Interview by Steffi Wegewitz Five For Fighting will be going on tour this fall with a string quartet. Writer Steffi Wegewitz talked to John Ondrasik of Five For Fighting about his tour and what concert goers can expect. “I can honestly say, I have not been as excited about seeing Continue Reading
Interviews
Homebound’s “More To Me Than Misery” review and Q&A with the band
Review and Interview by Jordan Ryan Burke Since 2015 Homebound have been finding the perfect sound to fit into the pop punk genre. With the release of multiple EPs giving us a taste of what they can do, they have been making a name for themselves. From their first release Continue Reading
June Divided discuss their debut label EP, changing their sound and what’s next for the band
Philadelphia indie-rock/electronic band June Divided have reinvented themselves on Body Talk, their upcoming debut label EP. Having signed with Revival Recordings in 2018, the band now has a good team of people supporting them in their musical endeavors. Counting Mutemath, Cold War Kids and Metric as influences, the band consists of Continue Reading
Lydia’s Matt Keller discusses the meaning of music, their seventh album and the future of the band
Interview by Katie Burns Hailing from Gilbert, Arizona, indie pop band Lydia have made quite a name for themselves since they first came into the music scene 15 years ago. The band has been able to tour with bands like The Dear Hunter, Lights and most recently, Moose Blood. Lydia Continue Reading
FITNESS discuss their new album, what excites them about the band and what’s next for them
FITNESS, the alternative electronic duo comprised of ex-AWOLNATION keyboardist Kenny Carkeet and Eve 6 vocalist Max Collins, is creating a buzz since their formation. The two met in 2012 while watching Public Enemy together at a radio festival that they were playing with their respective bands and decided to keep Continue Reading
Brigades discuss their new EP, starting over as a band and what’s next
South Carolina Pop-Punk band Brigades have returned with a renewed sense of energy, passion and maturity, having just released their latest EP True Blue, their first new music since 2015. The band consists of Darren Young (Vocals), Eric Morgan (Guitar), Dom Docar (Bass), Jacob Wright (Drums) and Ricky Canter (Guitar). Continue Reading
Houndmouth discuss their new album, their new sound and their upcoming album release show
New Albany, IN rock band Houndmouth, who recently signed with Reprise Records, will be releasing Golden Age, their first album for the label, on August 3rd. The band Consists of Matt Myers (guitar/vocals), Zak Appleby (bass/vocals) and Shane Cody (drums/vocals), with a touring band that consists of Drew Miller and Continue Reading
OCNS discuss their recent singles, their inspirations and what’s next
Raleigh, NC 6-piece indie-rock band OCNS is quickly making a name for themselves in their local and regional scene. Consisting of Isaac Buna (Keys), Drew Cooney (Guitar), Esdras Bouassa (Bass), David Pierce (Guitar), Grandy Zodulua (Drums) and Andrew Wackerhagen (Vocals), the band blends indie-pop sounds with electronic influences, creating a Continue Reading
Yungblud discusses his new album, empowering his fans and what’s next
Interview by Emily May Photos by Jess Williams Dominic Harrison is a star on the rise. Going by the stage name Yungblud, he began his musical career in London at the age of 16. His singles achieved popularity in 2017, with his style being described as “the spitfire suburban poetry Continue Reading
Real Friends discuss their new album, playing the final warped tour and what’s next
Chicago Emo/Pop-Punk band Real Friends have created a lot of buzz with their third LP, Composure, which was released on July 13th via Fearless Records. It is described as the band’s most musically adventurous album to date, combining it’s pop-punk sound with elements of alternative rock and pop-rock. Whereas Fasel Continue Reading
Small Talks discusses her online thrift store, writing poetry and her new single “Quiet Sounds”
Small Talks is having a busy year. South Carolina native Cayley Spivey started Small Talks in 2015 after writing a few acoustic songs in her bedroom, which then blossomed into an idea for a band. Spivey strives to connect with those around her through music and has made it her Continue Reading
Sarah Sharp discusses her solo career, her new EPs and her recent trip to Honduras
Award winning songwriter and jazz singer Sarah Sharp has steadily been forging a path and making a name for herself as a solo artist. She’s won numerous awards, has been featured on NPR’s “Song Travels With Michael Feinstein” and has had her songs featured in numerous ad campaigns and TV Continue Reading