For a band barely four years into their journey, Stigma sound like they’ve lived a thousand lives – and their full length debut “Second Chance” bears the weight of every one of them.
Gritty, melodic, and lyrically rich, this album is a defiant statement of identity and intent from a German alt metal act that refuses to be boxed in by genre conventions or industry trends.
Last weekend I took a ride over to Dallas to catch The Eagle‘s BFD 2025 mini festival. The Eagle is a Dallas based rock station, that used to do this every year before they were taken off of the air. With the station recently coming back on iHeartRadio, they decided to bring BFD (Big F*ckin […]
Few artists bridge the gap between conceptual art and immersive listening quite like Ben Neill.
A composer, performer and the inventor of the electro acoustic Mutantrumpet, Neill has long been known for bending the boundaries of sound and fusing acoustic tradition with digital innovation.
But with Morphic Resonance, the first release from his forthcoming album Amalgam Sphere, Neill enters especially ambitious territory as he explores the radical theories of evolutionary biologist Rupert Sheldrake.
Brooklyn-based Filipino-American Indie artist CIAO MALZ (Malia DelaCruz) has released herEP, ‘Safe Then Sorry,’ via the non-binary-owned Audio Antihero label (Frog / Magana /Nosferatu D2 / Cloud), and sees her collaborate with guitarist James Chrisman (Sister.) and drummerFelix Walworth (Told Slant / Florist). In this interview spotlight, I chat with CIAO MALZ about the latest […]
With new single “Progress,” Sound Strider delivers a blistering critique of modern development ideology, setting the tone for his debut album, “Mechanical Animist”.
This lead single pulls no punches, laying bare the cracks in the foundation of capitalism, consumerism, and systemic oppression. All wrapped up in a hypnotic post-industrial groove, the track seethes with an existential frustration that mirrors the disillusionment of the 2020’s so far.
Electronic artist Marek Kubala has had a diverse career since the release of his debut EP, ‘Awhile’, in 2018. Not one to be pigeonholed, Marek signed to shoegaze label Shore Dive Records, with the project embracing a chameleonic approach to songwriting. Fusing crisp electro with indie guitars and soulful vocals, Marek’s expansive sound has attracted […]
Gretta Ziller’s latest single, “Hell’s Half Acre,” marks a haunting return to the moody, atmospheric storytelling that has become a signature of her unique brand of Americana.
With its slow, deliberate tempo and rich, layered instrumentation, the song transports listeners to a gritty world of desert landscapes, restless love, and ominous undertones.
Damian Cafarella who produced the track, provides the perfect musical backdrop, bringing together banjo, slide guitar, baritone guitar, and drums to create a soundscape that feels both expansive and intimate.
Jennifer Harper’s latest single “Soul Alive” is an exhilarating burst of light, crafted to awaken the deepest parts of our spirit.
From the moment the track begins, it sets the tone for an inspiring and transformative experience. Harper’s soaring vocals, coupled with the impeccable production. This song is the perfect invitation to invite listeners to step into their fullest potential.
As the 2024 election cycle heats up, Dan Lowe’s powerful single “Flame” is once again capturing the political zeitgeist. The single was initially released during the tumultuous 2020 elections, and has re-ignited interest providing that it has an enduring relevance in today’s highly polarized political landscape. From the outset, “Flame” commands attention with its aggressive […]
In this interview spotlight, I chat with Las Nubes about the latest release, AI in music, dream collabs, and more. Full Q&A along with links and music below. This AI thing is getting way out of control. I have students using ChatGPT to write death metal songs about country music…and country songs about being sad. […]
