As a follow-up to my review of Max Enix’s latest album, Far From Home, I decided to glean further insight by interviewing the man himself. In the month since its release, the album has earned significant critical acclaim worldwide. This reception is not only based on its scope of creativity …
Read More »Autofunix Brings People Together With New Single ‘Together, Rise!’
The rising singer blends genres and cultures on the inspiring single and its accompanying video. Boasting a powerful voice that is near impossible to ignore, Autofunix is the kind of singer who can bring people together in celebration. On his newest single, he addresses the division that has taken over the modern …
Read More »Interview: Chris Brooks of Like A Storm
Auckland, New Zealand’s Like A Storm have a sonic identity right on par with their band name. Formed in 2005 by the Brooks brothers (Chris, Matt, and Kent), their melding of heavy alternative, crisp electronica and indigenous textures took several years to solidify. But following their 2009 debut, The End …
Read More »Single Review: Grayson Erhard – “I Will”
Grayson Erhard fuses the close-hitting charm of indie rock with the intricate, yet precise hook factor of percussive acoustics. Based in southern Colorado, the Del Norte singer-songwriter has continually made substantial use of this talent, especially with his latest single, “I Will.” It serves as the carrier for his upcoming …
Read More »Interview: Kyle Morris of The Unlikely Candidates
The Unlikely Candidates, made up of front man Kyle Morris, lead guitarist Brenton Carney, rhythm guitarist Cole Male, bassist Jared Hornbeek, and drummer Kevin Goddard, have achieved substantial success on both alternative and mainstream grounds. Currently signed to Atlantic Records, the Texas quintet amassed a large following on Spotify, by …
Read More »EP Review: U-N-T – Y. Ni. Te.
U-N-T (pronounced “unity”) is a Canadian progressive rock trio based in Toronto. Staying true to their name, vocalist/guitarist Michael Scotta Delorme, bassist Marc-L Porter and drummer Rick Smith aim to bring together even the broadest of musical crowds. Their sound rightfully contains a bit of what could suffice everyone’s liking …
Read More »Sydney Lauren releases poignant video for single, “Save Us”
Sydney Lauren has fostered a pertinently empowering musical sensibility, and her timing couldn’t have been better. The pop singer/songwriter penned the song “Save Us” amid the Pulse nightclub attacks in Orlando, Florida. Its eventual release marks a full year after the event, providing listeners insight into the importance of temerity, …
Read More »J Motor reaches creative peak in “Meet in the Sky” music video
J Motor (Jonathan Vassallo) has ridden a steady wave of commercial success since the multi-platform release of his single, “Jungle Daze.” Following the widespread response from its dance-laden positivity, he has made it top priority to implement that aesthetic onto future material. Vassallo cites the Beatles as his continual influence …
Read More »Interview: Stephen Pearcy on new album ‘Smash’ and Ratt reunion
Stephen Pearcy is best known for fronting Ratt, a multi-platinum California quintet pivotal to Sunset Strip glam metal throughout the 80s. Their hits, “Round and Round,” “Lay it Down,” “Slip of the Lip,” and “Way Cool Jr.” are often regarded as classics of the scene. While the death of co-writer/lead …
Read More »Album Review: Devilskin – Be Like the River
Six years onward, New Zealand’s Devilskin has proven a substantial asset in the mainstream rock realm. Their debut album, We Rise, climbed to platinum status last year, having steadily maintained the #1 position on both the Album and Kiwi Artist Album charts. But behind such surefire success lies something unbreakable—familial …
Read More »Interview: Titanic film star Edward Fletcher on career progression, debut album, and rock n’ roll spirit
Massachusetts-born, California-based Edward Fletcher is best known for his role as Sixth Officer James Moody in James Cameron’s 1997 blockbuster, Titanic. Additional roles in the following decade would solidify his acting credibility; among them, a partygoer in the “Fool for Love” episode of Buffy the Vampire Slayer (2000), and Mr. …
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