I can’t seem to find anything wrong with the new album, Inner Voices & Curious Choices, by Washington DC pop rockers Round About. I’m serious! After the week I’ve had, Inner Voices & Curious Choices delivered the perfect blend of soothing, yet energizing, even uplifting, pop rock jams that revitalized my spirits and left me […]
Interview with Amanda Cunningham – From The Chair
From the Chair is a 4 song EP about Amanda Cunningham’s journey of self-healing and therapy to come to terms with her postpartum depression, being a young mother, her struggles with mental health, and how to move forward. The EP was written with fellow songwriters over virtual songwriting sessions during the 2020 pandemic. Vocals were […]
Interview with Kelsie Kimberlin – Right Place Wrong Time
Kelsie Kimberlin is a 22-year-old American musician and singer. Her work is not only accessible and entertaining but also steeped with important social themes and dual meanings underscoring her deep understanding of the power of creative music to evoke change. From an early age, Kelsie immersed herself in music, singing in choirs, participating in Yoko […]
Interview with Leek Mali – Summer Forever
Fast-rising rapper Leek Mali has returned with his brand-new EP, Summer Forever, a four-track collection of authentic and soulful hip-hop that embodies the genre’s golden era, with a fresh and modern twist. Hailing from Prince George’s County, Maryland, Leek only burst on the scene in 2020 but already has several notable releases under his belt, […]
No Prophet Here, Mark Baughman’s Working Theory Has A New Album, And It Rocks!
Mark Baughman is a master craftsman. He started playing at age 12, performing at 13, and has released multiple rock operas and musicals in addition to two independently produced albums. No Prophet Here is one of the recent additions to Mark Baughman’s Working Theory’s impressive and growing catalog. Telling the story of two damaged people […]
Interview with Woven Green – Turn Back Around
Singer/songwriter and creative power duo Woven Green create folk-pop-rockin’ jams with an infusion of New Age and World music for a truly transcendent listening experience. Turn Back Around is the group’s newest single and is an emotionally powerful song with an evocative vocal performance, soaring lead guitars, and a driving rhythm that grabs you and […]
Laura Baron Releases Touching New Single, Listen to Refugee Now
Known for beautifully crafted, jazzy, soulful, inspirational songs, Laura Baron moves audiences with powerful stories, emotive sound beds and passionate performances. In 2011, when her family adopted a girl from a New Delhi, India orphanage, her life experiences began to pour themselves into her songwriting. The result was the emotional journey of an album titled […]
The Life And Times Of An Eternal Optimist, B.Mills New Album Now Available
When he first started playing piano at the age of 5, it was obvious that B.Mills had an ear for music. Fast forward to present day and his latest album, The Life And Times Of An Eternal Optimist, is a well crafted, infectious blend of contemporary R&B, soul and Hip Hop. Based in Washington, DC, […]
Interview with Joshua Rich
In this interview spotlight, I chat with pianist and composer Joshua Rich about his latest 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’m […]
Interview with Heyse – The Present
While in America, Hip Hop artist Heyse stayed low key and found it difficult to overcome the lack of a solid support system in his home of DC. However, upon moving to China as a teacher, he quickly realized there was a lot more to Hip Hop than the U.S. has to offer. Inspired by […]