Feature stories and artist interviews
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…
On the heels of HELENA’s highly receptive Spring release, “Levity” feat. Shawnee Taylor, dance music’s heroine returns with the festival ready “Raven,” out today on Ultra Music. “Raven” encompasses all the right elements of electro, from the killer big room drop to the rave like synths and sirens, combined with an euphoric breakdown and a…
Brixx officially began writing rhymes and working on his delivery in high school while juggling his school work at the same time. He went on to receive his college degree in Economics and Business from Central Connecticut State University and tested the waters down on Wall Street for a brief period before taking time off…
Hello there good people of the world. We are still all here and that is a good sign. So I will admit that I have always been a fan of the MTV VMAs. This year though I had no idea that they were on last Sunday. The only thing I knew was that a back-up…
Rock legend and animal activist Matt Sorum is keeping tabs on a moon bear he’s named Phoenix who has been treated by vets at a former Chinese bile farm. Phoenix has been rescued by animal welfare charity Animals Asia as part of the world’s biggest bear rescue as they transform a one-time bear farm in…
Chief Warrant Officer Paul Holton, author of “Collateral Kindness: The True Story of an Army Interrogator in Iraq,” penned an open letter to the Administration and American people about the situation in Iraq. “Dashed hopes of the Iraqi people: Why did we leave them so unsecured and unprotected? As disturbing news reports continue to flow…
For Today have released a new music video for the song “Molotov” The video was directed by Justyn Moro and is the third music video from their new studio album Fight The Silence (Out now via Razor & Tie) – iTunes Store and Amazon. The album was produced by Will Putney (Upon A Burning Body,…
Andrew Judah’s latest magnum opus, the ominously entitled baroque-infused indie-pop LP Monster is coming out in just a couple weeks on Septmber 30. To date, Andrew’s released two early tracks, “Morning Light” and “I Know You Know” as well as a music video for “I Know You Know” directed by Sam McLoughlin and filmed in…
Cobra Starship is back! The DCD2 Records/Fueled By Ramen band that brought you Top 5 hits like the multi-platinum tracks “You Make Me Feel” and “Good Girls Go Bad” has returned, teaming up with Wallpaper. and John Ryan to release the summer jam “Never Been In Love” featuring Icona Pop. “Never Been In Love” has…
Check out NYC-based pop crooner Rachel Lynn. Lynn just released her new single “Somehow, Some Way”. The track comes off her forthcoming sophomore EP To Street & Transfer, out this November. To Street & Transfer is the follow-up to Lynn’s 2012 debut, self-titled EP, of which Big Takeover raves, “And so, over five songs, we…
He has done it again, the award winning pop artist, Ronny Morris, has released his latest video, “I’ll Survive”. “I’ll Survive” is the third single to be released from Morris’s upcoming album, Sweet Silence. Morris’s music has been featured in award-winning films and major American TV shows such as One Tree Hill, Brothers Sisters and…
Australian label boss and Electro House Maestro Alex Preston has teamed up with fellow Aussie Zannon on their minimalist, Electro House banger ‘Gravity’, out now on Preston Recordings! Producer, DJ and Label Boss, Alex Preston is the man behind the growing house music juggernaut that is Preston Recordings. With support from the likes of Paul…
In conjunction with the release of her current single, “Cookies and Cream,” country recording artist Veronica Ballestrini has been named brand ambassador for Davy Crockett’s Cookies & Cream Whiskey. Based in Gatlinburg, Tenn., the distillery chose to partner with her as she continues her travels across the country visiting radio in support of her single.…
Here is a brand new exclusive World Premiere from Tyga called “Erryday” and the song is infectiously catchy. His highly anticipated new album, THE GOLD ALBUM: 18TH DYNASTY, drops on November 18th. Give this record a download right now. Tyga has been one of the most consistent artists musically always delivering hit after hit. DOWNLOAD…
Hello there good people of this music loving earth, pleasure to see you all again. Did you all know that the Islamic militant group ISIS bans all music amongst many other things. No wonder they are so angry and violent. I also want to say that I pray that Ferguson, MO can restore peace &…
Movies can be an excellent way to escape the everyday stressful life that you lead and immerse yourself in the lives of fictional characters spinning magic on the screen. Whether you are a Hollywood movie lover or swear by the vibrant and colourful Bollywood movie community, you will always find yourself laughing, smiling, raging and…
San Antonio’s Own Laura Marie Joins Al Farabi, Born Of Osiris, Hitarda, Melissa Ferrick, Pierre Bensusan, Sarkodie, Volodja Balzalorsky and Willie Nile Among The IMA Vox Pop Winners! The Independent Music Awards (The IMAs) today announced the results of The IMA 13 Vox Pop poll, the fan-determined component of the prestigious international program for independent…
Beautiful, emerging, singer-songwriter Tangina Stone has been chosen to perform for the grand reopening of AVEDA’s newly redesigned Columbus Circle location (10 Columbus Circle, 3rd Floor, New York, NY 10019) this Saturday, August 23. Tangina will perform music from her forthcoming debut, “The Fall,” scheduled for release in September. Equally talented as a vocalist and…
Midnight Cinema is proud to announce the upcoming release of their debut album, LIGHTNING IN A BOTTLE on August 26, 2014. The album is being heralded by a brand new video for their song, “Edge of the Earth,” which makes its debut today, August 15, 2014. “We wrote, recorded, and produced every note on the…
Celebrating two decades of defying genres and creating ceaselessly groundbreaking music, Tulsa-based Jacob Fred Jazz Odyssey is set to release Worker, their 26th album, on October 14 via Royal Potato Family. The 11-track effort marks the first studio recording from the current trio line-up featuring Brian Haas (keyboards, Moog bass), Chris Combs (guitar, lap steel),…
Three brothers from Houston are living the dream of writing and recording music together. They say everything is BIGGER in Texas and so Chase, Drew & Seth certainly hope to make a HUGE impact on the music scene. The name of their band is Carthy and their sound is very fresh & lively with Indie…
