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Are We Hunting, the project of Ryan Ayala, is an endearing West Coast folk act. His intense lyrics match those of his melodies. Ayala’s storytelling tells a rich narrative and illustrates a sun soaked west coast vibe. His 2020 Break in the Sun EP is just as powerful as his new material. We talked about his new single “Cover From The Thieves” and much more. Watch the video below. https://youtu.be/lDx6diasg3o?si=5Fi6J0xzDHUO0uFS

With an EP and album under her belt already, Cornelia Murr is not exactly a new comer to the scene. She’s following in the footsteps of the greats: Tori Amos, Paula Cole, and Sara Bareilles. Her psychedelic throwback sound makes her one of a kind though. Born in London then spending sometime in Los Angeles, Cornelia found space to build upon her ethereal sound in a small town in Nebraska, as we discuss. Thus, she wrote and recorded a stunning, gorgeous album called Run To The Center—out at the end of this month (February 28). It’s a reflection of where…

Two-Man Giant Squid are as unique as their band name. You can’t really box their music in a certain genre. The band began a s hopeful bedroom project of lead singer Mitch Vinokur and now has added four more members to the mix of things: Yan Kogan, Robbie Sawyer, Sam Borges and Brendan Jones. The indie band from Brooklyn is gaining much traction due to word of mouth. Now their debut self titled album is due out March 7 with the lead single “Weird Recordings (you’ve got some).” Check out the song and my interview with founding member Mitch Vinokur…

NYC singer songwriter Leo Sawikin sat down for an interview with me. We discussed his debut album Row Me Away, his career with his band The Chordaes, and now his second full length Til You’re Somebody Else, which is out now, all prior to his album release show at Alphaville in BK. The title track to the album has already hit 26 on the Billboard Adult Contemporary Charts. Sawikin writes heartfelt songs full of hope with killer vocals reminiscent of the UK’s David Gray. Check out the interview below. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zHyEms9ApIk&t=6s https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7rWqC2jHBWg

mynameisntjmack doesn’t just have a unique stage name but unique hip hop star power as well. Just when we are all scratching our heads over OutKast being done, Tribe Called Quest calling it quits, and what happened to The Black Eyed Peas?! enters mynameisntjmack as the next alt hip hop star. His influences range from Missy Elliott to Odd Future, Vince Staples, and Pharrell. Hailing from Virginia and then relocating to Los Angeles, the rapper is bringing his own unique sensibilities to the rap game in 2024. His lyrics depict growing up in the South and with his 2024 debut…

The Tumblers are following in the indie folk rock explosion left behind by The Lumineers. The band’s sound ranges from folk to indie rock to grunge. The Brooklyn band are slowly making a name for themselves through their versatile sound. The quintet has made a new album due out March 2025 called Tangerine and has released two singles called “Tastes Like June” and “Light of a Home” to kick things off. I interview Emerson Gram and Jack Crawford from the band to talk breaking genres, their new album, and touring the northeast corridor. https://youtu.be/oDG7CjYLcEk?si=QYUoWingOj4bmkSn

UK’s most enticing secret is out. Sports Team is not your average rock band. They are playing around with many influences especially from the 80s. A little rock, a little sax, a little glam and you’ve got Sports Team. The six piece met while in college at Cambridge. Their most notable song and first single off their third effort, “I’m In Love (Subaru)” is getting quite the attention and their new album Boys These Days is not even out yet, but will be in early 2025. Their sophomore album 2022’s Gulp! is an alt class gem that features Modern Frequency’s…

Samantha Gongol, better known as one half of pop jazz centric outfit Marian Hill, is now going solo as the two are on hiatus for the time being.  Samantha helped create  2016’s avant-garde lush, pop masterpiece Act One with Jeremy Lloyd from the duo’s arsenals. Known for the hit single “Down” off that album, Samantha is now going anywhere but up. Her newest single “Flash in the Pan” is about being out of the spotlight for a bit in this fickle industry we call the music business. The single reflects on uncertainty and the passage of time and the pressure…

Austin band Farmer’s Wife is a band you don’t want to miss and it’s time to get them on your radar. Molly Masson, Jude Hill, Derek Ivy, Jacob Masson, and Jaelyn Valero comprise Farmer’s Wife. Alternative rock is making a comeback especially with Farmer’s Wife. The band’s cover of “Season of the Witch” is hypnotic and spellbinding to say the least. Just in time for Halloween, the band has been playing the song in front of audiences for the past couple of years and Molly Masson’s vocals are epic when the tune hits the chorus. The rock act has been…

Grammy winning multi-instrumentalist Nate Mercereau has released an exploratory and immersive new album full of avant-garde sounds. The psychedelic album Excellent Traveler (via Third Man Records) encapsulates traveling physically but traveling emotionally as well. The record made in different locations is a sensational and sonic overload for the ears and takes you into another dimension. Mercereau captures guitar work with every moment through sampling. I talked with the multi-instrumentalist about the new record, working with André 3000, and what it feels like to win a Grammy. https://youtu.be/ZfC3iOj51Ww?si=qQhglt-Lk43zCooJ