A Brilliant Lie discuss their new EP, the band’s growth over the years and what’s next

Orlando, FL alternative rock band A Brilliant Lie has been steadily making a name for themselves in the scene over the past several years with their impressive catalog of songs and powerful and energetic live shows.  Having formed in 2011, the band has grown a strong fanbase and has received Continue Reading

Beabadoobee releases video for “If You Want To”

Bea Kristi, who goes by the moniker Beabadoobee, has released her latest video for “If You Want To”.  Recently added to the Dirty Hit Record’s roster, the 18 year old artist is making music that goes beyond her young age.  Her influences include Elliot Smith, The Beatles, Simon and Garfunkel Continue Reading

BETWEEN FRIENDS release their debut playlist ‘we just need some time together’ and single “blushing!”

LA laptop dream pop band BETWEEN FRIENDS released their debut playlist we just need some time together, as well as the playlist’s final single “blushing!”, on March 5th.  Through the lens of their DIY art collective, BETWEEN FRIENDS aims to capture the beauty and madness of young adult life in the suburbs Continue Reading

Red Sun Rising – Goodbye June – Dirty Honey // Louisville, KY 3.21.19

Red Sun Rising with Goodbye June and Dirty Honey Headliners Music Hall Louisville, KY March 21st, 2019 Photos and words by Emily May Ohio alternative rock band Red Sun Rising, currently touring the country on The Peel Tour in support of their recently released Peel EP, made a stop in Louisville, Continue Reading

Joanne Shaw Taylor to release her new album ‘Reckless Heart’ on May 17th

British guitarist Joanne Shaw Taylor will be releasing her upcoming album Reckless Heart in the US on May 17th via Silvertone/Sony.  Illuminating all the corners of her firecracker personality, the forthcoming release was born out of a newfound openness and confidence that can only come with life experience. Both a make-up and Continue Reading

Preston Lovinggood releases his latest single “Moon Fever”

Birmingham, AL pop artist Preston Lovinggood recently released his latest single “Moon Fever”.  “Moon Fever is about wanting something that’s always out of reach. The insatiable desire for one another, for walking into the sunset with the girl of your dreams and waking up and realizing in fact that was Continue Reading

Haley Reinhart releases her new album ‘Lo-Fi Soul’

Los Angeles pop/jazz artist Haley Reinhart released her new album Lo-Fi Soul this week.  Co-produced by Reinhart, the album is heating up the radio and is in the top 6 on iTunes alternative album chart.   With tracks such as “Deep Water”, a track which showcases the album’s vintage vibe alongside her gritty, Continue Reading

Valentin Marx discuss their new single, combining their musical influences and what’s next

NY indie rock band Valentin Marx have been creating a buzz with their recent single “Made Up” and “Last Time”.  Formed in 2012 by frontman Andrew Kissell (lead vocals/guitar/piano), the formerly solo acoustic artist decided he wanted his songs to have the “Full band treatment”, thus recruiting other musicians to Continue Reading

Fuel On Fire discuss their latest single, growing up in the industry and what’s next for them

Nashville-based indie pop-rock band Fuel on Fire have been steadily growing their fanbase over the past few years.  Consisting of Edward, Joe, Ben and Kurt Doerfel, the brothers have been playing music their entire lives.  Born in Buffalo, NY, they performed with their parents and 6 other siblings in the Continue Reading

State Champs – The Dangerous Summer – Grayscale – Big Smile // Louisville, KY 3.16.19

State Champs with The Dangerous Summer, Grayscale and Big Smile Mercury Ballroom Louisville, KY March 16th, 2019 Photos and words by Emily May NY pop punk band State Champs, who is currently wrapping up their Living Proof Tour with Grayscale, Our Last Night and The Dangerous Summer, performed to a Continue Reading

8mm discuss their new EP, scoring and composing music for film and what’s next for them

Los Angeles based noir pop/trip rock band 8mm have amassed an ever-growing fanbase since forming in 2004.  Comprised of Grammy-nominated producer/mixer/multi-instrumentalist Sean Beavan (Nine Inch Nails/Marilyn Manson/No Doubt/A Perfect Circle) and his wife Juliette, they were one of the first bands to embrace DIY and strategic licensing and have become Continue Reading

Video premiere for Angela Saini’s single “My Once Upon A Time”

Canadian folk-pop artist Angela Saini is premiering the video for her new single “My Once Upon A Time” from her upcoming album Hope On The Stereo.  The second single from her upcoming album, “My Once Upon a Time” is wistful and upbeat, about reaching into the past to define the Continue Reading