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It was a snowy Saturday afternoon when I found myself sitting across from Sarah Solovay—a singer-songwriter from Manhattan, New York. Nursing a hot water while the blizzard turned the city into slush, Solovay possessed a quiet confidence as we chatted about the weather, how she was living out of a …

Without question, it takes guts to be a strong, independent woman in today’s society. Luckily, role models abound and even more are on the rise—including Brooklyn-based musician, Madeleine Dopico. Just a few short years ago, the University of Pennsylvania-graduate was working fulltime at a healthcare technology startup. That is, until …

Earlier this month, Los Angeles-based Griffin Oskar released his debut EP, Hostage. A Portland transplant, Oskar was discovered and signed to his current label after a remix of one of his demos went viral—as in, it accumulated more than 6 million Soundcloud and 7.2 million Spotify plays. Fans of the …

The future looked grim for UK-based outfit, Deaf Havana, in 2013. While the band was hot off the success of its Old Souls album, a mix of financial stress and interpersonal turmoil almost brought the band to call it quits. Four years later, with new management and a new label …

Twas two Thursdays before Christmas, and all through The Saint, Not a showgoer was stirring; the weather just wasn’t for the faint… In all seriousness, it was a bitterly cold night when Brooklyn’s Spirit Animal graced the stage of Asbury Park, New Jersey’s The Saint. A four-piece outfit, the band …

UK powerhouse DragonForce finished touring this year with two sold out shows last weekend at Saint Vitus Bar in Brooklyn, New York. While perhaps best known for their single “Through the Fire and Flames,” the six-piece act has led quite a distinguished career with nine albums and countless tours traversing …

While he’s quite the charismatic and talented musician, if you listen to Jonny Hetherington describe his career path, it’s hard not be surprised by how fortuitous it has been. After turning to music as a way to vent his emotions at a young age, Hetherington went from busking on the …

The Comedown (The CMDWN) is set to release its first EP, Doubt, later this week on Friday, August 19th. Hailing from Salt Lake City, Utah, the four-piece act’s sound crosses genres by combining traditional R&B and alternative rock elements, and adding some hip hop into the mix. Think catchy riffs, …

You might recognize Herman Li as one of DragonForce’s founders and lead guitarists, or as the recipient of numerous awards hinting at the prowess he displays on his musical instrument of choice. You might also know him as the guitarist that churns out that furiously fast solo on “Through the …

Amanda Jones—a 21-year-old singer-songwriter from Portland, Oregon—was first encouraged to explore music by a first grade teacher. Since that time, Jones’ story has been one of perseverance as she has worked to refine her skills, develop the confidence it takes to make it in today’s pop industry, and cultivate a …

Garbage transformed Sayreville, New Jersey’s Starland Ballroom into an edgy, underground club Wednesday night as part of their Strange Little Birds tour promoting the band’s sixth studio album. Before this review continues, it should be noted that it is impossible to do the performance justice. Garbage’s musical prowess was evident …

Yesterday, Swiss band Beansidhe released its third album, Mónt. Totaling six tracks in length, the release harnesses the group’s creative energy into a sound that spans the death metal, thrash, and black metal genres (just to name a few). Think early Amon Amarth, with just a hint of Cradle of …