Big dreams can be authentically lived, so long as the path to achieve them involves an assiduous work ethic, a sincere commitment, and a strong faith. For up-and-coming singer-songwriter/actress Chandler Juliet, that dream not only became a full-time profession, but a gateway for opportunity. She had managed to receive a …
Read More »Dreaming Big at 19 – Interview with Sofia Donavan: “I was 14 and everyone else was 20-25 looking at me like, ‘What do you think you’re doing here?’ It was a big wake up call….”
Growing up in a musical family, Sofia Donavan was encouraged by her parents to always follow her muse. At 13, her passion for writing music evolved into more than just a hobby, it became a calling. Having grown up in London, Sofia took a leap of faith, moving to Birmingham, Alabama …
Read More »Interview with RVLS: “We’re all here for the same goal; there’s no reason we shouldn’t be able to get there together.”
Any band willing to make serious local noise should take cue from this promising quintet. Since their inception on Christmas Day less than two years ago, RVLS (Rivals) has worked relentlessly on the Los Angeles, California alternative circuit. Their consistent live presence, sponsor by Caught Alive Clothing, and release of …
Read More »30 Years of SummerStage: Interview with Erika Elliot
Erika Elliot has over 20 years of experience in a plethora of different professions throughout the music scene. Currently, she is the Artistic Director for the City Park Foundation’s performing arts festival, SummerStage, which is celebrating it’s 30th anniversary this year. Ms. Elliot gives us some insight into the magic …
Read More »An Interview with Adam Perkins- “I made this EP in a place where I see everything as relative to.”
Ask anyone about the influence of social media, and you’ll receive highly mixed opinions. But one thing can be said for sure about the new digital age, and that’s the fact that thanks to social media, it has never been a better time to be a young musical artist. Exhibit …
Read More »Interview with Murder FM: “My inbox says, ‘You have a new message from Tommy Lee,’ and I’m staring at it like, ‘Whaaaaaat!?'”
When a multi-platinum selling artist, a famed producer, and a rock legend endorse a band, there are only three things you can do: stop what you’re doing, look them up, and listen to their music. But, success is more than just a game of who you know; it’s 90 percent …
Read More »A Legend on the Rise – An Interview With Nicolas Meier
Nicolas Meier is a prolific Swiss guitarist currently residing in London, England. Meier’s multi-genre playing style and ultimate knack for virtuosity earned him widespread attention in the jazz, rock, and metal scenes of the United Kingdom. He is perhaps most recognized for his work with the legendary Jeff Beck. Last …
Read More »Life after The Voice – An Interview with Kat Perkins: “Now it’s time for [my fans] to really get to know me and the songs from my heart and soul”
“I was four years old, and I don’t quite remember the entire song now, but I remember being nervous as I looked out at the audience in my high school gym,” says singer Kat Perkins as she reminisces about her first musical performance. “I remember when I finished the song, …
Read More »The CMW Experience
Kaydee is a hip-hop artist from Toronto, Canada–he was chosen to play in this year’s Canadian Music Week festival to perform alongside Joey Bada$$, Denzel Curry, and Jazz Cartier. Kaydee and his team wanted to allow viewers to see the behind the scenes antics they may not normally be afforded to see, which …
Read More »Interview: AnnMarie Fox
AnnMarie is a singer, dancer, songwriter and model who has opened for artists Case, Lil Mo, and Ruben Studdard, amongst many others. In October 2010, AnnMarie was sought after for a show being broadcasted on major network and extended the opportunity to showcase her talents on the premier episode of …
Read More »Interview with Straight Line Stitch: “…with so many people saying that this band is washed up, this EP is a testament to us not being dead…”
When Alexis Brown joined Straight Line Stitch in 2003, it proved to be a much needed change for the band. Fueled by a new sound, Straight Line Stitch began making a name for itself beyond the boundaries of its native Tennessee, releasing three albums and an EP between 2006 and 2011. “Our motto is: ‘if you’re …
Read More »Interview with Oblivious Signal: “Everywhere we went, it was always, ‘You guys aren’t ready yet…’”
Seven years ago, Florida-based hard rock band Oblivious Signal posted an ad for a new lead vocalist after losing their original front man. It was a move that would drastically change the course of the band. “It wasn’t really something we thought about — having a female vocalist,” says guitarist, …
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