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The musical journey of singer-songwriter Steven J. Vertun is a fine one to behold. As a 5-year-old, Vertun’s behavioral difficulties had his parents strapped for solutions. Eventually, an accordion proved to be—among all descriptors—instrumental. While it did little in providing Vertun tranquility, it ultimately fostered a musical proclivity that transitioned …

At the forefront of modern post-hardcore, Nominee stands undeterred. The Texas-based band incorporates bare-bones alternative grit with dark thematic sensibilities, both elements utilized in a surprisingly uplifting pace. Their most recent release is Drag Me Out, a conceptual EP centering around front man Chris Mclelland’s temerity amidst a crippling bipolar …

California’s Denny White maintains a healthy output with his new single release, “Traces”. The song had earned the Los Angeles singer/songwriter a place on Spotify’s New Music Friday Playlist, and follows previous singles “Psycho” and “Sweetness,” both of which received widespread listenership on the platform. Regarding the song’s content, White …

A chance exposure to the sounds of John Prine led singer-songwriter David Luning to reconsider his life priorities. Once a film score student at Berklee College of Music, Luning was enlightened by this revelation to leave school and pursue a full-time career as a musician. On the surface, such a …

Amidst a successful promotional campaign following their debut EP, Versus, New York/New Jersey-based VISTA shine on strong. The trio’s blend of crunchy pop hooks and uplifting choruses has already resonated with such outlets as RockSound, Myspace and Buzznet. Much had been learned during this phase, the loss of a single …

Brooklyn alterna-songstress Christina Rubino has poured copious vitality, temerity, and sincerity into a near-decade strong pursuit. Back in 2008 at age 17, Rubino’s musical proclivity was fueled in part by her large, close-knit family, which includes seven siblings. “They were so crazy, that I had no choice but to become …

Today marks the premier of the “Sounds Like You” video from musician-actor Edward Fletcher‘s band, StuntPlane. This video releases in conjunction with their full-length debut, Dyslexic Tango, a complementary mashup of experimental sonics with pertinent lyrics. Indeed, such a presentation is well-executed. Fletcher states that the perspective of the video …

Under the stage name Conscious, New York rapper-singer Brett Prusinski has earned quite a viral following online. Backed by Heady’s instrumentals, Prusinski’s melodic delivery and thematic understanding prove a sensible complement. With his recently debuted music video, “Intentions Pt. 1”, a further extent of his creativity has surely come to …

Yesterday, Orem, Utah’s Foreign Figures began their Force of Nature Tour in support of their debut album, Paradigm. The tour resumes October 21, continuing along southern and Midwestern soil before wrapping with a hometown show. I had the pleasure of corresponding with the band’s bassist, Seth Dunshee, who provided ample …

Since forming in 2014, Utah’s Foreign Figures has comprised of vocalist Eric Michels, guitarist Jonny Tanner, bassist Seth Dunshee, and drummer Steve Michels. The band continues to spread a poignant, reverberating message of faith upon their listeners. In fact, the efficacy of faith has worked wonders for them. Their debut …

Envision a time when the alternative was huge, local scenes were all the buzz, and music television still mattered. Now take those concepts and solidify them into a band. How about one that combines indie pop, sludgy grunge, witty lyricisms and a down to earth appeal, topped by an assiduous …

Brooklyn’s Courtesy Tier comes from diverse walks of life, each member sincerely channeling their formative grounds. According to their press release, frontman Omer Leibovitz’s microtonal singing and rhythmically Jewish guitar style come directly from his Israel upbringing. Kentucky-born, Florida-raised bassist Alex Picca complements Leibovitz with close, southern-tinged harmonies. To solidify …