The true job of musicians, far beyond simply playing music to entertain, is to further reflect the sign of the times and rise to any and all historic occasions by offering either an escape or an answer within their art. With the unexpected rise of the viral pandemic early last year, most bands and artists
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There are plenty of pros and cons that came out of the immense amount of free time folks found themselves unexpectedly submerged in due to the global pandemic that began in 2020, and the positives for some came in the form of artistic expression. The Brian Shapiro Band was the outlet of one such positive
What kind of vibe are you having this year? Good vibe year! A creative one, staying open to what comes. Enjoying the process of creating new music. Any bold decisions career wise being made? As I am an architect as my main profession, a bold decision is to take my music career to the next
What do you hope to achieve with the music you create? I want people to be transformed by my music. I want to take them on a journey. My hope is that someone feels a connection, when they listen. How much time do you spend in your day on your music? I spend a majority
Talk to us about your new music! Thank you for having me! I just recently released a full length album “Carousel” that features 12 songs I wrote and recorded in Nashville at Pentavarit Studio with producers Bobby Holland & Brad Sample. It feels like the most authentic representation of my artistry I have ever made,
AV Super Sunshine truly lives up to their name with the release of their painfully sweet “A Wedding Song”. A song that acts as a way-back machine for the singer/songwriter that sees him transcribe his flowing nostalgia from his 2017 wedding to his partner Philomena into an incredibly sweet musical experience. Part of the ambitions
The Dream Logic is a genre-defying tour de force collective that belongs to the appropriately-named Chaos Music Company label, with controlled chaos being their chosen mode of communication through their music. The band zig-zags out of your grasp, slipping between fingers as soon as you think you have a true hold on them. Unable to
So excited we are getting to chat with you Mark! 2020 was a wild ride for most! Tell us what is something positive you gained from 2020? 2020 was THE most learning year so far! Right away, I had clients that wanted to record! There was absolutely no touring or stage performances, so the studio was everyone’s destination.
Fragility is the key ingredient in making the harmony we find in the new single “Stay” from Voyce Butler so sexy and appealing, even after repeat listens, but it’s not the lone reason you should be spinning this hot R&B track this spring. From the linguistic silk Butler sews together to form the verses in
Texas-based country superstar in the making Madelyn Victoria makes her 2021 return with the engaging and complex “Good at Goodbye”, her first single in over 3 years. Victoria has always had a strong love of music even at a young age, and she’s dabbled in a little bit of everything artistically from modelling to competitive
The Rochester, NY based Prog Rockers, Stavo, have released their full length follow up, to their debut EP, Everything In Between. Void Of Polarity XI:XI is fittingly, an 11 song concept album, that is surprisingly, quite relatable. The band considers themselves a fusion of Heavy Metal and Jazz influences, and cite acts such as NightWish,
(POULSBO, WA.) “MERMAID – A DREAM MADE REAL” is a 150 page picture book featuring professional Mermaid Aura Stiers “The Swashbuckling Mermaid” based out of Poulsbo, WA. THE SWASHBUCKLING MERMAID: Mermaid Aura is also nicknamed The Swashbuckling Mermaid as she is a SCA Rapier fighter who enjoys a good melee every now and then. THE
Begin Again is the newest album by religious Country music auteur Randy Seedorff. This is his first major EP release since 2017’s Elevate and his 2013 debut Rearview Mirror. Methodically taking his time to work on his music in between his time as a pastor and also working with his organization Soul Purpose which he
There’s a healthy mix of brutality and vulnerability in the newest album by Davy Williamson. With his release Down by the Fire, you can tell he’s had these emotions bottled within him for some time now, just itching to be utilized in an artistic fashion. After joining the group Emilio 5, he left and then
Jacksonville’s own, Intelligent Diva is back with her new single, “Work It Out Now.” The uninhibited and free spirited female juggernaut, has continued to construct her empire, piece by piece. Her plethora of talents and business acumen, combined with her drive and ambition, have kept her motivated and in the spotlight. She owns her own
With a glistening piano opening, Doug Kistner who’s had an electric career starts by singing “looking back on my life” and it’s hard to blame him why. The man’s been doing so much work for so many years, he’s no doubt had his fair share of ups and downs. He’s taking this all to the
God truly doesn’t want you to waste your talents he helped bestow upon you. Zack Landry, born in Vacherie, Louisiana had a gift for music, being able to duplicate what he heard on the keyboard and quickly taking up organ and piano not soon after. Over the many years, he’s refined his talents and following
Gary Pratt has the kind of origins you see reserved for a movie. Growing up in Slickville, Pennsylvania in a small coal-mining town, he was a frontman for many bands in Pittsburgh before switching lanes and turning to the Nashville Country music scene. The rest you could say is history. Two albums under his belt
What are you working on in 2021 that is exciting you? Hello hello and thanks for sharing the vibe! This year we’re working on a visual EP for our last EP Dunia, which is all about our relationship to nature verses our relationship to technology and how that affects children’s psyche and development…we’re also working
The latest album from guitarist/composer Ian Bouras, A Blind Painter’s Guide to Coloring Breath, is an attention-grabbing mix of instrumentals. It’s a completely DIY project, as are all recordings from Bouras, and he is presenting these songs in demo form. Despite the nature of such recordings, the eight tracks he slated for release here do not
Originally hailing from California, Dylan Blackthorn is an Austin, Texas transplant. He’s worked with national touring acts such as The 999 EYES Freakshow & Surreal Sideshow and, alongside his current solo career, plays with steampunk/goblincore mainstays THAT Damned Band and the Mazel Tov Kocktail Hour, among others. He keeps busy. His devotion to a wide
In her third single, “How I Feel,” indie pop up and comer Leni Black gets a little more forceful with her lead vocal, and to me comes into her own in a fashion we just didn’t experience in her last two singles. Don’t get me wrong – “Barcelona Butterflies” and “Marigold” were real stunners from
Vianchi doesn’t care what you think. For a semi-electronic indie-pop act (what a mouthful), once you go to his Spotify, one of the first things you’ll spot is his devil may care image, a laid-back posture, middle fingers held high. Painted nails, a gothic presence that carries some seriously dark overtones, there’s something instantly attracting
The new album Love & Conflict from gospel and R&B legend, Martha Wash, is everything and more. Two-time Grammy nominee Wash’s elegance and commanding presence dances between genres in this eight-song collection from her own label, Purple Rose Records. In full control of her music, career and her legacy, Wash’s newest album is a masterclass
Conceptz is a brother duo that was formed in 2012 in Orange County, NY. Since that time, they have somewhat bulldozed their way forward, with accolades that most artists can only dream about. Their first show took place at the BET Awards, After Party, which was sure to be attended by some massive names, upon
Avni Vir Vineet is a couple of twins and their father, out of India. Their current single, “Can I Go Now” is their third release, after two previous efforts that performed well on the European Indie Charts. The twins are fraternal, and at 14 years old, they bring a youthful perspective into their music, that
Kiron Rasheed has released his follow up to October’s “Ba Lee Dat,” entitled, “Ask About Me.” Rasheed is touted as being a Musician, Emcee, Producer, Singer/Songwriter, Entrepreneur, and Philanthropist. That’s quite the resume, and with so many hats, it might seem like he’s covering his face. In Kiron’s case, though, he is the real deal.
Hi Aliza! Thanks for being here today! Of course! Thanks so much for having me. Is it harder to write or produce a song? For me, production is definitely harder. It takes more time than the writing process because there are so many aspects to consider, like finding the right musicians, instrumentation, and arrangement. Writing,
Hip-hop has evolved a lot since its earliest transmissions, but in the past ten years, it’s come into a new creative era that no one could have seen coming. At the forefront of this new chapter in the history books we find a generation of indie players that aren’t particularly interested in what the status
Give us your top 3 songs you’re listening to right now for some music inspiration? The music I listen to is often different from the songs I write, but I’ve been obsessed with a band from the UK called IDLES for the last year or so. Their new album is great, but I like
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