Category: FEATURES

Feature stories and artist interviews

NEIL FINN NEW BAND OFFERS “FROM A FRIEND TO A FRIEND” MP3

Master of pop song craft and front man of Crowded House, Neil Finn, and his wife, Sharon Finn have formed a brand new band called Pajama Club (formerly Pajama Party).   The New Zealand-based group also include local indie musician Sean Donnelly (SJD), and in its touring incarnation, former Grates drummer Alana Skyring.   Pajama…

JULIE WEISS RELEASES NEW SINGLE “NEW”

After graduating from Monmouth University (West Long Branch, New Jersey) with a degree in Music Industry, Julie found herself working at various independent record labels in New York City and for producers/studios in both Northern New Jersey and Manhattan.  

STOLI OFFERS A NSFW INTERVIEW WITH OMINOS

Man it is getting hot out there. I do not know if it’s the weather or this interview I am about to post with a metal band out of San Francisco by the name of Ominos. These guys have created a band that I was impressed by how they have totally immersed themselves in what…

JUNIOR GIANT VIDEO FOR “HEYLA”

Indie rockers Junior Giant will release their studio album True North exclusively on iTunes in May. The album was self-produced with the help of local Salt Lake City engineer/producer Jason Perkins. True North is Junior Giant’s follow up to their debut album, Blue Boy, released in 2009.

SORRY BAMBA OFFERS NEW MP3 “SAYOUWE”

After many years of Sorry’s tracks appearing on several highly sought after and very hard to find compilations of African (and more specifically Malian) music, Alex Minoff and Ian Eagleson (both of Extra Golden) have worked closely with Sorry Bamba to compile and restore this collection of songs for official release.  

NEVER SHOUT NEVER RAISING MONEY FOR JOPLIN, MO / VIDEO

Christofer Drew and his band Never Shout Never call Joplin, Missouri home. The 20-year-old singer/songwriter grew up and currently resides in Joplin. While Drew and his family were not harmed by the devastating tornados last week, many of his friends and band members were greatly affected.

STOLI IS TOUCHED BY SILVINA’S HIT SINGLE “NO SE PORQUE”

Well I have finally decided to return back to work after an incredible Memorial Day weekend. Summer is officially here and my guest this week is just perfect to help kick off my favorite season of the year. It is my pleasure to introduce a female Latin singer/songwriter that is the whole package by the…

ABM RELEASES “DAT BODY GYAL” FEAT QWES KROSS

ABM is back at it with his biggest single to date. ABM & his Platinum Trini Entertainment have teamed up with Qwes Kross of 50/50 Konvict Muzik / Universal which is the famous label of Akon & Lady Gaga. ABM has released the single on I-Tunes for purchase and the video is on Youtube now…

THE STRENGTH AND HONESTY OF DANE ESTOK

Singer/songwriter Dan Estok took the sadness of a childhood surrounded by family drug addictions to build strength and faith in himself and his music.   He prides himself on the complexity and diversity of his music which he says is pop/rock with acoustic influence “that can make you dance like a little girl but can…

MARC BLACKWELL RELEASES “BRING ME TROUBLE” VIDEO

Marc Blackwell’s debut album, “Bring Me Trouble”, is indie rock with growl and attitude. You’ll hear blues, Latin, pop and alt-country influences. There’s some quirky, some dark, some catchy, some moody and some fun. It’s got bad places, complications and dancin’ with Satan; pretty girls, barefoot girls and girls who hate Marc; witches, vampires and…

BLUE SKIES FOR BLACK HEARTS OFFERS “MAJORING IN THE ARTS” MP3

Born as an outlet for producer turned songwriter/lead singer Pat Kearns, Blue Skies For Black Hearts is comprised of a group of crack Portland music veterans, including bassist Kelly Simmons (Man of the Year), guitarist Michael Lewis (Lael Alderman, The Very Foundation) and drummer Paul Noel (Durango Park).  

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FREEDOM OR DEATH NEW VIDEO “THIS CROWDED ROOM”

The name, Freedom Or Death is a direct nod to the band’s desire to remain creatively independent. The band, at its core, is the music-making duo of Fernandez and Sway. Fernandez, a classically trained pianist has also been a DJ for over a decade, while Sway has been a driving force as a vocalist and…

STOLI WANTS TO BE THE 10TH MEMBER OF 7TH KIND

I love all music but I especially love music that is fun, instrumental, and experimentative. My next guest on this week before Memorial Day weekend has exactly what I am looking for. 7th Kind is a nine piece band out of Chicago, IL and their new album ‘Sea Monster’ is over 50 minutes of a…

LALI PUNA DEBUT VIDEO “MOVE ON”

“Move On” is the second video that London based artist Yu Sato (Best Music Video at the British Animation Awards 2006 for ‘Swanmeat’ by Subtle) has directed for the group. Watch the first one “That Day” over at Vimeo.

THE YOUNG, BRIGHT, & GIFTED HAZEL JADE ROGERS

At a mere 15 years old, Hazel Jade Rogers is stirring up some serious interest in the music world.     Besides her mezzo soprano range voice she plays drums and guitar.   She already has composed some of her own music and co wrote some  with others.

DALLAS AUSTIN’S ROWDY ELECTRONICS AND BKE PRESENT THE BEAT THANG

“We wanted everyone to be able to produce music the same way we do,” says Dallas Austin of the idea behind the Beat Thang.   The Grammy-winning producer-songwriter-“keyboard fanatic” and owner of Atlanta-based Rowdy Electronics is introducing this groundbreaking mobile music-making machine through a joint venture with Nashville’s BKE (Beat Kangz Electronics.) The Beat Thang…

CARLY JAMISON RELEASES DEBUT ‘EVERYTHING HAPPENS FOR A REASON’ / MP3

Independent songwriter Carly Jamison releases self-penned debut album Everything Happens For A Reason featuring a stellar team of talent including two Grammy award winners, a Billboard chart topping guitarist, as well as established studio musicians. According to music blog Lucid Culture, it’s “a breath of fresh air – in a world of wussy waifs and…

ATLANTIC RECORDS PRESENTS LAZA MORGAN

In this Introduction of Laza Morgan, Laza speaks on his sound, touring in Northern California and performing his new music. Producer Julian Bunetta also gives his take on Laza’s style and authenticity of this music.  

HEATHER PIERSON SHINES ON ‘MAKE IT MINE’

In a career that has thus far spanned over three decades, pianist, vocalist, guitarist and singer/songwriter Heather Pierson has shared the stage with rock stars and folk legends; performed the classical masters in recital halls; toured the once-smoky New England bottle club circuit; produced 5 solo recordings and founded her own record label, Vessel Recordings.…

SUZIE BROWN RELEASES VIDEO FOR “HEARTSTRINGS”

While contemplating your goal of being a music star, it’s smart to have something to fall back on. For singer-songwriter Suzie Brown, that meant getting her MD at Harvard, a Master of Science in Translational Research from the University of Pennsylvania, then practicing cardiology. That’s right, Brown–whose first full-length, Heartstrings, drops May 24–is no slacker.…

LIVING THINGS RELEASE SHORT FILM “POLLEN PATH”

Los Angeles rock band Living Things have just released their short-film for their new song “Pollen Path,” directed by Floria Sigismonid (White Stripes, The Cure, Interpol). “Pollen Path” can be downloaded for free off the Living Things new mixtape Malocchio from their website, www.livingthingsband.com.

STOLI HEADS DOWN TO CAROLINA TO HEAR BRIAN WILLOUGHBY

According to some folks this Saturday will bring the end of the world (May 21). All I can say to that notion is that I hope that it is not. I have a show to go to Saturday night! Anyway, enough of that talk as we have a musician by the name Brian Willoughby to…

MARISSA NADLER DEBUTS NEW VIDEO

Boston dream-folk artist Marissa Nadler has debuted a new video for “Baby, I Will Leave You In The Morning,” the first single off her forthcoming self-titled album out June 14 on her own Box of Cedar Records.

DON’T BE A DODO…IT’S A TYPHOON!!!

In this edition of The Stereotype, you’re really getting two for one. These events were so close together, and at the same venue, I thought I’d combine them for a folk, rock, electric, acoustic, explosion. Really, there are no explosions. However, The Dodos and Typhoon, are the two bands featured here, and they are both…

DANIEL KNOX NEW VIDEO “EVRYMAN FOR HIMSELF”

Knox recorded Evryman for Himself at home in his Chicago bedroom. It is the second album in an envisioned trilogy, falling in between the self-released Disaster and the forthcoming, Chasescene. Some of the songs lure, some lilt and jeer, but all are stamped with his contagious melodies and preoccupation with styles of the 1920’s —…

TALIA COLES NEW VIDEO “NEVER SEE YOU AGAIN”

Talia Coles debuts her new, sultry music video for “Never See You Again” after residing on Billboard’s Top 25 Dance/Club Play for 9 straight weeks! The video is an expression of Talia’s relatable lyrics which articulate the notion of facing temptation while being in a monogamous relationship, “everything was picture perfect ’til you moved the…

VICTORIA MIERLAK’S MUSIC SPANS BOSTON, NEW YORK & BEYOND

My next guest not only connected with me thru her music but also the fact that she studied at Berklee in Boston and is from Long Island, NY. Allow me to introduce a musical breath of fresh air by the name of Victoria Mierlak. Victoria recently released her EP ‘From The Inside Out’ and its…

GUITAR AFICIONADO ROB CARLTON UNLEASHES ‘SEVEN THUNDERS’

The rock guitar virtuoso from East Stroudsburg, PA is back for more with his brand new album titled ‘Seven Thunders’!   With seven electrifying tracks, Rob gives you the best of both worlds which is rock and the art of guitar playing.   You’re getting nothing but the best of rock instrumentals by a man…