Tom Goss, an indie singer-songwriter based in California, is a prolific writer and performer who has been using his musical platform over the years to give a voice to the LGBT community. He won Best Gay Musician in DC from The Washington Blade, both in 2011 and 2012, and many of Continue Reading
Michelle Kash releases 3 dance video remixes for her cover of “Personal Jesus”
When Michelle Kash ponders the nature of her music, the New York-born and Los Angeles-based songstress does so by likening it to “a dimly lit room” and “torn lace.” Pinned down by her smoky soulful delivery and a personal style somewhere between Debbie Harry and Old Hollywood pinup, these visions Continue Reading
Lowen releases her new single and video for “Just Fucking Let Me Love You”
To understand the artist Lowen is to understand transformation – one that has been slow, beautiful, and a little bit rough around the edges, in more ways than one. Gaining notoriety touring throughout North America, Emily Kopp often felt hopeless and lost in the industry. After a brief hiatus filled Continue Reading
ALKE release new single “Gemini”
ALKE, who’s name literally translates to means “the personification of courage,” believe in themselves. The LA based synth-pop duo, comprised of singer-songwriter A.K Karrasch and singer-songwriter/producer Jameson Flood, met in Nashville in 2015 while working with a mutual musician friend and connected in the studio. The two performed some shows in Continue Reading
Michigan Rattlers release latest single “Desert Heat”
Lifelong friends and deep-north natives, Michigan Rattlers play heavy-hearted folk-rock with an aching dose of Midwestern nice. Graham Young (lead vocals/guitar), Adam Reed (vocals/upright bass), Christian Wilder (vocals/piano) and Tony Audia (drums) began writing music and performing together in their Northern Michigan high school. They regularly played every bar, cafe, and Continue Reading
PERIPHERY – PLINI – ARCH ECHO // PHOENIX, AZ // 2.3.20
Periphery with Plini and Arch Echo The Van Buren Phoenix, AZ 2.3.20 Last week on February 3rd, I got to witness Plini and Periphery put on some amazing performances at The Van Buren. Unfortunately I missed Arch Echo’s set before Plini but I heard nothing but great comments Continue Reading
Yoshi Flower releases new video for “7 Days”
LA artist Josh Smith, who goes by the name Yoshi Flower, exploded onto the scene in March of 2018 with his debut track “Movies”, having since released tracks “Just On Drugs”, “Woke” and “Brown Paper Bag”, to name a few. Originally from Detroit, Smith was a member of the “cosmic Continue Reading
POPPY – VOWWS // CHARLOTTE, NC // 02.10.2020
Poppy with Vowws The Underground Charlotte, NC February 10th, 2020 There was no shortage of punk rock vibes at The Underground on a Monday night. Fans sported their best mohawks, black eyeliner, and ripped clothing for Poppy’s Charlotte stop on the I Disagree Tour. I was truly transported to a Continue Reading
Green Day have fun on “Father of All”
In the last decade, punk rock legends Green Day have tried to reconstruct themselves through triple-part albums, side projects, monikers, and mining back into what got them here in the first place. This has led us to Father of All… The group’s 13th album was released on February 7th. The Continue Reading
KING PRINCESS // CHICAGO, IL // 1.5.20
King Princess with Kilo Kush and Irregular Girl The Riviera Theatre Chicago, Illinois 1.5.20 It’s all been fast moving for Mikaela Straus, better known as King Princess, since she dropped her debut single “1950” in the winter of 2018. Although being exposed to the music industry from an early Continue Reading
ALBUM REVIEW: Øzwald – Born in a State
Øzwald- Born in a State If you crave simple music that has been untainted by modern trends, Øzwald’s latest, Born in a State is for you. It is a follow up from the debut release, Sweet Delirium. To truly capture the essence of this LP, it would be best played in Continue Reading
British Lion – The Picturebooks – Wyld Ryde // Lexington, KY // 2.1.20
British Lion with The Picturebooks and Wyld Ryde Manchester Music Hall Lexington, KY February 1st, 2020 Many metal fans know of Steve Harris as the bass player for iconic metal band Iron Maiden, but his other band British Lion brought the rock to Lexington, KY recently on their first ever Continue Reading