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Powerhouse alt rock trio Tigercub have been reaching incredible heights with the help of some of their heroes. The UK band, Jamie Stephen Hall (vocals and lead guitar), James Allix (drums) and Jimi Wheelwright (bass), have already fell in good graces with Pearl Jam’s Stone Gossard and are opening for Perry Farrell and Porno For Pyros.  I talked to lead vocalist Jamie Stephen Hall about how rock is ruling the roost in the UK, how Tigercub came to fruition, and their goals for the rest of 2024. How did the band get together? Myself (Jamie) and our drummer James met…

Jelani Aryeh is an old soul. His music is already generational fave amongst millennials and beyond. His talents see him rising in a lush R&B folk scene that he’s single handedly helping to create. His new album The Sweater Club sees the singer in a more upbeat mood than his last album 2021’s I’ve Got Some Living To Do. The singer’s vocals are fluid and his lyrics and melodies are infectious. He knows how to combine music and fashion with a whimsical twist, thus the name he brings to his new project, The Sweater Club—due out this summer. I sat…

If The Griselda clique brought the grit back into rap, then Buffalo’s East side’s Aitina Fareed-Cooke aka A.I. The Anomaly, is putting the conscience back into it. In an era of female rappers twerking it and rhyming about money, A.I The Anomaly is bringing back what is missing in the hip hop scene and that’s a healthy dose of sincerity, class, and integrity. Think Lauryn Hill meets Sista Souljah meets Queen Latifah. I sat down to the Buffalo, NY rapper to talk Buffalo, NY, female hip hop, and the what’s at stake for the arts—not only in the Buffalo area,…

Kites in Lightning is a Fort Collins, Colorado based folk rock band. I was lucky enough to listen to their material on Groover, a new platform for music nerds like me. Their material is a blend of Mt. Joy meets Radiohead. Their new song “Yellow Lines”, which will be out March 1, is folk rock at best. Their upcoming EP will have more electronic influences though. The band is comprised of Ben Haugestuen (Lead vocals, guitar, banjo), Erik Zylstra (Drums), Karl Ayers (Bass), Mikala Thompson (Keys, vocals), and Masha Eads (Guitar, mandolin, vocals). I sat down via zoom to talk…

Be careful what you might wish for because alternative rock band The Thing might just be the next big, well, thing. A cross between The Strokes and where the Kings of Leon left off, Brooklyn’s The Thing are ready to explode. Their gritty vocals, guitar riffs, and drum beats might what we need to end the so called rock and roll draught of the past few decades. Michael Carter, Jack Bradley, Zane Acord, Lucas Ebeling comprise this promising rock act and I had the chance to interview the band via zoom to talk about their latest video for “Midnight”, how…

Folk Americana singer at heart, Eddie Berman, always has a soft spot for the 90s alt rock scene—Smashing Pumpkins, Nirvana, Sublime. But he is using those influences to meld his own sound. He’s been on tour with Tyler Childers, Passenger, and more. Based in Portland, Eddie sees it as a musical hotbed of new talent. I sat down with Eddie via zoom and talked how he got signed with Nettwerk Records, his new album Signal Fire, and shared stories from the road. https://youtu.be/Fu2hnn09wso?si=T0JABWPCrE4axiMI

Lily Enos is an old soul—from her songwriting to her music—her material is definitely not what you would hear in today’s pop landscape. Her sound blends R&B to old school funk to classic soul. Modern Frequency sat down with her to talk about her upcoming project, her single “Retaliation”, and her inspiration that blends a smorgasbord of talented musicians from the 60s, 70s, and 90s. Watch below for our interview. https://youtu.be/mfxdxsfUYnc?si=tW99l8DmlKwyFI0w

Scottish guitarist and lyricist Elliot Greer has a few covers under his belt like The Chainsmokers and Oasis but the singer has a lot of original material up his sleeve for the new year. His music touches on the sensibilities of folk, blues, and a bit of country. His second installment of the Barebones series is called Barebones II and is out now. He is set to go out on a brief tour with Sam Barber next year. I talked to the singer about his musical style, falling in love with guitar, and playing the iconic Music Hall of Williamsburg…

Upcoming NYC alt rock band Nicotine Dolls (lead singer Sam Cieri, guitarist John Hays, bassist John Merritt, and drummer Abel Tabares) are ready to share their emotional and powerful EP How Do You Love Me that fills the void that Snow Patrol and The Fray left behind in the early 00s. The band formed in 2017 and their EP is a dedication to relationships, love, and a 2 AM frantic wake up call with lyrics that lead singer Cieri poured into the personal EP. I sat down with the lead singer to talk about the new EP (out now), how…

Whether you might think Electronic Music may be dead, resurging, or just taking a break, there’s one DJ who has not looked back since when he learned the decks at eight years old. With a little luck and a lot of hard work, the Newcastle, England native Cristoph is becoming one of the next top tier DJs you need to see and experience. He has played Creamfields UK, Interstellar, Seismic Dance Event, Beyond Wonderland, and Arc Festival. The DJ/producer is crisscrossing America on his latest tour. His hard work and dedication are making him a favorite to see whether in…