Greg Hoy “Comfort Vendetta” (indie/rock) Operating under a slew of alternating monikers over the past few decades, rocker/singer-songwriter Greg Hoy is taking his birth name for a spin this time around. After over a decade in Brooklyn, NY, Hoy relocated to the San Francisco Bay Area as a part of the 2010’s …
Read More »Interview: Ian Abel discusses latest single, “Why Boston?”
Ian Abel has sustained an assiduous drive with the Ian Abel Band. Much has transpired in their career since our last conversation, from headlining multiple iconic venues in Los Angeles to touring with legendary musicians. On top of releasing their latest single, “Why Boston?”, the band was recently nominated for …
Read More »Interview: Dark Remedy discusses their latest single, “Now Or Never”
Dark Remedy is an emerging hard rock outfit launched by principal songwriters Steven Miller (lead vocals/lead guitar) and Cary Parsons (rhythm guitar/backing vocals). While Miller is an established producer who crafts the band’s material at his studio in Yorktown, Virginia, Parsons has also gained traction as a wrestler under the …
Read More »Interview: Max Enix discusses latest album, Far From Home
As a follow-up to my review of Max Enix’s latest album, Far From Home, I decided to glean further insight by interviewing the man himself. In the month since its release, the album has earned significant critical acclaim worldwide. This reception is not only based on its scope of creativity …
Read More »Interview: Stringz EMB
Stringz EMB “Save Me” (rap/pop) https://youtu.be/OBgBtX8L2ps “Maybe before I save you,” KV the Writer sings on the soulful new single “Save Me” by St. Louis R&B and hip-hop singer and songwriter Stringz EMB, “I should try to save myself.” It’s a reasonable rejoinder to a desperate request for a lifeline and an acknowledgment that …
Read More »Interview with Andrew X
Andrew X “Miracles” (pop-retro) https://youtu.be/IM7MHQjMY5w It’s been more than four decades since the launch of MTV and the beginning of the music video era. Since then, there’ve been countless music videos made. Yet it’s arguable that the clip as an art form has never been better than it was …
Read More »Interview: Spider Rockets
Spider Rockets “Monster of Your Dreams” (rock) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dsJKA_fwPSg Unapologetically fueled by rage and inner power, Spider Rockets’ discography feels like you are standing in the eye of a hurricane. Frontwoman Helena Cos’s vocals rain down upon the multilayered instrumentals with thunderous vibrations that shake the earth while guitarist Johnny Nap electrifies the …
Read More »Interview: Waydown Wailers
Waydown Wailers “Firefall” (country-rock) https://youtu.be/4e51Wpfw3q0 If you ever find yourself up in Syracuse, NY, keep an eye out for the Waydown Wailers. Strongholds of the Upstate Central New York music scene, the band was formed by brothers Dave and Christian Parker with Michael Scriminger, and they can rock alongside any …
Read More »Interview: Mike Fitz of Bad Marriage Discusses New EP, Artificial Mind
Bad Marriage is a Boston, Massachusetts-based sextet that formed in 2015. Their first two albums, 2019’s Bad Marriage and its successor, 2021’s Bad Marriage 2, generated much critical acclaim for their combination of nostalgic hard rock riffs with refreshingly modern lyrical cynicism. Up to this point, the band has since …
Read More »Interview: Liam Horne discusses new single, “All On Me”
Liam Horne is a singer/songwriter born and raised in Aberdeen, Scotland. As part of a traveling music-loving family, his move to Los Angeles would pay off tremendously. By 2012, the very first song he’d written, “Out of Town Girl,” was given to pop icon Justin Bieber to record. Bieber, whose …
Read More »Revolutionary Riffs and Raw Honesty: Inside the Mind of Split Image – The Thrash Titans of Tomorrow
Hailing from the Inland Empire of California, named after Crossover Thrash legends Excel’s debut album, Split Image was founded during the fall of 2019. The band is comprised of best friends Josh Escobar (lead vocals), the Sia brothers Joey (guitar), and Chris (drums). The trio focuses on delivering a gritty yet powerful …
Read More »Interview with Sp8ce Owl
Sp8ce Owl “The Underside Of Yesterday” (electronic) https://youtu.be/9Ms3dEE09-s Press release: One of the most treasured characteristics of music is its capacity to teleport listeners to distant places and worlds beyond our experiences and imaginations. Artists can spend years working toward this level of depth and virtuosity to create such …
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