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Jake Kussmaul

I come from a family who is passionate about all things music. I learned to sing at an early age, and by 13, had my very own Fender Strat guitar. I tried my hardest at learning all that I could. Because I was born with cerebral palsy, I had to teach myself an adaptive playing style. I learned to write and record my own music, despite these difficulties. In college, I started making great use of my writing abilities by reviewing music, as well as copy editing. I guess it's best to stick with what you know, while welcoming a fair challenge at the same time.

Interview: Dan Fenton of Voltagehawk discusses video for cover of Mariah Carey classic, “All I Want For Christmas Is You”

Nashville, Tennessee’s Voltagehawk harnesses a sound comprising rich songcraft, crunchy riffage, and a cheeky sense of humor. Since forming in 2014, the quartet has forged a solid path, keeping boundless experimentation at the forefront of their ideology. After releasing a metal-inspired cover of Mariah Carey’s “All I Want for Christmas …

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Interview: Ian Abel discusses new single, “All For Love,” licensing music to All Elite Wrestling, importance of friendship

Ian Abel is an emerging singer-songwriter. Originally from Louisville, Kentucky, Abel eventually relocated to Los Angeles, California in early 2017, forming the Ian Abel Band alongside guitarist and high school friend Westray Tackett, and New York-based drummer Kenny Schwartz. Their debut album was recorded in 2018, and is being released …

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Single Review: Live Vinyl – “Get Out Party Today”

Live Vinyl is a rock, pop, live dance band from New York. Forming in 2017 as an initially exclusive live act, the band’s nuanced, yet accessible combination of rock and pop now defines fresh original recordings, with a thematic focus around hope for a Covid-free world. Their debut single is …

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EP Review: I.K.P. – Radicalize

Kenny Alvarez is an emerging hip hop artist based in Brooklyn, New York. Under the name I.K.P. (Infamous King of Positivity), Alvarez has released four full-length albums, each centering around his path toward triumph amidst various life struggles. Following a steady output of singles this year, Alvarez has returned with …

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Interview: Daniel “Gumo” Reiss of GumoManiacs discusses new album, Morbid Tales of Terror

GumoManiacs continue to leave an imprint with their brand of German thrash metal, as well as their equally notable fan-friendly approach. The Regensburg, Bavaria-based band have assumed a three-piece lineup, led by singer-guitarist Daniel “Gumo” Reiss, and rounded out by brothers Robert “Hubi” and Michael “Air” Hofmann (bass and drums, …

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EP Review: Head Fake – EP3

Head Fake is an international-based project, its members hailing from London, England, New York City, New York, and Miami, Florida. Each member assumes a mononymous identity, being simply known as Michael (multi-instrumentalist), James (bassist/vocalist), and Ivan (producer). Up to this point, the trio has released three EPs: Head Fake, EP2, …

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Single Review: Marty Monaco – “Monaco Madness”

Marty Monaco is a hip hop artist based in Cleveland, Ohio. Currently signed to local independent label Myart Music Group, Monaco sustains a strong, consistent output since debuting in late 2018. Having gone into 2020 the release of the singles “Grandma’s Wig” and “Right Day Wrong One,” his recent single, …

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