UK based musician Philip Plested, who simply goes by Plested, is creating a buzz with his recently released debut album First and Foremost. Plested got his start in the UK band Chasing Grace before deciding to venture off into a solo career. Having discovered a love and a talent for Continue Reading
Interviews
Hands Like Houses discuss their new album, their upcoming South Africa shows and what’s next
Australian alternative rock band Hands Like Houses are considered one of Australia’s biggest rock exports. Having sold 100k+ record sales worldwide, the band, having been together for a decade now, have wowed crowds at home and abroad over the years. They have been receiving praise from critics and fans alike Continue Reading
Ronan Harris discusses the new VNV Nation album, making his first music video and what’s next
VNV Nation, the alternative electronic project led by Ronan Harris, is wowing crowds and critics alike with the latest album NOIRE. Born in Dublin, Ireland, Harris now lives in Hamburg, Germany where he has his own studio and releases albums via his own label, Anachron Sounds. Harris blends though provoking Continue Reading
Parks discuss personal struggles, growing their sound and what’s next
Musician Brian E. King has had a rough few years in dealing with his mom’s death, a changing band line-up, the end of a relationship, a cancer scare and a bike accident. Through it all, however, he had his music to get him through and never stopped writing and recording. Continue Reading
Alec Benjamin discusses his new mixtape, playing parking lot shows and what’s next for him
LA-based singer-songwriter Alec Benjamin has had an incredible journey of hard work and an unshakeable drive to get to where he is today. Originally from Phoenix, Arizona, Benjamin has been releasing a steady stream of music since his breakthrough hit “Paper Crown” in 2014. Along with Citizen Cope and Paul Continue Reading
Jamie N Commons discusses working with Alex Da Kid, his upcoming album and what’s next
English blues/rock musician Jamie N Commons was born in Bristol, England but moved with his family at 6 years of age to Chicago. His father had a love for American culture, a love and fascination he passed on to Commons through road trips they took throughout the South. It was Continue Reading
Hailey Knox, Your New Favorite Girl with a Guitar
Since Justin Bieber there have been pre-teens and teenagers trying to win the world over by uploading covers and original songs on YouTube. The production value of these videos can be anywhere between iPhone video of isolated vocals to full-on music videos. There’s plenty of young artist in the sea Continue Reading
Slothrust discuss their new album, their upcoming European tour and what’s next
LA alternative rock band Slothrust is receiving critical praise for their latest album, The Pact. The band, consisting of Leah Wellbaum (vocals/guitar), Kyle Bann (bass) and Will Gorin (drums), formed in Boston, MA in 2010. The trio met while attending Sarah Lawrence College and formed Slothrust, seeking a heavier sound then Continue Reading
Boys Of Fall discuss their new album, maturing as songwriters and what’s next
Detroit pop-punk band Boys Of Fall, consisting of Michael Martenson (vocals), Jake Cemer (vocals/guitar), Dan Quigley (guitar), Eli Sleeker (Bass) and Scott Solomon (Drums), is back and more determined then ever with the release on October 26th of their latest album Better Moments. Having gone through a lot as a Continue Reading
Ikebe Shakedown Talks Being Big Band and Doing Big Things
I was lounging around in the Austin City Limits press area with a bottle of kombucha waiting for an interview with Brooklyn based instrumental band Ikebe Shakedown suddenly I hear a familiar noise. It was Ikebe Shakedown performing their song track “Supermoon”. I peak over to see the band all Continue Reading
The Britanys discuss their new mixtape, their new sound and what’s next
Brooklyn indie rock band The Britanys have been wowing audiences and critics alike since the release of their debut EP It’s Alright in 2014. Comprised of Steele Kratt (drums), Lucas Long (vocals/guitar), Lucas Carpenter (Bass) and Jake Williams (guitar), the band burst onto the scene with a sound reminiscent Continue Reading
VÉRITÉ Talks ACL And How She’s Ready For Her Next Breakdown
I’m Kelsey Byrne, better known as her persona VÉRITÉ (stylist in all caps) isn’t just your typical D.I.Y music lady. A true independent artist that can only create out of self-motivation and the her true desire to become whatever she’ll become. After releasing her debut album Somewhere in Between Vèritè Continue Reading