Interview by Ally Arens Alternative rockers The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus are entering a new phase of their 20-plus year long career, having recently announced their signing to Better Noise Music with the release of new single “Home Improvement.” The song, a retooled demo from their Don’t You Fake It-era that Continue Reading
Interviews
Catching Up with Daisy Grenade at When We Were Young 2024
Interview by Ally Arens Pop-rock “bubble grunge” duo Daisy Grenade are in the middle of an absolute landmark year. In the first quarter, they brought their sassy, cheeky blend of edgy pop to audiences across the United States while opening a set of dates of Fall Out Boy’s “So Much Continue Reading
Nashville pop artist Sarah Reeves discusses her musical journey, her forthcoming LP, getting her fight back, and what’s next
Nashville-based pop artist Sarah Reeves believes in the healing power of music and aims to have her music connect with as many people as possible. Born and raised in Alabama to a musical family, she grew up spending a lot of time in studios and singing in church. Although she Continue Reading
Brendan Scholz discusses the new Mercy Music album, recording at The Blasting Room, and what’s next for the band
Las Vegas rock band Mercy Music released their 4th studio album What You Stand To Lose on June 30th via Double Helix Records. Produced by Bill Stevenson – known the world over for his work with Descendents, ALL, and Black Flag at The Blasting Room in Fort Collins, Colorado – and mixed by Jason Livermore(Descendents, Propagandhi, NOFX, Hot Water Music), What You Continue Reading
Ontario punk artist Jules Is Dead discusses their journey into music, their debut single, and what’s next
JULES IS DEAD has exploded onto the scene with their debut single “Red Is My Favorite Color”. The Ontario native has already amassed 300K followers and millions of views on TikTok and hopes to make their voice heard through their music. Being a non-binary artist of color, they are pushing Continue Reading
Forest Claudette on the world of meshing R&B with Indie, growing up Australian-American, and their latest track “Motor in the Sand”
“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
Devin Kennedy discusses his lifelong love of music, breaking the genre barrier, his forthcoming album, and what’s next
Devin Kennedy grew up surrounded by music. With his grandfather being a classically trained pianist and his father making music for commercials, Devin learned to play the drums, bass, and guitar before the age of 10. He learned to write and produce music that was influenced by his love of Continue Reading
Bluphoria discuss the origin of the band, signing with EDGEOUT Records, their forthcoming debut album, and what’s next
Nashville-based alternative rock band Bluphoria is taking the music world by storm with their psychdelic, blues, and southern rock tinged music informed by the members’ collective influences that range from Sam Cooke, Bob Marley, Led Zeppelin, Primus, Pink Floyd, KISS, Death, and 80’s punk. The band was founded by Reign Continue Reading
LA hip hop artist Wowashwow discusses empowering people with her music, being an activist in the cannabis industry, her forthcoming sophomore album, and what’s next
For LA hip hop artist Wowashwow (Ashley Greenwood), music has always been a part of her life. Growing up in South Jersey and Philadelphia, she started writing music at the age of 6 and had an early career as the lead guitarist and singer of punk rock band, Rise from Continue Reading
Pablo Alvarez discusses the forthcoming Good Bison EP, his evolution in sound as an artist, and what’s next
Alternative artist Pablo Alvarez has found his voice as an artist after years of experimenting with multiple genres. Born in Bogota, Colombia, he and his mother emigrated to the culturally diverse city of Miami, FL when he was a young child. Alvarez discovered hip hop, Star Wars, and skateboarding, cultivating Continue Reading
LA’s SØUNDHOOSE discuss coming together as a band, erasing the stigma surrounding mental health, their forthcoming album, and what’s next
LA-based alternative pop-punk inspired rock band SØUNDHOOSE is a band that stresses the importance of mental health, calling it their #1 priority. Comprised of Brandon Smith (lead singer/guitar), Jeremy Bauer (bass), and Paul Burns (drums), what you see is what you get with these guys. Genuine in their mission as Continue Reading
Gable Price discusses the musical journey of Gable Price and Friends, the band’s new album, and what’s next for them
Musician, songwriter, and producer Gable Price began his musical journey at the age of 6 when his father starting teaching him electric guitar and planted his roots firmly in worship music for the early years of his life. Gifted a Gibson Les Paul on his 13th birthday, he became his Continue Reading