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Jake Kussmaul

I come from a family who is passionate about all things music. I learned to sing at an early age, and by 13, had my very own Fender Strat guitar. I tried my hardest at learning all that I could. Because I was born with cerebral palsy, I had to teach myself an adaptive playing style. I learned to write and record my own music, despite these difficulties. In college, I started making great use of my writing abilities by reviewing music, as well as copy editing. I guess it's best to stick with what you know, while welcoming a fair challenge at the same time.

Album Review: Clutch – Book of Bad Decisions

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 …

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EP Review: Devine Score – Pinnacle

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 …

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Single Review: DJ D Glove & Larry Gordon – “Good Time”

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 …

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Single Review: Lavahi – “Forever”

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. …

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Single Review: The Saylor – “Young”

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 …

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EP Review: aVIEonearth – Chutney Chasers

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 …

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Interview: John Strickland of Lullwater

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 …

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Single Review: Gage Tielr – “Emblem”

Just two years on the hip hop scene, Gage Tielr is steadily earning recognition as an up-and-coming talent. The Worcester, Massachusetts rapper’s two recent self-released singles, “Flight” and “Emblem,” have generated modest positive response, with the latter garnering the most prominence thus far. Both singles are to be included in …

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Single Review: Kettie Munroe – “Kids Play with Guns”

Kettie Munroe’s carefully crafted pop identity contains the groundwork for an auspicious music career. The Boston, Massachusetts native found her calling upon reaching her teens, while immersed in the sounds of 90s female acts – everyone from the Spice Girls to Aaliyah. From that point onward, she would gain the …

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Single Review: Olaide Banks – “Story of My Life”

Olaide Banks makes the best of life as an artist, worship leader, and pastor. Back in 2011, the Houston, Texas-based singer/songwriter accepted the latter position and has kept true to his form seven years onward. A testament to his success, Banks’ ministry, One Worship, has a national and international presence, …

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Single Review: Caesar Osiris – “MÁS ALLÁ”

Caesar Osiris is a Puerto Rico-bred, California-based singer-songwriter and visionary who strives for greatness in both musical and theatrical mediums. His boundless creativity as a director has given life to numerous videos, short films, campaigns and commercials – all with musicianship blazing at the forefront. Now, straight from the success …

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