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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.

Single Review: Rass Limit – “It’s Going Down (She’s Going Down)”

The hottest summer of the month continues, and singer-rapper Rass Limit similarly leaves a scorching impression in the realm of underground hip hop. Hailing from Germany, the Cologne-based songwriter’s focus on music production would gradually peak in proficiency in spite of a three-year battle with depression. As a result of …

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Single Review: Holiday – “Red Summer” (Out Tomorrow)

In his youth, Nick Holiday was adopted from Lebanon by a Greek Arabic family, who would lay the foundation for his passion-based pursuits. Later on, Holiday’s eventual proficiency on guitar led him to put his education on hold. He dropped out of college to then form a band, the Chase, …

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Single Review: Krysle Lip – “King of Dreams”

Krysle Lip’s primary goal as an artist involves giving his music life, and he has realized such a goal – to a fantastic and epic extent. He is already well-traveled for his young age, having lived in places across the Unites States of America, Canada, Europe and Northern Africa. Although …

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Single Review: Jacob Seeger – “Something Real”

Jacob Seeger is a rising singer-songwriter who established his craft through self-taught sufficiency. The limelight was first cast on Seeger when he was just 17, following his victory in a local performance competition, Englewood Idol, where seasoned industry heads made note of his talent. Through his educational tenure at Fordham …

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EP Review: miralee – Stranger to Myself

Downtempo artist Miranda Lee has made a unique imprint on underground electronic music. Based in Calgary, Alberta, the classically trained Canadian singer-songwriter’s tight-knit family influenced her initial roots — everything from classic rock and folk to country, bluegrass, and jazz. This foundation inspired her to pursue a degree in music …

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Album Review: Reve Kalell – Genesis

Colorado’s Reve Kalell has fostered thematic relevance as one of his foremost assets. The Denver-based rapper/singer thrusted onto the hip hop scene last year with his debut album, the appropriately titled Crashed in Denver. Combining a multi-genre sound with unabashedly blunt lyrical sensibilities, Kalell managed to earn, nonetheless maintain, a …

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EP Review: Nava – Now(here);

Pranava Maharaj is a West Indies-based R&B singer/producer located in Trinidad and Tobago. Since the tender age of 11, Maharaj, under the artist name Nava, has ridden a consistent wave of success, catalyzed by his victory in a local music competition. Nava’s eventual guest spot on Trini soca superstar Machel …

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Interview: Lance Lopez

Lance Lopez is a Louisiana-born, Texas-bred guitarist and singer-songwriter hailing from Dallas. In his teens, Lopez’s prodigious musicianship brought him to the big leagues, as he went on to work alongside such legends as Johnny Taylor, Buddy Miles, and Lucky Peterson. Further, he embarked on a worldwide touring run that …

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Single Review: JT Music – Deviations

JT Music, composed of Chris Ames and John Gelardi, is a contending duo in the realm of video game-inspired hip hop. What began 10 years ago as a project for simple posterity has transformed into a viable product — one bolstered by 25-30 million monthly YouTube viewers, and a 2.5 …

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