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SKORTS is thrusting their 70s glam and 90s alternative together in such majestic way it left me speechless on St. Patty’s Day. Opening for another fave of mine, The Thing, SKORTS are making their mark on New York City’s DIY rock scene. The band is comprised of Alli Walls, lead vocalist, Char Smith, lead guitarist, Emma Welch, bassist, and Max Berdik drummer. Their fashion screams glam rock, as does their stylized 70s meets 90s music but it all pivots to a modern day rock opus. Their song for “Eat Your Heart Out” is a seething rock tune for the ages.…

Female rock is so chic again. Well, Cat Ridgeway is making it chic again. The exuberant and charismatic singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist is beaming her way into the music industry not only with her amazing talents but with her friendly personality as well. I honestly think of her as the next Sheryl Crow with a punk rocker attitude. The singer went through losing a friend and then she wrote a cathartic piece on it called “Sprinter”, which face it we all could relate to. The Orlando, Florida indie rocker is ready to unleash her new album Sprinter out 3/28. Watch…

British newcomer Luke Marzec is definitely a generational talent. From his vocals, swagger, and his soul music. He’s ready to bring it to the forefront of American music. Refreshing, honest, raw, and authentic as he reverberates an old school sensibility. I cannot say enough about him. The press is already claiming him to Amy Winehouse status. And those vocals are one of kind. Check out our interview below where we talk about newcomer Lola Young, the legendary Adele, and his new upcoming effort entitled Something Good Out Of Nothing, which contains a Side A and B to appease his fans.…

Indie pop rock duo Cumulus are gearing up for the fourth album. William Cremin and Alexandra Lockhart are creatives at heart creating music to inspire others to make music. Even as the indie alt rock scene is taking a hit these days Seattle still continues to evolve since Grunge. Thus, Cumulus are moving in with a coming of age album called We’ve Got It All on April 18. Chatted it up with the Pacific Northwest duo about their music, how Big Thief crept into their new album, and their new song “Simple”. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=48EDz6W1898

Kadavar, a rising rock band out of Berlin, is ready to release their forthcoming album I Just Want To Be A Sound. The album is out May 16. The band is gaining traction here in the States as we speak. Their first single from the upcoming album is an alt rock dream with a melodic guitar riff that is addictive as it comes. The band consisting of members, Lupus Lindemann and Tiger Bartelt, and rounded out by guitarist Jascha Kreft and bassist Simon ‘Dragon’ Bouteloup, are ready for the crossover anytime. The band has been around for 15 years. They…

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…