Last week, Joye Marelyn (also known as Kevin Joiner) released the video for his current single, “Woodlands.” The rapper and songwriter debuted back in 2018 with the EP, Paradise Trailer Park, and has since gained traction for his soft-spoken, melodic, and observational approach. He also emphasizes a distinct visual aesthetic …

Sepsiss is an award-winning metal band based in Manchester, New Hampshire, formed by Melissa Wolfe and William Savant. Active since 2010, the band gained a national following for their blend of classic riffing with modern synths, and a colorful visual presentation that accentuates those elements. Having come together during a …

Young Jimmy is a singer/songwriter, rapper, and guitarist based in Bronx, New York. Growing up, Jimmy discovered slave ancestry on both sides of his family, and gradually recognized rock n’ roll as a product having originated within the African American community. After attending high schools centered around art and design, …

Christos ‘Stos’ Tsantilis continues to be a crucial asset to the recording industry. Since the 1980s, the Greek multi-instrumentalist has earned an international reputation for his combinative, genre-bending approach as a producer and mixing engineer, solidified by a Grammy Award nomination and over 20 million sales. Additionally, his experience in the …

Psyche is the debut album of Olivia Royal, a singer/songwriter from Chicago, Illinois. Conceptualized by a “trio” of sorts, Royal’s project doesn’t revolve around three separate members, but rather, three distinct representations of her identity, each with its own name. Her heart is called Isabela, her brain, Cassie, and her …

Valton Jackson is a singer, actor, and model from Columbus, Georgia. In 2009, Jackson’s move to New York City would increase his proficiency and presence in these areas. He would spend two years as a cruise ship singer and continue along the theater festival circuit, most notably, a stint at …

Agatha Chelsea is a pop singer/songwriter born in Bandung, Indonesia. Rising to early stardom on a nationally televised youth talent show back in 2013, Chelsea has since sustained a veritable music career. Her repertoire includes both Indonesian and English songs, and has received consistent support through a growing, millions-strong fanbase. While …

Tomorrow, Phantom Ocean will put out “Notice Me Senpai,” the carrier single off their forthcoming EP, Secondhand Ghosts, slated for this fall. Following the cancellation of their debut performance in the wake of Covid-19 last year, the Boston, Massachusetts husband-and-wife duo of Drew and Sarah Smith worked closely with one …

Wingman is the alias of a Los Angeles-based pilot who made his musical debut last year with the full-length album, Weird New Feelings. Visually, he incorporates outright references to his primary profession through colorfully tongue-in-cheek scenarios. A few weeks ago, he released the music video for one of his latest …

Lordzamel Brooks is a hip hop artist based in Brooklyn, New York. Under the mononym Lordzamel, he initially scored a record deal in 1998 that fell through due to worsening health struggles. By the 2000s, having endured extreme pain from kidney failure, Brooks earned traction with his 2005 debut album, …

Earlier this month, Jam Lemon Records marked its 11th year as a label. Headed by singer/songwriter Rob Equiza, the Philippines-based indie label specializes in recording, production, and management of local rock, pop-rock, alternative, and folk-oriented acts. These past two years, Equiza continued to expand his team, the label subsequently integrating …

As the 2020s progress, Filipino quartet The Ballsbreakers continue to showcase their blend of heavy, melodic, and unabashed rock n’ roll. Following the release of their debut full-length, Songs for Fredo, back in 2019, the band maintains a steady local presence that has made these newfound circumstances of Covid-19 worth …