Words and Photos by Jess Williams The sun was just beginning to set in the sky as I pulled into King of Prussia Mall, just outside of Philadelphia, on Saturday evening. The excitement within me grew as I was directed through the parking lot to the scene of the main Continue Reading
Rarin releases new single “Big Spendin'”
Hot on the heels of his recent single “Toxic Ends,” the title track from his debut mixtape (out June 25), rising hip-hop artist Rarin is gearing up to release his new single “Big Spendin’”, an unflinching, trap continuation of Rarin’s aspirational, ambition-fueled singles that focus on self-growth and not letting other Continue Reading
Kore Rozzik premieres heartfelt ballad and music video for “Timelessness”
Kore Rozzik is back and ready to show fans a side of Kore they haven’t seen before with an American version of “Timelessness”. The NYC based band, that’s been known for their punch you in the face riffs and classic metal sounds, shows a sensitive side with this power ballad. Continue Reading
ALBUM REVIEW: Replica of a Strange Love, by Wristmeetrazor – It Can’t Make You Stay, But It Won’t Let You Leave
Wristmeetrazor. A name like that clearly illustrates what they are: A modern take on an early 2000s metalcore sound with an emo twist. If their name alone doesn’t draw you in, surely their team of powerhouses will. With Justin Fornof (ex-Molotov Solution) as the lead vocalist and bassist, Jonah Thorne Continue Reading
Michael Mayo discusses his debut solo album, coming out about his bisexuality, finding his sound as an artist and what’s next for him
There is empowerment in living authentically, a lesson that rising singer, songwriter, composer and multi-instrumentalist Michael Mayo has come to realize. Born in LA to a musical family, his mother Valerie Pinkston, now a back-up vocalist for Diana Ross, also sang with Beyonce, Luther Vandross, Ray Charles, Whitney Houston and Morrissey and his father, Continue Reading
Hardcore savants Sideshow Cinema announce new EP “Violent Ways”
Baltimore, MD hardcore band Sideshow Cinema, who I reviewed a while back during the cycle of their debut EP, is back with a vengeance, as they prepare to release their second collection of songs under the moniker of “Violent Ways”, out June 26th. Mixed and mastered by Jay Maas (of Continue Reading
Vancouver indie artist Victoria Groff releases new single “Hope, Wish, Pray”
Vancouver based indie artist Victoria Groff has been writing music for the past 10 years, an activity that she says has helped to keep her sane. Ready to start sharing her songs with the world, she released her debut single “Sun and Moon”, an ode to dealing with a difficult Continue Reading
Rarin releases new single “Toxic Ends”, the title track from his forthcoming mixtape out June 25th
Fast-rising hip hop artist Rarin has released his new, hard-hitting single “Toxic Ends” and has officially revealed the details for his debut mixtape, Toxic Ends, out June 25. The track imagines what life would be if we let go of the negative thoughts that hold us back and stop us Continue Reading
Wildly popular RuPauls Drag Race drive in drag show returns for nationwide Drive ‘N Drag Saves 2021 tour!
All photos by Marco Ovando I think we can all agree when I say that 2020 was the year that we all, collectively, wish went a lot different. Our entire world as we knew it was rocked to the core when the Coronavirus pandemic took over the globe. Unsure of Continue Reading
Review: Olivia Rodrigo’s SOUR debut is fierce, fun, and cuts like a knife
California native Olivia Rodrigo’s SOUR is the youth-filled, energetic, emotional bedroom album that every teenage girl at heart has been longing for forever, and it is truly spotless. The album starts off with a treat for anyone who ever wished Freaky Friday’s Pink Slip was real. “Brutal,” an upbeat track Continue Reading
ALBUM REVIEW: “Dear Lemon House…” by Kaonashi offers a bit of calmness… but mostly chaos
As a member of the Charlotte music community, there are a few underground bands from different parts of the country that garner praise when coming through the Carolinas. Whether it be the style of music, the friend connections between members, or just having an online reputation for being a fun Continue Reading
Norwegian singer Ina Wroldsen releases new single “Fires” from forthcoming EP ‘Matters Of The Mind’
Critically-acclaimed and award-winning artist and songwriter Ina Wroldsen is a straight-talking, uncensored, funny, honest and fiercely independent role model. On her new single “Fires“, the multi-platinum-selling artist tackles motherhood in that same emotionally-unfiltered manner and relates her feelings of it as a double-edged sword. “A child is this amazing gift, but they’re only Continue Reading