Singer/songwriter Chris Blackwood recently released his self-titled debut album, a project that combines elements of folk and indie rock. Blackwood has performed countless gigs around Manchester and is now seeking global attention. Blackwood’s record is rather ambitious for a debut project considering that it’s a concept album focusing on the different …
Read More »Interview: Danny Padilla
Two months ago Danny Padilla dropped latest single “Too Bad.” He may be a familiar face on YouTube with a variety of videos consisting of music covers, impersonation covers, improv skits, and everyday/personal videos. He’s taking a dive into the music scene with his original music, and his newest single …
Read More »Rising Pop Star Anna Mae Lists Her 5 Most Influential Pop Albums
Earlier this week, Nashville-based pop singer/songwriter Anna Mae unleashed her debut single – “Call Girl” via Next2Shine! The bouncy summer song finds Anna Mae snapping back at a potential suitor who won’t commit unless he’s hiding behind his phone screen, singing “you keeping calling me / calling me / but …
Read More »Interview: Ally Ryan
Though Ally Ryan dropped her debut single “Wasted” earlier this spring, the lively young singer is far from new to the music scene. Years of vocal lessons and writing experience paid off in 2016, when Ryan joined forces with Clinton Sparks in 2016 to pen “Waves”, Kat Deluna’s hit single. …
Read More »Interview: Carl Gershon
Carl Gershon is no stranger to the music scene. Graduating from Northwestern University with a degree in film and minor in music production, Gershon went on to hone his skills at New York’s School of Audio Engineering. With experience scoring internationally distributed films and touring as a lead guitarist under his …
Read More »Interview: Dead Daisies’ Marco Mendoza Discusses Band’s First US Headlining Tour, Free Meet & Greets, and New Music
Hard rock band, The Dead Daisies, are building on the success they achieved with their last studio album, 2016’s Make Some Noise, by releasing a live recording called Live & Louder and hitting the road again to bring their music directly to the people. The band has just returned from …
Read More »Lifehouse & Switchfoot live in Asbury Park, NJ August 10: Interview with Lifehouse’s Bryce Soderberg and Jason Wade
Lifehouse have held a strong footing amidst the variable success of current mainstream rock. The band is best known for their accessible blend of post-grunge and pop, which defines such classics as “Hanging by A Moment,” “Spin,” and “You And Me,” along with modern gems “All In” and “Hurricane.” 17 …
Read More »Interview: Monroe
The band Monroe, which is comprised of different artists from extensive touring backgrounds, recently released their debut EP The Streetlight. I was lucky enough to talk with lead singer Matt Berman about the album, going on a world tour with The Killers frontman Brandon Flowers, philanthropy, and the making of …
Read More »Interview: PM Romero of William Pilgrim on upcoming documentary, ISHues
PM Romero has seen his recent efforts begin to catalyze the realization of his hopes and dreams. Alongside songwriting partner Ish Herring, their band, William Pilgrim, has earned equal parts acclaim and fame. Their two albums thus far, 2011’s The Great Recession and 2014’s Epic Endings have impacted the scope …
Read More »Interview: Dylan Dunlap
Twenty-one year old Dylan Dunlap may seem like an ordinary guy to some, but his passion is making waves as a singer-songwriter. His warm, sultry voice is moving in his indie tracks, and his personality is fun and infectious. He was so humble to even apologize for whispering, as he …
Read More »Interview: Whitney Woerz
With YouTube music videos amassing over 100 million views and a glossy new single under her belt, sixteen year old Whitney Woerz is anything but typical. The bubbly young star moved with her family from Connecticut to New York in hopes of pursuing a career in music, and has been …
Read More »Interview: El Mar
With her sound being described as “mystical mermaid rock”, NYC-based singer/songwriter El Mar has more of that on the way with the release her debut studio album out this fall. She has been releasing several singles off this album in the past months, while earning praise from big names such as Billboard, Paste Magazine, …
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