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Martin Luther McCoy has been in the music industry since the early 90s new soul movement. He stands with the legends D’Angelo to Maxwell to Erykah Badu. His music is timeless R&B funkadelic reggae with a twist of rock and roll to it. He has toured with The Roots and now has a new album out July 17, his first LP in over 14 years, called Welcome Back Love. Born in San Francisco, the singer, songwriter, producer, and actor writes music with his heart on his sleeve. The first single,  is the afrobeat funky “Peace of Mind”  is indicative on…

Aussie pop star Jordan Anthony’s swagger is undeniable. Now residing in Nashville, the singer songwriter is releasing his latest single “Missing Me” about a break up with mutual feelings for one another still. Jordan Anthony was featured on American Idol and Australia’s The Voice. He still has fond memories for both reality singing competitions. He has an upcoming EP in the wings which will be released later this year. I sat down to talk to the budding pop star about his new song, longevity in the music industry, and upcoming tour. https://youtu.be/P7DMtmVXdOg?si=rE-Vv8qWvXZ9kaTN

DJ Matt Suave is commemorating Pride Month with his new single “My House”. His disco style is ready for the dance floor and the world. Sat down with the DJ to discuss his career thus far. Where did you learn how to DJ? I had always been a pretty musical kid – collecting CDs and throwing “raves” in my basement with a $10 light up disco ball. So, around age 14, my parents bought me a beginning mixing board that plugged into the computer. It could only play a handful of preloaded sounds, but it’s how I first learned to…

California’s Kutie is rock in all its glory and we welcome it. The trio, based out of Fresno, has screaming vocals and heavy riffs and consists of two siblings and a friend: vocalist Ellie Gonzalez, drummer Gavin Gonzalez, and lead guitarist Jackson Marinez. I talked to the upcoming band about how they came together, playing The Viper Room, and their current single “Bloodmoon”. All eyes are on this rock outfit as they put the rock back in rock and roll. https://youtu.be/jtfrmWB9zqI?si=9WxitDp_MVNA8qI4 https://youtu.be/YsCp9jM2XVc?si=tau4Cmm17wUkrWGl

Bryant Park located in midtown New York is a great way to spend an evening under the stars on a summer night. We talked to Dan Fishman, Vice President of Public Events of Bryant Park. Beginning this evening you can catch free summer music, dance, and theater as part of the Bryant Park Picnic Performances sponsored by Bank of America. Tonight experience jazz music from Wycliffe Gordon and Friends. Grab a blanket and head out on the lawn and enjoy a night under the stars. See interview below. https://youtu.be/cy-3tvGmxQg?si=eLcFIRkCCjoGGV4O

I recently had a chat with Naoko Yamano from Shonen Knife on their cult legacy since the early 90s. The alt rock act will release Let’s Knife, on July 10, a collection of rerecorded tracks from the band’s heyday on Robby Takac’s Good Charamel records. The trio hasn’t missed a beat since they were cosigned by the iconic Kurt Cobain of Nirvana as they continue to represent Osaka Japan with style and grace. Why did you rerecord Let’s Knife at this moment in time? Let’s Knife is an album of re-recorded tracks carefully  selected from Shonen Knife’s first four albums:…

Another Education Through Music Gala is in the books. This year Education Through Music celebrated its 35th year. Present were music industry heavyweights, real estate leaders, philanthropists, and passionate education advocates. Some power people who graced the red carpet included Xavier “X” Jernigan, Chris Pratt, Peter Rosenthal, and Deborah Romano. ETM partners with under-resourced schools to provide comprehensive, sustainable music education as a core subject for all students. Photos below. 

Noelle Scaggs from Fitz and the Tantrums is delivering a soulful version of herself with her new debut solo LP called Money Fame Love. This side project has been decades in the making and kicks off what we want to hear in 2026—dance beats, disco fever, and electro R&B. Fitz and the Tantrums are still together and doing their thing but now is the time for Scaggs to shine. I talked to her about her new LP, the soulful direction that she wanted to take and bring back, and a possible future tour. https://youtu.be/V7Kre5FG00g

Jesus Christ Taxi Driver is making America rock again. With their facetious lyrical content and lounge folk sound, this Colorado band is one in the making. The band wasn’t making a political album to begin with but with everything that is going on in the current climate, they decided to do the respectable thing and take a swing at it. Thus Taxi The Rich was released. Their song “Have It” is about the American dream gone awry. I sat down with the band for 5 Qs: How did Jesus Christ Taxi Driver initially get together as a band?  We all met playing…

Cleveland, Ohio based band Orange Animal have been together since 2017. Their songs are generally sentimental but I have a soft spot for “Run Lovers Run” which has a rocking Black Keys (who are from Akron, Ohio) meets Led Zeppelin groove to it. John Ramsey, lead singer of the rock trio, knows how to write the blues, sing the blues, and be all about the blues. The rock outfit, which consists of John Ramsey (vocals/guitar), Bill Derivan (bass/keys), and Adam Thurman (drums/percussion) make up Orange Animal. Their new EP Place For Me via Paper Garden Records is due out June…