Interview

Stringz EMB “Save Me” (rap/pop) https://youtu.be/OBgBtX8L2ps   “Maybe before I save you,” KV the Writer sings on the soulful new single “Save Me” by St. Louis R&B and hip-hop singer and songwriter Stringz EMB, “I should try to save myself.” It’s a reasonable rejoinder to a desperate request for a lifeline and an acknowledgment that …

Andrew X “Miracles” (pop-retro) https://youtu.be/IM7MHQjMY5w   It’s been more than four decades since the launch of MTV and the beginning of the music video era. Since then, there’ve been countless music videos made. Yet it’s arguable that the clip as an art form has never been better than it was …

Spider Rockets “Monster of Your Dreams” (rock) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dsJKA_fwPSg Unapologetically fueled by rage and inner power, Spider Rockets’ discography feels like you are standing in the eye of a hurricane. Frontwoman Helena Cos’s vocals rain down upon the multilayered instrumentals with thunderous vibrations that shake the earth while guitarist Johnny Nap electrifies the …

Pop Rock Singer Songwriter Adam Randy is all about the hooks on hyper-catchy, anthemic new single “Don’t Play”, out May 23rd on streaming platforms. Lyrically, the song serves as a stark warning not to play games when it comes to love, while the music is danceable, futuristic and filled to the brim with …

Waydown Wailers “Firefall” (country-rock) https://youtu.be/4e51Wpfw3q0   If you ever find yourself up in Syracuse, NY, keep an eye out for the Waydown Wailers. Strongholds of the Upstate Central New York music scene, the band was formed by brothers Dave and Christian Parker with Michael Scriminger, and they can rock alongside any …

Jane N The Jungle “Wasteland” https://youtu.be/UYeNSUBMrZ0 Frontwoman Jordan White of Phoenix’s razor-sharp modern rock band Jane N’ The Jungle always knew she wanted to be a rockstar—even before she knew what a rockstar was. Growing up with a speech impediment, White felt more comfortable singing than speaking. Taking her passions in stride, …

Bad Marriage is a Boston, Massachusetts-based sextet that formed in 2015. Their first two albums, 2019’s Bad Marriage and its successor, 2021’s Bad Marriage 2, generated much critical acclaim for their combination of nostalgic hard rock riffs with refreshingly modern lyrical cynicism. Up to this point, the band has since …

Liam Horne is a singer/songwriter born and raised in Aberdeen, Scotland. As part of a traveling music-loving family, his move to Los Angeles would pay off tremendously. By 2012, the very first song he’d written, “Out of Town Girl,” was given to pop icon Justin Bieber to record. Bieber, whose …

Hailing from the Inland Empire of California, named after Crossover Thrash legends Excel’s debut album, Split Image was founded during the fall of 2019. The band is comprised of best friends Josh Escobar (lead vocals), the Sia brothers Joey (guitar), and Chris (drums). The trio focuses on delivering a gritty yet powerful …

Zebrahead is currently on tour in Europe. I had a chat with the lead singer Ali Tabatabaee right before their performance at Budapest Park Festival in Hungary. How’s the tour going so far and how do you like the European crowd? The tour’s been great so far, I think tomorrow …

I’m thrilled to share this review for 2023 single, “Straight Lines.” This project has truly been a labor of love, bringing together a remarkable team of friends and musicians I’ve met along my journey since rekindling my passion for music in the summer of 2022. Originally conceived in London while …

Tipped for a momentous and very special comeback, underground rap phenomenon and Sacramento native X-Raided unleashes his anxiously awaited Strange Music debut album, A Prayer In Hell, out now. He celebrates the arrival of the LP with the provocative and powerful music video for his new single “Parasitic.” The visual …