We had the pleasure of interviewing Ferry Townes over Zoom video! Ferry Townes releases new single “T.G.F.K” (Thank God For Kyle) via Licorice Pizza Records. The track is Julia Gargano’s second release following “Be Here” under her new project Ferry Townes. An ode to her best friend, “T.G.F.K” includes a breathtaking chorus composed of isolated, layered choral vocals, a canonic bedroom pop guitar bridge, and lyrics imbued with sincerity: “just got nothing to do without you.” Sonically captivatin...
May 10, 2024•44 min
We had the pleasure of interviewing Judah & the Lion over Zoom video! “Floating in the Night,” the follow-up to “Great Decisions,” Nashville crossover folk heroes Judah & the Lion (Judah Akers and Brian Macdonald) double down on the post break-up anger – but stretch towards forgiveness. The soul-baring new single is from their forthcoming album, The Process, which will be released on May 10 via Cletus the Van / Downtown Artist & Label Services. Judah says, “Anger was something I wasn...
May 07, 2024•47 min
We had the pleasure of interviewing RAEGAN over Zoom video! New York-based, queer experimental alt-pop artist RAEGAN releases her highly-anticipated debut EP, FUCK RAEGAN. Her first full-length EP, the project debuts her as a rising, multi-faceted creative force to be reckoned with. At its core, FUCK RAEGAN is an unpredictable, theatrical, and innovative journey through RAEGAN’s inner workings. The six-track record shows her fully embracing her own unique sonic atmosphere, embellishing carefully...
May 03, 2024•27 min
We had the pleasure of interviewing Great Good Fine Ok over Zoom video! LA-via-Brooklyn synth-pop sensation Great Good Fine Ok has unveiled their latest musical endeavor, EXIST EP, via Nettwerk. The EP features the new single/music video “Led Me To You,” propelled by an infectious groove and soaring vocals. The EXIST EP features a collection of colorful, groove-laden tracks that establishes Great Good Fine Ok's innovative blend of synth-pop, showcasing their ability to create upbeat melodies and...
Apr 30, 2024•42 min
We had the pleasure of interviewing MISSIO over Zoom video! Personally, MISSIO is the union of two longtime friends and creative kindred spirits. Musically, MISSIO is a living and breathing entity with a mind of its own. Communally, MISSIO is a movement of fans worldwide attached to the sentient artistry of those creators. The acclaimed Austin, TX duo—Matthew Brue and David Butler—fearlessly break the rules as they fuse elements of rock, electronic, indie, and hip-hop into an unmatched and uncom...
Apr 30, 2024•1 hr 6 min
We had the pleasure of interviewing The Glorious Sons over Zoom video! The Glorious Sons, renowned for their chart-topping hits and captivating live performances, are poised to make an impact on the musical landscape once again with the release of their new album, 'Glory'. With a distinct roots rock feel, the 10-track project is out now via Warner Music Canada and ADA Worldwide. Best known for their twoBillboard Mainstream Rockchart-topping singles "S.O.S. (Sawed OffShotgun)" and "Panic Attack,"...
Apr 23, 2024•34 min
We had the pleasure of interviewing Bobbi Storm over Zoom video! Inspirational R&B and Hip-Hop artist Bobbi Storm is one of the industry's top artists to watch in 2024. Starting her music career as a corporate wedding singer, Bobbi is poised for a promising future, highlighted by her top charting debut single "We Can’t Forget Him" which hit 1 million views on YouTube in less than three weeks and rose to Number 1 on Billboard's Gospel chart. The remix features singer-songwriter and chart-topp...
Apr 19, 2024•26 min
We had the pleasure of interviewing Gossip over Zoom video! Indie-pop rebels Gossip have made a triumphant return with their highly anticipated Album, Real Power, marking their first album in over a decade. Alongside the album comes focus track "Give It Up For Love," via Ultra Records/Sony Music Entertainment. The album marks a reunion with acclaimed producer Rick Rubin, who helmed the band’s pivotal 2009 album Music For Men. At the coaxing of Rubin, the band started recording in 2019 after comp...
Apr 19, 2024•45 min
We had the pleasure of interviewing John Smith over Zoom video! Though he was dubbed the future of folk music by Pentangle’s John Renbourn, singer-songwriter John Smith’s unique synthesis of styles puts him halfway across the Atlantic. He once made an album driving round the Deep South, recording out of the boot of his car; but his new record The Living Kindis the real masterpiece in American atmospherics – a true musician’s record, produced by Joe Henry, the man responsible for some of the subt...
Apr 17, 2024•41 min
We had the pleasure of interviewing SHAED over Zoom video! Genre-defying band SHAED announces their new album Spinning Out out June 7th via BMG. Pre-save the album HERE . The band also released their new single “Rocket in the Sky.” The album comprises eleven songs exploring themes of family, love, and growth. Over years of writing, recording, and producing, Spinning Out cohered as a collection of snapshots and vignettes, reflecting on love and belonging from all different angles. “Rocket in the ...
Apr 12, 2024•32 min
We had the pleasure of interviewing Zach Hood. over Zoom video! Rising pop star, Zach Hood recently released his single, "how to change a tire”. This single is like no other for Zach, it shares a vulnerable side in his songwriting. He shares his story on “how to change a tire” that “When I was 8 years old my dad left. It was my first heartbreak. When you’re a kid and your parents divorce, it almost seems fake. It’s all you’re used too. As I grew up, I learned a lot of things. I learned how to tr...
Apr 11, 2024•34 min
We had the pleasure of interviewing L.A.B. over Zoom video! New Zealand reggae band L.A.B. recently released their brand new album, L.A.B VI. After a steady schedule of releasing their first five albums within a five year span, L.A.B VI arrives after an almost two year-long period of writing, recording, tweaking & finessing what is possibly their strongest album to date. Recorded with frequent collaborator Lee Prebble at Wellington's Surgery Studios, the album was written amongst a heavy tou...
Apr 09, 2024•28 min
We had the pleasure of interviewing Kill The Lights over Zoom video! Certain bonds cross any and all borders and boundaries. Kill The Lights harbor this kind of connection between them. Even though you’ve got Michael “Moose” Thomas [drums] and Jason “Jay” James [bass] in Bridgend, Wales, James Clark [vocals] in Minneapolis, MN, Jordan Whelan [guitar] in Grand Rapids, MI, and Travis Montgomery [guitar] in Dallas, TX, the musicians lock into an impenetrable groove that eclipses physical distance. ...
Apr 04, 2024•38 min
We had the pleasure of interviewing Bokassa over Zoom video! Over ten songs and 30 minutes, Bokassa is as diverse as ever on their new full length “All Out of Dreams”. The power trio offers everything from riffy stoner metal in "Bradford Death Squadron", almost progressive skatepunk in "No More Good Days", 45 seconds of metallic hardcore in "Everyone Fails In The End" to laid-back Izzy Stradlin bottle neck-riffing on the desert rocker “Gung Ho”. Not to mention the hooky and anthemic title track....
Mar 28, 2024•46 min
We had the pleasure of interviewing Reconciler over Zoom video! Reconciler is a band from Atlanta, GA who first amplified in the summer of 2016. Harkening to a sound alternately Southeast and East Bay, they released their debut LP, Set Us Free, in February of 2019 to critical acclaim from punk and Americana outlets alike. The band spent 2019 playing often across the Southeast and East coast and announced their first European shows, slated for June 2020. Shortly After the first anniversary of Set...
Mar 27, 2024•49 min
We had the pleasure of interviewing Keith Wallen over Zoom video! BREAKING BENJAMIN guitarist KEITH WALLEN will drop his latest solo album Infinity Now on May 3 via Rise Records. Wallen has shared the video for "The Wolf”. " 'The Wolf' is a song and a concept that I felt a lot of us can identify with," Wallen says. "We've all known those people that for whatever reason we just can't break ourselves away from them. An addiction on every level, all the while knowing it's a toxic situation. You bre...
Mar 21, 2024•54 min
We had the pleasure of interviewing H3RIZON over Zoom video! With their dazzling harmonies and overwhelming chemistry, H3RIZON—Bernie, Gabby, and Tiara—are ready to inspire. The trio are the first Australian girl group, and the first Asian-Pacific girl group, to be signed to Epic via a joint venture with RZ3 Recordings. With the release of their first project for the label, due in 2024, they’re ready to make waves around the world. Set to bring catchy, vibrant songs like “Naughty” and “Wanna Lov...
Mar 19, 2024•31 min
We had the pleasure of interviewing Lucy Walsh over Zoom video! American singer-songwriter, actress, writer, and daughter of The Eagles's Joe Walsh, Lucy Walsh, is excited to release her most significant project to date, her book 'Remember Me As Human' which is a tribute to her family and a book of passion and love. It includes her Grandparents' WWII love letters, her grandfather’s battle with Alzheimer’s and a deeper look into the familial relationship including excerpts of a life entangled in ...
Mar 13, 2024•57 min
We had the pleasure of interviewing Maya J over Zoom video! Maya J, the multi-talented artist, actor, songwriter, and musician, has released her latest single, "Chills." This melodic R&B-pop gem, enriched with jazz elements, showcases Maya J's unique songwriting prowess and smooth, sensual vocals. Written and co-produced by Maya J herself, "Chills" is a testament to her artistic evolution, bringing a fresh twist to her signature style. Maya J's background as a violinist and lifetime music st...
Mar 09, 2024•31 min
We had the pleasure of interviewing Dela Kay over Zoom video! Alt-Pop sensation Dela Kay recently released her latest single, "IDWTAY" (I don’t wanna think about you) – an anthem delving into the complexities of modern dating. The track explores the relatable concept of a "situationship," where one decides to move forward with a new connection, yet the lingering thoughts of a past flame persist. It's that powerful girl anthem about moving on but also still leaning into your toxic tendencies, wan...
Mar 06, 2024•35 min
We had the pleasure of interviewing William Elliott Whitmore over Zoom video! William Elliott Whitmore is taking things into his own hands with Silently, The Mind Breaks, his first album released through his newly formed Whitmore Records. He had the following to say of his new venture: "I'm proud to be sharing this with the world through our literal mom and pop shop. I'm excited for people to hear what I've been working on the last few years." When asked what to expect from Silently, The Mind Br...
Mar 05, 2024•58 min
We had the pleasure of interviewing Nelson Freitas over Zoom video! After teasing us with two sensational singles, the Cape Verdean icon Nelson Freitas has released his long-awaited seventh album Black Butterfly via AWAL. A revelatory new record featuring a star-studded line-up of producers and songwriters, Black Butterfly is a masterful fusion of the signature sounds Nelson has built a legacy on during his multi-decade long career as a sonic boundary pusher, while also pushing forward with an e...
Mar 01, 2024•44 min
We had the pleasure of interviewing Hunter Metts over Zoom video! Hunter recently released his new single, "Somehow You're Always There", via Position Music. It will be featured on his upcoming album, out this year. Hunter says on the track, "I was able to pour my heart into ‘Somehow You're Always There’, finding therapy in crafting a tribute to my best friend's mom lost to the Covid 19 pandemic. The song became a canvas for my grief, and tells the journey of losing a loved one through memories ...
Feb 28, 2024•38 min
We had the pleasure of interviewing Hungover over Zoom video! Orlando, FL-based pop-rock band Hungover has released eleven new tracks as the latest installment in their discography. Ahead of the album release, the band shared three singles - Out of Body, Reunion, and Shake It Off. "'When It Touches the Heart, Everything Resolves' evolves the pop-forward rock sound we developed on WILT by exploring new sonic textures that call back to the artists who have informed us. You can expect a more comple...
Feb 28, 2024•35 min
We had the pleasure of interviewing WHIPPED CREAM over Zoom video! Multi-genre producer WHIPPED CREAM joins forces with burgeoning rapper Fourfive on hip-hop infused trap single “Who’s Laughing Now” via Monstercat. Grasping the essence of WHIPPED CREAM is to understand the transformative power of music unbound by genre constraints. WHIPPED CREAM embraces diverse soundscapes, crafting new territories and redefining the perception of what producing music truly is. A master at telling stories throu...
Feb 27, 2024•39 min
We had the pleasure of interviewing Sinkane over Zoom video! Sinkane (aka Sudanese-American musician Ahmed Gallab) announces his upcoming album We Belong, out April 5. His first full-length release since Dépaysé in 2019, We Belong is Sinkane’s “love letter to Black music,” tak ing cues from gospel, Afrobeats, 70s funk, foundational soul of the rhythms of Sinkane’s native Sudan and more. Alongside the album announcement, he shares a new single “How Sweet Is Your Love” and its accompanying music v...
Feb 24, 2024•54 min
We had the pleasure of interviewing Brooklyn Juliana over Zoom video! Canada-based singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist, Brooklyn Juliana, has released his first single of 2023 “Thinking About You,”. "Thinking About You" is a deeply personal and introspective song inspired by Brooklyn Juliana's own experiences, and the communication challenges faced by his generation. Brooklyn not only showcases his powerful vocals on the track, but also demonstrates his versatility as a musician by wri...
Feb 14, 2024•21 min
We had the pleasure of interviewing Matisyahu over Zoom video! The Grammy-nominated singer, songwriter, and alternative reggae rock musician Matisyahu recently release his new EP, Hold The Fire, via his own label Fallen Sparks Records. In his continued support of his Jewish roots, Matisyahu, who has never shied away from speaking his mind about current topics, his religion, and the history of the Jewish people, is also using his platform to speak out about the current war in Israel. He recently ...
Feb 12, 2024•1 hr 4 min
We had the pleasure of interviewing Michael J Woodard over Zoom video! Pop R&B singer-songwriter Michael J Woodard rolls out his intoxicating new single "Ruined" and announces his debut EP, WMJ1. Out Jan 12 on Unsub Records. A gentle rumination on the emotional fallout that follows a breakup, Woodard's latest is a melodic earworm with nuance and insight. It is accompanied by a striking video, which conveys the melancholy and yearning of the lyrics. “Sky is falling, washing over mid-October,"...
Feb 07, 2024•45 min
We had the pleasure of interviewing girli over Zoom video! Alt-pop rising star girli releases her empowering new single, "Be With Me," from her highly anticipated sophomore album 'Matriarchy,' set to drop on May 17th, 2024. “Be With Me” rebels against patriarchal standards, rejecting societal expectations for women and queer individuals, and staying true to yourself. This self-love anthem highlights the uniqueness of being in a relationship with oneself as the ultimate connection. There are no s...
Feb 06, 2024•1 hr
