L.S. Dunes – Past Lives
L.S. Dunes have carved out their place in hard rock with their emotional debut, Past Lives. The band leans on past influences to create a new, exciting, energetic punk world.
Tyler Small of Saving Vice on their new single ‘Phantom Pain,’ coping with the absence of live music, and what comes next
The band is ready to show their full range.
Hyro the Hero on his new mixtape Kids Against The Monsters, the staying power of genre-bending rock-rap, and how his Trinidadian heritage makes its way into his music
Houston-bred rap-rock fusion artist Hyro the Hero (formerly known as Hyro da Hero) is burning down the familiar lines that separated genres with a unique creative fire that brings them together and makes the old new again.
Soundhoose on new album Quarantine Psycho, “Mr. Bad Luck”, and staying true to yourself
Soundhoose has written the perfect album to make sense of all the feelings and thoughts you’ve had during quarantine with their 2021 release Quarantine Psycho, and they’re just beginning to scratch the surface of their talent.
Multi-platinum producer and author Jeff Blue on his new book One Step Closer, Linkin Park, and going after your dreams
Multi-platinum A&R executive, songwriter, music publisher, attorney, journalist, producer, and author Jeff Blue tells an inspirational, true story of perseverance, young musical visionaries’ rise to fame, and what it takes to build a dream while confronting his own truths and showing readers how to work hard and show up for what they want in his new music novel One Step Closer.
Tishmal on her new single ‘Bed of Roses’, her new EP, and tuning into your softness
Alternative pop upstart Tishmal (real name Rachel Brockbank) is here to give you brooding, intelligent pop and expand the depths of the electronica scene. Given to her as a young girl around the time she started to pursue music seriously, the name means hummingbird in Luiseno, the language of her Native American heritage.
44 Phantom on his new single ‘Sound Off’ and new EP die sometime, it’s good for u, being honest in one’s music, and the realities of small-town living
After quietly generating over two million streams independently and amassing a growing fanbase, listeners will get to meet Oklahoma born and Seattle raised 44phantom on the new EP die sometime, it’s good for u.
Cloe Wilder on her new EP Teenage Lullabies, growing up with social media and achieving success at a young age
Cloe Wilder, an indie-pop singer/songwriter from Clearwater, FL, is quickly establishing herself as someone to watch in the music industry with her catchy songs, personal lyrics, and insight into being a teenager in modern society.
Rene Mata of ReachNYC on new single ‘Back From The Dead’, depression, and his friendship with Chester Bennington
ReachNYC’s story is one of redemption. Coming to prominence in the early 2000s hard rock scene, the band has returned with a fittingly named new single ‘Back From The Dead’ featuring Papa Roach frontman Jacoby Shaddix, their first one in 17 years.
Jacob Kulick on his new single ‘Just Be Friends’, writing vulnerable songs, and growing through the hard times
Originally from West Penn, PA, Jacob Kulick started making music at 12, turning his tiny closet into his private studio and using music as a respite from bullying, anxiety, and loneliness.
Stitched Up Heart’s Mixi on her band’s new album, how rock can help out its front women, and diversity in the rock scene
Formed in 2010 by lead singer Alecia “Mixi” Demner, the LA-based rock band Stitched Up Heart is all about carrying the torch of modern rock forward. To do that, Mixi wants the rock scene to be more inclusive of its female frontwomen and to be given the credit they’re due for their hard work.
Adam Gontier on life after Three Days Grace, the pressure to be a savior, and his band Saint Asonia’s new album
In 2009, Adam Gontier’s voice and presence as the frontman of alternative rock band Three Days Grace was everywhere. Hits such as ‘Animal I Have Become’, ‘Just Like You’, and ‘I Hate Everything About You’ reverberated through the airwaves of every radio station.
Icon For Hire’s Ariel Bloomer on creativity, turning pain into art, and being true to herself in the music industry
Icon For Hire is a band whose path reflects its members’ independent streak — a duo consisting of vocalist Ariel Bloomer and guitarist Shawn Jump. Forming in 2007 and originally hailing from Decatur, IL, the band was signed to Tooth and Nail Records from 2009-2015, after which they ended the partnership citing creative differences.
Lacey Sturm on why she’s never written a love song, life after Flyleaf, and the “freedom” rock music brings her
After amicably departing from Flyleaf in 2012 to concentrate on her family, some may have forgotten about ex frontwoman Lacey Sturm, whose trademark screams, high notes, and astounding lyrical acumen made her a mainstay in the alternative subculture of the early aughts. Today, she continues to serve as a force to be reckoned with in alternative rock in 2020.
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