John Thayer and the wondrous worldliness of “Akaku” (Premiere Play)
Pieces of music are like short stories. Whether a song has words or is purely instrumental, it conveys either a set of feelings, thoughts, or…
Jonas Myrin extends an unconditionally open hand “For the Ones We Love”
Jonas Myrin loves to embrace grandeur but, not for reasons of amplifying himself. This is easy to understand when one considers all the ways Myrin…
Mike Huguenor is trying to hold out hope with new album “X’ed”
Known primarily for his presence in the punk community, providing guitar support to rowdy musicians like Jeff Rosenstock and playing in bands like Shinobu and Hard…
AJJ examines truth and hopes for the best with “Good Luck Everybody”
Fifteen years is a long time for a band to not only exist but to thrive in today’s streaming and single-fueled music industry. In the…
Lara Snow embraces warmth with new single “Swim Far” (Music Video)
It’s been a while since Tel Aviv-to-Berlin transplant, Lara Snow, has given the music world something to be excited about. Last heard from here with…
Skout carve out a welcoming “Space In Between” for light in dark times
What does it mean to go through tough times? The answer to such a question could almost be considered limitless. What’s tough for one person…
From City Mouth’s lips to your ears: A Conversation with Matt Pow
Last week, “sort-of Chicago” band, (Really Chicago suburb, Evergreen Park, Illinois,) City Mouth, released a new EP via Take This to Heart Records titled, Hollows.…
The highs and lows of “Every Valley” with Public Service Broadcasting
The idea of public service is rooted in endeavors meant to connect with, benefit, and apply to as much of a general populace as possible.…
Jambinai: A fusion of the fearless and the familiar
Jambinai’s band name might start with “Jam” but this five piece isn’t a jam band by any stretch of the imagination – even if the…
You’ll be drowning in 20,000 plays of Like Minded Criminals’ new album (Premiere Play)
When a band undergoes a major shift – whether it be a stylistic one, a lineup change, a change in home base location or otherwise…