The award-winning feature documentary, “Mind Over Matter,” with a New York premiere at the 10th Annual ReelAbilities Film Festival, March 10-14 during National Disability Awareness Month, tells the unbelievable story of Brandon Mendenhall who was born with cerebral palsy, a neurological condition that affects movement, coordination and balance. It’s an incurable disorder, and one that…
NPR’S Folk Alley premieres new Parsonsfield release- Out FRI. March 9 Despite ‘WE”s short length, the band touches on more than a few of life’s major themes: depression, love, loss, fear, living life to the fullest – the list goes on. From the opening “Light of the City,” which, for all that it’s a rich,…
There’s no coming-of-age experience quite like going to see your first live concert. To go from only hearing music on a CD player or iPod to both seeing it and hearing it be created right in front of you is an electrifying experience. The world seems to shift underneath your feet, and it may feel…
You’ve probably heard by now that vacations are good for you. (If you haven’t–they are! Vacations can improve your health, lower your stress, and lower your risk of heart issues. They can also improve your productivity at work and your quality of sleep.) While you might be totally on board with the “taking vacations” thing,…
In an ideal world, travel would be a blissful and carefree experience. We wouldn’t have to worry about being targeted by scammers because we look like an easy mark. We wouldn’t have to hold our bags and purses really close to our bodies to avoid losing them to a thief on a crowded city street.…
The Nine Beats Collective is a collaboration of musicians, singers, songwriters, poets, and activists who came together in order to create a refreshing look at the Beatitudes, a set of eight blessings recounted by Jesus in the book of Matthew. The album is called Nine Beats to the Bar, and it takes the blessings and…
Theresa Wayman, guitarist and vocalist of critically acclaimed rock quartet Warpaint, unveils her solo project TT with new song “Love Leaks” today. Listen to the track, produced by Wayman and her brother Ivan Wayman. LoveLaws, the debut album from TT, is set for release May 18 on Wayman’s own label LoveLeaks—pre-order it. Wayman has long…
The New Division is the alias of Los Angeles based electronic musician/producer John Glenn Kunkel. Being one of the most important acts in the new wave electro synth genre, The New Division has released three critically acclaimed albums and four EPs, as well as numerous remixes and productions. Kunkel has found success being featured in…
Meet Beatrice Deer, a songwriter who creates silvery, gossamer indie pop songs in three languages, English, French and Inuktitut (an Inuit language of northern Canada). Deer, a mother, television director, clothing-maker, mental health advocate and songwriter, is originally from one of Quebec’s most northernmost towns, a population in the mere hundreds. Now based in Montreal,…
Lil Texas Makes New Noise Debut With “Club Storm” DJ/producer Lil Texas has been active in the underground electronic music scene since 2012. He is best known for his involvement in M|O|D crew, which he co-founded alongside fellow artists C.Z., Arnold and REWROTE. Lil Texas’s music is influenced by and incorporates a wide variety of…
A wonderful and eye-catching stage can truly steal the show. If you own any type of music venue, then you know just how indispensable strong stage displays are. These options can help you put together a stage that’s distinctive, memorable and full of vibrant colors. A great stage will have your audiences coming back for…
Is there any new equipment on site? Would it be great if you visually checked it to minimize or reduce electrical risk? Also, try to find out if it’s ready to go. What’s more, Brisbane Test and Tag quick safety scans save you money and time. Admittedly, a good number of electrical equipment in a…
Lady Capri and Overdose have joined hands to create a whole new different form of the musical genre which promises to break all barriers of how music is composed and what audience is going to experience. The partnership which started in 2010 is going strong and delivering a series of hits. ESP Evolution proclaims to…
Ori Dagan is a world-class jazz singer-songwriter who wields mass critical acclaim for his work. His arrangements span from reimagined infectious pop classics to jazz originals that push the boundaries of sound, while still paying homage to the founders of the genre. His newest single, “Sting of the Cactus” is a scat-filled confessional about the…
On the track, eerie guitar tones do great to establish a captivating soundscape in the first minute, with a smooth and precise vocal delivery reminding of Aesop. The “two shots down” bridge journeys cohesively into a hook-y chorus. A brass-laden bridge emerges thereafter, adding some effectivelate-night vibes. Overall, this is a captivating effort that’s structurally…
Guided By Voices Share ‘Space Gun’ LP On COS Exclusively through Consequence Of Sound, Guided By Voices has shared its new LP ‘Space Gun’ which will be out March 23rd. Along with the album stream, COS had guitarist Doug Gillard do a track by track breakdown for the LP. The band also recently announced a…
First Aid Kit Says: “You are the Problem Here” is a song that was written out of pure frustration and anger. We, as women, felt really sick of being afraid all the time. We wanted to ask the perpetrators of rape crimes why they commit such horrendous acts. Instead of putting the blame and shame…
As an audiophile, you are always on the lookout for new gear to enhance your listening pleasure. One essential way to turn up the volume for your guests is to remove your headphones and plug into a speaker system. Whether you are planning a party with friends or you simply want to dial up the…
Today, Birds of Chicago announce May 4th as the release date for their upcoming album Love in Wartime on Signature Sounds, and share the first track “Roll Away”. Led by JT Nero and Allison Russell, Birds of Chicago are known for their seamless combination of rock n roll meets “near perfect Americana” (No Depression). Nero…
Will Fraker Shares “It Must Have Been Love” (Roxette Cover) Today, Brooklyn-based singer and songwriter Will Fraker premieres his cover of Swedish duo Roxette’s ballad “It Must Have Been Love” via PopMatters. The track release coincides with the launch of Headroom dB’s new cover series. “Headroom dB is doing something special by allowing a wide…
Christopher Ian Brooker, better known as Where Are We is a multi-instrumentalist, producer, and songwriter from Atlanta, GA. A Do-It-Yourself flag-holder, he has been producing and releasing music on his own for over a decade. His diverse skill set and accessible songwriting roots have led him down an unconventional path, but one that makes Where…
Singer/songwriter Jarel Portman is out with his album, Supersonic, a collection of timeless alternative rock songs that serve to remind you of songs from the 80’s and yet sound incredibly refreshing. A brilliant blend of the old and new, with a spectacular band backing Portman. The musicians who helped bring Supersonic to life include Scott…
Ranzel X Kendrick is out with the first of three albums in a collection of original songs called Texas Paintbrush. The second installment, Texas Sagebrush is currently in production, and the third, Texas Cactus, will come out later this year. Kendrick is an intriguing artist with a rich and dynamic sound, with a variety of…
Last Charge of the Light Horse is a piece with a gentle vibe and rock undertones; it has a colorful sound that is reflected in the cover art. The art on the cover is shaped like the visual representations of sound. They are shaped liked waves and scribbles of sound. It’s a great way to…
Keith Morris & the Crooked Numbers tap into a rollicking bluesy folk with the powerful “Psychopaths & Sycophants”. With a classic sound, the approach feels positively timeless. Impeccable storytelling drives the entire album forward, for the fragments from a life lived fully along with a desire for redemption. Reminiscent of Bob Dylan’s incredible early work,…
The Watchers, Premiere The New Video “Starfire” San Francisco doom rock band The Watchers will release its new album, Black Abyss, March 9 via Ripple Music (Mothership, Wo Fat, BANG). Recorded in California’s Sonic Room Studios (Forbidden, Zed) and mixed by the legendary Max Norman (Ozzy Osbourne, Y&T), the record features eight tracks of heavy…
Scandic Tribe’s “Revolution of Confusion” goes for a hard-hitting, heavy sound. With a timeless defiant attitude, the song deserves to be blasted at the highest possible volumes. Careening wildly the way everything comes together gives it a visceral impact. Vocals rest in the heart of it all, while they opt for a commanding presence. Lyrics…
Today, CIFIKA, Seoul’s underground electronic pop sensation, premieres “PIETA” the US lead single from her “PRISM” EP (March 8 via TCK) and launches the biggest US tour by any Korean artist, featuring more than 20 cities, including SXSW, Chicago, NY, LA, Nashville, and Boston. “PIETA“ follows the buzzworthy release of MOMOM her single and video…
Today, London-based rock band Wolf Alice release the music video for their track “Sadboy.” In the video, lead singer Ellie Rowsell delivers a strong performance in which we follow the journey of her character on what initially appears to be a night out with the band. As the evening progresses, cracks in her façade start…
We are so excited to kick off the week with an interview with Joe The Bluesman. This musician is blues songwriter based out of Las Vegas when he is not on the road in his RV. A bit older and a lot tamer, the wild-man of SoCal is now available for songwriting and performing, doing…
San Francisco Bay – Launching a very inspirational awards show in the San Francisco Bay area. The 2018 GRM AWARDS is a ceremony of passionate artists of all backgrounds engaged fans patron s and family founded in the San Francisco bay area by Devon Black. GRM Presents is known for their; ambition, artists and creative…
As the medium of technology evolves and innovates, entertainers, particularly musicians, have found unique ways to express and expand themselves creatively and engage dynamically with their audiences. Video games have become one of many notable ways in which musicians expand their brand. With the immense popularity of music-centred video games like Guitar Hero, musicians have…
Anthems For Autumn go for a passionate hard rock sound with “Feel Me”. Volume is an absolute must for there is a ferocious physicality to the entire piece. Layer upon layer of sound comes together in a most satisfying way. By far the true heart and soul rests with Brianna Rose’s vocals. Ranging from defiant…
Tired is sure to heal a lot of wounded hearts with soulful tunes of Chlo Subia. Listen and Enjoy! Every one of us feels vulnerable at some point in time in our lives. No matter who we are, what we do, or where we belong to – we still feel pain, sorrow and suffer from…
When you’re planning on going into real estate, then you may want to consider building your own property subdivision, where you can sell various blocks of land to make even more profit. But how does that process go, exactly? Read on as we show you a beginner’s guide on building a property subdivision! What Is…
Whether you need flowers for a wedding, business event or any other occasion, artificial flowers make the perfect choice. Thanks to advancements in technology, it is close to impossible to distinguish organic flowers from the artificial ones. These flowers are as realistic and beautiful as the real ones. Here are the top reasons why you…
Capital North Stream Debut EP Ahead of Release & Unveil Music Video for “Sea/Broken Vessel” Hard rock dynamic duo Capital North have been busy in preparation fortheir debut EP, Sea To Sky, available tomorrow, March 2nd, 2018. The band made their official debut earlier this year with the release of their music video for “Glass…
Indie singer-songwriter Merritt Gibson is set to release her debut album, Eyes On Us, on March 30, 2018. Recorded in July 2016 with Grammy Award-winning producer/engineer Mitch Dane at his Sputnik Sound studio in Nashville, the forthcoming album is full of songs that truly mean something, be it advice to other young women, reflections on…
The multi-instrumentalist Scandinavian mastermind behind sugar-sweet hits like “Reckless” and “Spell On You” is back. “On The Radio” chimes in with an impressively percussive, yet melodic guitar progression before being stormed by a low-end thump when the thick electronic bass kicks in. The verse hangs off a cliff with the line, “You have moved on…
About Joe – the latest EP by gifted Australian singer/songwriter and guitarist, Brendan McMahon, is another fine release in his growing catalog. The Melbourne artist teamed up again with a batch of Australia’s most brilliant musical “gods,” for this amazing collection of travel-driven songs that go all over the map like an exotic musical trip.…
