Brae Gromek is an up-and-coming New York hip hop artist. Born in Guatemala and raised in New York City, Gromek writes and performs under the name Gromo, sporting an eclectic style that embraces nuances of EDM, rock, R&B, and metal. He initially came to prominence in the mid-2010s while taken …
Read More »90s Alt Rock Icons Dig Release Comeback Single, “Nothing Is Forever”
Back in the 1990s, Dig was an emerging act all its own. The band’s wavy, aquatic guitar melodies and compelling pop songcraft allowed them the distinction in Los Angeles’s fertile alternative rock scene. After releasing their 1992 debut EP Runt, the band’s self-titled major label full-length album, the next year, …
Read More »Interview: Bill Champlin discusses upcoming solo album, Livin’ For Love
For over five decades, Bill Champlin has cemented tremendous stature as an in-demand singer and songwriter. His resume includes hundreds of collaborations with established artists and bands, including a prolific mid-to-late 80s tenure as frontman of multiplatinum legends Chicago. Equally notable, however, is Champlin’s solo material, which currently comprises seven …
Read More »Music Video: ItsENJ – “Moonside (A Tale of Two Sides)”
ItsENJ was formed by Nigerian brothers Chimdi and OTITO (also known as the Dapper Duo), who are currently based in Bronx, New York. The duo’s style combines the cultural influence and diversity of Afropop and soul, which is given merit through their shared experience in songwriting, performing arts, and audio production. …
Read More »Single Review: Uuchie – “Yummy Yummy (Deluxe Mix)”
Uuchie is a Finnish musician and entrepreneur. Having earned a degree in classical music from Helsinki’s Sibelius-Akatemia, Uuchie currently resides in the United States, where she writes, records, produces and releases music independently. Similarly, her new single, “Yummy Yummy” aims to inspire young women everywhere to own their independence, and …
Read More »Single Review: Karl McCann – “Roses”
Karl McCann is a Liverpool, England-based indie folk singer/songwriter currently signed to 72rpm Records. McCann’s penchant for thoughtful, cathartic songwriting has earned him sizable local clout, through his appearances on the Made in Liverpool TV program, as well as on BBC Radio Merseyside. On Monday, McCann released his latest single, …
Read More »EP Review: Trey Warner – Meant for You
Trey Warner is a Utah-based musician and actor. Warner first gained local ground as frontman and lead guitarist of pop punk band Rated Hero, playing shows with bands like Blink 182, Jimmy Eat World, and Incubus. However, after some time, Warner departed from the band, choosing instead to pursue a …
Read More »Odds for Album of the Year Grammy Award lean strongly toward Taylor Swift’s Folklore
The opening odds for the 2021 Grammy Awards have been released, and today, we focus on the Album of the Year category. Out of eight entries, Taylor Swift’s Folklore debuted as the most probable winner, and has since sustained top placement at -250, as more sportsbooks placements are accounted for. …
Read More »Interview: Dan Fenton of Voltagehawk discusses video for cover of Mariah Carey classic, “All I Want For Christmas Is You”
Nashville, Tennessee’s Voltagehawk harnesses a sound comprising rich songcraft, crunchy riffage, and a cheeky sense of humor. Since forming in 2014, the quartet has forged a solid path, keeping boundless experimentation at the forefront of their ideology. After releasing a metal-inspired cover of Mariah Carey’s “All I Want for Christmas …
Read More »Interview: Ian Abel discusses new single, “All For Love,” licensing music to All Elite Wrestling, importance of friendship
Ian Abel is an emerging singer-songwriter. Originally from Louisville, Kentucky, Abel eventually relocated to Los Angeles, California in early 2017, forming the Ian Abel Band alongside guitarist and high school friend Westray Tackett, and New York-based drummer Kenny Schwartz. Their debut album was recorded in 2018, and is being released …
Read More »Single Review: Live Vinyl – “Get Out Party Today”
Live Vinyl is a rock, pop, live dance band from New York. Forming in 2017 as an initially exclusive live act, the band’s nuanced, yet accessible combination of rock and pop now defines fresh original recordings, with a thematic focus around hope for a Covid-free world. Their debut single is …
Read More »Interview: Bern Mustian of Up from Here discusses new single, “Throw It All Away”
Up from Here is an emerging pop punk act based in Tampa, Florida. Following the release of their 2018 sophomore EP, Words Left Unsaid, their expansion to quartet form was topped by a similarly impactful boost to the band’s stature – two million combined streams across multiple platforms. Amidst the …
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