer and he plays keyboard/piano. Since 2004, Sambox music has appeared on 70 CD compilations of Lounge references (Chillout Guide, Buddhattitude, Blue Marlin, Dubai Eklektic, Café Solaire, Ibiza Beats, and so on). His music has also been used for television (Alles war zählt, Diana's Dream (M6 / Teva), Belle toute nue (M6)).
Read MoreInterview: Georg Óskar - Late Night Good Night
Georg Óskar is an accomplished cross-disciplinary artist who made his solo professional recording debut in 2021 with the single “Walk on The Water”. That track introduced a talented and experimental composer/producer who creates in broad strokes, drawing from a hybrid analog and electronic palette.
Read MoreInterview: Michael Peloso - Rewind (feat. Marisa Frantz & Matthew Shell)
Michael Peloso is a successful indie songwriter. Co-writing singles for NARAS artists Natalie Jean, Christina Gaudet, Kathy Sanborn & Dennis Sy. Michael is the creative force behind his side project Four Simple Notes. Their singles, Checking Out & Where Do you Go? were released in 2019. His first solo album, Life’s Little Accidents was released on September 7, 2021.
Read MoreInterview: REFRAKT (NY) - False Memories
"False Memories" is the title track of the REFRAKT (NY) EP with Phisica. In its first week, False Memories charted in the top 20 Indie Dance tracks on Beatport, was selected as a staff pick, and was included in Best New Indie Dance: January and Weekend Picks: Melodic Beatport.
Read MoreInterview: Laurelight - Peaceful
Laurelight is a European Artist originally from Italy, who started out his alt pop project in London in 2020. His eclectic vibe embraces genres from synth pop to disco funk music (inspired by artists like ‘The Weeknd’, ‘Charlie Puth’ and ‘Christine and the Queens’).
Read MoreInterview: Major Kami/SJ Hawley - Wild Bo...
Denis Expert began the compositions in 2020, on a corner of his dining room table, with a mini master keyboard, which allowed him to record everything on his computer, also composing the melodies he hummed in "yoghurt"(french expression used for the action of singing in fake english). His friend Dan Burkhart, composer, arranger and sound engineer, came in to help.
Read MoreInterview: Natalie Clark - How High
Scottish singer-songwriter Natalie Clark, who has reaped plaudits from Richard Branson and BBC Radio 1's Nick Grimshaw, launched her self-released debut EP, Eagles, in Scotland before heading stateside. Selected as a Mercedes Benz KTLA "Artist to Watch", Natalie was featured in the Mercedes Benz U.S. commercial campaign.
Read MoreInterview: DAMIEN - Empty
DAMIEN, a prolific Ipswich darkwave artist, kicks off 2023 with a high-energy release, the second single from his upcoming third album. Following the success of his current single, "Nowhere," DAMIEN begins 2023 with the explosive "Empty" which brings a slight touch of dubstep into the artist's trademark industrial-pop sound.
Read MoreInterview: Water Rise - Escape
Water Rise is a musician who doesn't hesitate to collaborate with other artists to give you a great experience. More precisely a bassist / guitarist attached to percussive bass / drums combos and who fleshes out around them with a multitude of instruments. If you like rock music, you should like it, but he has a hard time sticking to one style.
Read MoreInterview: Claire Bradshaw - Ephemera
UK and Canada-based musician and home recordist Claire Bradshaw started her music career as a small 7-year-old with a large cello, and played in several UK youth orchestras. Swapping her cello for a guitar aged 15, she started her first band - their debut gig was playing Squeeze covers at the school assembly.
Read MoreInterview: S J Denney - High Flying Birds
S J Denney is a singer-songwriter based in Essex, United Kingdom. He fell in love with music from an early age, after stumbling across vinyl copies of The Beatles’ White Album and Neil Young’s Harvest. S J was originally a choir boy and performed in a number of venues across his local county. His next stepping-stone was learning to play the clarinet.
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