Moonray is an Austin, Texas-based electronic act comprising newlywed husband and wife Jonray and Barbara Higginbotham. The duo finds common ground in their fascination for retro influences – a melding of 70s rock and 80s synthpop – as well as their purpose – a message based on love, light, and …
Read More »Album Review: The Revivalists – Take Good Care
Louisiana collective The Revivalists are renowned for their performance dynamic, emphasizing walls of shimmering sonics that fare equally competent live as they do in the studio. Since 2017, the New Orleans-based band had ridden a surprising and, indeed, continual wave of success. After more than a decade in a non-stop …
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 »Scarlet Sails follow up with poignant single, “Hideaway”
Scarlet Sails continue to refine their complementary blend of alternative rock – a soaring, progressive instrumental foundation seasoned by confident, sultry vocals. The husband-and-wife core of Olya and Brian Viglione had successfully implemented both spectrums on their 2017 debut full length, Future from The Past, which helped them earn legions …
Read More »Breakthrough Indie Duo The Boxes Catalyzed By Single, “Angels Are Gone”
The Boxes have left a highly unexpected, yet indelible impression on mainstream pop as it stands. A Gardanne, France-based duo featuring Angelique Jerez and Philippe Domenech, they describe their music as “subtle pop tinted with electro, carried by a voice of hell.” Without context, such a description may come off …
Read More »Emerging singer AMAAL provides fresh take on modern pop with “Need It Too”
Four years ago, a then-14-year old AMAAL honed his talent through private music lessons, taking cue from both classic and contemporary artists. But the Washington, DC-based singer has had these sounds resonating with him since he was a toddler – starting from Queen, Prince, and Madonna and then eventually Beyonce, …
Read More »Canadian Metal Legends Annihilator Release NSFW “Pieces Of You” Music Video
In preparation for their new album, For The Demented, Ottawa, Ontario’s Annihilator has followed up with an explicit accompaniment to its fourth track, “Pieces of You.” How this nature is delivered proves not only blunt, but wholly gruesome – from the perspective of a cannibal. Pieces, in this context, refers …
Read More »Interview: The Man Who Carried Cash – Author Julie Chadwick Discusses Creation Process Behind Her Unique Narrative
Back in May, Canadian author Julie Chadwick published The Man Who Carried Cash: Saul Holiff, Johnny Cash, and the Making of An American Icon. Having obtained personal material from Saul’s son, Jonathan, Chadwick constructs a poignant account of the cycle-strewn—but wholly enduring—relationship between country superstar Johnny Cash, and Saul Holiff, …
Read More »Interview with Brian and Olya Viglione of Scarlet Sails
Last year, New York’s Scarlet Sails was formed by the husband-and-wife core of drummer Brian Viglione and vocalist Olya. The band has earned credibility as a touring act, adding the soulfully heavy rhythms of Nick Emde and Jesse Krakow (guitar and bass, respectively). They recently wrapped a tour with Nina …
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