Instrumentally speaking, I don’t think the band Pep Rally could have taken a simpler approach to the construction of their new single “South Street,” but this doesn’t mean the song is somehow lacking in substance or quality. On the contrary, because no useless frills are getting between artists and the …
Read More »Single Review: Litvar “No One Tastes Like You”
The unabashedly DIY qualities in the new music video for Litvar’s single “No One Tastes Like You” immediately bring to mind a retro variety of alternative rock – arguably the genre’s greatest era – but the substance of what this song is all about has little to do with the …
Read More »Single Review: “Shake Down” Alicia G
Harmonies don’t have to be the centerpiece of a country-pop single, and Alicia G wants us to know that in her new single “Shake Down,” which I would qualify as her most rhythmic thus far. There’s so much affection in the beat here, and still, it’s Alicia G’s alluring voice …
Read More »Bonnie Milne Announces New Single/Video “Green River Sway” From Her Latest Album “Anticipation”
Bonnie Milne is a renowned composer and pianist who recently released her new album “Anticipation.” Her new single from the album is now playing on radio. Based near Toronto, celebrated composer and pianist, Bonnie Milne recently released her new album, which was met with critical acclaim and praise from fans alike. Titled …
Read More »Interview: Juliet Hawkins
Can you explain the process of creating the concept behind “Hot Damn”? When did the idea strike and how did the song come to fruition? I’d had the melody in my mind for a while and began writing it a couple months ago. I wanted something fun and flirty …
Read More »Interview: Mitch & Millie
Mitch & Millie “White Rabbit” (Jefferson Airplane cover) (psychedelic) https://youtu.be/KHzo7P2rXVw Mitch & Millie is a product of true serendipity. After a highly successful ten-year run with three albums and numerous Grammy nominations, Mitchell Kaneff from The Young Presidents was ready to set off on his next adventure in the …
Read More »Interview: Pistols At Dawn
Pistols At Dawn “The Truth” (rock) https://youtu.be/7jRn5Icg7K0 Press Release: The truth will knock you over. It hits with the force of absolute certainty. When it arrives, you might not be prepared for it — not entirely, anyway. Yet we crave it nonetheless. Deep down, everybody wants to dispel the …
Read More »Bootleg Contraband Releases Debut Album ‘I/O’
OUT NOW Listen Here Exploring the boundaries and dissolution of these boundaries between time & culture, digital & analog, real & virtual, electronic duo Bootleg Contraband unveil their debut album. Growing from the roots of house music, ‘I/O’ branches out into techno, electro, latin, and minimal. The duo took inspiration from their …
Read More »Interview With WHOAA
WHOAA “Saturday Fun” (pop) https://youtu.be/y1tJJOuCQ38 If you were a kid in the 1980s and you were really lucky, you might have spent your birthday at Showbiz Pizza. For those too young to remember, Showbiz was kinda like Chuck E. Cheese — only much, much cooler. The stars at the …
Read More »Single Review: Pete Miller “The Raven & The Dove”
Soft, grounded county music is the good old fashioned music that makes up the sound of the Americas back in the day. These days, it’s a much rarer genre, for a plethora reasons. Sounds change, and over time, more and more music comes around to replace what came before. But, …
Read More »Interview With Count Pariah
Count Pariah “Paranoia” (90s rock) https://youtu.be/mpQND_Fd56M Rock fans are some of the best; once they’re hooked, they’re ride-or-die loyal. But this audience’s energy and allegiance are only part of the reason Count Pariah embarked on their rock and roll journey. Lead singer James “Shibby” Croft, guitarist Jason Breland, bassist Dustin Barousse, …
Read More »Queenie Drops New Studio Work: “Man Made”: Interview
Features an interview with the “classic meets contemporary” hip hop artist. August 2022 – Queenie is an artist focused on capturing the energy of modern hip-hop while remaining true to the genre’s golden age. What makes her sound so special is that she ignites her beats with a lot of …
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