After the widespread success of her comeback single, “Rough Draft”, Sarah Solovay has wholly returned to form. Her follow-up is “Trick Me,” which, as of last week, has seen light in a tender, yet dusk-laden acoustic permutation from The Nashville Sessions. The initial version has already gathered nearly 40,000 streams, …
Read More »Album Review: VA – Music For Everyone
Music For Everyone is an American Civil Liberties Union-sponsored project that could not be more relevant today. With comprisal input by John Nolan of Taking Back Sunday, Collective Confusion Records, as well as the Sub City non-profit, this compilation is full of unreleased—and all the more timely—material to stress personable …
Read More »Music Video: Those Who Dream – “Coward”
Australian pop rockers Those Who Dream have unveiled the video for their latest single, “Coward,” prior to releasing their Life in Cyan EP (Out May 30). Active since late 2013, the Perth duo, consisting of brothers Josh and Cooper Meyer, has made a buzz honing pertinent themes with power pop …
Read More »Chris Cornell, front man and Seattle Sound forerunner, dead by suicidal hanging at 52
On Wednesday night, Chris Cornell played alongside his seminal band Soundgarden in Detroit, Michigan’s Fox Theatre as part of a month-long tour. Cornell’s live ethos were recapitulated in a text message to CNN by Bill Lowe of Port Clinton, Ohio: “Full set with an encore. Nothing Odd. Outstanding Perfomance.” Little …
Read More »Interview: Nature Ganganbaigal of Tengger Cavalry on New Album, ‘Die on My Ride’
Tengger Cavalry has gained quite a presence on New York City grounds, receiving coverage from music outlets Billboard, Metal Hammer, and MTV to news-based CNN, New York Times, and Wall Street Journal. The quintet is set to embark on a June/July tour with Felix Martin, Malphas, Sicocis, and Helsott. Fronted …
Read More »Interview: From Indie Rocker to Score Composer – Craig Wedren Bridges the Gap Between Two Career Roles
Craig Wedren has built an extensive profile across music, TV and film. As a composer, some of his best-known credits include the State, Anchorman, School of Rock, The Whitest Kids U Know, and Wet Hot American Summer. This skillset wouldn’t be catalyzed, however, without a foundation comprising substantial musical perspective. …
Read More »Dan Black Drops New Video, “Farewell” ft. Kelis
Singer/producer Dan Black recently unveiled “Farewell,” the leading single off his to-be-released Do Not Revenge album (slated for June 6). By itself, the song aptly highlights his ultimately flowing collaborative approach with fellow popstar Kelis. The writing process exhibits an interesting evolution. As Black notes, both artists were undergoing transformative …
Read More »Interview: Pete August of Super Snake on ‘Leap of Love,’ band dynamics
New Jersey’s Super Snake has evolved through various permutations since their beginnings in 2011. The heavy psych quintet stabilized amid a defining lineup change three years in, founding guitarist Gregg Kautz parting to make room for dual Black Sabbath-channeling guitarists Pete August and Joe Laga. Sporting equally crucial riff and …
Read More »Klangstof to open for Flaming Lips in Oakland, CA May 10 – Interview with Koen Van de Wardt
Next Wednesday, Amsterdam alternative quartet Klangstof will join the Flaming Lips as part of a steady Californian tour date series. With their debut, Close Eyes to Exit, the band have already proven themselves as one of the most promising acts to emerge in the mid-to-late 2010s. Just two short years …
Read More »Rainy Day Crush Premieres New Single, “No Such Thing”
Kenosha, Wisconsin’s Rainy Day Crush is heartily rooted in the city’s early-to-mid 90s indie rock scene. Original lead vocalist Betsy Ade and guitarist Matt Specht (ex-The Other Side) comprised its principle creative force, forming the quartet in 2002 thanks to regional success. After only one album, 2003’s Free to Go, …
Read More »Exhausted Pipes Premier Music Video For New single, “Stay Away”
Californian Americana outfit Exhausted Pipes rightfully serve as an ample soundtrack for the summer months to come. The Stockton trio contrasts smooth roots melodies with projected alternative vocal grit, emanating relevant sentiments somewhere between freedom and lovelorn anxiety. Indeed, the music video for their current single, “Stay Away,” (off their …
Read More »Evee drops new lyric video for debut single, “Lone Wolf”
Stage actress-turned-pop songstress Evee has made waves since her single, “Lone Wolf,” debuted via Popdust. With a new video accompanying the song, her nearly 55,000 Spotify hit reception is justified to a much larger extent. As shown in the video, Evee effectively translates the dance skills she has accumulated from …
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