Interview

Once you begin listening to Anvil, you’ll never look back. Their initial 80s output—Hard ‘n’ Heavy (1981), Metal on Metal (1982), and Forged in Fire (1983) — is essential to thrash’s expansion worldwide. Subsequent releases will leave you equally shocked as to why the band’s credibility has only recently been …

  1. You’re stepping away from the “heartland rock” sound on this EP and delving into more soulful territory. What made you move in this new direction? Rhythm and Blues have always been a really big part of my musical identity. For years, when I’d pick up my guitar, often …

I recently caught up with Austin Crane, singer-songwriter of Valley Maker. Valley Maker released their latest full length record, When I Was A Child, on September 25th, 2015 and is currently on tour. Check out Valley Maker on Facebook, Twitter and on their website for tour and album information. What …

Music has proven to be an incredible tool against the degenerative effects of Alzheimer’s, a fact that Dan Cohen, founder of the non-profit organization MUSIC & MEMORY℠, knows all too well. “When it comes to something like Alzheimer’s Disease or other forms of dementia, there’s very little hope,” Dan told …

  Everything Ever is a punk band on the journey of making straightforward music without the gimmicks. Passionate about their roots in Staten Island, bassist John Trotta and singer/guitarist Andrew Paladino (a.k.a ‘Dino’), continue to push forward despite a devastating setback earlier this year when they were robbed of $6,000 …

For everyone one out there Who is Dylan Reisch? My name is Dylan Reisch. I’m a singer, a guitarist, a songwriter and a traveler. I was born in Australia and moved to Toronto, Canada, in my early twenties. My music could be described as Blues and Folk Rock, though I …

Reckless Serenade took a moment and had a chat with Music Existence before their set in their home state of New York. The band formed in 2012 and since then, the group has created one full length album and most recently their third EP titled, “Out Here“. Reckless Serenade is a composite of many …

Tell us a bit about the inspiration behind the song Smile and how did the video come together? Utah: I think its about the feeling of being out of control. You know, you can try your best to manipulate the world around you, pretend that you determine the outcome of …

As the week comes to an end, hard rock band Like A Storm will cross another milestone in their ever-fascinating musical journey: completing the first headlining US tour. The past seven weeks may have flown by in a whirlwind of club venues and roaring crowds, but for the band, it’s …

Amitis is a crossover artist from Iran who moved to Atlanta 10 years ago to bring her musical talents to the United States. Fluent in several instruments, she reaches a broad range of people and her fan base just keeps growing. Read my interview with Amitis to find out what it …

New York’s own Echo Black spent some time with Music Existence after their set in Webster Hall for a fun interview, discussing everything from musical influences, the evolution of their musical style, and the biggest difficulty of being a touring musician. Coming together earlier this year as Echo Black, the …

Earlier this month, 22-year-old singer-songwriter Kylle Reece released “Sink or Swim,” the latest single from his most recent project, a hard-edged alternative rock quintet known as Demon in Me. The song has earned the band solid reception upon its release, its elegiac and heartrending lyrical content resonating with countless listeners. …