Interview

Hailing from Lansdale, PA, Merit already has a seal of approval from members of The Wonder Years and Thursday. The band’s new EP, Living with the Low (released on 7/26) was recorded/produced by Matt Brasch, mixed by Nick Steinborn, and mastered by Bill Henderson. Living with the Low is a record about dealing with the betrayal that too often …

After releasing their career-shifting 10th studio album ‘Who Do You Trust?’ earlier this year, Papa Roach have embarked on a global trek of touring that doesn’t show any signs of slowing down. With the tour schedule finally finding it’s way back to the states, we had the chance to sit …

A little Q&A with the punk band who is anything but a BuzzKILL. The Radio Buzzkills Takeover: Why Punk?  In the Trump era and in the days of computer based music cultivation , the world needs punk rock  more than ever. It’s accessible, a kid can pick up a guitar …

The Coolies is an east coast-meets-west coast supergroup comprising Kim Shattuck, Melanie Vammen, and Palmyra Delran. The three are not only bonded friends but seasoned musicians from the 90s alternative rock era. Former Pandoras members Kim and Melanie broke through with The Muffs, earning critical acclaim with their 1993 self-titled …

When you think of the term “emo” usually its the commercially successful acts like Fall Out Boy, My Chemical Romance, or Panic! at the Disco that come to mind. But look beyond that, you’ll find a selection of artists who’s sound is a bit more intricate, the big names you’ll …

Music is a tough game to play: many people want to make it their livelihood, so put all of their time and effort into the venture – oftentimes for little reward. Luckily, every now and then, a few musicians might get a breakthrough. Take, for example, the amazing opportunity which …

Defying Decay is an emerging Thai rock collective. Formed in 2011, the Bangkok-based quintet’s eclectic alternative metal sound has punctuated such singles as “Ghost,” “Existence of Extinction,” and “Judas Kiss,” which are representative of their debut album, Metamorphosis. A testament to their efforts, the band is currently on their very …

Kentucky post-hardcore act Softspoken is well on their way. Despite various initial hurdles in their tenure, the Florence-based quartet’s debut album, Deaf Perception, has recently climbed the Billboard charts, placing at 20 on Hard Rock, and at 19 on Heatseekers. Today, the band will perform in Louisville at the Tiger …

It’s been a year since we sat down with Award-winning Canadian musician Ed Roman.  Ed has been busier than ever, promoting his latest album and animated Film Festival Darling, “Red Omen.” The music video has taken Ed’s music around the globe several times over.  He recently returned from a month’s …

Clemens Wijers is a musician and composer hailing from the Netherlands. His adeptness on the piano was established in early childhood, leading his parents to enroll him in regular lessons. By his late teens, Wijers, this time classically trained, would fully immerse himself in the black metal music scene, under …

Angela Mastrogiacomo is a writer, publicist, and public speaker based in Boston, Massachusetts. Mastrogiacomo initially catalyzed this skillset through her web publication, Infectious Magazine, which she established in 2009, and through her publicity firm, Muddy Paw PR, since 2013. Her specialties have grown to include DIY campaigning, artist pitching, community …

Matt Westin is leading the charge of new country artists who not only embrace the traditions of yesteryear, but push it forward, infusing rock elements, and topping them off with soulful, emotive vocals. Matt was first introduced to the country music world in 2018, with the release of his debut …