In his youth, Nick Holiday was adopted from Lebanon by a Greek Arabic family, who would lay the foundation for his passion-based pursuits. Later on, Holiday’s eventual proficiency on guitar led him to put his education on hold. He dropped out of college to then form a band, the Chase, …
Read More »Single Review: Krysle Lip – “King of Dreams”
Krysle Lip’s primary goal as an artist involves giving his music life, and he has realized such a goal – to a fantastic and epic extent. He is already well-traveled for his young age, having lived in places across the Unites States of America, Canada, Europe and Northern Africa. Although …
Read More »Single Review: Jacob Seeger – “Something Real”
Jacob Seeger is a rising singer-songwriter who established his craft through self-taught sufficiency. The limelight was first cast on Seeger when he was just 17, following his victory in a local performance competition, Englewood Idol, where seasoned industry heads made note of his talent. Through his educational tenure at Fordham …
Read More »EP Review: miralee – Stranger to Myself
Downtempo artist Miranda Lee has made a unique imprint on underground electronic music. Based in Calgary, Alberta, the classically trained Canadian singer-songwriter’s tight-knit family influenced her initial roots — everything from classic rock and folk to country, bluegrass, and jazz. This foundation inspired her to pursue a degree in music …
Read More »Interview: Tom Naumann of Primal Fear
German metal icons Primal Fear are on the heels of releasing their latest album, Apocalypse, due out on August 10th. Forming in mid-90s Esslingen, the band managed a homegrown presence of straight-ahead power and speed, at a time when alternative rock reached fever pitch worldwide. Even so, Primal Fear’s initial …
Read More »Interview: Dennis Diken of The Smithereens on Pat DiNizio’s Passing, Importance of Bonds
New Jersey alt rock veterans The Smithereens built a solid presence on American college radio back in the mid-to-late 80s. Originally fronted by Pat DiNizio, the band’s influential blend of hard rock with British Invasion-inspired power pop was pivotal in crafting such classics as “A Girl Like You,” “Blood and …
Read More »Album Review: Reve Kalell – Genesis
Colorado’s Reve Kalell has fostered thematic relevance as one of his foremost assets. The Denver-based rapper/singer thrusted onto the hip hop scene last year with his debut album, the appropriately titled Crashed in Denver. Combining a multi-genre sound with unabashedly blunt lyrical sensibilities, Kalell managed to earn, nonetheless maintain, a …
Read More »EP Review: Nava – Now(here);
Pranava Maharaj is a West Indies-based R&B singer/producer located in Trinidad and Tobago. Since the tender age of 11, Maharaj, under the artist name Nava, has ridden a consistent wave of success, catalyzed by his victory in a local music competition. Nava’s eventual guest spot on Trini soca superstar Machel …
Read More »Interview: Lance Lopez
Lance Lopez is a Louisiana-born, Texas-bred guitarist and singer-songwriter hailing from Dallas. In his teens, Lopez’s prodigious musicianship brought him to the big leagues, as he went on to work alongside such legends as Johnny Taylor, Buddy Miles, and Lucky Peterson. Further, he embarked on a worldwide touring run that …
Read More »Single Review: JT Music – Deviations
JT Music, composed of Chris Ames and John Gelardi, is a contending duo in the realm of video game-inspired hip hop. What began 10 years ago as a project for simple posterity has transformed into a viable product — one bolstered by 25-30 million monthly YouTube viewers, and a 2.5 …
Read More »Single Review: DJ Mizzy – Prost
Claudel Larose (aka DJ Mizzy) has earned distinction in electronic music for reaching fans at an international level. The Stamford, Connecticut DJ and producer crafts a sound that channels top artists from Sander van Doom to Avicii. Mizzy continues to carry an undeterred musical passion after nearly two decades of …
Read More »American Idol Live! 2018 Tour Kicks Off July 11 – Interview with Jurnee
American Idol is now, quite literally, taking the show on the road. Following its warmly-received television relaunch back in March, the series will realize a new milestone in the American Idol Live! 2018 Tour. The three-month-long, 40-city tour comprises seven finalists from the show’s current season: Cade Foehner, Caleb Lee …
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