Pihka Is My Name is a Finland-based duo who combine analogue synthesizers, hypnotic piano patterns and crunchy drum machines. 'Reaching for The Out of Range' is the first single of their upcoming sophomore album, to be released in September 2023. With this energetic track the band introduces a punchier and more analogue sound.
Read MoreInterview: Olla - Monte Carlo
A Monaco-based rising star Olla started singing as a kid at the age of 4. Born in a family of extreme sport lovers, Olla struggled to prove her interest in music as her true and serious passion. Yet she held on to her dream and, once coming of age, she started doing regular classes with a vocal coach and got into Musicians Institute in Los Angeles.
Read MoreInterview: Hiza Guruma - Day Dreaming
Hiza Guruma is an experimental rock band based in Athens, Greece, formed by George Sapountzis in 2021. The scope of the project was to revive the sweet era and aesthetic of the late 80's and early 90's. Primarily inspired by genres such as Neo-psychedelia, dream-pop, shoegaze, garage, and surf.
Read MoreInterview: Girondolini - Girondolini
"Girondolini" is the solo project of Vienna-based drummer and producer July Skone. After playing drums for a variety of bands the last years, July was driven by the urgent feeling to make music without a band—alone and uncompromising. The outcome after 2 years of recording and producing is the self-titled album "Girondolini".
Read MoreInterview: Atomic Bronco - Fly Away
Atomic Bronco released their first single of 2023, Fly Away. The song follows up on the success of the previous singles Get You Off My Mind and Foolish Games from late 2022 and provides a glimpse into the style of Atomic Bronco’s upcoming releases. Fly Away features a driving yet brooding rhythm section behind a steady picked acoustic riff.
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Interview: Bad Ass Beauty - Me
LaQuinta Prince aka Bad Ass Beauty is a bone crushing, powerhouse R&B vocalist who is also a graduate of Berklee College of Music. With musical influences spanning from Led Zeppelin to Chaka Khan, she is well on her way to turning the rock genre on its ear by blending the two styles in order to push Hard Rock/Soul into the mainstream into its own lane.
Read MoreInterview: Antony Alexander - I Ain’t Coming Back
It should come as no surprise that London-area EDM artist Antony Alexander is devoting much of his life to the art of creating music. The Kent County resident will be the first to tell you about the pictures of him when he was a young boy experimenting with the notes and sounds coming from a keyboard.
Read MoreInterview: Blair Djuna - Don't Tell Me
Replete with many an engaging melody and boasting both a truly energizing and polished production, Blair Djuna's very well-crafted "Don't Tell Me" is a fantastically rousing funk-infused modern pop track that combines thoroughly catchy hooks with an attention-grabbing and undeniably confident sense of personality.
Read MoreInterview: Jacqueline Kroft - Piano Preludes Vol.02
Working with an abundance of sounds and styles in her adventurous and curious manner, Jacqueline Kroft‘s unique approach to lyrical soundscaping provides unusual, eclectic compositions for her audiences to embrace. Every song is born on the piano so that is why she is doing Piano Preludes at the moment.
Read MoreInterview: Morning Trips - An Imaginary Life
Morning Trips, a diversified indie-rock foursome from the United States, has captivated audiences with their unwavering devotion to Alt-Rock. The band's musical production, however, does not end there. The Florida band's broad style has gone from effervescent, atmospheric pop to frenzied, contemplative punk, and more, with inspirations from a variety of different related genres.
Read MoreInterview: mooncrüe - Animal
mooncrüe was started by a group of Nasa dropouts who were abandoned on the moon. For matters of national security, their true identity cannot be revealed at this time. Feeling frustration and outcast, they decided to channel their energy into music, using a variety of found sounds from outer space, synthesizers and guitar.
Read MoreInterview: Maybe Human - The Deviant Landlord ft. Professor Electric
Maybe Human is creative and conceptual Post Rock/Pop made for UFO flying. Maybe Human discovered Professor Electric and reached out to collaborate. Maybe Human recently released a musical odyssey inspired by the original Planet of the Apes films. The offering is available on 180g vinyl.
Read MoreInterview: Faerie - champagne tears
Faerie is a fluttering indie-pop manifestation of Christine Lam's daydreams and fantasies. Her music is set in danceable grooves layered with dreamy synths and lyrics filled with wonder and escapism. This New York-based singer/songwriter taught herself to play guitar, piano, then voice to help express the floating melodies in her mind.
Read MoreInterview: Skye Ember - Thunder
Skye Ember is a quirky, retro, indie pop singer songwriter from SW London. She has been Finalist in both the UK Songwriting and Masters of Songwriting contests. She has been composing since the age of 16. She starred on British national ITV show, The Chase, where she serenaded Sean Wallace (Mastermind) and Bradley Walsh (Dr Who).
Read MoreInterview: Mirnaz - Eyes On You
Mirnaz was born in Baghdad, Iraq. She began singing at age 3. She moved to the United States in 2009 and later started making music in high school at 16 years old. Mirnaz wrote "Eyes On You" about that special moment you lay your eyes on that special person when they walk into a room. Even if you are aware that they are not the best match for you.
Read MoreInterview: Dici - Champagne Showers
In less than two whirlwind years Dici has evolved from quarantined 17-year-old freestyling rhymes and mastering the Pro Tools rig in his bedroom to emerging Urban Pop star with thousands of worldwide followers, a popular critically acclaimed indie EP on his own label (DICI Records), and an ever-growing discography of more than 19 singles.
Read MoreInterview: Littleuniverses - littleuniverses
The Montreal, Quebec artist, Littleuniverses aspires to be an artist with an ability to inspire through her craft and connect with an audience from all walks of life. She believes art’s connection to everyone subject to it is unique, and the way it strikes a chord is so deep to provide strength, solace, empathy, and joy, breathing life into all who experience it.
Read MoreInterview: Mackenzie - I Hate July
Mackenzie is an alt-pop artist from Reading, taking inspiration from the likes of Avril Lavigne, Taylor Swift and Miley Cyrus While she was growing up listening to Avril Lavigne and Taylor Swift, her rock influences are courtesy of her dad, who made her headbang to AC/DC in the car as a child.
Read MoreInterview: Pete Asshill - Before Noon
Pete Asshill is serious, but also like a bit of dark humour. They aim for their own personal style in both lyrics and compositions. Not mainstream but hopefully understandable. It's hard to categorize the genre, but they think it's anyway rock (alt-rock, prog, indie). Pete Asshill is independent & unsigned & not active in SoMe - they think the song itself tells a story.
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