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Education Through Music is a  nonprofit organization dedicated to bringing music education to underserved students in New York City. ETM held its 2024 fundraising gala on Thursday evening. The Gala – “Making Music, Changing Lives” – brought together supporters, advocates, and community leaders in celebration of the transformative power of music in education. Emceed by Hip-Hop icon and music journalist, Sway Calloway, the event opened with a choir performances of “New York, New York” and “Seasons of Love” by the students from PS 103 in the Bronx. The students were then joined by honorees Emmy Award-Winning Talk Show Host Adrienne…

Singer/songwriter Mia Day grew up in Capitol Hill outside of Seattle, Washington. Even though she looked to Taylor Swift for musical inspiration, she wanted her sound to be a bit grittier. Her parents loved the 90s Grunge era that she followed their amazing tastes in music. Nirvana, Pearl Jam, Soundgarden to name a few bands that helped create her sound. I recently chatted it up with Mia about coming to terms with songwriting, her love for 90s grunge, and where she is headed next. What made you pick up guitar and follow the grunge aesthetic? The first artist that made…

I talk to folk rock singer Brian Mackey about the death of his son, about his mental health, and how the birth of his daughter is leaning him into brighter days. He helped channel his sadness with his single “Dust On The Wall” off his gorgeous album Good Morning Ireland, which drops June 21. Brian, who is very active in the realm of supporting mental health partnered with MusiCares, the Recording Academy’s charity, to donate 100% of the proceeds from the track, “Saturday Night Sleeping.” Check out our interview below. https://youtu.be/o-G5PW_FSl0

Meet 60s/70s revival band Levitation Room. Their new album is saturated with that psychedelic experience. The band took their time to find the sound they wanted with the right producer (Glenn Brigman) as well. The band played Brooklyn’s Baby’s All Right this past weekend. Even though the band doesn’t seek fame, if it comes it comes. The band is on a spring tour currently that will wrap up on May 22 in Texas. I talked to the band about their new album Strange Weather, their trippy sound, and the lead single “Heaven”.  Where did you get the name Levitation Room…

Pittsburgh based The Ghost Club has put together a killer rock record called King Whatever, due out this Friday. The band is reminiscent of Bruce Springsteen’s sound, which is a fantastic muse to have, hence the saxophone influenced vibe on their upcoming album. Bleachers and Jack Antonoff have been steadily influenced by the Boss himself as well (which we also discuss). I talked to lead singer Dominic Dunegan about the new album, their song “Another Little Sucker”, and stories from the road…. https://youtu.be/tLlYZgzQw28?si=wmXtXM42Uo74j7XM

I got to catch up with three singular artists fresh off the Sofar Sounds Discovery Tour. The “Portraits and Memoirs Tour” is sponsored by Salt Lick Incubator, a nonprofit artist development organization featuring board members including Jon Batiste, John Mayer and Charlie Puth. Each artist Modern Frequency interviews illustrates individuality, creativity, and independence in their own rights. The tour speaks volumes on new music and these three following females are making names not only for themselves, but for the genres they represent. I talked to pop/soul singer Alex Blue, folk artist Claire Ernst, and R&B maven LÉA THE LEOX. Claire…

Sam Evian is receiving critical praise for his new album Plunge. Four albums in, I was lucky to sit down with the singer, songwriter, and musician to see how he has evolved since his debut, 2016’s Premium. His musical style is a mix of country meets psychedelic folk. He was in good company making this record as Big Thief’s Adrianne Lenker stopped by to record guitar with him as well on a few tunes. Evian is onto something new now—he began his own imprint called Flying Cloud Recordings and he’s the first artist on the label. In an era where…

Danny Saber was taken under the late great Michael Hutchence’s wing two years before his untimely passing. The illustrious producer shares his memories of the late INXS frontman with me via zoom, which can be seen below. Saber has now finished up Hutchence’s posthumous single “One Way” and it sounds like Hutchence never left us. His vocals are sharp as ever and the music that Saber put together for this song sounds like prime INXS. Hutchence loved Saber’s band UK rock outfit Black Grape and wanted their particular sound to influence his solo career a bit. The output really is…

Synth pop/dance duo Great Good Fine Ok dabbles all over the place musically from EDM to pop to dance music. Add a little soul and funk to the mix as well and there you have is the recipe to this unstoppable duo. The duo, who consists of Jon Sandler and Luke Moellman, have been creating a name for themselves on the West coast for ten years, but now they sees themselves coming over to play the New York City area soon. They were spending their time apart for bit—with Sandler in Brooklyn and Moellman in Los Angeles, but now they…

Lindsey Lomis is on the cusp of becoming this generation’s next big talent. Following in the footsteps of Olivia Rodrigo, Selena Gomez, and Billie Eilish, Lomis has what it takes from her fluid vocals to her musical tastes that she has featured on her upcoming EP Handle With Care. The EP (out 3/29) covers experiences to feelings that she manages to deliver so poignantly. Her music left such an impression on me. I sat down with the upcoming singer to talk her new EP, growing up in Nashville, and getting cosigned from today’s biggest stars. Where are you? I am…