Interview

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 …

Tom Ugly Bio: Sydney based singer-songwriter, producer and recording artist Tom Ugly began to garner success in the music world in 2008 while still in high school, after he & his band became the Inaugural winners of the Unearthed “High” competition by triple j – Australia’s leading alt radio station …

Michael Blume’s resume is far from typical. For the New Jersey-born singer-songwriter, music was always more of a creative hobby than a career path. He played in school ensembles, frequently starred in plays, and sang in choirs, but it wasn’t until he wrapped up his Ivy League education that performing …

German metal icons Primal Fear are on the heels of releasing their latest album, Apocalypse, due out on August 10th. Forming in mid-90s Esslingen, the band managed a homegrown presence of straight-ahead power and speed, at a time when alternative rock reached fever pitch worldwide. Even so, Primal Fear’s initial …