Today, singer/songwriter Nolo Grace has unveiled “Winter Blue,” her fifth single release to date. Having debuted amidst the dizzying height of the Covid-19 pandemic, Grace gained considerable traction with her first single, “Wake Up,” featuring hip-hop icon Sean Kingston, and has since kept a steady momentum with further material. Her …
Read More »Interview: Dawn of Ashes frontman Kristof Bathory discusses new album, Scars of the Broken
Dawn of Ashes is a Los Angeles-based industrial metal act led by Kristof Bathory. Formed in the year 2000, Bathory has carried the band through several lineup and stylistic iterations, with longtime keyboardist Bahemoth alongside new blood in drummers Krz Souls and Krock. Last Wednesday, the band released their latest …
Read More »Johnny Zirkel of The Wildfires Projekt discusses new EP, Lost and Searching
The Wildfires Projekt is a collaborative outfit headed by Johnny Zirkel. Drawing on an influence scope of alternative rock with nuances of pop and hip hop, the Santa Clarita, California-based singer-songwriter/multi-instrumentalist is gearing up for the release of his upcoming EP, Lost and Searching, out tomorrow. Zirkel is also the …
Read More »Interview: Spencer Vinson of Go For Gold discusses importance of friendship, upcoming album
Go For Gold is an up-and-coming band based in Central Arkansas. Back in 2019, the pop punk quintet released their debut album, Daydreamer, to critical acclaim, with its final track and lead single, “In the End,” accumulating over 760,000 streams on Spotify alone. This year, the band continues with a …
Read More »Chris Ho: King DJ, Music Pioneer, Local Hero (1954-2021)
On Monday morning, Chris Ho, who is regarded as a radio veteran and a progenitor of the alternative rock scene in Singapore, passed away unexpectedly after a two-month battle with stage four stomach cancer. He previously worked as a regular presenter on radio station GOLD 905 (90.5 FM), having hosted …
Read More »EP Review: Atlantic Canyons – See the Hue
Andrea Levesque is a singer/songwriter and violinist based in New Hampshire. Under the artist name Atlantic Canyons, her musical style draws from an alternative rock foundation, while also incorporating new age pop and classical elements. While a featured guest on various singles of other indie artists, Levesque has also had …
Read More »Single Review: The Oddfellows – “Silent Worlds”
Back in July, Singaporean quartet The Oddfellows delighted listeners with a succinct retrospective, Up in the Clouds: The Best of the Oddfellows (For Now). The best-of album marked their debut on streaming music platforms, highlighting the most notable cuts from their two classic albums, 1991’s Teenage Head and 1992’s Carnival, …
Read More »Interview: Jeff Ogle of Lockjaw discusses comeback single, “Silence the Fear”
Texas metallers Lockjaw are laying the grounds for their revamped return to the music scene. Last month, the Dallas/Fort Worth quintet released their comeback single, “Silence the Fear,” following a three-year lapse, to warm reception, solidifying the rapport with their foundational fanbase, while expanding that rapport worldwide. The single will …
Read More »Single Review: The Ballsbreakers – “Antipodes”
Off the success of previous single “Midsummer,” Filipino quartet The Ballsbreakers subsequently permeated summertime with their follow-up, “Antipodes,” that has recently made rounds again with its accompanying music video. Both singles will be included in their upcoming album, Life in the Tundra, which is currently in the works. As “Antipodes” …
Read More »Interview: Alex Sepassi of Silver Relics discusses new single and upcoming album, ‘Tails’
New York City’s Silver Relics has endured drastic change, and was able to expand both their lineup and sound after releasing their debut album, generic, back in 2019. Following widespread critical acclaim and a successful summer tour of the United States and Europe, the world would be unexpectedly devastated by …
Read More »Single Review: Owls & Aliens – “You Can’t Save Everyone”
Owls & Aliens is an up-and-coming quintet based in Klamath Falls, Oregon. As a unit, the band channels a distinctive sonic identity combining various forms of rock and metal. Their approach is rounded out by anecdotal thematic angles of harsh circumstances, such as addiction, homelessness, and, most recently, the impact …
Read More »Single Review: Said the Whale – “99 to the Moon”
Said the Whale has maintained a sizable presence in the Canadian indie scene throughout their near-decade-and-a-half-long career. The British Columbia quintet currently comes off the strength of their three singles, “Honey Lungs,” “Everything She Touches is Gold to Me,” and “Show Me Everything,” each of which has done well individually. …
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