The Frst (pronounced ‘first’) is a collaborative project led by singer/guitarist Mikei Gray, and supplemented by an all-star cast of touring musicians who have built acclaim within the past decade. Formed in Nashville, Tennessee in 2017, Gray and company showcase an identity that combines throwback alternative influences with modern, punchy …

Joseph Riverson is an up-and-coming singer/songwriter, originally from Haiti and based in Connecticut. Under the artist name RIIV, Riverson has overcome numerous odds to make it in music, an effort that has steadily paid off since his initial pursuit back in 2015. Following the success of last year’s single, “Beautiful,” …

Edwin Morrow is an accomplished actor and budding rapper, originally from East St. Louis, Illinois and based in Los Angeles, California. Under the name Edvanzd, Morrow sought to expand his musical focus, debuting with the Peyote Beats-produced EP, The Prelude, in 2014. Currently, Morrow hosts a growing freestyle series called …

Lost Puppy is a Los Angeles outfit comprising singer-guitarist Steve Cherkassky, bassist Philip Nielsen and drummer Carl Ribaux. Following the release of their 2017 debut album, Wash Your Hands Before You Steal My Heart, the trio has continued refining their distinctive, accessible brand of indie rock. Today, the band is …

Back in the early-to-mid 2010s, Tokyo Rose received consistent acclaim for his initial EPs, Chases and Chases II, which harken back to the groove-oriented hooks of 80s synthpop. His eventual debut album, Akuma I, released three years later, fleshed out those nuances in a full-length setting, while also expanding them …

This year, The Inoculated Canaries is releasing a steady slew of singles, each emphasizing a more expansive implementation of their sound. The New York quartet makes the best of heavy active rock riffs and soulful vocal tendencies, all the while continuing to refine the distinctly modern foundational groove that ultimately …

The Coolies is an east coast-meets-west coast supergroup comprising Kim Shattuck, Melanie Vammen, and Palmyra Delran. The three are not only bonded friends but seasoned musicians from the 90s alternative rock era. Former Pandoras members Kim and Melanie broke through with The Muffs, earning critical acclaim with their 1993 self-titled …

Defying Decay is an emerging Thai rock collective. Formed in 2011, the Bangkok-based quintet’s eclectic alternative metal sound has punctuated such singles as “Ghost,” “Existence of Extinction,” and “Judas Kiss,” which are representative of their debut album, Metamorphosis. A testament to their efforts, the band is currently on their very …

Kentucky post-hardcore act Softspoken is well on their way. Despite various initial hurdles in their tenure, the Florence-based quartet’s debut album, Deaf Perception, has recently climbed the Billboard charts, placing at 20 on Hard Rock, and at 19 on Heatseekers. Today, the band will perform in Louisville at the Tiger …

The Ballsbreakers is a Filipino band from Sibagat, Agusan del Sur. Formed in March of last year, the quintet punctuates their sound with alt-rock chord sequences and psychedelic spaciousness, brought together by a dash of pop appeal. Their debut album, Songs for Fredo, has gained steady momentum since its release …

Clemens Wijers is a musician and composer hailing from the Netherlands. His adeptness on the piano was established in early childhood, leading his parents to enroll him in regular lessons. By his late teens, Wijers, this time classically trained, would fully immerse himself in the black metal music scene, under …

Angela Mastrogiacomo is a writer, publicist, and public speaker based in Boston, Massachusetts. Mastrogiacomo initially catalyzed this skillset through her web publication, Infectious Magazine, which she established in 2009, and through her publicity firm, Muddy Paw PR, since 2013. Her specialties have grown to include DIY campaigning, artist pitching, community …