Interview

Not so long ago I got the opportunity to speak to the frontman of a trio that have been quite important in my life over the last three years. With Confidence were on their UK leg of their worldwide tour to celebrate the release of their second album Love and …

After just releasing on the most anticipating album’s of 2018, I was able to catch up with the boys in Boston Manor to talk about everything Welcome to The Neighborhood on their recent UK headline tour, at Thekla, Bristol. ME: First off guys, huge congratulations on the album! You guys …

Jane Ellen Bryant is a name that has quickly become well-known and adored in the live music hotspot that is Austin, TX. Like many of her musical idols such as Sheryl Crow, Bonnie Raitt, and Sara Bareilles, Bryant has a unique voice and distinguishable songwriting style that instantly sets her …

A classically trained musician, James Lee Baker fuses influences from acoustic singer-songwriters like David Mead, Ellis Paul, John Gorka, Gregory Alan Isakov, Bob Dylan, and Slaid Cleaves. He embraces open tunings to create an unconventional but welcoming sound and timbre to his playing. Trained briefly by Richard Gilewitz, a renowned …

Audiotopsy are an emerging band comprising musicians that have defined nu metal over the past two decades. The Peoria, Illinois-based quartet sees Mudvayne guitarist Greg Tribbett and drummer Matthew McDonough joined with Skrape front man Billy Keeton, as well as bassist Perry Stern. This ultimate partnership has created a distinctive …

Singer-Songwriter, Heather Whitney comes from an itty-bitty, one-red-light town deep in the pines of Southeast Texas (Newton, TX), where the mosquitoes are big, but Heather’s love for music is bigger! The last 6 months have been something of a whirlwind for Heather: She released her critically-acclaimed debut album, “Moving On;” …

G-money is a Hip-hop/Pop artist with over 100,000 cumulative streams and youtube views. Opening for major artists, such as Lil’ Wayne, Kirko Bangz, and OT Genasis, G-Money is rising in popularity on social media and other major streaming platforms. The “#NoCommitmentZone” singer has generated a respectable online following, including over …

Georgia’s Lullwater have crafted a solid ethic based on passion, integrity, and persistence. Hailing from Athens, the alternative rock collective spent a decade in various permutations through constant jam sessions, and especially their live run spanning hundreds of shows. Such experience would translate competently within their self-titled debut album, as …

ME: Please tell us how you got started writing and playing music? JJ McGuigan: I started playing drums at 13 and was in a school cover band for mostly alternative and grunge rock. I then wanted to express myself more lyrically and received a guitar at 19. I’ve been mostly …

Southern Florida’s LiveKill recently announced the release of their upcoming EP, entitled Turned to Grey, out September 28, 2018 via SWOL Records. LiveKill performs an intense, high-energy blend of alternative metal and hardcore styles with deep lyrical messages about the fragility of life itself. Turned to Grey is available for …

Another Day’s Armor is primed to reinstate heavy rock music’s prominence on the Billboard charts. Having formed in the suburbs of Westchester County, New York, their patient, but assiduous efforts on both local and cyberspace grounds have made them internationally ready. The band has since recruited vocalist Logan Manganelli to …

Back in 2015, Testament vocalist Chuck Billy teamed up with Lord Vaper Pens to introduce his signature product line, The Chief, its name an ode to his Native American heritage. Today, he has expanded the line to include three new products: a 2-in-1 vaporizer and battery called the Wardrum, an …