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 …
Read More »The Power of Music on Alzheimer’s – An Interview with MUSIC & MEMORY℠ Founder and Executive Director, Dan Cohen.
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 …
Read More »Interview with Reckless Serenade
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 …
Read More »New Video Premiere Angels Cut – “Smile”
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 …
Read More »A Storm of Didgeridoo Destruction – An Interview with Like A Storm: “New Zealanders are famous for having a do-it-yourself- anything-goes sort of attitude, and that’s been the attitude we’ve applied to our music.”
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 …
Read More »Interview with Echo Black
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 …
Read More »Interview with Kylle Reece of Demon in Me: “If you’re in a band, keep going; believe in it; it’s worth it.”
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. …
Read More »Interview with Caleb Hawley
I caught up with Caleb Hawley, a soul singer from Harlem, NY after his concert in New York City this weekend. Caleb has a new album coming out next year and he talked to me about what he’s most looking forward to on the album and the influences behind it. …
Read More »Interview with Nothing More: “I think the biggest thing we learned was musically, our path – the direction we were already heading – was the direction we needed to keep going….”
The last year-and-a-half may have felt like whirlwind for alternative rock band, Nothing More, but if there’s any band that proves perseverance pays off, it’s them. Success didn’t come easy, however, and years of a DIY existence pushed the band to the edge, but it was the challenges of …
Read More »An Interview with Hudson
Los Angeles-based four piece rock n’ roll band HUDSON are set to release their brand new tour-de-force of an EP “Cast Out” on October 21st, and I had the fortunate opportunity to speak to HUDSON about the band’s message behind their music, their musical inspirations and what really drives their …
Read More »Interview with From Ashes To New
Chris, Lance, and Tim of From Ashes To New stop and talk about their upcoming album, having a stroke onstage, and dressing up as animals.
Read More »Interview with Daybreak Embrace
South Florida has a very explosive up and coming music scene. One of the local favorites is Daybreak Embrace. Coming together they have formed an amazing, well rounded sound that will kick you in the teeth. Everything you want in a Metal / Hard Rock band. They started in the …
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