Interview

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 …

Deborah Berg is a performing songwriter and teacher whose distinctive voice, songwriting talents, and warm teaching style characterize her 38-year musical career. She is proud to be an official Martin Guitar and Sennheiser endorsed artist. In 2012, her single, “Goin’ Nowhere” from her album “No Rush” played on over 87 …

NEEDSHES is independent alternative rock band formed by singer-songwriter Otabek Salamov (Beck) in the city of Tashkent, Uzbekistan. His mother taught music theory and always supported and directed her child. At the age of 4, he was able to reach the piano and began to play his first tunes. Beck …

After reviewing generic., the debut album of emerging New York-based band Silver Relics, I decided to follow that up by interviewing their frontman, Alex Sepassi. The band held an album release party last week, with several European dates lined up for June and July. Among the essential topics, we discussed …

Visionary rock band Nowhere Nation have released their debut single, “Omicron,” the title track from the band’s forthcoming visual concept album that tells the story of a corrupt, beyond-secret government agency. Created by Arthur Blume and produced by Doug Rockwell, each track from Omicron threads together a rich concept depicted …

Neil Fitzsimon, the songwriter, and Bee Brogan, the vocalist, aim to produce “Pure Pop For Now People.” Preferring to remain faceless in an industry that holds image in high regard, the pair have gone on to form a songwriting/production partnership that led to placement of their songs in Film and …