In preparation for my seeing Dishwalla perform at the Paramount later this month, I’ve decided to give their latest album, Juniper Road, a well-deserved go. For reference, their previous eponymously-titled album fared decently, nearly breaking the top 10 on the US Indie charts. This is representative of a steady trend, …
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Tengger Cavalry has gained quite a presence on New York City grounds, receiving coverage from music outlets Billboard, Metal Hammer, and MTV to news-based CNN, New York Times, and Wall Street Journal. The quintet is set to embark on a June/July tour with Felix Martin, Malphas, Sicocis, and Helsott. Fronted …
Read More »Interview: From Indie Rocker to Score Composer – Craig Wedren Bridges the Gap Between Two Career Roles
Craig Wedren has built an extensive profile across music, TV and film. As a composer, some of his best-known credits include the State, Anchorman, School of Rock, The Whitest Kids U Know, and Wet Hot American Summer. This skillset wouldn’t be catalyzed, however, without a foundation comprising substantial musical perspective. …
Read More »Interview: Rodney Browning Cravens of Dishwalla on new album, ‘Juniper Road’
In the mid 90s, Californian alternative quintet Dishwalla shot to fame with the release of their debut album, Pet Your Friends. The album’s third single, “Counting Blue Cars,” became a number one Billboard hit in 1996, and remains the band’s best-known to this day. Through subsequent albums (1998’s And You …
Read More »Interview with Kenny Dubman
After a lapse of non-musical endeavors, veteran New Jersey guitarist Kenny Dubman released his debut solo album, Reckless Abandon. The album effectively channels Dubman’s roots—a hearty amalgamation of 70s-tinged hard rock—while celebrating his newfound inspiration. Its presentation comes off as a rarity in today’s modern rock climate, a majority of …
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