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
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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
Nashville’s Josie Dunne talks growing up around music, debut EP and more
Nashville musician Josie Dunne is a star on the rise. Having begun performing at the age of 13, the now 21 year old is paving her own way through the music industry. With her fusion of Motown, soul and modern pop music, Dunne is creating a sound all her own. Continue Reading
Album Review: Casey “Where I Go When I Am Sleeping”
Words by Nina Tadic Where I Go When I Am Sleeping, Casey’s highly anticipated sophomore record, has been released for less than a day, and in that time has made waves. On the band’s 2016 release, Love Is Not Enough, the band did an good job of establishing their style, both sonically and Continue Reading
A Day To Remember – Papa Roach – Falling In Reverse – The Devil Wears Prada // New York, NY 3.12.18
A Day To Remember with Papa Roach, Falling In Reverse and The Devil Wears Prada Hammerstein Ballroom March 12th, 2018 New York, NY Words and Photo by Jess Williams It had been a while since the last time us New Yorkers got to see metalcore veterans A Day To Remember Continue Reading
Interview with Floods
Words and Cover Photo by Emily May New to the electronic/indie-pop music scene is Louisville, Kentucky based band FLOODS is taking the industry by storm. Formerly known as Mirror Eyes, the band has a new name, new sound and are ready for their new. Comprised of Emily Prather, Sam Stamper and Jake Continue Reading
Silverstein – Tonight Alive – Broadside – Picturesque // New York, NY 2.28.2018
Silverstein and Tonight Alive with Broadside and Picturesque Irving Plaza New York, NY February 28th, 2018 Words and Photos by Jess Williams There’s something about pop punk shows that I just never get tired of. Whether it’s the high energy and emotional performances from the band or the mosh pits Continue Reading
Sleigh Bells – Sunflower Bean // Brooklyn, NY 2.13.18
Sleigh Bells with Sunflower Bean Brooklyn Steel Brooklyn, NY February 13th, 2018 Words and Photos by Jess Williams There are very few bands, at least for me, that I listed to and become physically incapable of not dancing to their songs. Sleigh Bells is one of those bands. The band, Continue Reading