Photograph by Tessa Paisan Interview by Jess Williams Born and raised in Naples, FL, Tessa Paisan always had an interest in the electronic dance music (EDM) scene. She also knew she had a passion for both music and photography, but it wasn’t until she was in high school that she realized Continue Reading
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Family Of The Year talk about their latest album, their DIY spirit and New Jersey producer Gazzo’s remix of Hold Me Down
LA-based indie rock band Family of the Year have come a long way since releasing their debut EP in 2009. Consisting of brothers Sebastian (drums/vocals) and Joseph (vocals/guitar) Keefe, James Buckey (guitar/vocals) and Christina Schroeter (keyboard/vocals), the band created an early buzz, having been chosen by Ben Folds and Keith Continue Reading
The Rassle discuss their latest single “Roll On”, their DIY approach to the band and their Spotify Summer playlists
NYC-based indie-electronic/rock band The Rassle has been creating a buzz with their super catchy and feel good pop. The band is made up of brothers Blair and Reed Van Nort, who draw influences from bands such as Kasabian and Arcade Fire, as well as ’50s Rockabilly, punk rock, music from Continue Reading
Mainland discusses their recently released EP, Villians, their video for “I Found God” and their first headlining tour
New York City post-punk/pop band Mainland, fresh off of tour supporting The Mowgli’s, is currently on their first headlining tour, having recently released their latest EP entitled Villians. Comprised of Jordan Topf (vocals, guitar), Corey Mullee (guitar, keyboard) and Alex Pitta (bass), the members all came to NYC from California Continue Reading
Pollens discusses their latest EP, how the two met and the transition from a multi-member band to a duo
Pollens, an indie pop band originally based in Seattle, now calls New York home. With a sound that’s been described as a mix of trance, African rhythms, choral composition and alternative indie rock, the band has a unique sound that is constantly evolving and have been compared to Brooklyn band Continue Reading
Josie Dunne discusses her upcoming debut EP, seeing her latest video play in Times Square and her favorite podcasts
Nashville artist Josie Dunne was always destined for a career in music, having grown up in a creative and art-loving household. Although she grew up in the suburbs of Chicago, she has since moved to Nashville to focus on her music. Knowing from a young age that she wanted to Continue Reading
HARE discusses changing their band name, recording their debut EP and their upcoming EP release party
New York indie-pop band HARE are ready for a fresh start to their musical career. Formerly called Seb Isaac Band, singer/guitarist Sebastien Isaac, guitarist James Licata, bassist Graham Orbe, Keyboardist Jon Caplan and drummer Michael Santa Cruz decided to change the band name to HARE and released their first single Continue Reading
An interview with Matthew De Ver
Growing up with the iconic poet, author and singer-songwriter Shel Silverstein as a father, musician and producer Matthew De Ver is forging his own path in the music industry. Having lost his father at the age of 15 and witnessing his mother’s struggle with (and eventual recovery from) alcoholism, De Continue Reading
Album Review: Biffy Clyro “MTV Unplugged: Live At The Roundhouse”
Review by Jess Williams Scottish superstar trio, Biffy Clyro, have created a name for themselves across Europe and North America for their electrifying live performances — I would know because I go to every show I can when they’re in town. Many bands that give such mesmerizing live performances can Continue Reading
The Great Heights Band discuss their sophomore album, touring the West Coast and music videos
Baltimore indie rock band The Great Heights Band are wowing critics with their sophomore album rad-pop., which was released on April 20th. Formed in the spring of 2014 by singer/guitarist Neal Karkhanis and drummer Paul Martinez, TGHB quickly made a name for themselves in the Baltimore music scene, opening for bands such as Continue Reading
Houndmouth release lyric video for “This Party”, catch them on tour now!
New Albany, IN based rock band Houndmouth recently released their debut Reprise Records single “This Party”, which will be on their forthcoming album with the label. With a high-energy and upbeat, melodic sound, guitarist/vocalist Matt Myers describes the song as “a party song about not wanting to be at a Continue Reading
Matt and Kim – Cruisr – TWINKIDS // Sayerville, NJ 3.23.18
Matt and Kim with CRUISR and TWINKIDS March 23rd, 2018 Starland Ballroom Sayerville, New Jersey Words and Photos by Jess Williams After being forced into a year long hiatus after an on-stage injury in Mexico, indie-pop duo Matt and Kim returned to the stage on Friday night with a fire burning inside. Continue Reading