The Joe Olnick Band is a quartet that writes and performs original, groove-based instrumental jazz/funk, in the vein of the New Mastersounds, Phish and Medeski Martin & Wood. The band takes themes from their recordings and jams them out live for a unique experience. They will interpret at least a couple of covers in each set, but are […]
Interview with ASM – Abhishek S. Mishra
In this interview spotlight, I chat with Nepal native and 6th generation musician ASM (Abhishek S. Mishra) about his music, technology, challenges and more. Full Q&A along with links and music below. Where are you from and what style of music do you create? (In your own words, not necessarily in marketing terms or by […]
Interview with Todd Michael Smith
Due to a genetic eye disorder that is slowly causing blindness, Todd Michael Smith, a self-taught musician, hung up his car keys in the late 1990’s and moved from Vermont to Boston’s Fenway area, fatefully just a stone’s throw from the Berklee College of Music. Having already completed one college degree, Todd took the opportunity […]
Interview with Shadowqueen – Living Madness
Australian rock trio SHADOWQUEEN, comprising Robbi Zana (Lead Vocals, Bass, Keys), Si Hopman (Guitar, Backing Vocals) and Alex Deegan (Drums, Backing Vocals) – have been garnering the support of punters and industry alike opening for much loved artists such as The Butterfly Effect, Shihad, Superheist, Bellusira, King Parrot, Electric Mary to mention a few. While a thousand […]
Jeffrey Halford & The Healers Head West Towards South on New Album, Listen Now
Americana, blues-infused rockers Jeffrey Halford and The Healers have arrived with a highly enjoyable listening experience on their new album West Towards South. West Towards South is packed from beginning to end with vibrant sonic tapestries and engaging storytelling that falls on the spectrum somewhere between haunting desert rock and good ole fashioned bluesy Americana. […]
Interview with Gypsy Circus – Holy Lights and Shadows
Edinburgh-based quartet Gypsy Circus blast into 2019 with the release of their vivacious new EP, Holy Lights And Shadows, out February 8th, 2019. Opening with title track and lead single Holy Lights And Shadows, jangling indie hooks are combined with a classic rock feel to create a sound akin to the likes of Biffy Clyro […]
Interview with Plastic Teardrops – Close To The Ground
Plastic Teardrops is a Barcelona (Catalonia) based recording artist and producer well known for his infusion of Trip-hop, Downtempo, Acoustic and Blues. In this interview spotlight, I chat with Plastic Teardrops about the latest project, challenges, motivations, technology and more. Full Q&A along with links and music below. Where are you from and what style of […]
Interview with Green
In this interview spotlight, I chat with Green about their latest (self-titled) album, technology, listening preferences, challenges and more. Full Q&A along with links and music below. Where are you from and what style of music do you create? (In your own words, not necessarily in marketing terms or by popular genre classifications.) Well, we […]
Interview with catl. – Bide My Time Until I Die
Toronto’s catl. have been bashing out Mississippi blues-inspired rock ‘n’ roll for the better part of the last decade. The band’s line-up is Jamie on the Gretsch guitar and Sarah on the 2-piece drum kit. It’s the primitive groove that makes the audience folks dance and lose their collective Saturday-night minds. Many interstate trips down […]
Interview with Marcus Morales – Tetherbound
In this interview spotlight, I chat with Marcus Morales about his latest release, motivations, challenges and more. Full Q&A along with links and music below. Where are you from and what style of music do you create? (In your own words, not necessarily in marketing terms or by popular genre classifications.) I’m from South Central […]