Danish instro-rock guitar virtuoso Jacob Quistgaard is spreading his signature sound around the world. Having picked up the six-string as a child, Quistgaard worked to develop a competent skillset by adolescence once moving to the UK. He then furthered his craft in the Royal Music Academy, under the tutelage of …
Read More »Freya Releases Debut Single “Blame”
New London-based singer/songwriter, Freya releases her first debut single “Blame“. In between working and collaborating with other artists in the London music scene, Freya dives in alone this time with her first solo venture. Freya herself describes this track, stating “‘Blame’ is about taking responsibility for the people we attract into …
Read More »Joseph of Mercury returns with new single, “Young Thing”
The lapse of output time for Toronto, Canada indie artist Joseph of Mercury has proven worthwhile, thanks to the release of his recent follow-up single “Young Thing.” Burgeoning amid the success of “Find You Inside” and “Without Worlds,” this single melds a common thread between noir-esque synth pop hooks and …
Read More »Album Review: Civil Youth – Conversations
Philadelphia trio Civil Youth have returned with their third LP Conversations, a record that mixes elements of rock, rap, and electronica to create a unique aura of musicianship. Civil Youth has already toured with big name acts like Twenty One Pilots, AWOLNATION, Phantogram, and Capital Cities, and their multi-genre presentation …
Read More »Dan Black Drops New Video, “Farewell” ft. Kelis
Singer/producer Dan Black recently unveiled “Farewell,” the leading single off his to-be-released Do Not Revenge album (slated for June 6). By itself, the song aptly highlights his ultimately flowing collaborative approach with fellow popstar Kelis. The writing process exhibits an interesting evolution. As Black notes, both artists were undergoing transformative …
Read More »Astroblue Express – Quarter to Somewhere
For fans of Grimes, Die Antwood, or any other new age experimental sounds, self-titled “dream pop” group Astroblue Express dropped debut album, Quarter to Somewhere on Ape Eye Records. With little to no presence in the online music world, Astroblue Express have easily crept their way into music blogs all …
Read More »J Motor reaches creative peak in “Meet in the Sky” music video
J Motor (Jonathan Vassallo) has ridden a steady wave of commercial success since the multi-platform release of his single, “Jungle Daze.” Following the widespread response from its dance-laden positivity, he has made it top priority to implement that aesthetic onto future material. Vassallo cites the Beatles as his continual influence …
Read More »Gallery: Robert DeLong at Houston Whatever Fest in Houston, Texas 04.01.17
Sabbatical Year unveils new track, “An American (Cigarillos)”
Nearly four years strong, Nick Margiasso has kept Sabbatical Year‘s fan base steady upon shifting to a one-man project. The Atlanta, Georgia indie artist has returned after a brief lapse, planning to release a follow-up multimedia album, Metropolitan, in early April. Until that time, fans will surely be tided over …
Read More »Single review: Nothin Right (feat. DAYVID) – Wolvo
“Nothin Right” has the full potential to be your next favourite party tune with upbeat dance vibes and a dominant bassline. This LA based producer recently dropped his first track on SoundCloud, resulting in over 428K listens in a month and blowing up corners of the internet where it matters. …
Read More »Gallery: Missio at The Firebird in St. Louis, MO on 11.06.16
Interview with Jimmy Reeves of Sunndrug
Yesterday, Virginia Beach quintet Sunndrug released their debut album, Exit Wounds. Fans may recognize three of the band’s personnel—Jimmy Reeves, Chris Raines and Matt Beck—all of whom originated in Spitfire, a metalcore outfit popular at the start of the millennium. Sunndrug, by contrast, is a less stringent rock variant, bolstering …
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