We had the pleasure of interviewing Communions over Zoom video! Revered for building euphoric, atmospheric worlds of sound, Communions have released their sophomore full length Pure Fabrication on Tambourhinoceros. The Danish rockers’ new record effortlessly straddles the cerebral and the visceral, marrying abrasive punk sensibilities from the artistic underground of Copenhagen’s Mayhem scene with anthemic indie- and pop-rock. Introducing the theme of self-understanding which is at the center of...
May 29, 2021•31 min
We had the pleasure of interviewing Wilderado over Zoom video! Tulsa Indie-rock trio Wilderado has released their new single “Head Right” – available to stream on all DSPs via Bright Antenna Records. A confident and boisterous slice of rock n’ roll, “Head Right” builds on what the band does best – combining soaring melodies with lush three-part harmonies – and is the first new song released from their forthcoming debut album, due out later this year. Produced by Angelo Petraglia (Kings of Leon, ...
May 28, 2021•42 min
We had the pleasure of interviewing DARA over Zoom video! DARA is one of the biggest popstars in Bulgaria. Thanks to her alluring charisma, exciting personality and distinctive voice, she is part of the country's biggest music label Virginia Records since 2016. With over 60 million views on of her videos and 8 singles so far, all her tracks have been #1 in the Official Airplay Chart in Bulgaria. She has worked with top music producers like Chris Young, Jungleboi and Yoad Nevo, who works with art...
May 27, 2021•38 min
We had the pleasure of interviewing Jesse Barnett of Trade Wind over Zoom video! Trade Wind are a band with one very clear directive: anything goes. Formed in 2013 as a means of exploring sounds and styles outside of their main projects, the group—made up of Jesse Barnett (guitar/vocals), Tom Williams (guitar), Andrew McEnaney (drums), and Randy LeBoeuf (bass)—have prioritized unfettered creativity above all else, channeling their four distinct musical personalities into an exciting catalog full...
May 26, 2021•1 hr 23 min
We had the pleasure of interviewing Dispatch over Zoom video! Celebrated roots rock band Dispatch have announced the release of their anticipated 8th studio album Break Our Fall out May 28th on Bomber Records/AWAL Recordings. Marking the band’s eighth studio release, the songs on this record speak not only to Chadwick Stokes’ and Brad Corrigan’s personal evolution, but to human nature itself, charting a course from denial and resistance to growth and acceptance through deep introspection and emp...
May 26, 2021•45 min
We had the pleasure of interviewing Maasho over Zoom video! Suburban Rockstar Maasho makes a comeback with his pop-rock anthem “Sad Machine.” After six months of cultivating new music with pop and rock production styles, this single is the first glimpse into his 10-song album ABESWRLD. This song expresses a two-sided environment for both party animals who want to scream the lyrics at the top of their lungs, and wallflowers who find themselves alone in the bathroom with the sad machine pointed at...
May 26, 2021•26 min
We had the pleasure of interviewing Livingmore over Zoom video! Rising Los Angeles-based female-fronted alternative rock band Livingmore has released their sophomore full-length studio album Take Me, via Nomad Eel Records. Anchored by glossy guitar and under the glow of neon keys, Livingmore convert kinetic motion into instantly irresistible rock anthems that shimmer, shine, and soar all at once. The quartet—Alex Moore [vocals/guitar], Spencer Livingston [guitar/vocals], Mike Schadel [drums/keys...
May 25, 2021•46 min
We had the pleasure of interviewing apob over Zoom video! Aaron O’Brien (known as apob) is a multi-instrumentalist, writer and producer. Growing up in a small town in upstate New York, he began experimenting with music in local bands while teaching himself a variety of instruments. Curious at the concept of playing all the instruments in a band at once, he began experimenting with sampling punk, soul and hip hop, and eventually taught himself how to produce — affirming the notion of playing all ...
May 24, 2021•26 min
We had the pleasure of interviewing The Blue Stones over Zoom video! When Tarek Jafar and Justin Tessier formed The Blue Stones, they were facing uncertainty about who they were and where they were going. But they did know they wanted to make music together, and so they did, writing songs over time and eventually releasing their debut album Black Holes in 2018. As confident and self-assured as they are, that record was very much about the pair finding themselves, both musically and existential...
May 23, 2021•43 min
We had the pleasure of interviewing Timid, the Brave over Zoom video! Timid, the Brave is the solo moniker for Canadian songwriter Tim Selles. His 2011 self-titled debut EP, recorded with Scott Orr of Other Songs, was named one of iTunes Canada’s “Best Of” that year. After growing somewhat tired of the grind of solo performances and simple recordings, Selles recruited a handful of other Hamilton musicians to lend their talents to 2017’s LP, Firesale. The forthcoming record, Vuja De, builds on th...
May 22, 2021•40 min
We had the pleasure of interviewing Eric Ryan over Zoom video! For Toronto-based Alt-R&B singer-songwriter Eric Ryan, it all started with a guitar, YouTube and impressing a girl. At age 12, the resourceful crooner taught himself how to play the instrument through video tutorials and although the relationship didn’t pan out, a seed of curiosity was planted. In his early 20s, Ryan found himself embarking on his musical journey, one that he is actively honing today with his already masterful bl...
May 21, 2021•22 min
We had the pleasure of interviewing Noah Cunane over Zoom video! Noah Cunane recently released a new single and video, "F*CK ABOUT IT." The bold and burgeoning artist attaches potent sonics and a palpable energy to the vibrant track, setting the stage for a 2021 EP that tells the tale of Noah's previous year. Adding to an eclectic roster, the addictive song is accompanied by a cinematic visual that takes you on a wild ride inside Noah's mind. Following up Noah's previous release "BOY WITH A BROK...
May 21, 2021•27 min
We had the pleasure of interviewing Tim Lopez aka Timothy Howls over Zoom video! Santa Barbara-born, Austin-based singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and producer Tim Lopez is excited to unveil his new solo project under the moniker Timothy Howls. After writing dozens of songs, performing thousands of sold-out gigs, igniting several multiplatinum anthems and receiving two GRAMMY Award nominations with Plain White T’s, the artist has uncovered another side of himself with his remarkable in...
May 20, 2021•43 min
We had the pleasure of interviewing Leo The Kind over Zoom video! Leo The Kindsure as hell is not wasting any time or energy on any “fake love” and neither should you. Showcasing the first single off his forthcoming album, ‘Sorry Mrs. Jackson,’ Leo Demands serious listeners in “Fake Love”. Leo sets the scene with an upbeat, soulful rap song that will leave you no choice but to vibe and belt out how you are “not with the fake love”. The chorus, verse, lyrics, and sound reveal Leo’s journey to est...
May 20, 2021•30 min
We had the pleasure of interviewing Nashvillains over Zoom video! Nashvillains, a powerhouse trio of musicians began in the mind of Brett Boyett. From the band’s inception Brett, Troy Johnson, and Scott Lindsey have sought to create a new musical landscape by blurring lines between genres, bending the rules of convention and expanding the boundaries of country music. The Nashvillains hail from Katy Texas, Beaver Damn Kentucky and Evergreen Colorado. All 3 of these guys earned their stripes by pl...
May 19, 2021•47 min
We had the pleasure of interviewing Mob Rich over Zoom video! As much as the alt-pop duo's sound owes to the specific otherworldly chemistry shared by Los Angeles transplants Maxwell Joseph and Connor Pledger, the charming melancholy, adventurous soundscapes, and big hooks they conjure are built for everyone. MOB RICH makes intimate and bold music destined to build a broader community with kindred spirits. These are new anthems for the outcast. The band's full-length debut, Why No Why, is a coll...
May 19, 2021•47 min
We had the pleasure of interviewing Brooklyn Michelle over Zoom video! Multi-talented recording artist and producer Brooklyn Michelle recently released her highly successful single and music video, ‘Come Here,’. Originally released five years ago as a sample, via Soundcloud, the track quickly took off amongst listeners and Brooklyn’s growing fan base. Unexpected of the song’s massive success, Brooklyn quickly pulled the song, knowing all too well it deserved a proper release and instrumentals to...
May 18, 2021•27 min
We had the pleasure of interviewing Valley over Zoom video! Valley is a Canadian indie pop group based in Toronto built up of Rob Laska on vocals, Michael (Mickey) Brandolino on guitar, Alex Dimauro on bass and Karah James on drums and vocals. “Like 1999” follows the smash EP, sucks to see you doing better, which Valley released last year and includes the honest banger, “hiccup” (which gathered 200,000 streams in the first 48 hours) and “nevermind.” With only two other self-written, self-produce...
May 18, 2021•1 hr 2 min
We had the pleasure of interviewing Merk over Zoom video! Merk is the musical moniker of Auckland, New Zealand artist, multi-instrumentalist and producer Mark Perkins who began his career as a touring member of Tom Lark and Fazerdaze. Merk’s recent singles “H.N.Y.B” and “GOD” have already earned critical acclaim spanning SPIN Magazine and BBC Radio 6. Today, he reveals new single/video “Laps Around The Sun'' alongside the announcement of his debut globally released album Infinite Youth due out A...
May 18, 2021•29 min
We had the pleasure of interviewing Wuh Oh over Zoom video! Scottish breakout composer, producer, performer, Wuh Oh has been creating a storm with his eccentric blend of pop, electronic, piano riffs and keyboard clicks coupled with his irreverent, in your face vocal delivery. With over a decade of classical flute and piano training, Wuh Oh has built a reputation around the oddities of his avant-garde, left-field productions, and collaborations with the likes of The Magician, Myd, Hudson Mohawke ...
May 18, 2021•41 min
Together with American Songwriter and Sean Ulbs of The Eiffels, we had the pleasure of interviewing John Splithoff over Zoom video! John Splithoff recently self-released his debut album, All In. The long-awaited record is one that Splithoff has wanted to make since he first started writing music, and while the 11 songs were all created and completed before the arrival of COVID-19, their collective sense of love, longing and loneliness resonates even more personally and profoundly after this past...
May 17, 2021•33 min
We had the pleasure of interviewing Pom Pom Squad over Zoom video! Pom Pom Squad (the Brooklyn-based four-piece led by the powerhouse Mia Berrin) announces the new album ‘Death Of a Cheerleader’ set to drop June 25th. A sonic collage of deeply personal odes to self-identity, raucous lashings against society’s BS, and snapshots of messy, complicated and fraying love affairs, ‘Death Of a Cheerleader’ will be their first record following their recent signing to City Slang Records. Produced by Sarah...
May 17, 2021•1 hr 4 min
We had the pleasure of interviewing POP EVIL over Zoom audio! Hard rock titans POP EVIL have set a career milestone as “Breathe Again” becomes the sixth #1 rock single in their overall history joining previous #1 hits “Waking Lions,” “Footsteps,” “Deal with the Devil,” “Trenches” and the gold-certified “Torn to Pieces.” The track is featured on the band’s upcoming May 21 album VERSATILE via Entertainment One (eOne) alongside previously shared singles “Let The Chaos Reign,” “Work” and “Set Me Fre...
May 16, 2021•47 min
Together with American Songwriter and Sean Ulbs of The Eiffels, we had the pleasure of interviewing Bongo ByTheWay over Zoom video! Internationally acclaimed super-producer, songwriter, entertainer Bongo ByTheWay, Uforo Ebong, achieved a momentous win at the 63rd GRAMMY Awards ®, for his songwriting contributions and additional arrangements to Kanye West's Jesus Is King album. The acclaimed album amassed the Best Contemporary Christian Music Album win on music's biggest night. Earlier this year ...
May 15, 2021•24 min
We had the pleasure of interviewing Diamante over Zoom video! Diamante spent her teenage years cutting her teeth at local gigs on the Sunset Strip to become the powerhouse performer she is today. A disciple of both P!nk and Guns N' Roses who doesn't fall into rockstar excess tropes or even sport tattoos, she devoted every waking minute to honing a signature "hard rock sound with a modern alternative edge." Her unique and undeniable approach caught the attention of Better Noise Music, which signe...
May 15, 2021•40 min
We had the pleasure of interviewing ChrisLee over Zoom video! Pop artist, ChrisLee, recently dropped his single, “Flight Risk,” an emotional ode of choosing love in the midst of hard times. As the world changes during times of uncertainty, being able to jump through hurdles and take on life’s challenges with someone you love is a bond that should be celebrated. With cheerful beats and encouraging guitar strums mixed with ChrisLee’s delicate vocals and meaningful lyrics, “Flight Risk” is a sweet,...
May 15, 2021•1 hr 9 min
We had the pleasure of interviewing Jubël over Zoom video! The Swedish pop duo from Halmstad Jubël is the collaborative efforts of Mr Sebastian Atas and Mr Victor Sjöström. Prior to the birth of Jubël both Sebastian and Victor had both written, produced and released music for many years, but It was when the duo started to work together and found and developed a new sound that Jubël was formed. “Our sound is modern, organic with an electronic twist”, explains Victor. “We want to create unique dyn...
May 14, 2021•33 min
We had the pleasure of interviewing CMTEN over Zoom video! Continuing to evolve at lightspeed, 19-year-old CMTEN uncovers a dreamy downtempo single entitled “MUSIC BOX” on Masked Records/Warner Records. “MUSIC BOX” illuminates the breadth of CMTEN’s fluid style. The keys glisten as a lullaby-style melody takes shape over skittering electronic production. Meanwhile, his dynamic vocals dip in and out of this glitchy soundscape with flashes of airy high register, warbling echoes, and a fluttering r...
May 14, 2021•36 min
We had the pleasure of interviewing Grace Weber over Zoom video! For L.A.-based R&B singer, songwriter and producer Grace Weber, the most powerful moments in music have come from abandoning all expectations. Compounded with Weber’s ineffable talent — including the soul-igniting vocal presence she first developed by singing in a gospel choir all throughout her childhood — that joyfully uninhibited approach has brought a whirlwind of success in recent years. In 2016, Weber penned the opening t...
May 14, 2021•42 min
We had the pleasure of interviewing Boy Destroy over Zoom video! Swedish rising alt-star Boy Destroy releases his debut EP, Warpaint, via his own independent label, Loyalty Obsession. Warpaint is a multi-hued chronicle, showcasing Boy Destroy's genre-bending prowess; influenced by '90s alternative rock which soundtracked his teens, as well as delving into legacy artists like Jeff Buckley and Joni Mitchell, alongside modern emo and trap. The opening, title-track serves as a stellar introduction, ...
May 13, 2021•27 min
