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Forest Claudette on the world of meshing R&B with Indie, growing up Australian-American, and their latest track “Motor in the Sand”

Posted on by Tiffani Arnold

“None of this is real to me…This is just a hologram…Only getting 3D…I can’t really feel a thing…” No, that’s not lines from your notes app. That’s the pen of Forest Claudette, budding R&B star hailing from Melbourne. They’re a talent on the rise who’s already stepping into their lane Continue Reading

Album Review: “Pollen” by Tennis is full of unbridled love songs, otherworldly romance and poetic lyricism 

Posted on by Tiffani Arnold

The album comes after the just pre-pandemic release of their fifth album, Swimmer. Now, their sixth album, Pollen, comes at the close of three torrential years of pandemic life. But what better way to start and end a pandemic than with new Tennis. The husband-and-wife duo, Alaina Moore and Patrick Continue Reading

ALBUM REVIEW: Agar Agar’s latest release “Player Non Player” is a fever dream’s theme

Posted on by Tiffani Arnold

But that was to be expected. The Parisian electro-pop duo doesn’t shy away from discordant lyricism and synthesizers, it’s what they do. Player Non Player is another chapter in the ever-evolving sound of Agar Agar.  Surprisingly, it’s been 4 years since the duo released their debut album, The Dog and Continue Reading

People of Riot Fest 2022

Posted on by Nina Tadic

Every year, one of the highlights of Riot Fest is not only the artists, but the people. This year’s Riot Fest was no different. We saw a hell of a turnout, with fans of all ages dressed to the nines and ready to party. We even got a visit from Continue Reading

Pop-punk artist Northern Weather announce anthemic new single “North River Road”

Posted on by Jake Woodard

Akron, Ohio pop-punk artist Northern Weather has announced the release date for their anthemic new single “North River Road”, out on streaming services December 17th, 2021 through independent label Carved from Stone Records. Their previous single “Neal Says He’s a Viking”, the band’s label debut, features elements of visceral vulnerability Continue Reading

Kevin Costner & Modern West // Columbus, OH // 10.28.2021

Posted on by Steffi Wegewitz

Kevin Costner & Modern West Wexner Center Mershon Auditorium Columbus, OH October 28, 2021   Most of you only know Kevin Costner as an actor, but he is also a very talented musician who sporadically plays concerts with his band “Kevin Costner & Modern West”. His band consists of an Continue Reading

People of Riot Fest

Posted on by Nina Tadic

Something everyone always takes note of at music festivals is obviously none other than the people who attend the fest. Riot Fest is no different, and this year, we went out of our way to do a little people-watching. These are the People of Riot Fest, 2021.

Riot Fest Rewind: Day by Day Recap + Photo Highlights

Posted on by Nina Tadic

Thursday Night Preview Party As Riot Fest’s Twitter-er said yesterday…  Remember when I used to joke about “Day 4” of Riot Fest hahaha so funny like some kind of fucking idiot and then Riot Mike decides Riot Fest should be 4 days this year? LOL can’t wait for Day 5 Continue Reading

Taylor Swift’s “evermore” feels effortlessly refined, showcases growth as an artist

Posted on by Nina Tadic

For most artists, releasing new music during a pandemic would be next to impossible, and terribly daunting. For Taylor Swift, it appears a breeze, as she has now released not one, but two quarantine albums this year.  Swift’s ninth album, evermore, was announced in the early hours of Thursday, December Continue Reading

Ike Kawaguchi premieres new single “Kid From Hollywood”

Posted on by Stitched Sound

Authenticity and soul sit at the very center of Los Angeles based solo artist Ike Kawaguchi’s music. Sharing his personal stories across his powerful and vivacious productions, Ike delivers his latest single “Kid from Hollywood.”  Based on his real life experiences, “Kid from Hollywood” provides listeners an intimate look at Continue Reading