Feature stories and artist interviews
This year’s World Cup created some new stars for the world of soccer to recognize. While most were already well known in their home countries, the global stage provided by the World Cup shed light on just how good these players are, and what they bring to the team. James Rodriguez The aggressive midfielder from…
Boston’s Will Dailey hit a career milestone with new album National Throat that debuted in the top 20 on the Billboard Heatseekers chart. National Throat, inspired by a souring relationship with Will’s former business partner, is Dailey’s first release in seven years without a major label and the first charting position of Will’s career. Dailey…
NETA is the new project from producer/guitarist Neta Weisman with his new album “Heroes In A Tale” due out in 2014. The album is preceded by the single “Silly Life” in September. Neta grew up playing with the likes of Rami Fortis and Berry Saharov touring Europe in the 80’s and early 90’s as well…
Jagged Jayne emerged in September last year as an energetic and oh so quirky six piece. They explore sounds from a haze of musical influences and develop an infectious vibe on stage. The group all met at Sydney’s Australian Institute of Music and are made up of ‘The Brads’ on drums and bass, Jake on…
Etana is happy to announce the release of her brand new album I Rise, available Oct 28, 2014 on VP Records. The beautifully-orchestrated set is helmed by the legendary Jamaican multi-instrumentalist and producer Clive Hunt, whose credits include Byron Lee & The Dragonaires, Chaka Khan, Stevie Wonder, Peter Tosh, Rolling Stones, The Wailers, Grace Jones,…
Music has been an integral part of society throughout time. Even Neanderthals are believed to have made music. Most folks recognize intuitively that music is important to them in specific and unique ways, but what is it about music that makes that so? Researchers are just beginning to answer that question, and are finding some…
There is nothing dapper about distressed jeans and a T-shirt. Nothing at all that says, ‘I am a professional and I can handle my business.’ So unless you have your own company, you cannot possibly hope to be taken seriously for a job when you still look like a teenager. Congratulations on graduating by the…
The Arthritis Foundation, New England Region has named Annierose youth honoree of the 2014 Boston Walk to Cure Arthritis. As youth honoree, Annierose will put a face to arthritis and share her story, helping the Boston Walk to Cure Arthritis reach its fundraising goal of $350,000. Lucy Beth Fraser, 13 years old of will join…
ROAM, Inc., creator of the next generation of earphones, releases Orange “ROAM with SU2C” Ropes in collaboration with Stand Up To Cancer. The Orange Ropes will debut exclusively in the digital lounge during the Stand Up To Cancer roadblock telecast on September 5 and will ship for the 2014 holiday season. The Limited Edition Orange…
Cloud Seeding continues its collaborative project with their sixth single, “Mirage,” featuring Alexa Wilding. Serra quickly gained an admiration for Alexa’s dark and visual music when he stumbled across videos for her songs “Black Diamond Day” and “Knife.” He contacted the singer and the two became fast friends over snacks in the West Village. “I…
The sounds of the holiday season will be sweeter this year with The Living Sisters’ new album Harmony Is Real: Songs for a Happy Holiday. The Living Sisters – Eleni Mandell, Becky Stark, Inara George and Alex Lilly – have created a musical present so jubilant that it could make even Scrooge break out the…
After a much-needed break from nearly a year and a half of constant touring, Roomrunner are extremely pleased to announce the follow up to their critically acclaimed Ideal Cities LP in the form of Separate, the long-awaited EP that will see release via Accidental Guest Recordings on October 21. Listen to “Chrono Trigger”, the first…
Tim Rhoades has been described by a critic as “eloquence bathed in enticing melody seeping from a sensual soul”, which is a poignant and accurate description of this indie alt-folk artist. Tim is a master storyteller. A charismatic native kiwi boy with clean good looks and a musical talent that’s been instilled by his passion…
Pop vocalist Darian Reneé has released a new single from her dynamic and astonishing sophomore release. “Partners In Crime,” which can be heard HERE, is the second track off the September 23rd EP entitled The Other Side Of Someday. Darian had this to say on the title of the release, “The title of the EP…
The MuseBox today announced the release of Stuck in a Dream, the debut full-length from Bike Thief. According to The Portland Mercury, the chamber pop created by Bike Thief on Stuck in a Dream is filled with “moments of remarkable, terrifying beauty.” More information on Stuck in a Dream and Bike Thief’s upcoming tour dates…
Hello there to all music fanatics all over the world, it is so good to see you all. Before we begin I have to applaud MTV Jams which I get on Comcast. They are not afraid to play indie videos from artists coming up and that is crucial. In other news, many industry folks have…
A truly groundbreaking musical force of nature, Angela Sheik’s enigmatic style presents a dynamic challenge for anyone trying to capture or pin her down with simple phrases or traditional categorizations. On her new album “Home Before Dark”, the soulful music innovator opens up a world of sonic, rhythmic and compositional possibilities that have driven her…
Noa May has a voice like Jekyll and Hyde. Her breezy lilt can be heard whispering on one side while the monster on the other passionately spits her poetry. May is a Human Rights Lawyer by trade, but more than that she is a traveler, an artist and a poet. Her new single “Play Me”,…
Nothing is more annoying (or jarring) than visiting a website and being blasted with music, right? It either causes users to back clicking away (especially if they’re getting caught passing time at work) or scramble to figure out the volume. It’s a guerilla warfare tactic of websites and it has thankfully been put to bed,…
Bingo and celebrities have always been synonymous. The fun and simple game doesn’t just attract the public, but a number of different celebrities too. Whether they are calling the lucky numbers or playing themselves, celebrities have often picked up their bingo dabbers and visited local bingo halls. As the game ages and changes, celebrity culture…
From the time you were young, drawing pictures and creating paintings were two hobbies you always enjoyed. All throughout your primary and secondary school years, you pursued classes in the field. Now, the time has come to decide upon a college major, and you want to know the benefits and consequences of obtaining a degree…
Buy a ticket in to any regular week-end, multi-band event at a music venue, and usually the line-up may be a mixed bag. A beginner band, a good band, a band you like, and a band no one likes. Sometimes there is a band you think will be good ~ someday. Sometimes there is a…
Dir en grey is perhaps the quintessential heavy metal act when it comes to Japan. Forming in 1997, members consist of vocalist, Kyo; lead guitarist, Kaoru; rhythm guitarist, Die; bassist, Toshiya; and drummer, Shinya. Having been together for 17 years, the band not only has a firm grip on how to play music, but the…
A renowned scientist who has been covered by CNN, MSNBC and the Smithsonian Magazine, frontwoman of alternative rock band Thousand Days, Pardis Sabeti, wrote “One Truth” after she learned her colleague Dr. Shiek Humarr Kahn contracted Ebola while treating 80 patients at one time. The track, which also features the voices of six amazing women…
Moses Gunn Collective is a 4-piece psych-rock band from Brisbane, Australia. Combining psychedelic dream pop with soulful crooning and howling riffs, the band creates music that feels classic and refreshing all at once. The sound comes from an eclectic mix of established musicians and draws from their individual projects (Orphans Orphans, The Belligerents, The Furrs,…
Sydney, Australia’s five-piece rock band The Preatures released EP Is This How You Feel? on Harvest Records in October 2013. The title song, “a mid-tempo, feel-good, groove-based confection that explodes into one of the year’s best choruses,” was named Best New Track by Pitchfork, and the band was declared a CMJ Artist To Watch by…
If you are headed into your final year of college, you’re nearing the end of a long journey. While it is tempting to slack off and do as little work as possible in your last year, don’t give into the temptation. Take a look at some tips on how to approach your senior year of…
Graham Nicholas has announced the release of his debut LP, Sometimes Chicken, Sometime Feathers on Tuesday, September 30th. He’ll also embark on an Eastern Canadian tour in support of the release. Dates are listed below. On the album, Nicholas has created an emotionally resonant world inhabited by troubled and love-hungry characters. Never alienated for their…
The MuseBox today announced the release of “Sunshine,” the new single from Australia’s Leanne Kingwell. Dubbed by the Australian music press “the queen of Aussie rock” after fronting legendary Australian rock band, The Angels, Kingwell has since received much critical acclaim for her solo records, Show Ya What and Choking on Halos. Produced by David…
If Stone Cold Steve Austin teamed up with Bo and Luke Duke and got into a heavy duty parking lot brawl on a Saturday night, you would have yourself the personification of six-piece outlaw metal band SCATTERED HAMLET. Known for their rowdy live shows featuring harmonicas, double and triple guitar attacks, and lots of whiskey,…
Photographs from the HookFest 2014, an outdoor music & beer festival on the lawn of the Red Hook Brewery in Portsmouth, NH, with Lettuce, The Nth Power, Bim Skala Bim, Michael Bernier & Freeevolt and the Spittin’ Vinnies. View: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.452373791571120.1073741877.125992310875938&type=1 All images © 2014 Alexandre da Veiga http://www.daveigaphoto.us
Music is a beautiful form of art that can allow you to express your feelings in a unique manner. Whether it’s through singing, piano, teaching music, or any type of music, getting a music degree can allow you to grow in your sound and develop your skills. A music degree is oftentimes looked down upon,…
Gifted Melbourne singer songwriter, Lauren Glezer has announced her new single, This Living (out September 12), lifted from her debut EP, Searching For Tall set for release on September 19. Glezer will be celebrating with an east coast tour kick starting in Canberra at The Co Op on September 10 and moving through to Melbourne…
While a marionette farmer plans for a nuclear fallout in ’60s black and white PSA footage, Philadelphia-based post punk band The Silence Kit blasts through the melodic rush of their 2 minute “You Think I’m Crazy Now?” from their new LP “Watershed.” Undercurrents of the Psychedelic Furs, Wedding Present, The Cure and Echo and the…
In light of the recent events and the constant police brutality, Undeniable releases a new video directed by The God Ali carrying a message: “Courtesy, professionalism, respect, serve and protect. Empty words when abuse of authority goes unchecked. It takes a certain kind of animal to put good people in cages. Revolution is UNDENIABLE.” http://youtu.be/8YUz9PM4JsQ
Being a star in the limelight places the importance of a physical appearance in a completely new category. Stars today are inspected and judged on the way they look and act. As celebrities age, many of them turn to plastic surgery. Some stars see the advantages of fixing cosmetic problems even before they get to…
Electro duo Chron is taking Miami bass to new levels, with scorching hard beats and live vocals by Christianna, while knob twiddler and producer JDub keeps the party rockin’. Miami has been known for years as the home of bass music and Chron has wisely chosen to ride that wave while firmly placing their own…
Skiing can be an exciting and fulfilling sport, whether you compete or take to the slopes over long weekends. In fact, alpine skiing accounts for about one third of the athletes on the snow slopes. But, like any other sport, skiing involves a high risk of injury. Many athletes injure these body parts while skiing.…
Bentcousin are twin’s Patrick and Amelia. Their new single is a paean to their home town Brighton. The song captures the energy and hustle-bustle of this popular British seaside town, and incorporates the twins dual love of pathos and fun. Patrick, the younger twin explains, “The song brings together our love of pop, surf, and…
The Brooklyn quintet formed out of a longtime friendship between bassist Jay Goodman, drummer Alex Beckmann, and lead singer/composer Grayson Sanders. They soon met guitarist Austin Mendenhall after his then recent move from the DC jazz scene, and finally invited their old friend, guitarist Calvin Pia, to complete the five-piece. From the band: “To give…
