As the 2010s nears its remainder, rock music seems to have regained its heavy sensibilities. The indie signing/major distribution practice has become widespread, benefitted not only established acts but younger acts looking to impact the industry long term. Still, that impact has yet to be fully realized, especially in a …
Read More »Interview: Herman Li from DragonForce
You might recognize Herman Li as one of DragonForce’s founders and lead guitarists, or as the recipient of numerous awards hinting at the prowess he displays on his musical instrument of choice. You might also know him as the guitarist that churns out that furiously fast solo on “Through the …
Read More »Interview: Amanda Jones
Amanda Jones—a 21-year-old singer-songwriter from Portland, Oregon—was first encouraged to explore music by a first grade teacher. Since that time, Jones’ story has been one of perseverance as she has worked to refine her skills, develop the confidence it takes to make it in today’s pop industry, and cultivate a …
Read More »Interview: Precious Child
Cinematic Progressive Industrial Artist Precious Child has shifted gears from his dark rock roots to release his exquisite instrumental LP, ESCAPE. Featuring music from the Neil Gaiman biopic Dream Dangerously, ESCAPE is a delicate balance of instrumental layers, electronic clarity, and rock sensibility. Check out the album below while you …
Read More »Interview: lovelesslust
LA-based lovelesslust (composer/performer Johnathan Cooper, guitarist/bassist Dana Wells, and drummer Anders LaSource) bridges the gap between rock band and art piece; their darkly aggressive industrial sound coalesces with an electrifying stage presence, sinister original art that flanks the stage, and a black and white visual motif that unites the musicians …
Read More »Interview with Noe Palma – July 9th, 2016
Noe Palma has been a native of the Kansas City area his entire life and if you’re a country music fan from this area, then you likely know his name. He has been a local favorite for many years with a very loyal fan base. However, with a very unique …
Read More »Interview with Andrew Shapiro – “The only way to impress other people is to impress yourself first.”
New York City’s Andrew Shapiro is a unique musical breed: classically trained with a knack for self-taught spontaneity. Large-scale publications, namely the New Yorker and ABC News, were quick to catch onto his artistic sensibilities. To date, the Brooklyn-based singer/composer has released six full-length albums and three EPs. As a …
Read More »Interview: BLAJK
I had the opportunity to speak with BLAJK at Bestival Toronto in June. They just released their first EP and recently came off their Canadian tour with Young Empires. You guys just played the main stage here at Bestival, how was it playing your first festival? BLAJK: I think words cannot describe …
Read More »Interview: Ghostfeeder
Let’s talk a little about the history of the band. Do you remember how the idea of forming the band first came up? I remember getting my first Macbook and playing around with Garageband. It finally gave me the inkling that I could potentially start an electronic music project in …
Read More »Interview. The Living Statues take New York.
The rock n’ roll pride of Milwaukee Wisconsin The Living Statues just finished a three city tour (Chicago, New York City, Toronto) supporting Wolfmother. I recently caught up with three members of the Midwest quartet before their set at Webster Hall in New York on July 15th. 1.This is …
Read More »Interview with Dave of Dirty Heads
Music Existence: Since the release of your 2008 debut, Any Port in a Storm, you guys have achieved amazing success, “Lay Me Down spent eleven weeks at #1 Billboard Alternative Chart and was RIAA certified gold, your latest album: Sound of Change debuted at #8 in the Billboard Top 200 …
Read More »Interview: A Darker Color Bright
Dark Pop/Mixed Media Solo Artist A Darker Color Bright (ADCB) has floated into the new electronic music scene with a bleak, minimalistic EP very simply entitled Adcbep1, along with enigmatic music videos for the singles “Fluorescent” in 2015 and “Missing You” in March of this year. Both videos, though individually unique, emphasize the ascetic …
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