The Test Drive: Magnifico – Charlatan de Balkan
A major star in Solvenia with a succession of huge hits across mainland Europe, Magnifico, is the Balkan’s answer to both Harry Belafonte and Dean Martin.
It's a bold claim, but Magnifico's status as chansonnier,...
Daily Dose: Jerad Finck – Criminal
Ever the optimist, even in the midst of the darkest trials of his life and career, Jerad Finck wrote his powerful and provocative 2011 anthem “Runaway” about not giving up on your dreams, no...
First Listen: Lover – The Light Around You
Lover create electro music inspired by morbid longing and the urge to explore the kind of life more commonly found within literature, where dissatisfaction is bohemian and beauty lies in darkness.
The band has been...
Daily Dose: Skully – Fully Loaded ft N.O.R.E.
Originally from the Philadelphia area (Norristown PA). Skully found himself influenced and inspired by the sound of 90's music. East coast and West coast hip hop was predominant to his musical foundation.
The south had...
First Listen: Magazine Gap – Body Language
Magazine Gap has upped the ante with their new single "Body Language". The track is a lush sounding extravaganza from an uber-talented power trio that really knows how to explore the space of a...
Daily Dose: Rise Up – Euphoric is the Feeling
What do you get when two of the realist, talented, and passionate young men from the bay area come together!!! SUCCESS!!!! Gamma Da Kid is a powerful artist with a strong cutting edge style...
First Listen: Astral Tide – Cold Dark
Astral Tide are taking it to the next level with their new single titled "Cold Dark". A total assault on the aural cavities, "Cold Dark" is relentless in its execution and unrelenting in its...
Daily Dose: The Voodoo Kings – I Don’t Mind
One of the last of the analog kids, Michael Kranicke founder for the VOODOO KINGS grew up when listening to music meant vinyl or the radio; feeding on rock n roll and blues that...
The Test Drive: James.Gerard – You Begin Where I End
James.Gerard's new album "You Begin Where I End" is a surreal yet eloquent blend of the songwriter's genius, with equal parts dirt and pop thrown in for good measure. James really knows how to,...
Daily Dose: The Clinic – Flossin feat. C-Dubb
At 22 years old, Joseph Sardina, Hip Hop artist and producer aka The Clinic, created Non-Stop Records and released the labels first album "Starvin" by Lil Joe in 2005. Lil Joe was an alias...
Daily Dose: Fallon Cush – There’s A Dark Side To That Moon
The enigmatically named Fallon Cush is the vehicle for songwriter Steve Smith, a Sydney musician with a knack for gathering exceptional musicians to add colour and depth to his compositions, over the past five...
First Look: The Inconsistent Jukebox – Bold Ego Fledgling
The Inconsistent Jukebox has announced the forthcoming release of a new single ‘Bold Ego Fledgling’, which features vocals by Las Vegas-based Ang Kerfoot, via UK indie label Supersonic Media. The track gives way to...
First Listen: Michael Forsyth & The Amber Haze – Escape the World
A little while ago, not many people outside of a small Scottish town had heard of singer songwriter Michael Forsyth. That changed when his second album 'Stop For the World' reached number one in...
Daily Dose: Chickenpox Party – In the Woods
Chickenpox Party is a Mississippi Blues Rock band from Brookhaven, MS who’ve partnered with bass player Joey Jones, owner and chief sound engineer of Aria Recording Studio in Atlanta, GA to produce their debut...
First Look: American Anymen – Selectively Stupid
"Selectively Stupid", the new video by alt-artists American Anymen take the First Amendment to the limits with this stunning yet crass look at the modern world. And, to be honest, this is a good...
First Listen: Animal Noise – How Can You Love Me
The new single 'How Can You Love Me?' with it’s earthy, organic production is described by Josh Sandifer Animal Noise’s lead vocalist: “We wanted to create a sense of intrigue and suspense in the...
First Listen: Scatter Factory – Out the Blocks
Electronica by design and pure by execution, Scatter Factory give us an excellent preview of things to come with their new single titled "Out the Blocks". Combining droning elements with a solid melody as...
Daily Dose: Down To Fumes – There Was A TIme
With the release of their self-titled album, Down To Fumes brings a new feel to a classic genre. Lush with addicting vocal harmonies, progressive guitar sections, and an classic rock attitude, the record boasts...
First Listen: Kids on Bridges featuring Zigaboo Modeliste – Say OK
This has to be one of the strangest collaborations on paper, but it really works! The electro synths of Liverpool's Kids On Bridges meets the New Orleans Funk of Zigaboo Modeliste from legendary band...
Daily Dose: Shellshock Lullaby – Backwards
With the release of the A Lighter Shade album, Shellshock Lullaby brings a new feel to a classic genre. Lush with progressive guitar work, addicting and powerful choruses, the record boasts the aesthetic of...
First Listen: Bauer – Made the Change
"Made the Change" is the first single to come from Bauer's forthcoming new album 'Impossible is Nothing' which was funded by their worldwide fanbase via PledgeMusic.
Masters of Synth Pop, the band have won a...
First Look: Vullnet Neziri – Roller Coaster
Simply put, "Roller Coaster" is a beautiful song by Albanian artist Vullnet Neziri. The track is pure songwriting mastery with hooks at every turn of the roller coaster combined with a thickness that is the melody.
The...
Daily Dose: Dead Blonde Girlfriend – Horror Show
It’s like a Hitchcock film come to life, or something. Joie Blaney, once the leader of NYC’s Dead Blonde Girlfriend, now celebrated Los Angeles solo artist, has morphed, again, into Dead Blonde Girlfriend.
“It’s schizophrenic...
Daily Dose: Hero the Band – Fool’s Gold
It truly is a "family affair!"- Four blood brothers, multiple musical talents, and one big dream are the motivating factors that keep this band steadily moving toward a successful music career that touches lives...
First Listen: Tom Jarvis – Wonder of Time / Ordinary Lie
Tom Jarvis first came to nationwide attention in 2013 through the iTunes success of his debut EP release 'Make Your Own Luck', quickly followed up by a second EP and single, both of which...