The thoughtful consideration and emotional investment heard throughout Sam Green’s songwriting is an increasing rarity. Even a cursory listen to the tracks included on his Spotify page reveals a writer and musical artist whose frame of reference is wide. It encompasses American and English folk music, classic country, and blues in various guises. The songs
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What is a habit you are learning to develop as you get further in your career? To talk to people I do not know. It was easier for me to stay quiet or surround myself with people I know. I am trying to focus on the opposite approach, not being afraid to reach out to
With a bit of stealth and a lot of raw charisma, Jay Bang lays down one verse after another in her new single “On Sight,” bringing us ever closer with every heavy breath she draws. Even with a strong linguist like Oz the Hitmaker in the studio, it’s clear from the jump who’s really in
When all is said and done, what will be said about you? This is a question that has long stuck in the minds of all human beings since the dawn of our existence — only in passing on will your story be fully told, and the core of this concept, unfortunately, revolves around you not
The launching of “Sue Wong Designer Estates” granted Hollywood and all of LA a joyous pageant of sparkle and glamour and an endless celebration of life. With more stars than in the sky, Ms. Wong single handedly not only re-opened the gateway to social events and celebrity extravaganzas, but ended the feeling of desperation, isolation
What do you feel like has been the most pivotal part of your year so far? The most pivotal part of my year has been to be able to stay at work as a supportive teacher, to have more freedom in creating my musical material, to cooperate with music professionals. What has been a big challenge so
The delicious unhinged quality of Brian Shapiro’s vocals is obvious less than a minute into the album All That We See. “Three Things” opens the collection with a loose, relaxed musical rave-up complete with kazoos. Yes, kazoos. It has a distinct low-fi punch, seemingly by design, but Shapiro’s near-ranting vocals occupy a central place in the
Manny Cabo and songwriter Bonnie Warren continue to make magic in their latest collaboration “Worst Bad Decision”, a country-rock pop offering. Featuring Cabo’s wide vocal range and sincere, sage advice, “Worst Bad Decision” is top-tier songwriting and a platinum-worthy performance. Cabo, years after his national stage, chair-turning appearance on The Voice, proves once again he’s more
It’s tough to think of a topic for hit songs more successful than that of the classic break-up anthem; maybe love songs, but the two go hand in hand and wholly rely on each other to maintain their cornered market, so the idea of one being more successful than the other is irrelevant. For every
Hi Aries! It is great to have you here! You just released your EP! Congratulations! What would you like our readers to know about it? Thank you so much!! I wrote all of these songs in 2020 during some challenging times. I was going through a growth journey and during the process I did a lot of
Robert Miller is truly a chameleon as highlighted on his newest album Miller Rocks. Blending a variety of influences from surf, prog, jazz, and world rock, Miller Rocks showcases some of the best work of the artist to date. Miller has been super busy working with a variety of band members and overseeing various projects
As if divinely sewn together, Asia Karin’s stirring lyrics join with the supple tonality of the guitar that backs her in the new single “One Day,” and by the time we reach the song’s first chorus, there’s no debating whether or not this young woman is in the right line of work. In “One Day,”
When is the last time a piece of music made you feel the sense of longing we oft feel at 3 am, after a long day. Maybe you miss someone you love deeply, or maybe you just want an escape? Music is after all next to film, one of the best ways to travel to
“A Wedding Song” is the latest single release from AV Super Sunshine, the pop-rock with dense acoustic work artist. While a lot of the artist’s previous work has eschewed closer to a kind of prog-rock, pseudo-psychedelia, and techno influence from things like Donavan to The Doors (but more uplifting), this song is a more stripped
What do you feel like has been the most pivotal part of your year so far? Working on my releases and working on new music! What has been a big challenge so far? Learning how to motivate myself. Where do you feel like your sound is going in your next release? BLUES BLUES BLUES! My
Melanie Rogers’ “Fever” is one of the year’s most evocative and emotionally provoking singles so far in 2021. It’s the most powerful artistic example yet of the full 180-degree turn Rogers has made from her years singing religious orientated or Contemporary Christian material. She has performed for thousands in such settings and her mainstream musical
(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.
Aura Stiers and Cyrus Rhodes’ Mermaid – A Dream Made Real is an unique combination of poetry and photography that explores themes of mythology, ecological awareness, and self-examination. It is an affirmative work, universally upbeat despite recognizing life’s obstacles, and ultimately triumphant. Those components are integral to the book’s success. Some readers may quickly sweep through the
Hailing from Jacksonville, the bluntly christened, Intelligent Diva, has released a new single, “Work It Out Now.” Like all of her previous work, the new single is brought to us by her personal record label, Intelligent Diva. Like a character from reality TV, Intelligent Diva has a loud enough personality to be well known, even
I stand alone by circumstance / I’ve got the fight, not afraid to take a chance” announces Linda Imperial in her new blues-rock single “My Heart Rocks,” the confidence in her vocal bleeding into the instrumental harmony growing in the backdrop. In “My Heart Rocks,” Imperial isn’t shying away from the swagger of her last
“Only Road I Know” and “Since We Left Our Dreams” are the two newest singles from superstar keyboard player and vocalist, Doug Kistner. Kistner who’s had a lengthy career working with names like John Waite, Blood Wear, and Tears, and the Trans Siberian Orchestra makes his first steps forward with his burgeoning solo career, all
What do you think of when you hear the words gospel music? I think there’s a common misconception depending on the person that it’s slow organ pieces with harmonious if not laborious chanting about whatever religious diety you may want to insert. We’ve come a long way since then and if anything gospel has sort
Leo Sawikin, the voice behind the critically-acclaimed indie rockers The Chordaes is back in the headlines this March as a solo act, and in his first two singles – “Take What You Want” and “Born Too Late” – he proves that he’s always been the heart and soul of the band he’s fronted. In “Take
Singer/Songwriter Vianchi has returned this year with his newest single “Overdose”. His first release since 2020s “Die Alone”. Here he trades the more somber pacing for something a little quicker and seemingly upbeat, but he still keeps the dark foreboding lyrics that made his debut so captivating. It’s got a little bit of everything for
What was a childhood dream of yours? One of them was to be a singer. Who do you turn to when you need someone most? Family of mine. What was the first song you remember playing on repeat that made you want to get into music? Playing a song on dulcimer, before starting primary school. Tell us
What was a childhood dream of yours? I wanted to be a teacher. I had an imaginary class that I would teach new things to all the time. Then I began putting on mini home concerts for my family using a hairbrush as a microphone and a couch as a stage. I guess I have
There is perhaps nothing more important in a hip-hop single than the definition created by the vocal and the beat; but, even with this being the conventional standard, it’s not quite the case in Rico Twang’s stimulating new single “Back Ends.” “Back Ends” is a song built around the relationship between a rapper and the
Noted American Songwriter and singer Emily Anderson continues to bring smiles to her listeners in the fantastic “Hugs”. The Fairbanks, Alaska-born songstress sounds quite a bit like her fellow Alaskan, Jewell, but differentiates herself with warmer harmonies and beautifully, dynamic music beds. “Hugs”, a follow-up to the American Songwriter and Songwriting University Song Contests, gets
Thank you for being my friend.” Singer/Legend Martha Wash fills those words with an honest sentiment that rings true to both her closest followers, but her hopeful new fans after the release of her album we’re looking at today Love & Conflict. With a voice as powerful as when she screamed the now iconic words
A brooding western-like guitar enters the sonic atmosphere. It feels far off, tucked away like a forgotten town. Soon enough a slick mesh of lethargic movements and softer blends rolls into the forefront. The opening of “Fading Memories”, Emily Daccarett’s the lead single from Daccarett’s album Yours Always, is seamless and bridges the listener into
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