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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: 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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Single Review: Luke ATME – “Quiero Más”

Luke ATME is a pop artist, originally from Naples, Italy, and based in London, England. Singing since age 14, Luke initiated his output online, posting his own renditions of popular artists’ music on YouTube. Throughout high school, he utilized his vocal and dance talents as part of a local competitive …

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Album Review: Snooknuk – Once Upon a Day, A Lot More Funny

Cheri Moon is known for her distinctive brand of children’s music that emphasizes building and expanding a child’s social awareness. Under the name Snooknuk, she has collaborated with a diverse range of iconic contemporary artists such as Timbaland, Jimmy Douglass, Kevin Rudolf, and Danja. Moon also gained a name as a …

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Visions of Atlantis – ‘A Symphonic Journey To Remember’ Out Now: Interview with vocalist Clementine Delauney

On Friday, Visions of Atlantis released A Symphonic Journey to Remember, their first live album to include a DVD/Blu Ray component. The quintet’s performance, recorded at the 2019 Bang Your Head Festival in Balingen, Germany, stands out for its accompaniment by the Bohemian Symphony Orchestra of Prague, who have only …

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Single Review: Anna Azerli – “Love for a Day”

Anna Azerli is a pop artist, actress, and model. Born in Wellington, New Zealand, the untimely passing of her parents prompted her to move to Berlin, Germany. By age 16, Azerli would relocate to Milan, Italy, becoming an opera protégé at Accademia Teatro alla Scalla. In 2009, at the height …

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EP Review: Peat Lynch – Floodwall

When he was just 15, Peat Lynch experimented with composing original raps among a group of friends. The Columbus, Ohio-based rapper would continue shaping that craft for several more years on his own, channeling numerous modern acts and tapping into lyric writing as a means of authentic self-expression. By 20, …

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