Tag Archives: Jake Kussmaul

VNV Nation continues to earn international album success, live performance acclaim, and an exponentially growing fanbase. Throughout the project’s numerous permutations, which include both full-band and solo efforts, its principle proprietor has always been singer-songwriter and producer Ronan Harris, an Irishman based in Germany for nearly two decades. In its …

Louisiana collective The Revivalists are renowned for their performance dynamic, emphasizing walls of shimmering sonics that fare equally competent live as they do in the studio. Since 2017, the New Orleans-based band had ridden a surprising and, indeed, continual wave of success. After more than a decade in a non-stop …

Pyralis formed in the latter half of 2016, comprising members of acclaimed hardcore and metal acts Disembodied, Torch the Spires, and Too Pure to Die. The Minneapolis, Minnesota quintet recently signed with indie label Good Fight Music and released a music video for “Daggers”, the band’s premier single. The single …

Sin Quirin has made solid impact in the entertainment world. Holding proficiency in such diverse roles as musician, actor, and DJ, Quirin’s most notable success is as guitarist and songwriter for industrial icons Ministry, for which he earned two Grammy awards. Recently, he formed a new quintet, 3 Headed Snake, …

Jupiter Gray is an up-and-coming force in the LGBT community. Born and raised in Columbus, Ohio, Gray earns distinction as one of few notable transgender hip-hop artists, giving merit to an unfairly overshadowed scene within the genre. Her wealth of musical aptitude since teenhood has allowed her to persevere the …

Back in early 2016, Los Angeles alt rock trio Sci-Fi Romance showed great promise with their acclaimed sophomore release, Dust Among the Stars. The Vance Kotrla-fronted band has made the best of their identity, featuring introspective lyrics backed by gothic-tinged textures and an earthy, melodic folk body. Now heading toward …

Jason Ewald honed a competent musical understanding as early as childhood. Born in Wisconsin and raised on classic rock and jazz, Ewald equally absorbed both sounds – whether through his father’s drumming along to Creedence Clearwater Revival, or in listening to Clyde Stubblefield’s Monday Jam session, just outside Madison’s King …

Minority 905 is an emerging Canadian quartet armed with refreshing pop appeal. The band’s name is made up of two allusions: ‘Minority’ from the eponymous Green Day hit, and ‘905’ being the area code of founder John Aquino’s hometown, Mississauga, Ontario. Formed in the summer of 2013, the band earned …

Audiotopsy are an emerging band comprising musicians that have defined nu metal over the past two decades. The Peoria, Illinois-based quartet sees Mudvayne guitarist Greg Tribbett and drummer Matthew McDonough joined with Skrape front man Billy Keeton, as well as bassist Perry Stern. This ultimate partnership has created a distinctive …

Tamara Radjenovic is an emerging opera singer. Originally based in Montenegro, Radjenovic steadily developed her classically-trained sensibilities as early as age 6, playing piano as well as shaping her vocal style. These days, the now 23-year-old soprano has truly come into form. She recently graduated from London, England’s Royal College …

Since their acclaimed debut in the early 90s alternative boom, Maryland legends Clutch have soldiered on in consistent pursuit – and successful utilization – of rock n’ roll purity. The Frederick-based quartet’s combinative leanings of blues, heavy metal, and hardcore punk helped foster a devoted national following that has since …

Devine Score focuses on music composition as its company niche. Founded in 2015 by Zac Settles, the organization headed straight for the entertainment industry, using music to tell stories from within their marketing and promotional efforts. They have since composed scores for two feature films, as well as numerous short …