Narsick was formed in the fall of 2022 by Chapel Hill bassist Sarah Landis and drummer Kyle Parker, Shane Peterson now on guitar and front woman Ash Graña. Once all the pieces were set in place, the songwriting synthesis took off and led to a blend of punk sounds interwoven with many musical influences. Narsick now release their self-titled album via Vultress Records on August 16,2024 and will be preforming at Local 506 Address : 506 W Franklin St, Chapel Hill, NC 27516 Doors: 7pm // Show: 8pm $...
Aug 10, 2024•20 min
Known for his heartfelt lyrics and authentic connection with audiences, indie pop sensation Jay Putty sets the stage for his upcoming single "Adventure Awaits". Serving as a love letter to the inner child within all of us, "Adventure Awaits" perfectly captures the essence of never losing that spark of wonder that drives us to turn cardboard boxes into race cars or to believe that the next adventure is just beyond the horizon. Through electrifying lyrics and cinematic melodies, the track invites ...
Jun 19, 2024•13 min
Get ready to rock and roll like it's the 1950s all over again, as Maryland's very own music sensation, Josh Christina, teams up with The State Theater of Havre De Grace to present **One Killer Night: A Tribute to Jerry Lee Lewis** on September 23, 2023. On the cusp of what would have been Jerry Lee Lewis's 88th birthday, Christina has orchestrated an unforgettable evening of music, nostalgia, and legendary performances. **One Killer Night** promises to transport audiences back to the era when Je...
Sep 22, 2023•6 min
Awarded the 2018 Black Label ‘Woman Artist of the Year Award’, R&B singer KEN continues to set the bar in what is proving to be one of her most healing records yet “N E Thing”. Applying a more mindful definition to the traditional meaning of “unconditional love”, “N E Thing” does not explore a love without boundaries but rather, love without conditions. Introducing an uplifting tone fit for the changing of seasons, KEN kicks off a new sound in comparison to her former tendency toward downbea...
May 10, 2023•5 min
Kicking the year off on a high note, Virginia’s alt country powerhouse - The Jared Stout Band - is ready to introduce an emotive storyline about the working man’s desire for love out of his league. Paired with a high powered music video directed and produced by Jamie Neighbors of Boss Motion Pictures, they follow a night in the life of a blue collar worker who meets the girl of his dreams at a bar. The only problem? She might be way out of his league. His inner monologue pleads for the price of ...
Apr 06, 2023•7 min
Brooklyn-based singer, Chapman Stick player, and multi-instrumentalist Alex Nahas aka Bright Brown confronts our collective existentialism in his hypnotizing new hit “Aimless”. Delivering reflective vocals and an addictive instrumental loop, “Aimless” questions our continued desire to set lofty goals despite knowing that there’s only so much that we can control. The pandemic proved that life is capable of throwing us unpredictable turns in events, making it that much harder to plan and devise. S...
Dec 02, 2022•16 min
Ryan Dusick is an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist, the founding drummer of the world's most popular band Maroon 5, a mental health advocate, and an author.I got the chance to speak to Ryan about Harder to Breathe: A Memoir of Making Maroon 5, Losing It All, and Finding Recovery
Nov 03, 2022•32 min
Hailing from Philadelphia's burgeoning punk scene, Riverside Odds is back with a hard-hitting track that any visitor to rock n roll will relate to. "Blessings from the Devil" shares a glimpse of some of the darker, more vice-driven elements of the rock n roll lifestyle through a unique lens of personal accountability. Instrumentally energetic, the album explodes with stunning guitar riffs and lead vocals by original band member RW Hellborn, lead guitar by Matty Cobra, impactful bass by Eddie Spa...
Oct 26, 2022•18 min
I got the chance to speak with Singer/Songwritter Carrie Baxter. Carrie who now lives in London provided amazing details on how her newest single "YOU" was created. Speaking on the track, Carrie explains; "If I could do an alternate version of every track I would, specifically just me and a pianist (my favourite instrument) There’s something about the romance of this song and it needing a piano on this version. The space I have to sing and the words being allowed to breath is the stuff I live fo...
Jun 27, 2022•9 min
Model, podcast host and rock n roll goddess Demi Ramos gears up to release her newest single “Killer 4U”. Co-produced with Geoffrey Hufford of Two Feet, Demi’s new track shows off a dynamic range for the young artist, tapping into a variety of musical styles that allow “Killer 4U” to resonate with a wide audience. Introducing elements of trap and hip hop to what was originally meant to be an acoustic hit, Demi and Geff fused nostalgic punk rock energy with modern influences to create a larger th...
Sep 10, 2021•14 min
Formed in 2013, The Foxfires were quick to cultivate their own unique sound and subgenre called Seagaze, combining the psychedelic nature of shoegaze, the energy and dance of pop-rock and post-punk, and the oceanic ambience of surf rock with a positive message. They have performed over 450 shows across the East Coast, South, and Midwest while releasing five singles, two EPs, and one full length record.
Nov 10, 2020•12 min
Beloved jazz world artist Pauline Jean releases her newest single “Ain’t I A Woman (Singing Truth)” on the 55th anniversary of the Voting Rights Act, a law signed to end racial discrimination in voting. I got the chance to speak with Pauline and we had a great conversation. Paired ahead of another milestone, marking the 100-year anniversary of the ratification of the 19th amendment, Pauline Jean’s new video reminds the world of the continued fight for women's rights. In her captivating new music...
Aug 12, 2020•14 min
Rising alt rock band Kuwalla has captured our hearts with the release of their timely new single, “Just Fine.” The song was written when band member Kyle Sain was raising his first child with his girlfriend; the three of them were homeless, couch hopping, and living in the car they used to drive him back and forth from the Inland Empire to Orange County for work. “I wanted this song to be kind of anthemic. I want people to feel like this song is a hand on their back reassuring them through the h...
Jul 04, 2020•21 min
From Michigan, Mikeyy's influences come from his beginnings singing in the church and they translate seamlessly to a live band set-up, successfully drawing lovers of soul, jazz and Hip Hop alike. Having been a key performer of Madison, Wisconsin's Black Arts Matter Festival, Mikeyy is well-respected by fans across the midwest. His experience playing a sold out regional Sofar Sounds tour in 2019 expanded his fan base to the east coast and he plans to only get bigger from there. His 13 song LP "Gr...
May 27, 2020•9 min
Nashville pop-country artist Jessica Rose released her catchy quarantine-influenced track “Quit Complaining”. Authentically inspired by the frustration for people who senselessly complain about the things that don’t matter, Jessica encourages listeners to show appreciation for their loved ones and the people who have kept them sane during the COVID-19 quarantine. Both a Nashville rising star finalist and the receiver of second place in the NASH FM Battle of the Country Bands, Jessica Rose is qui...
May 27, 2020•12 min
Grass Valley-based Alt Rock/Metal band Follow Me Dark packages their first four singles in their debut EP “Stars Collide” I got the chance to speak with band members Stephen Kozak (vocals/guitar), Sean Batinic (guitar), Elliott Grove (bass), and Jim Boots (drums). “There’s a tension in the music that reflects the tension of the times,” says vocalist Stephen Kozak, “and I think the question we want to ask our audience is, can you face the outer darkness as a reflection of something internal? In o...
Apr 30, 2020•14 min
The East Coast Music Conference will take place in Norfolk, VA from June 4-7th. Named a 'Top 10 Music Conference The East Coast Music Conference is one of the largest and highest rated music conferences in the US. Speakers and attendees will network throughout downtown Norfolk in unique and intimate spaces, building time between panels so that artists & speakers can talk and network while walking to the next venue. The East Coast Music Conference will be accepting all SXSW vouchers as admiss...
Mar 29, 2020•22 min
The Silent Boys were once a constant part of the Richmond, Virginia alternative music scene, playing the local club circuit from the mid-‘80s until 1991. Dietz reformed the group in 1999 after the release of several Silent Boys songs on various indie record labels. Since then, he has continued to write infectious songs with a nod to the guitar pop greats of the ’80s—The Feelies, REM, The Smiths, The Go-Betweens etc. with a sound, as one writer noted, comprised of "Ultra-melodic lead guitar, stru...
Mar 29, 2020•15 min
On February 27th, danny G released his newest hit “long live” featuring Travie McCoy. The video demonstrates the very ethos of a forever summer; feet on the dash, windows down kind of vibe. And putting the lead vocalist of legendary rap-rock group Gym Class Heroes danny G - long live Feat. Travie McCoy [Official Video] danny G's single "yung" has also been released link below yung By danny G...
Mar 29, 2020•10 min
Ink to Spill’s heated new track ‘Robes On Fire’ focuses on the failure of these systems which once were renowned for their purity and have since been hijacked by predators on the children of their own parishioners. In the song, an intensified drum pattern with descending guitar riffs and prominent synths, creates the high energy backdrop for their captivating music video. The band members of Ink to Spill live coast to coast, creating highly prolific content remotely. Their soulful vocals and ele...
Mar 02, 2020•25 min
Stepping back for a moment of reflection, Kyle Davis realizes now, perhaps more than ever, that music can be a vehicle for change. No stranger to success, his music has received attention from Sony Records and Phil Ramone via Don Dixon, four stars from Rolling Stone and a cover feature in Billboard Magazine calling him “one of the best unsigned artists.” In addition, Davis has shared the stage with the likes of Bob Dylan, John Mayer, Shawn Colvin, The Wallflowers and Sheryl Crow. While Davis has...
Feb 12, 2020•15 min
Daena's highly anticipated EP “Electric!” was released on February 7th. “Electric!” introduces a higher quality to indie music, easily setting Daena apart from the pack. The project follows the release of her preceding singles “Overrated” and “Close Isn’t Enough”. Gaining recognition from Spotify, “Close Isn’t Enough” made it to their Fresh Finds, Fresh Finds Poptronix, and Night Pop playlists! The foundation has been laid for this anthemic six track EP to shape the next chapter in daena’s caree...
Feb 09, 2020•7 min
Los Angeles based artist LUMiN is kicking off the decade with his sixth single “The Worst Thing” which was released on January 24th. Unlike his previous singles, “The Worst Thing” delivers an upbeat synth arrangement that brings a fresh approach to nostalgic sounds, created in part by co-producer Blake Healy of American Pop-Rock band Metro Station. After resigning his publishing to Sony ATV in 2019, he closed the year with the release of his 5th single, mixed by legendary Mark Needham who is kno...
Feb 09, 2020•16 min
Harry Edohouwka releaseD his compelling debut album “Fire On The Mountain” on December 11th. Appropriately released in winter, the self-reflective album takes listeners down a path of introspection and self-love. I got the chance to talk with Harry about the project along with discussing future plans for the new year. Named by the Austin Chronicle as one of this year’s Must See Artists at SXSW , Harry headlined the Hotel Vegas stage with Jackie Venson and White Denim, as well as headlining KUTX’...
Dec 28, 2019•18 min
Copyslut released a brand new track Friday 12/6 called "The Offering". The song recreates a Broadway musical meets hard rock concert, creating a larger than life experience. It emulates the nonlinear journey of healing and transformation. I got the chance to talk with Copyslut about The Offering and new music. Copyslut is a queer band, spearheading the decriminilization of sex worker movement within the San Fransisco Bay Area. http://www.copyslutband.com This Oakland-based edgewalking foursome m...
Dec 13, 2019•19 min
Hailing from the landscapes of the Pocono Mountains, Retro/Electronic & Pop recording artist, Blaque Rose , began hitting the ground in the music realm many years ago throughout the NYC & Tri-State area music scenes. And since then, has manifested into a versatile, dynamic, and multifaceted artist with an insatiable drive and determination to make his way to the top. Blaque Rose is known for his innovative and multi-genre signature sound, combining elements of Electronic, Retro, Punk, an...
Nov 18, 2019•15 min
DJ 4Rain, has brought his innovative skill-set to studios with Meek Mill , Tory Lanez , and many more. His collaborations on Meek Mill ’s album “Dreams Worth More Than Money” helped bring the album to its #1 spot on the US Billboard charts , later receiving its Platinum status. Stephan’s Grammy-nomination stems from his involvement with Tory Lanez ’s single “LUV”, which also went on to reach #1 on the US Billboard charts as well as going Platinum . These successes lead him to signing with Sony M...
Nov 10, 2019•9 min
YONAS , one of the most exciting and decorated Hip Hop artists out now, is gearing up to release his next hit “Karate Kid” on November 8th.YONAS presents his listeners with an infectious delivery and impressive musicality which has undoubtedly served him well in today’s music industry. Having collaborated with some of the top names in music and acquiring 500 million + digital streams cross-platform places him at the top of the pack. Just getting off a nationwide tour with well-known rapper Futur...
Nov 05, 2019•11 min
I had the chance to speak with ballet dancer Kirsten Bloom Allen about an initiative called Bands and Ballet that intertwines ballet with rock music. Her goal is to enhance the visual experience of rock concerts, and she's performed with various bands including Jefferson Starship and The Wallflowers In this new video "Sound of Silence" Kirsten and Magnus perform a stunning piece to rock band Disturbed. The "Sound of Silence" performance was choreographed by Tigran Sargsyan, an award-winning chor...
Sep 29, 2019•10 min
Matthew Browning is an emerging alternative rock artist breaking through to the top. His most recent singles, “I Walked Over the Edge” and “Midnight Symphony,” are clear indicators of his talent and versatility. While “I Walked Over the Edge” is a softer, more mellow track that gives the feeling of walking in the woods on a fall day, “Midnight Symphony” has a hopeful, contagious energy, the kind of tune you’d want to listen to in the car with your windows down. Both singles are part of Matthew’s...
Sep 29, 2019•18 min
