Pranava Maharaj is a West Indies-based R&B singer/producer located in Trinidad and Tobago. Since the tender age of 11, Maharaj, under the artist name Nava, has ridden a consistent wave of success, catalyzed by his victory in a local music competition. Nava’s eventual guest spot on Trini soca superstar Machel …
Read More »American Idol Live! 2018 Tour Kicks Off July 11 – Interview with Jurnee
American Idol is now, quite literally, taking the show on the road. Following its warmly-received television relaunch back in March, the series will realize a new milestone in the American Idol Live! 2018 Tour. The three-month-long, 40-city tour comprises seven finalists from the show’s current season: Cade Foehner, Caleb Lee …
Read More »Album Review: Farewell to Fear – Voices
Farewell to Fear fares as another promising act in the midst of modern rock’s continually relegated presence. The quintet’s primary intention focuses on filling the millennial void, wherein rock music had been deterred by a plethora of erstwhile pop culture focus. Forming in 2010, the band draws on the monster …
Read More »Interview: Joe Settineri
Joe Settineri is a Midwest-bred, west coast-based singer/songwriter. Taking a leap from the security of a career in finance, Settineri soon found himself in the wild, often unpredictable world of music once moving to Los Angeles. There, he amassed a solid following upon finding his sound – a modern pop …
Read More »Album Review: Visitors – Crest (Out July 13)
Visitors are a rising quintet composed of vocalist Ian Cooperstein, guitarists Ty Brigman and Ian Hilton, bassist Cameron Jorgenson, and drummer Bryan Lee. Forming in Utah, the Salt Lake City band built a live rep along the west coast utilizing charisma, progressive arrangements and hook factor — topped with arsenal …
Read More »Single Review: Grayson Erhard – “I Will”
Grayson Erhard fuses the close-hitting charm of indie rock with the intricate, yet precise hook factor of percussive acoustics. Based in southern Colorado, the Del Norte singer-songwriter has continually made substantial use of this talent, especially with his latest single, “I Will.” It serves as the carrier for his upcoming …
Read More »Interview: Julian Comeau of The Colour You
The Colour You combines vivid, introspective subject matters with a complementary instrumental force. Recently, the Baton Rouge, Louisiana alt rock trio (Julian Comeau, Bemo Barnett, and Robbie Buisson) debuted the music video for their carrier single, “Set Me Free,” earning especial exposure through Alternative Press’s Facebook page. The single is …
Read More »Single Review: Dunja World – One
Dunja Vukosavovic is a burgeoning artist with a simple goal: to reach, unite, and inspire her listeners. A survivor of civil war, she emigrated from Yugoslavia to New York in 1999, fending for herself with very little money, and no friends or family by her side. Vukosavovic would ultimately defy …
Read More »EP Review: Personality Cult S/T (Out June 1)
Personality Cult is the fresh project of Los Angeles singer-songwriter James Clifford. Sporting equal channeling from indie rock and new wave of the 80s, Clifford commands a multi-spectrum sonic atmosphere all his own. His debut single for this year, “Decay,” has been receiving steadily warm feedback for its authentic, yet …
Read More »Single Review: Memo Skyy – “Let You Go”
Memo Skyy is a Californian musician and producer with a distinct musical identity. Based in El Monte, his style is represented by a diverse range, covering grounds of alternative, country, and folk — even leaning toward hip hop and Hispanic music at times. Matching the importance of this stylistic span …
Read More »Interview: Danny Case of From Ashes to New
Despite modern rock music’s fluctuating presence in the United States, From Ashes to New has broken big. The Lancaster, Pennsylvania quartet fostered their presence very early on, initially through consistent chart topping on Sirius XM’s Octane station, and then maintaining a healthy following on various social media platforms. Now approaching …
Read More »Interview: Kyle Morris of The Unlikely Candidates
The Unlikely Candidates, made up of front man Kyle Morris, lead guitarist Brenton Carney, rhythm guitarist Cole Male, bassist Jared Hornbeek, and drummer Kevin Goddard, have achieved substantial success on both alternative and mainstream grounds. Currently signed to Atlantic Records, the Texas quintet amassed a large following on Spotify, by …
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