Lord of the Files Music: Best Songs Inspired by Timeless Masterpiece
The Lord of the Flies by William Golding is a Literary Phenomenon. Millions of people all across the world have read it, and it has been a must reading in educational institutions for over fifty years. Furthermore, this book has been adapted into a movie twice, in 1963 and 1990. William’s work pervades today’s popular […]
CBD and Music – Can It Fuel An Artist’s Creativity?
Whether it’s for the antidepressant properties or vocal cords care, CBD is getting more and more popular. But how can it improve creativity?
LISTEN: Sam Saint Jones Delivers Garage Rock 101 Via “Little By Little”
Sam Saint Jones is the project of Sam Muir, a Sydney based artist who delves into all forms of music across several projects. Sam Saint Jones is his passion project, pouring his heart and soul into the music he creates and tells intimately of his deepest emotions. The soundscapes find themselves floating between shoegaze and folk-rock, creating a very […]
LISTEN: Soft Cheese Smoke Up Must Hear Genre Slice Up On ‘Raspberries’
Born out of a solo project, songwriter, Hugh Jepson started Soft Cheese to move in a new musical direction – a challenge to exercise more restraint and write more intentionally. The result is Jepson’s distilled pop sensibilities entwined with a melody focused garage rock approach that reaches fans of an array of genres. Check out […]
LISTEN: Wet Leather Break Out 80’s Toto Echoing Power Pop Rock ala “Temporary”
Wet Leather are stuck between stations. The odd-band out and the perpetual underdog, they’ve stayed around the New York scene long enough to see their favorite venues shuttered, to watch great bands form and break up. These were spaces where they managed to feel at home and never managed to blend in with the scenery, and they never […]
WATCH: Drive-By Truckers Share Video For Ramones’ Cover of “The KKK Took My Baby Away”
Drive–By Truckers are celebrating the physical release of their acclaimed second album of 2020, The New OK, by sharing the official music video for their fiery cover of The Ramones’ classic “The KKK Took My Baby Away,” featuring vocals by bassist Matt Patton. The New OK will be released on CD and limited red vinyl via ATO Records this […]
SONG PREMIERE: Bobcat Rob & The Nightly Howl Bring On Righteous Melodic Flow Via “Beauty In The World”
Bobcat Rob croons with a voice likened to honey drizzled over burning coals. His songs are as uplifting as they are haunting, drawing on visceral truths and common threads to weave captivating tales. From quiet to loud, reserved to explosive, each song carries its own weight and settles deep into the listener. ‘Engineer’, ‘Drainpipes’ and […]
SONG PREMIERE: The Boxcar Suite Cover the Gamut of Rock and Roll on “Lit Hunk”
Write-up by David Haynes Every city seems to have its own sound, influenced by its flora and fauna. For L.A., it’s the ocean breezes and Sunset Strip. For N.Y.C., it’s the crowded streets and the constant glow of a city that never sleeps. For Dayton, OH, it’s the converted warehouses and factories – which is […]
SONG PREMIERE: Terry Klein Shares World Of 1917 Meets 2020 Folk Original “The Last Great Christmas”
Austin, Texas-based singer-songwriter Terry Klein draws inspiration from musical heroes like Hank Williams, John Prine, and Lightnin Hopkins, but also from literature, film, and painting. His debut record, Great Northern, was produced by Walt Wilkins. Great Northern appeared on multiple 2017 Top Ten lists and garnered praise from Rodney Crowell and Mary Gauthier. Klein and Wilkins teamed up […]
LISTEN: We The Commas Deliver Soul Music Redesign On Courageous “THE RZN”
Southern California has long been known for its beach culture and zen lifestyle, and We the Commas is bringing a fresh perspective to its hometown mantra. The emerging San Diego-based band is comprised of three brothers: Lenny (the oldest who recently graduated college where he studied film), Jordy (the middle sibling and current psychology major […]