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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: DJ Mizzy – Prost

Claudel Larose (aka DJ Mizzy) has earned distinction in electronic music for reaching fans at an international level. The Stamford, Connecticut DJ and producer crafts a sound that channels top artists from Sander van Doom to Avicii. Mizzy continues to carry an undeterred musical passion after nearly two decades of …

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Album Review: Farewell to Fear – Voices

Farewell to Fear fares as another promising act in the midst of modern rock’s continually relegated presence. The quintet’s primary intention focuses on filling the millennial void, wherein rock music had been deterred by a plethora of erstwhile pop culture focus. Forming in 2010, the band draws on the monster …

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Interview: Joe Settineri

Joe Settineri is a Midwest-bred, west coast-based singer/songwriter. Taking a leap from the security of a career in finance, Settineri soon found himself in the wild, often unpredictable world of music once moving to Los Angeles. There, he amassed a solid following upon finding his sound – a modern pop …

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Single Review: Summy – “Sus”

Los Angeles pop singer Summer Ferguson has earned considerable recognition since her cover of Julia Michaels’ “Issues” went viral. The cover was received by a half-million strong audience from its placement on MTV’s Cover of the Month; everyone from fans, award-winning producers, and even Lady Gaga, took note. Fresh off …

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Single Review: VAVO – “No Friend Zone”

VAVO are an established electronic act consisting of Jesse Fischer and Alden Martin. With Fischer hailing from Vancouver, British Columbia and Martin from London, England, the duo has maintained a prolific output since forming in 2015. Their sound is known to incorporate additional nuances of rock, hip-hop, and pop, through …

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Album Review: Visitors – Crest (Out July 13)

Visitors are a rising quintet composed of vocalist Ian Cooperstein, guitarists Ty Brigman and Ian Hilton, bassist Cameron Jorgenson, and drummer Bryan Lee. Forming in Utah, the Salt Lake City band built a live rep along the west coast utilizing charisma, progressive arrangements and hook factor — topped with arsenal …

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Interview with Shim Moore on upcoming solo album: “If you like Sick Puppies, you’ll like this album. I guarantee it.”

Shim Moore initially made his bones fronting post-grunge trio Sick Puppies in the late 90s. The band would achieve international success in the following decades with their second and third albums: 2007’s Dressed Up as Life and 2010’s Tri-Polar. By late 2014, however, the band’s unexpected dissolution forced him to …

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Single Review: Skyfever – “Signs”

Skyfever are a fast-growing Irish band who continue to earn a wealth of international exposure. Hailing from Dublin, the alt rock quintet has been playlisted by the Carolina Panthers NFL team, their music featured in top-tier sports arenas such as the Anfield and Bank of America Stadium. They have even …

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Single Review: Grayson Erhard – “I Will”

Grayson Erhard fuses the close-hitting charm of indie rock with the intricate, yet precise hook factor of percussive acoustics. Based in southern Colorado, the Del Norte singer-songwriter has continually made substantial use of this talent, especially with his latest single, “I Will.” It serves as the carrier for his upcoming …

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Interview: Julian Comeau of The Colour You

The Colour You combines vivid, introspective subject matters with a complementary instrumental force. Recently, the Baton Rouge, Louisiana alt rock trio (Julian Comeau, Bemo Barnett, and Robbie Buisson) debuted the music video for their carrier single, “Set Me Free,” earning especial exposure through Alternative Press’s Facebook page. The single is …

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