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Liverpool, England singer-songwriter Dan Croll experienced honest-to-goodness success within a relatively short span of his music career. The release of his 2014 major label debut, Sweet Disarray, was followed by an appearance on Jimmy Kimmel and, despite variable reception, a still-respectable #12 spot on Billboard’s US Top Heatseekers Albums chart. …

In preparation for my seeing Dishwalla perform at the Paramount later this month, I’ve decided to give their latest album, Juniper Road, a well-deserved go. For reference, their previous eponymously-titled album fared decently, nearly breaking the top 10 on the US Indie charts. This is representative of a steady trend, …

When it comes to music, the primary focus of conversation may center on the adulation of certain artists, genre preferences, and the like. But in truth, it is the services distributing the music that are of equal importance to the artists who help create it. Haulix is one of particularly …

Edward Rogers’ career progression melds substantial poignancy with matching diligence. The Birmingham-bred Englishman initially honed his musical chops on drums, playing in various garage bands upon moving to New York City. However, a subway accident in 1985 left him without a right arm and right leg below the knee. This …

Jonathan Wolfe has created a wealth of buzz around his latest endeavor, Vespera. The initially one-man band began in part because of a resonant quote by David Bowie, which promptly jolted Wolfe out of his artistic slump: “If you feel safe in the area that you’re working in,” he observed, …

Australian pop rockers Those Who Dream have unveiled the video for their latest single, “Coward,” prior to releasing their Life in Cyan EP (Out May 30). Active since late 2013, the Perth duo, consisting of brothers Josh and Cooper Meyer, has made a buzz honing pertinent themes with power pop …

Tengger Cavalry has gained quite a presence on New York City grounds, receiving coverage from music outlets Billboard, Metal Hammer, and MTV to news-based CNN, New York Times, and Wall Street Journal. The quintet is set to embark on a June/July tour with Felix Martin, Malphas, Sicocis, and Helsott. Fronted …

Craig Wedren has built an extensive profile across music, TV and film. As a composer, some of his best-known credits include the State, Anchorman, School of Rock, The Whitest Kids U Know, and Wet Hot American Summer. This skillset wouldn’t be catalyzed, however, without a foundation comprising substantial musical perspective. …

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 …

In the mid 90s, Californian alternative quintet Dishwalla shot to fame with the release of their debut album, Pet Your Friends. The album’s third single, “Counting Blue Cars,” became a number one Billboard hit in 1996, and remains the band’s best-known to this day. Through subsequent albums (1998’s And You …

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 …

My Silent Bravery is the representative project of Massachusetts’s own Matthew Wade. Based out of Boston, the alterna-pop songster has crafted his own personable identity: a keenness for hooks and jovial, sun-drenched vocals, capped with a beaming smile. These qualities have allowed him to sustain a fortifying music career since …