Over the course of two years, Jack Hyphen has gone through a transformative journey – eloping to Spain, experiencing not one but two bouts of voice loss which left him unable to perform music. With the release of his latest project “Flee,” Jack takes listeners on a musical journey that …
Read More »Interview: Kenny Olson discusses new Letrick Olson single “Willow,” upcoming projects
Letrick Olson is a Detroit, Michigan-based five-piece supergroup comprising veteran musicians from the city’s music scene. Back in the early 90s, singer Aaron Letrick and bassist Kevin Chown showcased their distinct prowess in glam metal quartet Pleezer, while guitarist Kenny Olson and keyboardist Jimmie Bones created the Twisted Brown Trucker …
Read More »Interview: Annie DiRusso on the road, headed to Boston this weekend
Singer-songwriter Annie DiRusso has had a whirlwind year, embarking on her first headline tour last spring and now returning to the road for some of her biggest shows to date on the “God, I Love This Place Tour” with special guest Hannah Cole. Named after her debut EP, God, I Hate …
Read More »Interview: Bluphoria’s Reign LaFreniere brings retro offerings to debut album
Bluphoria, a term not yet in the Webster dictionary, refers to the simultaneous feeling of sadness amidst happy experiences. Other definitions? A four-piece Nashville-transplanted alternative rock band. “When you’re depressed but you go to a party with your friends. You’re in a fun, great environment, but something’s still not right— …
Read More »Interview: Andrew Hagar discusses Family Legacy, Significance of “Red Light Appetite”
Since 2015, Andrew Hagar has crafted a musical identity all his own. As the son of legendary vocalist Sammy Hagar, his straight-ahead hard rock and metal influences are a given, while more subtle traces of indie rock and electronic-influenced pop also find a welcome fit in his approach. The diversity …
Read More »Interview: Useless ID’s Yotam Ben Horin talks new live album, upcoming memoir
Punk rock veterans Useless ID recorded their 25th anniversary show in Tel Aviv, Israel, in August 2019, knowing fans would one day enjoy hearing it. Now, they finally can with Live in Tel Aviv (released April 21 via Double Helix Records), which boasts a dynamic 28-song track list that transports …
Read More »Interview: gloryBots
It’s been three years since you dropped Invisible. What have you guys been up to? After the release of our album ‘Invisible’ three years ago, we’ve been keeping ourselves busy. We took some time to work on our live performances, fine-tune our setlist, and deliver memorable shows for our fans. …
Read More »Interview: Kelsie Kimberlin
Kelsie Kimberlin “Fruit Basket” (pop) MUSIC VIDEO: https://youtu.be/GDpBXFswwj4 BEHIND THE SCENES VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o_8TOAMikwM The music industry is widely known for its cutthroat disposition and always-on mentality, making it tough to get to the top and even harder to stay there. For the ambitious and talented 22-year-old Kelsie Kimberlin, she is a natural …
Read More »Interview: Amanda Holley
Amanda Holley “Fav Flavor” (pop/R&B) https://youtu.be/yltaO25sRlU With a following of 38.6k on Instagram and a buzz among music industry professionals, R&B and soul singer Amanda Holley is on track to stardom. Of course, she’s been on that track her whole life, performing professionally since she was a child (off- and off-off-Broadway), and …
Read More »Interview: Pete Widin (Oatpod) discusses latest single “Xtngwsh,” upcoming material
Pete Widin is a singer/songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and producer based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Under the one-man band moniker Oatpod, his electro folk and grunge-inspired craft is solidified through long walks in nature, as well as elaborate dreams centering around bands and artists performing fully arranged pieces, which serve as the basis …
Read More »Interview: Devon Thompson talks authenticity, Gibson, & SXSW
Everyone searches to find their identity amongst a mess of external influences and the pressures of societal norms. For singer-songwriter Devon Thompson, her artistic upbringing had music written in the stars for her, albeit the trials and tribulations of overcoming adolescence and self doubt. We spoke with Devon about the …
Read More »Interview: Lili-Ann De Francesco embraces starting over on new single “Tout Recommencer”
French Canadian singer-songwriter Lili-Ann De Francesco has been musically inclined since she was a young girl, growing up in a household that favored acts like The Beatles and Queen. Now twenty three years old and signed to Universal Music Canada, the singer is creating music of her own to use …
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