Hailing from Long Beach, CA, Manuel the band creates their own unique mix of Jazz/Americana/Rock music using an unorthodox mix of instruments. Comprised of Manuel Grajeda (vocals/guitar/bass), Brandon Charles Worth (drums), George Madrid (pedal steel), Richard Fernandez (trombone/percussions), Matt Kalin (saxophone) and Kevin Nowacki (bass), the band has quickly become Continue Reading
Interviews
Rilan discusses how he developed his sound, his new song and video and what’s next
Rilan Roppolo, who goes by the moniker Rilan, is a singer, dancer and actor who is well-known for his role on the final season of the popular television show Glee. A self-described “proud outsider”, he grew up in New Orleans where he studied ballet and piano and acted in his Continue Reading
David Scotney discusses his Music For Good label, the new Janus single and what’s next
Musician David Scotney fronted the heavy rock group Janus, touring the country with a major label deal and a top 10 single, 2009’s “Eyesore” and toured with bands such as All That Remains, Breaking Benjamin and Sevendust. The band formed in 1998 in Chicago and released 5 studio albums, mixing Continue Reading
P-Nut of 311 discusses upcoming Texas shows, new album and creative processes
Interview by Ky Kasselman 311, a genre-defying band that has been together for nearly 30 years, is currently on the road co-headlining with Dirty Heads this summer. 311 will be coming to Texas at the beginning of August playing at White Oak Music Hall Outdoors in Houston, TX on the Continue Reading
SRY discusses his latest single, his fan contest and what’s next
Williamsport, PA artist SRY is a brand new artist that is bridging the gap between modern pop music and urban trap music. SRY is the moniker of Lee Fenstamaker who has done extensive touring in different metal and rock bands. He is releasing music within a genre that his fans have Continue Reading
Patrick Morris of Class Photo discusses starting his new band, moving to Norway and what’s next
Patrick Morris, formerly of the popular indie pop/electronic band STRFKR and disco-rock band STRENGTH, has recently embarked on a solo career that is already generating a buzz. With a mix of synth-pop, electro-funk and alternative rock, his music will no doubt catch the ears of STRFKR fans. Having left STRFKR Continue Reading
Defying Decay discuss their their new album, their current tour and what’s next
Thai metal band Defying Decay was formed in Bangkok, Thailand in 2010 and have been garnering plenty of praise for their heavy and melodic sound that includes ambient electronics and soaring melodies. Started by Jay Euarchukiati (guitar/clean vocals/synth) and Aston Cowie (scream vocals), the band started out covering songs Continue Reading
The End Of America discuss their latest single, their start as a band and what’s next
Philadelphia indie rock/folk The End Of America, which consists of James Downes, Trevor Leonard and and Brendon Thomas, met on the road as solo artists while singing harmonies on each other’s songs. With voices that naturally blended together, the trio decided to form TEOA and have been traveling the country, Continue Reading
Joanne Shaw Taylor discusses her new album, being discovered by Dave Stewart and what’s next
British blues rock guitarist Joanne Shaw Taylor has been referred to as “the new face of the blues” and it’s a well deserved accolade. Discovered by Dave Stewart of The Eurythmics at the age of 16, she was inspired in her early teens to play the blues after listening to Continue Reading
Sunflower Bean discuss their new EP, touring less this year and what’s next for the band
Photo Credit: Rebekah Campbell NYC indie-rock band Sunflower Bean have been creating a steady buzz since forming in 2013. Influenced by a wide range of bands such as Minor Threat, Beach Fossils, Metallica, Nirvana, the Foo Fighters, Led Zeppelin and Brian Wilson, they have been growing and evolving their sound Continue Reading
Frank Iero discusses his new album, his growth as an artist and what’s next
Frank Iero, well-known as the rhythm guitarist and back-up vocalist for My Chemical Romance, has had a successful solo career over the past several years. He started playing in local bands on the New Jersey punk scene when he was just 11 years old and served as the frontman for Continue Reading
ZFG discuss their latest single, their first tour as a band and what’s next
LA groove-rock band ZFG (Zero Fucks Given) is creating their own style of music that blends hook-filled melodies, funky guitar riffs and groovy rock beats. Consisting of Trev Lukather (guitar), Sam Porcaro (bass), Josh Devine (drums) and Jules Galli (vocals), the members were all close friends on other musical projects Continue Reading