The alias Natural Drummer is more than just a cool sounding name. Sam Fishman really is a natural drummer. Sam has known this fact since he was in high school. Back in 2004, he was chosen to lead a five-piece percussion ensemble on a tour around Europe when he joined the American Music Abroad program. […]
Interview with October Rose – All In
When social media connected up-and-coming solo artists Leanne Weiss and Derek Allan, there was instant musical chemistry. After relocating to New Jersey from Pittsburgh, Allan reached out to local singer Weiss about collaborating on writing country music. After a few songwriting sessions, recording a cover video, and playing at a county fair together, the two […]
Interview with These Wolves – Beautifully Miserable
In this interview spotlight, I chat with These Wolves about the newest project, 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 am from Saddle […]
Interview with Project BWQ – American Ghost
BWQ is, roughly put, the spirit of building bridges and genuine connections. Always in search of something special, singer songwriter Darryl Joo works to craft distinctive and honest songs to bring together friends and collaborators. The songs are written with the intent of blending genres in an authentic and refreshing way. Darryl looks to employ […]
Interview with Neverkept – Vertigo
Neverkept is an American rock quintet based out of South Jersey, previously known as Count To Four. Drawing influence from a plethora of different rock subgenres, the band merges pop style vocal elements with the instrumentation of an alternative and sometimes progressive rock band. The band compliments their dynamic guitar tones with clean delays and […]
Ledges_’ The Sun, The Stars, The Moon And me Packs Potent, Minimal, Downtempo, Electro-Punch
Steve Connolly and Anthony Vertullo first met at Quinnipiac University in Connecticut where they spent the majority of their time listening to music and writing jams on some old Casio keyboards. Without intention, the two suddenly realized there was a music synergy manifesting itself. Despite going separate ways, the two maintained contact exchanging music they […]
Ferentz and The Felons Deliver Powerfully Emotional Folk Rock Single, Hudson County
The story behind Zak Ferentz reads more like the bio of a rapper than it does of a powerfully emotive and passionate bluesy folk rock singer/songwriter. However, Ferentz and The Felons deliver a potent blend of alternative-folk-rockin’ sounds seamlessly weaving aggressive, in-your-face guitars with the more soulful charm of Zak and his acoustic on their […]
Interview with Mistine – Miss Used
In this interview spotlight, I chat with Mistine about challenges, motivations, her latest project 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.) Hey! I’m from Matawan, New […]
Interview with Jordan Andrew – Midnight
In this interview spotlight, I chat with Jordan Andrew about the latest project, challenges, motivations and more. Full Q&A along with music and links below. Where are you from and what style of music would you classify yourselves as? Originally, I’m from Denville, a small town in New Jersey. Classifying my music is always hard, […]
I am Curbie Delivers Powerful Collection of Acoustic Driven Rock on Better Late Than Forever
New Jersey based singer/songwriter I am Curbie has arrived with his latest album, Better Late Than Forever, featuring a collection of 13 acoustic driven, indie pop-rockin’ tracks that are guaranteed to engage, stimulate and keep you listening for the album’s duration. With a strong history of playing in different bands, I am Curbie eventually found […]