19-year old alt-pop singer Rowan Drake grew up in Ithaca, NY with parents who surrounded him with a deep love for music and nature. Starting on his musical path at the age of 7, when a family friend gave him a few piano lessons, he then moved on to learning Continue Reading
Interviews
Alexander Simone discusses incorporating the legacy of Nina Simone into his music, his latest single and music video, his band WHODAT? Live Crew, and what’s next
For New Jersey musician Alexander Simone, his musical legacy runs deep. The grandson of legendary musician and civil rights activist Nina Simone, and the son of singer, producer, and actress Lisa Simone, Alexander always felt the pull towards music. He was raised in New Jersey by his paternal grandmother, a Continue Reading
Baltimore-based drummer, singer, & producer Josh Stokes talks about his Baltimore roots, his new music video, his latest album, and his upcoming tour
Josh Stokes, a Baltimore-based drummer, singer, & producer operating with every genre from Hip Hop to Funk to Rock, is a musical force to be reckoned with. His childhood was steeped in faith, family, and music/the arts, and his gifts were nurtured throughout his childhood. Growing up in the church, Continue Reading
LA-based singer-songwriter Chandler discusses growing up with a love for music, his love for food and travel, his new EP ‘Brent’, and what’s next for him
Born and raised in Alabama, LA-based singer songwriter Chandler always loved music, growing up listening to everything from classic rock to Linkin Park, My Chemical Romance, and Sia. Whether it was performing for his family and their friends or in plays and talent shows, he enjoyed the attention it brought Continue Reading
Andrea Magee discusses her Northern Ireland roots, building a music career in the US, her forthcoming album, and what’s next
Austin-based artist Andrea Magee is a Belfast girl at heart. Paying homage to her Northern Ireland roots on her recent single “Belfast Girl”, the song honors her heritage. Growing up in Belfast, Magee started in Irish dance at a very young age and learned and connected deeply with the power Continue Reading
Sandman Sleeps discuss the band’s origin, reconvening in 2019 with a renewed passion, their debut album, and what’s next for the band
Florida band Sandman Sleeps was originally formed by sisters Alex (bass) and Christina (vocals/guitar) Peck as teens, with their friend Gavin McAlexander on drums. Being young, they ended up moving around and focusing on other things for a while before moving back to Florida in 2018. It was at this Continue Reading
Fia Nyxx discusses her latest video for “AEIOU”, her new album ‘Red Umbrella’, out March 25th, her upcoming tour, and what’s next
A veteran of the industry, Denver based singer/songwriter/performer Fia Nyxx grew up dancing competitively and singing in her church choir. Born Rachel Applehans, her creativity was cultivated from an early age and she realized she loved the spotlight and performing for people, deciding as she got older that she wanted Continue Reading
Julian King discusses his journey into song and dance, learning from John Legend on The Voice, his new single and music video, and what’s next for him
Growing up in church, Philadelphia-based R&B singer-songwriter Julian King was surrounded by and cultivated a love for music from an early age. In the 8th grade, he realized he loved the stage more than anything and began to focus his energy on song and dance, going on to attend the Continue Reading
Haley Smalls discusses her musical journey, shaping her creative vision and process as an artist, her new single, her upcoming project, and what’s next
Toronto native Haley Smalls got her start in music at a young age after her parents, who recognized her talent, signed her up for singing lessons. She was vocally trained in classical music for 4 years and studied Speech Level Singing with Toronto vocal coach Falconer Abraham, all of which Continue Reading
William Ryan Key discusses making music and finding his sound as a solo artist, his new EP, and what’s next
Although he forged his music career in the popular alt-rock band Yellowcard, when the band broke up in 2017, Tennessee-based artist William Ryan Key launched his solo career. He released his first two EP’s, Thirteen and Virtue in 2018, and on February 11th of this year he released his third solo EP Everything Except Desire via Continue Reading
Los Angeles R&B artist Sha’Leah Nikole discusses her journey into music and theater, giving back to her community, her new music video for “Mahogany”, her upcoming sophomore EP, and what’s next for her
Los Angeles-based R&B artist Sha’Leah Nikole developed a passion for music and theater early in life while attending the Amazing Grace Conservatory, a theatrical training institute focused on providing inner city youth with training in both the performing and digital arts. After attending Alfred University in upstate New York for college, Continue Reading
London-based electronic pop-singer Sofi Vonn discusses growing up in the West Village in NYC, being mentored by renowned music producer Charlie Walk, attending college in London, her debut EP, and what’s next
London-based and New York-born electronic pop singer Sofi Vonn released her debut EP That Was A Close Call in December of 2021. Says Sofi about the EP, “I’m so excited to finally release my first EP. I was in the same headspace when writing all of these songs (other than Next To Me, which Continue Reading