We had the pleasure of interviewing Adam Mac over Zoom video! LGBTQ+ country singer/songwriter Adam Mac is making waves in the industry for his on-of-a-kind artistry. With previous support from CMT and People , he recently released his sophomore album Disco Cowboy. The album is all about Adam's personal journey of self-discovery not only as an artist, but as a queer man in the country genre. The 16-song collection continues to showcase Adam's commitment to making the country music genre a safe a...
Jul 16, 2023•39 min
We had the pleasure of interviewing Gorgol Bordello over Zoom video! International punk band Gogol Bordello & friends, led by Ukrainian frontman Eugene Hütz, release a collaborative single for charity, “ United Strike Back .” Out on Hütz’s own label, Casa Gogol, the track features punk & hardcore heavy hitters like Tre Cool (Green Day), Jello Biafra (Dead Kennedys), Joe Lally (Fugazi, The Messthetics), Roger Miret (Agnostic Front), Monte Pittman (Ministry), Sasha (Kazka) and Puzzled Pant...
Jul 14, 2023•1 hr 9 min
We had the pleasure of interviewing Sadie Jean over Zoom video! Singer-songwriter, Sadie Jean recently released her new single, “Just Because” Co-written with Griff Clawson and Shy Martin , “Just Because” is a follow up to her two smash hits "WYD Now?" (which just received a RIAA Gold certification and now sampled by rapper Rod Wave) and "Locksmith" (which received over 60M worldwide streams to date and has been across virtually every top-level Apple Music pop playlist). As Sadie continues to na...
Jul 14, 2023•39 min
We had the pleasure of interviewing Alicia Creti over Zoom video! R&B/pop sensation, Alicia Creti, recently released her latest single, “Strange.” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dbBuTXSqv20 Alicia Creti absorbs the highs and lows of life in her music, rolling with the ups and downs and genuinely embracing both. As such, the Los Angeles-based singer, songwriter, and pianist holds nothing back when she sings, amplifying her emotions through a distinct and dynamic delivery. Hailing from the su...
Jul 13, 2023•33 min
We had the pleasure of interviewing EMM over Zoom video! Self-made instrumentalist, producer and songwriter, EMM, is merging Phonk and Pop for the release of her new single “LOZER” (With a Z). Over the years, EMM has built a reputation for creating music that showcases a woman’s unapologetic power in a world that constantly tries to diminish it; and this song speaks to that. Written by EMM, “LOZER” (With a Z), most simply put, is about losing fear of what others think. She elaborates “I've never...
Jul 12, 2023•30 min
We had the pleasure of interviewing Christian Lopez over Zoom video! Christian Lopez has shared his new album, Magdalena, his fourth full-length studio album along with a brand new video for the song “Harper’s Ferry.” “As I get older, my only goal is leaving behind the purest form of what I can do and give,” shares Lopez. “This album is just that.. no frills, no cowrites, no studio band, no compromises.. Just me.” Magdalena is a personal journey shared through song where Lopez looks inward and s...
Jul 11, 2023•23 min
We had the pleasure of interviewing Hunter Blair Ambrose over Zoom video! LA-based singer, songwriter, and instrumentalist, Hunter Blair Ambrose, has released her single “Runaway,” today. Co-written by Hunter, “Runaway” is a dance-pop track written from the perspective of someone letting go of their past traumas and regrets to start anew. The title “Runaway” refers to running away from one’s past, but also running away from the vulnerability that new experiences and love forces us into. Hunter e...
Jul 09, 2023•34 min
We had the pleasure of interviewing Taylor Bickett over Zoom video! Nashville-based singer-songwriter Taylor Bickett is building upon the buzz of her breakout single “QUARTER LIFE CRISIS” with a brilliant music video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OFzOKKeB6OY&ab_channel=TaylorBickett Featuring her intimate lyricism and stunning vocal range atop delicate acoustic guitar, the visuals find Bickett dancing her way through an empty diner as her younger self peers on through the window. As the tw...
Jul 08, 2023•39 min
We had the pleasure of interviewing Tyler Posey over Zoom video! Tyler Posey has released his first full-length album, UNRAVEL. Produced by Matt Malpass and John Feldmann, the album features sixteen new tracks spanning genres, including previous singles “ Lemon ” – which premiered originally in Teen Wolf: The Movie on Paramount+ – “ Gravity ,” “ Don’t Mind Me ,” and “ Runnin’ .” Fans can stream UNRAVEL now at https://ffm.to/tylerposey-unravel and shop the merch collection at https://www.merchbuc...
Jul 06, 2023•53 min
We had the pleasure of interviewing Ron Pope over Zoom video! Ron Pope is a Nashville-based, critically-acclaimed, fiercely independent, platinum recording. Ron’s music has been streamed billions of times, and it’s been featured on tv shows like “90120,” “So You Think You Can Dance,” and more. Recently, his song “A Drop In The Ocean,” which became an enduring fan favorite after it was featured in “Vampire Diaries,” went viral on TikTok, introducing it to a whole new set of young fans. Ron’s new ...
Jul 05, 2023•1 hr 6 min
We had the pleasure of interviewing Arrows in Action over Zoom video! Arrows in Action recently release their DEBUT album, Built to Last! The three-piece was formed in Gainesville, FL in 2017 and has since quickly become a band to watch within the pop-rock scene. Built to Last chronicles a coming of age story that brings listeners on a rollercoaster of emotions and conflicts that you encounter as you try to find your place in the world. Produced and mixed by longtime collaborator Dan Swank, the ...
Jul 04, 2023•44 min
We had the pleasure of interviewing Vina Love over Zoom video! Vina Love, the daughter of DJ Kid Capri, is a talented singer-songwriter and dancer from New York City. With a remarkable understanding of rhythm and versatile writing abilities, she quickly gained attention on platforms like YouTube and Instagram. Working with her family, including her father and mother who manage her career, Vina Love has appeared on popular TV networks and starred in the hit show "Growing Up Hip-Hop New York." Her...
Jul 03, 2023•42 min
We had the pleasure of interviewing Jules Paymer over Zoom video! Jules Paymer recently released their single and music video for, "The Daughter That My Mother Wanted" featuring celebrated artist Miki Ratsula. The song and video touch upon the experience of being non-binary and queer and the difficulties that can arise with feeling like you don't belong or are letting your family down by being yourself. At the age of 7, Jules Paymer (they/them) found their love for music playing bass in a garage...
Jul 03, 2023•1 hr 4 min
We had the pleasure of interviewing Jeromes Dream over Zoom video! San Francisco hardcore band Jeromes Dream — Erik Ratensperger( drums), Jeff Smith (bass, vocals), and Sean Leary (guitar) — released their new album and third full-length The Gray In Between via Iodine Recordings. Jeromes Dream share history with bands like Orchid, Saetia, Reversal of Man, and pageninetynine. The band existed between 1997 and 2001, then reformed in 2018. The Gray In Between introduces Leary (Loma Prieta) on guita...
Jul 02, 2023•1 hr 3 min
We had the pleasure of interviewing Tanith over Zoom video! Formed in 2017, the band embraced that era wholeheartedly, resulting in 2019's aptly titled In Another Time, which instantly earned cult status and put them on the map. Now, they return with Voyage, picking up where they left off and once again demonstrating their mastery when it comes to this niche. "I wanted more of the same but different in some marginal way," explains vocalist/guitarist Russ Tippins (also of Satan). "Voyage is the s...
Jun 30, 2023•40 min
We had the pleasure of interviewing Peter Raffoul over Zoom video! For Nashville-based singer/songwriter Peter Raffoul, songs often emerge late into the night, at an hour when inhibitions fall away and the most essential truths are laid bare. With a lyrical sensibility that merges intimate confession and boldly detailed storytelling, the Canada-born artist opens up about anxiety and isolation and the more complicated aspects of human connection, elegantly matching his moody intensity with a merc...
Jun 30, 2023•38 min
We had the pleasure of interviewing Eli Hurts over Zoom video! LA-based multi-hyphenate producer Eli Hirsch (courtship.) AKA Eli Hurts recently released his debut album Ouch, Eli Hurts via Rude Records. Check his single “Hot Shit”: https://youtu.be/K4SO6zzDmKY Luring listeners in with a soft instrumental, “Hot Shit” unleashes its supercharged potential with a cathartic chorus that goes onto transform the entire track. Eli Hurts gives some insight into the new single, sharing: "Me and my friend K...
Jun 30, 2023•41 min
We had the pleasure of interviewing Laine Lonero over Zoom video! Country-pop singer-songwriter Laine Lonero recently released her new single "Broke"! The song was co-written by Laine and produced by Maks Gabriel who has produced and composed songs for "Yellowstone" and "Monarch," among others. "One of the newest bright stars on the pop-country scene (HollywoodLife)," singer-songwriter Laine Lonero started earning accolades for her performances at an early age. Born and raised in The Pelican Sta...
Jun 29, 2023•35 min
We had the pleasure of interviewing Hollywood Undead over Zoom video! Multi-platinum rap rock band Hollywood Undead shares the music video for “House of Mirrors” featuring multi-genre sensation Jelly Roll. Available exclusively on the digital version of Hotel Kalifornia Deluxe. Originally released in 2022, Hotel Kalifornia represents “a juxtaposition between the ‘haves’ and the ’have-nots,’ highlighting the ongoing homelessness and cost of living crisis that is affecting the band’s home state of...
Jun 29, 2023•44 min
We had the pleasure of interviewing Written By Wolves over Zoom video! New Zealand’s genre bending rockers Written By Wolves released the music video for their latest single “GIVE 'EM HELL”. This new single follows the success of the bands 2021 EP ‘The Collab Project’, a project with a mental health initiative aimed at giving their fans, friends and followers a platform to talk about their mental health. This EP featured collaborations with chart topping artists like Sonny Sandoval of P.O.D, Kel...
Jun 28, 2023•56 min
We had the pleasure of interviewing Rare Americans over Zoom video! Alternative rock band Rare Americans have released Act II of their most ambitious project to date, Searching For Strawberries: The Story Of Jongo Bongo . This latest installment sees five new tracks added to the album. Combining a revolutionary 33-minute, fully animated musical feature and accompanying album to create an immersive listening experience, Searching For Strawberries tells the true story of Rare Americans multi-instr...
Jun 27, 2023•50 min
More than a decade since Michael Jackson’s death, his legacy remains complicated and unresolved. Think Twice: Michael Jackson is an exploration of the King of Pop’s life and impact – and an investigation into why his global influence continues to endure, despite the disturbing allegations against him. In this ten-part series, journalists Leon Neyfakh and Jay Smooth bring you a new perspective on the Michael Jackson story, based on dozens of original interviews with people who watched it unfold f...
Jun 26, 2023•3 min
We had the pleasure of interviewing Skating Polly over Zoom video! Skating Polly share “I’m Sorry For Always Apologizing” – a deceptively joyous rock song that is accompanied by the official music video directed by Christian Papierniak. The multiple award-winning director, producer, and writer best known for his hit Indie feature film Izzy Gets the F*ck Across Town brings the track to life with a humorous touch. “I’m Sorry For Always Apologizing” follows the raucous single “ Hickey King ” and is...
Jun 24, 2023•30 min
We had the pleasure of interviewing BOY2K over Zoom video! Just in time for Pride Month, celebrated electro pop duo BOY2K releases their revelatory debut EP. Combining the groove of modern dance music with the irresistible songcraft of acts like Sofi Tukker, PNAU, Empire of The Sun, Scissor Sisters and AR/CO, Y2K Is Dead is both a confetti-gun call-to-arms and a celebration of the radical and connective power of dance music. BOY2K’s mission is to make “Music For The People,” that is, music that ...
Jun 22, 2023•53 min
We had the pleasure of interviewing Freda Payne over Zoom video! Stardom for Payne began when she signed with Invictus Records, ran by her old Detroit friends, Brian Holland, Edward Holland, Jr. and Lamont Dozier (formerly of Motown) in1969. Payne's smash single "Band of Gold" in 1970 was ranked #1 in the U.K. and #3 in the U.S.A., her first gold record. Other hits included "Deeper and Deeper", "You Brought Me Joy" and the anti-war, "Bring the Boys Home". As her star kept rising, Payne appeared ...
Jun 22, 2023•45 min
We had the pleasure of interviewing Bruno Major over Zoom video! The antihero of music stardom, Bruno has been completely uncompromising in his craft, creating unrivaled lyrical landscapes that don’t conform to the musical status quo of today, but still deeply resonate with fans, as evidenced by his billion-stream career, propelled by viral hits the RIAA Gold-certified “Nothing” and the RIAA Platinum-certified “Easily.” Dubbed as “one to watch” ( Billboard ) Bruno returns with “We Were Never Rea...
Jun 20, 2023•32 min
We had the pleasure of interviewing Jordana Bryant over Zoom video! Rising star Jordana Bryant is a talented 17-year-old artist who recently signed with Riser House in Nashville. Making her mark with a bang, she released her highly anticipated debut self-titled EP on April 21, showcasing her unique musical style and captivating vocals. One of her standout tracks, "Penniless & Broke," caught the attention of industry experts and was featured as a Must Hear New Country song by Billboard, solid...
Jun 19, 2023•31 min
We had the pleasure of interviewing Jon Wiilde over Zoom video! After an eight-year tenure being a music teacher in Sacramento, California; singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Jon Wiilde made the jump from his day job to pursue his dreams of being an artist and musician full time. Within the first few weeks of professional dream chasing, videos of him singing snippets of unreleased original music began to go viral on TikTok (all from the setting of his bathroom shower mind you), and Jon ...
Jun 18, 2023•30 min
We had the pleasure of interviewing Lastlings over Zoom video! Japanese-Australian sibling electronic duo Lastlings release their new single ‘Noise’, out now on RÜFÜS DU SOL’s Rose Avenue Records. Along with the single, Lastlings announced their forthcoming sophomore album Perfect World, due June 23, 2023. Serving as the third single off their upcoming album, ‘Noise’ continues where previous singles ' Get What You Want ' and ‘ Holding Me Like Water ’ left off, building a therapeutic soundtrack t...
Jun 16, 2023•26 min
We had the pleasure of interviewing juuku over Zoom video! juuku’s latest release for Dim Mak Records, the Trap/Future Bass hybrid “No Turning Back,” is a dynamic adventure of infectious rhythms and literal cutting-edge production, encircling the stunning vocals and lyrical prowess of Namelle. “‘No Turning Back’ represents me choosing to dive deeper into the scarlet side of juuku, and unraveling all the emotions that I’ve been hiding inside, no matter how dark they can be,” juuku says. Hotly tip...
Jun 15, 2023•29 min
