We had the pleasure of interviewing Forest Blakk over Zoom video! Acclaimed singer/songwriter Forest Blakk has released his new EP Undone (Love & Loss), available now via Atlantic Records. The 7-track collection arrives alongside a music video companion for the title track, “Undone”. Previewed by the touching new track “You Were Mine,” the EP also …

We had the pleasure of interviewing Myrath over Zoom video! With its incredibly personal, epic and beautiful progressive metal with Middle Eastern influences, Myrath has surely established itself as one of the most fascinating bands in the current international metal scene. Formed in 2001 in Tunisia, they are the voices of the revolution and combin…

We had the pleasure of interviewing CLAY over Zoom video! Alt-pop artist CLAY (she/they) has released her new single and music video “Fade Away.” Written after a break-up, the restorative track speaks on trusting time to absorb the memories of a former lover, alleviating the emotional stress that comes with the process. Using nature as the antidote…

We had the pleasure of interviewing Lillian Hepler over Zoom video! Lillian Hepler tells the stories many of us are afraid of admitting. A dynamic and versatile pop artist, she weaves her own experiences into her songs, conveying the kaleidoscope of emotions she so deeply feels. In turn, her songs provide an insight into the openhearted and honest …

We had the pleasure of interviewing SIPPY over Zoom video! SIPPY, hailing from Sydney, has quickly become an unstoppable force in the bass music world, renowned for her powerful beats and undeniable stage presence. With a steadfast dedication to elevating the electronic scene, she's left a mark on Australia’s nightlife, headlining the nation's most…

We had the pleasure of interviewing Ferry Townes over Zoom video! Ferry Townes releases new single “T.G.F.K” (Thank God For Kyle) via Licorice Pizza Records. The track is Julia Gargano’s second release following “Be Here” under her new project Ferry Townes. An ode to her best friend, “T.G.F.K” includes a breathtaking chorus composed of isolated, la…

We had the pleasure of interviewing Judah & the Lion over Zoom video! “Floating in the Night,” the follow-up to “Great Decisions,” Nashville crossover folk heroes Judah & the Lion (Judah Akers and Brian Macdonald) double down on the post break-up anger – but stretch towards forgiveness. The soul-baring new single is from their forthcoming album, Th…

We had the pleasure of interviewing RAEGAN over Zoom video! New York-based, queer experimental alt-pop artist RAEGAN releases her highly-anticipated debut EP, FUCK RAEGAN. Her first full-length EP, the project debuts her as a rising, multi-faceted creative force to be reckoned with. At its core, FUCK RAEGAN is an unpredictable, theatrical, and inno…

We had the pleasure of interviewing Great Good Fine Ok over Zoom video! LA-via-Brooklyn synth-pop sensation Great Good Fine Ok has unveiled their latest musical endeavor, EXIST EP, via Nettwerk. The EP features the new single/music video “Led Me To You,” propelled by an infectious groove and soaring vocals. The EXIST EP features a collection of col…

We had the pleasure of interviewing MISSIO over Zoom video! Personally, MISSIO is the union of two longtime friends and creative kindred spirits. Musically, MISSIO is a living and breathing entity with a mind of its own. Communally, MISSIO is a movement of fans worldwide attached to the sentient artistry of those creators. The acclaimed Austin, TX …

We had the pleasure of interviewing The Glorious Sons over Zoom video! The Glorious Sons, renowned for their chart-topping hits and captivating live performances, are poised to make an impact on the musical landscape once again with the release of their new album, 'Glory'. With a distinct roots rock feel, the 10-track project is out now via Warner …

We had the pleasure of interviewing Bobbi Storm over Zoom video! Inspirational R&B and Hip-Hop artist Bobbi Storm is one of the industry's top artists to watch in 2024. Starting her music career as a corporate wedding singer, Bobbi is poised for a promising future, highlighted by her top charting debut single "We Can’t Forget Him" which hit 1 milli…

We had the pleasure of interviewing Gossip over Zoom video! Indie-pop rebels Gossip have made a triumphant return with their highly anticipated Album, Real Power, marking their first album in over a decade. Alongside the album comes focus track "Give It Up For Love," via Ultra Records/Sony Music Entertainment. The album marks a reunion with acclaim…

We had the pleasure of interviewing John Smith over Zoom video! Though he was dubbed the future of folk music by Pentangle’s John Renbourn, singer-songwriter John Smith’s unique synthesis of styles puts him halfway across the Atlantic. He once made an album driving round the Deep South, recording out of the boot of his car; but his new record The L…

We had the pleasure of interviewing SHAED over Zoom video! Genre-defying band SHAED announces their new album Spinning Out out June 7th via BMG. Pre-save the album HERE. The band also released their new single “Rocket in the Sky.” The album comprises eleven songs exploring themes of family, love, and growth. Over years of writing, recording, and pr…

We had the pleasure of interviewing Zach Hood. over Zoom video! Rising pop star, Zach Hood recently released his single, "how to change a tire”. This single is like no other for Zach, it shares a vulnerable side in his songwriting. He shares his story on “how to change a tire” that “When I was 8 years old my dad left. It was my first heartbreak. Wh…

We had the pleasure of interviewing L.A.B. over Zoom video! New Zealand reggae band L.A.B. recently released their brand new album, L.A.B VI. After a steady schedule of releasing their first five albums within a five year span, L.A.B VI arrives after an almost two year-long period of writing, recording, tweaking & finessing what is possibly their s…

We had the pleasure of interviewing Kill The Lights over Zoom video! Certain bonds cross any and all borders and boundaries. Kill The Lights harbor this kind of connection between them. Even though you’ve got Michael “Moose” Thomas [drums] and Jason “Jay” James [bass] in Bridgend, Wales, James Clark [vocals] in Minneapolis, MN, Jordan Whelan [guita…

We had the pleasure of interviewing Bokassa over Zoom video! Over ten songs and 30 minutes, Bokassa is as diverse as ever on their new full length “All Out of Dreams”. The power trio offers everything from riffy stoner metal in "Bradford Death Squadron", almost progressive skatepunk in "No More Good Days", 45 seconds of metallic hardcore in "Everyo…

We had the pleasure of interviewing Reconciler over Zoom video! Reconciler is a band from Atlanta, GA who first amplified in the summer of 2016. Harkening to a sound alternately Southeast and East Bay, they released their debut LP, Set Us Free, in February of 2019 to critical acclaim from punk and Americana outlets alike. The band spent 2019 playin…

We had the pleasure of interviewing Keith Wallen over Zoom video! BREAKING BENJAMIN guitarist KEITH WALLEN will drop his latest solo album Infinity Now on May 3 via Rise Records. Wallen has shared the video for "The Wolf”. " 'The Wolf' is a song and a concept that I felt a lot of us can identify with," Wallen says. "We've all known those people tha…

We had the pleasure of interviewing H3RIZON over Zoom video! With their dazzling harmonies and overwhelming chemistry, H3RIZON—Bernie, Gabby, and Tiara—are ready to inspire. The trio are the first Australian girl group, and the first Asian-Pacific girl group, to be signed to Epic via a joint venture with RZ3 Recordings. With the release of their fi…

We had the pleasure of interviewing Lucy Walsh over Zoom video! American singer-songwriter, actress, writer, and daughter of The Eagles's Joe Walsh, Lucy Walsh, is excited to release her most significant project to date, her book 'Remember Me As Human' which is a tribute to her family and a book of passion and love. It includes her Grandparents' WW…

We had the pleasure of interviewing Maya J over Zoom video! Maya J, the multi-talented artist, actor, songwriter, and musician, has released her latest single, "Chills." This melodic R&B-pop gem, enriched with jazz elements, showcases Maya J's unique songwriting prowess and smooth, sensual vocals. Written and co-produced by Maya J herself, "Chills"…

We had the pleasure of interviewing Dela Kay over Zoom video! Alt-Pop sensation Dela Kay recently released her latest single, "IDWTAY" (I don’t wanna think about you) – an anthem delving into the complexities of modern dating. The track explores the relatable concept of a "situationship," where one decides to move forward with a new connection, yet…

We had the pleasure of interviewing William Elliott Whitmore over Zoom video! William Elliott Whitmore is taking things into his own hands with Silently, The Mind Breaks, his first album released through his newly formed Whitmore Records. He had the following to say of his new venture: "I'm proud to be sharing this with the world through our litera…

We had the pleasure of interviewing Nelson Freitas over Zoom video! After teasing us with two sensational singles, the Cape Verdean icon Nelson Freitas has released his long-awaited seventh album Black Butterfly via AWAL. A revelatory new record featuring a star-studded line-up of producers and songwriters, Black Butterfly is a masterful fusion of …

We had the pleasure of interviewing Hunter Metts over Zoom video! Hunter recently released his new single, "Somehow You're Always There", via Position Music. It will be featured on his upcoming album, out this year. Hunter says on the track, "I was able to pour my heart into ‘Somehow You're Always There’, finding therapy in crafting a tribute to my…

We had the pleasure of interviewing Hungover over Zoom video! Orlando, FL-based pop-rock band Hungover has released eleven new tracks as the latest installment in their discography. Ahead of the album release, the band shared three singles - Out of Body, Reunion, and Shake It Off. "'When It Touches the Heart, Everything Resolves' evolves the pop-fo…

We had the pleasure of interviewing WHIPPED CREAM over Zoom video! Multi-genre producer WHIPPED CREAM joins forces with burgeoning rapper Fourfive on hip-hop infused trap single “Who’s Laughing Now” via Monstercat. Grasping the essence of WHIPPED CREAM is to understand the transformative power of music unbound by genre constraints. WHIPPED CREAM em…

We had the pleasure of interviewing Sinkane over Zoom video! Sinkane (aka Sudanese-American musician Ahmed Gallab) announces his upcoming album We Belong, out April 5. His first full-length release since Dépaysé in 2019, We Belong is Sinkane’s “love letter to Black music,” tak ing cues from gospel, Afrobeats, 70s funk, foundational soul of the rhyt…

We had the pleasure of interviewing Brooklyn Juliana over Zoom video! Canada-based singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist, Brooklyn Juliana, has released his first single of 2023 “Thinking About You,”. "Thinking About You" is a deeply personal and introspective song inspired by Brooklyn Juliana's own experiences, and the communication challe…

We had the pleasure of interviewing Matisyahu over Zoom video! The Grammy-nominated singer, songwriter, and alternative reggae rock musician Matisyahu recently release his new EP, Hold The Fire, via his own label Fallen Sparks Records. In his continued support of his Jewish roots, Matisyahu, who has never shied away from speaking his mind about cur…

We had the pleasure of interviewing Michael J Woodard over Zoom video! Pop R&B singer-songwriter Michael J Woodard rolls out his intoxicating new single "Ruined" and announces his debut EP, WMJ1. Out Jan 12 on Unsub Records. A gentle rumination on the emotional fallout that follows a breakup, Woodard's latest is a melodic earworm with nuance and in…

We had the pleasure of interviewing girli over Zoom video! Alt-pop rising star girli releases her empowering new single, "Be With Me," from her highly anticipated sophomore album 'Matriarchy,' set to drop on May 17th, 2024. “Be With Me” rebels against patriarchal standards, rejecting societal expectations for women and queer individuals, and stayin…

We had the pleasure of interviewing The Requiem over Zoom video! Darkly romantic Florida rock band THE REQUIEM — Damien [vocals], Felipe [lead guitar], and Salem [bass] — will release their debut album A Cure to Poison the World on February 16, 2024 via Fearless Records. The band sees their debut album as a catalyst with which to directly connect w…

We had the pleasure of interviewing Asinhell over Zoom video! For more than 20 years, vocalist/guitarist Michael Poulsen has been spearheading Danish rock and roll machine Volbeat, releasing eight full-lengths, selling millions of albums, and filling stadiums worldwide. Before fronting Volbeat, however, Poulsen formed death metal band Dominus, whic…

We had the pleasure of interviewing Kevin Quinn over Zoom video! Capitol CMG’s rising pop artist Kevin Quinn recently released his debut album Real Me. The captivating 7-track record introduces Kevin in his most authentic, real form as he opens up about his mental health journey for the first time. With Real Me, Kevin further establishes his knack …

We had the pleasure of interviewing Jagwar Twin over Zoom video! Deemed by many as the unofficial anthem of the " Wonka" soundtrack, Jagwar Twin has officially entered the new year with a lyric video for the massive hit, "Bad Feeling (Oompa Loompa) ". Weaving together candycoated harmonies and whimsical instrumentals, the track epitomizes Jagwar Tw…

We had the pleasure of interviewing DJ Flex over Zoom video! Taking it straight to the dancefloor from Newark NJ by way of Ghana, ‘Sexie’ is a tribute to DJ Flex’s influences, seamlessly combining the tough sweatbox bounce of Jersey Club with irresistibly tuneful Afropop. One of the hottest producer/artists on the scene today, DJ Flex has collabora…

We had the pleasure of interviewing Capsule over Zoom video! The band formed in 2005 in Miami, Florida with Eric Hernandez (drums, vocals) and Colin Smith (guitar, vocals). Performing as a three-piece with Shane Starak on bass, Capsule released a 7-song demo on Robotic Empire and toured extensively across the U.S., until 2007 when Ryan Haft replace…

We had the pleasure of interviewing Jonah Kagenr over Zoom video! Jonah Kagen recently released his sophomore EP, 'The Roads,' on Arista Records. The 6-track EP includes recent hit singles like “The Roads,” “Pollution,” “Made Up My Mind (ft. Lily Meola),” and “18,” as well as two brand new songs, “This Life Ain’t Easy” and “Save My Soul.” The EP’s …

We had the pleasure of interviewing Black Smoke Trigger over Zoom video! New Zealand rock juggernauts Black Smoke Trigger have unleashed their hard-hitting new single “The Way Down” today. The accompanying death-defying music video sees Black Smoke Trigger go to extreme lengths in pursuit of rock n roll glory. Filmed atop The Auckland Sky Tower, th…

We had the pleasure of interviewing maryjo over Zoom video! A 21-year-old singer/songwriter hailing from Cleveland, maryjo has the kind of unforgettable voice made for heart-melting piano ballads. But while her songs show a phenomenal vocal command—often drifting from full-throated belting to a gorgeously fragile delivery inflected with cracks—it t…

We had the pleasure of interviewing Silent Planet over Zoom video! Every once in a while, wildflowers will sprout en masse in the middle of the California desert. Known as a “SUPERBLOOM,”this phenomenon paints lush colors across a traditionally arid and barren landscape. The emergence and evolution of Silent Planet mirrors this phenomenon. Since 20…

We had the pleasure of interviewing GXTP over Zoom video! GXTP — comprised of multi-platinum and GRAMMY nominated producers Jason Paul and Sasha Sirota, along with Triple Sixx — who have released their debut album Smoke & Mirrors! The collection of catchy hooks and heavy beats was conceptualized during the pandemic and allows the group of creatives…

We had the pleasure of interviewing Mark Wilkinson over Zoom video! Australian troubadour Mark Wilkinson shares his nuanced and heartfelt new EP Golden Afternoons. Mark centers around the theme of duality and accepting your own weaknesses and strengths in life. Mark reminds himself to “Embrace the Ride,” to let go and feel alive in each moment. Pro…

We had the pleasure of interviewing Jeris Johnson over Zoom video! He was not born in a manger, but he is already changing the game. Jeris Johnson is first and foremost a true musician. He has been playing music wsince the age of two and was the drummer and singer in a metal band throughout high school. He has had a love of rock and metal as long a…

We had the pleasure of interviewing Jesse Boykins III over Zoom video! Alternative R&B artist / songwriter / producer Jesse Boykins III. On August 25th the Jamaican-American talent will announce his new album, New Growth, and unveil another single from the project. “Honestly I’m A Threat” is a hypnotic offering that showcases the best of Boykins. H…

We had the pleasure of interviewing Tyler Halverson over Zoom video! Born and raised in the tiny town of Canton, SD (pop. 3054), Tyler Halverson isn’t just any cowboy. He’s got the hat and the boots, but he also plays a mean guitar and writes an even meaner tune. He has no problem bouncing around the country chasing adventure (or a girl), and is te…