The underground scene has been producing some really exciting talent this year, and among the brightest stars that I’ve had the pleasure of taking a look at lately is none other than Bryn Ryan-Van Dyke, the sultry singer/songwriter whose charismatic tone has won the hearts of critics and fans across …
Read More »Single Review: Barrington Levy “Money is the Drug”
If you’ve been keeping up with the worldbeat scene as of late, you’ve probably heard of Barrington Levy, and his new single “Money is the Drug” is helping his brand to grow out of the underground and into the spotlight of a mainstream desperate for more international tones in 2023. …
Read More »Single Review: The Wheel Workers “Harbor”
Colors are scheming together on screen much as our leading characters are, and yet rather than trying to focus on the detailed intricacies of what’s transpiring before our eyes, it’s the soundtrack in the background that seems to have the easiest of times grabbing our attention from the get-go. What …
Read More »Single Review: SK No Edit “Head Case”
Few indie rappers are getting the sort of buzz that SK No Edit has been attracting as of this season, and it’s pretty obvious why when we take a look at his brand new single “Head Case,” which is out this October everywhere that highbrow crossover rap is sold and …
Read More »Single Review: The Noted “I Am”
The Noted is getting a lot of hype in and outside of their local scene in the Pacific Northwest right now, and when listening to their new single “I Am,” it makes plenty of sense why. While not ascribing to the framework of Americana entirely, there’s a throwback element to …
Read More »Single Review: “Rolling Stone” Staunch Moderates
Experiments in pop have been getting a lot of focus from the media recently, but there haven’t been nearly as many to make headlines in the American underground as there have been those in the European and Asian scenes specifically. Staunch Moderates are picking up where their western brethren have …
Read More »Single Review: Flau’jae “Karma”
The underground always has a unique soundtrack, and in 2023, it’s undisputedly coming from the hip-hop community – and specifically the genre’s growing alternative scene. Take Flau’jae for example; right now, the up-and-comer is emerging from the shadows of the indie circuit this October with a new single that feels …
Read More »Single Review: “Brooklyn Can Wait” Jake Thistle
More than any other performers in the folk-rock, modern singer/songwriters have been all the rage this autumn, and though some of my peers might be inclined to disagree with me, I don’t think that Jake Thistle fits the conventional profile of his peers in this movement. While his new single …
Read More »Interview with Harry Kappen
ME: How did you first become interested in music therapy and what inspired you to pursue it as a career?HK:I’ve been making music all my life; composing, playing in bands, performing, touring etc etc. I also worked as a nurse in a hospital; 4 years in a university hospital where …
Read More »Exclusive Interview with Scott Argiro of the Scotty Hollywood Band
Scott Argiro has had quite a busy few months, enjoying international success on both radio and in stores, for his album, “Wondervu.” The album has had two iTunes Charts hits in the UK, including “Human to Human” and “The Ricochet.” So, what’s next for the Colorado-based musician? Scott took time …
Read More »Single Review: HeIsTheArtist “Mi Amor (City Pop Remix)”
HeIsTheArtist’s latest single, “Mi Amor (City Pop Remix),” is a refreshing exploration of sound that seamlessly blends his unique vocal delivery with the smooth and slick vibes of city pop. Clocking in at just under two minutes, this remix showcases HeIsTheArtist’s versatility as an artist and his ability to experiment …
Read More »Single Review: Ludlow Creek “Rock for a Heart”
Ludlow Creek’s latest single, “Rock for a Heart” is a groovy and infectious rock anthem that delivers a message of personal growth and transformation through love. The band’s musicality, coupled with the narrative of the song, creates a track that is not only entertaining but also emotionally resonant. The single …
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