Back in early 2016, Los Angeles alt rock trio Sci-Fi Romance showed great promise with their acclaimed sophomore release, Dust Among the Stars. The Vance Kotrla-fronted band has made the best of their identity, featuring introspective lyrics backed by gothic-tinged textures and an earthy, melodic folk body. Now heading toward …

Jason Ewald honed a competent musical understanding as early as childhood. Born in Wisconsin and raised on classic rock and jazz, Ewald equally absorbed both sounds – whether through his father’s drumming along to Creedence Clearwater Revival, or in listening to Clyde Stubblefield’s Monday Jam session, just outside Madison’s King …

Minority 905 is an emerging Canadian quartet armed with refreshing pop appeal. The band’s name is made up of two allusions: ‘Minority’ from the eponymous Green Day hit, and ‘905’ being the area code of founder John Aquino’s hometown, Mississauga, Ontario. Formed in the summer of 2013, the band earned …

Audiotopsy are an emerging band comprising musicians that have defined nu metal over the past two decades. The Peoria, Illinois-based quartet sees Mudvayne guitarist Greg Tribbett and drummer Matthew McDonough joined with Skrape front man Billy Keeton, as well as bassist Perry Stern. This ultimate partnership has created a distinctive …

Tamara Radjenovic is an emerging opera singer. Originally based in Montenegro, Radjenovic steadily developed her classically-trained sensibilities as early as age 6, playing piano as well as shaping her vocal style. These days, the now 23-year-old soprano has truly come into form. She recently graduated from London, England’s Royal College …

Since their acclaimed debut in the early 90s alternative boom, Maryland legends Clutch have soldiered on in consistent pursuit – and successful utilization – of rock n’ roll purity. The Frederick-based quartet’s combinative leanings of blues, heavy metal, and hardcore punk helped foster a devoted national following that has since …

Devine Score focuses on music composition as its company niche. Founded in 2015 by Zac Settles, the organization headed straight for the entertainment industry, using music to tell stories from within their marketing and promotional efforts. They have since composed scores for two feature films, as well as numerous short …

Daniel Glover is a Florida-based army veteran injured in Afghanistan, who has since utilized his musical talent under the name DJ D Glove. His collaborator, Larry Gordon, honed his musicianship in Texas since age 4, eventually reaching competence as a singer-songwriter by adolescence. Despite the duo’s contrasting backgrounds, their chemistry …

Amidst a formative run of collaborations and covers, Maryland’s Lauren Highsmith had always envisioned releasing fully original music to the masses, handling both lyrical and production duties herself. Once the Fort Washington-raised singer/songwriter realized that goal, Highsmith would become increasingly confident in sharing those ambitions, under the artist name Lavahi. …

Former V!bes front man Kevin Wharff has splintered off from his signature band to embark on a new musical journey. In a move that calls for more direct fan interaction, Wharff strives to make this phase of his career better utilize a complementary, true-to-heart approach. The Columbus, Ohio native, who …

aVIEonearth is a project that, like its founder Avie, encompasses a world-reaching musical approach. The project would be gradually shaped by the artist’s parents; his father is a nomadic project engineer who’d move the family on a quinquennial basis, and his mother, a classically-trained Indian musician. Avie proceeded to then …

Georgia’s Lullwater have crafted a solid ethic based on passion, integrity, and persistence. Hailing from Athens, the alternative rock collective spent a decade in various permutations through constant jam sessions, and especially their live run spanning hundreds of shows. Such experience would translate competently within their self-titled debut album, as …