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 …
Read More »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 …
Read More »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 …
Read More »Interview: Bern Mustian of Up from Here discusses new single, “Throw It All Away”
Up from Here is an emerging pop punk act based in Tampa, Florida. Following the release of their 2018 sophomore EP, Words Left Unsaid, their expansion to quartet form was topped by a similarly impactful boost to the band’s stature – two million combined streams across multiple platforms. Amidst the …
Read More »Interview: Matt Urmy discusses upcoming album, South of the Sky
Matt Urmy is a singer/songwriter, poet, author, and entrepreneur. Born in New York City and raised in Nashville, Tennessee, Urmy gradually became immersed in his hometown’s potent, diverse scene, having since collaborated with some of its most distinguished players in country-folk music. His 2017 debut album, Out of the Ashes, …
Read More »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 …
Read More »Interview: Jef Rhodes of Them Damn Kings discusses new single, “Throw It Away”
Them Damn Kings are a hard rock/metal act based in Jersey City, New Jersey. Founded in 2015 as a one-man entity by veteran singer-guitarist Jef Rhodes, the project has steadily morphed into a collaborative effort, incorporating the talents of former Lacuna Coil drummer Ryan Blake Folden. In addition to featuring …
Read More »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, …
Read More »Interview: Coyote Eyes discusses new single, “Haunt You in Your Sleep”
Jo Eubanks is an emerging singer/songwriter with an established classical background that began prior to her reaching adolescence. Since 2018, Eubanks gained the moniker Coyote Eyes, which combines the sonic charge of electronic pop with the lyrical concept of duality. As she puts it, “The coyote represents the wild paradox …
Read More »Electric Sol returns with new single, “Your Divinity”
Yesterday, Phoenix, Arizona quintet Electric Sol dropped “Your Divinity,” The song will be included as part of their upcoming EP, City Tonight, produced by dream pop artist Secret Attraction, which is slated for April 2021. Following the success of their EP, Accept Me, this song showcases a more pronounced, shimmery …
Read More »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, …
Read More »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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