New Jersey based working musician Ryan Zimmerman has arrived with his newest project, Ephemeral As A Kiss, blending styles and stretching boundaries without fear. Always busy with various projects, Ryan’s solo material is a place where he can create and craft songs without restriction or external influences impeding his creative process. The opening track, Reason, […]
Julez Interview – Back To First Street
New Jersey based singer/songwriter Julez has released her latest album, Back To First Street, featuring a collection of honest, organic and jammin’ songs that blend elements from blues, psychedelic and alternative rock for a stimulating and refreshingly classic listening experience. Julez sound balances classic rock nostalgia with refreshingly modern aesthetics for a sound that is […]
Interview with John Van Ness – The Great Escape
John Van Ness’ musical journey started in 1990 when he decided to learn to play guitar during his Freshman year of college. He developed his chops as a guitarist and songwriter during his formidable years as co-founding member of the band VAN NESS (with brother Joshua). When VAN NESS disbanded in 2002, John stepped away […]
Michael Askin Releases Potent, Memorable Single Titled Nashville
New Jersey based singer/songwriter Michael Askin has arrived with his engaging, memorable, alt-country, folk-rockin’ single Nashville; from his latest EP Road By The River. After serving as guitarist for Jersey rock bands Divine Sign and My State of Attraction, Michael is now venturing forward as a solo artist. Road By The River is his third […]
Interview with Shotgun Bill – Train Cars, Prison Bars…and a White Guitar
In this interview spotlight, we chat with Shotgun Bill about influences, challenges, the latest album and more. Full Q&A along with links and a stream of Northbound Train (from the album Train Cars, Prison Bars…and a White Guitar) below. Where are you from and what style of music do you create? (In your own words, […]
Dust of Days Rock Their Souls Out In New Single, Heavy
New Jersey based rockers Dust of Days deliver beautifully dissonant grungy rock and roll packed full of soul and substance. Their newest single, Heavy from their album Analog Mind Bender, is no exception. Heavy comes at you like an inescapable wall of sound prepared to infiltrate your senses, rock your soul to its core, and […]
JOMO Releases Hard Hitting New Album, What I Want
Atlantic City, New Jersey based artist JOMO has dropped a hard hittin’, trunk knockin’ album titled What I Want. The lead single, What I Want, has already been selected for inclusion in the motion picture Battle Scars. In addition to that accomplishment, JOMO’s single “27 Wit Regrets” was featured on the CBS series JAG. This […]
Interview with Shotgun Bill
Hailing from Middletown, New Jersey, Shotgun Bill began playing bass in 1973, playing in bands throughout high school and college, before life eventually took him in a different direction. He has been working with Frank Patrouch since 2012, through a solo CD of Frank’s. This reunion prompted them to make a new record as a […]
Gar Francis Releases New Single, Step X Step
Gar Francis belongs on the list of unsung songwriting legends; or at least he should if that list were to exist. If you’re unfamiliar with this man and his talent for crafting masterful songs, you’ve got some reading to do. A veteran to the music world, Gar has been writing, recording, and performing since the […]
Carolyn Marie Delivers New Video and Single, Wanna Be Cool
New Jersey pop artist Carolyn Marie has delivered a hip, infectious, rock-infused pop single and video titled Wanna Be Cool. Wanna Be Cool? Let Carolyn Marie show you how it’s done. The video starts by Carolyn pulling her jeep into a warehouse where a team of dancers wait for her to take the lead. Once […]