Interview

Mauri Dark is basking in the light right now…His debut solo album, “Dreams Of a Middle Aged Man” has been somewhat of a surprise hit for the Finnish folk singer-songwriter. It spawned a #1 iTunes hit in South Africa, and, as of this writing, 2 of his Spotify tracks have …

Brae Gromek is an up-and-coming New York hip hop artist. Born in Guatemala and raised in New York City, Gromek writes and performs under the name Gromo, sporting an eclectic style that embraces nuances of EDM, rock, R&B, and metal. He initially came to prominence in the mid-2010s while taken …

Randy Seedorff is about to enter the next phase of his career…the veteran musician from Kansas City has just released his new single, “Family Tree” to rave reviews, and his new EP “Begin Again” will be hitting stores soon.  We caught up with Randy prior to the release of the …

For over five decades, Bill Champlin has cemented tremendous stature as an in-demand singer and songwriter. His resume includes hundreds of collaborations with established artists and bands, including a prolific mid-to-late 80s tenure as frontman of multiplatinum legends Chicago. Equally notable, however, is Champlin’s solo material, which currently comprises seven …

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 …

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 …

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 …

It’s always exciting to speak to an act on their way up in the music business.  It’s even more satisfying when the act has a #1 international iTunes hit and 5 Arkansas CMA Nominations under their belt.  Such is the case with americana duo, Ten Penny Gypsy.  Justin Patterson and …

Casual Ties, the project of multi-talented artist, Cobey Arner, marked the release of it’s first EP on Friday. Covering new ground both sonically and literally, Arner made the move from Nashville to NYC, and from Indie into Electronic within the past few years. We spoke to him about the beginnings …

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, …

GHZTZD is a masked mystery rapper from Rackencrackerz and the Port of Platoon Collaboration. His identity is a mystery: he is a musician, producer and activist that has donated thousands of his proceeds to minority and women’s empowerment programs. His lyrics are raw and abusive, but he uses that skill to …

TRIBAL SEEDS is a band with a really special approach to their blend of reggae and dub music and recently, the band set out to release a new, groundbreaking album, aptly titled “Live: 2020 Sessions” which really highlights the unique tone of their music. The release will immediately impress listeners …