We had the pleasure of interviewing Ivory Scott over Zoom video! Grammy-nominated songwriter Ivory Scott who has spent years as the mastermind behind chart-topping hits for prominent artists like Beyonce ( Thique ), Fireboy DML & Ed Sheeran ( Peru ), Madonna ( Frozen Fireboy DML Remix ), Toosi ( FWLM ), Young Bleu ( Baddest ), Tink ( Toxic ), Ivory Scott is now ready to step into the spotlight and unleash his prodigious talent as a solo artist. He released his much-anticipated debut single a...
Nov 30, 2023•30 min
We had the pleasure of interviewing Plain White T’s over Zoom video! Tom Higgenson [vocals], Tim Lopez [lead guitar, vocals], Mike Retondo [bass], and De'Mar Hamilton [drums] — will release their self-titled album, out now via Fearless Records. The band will also hit the road on a headline North American tour early next year, kicking off January 24 in Spokane and running through February 18 in Salt Lake City. Support will come from Pollyanna. All dates are below. PLAIN WHITE T'S ON TOUR: WITH PO...
Nov 29, 2023•1 hr 8 min
We had the pleasure of interviewing Greylan James over Zoom video! Greylan James is the product of a young man’s hard work and experience, wrapped up in an original country song. Raised just north of Knoxville, Tennessee, Greylan knew that he was meant to be a musician at a young age. By the time he turned double digits, he was frequently performing at barn dances, local restaurants, and bars. He started writing songs as an early teen and began visiting Nashville with his family in hopes of a fu...
Nov 28, 2023•30 min
We had the pleasure of interviewing Mike Mains & The Branches over Zoom video! Mike Mains & The Branches have always bottled complex emotions and relatable stories within hummable homegrown anthems. They have organically progressed over the course of Home [2012], Calm Down, Everything Is Fine [2014], and When We Were In Love [2019]. Billboard hailed the "buoyant pop" of the latter, while Atwood Magazine praised its "upbeat, energetic, feel-good pop-rock." Among many standouts, “Briggs” g...
Nov 23, 2023•39 min
We had the pleasure of interviewing Within Temptation over Zoom video! Dutch metallers Within Temptation recently released their brand-new studio album Bleed Out with a provocative, zombie-vampire-gore-fest-splatter-horror video for their current single "Ritual". Brutal and brilliantly comedic, whilst calling to mind the work of legendary animator Ralph Bakshi and the Rotoscope school of animation, the video for "Ritual" calls out the behaviour of male sexual predators in the workplace, the stre...
Nov 22, 2023•49 min
We had the pleasure of interviewing David Michael Frank over Zoom video! Multi-instrumentalist + creator David Michael Frank, recently released the new single called "F*** Me Over", about coming to the end of a relationship when one person isn't quite ready to face it yet. "It tackles the often unspoken but universally felt desire for something clear-cut when lost in the haze of a dying relationship," says David. "It combines brutal honesty with vulnerability, highlighting the internal struggle ...
Nov 21, 2023•54 min
We had the pleasure of interviewing FiNE and Lizwi over Zoom video! Emerging twin brother DJ duo and Progressive Afro House producers FiNE have teamed up with Lizwi to release their debut MoBlack single “The Light.” “The Light” is an extraordinary fusion of Progressive Afro House and traditional African sounds. The combination of the unique musical backgrounds of the FiNE twins and Lizwi creates a sonic experience that is both captivating and deeply rooted in their shared heritage. Since moving ...
Nov 19, 2023•36 min
We had the pleasure of interviewing Natalie Carr over Zoom video! Natalie Carr is a singer/songwriter from Stamford, CT, who is currently based out of Charlotte, NC. Carr got her start, learning piano and guitar at a young age, and turned to penning her own lyrics as she grew up. Since 2019, Carr has been releasing singles in the Pop/R&B lane, and takes influence from crossovers artists such as Kehlani, SZA, and Halsey. She has been fortunate enough to be featured in Lyrical Lemonade, EarMil...
Nov 18, 2023•41 min
We had the pleasure of interviewing Kayla DiVenere over Zoom video! Rising star Kayla DiVenere, the 19-year-old actress, singer-songwriter with a dedicated online following, has taken the music scene by storm with her latest single "Date Myself." The song's release marks a powerful moment of self-discovery and empowerment for the young artist. Kayla explains, "Writing “Date Myself” reminded me of how beautiful it is to spend time by yourself and how important it is to be comfortable owning your ...
Nov 17, 2023•26 min
We had the pleasure of interviewing Rett Madison over Zoom video! One for Jackie, the new album from Los Angeles-based vocalist, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Rett Madison, is out today via Warner Records/War Buddha Records and watch the video for new single “Flea Market” shot by Wes O’Connor at Sonic Ranch. “I made this album in memory of my mother and to honor my own grief,” Madison says. “I hope these songs will provide a moment of catharsis for anyone that’s lost a loved one, especial...
Nov 17, 2023•40 min
We had the pleasure of interviewing Maddy O’Neal over Zoom video! Denver-based, electro-soul maven Maddy O’Neal is in full control over her artistry, freeing herself from any previous expectations and ascending even further up the bass music hierarchy. The producer has spent the past the past seven years showcasing to the world her diverse electro-soul style and hypnotic, hybrid DJ/drum pad live performances - a musical identity that’s led her to slots at world-class music festivals such as Coac...
Nov 16, 2023•36 min
We had the pleasure of interviewing Charlotte Cardin over Zoom video! Multi JUNO-winning Canadian singer/songwriter Charlotte Cardin has released her stellar sophomore album 99 Nights via Cult Nation/Atlantic Records. The album was made in Montreal with a slew of collaborators; DFA (Dua Lipa), Rob Grimaldi (BTS), Mr.Hudson (Kanye West), Jorgen Odegard (Justin Bieber), Jenn Decilveo (Miley Cyrus), Ryan Linvill (Conan Gray), Felix Joseph (Jorja Smith). The latest single, “Next to You”, is a hypnot...
Nov 14, 2023•42 min
We had the pleasure of interviewing Will Swinton over Zoom video! Auckland singer-songwriter Will Swinton recently released his new EP, Better Days, via 10K Projects/Capitol Records. Raw and stripped-back, the release is elevated by the 22-year-old’s gravelly, soulful delivery as he lays out his thoughts and feelings over lush, rapturous compositions that mix and meld a dizzying array of elements and influences—showcasing a poise and presence well beyond his years. To complement the EP Will Swin...
Nov 10, 2023•28 min
We had the pleasure of interviewing The Guess Who over Zoom video! Earlier this year, Canadian rock legends The Guess Who shared their brand new LP, Plein D'Amour , via Deko Entertainment. Today, the band continues their album rollout with the release of a brand new video for the single, "People Around Me." On Plein D’Amour, band members Derek Sharp, Michael Staertow, Leonard Shaw, Michael Devin, and founding member Garry Peterson have crafted a collection of songs that raises the bar and contin...
Nov 09, 2023•1 hr 2 min
We had the pleasure of interviewing Reyna Roberts over Zoom video! Breakout country artist and showstopping performer Reyna Roberts released her debut album Bad Girl Bible, Vol 1 on Friday September 8th (via EMPIRE Nashville). This new album follows the success of previously released singles off the album “Country Club” “One Way Street,” and “Louisiana” which have seen a great response from press and fans alike, with Wonderland Magazine stating, “Roberts’ heartfelt lyrics capture the universal t...
Nov 07, 2023•39 min
We had the pleasure of interviewing SAUL over Zoom video! Saul issue a call for connection in their music. The Iowa quartet—brothers Blake Bedsaul [lead vocals] and Zach Bedsaul [lead guitar, backup vocals], William McIlravy [bass, backup vocals], and Myles Clayborne [drums]—continue to bring audiences together with a one-two punch of precise and pummeling metallic grooves and towering magnetic melodies. Amassing tens of millions of streams and earning acclaim from Revolver, Guitar World, Loudwi...
Nov 07, 2023•39 min
We had the pleasure of interviewing UMI over Zoom video! R&B singer-songwriter UMI announces her new EP talking to the wind out January 19. She also releases the second track off the project, “why dont we go.” talking to the wind follows UMI’s critically acclaimed debut album Forest in the City (2022), which Rolling Stone praised for its expansive “sun-soaked electro R&B” and “moody slow jams.” The new 4-track project sees UMI in a confident new light as she fully embraces love, life, bu...
Nov 03, 2023•44 min
We had the pleasure of interviewing Tim Montana over Zoom video! For as much as singer/songwriter/guitarist Tim Montana may be known as a wild man (and he certainly is), he really asserts himself as a tried-and-true storyteller with his new single "Devil You Know." The song finds Montana exploring his moody, rock 'n' roll roots, as the song is propelled forward by the high-octane riffs that introduce the song's gritty and emotionally crackling and lyrically raw chorus. "Devil You Know" certainly...
Nov 03, 2023•45 min
We had the pleasure of interviewing MARIS over Zoom video! MARIS is a singer, songwriter, artist and performer who enjoys the weirdness that surrounds her. Her own radiant optimism brings the same out in anyone who is in her presence. Her music is a reflection of the liveliness she exudes; it touches on both the light and dark of life’s experiences. This duality is a constant within her story inspired by various mediums of art and life, MARIS’ artistic style is unique due to the cohesive and com...
Nov 02, 2023•50 min
We had the pleasure of interviewing Candlebox over Zoom video! Celebrating 30 years of success, Candlebox is capping off their long and influential career with The Long Goodbye. The new 10-track collection, produced by Don Miggs, finds the group taking stock of evolving maturity, fleeting time, and lasting love, all while kicking a lot of ass. Lead single “Punks” is a cautionary message to young bands that they won’t be the hot new thing forever. Charging forward with a slashing guitar riff and ...
Oct 31, 2023•41 min
We had the pleasure of interviewing MAY-A over Zoom video! Australian singer-songwriter, MAY-A, will recently released her new EP, ANALYSIS PARALYSIS. You probably know MAY-A from her collab with Australian electronic superstar Flume, “Say Nothing (Feat. MAY-A).” The EP features focus track, “Guilty Conscience,” and previously released singles “Sweat You Out My System,” “Your Funeral,” “LOLA” and “Something Familiar.” The 7-track project also includes the brand new “Ifyoulikeitlikethat” and “SUP...
Oct 26, 2023•50 min
We had the pleasure of interviewing The Beaches over Zoom video! The Beaches are doing everything their way. After more than a decade together as a band, sisters Jordan Miller (lead vocals, bass) and Kylie Miller (guitar) plus closest friends Leandra Earl (guitar and keys) and Eliza Enman-McDaniel (drums) are entering a new era. On new album Blame My Ex, the Juno Award-winning Toronto band channels heartbreak into self-discovery through 10 exuberant songs that revel in pain and redemption, findi...
Oct 25, 2023•41 min
We had the pleasure of interviewing Yung Bae over Zoom video! Yung Bae is just one of the many acts gearing up to celebrate Suwannee Hulaween’s 10th anniversary, the festival is returning home to the Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park in Live Oak, Florida from Thursday, October 26 - Sunday, October 29, 2023. Hulaween is one of the last truly-independent, large-scale music festivals thriving amongst today’s corporatized concert landscape, and after selling out its last five editions, the festival ...
Oct 23, 2023•41 min
We had the pleasure of interviewing Kendall Tucker over Zoom video! Country/Rap Artist Kendall Tucker recently released his new single “Dragging Me Down” featuring Jelly Roll and State Of Mine. The new single follows the success of his previous single “Stickup” featuring MYXED and Three Six Mafia co-founder Project Pat which has seen a positive response from fans as they get ready for Tucker’s forthcoming project set for release later this year. The new single “Dragging Me Down” is a motivationa...
Oct 20, 2023•29 min
We had the pleasure of interviewing RedHook over Zoom video! RedHook are a fiercely independent, shapeshifting alt-rock foursome from Sydney, Australia who’ve quickly accumulated a global fanbase and tens of millions of streams through their powerful songwriting and captivating live show. Featuring the core creative duo of Emmy Mack and Craig Wilkinson, two strangers from regional New South Wales whose paths collided after moving to Sydney in 2017, RedHook combine with young gun drummer Alex Pow...
Oct 19, 2023•48 min
We had the pleasure of interviewing Pigeons Playing Ping Pong (Greg Returns!) over Zoom video! Pigeons Playing Ping Pong is just one of the many acts gearing up to celebrate Suwannee Hulaween’s 10th anniversary, the festival is returning home to the Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park in Live Oak, Florida from Thursday, October 26 - Sunday, October 29, 2023. Hulaween is one of the last truly-independent, large-scale music festivals thriving amongst today’s corporatized concert landscape, and after...
Oct 16, 2023•44 min
We had the pleasure of interviewing CREEPER over Zoom video! At the end of CREEPER’s sold-out headline show at the Roundhouse, vocalist William Von Ghould stepped out to thank the audience when a mysterious figure lept from the shadows and decapitated him in front of 3300 people. The lights went down and the big screen cut to a haunted house, where the band’s reluctant social media host, the vampire familiar Darcia, deadpanned, “It’s time for a new era… and I couldn’t be more excited.” Every era...
Oct 13, 2023•1 hr 1 min
We had the pleasure of interviewing Indi Star over Zoom video! Born in Boston, Massachusetts, Indi began dancing at age three and is trained in tap, ballet, hip hop, and jazz funk. With a passion to perform at an early age, Indi was determined to chase her dreams in the entertainment industry. At just eight years old, Indi relocated to Los Angeles and began training at Gray Studios drama school. A few years later, Indi booked her first guest appearance role on the popular web series Teens Wanna ...
Oct 11, 2023•28 min
We had the pleasure of interviewing Lettuce over Zoom video! Lettuce is just one of the many acts gearing up to celebrate Suwannee Hulaween’s 10th anniversary, the festival is returning home to the Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park in Live Oak, Florida from Thursday, October 26 - Sunday, October 29, 2023. Hulaween is one of the last truly-independent, large-scale music festivals thriving amongst today’s corporatized concert landscape, and after selling out its last five editions, the festival is...
Oct 10, 2023•30 min
We had the pleasure of interviewing Oscar Lang over Zoom video! Multi-instrumentalist, songwriter, and producer Oscar Lang has released his sophomore album Look Now via Dirty Hit. Deeply personal and sonically elevated, Look Now features some of Oscar’s most confessional and inspired songwriting yet. Teeming with emotional intimacy, Look Now feels as if it was lifted directly from the pages of Oscar’s personal journal. The 10-track collection features his newest single “Leave Me Alone,” which is...
Oct 06, 2023•39 min
