Izzy Bizu is a 22-year-old singer/songwriter from South West London, born to an Ethiopian Mother and English Father. She grew up listening to Ella Fitzgerald, Betty Swan, Betty Wright, and James Brown and draws on these influences alongside newer influences such as Amy Winehouse and Adele, to create a fusion of …
Read More »EP Review: Dylan Dunlap – Feels Right At Home
The journey of being a singer-songwriter is one Dylan Dunlap is nailing down and enjoying the ride. What began as a love for film scoring has transformed into cinematic tracks that fill the soul with light and love. Dunlap’s warm vocals are infectious as he spills his guts. Some might recognize …
Read More »Freya Releases Debut Single “Blame”
New London-based singer/songwriter, Freya releases her first debut single “Blame“. In between working and collaborating with other artists in the London music scene, Freya dives in alone this time with her first solo venture. Freya herself describes this track, stating “‘Blame’ is about taking responsibility for the people we attract into …
Read More »Album Review: Umm – Double Worshipper
Double Worshipper is the debut album from the new LA-based band, Umm. This duo is composed of Stefanie Drootin and her husband, Chris Senseney, both not new to the music scene. Stef has been in past projects such as The Good Life, Bright Eyes, Big Harp, and She & Him, and Chris has been a part …
Read More »The Persian Leaps Announce EP Bicycle Face
The Persian Leaps announced the release of their fifth EP today, titled Bicycle Face. The release comes right on time as the group has consistently released an EP every year, for the last five years. With strong elements of indie rock mixed with power pop, their tunes are full of ridiculously …
Read More »Interview: El Mar
With her sound being described as “mystical mermaid rock”, NYC-based singer/songwriter El Mar has more of that on the way with the release her debut studio album out this fall. She has been releasing several singles off this album in the past months, while earning praise from big names such as Billboard, Paste Magazine, …
Read More »Feature: NINA – “Counting Stars”
Being described by Idolator as “Lana Del Rey meets Robyn”, NINA is an up and coming German synthwave singer and songwriter on the rise of pop emergence with her latest dreamy futuristic track, “Counting Stars”. NINA’s past single reached within #6 on UK Shazam advert charts and received support on …
Read More »EP Review: Night Argent – The Fear
Following their previous single release “Nothing More Beautiful”, quartet Night Argent have released their anticipated sophomore EP The Fear. Reigning from Washington, the band has grown a fan base while touring and teaming with Outerloop Records. The band consists of Chase Manhattan as frontman, Shane Santanna on keys, Evan Taylor …
Read More »Sabrina Carpenter Releases New Single “Why”
Sabrina Carpenter just dropped her new single “Why” following her sophomore album with Hollywood Records. For Carpenter fans, “Why” can be seen as an evolved version or a sequel to “On Purpose.” The electro-pop song starts off with isolated vocals going along to a simple beat of keys. Snapping and …
Read More »Bubbles Erotica Consistently Deliver on Debut, Self-Titled Album
With the major labels seeming to only promote rock bands essentially cloning whatever sound is being played on the radio, the emergence of truly creative, fresh sounds like that blaring out of Chicago in the form of Bubbles Erotica are a welcome reprieve! Fusing such diverse influences as legendary rock/metal innovators System of …
Read More »Album Review: Gov’t Mule – Revolution Come…Revolution Go
It’s near impossible to remain impartial in the political climate surrounding us today. And on June 9th, Gov’t Mule will release their 10th studio album Revolution Come…Revolution Go, which is undeniably a political mixture of rock, blues, and country. As if to strengthen the political undertones in Revolution Come…Revolution Go, …
Read More »EP Review: The Nearly Deads – Revenge of The Nearly Deads
Coming in like a juggernaut from left field is The Nearly Deads with their latest EP Revenge of The Nearly Deads. Available May 26th, these six tracks take things back to the basics of rock n’ roll with pure energy and tenacity. Formed in 2010, the Nashville-based five-piece is made …
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