Begin at Zero (BaZ) have had my support since they dropped their first album, Breathing Ash. Showing how big their balls are, the band sent that debut record to I Probably Hate Your Band. And not only did they submit it, they then embraced and fully publicized the scathing review that tore the album (and […]
Interview with Aaron Kusterer – Virus Inside
Of all instruments, the guitar is essential to singers, songwriters and musicians. It has evolved over the course of time and is solidified as an essential element in a variety of musical genres. Aaron Kusterer masters the guitar’s very essence, as its strings lay the foundation of his melodic messages. With his blistering guitar riffs, […]
Interview with Prince Ivan – The Preface
From being a trio to being a duo, to seeking a record deal and not getting it, and then almost quitting altogether, Prince Ivan has been through the fire over these last two years. Their first full length album, The Preface, marks the completion of that phase of their story and the beginning of a […]
Interview with Whettman Chelmets – Long Read Memories
Whettman Chelmets’ latest album draws from childhood pain, the sins of the family, and the things we have trouble leaving behind to weave a sound of hopelessness, anger, and a quiet, sad optimism. For the past year, the artist has churned out short releases in the experimental tape label community, releasing works on WEATNU Records, […]
Interview with Kimra – Songs For You
Singer Songwriter Kimra was raised in the Joplin, MO area and started writing music at 14 when she taught herself to play guitar. Kimra connected with Winter Records in Nashville, TN who was very interested in her writing style and voice which, they believed, stood out. In December 2014 she recorded/released her first 3 song […]
Interview with Bill Abernathy – Crossing Willow Creek
In this interview spotlight, I chat with Bill Abernathy about his new album Crossing Willow Creek, challenges, motivations, listening preferences and more. Be sure to check out our feature on Crossing Willow Creek, available here. Full Q&A along with links and music below. Where are you from and what style of music do you create? […]
Bill Abernathy Shares Stories Over Beautiful, Folk Soundscapes, Crossing Willow Creek Now Available
Kansas City, Missouri based singer/songwriter Bill Abernathy has arrived with his latest album, Crossing Willow Creek, which takes us a on a journey through enchanting roots music sound beds that set the tone for his prolific storytelling approach to writing. A story that might resonate with some of us, Bill fell in love with music […]
Interview with Shane Carroll – The Mice That Reign In Horrow
In this interview spotlight, I chat with Shane Carroll about influences, motivations, challenges, his latest project and more. Full Q&A along with links and music below. Where are you from and what style of music do you create? (In your own words, not necessarily in marketing terms or by popular genre classifications.) Louisiana. But now […]
Interview with Nathan Miller – Moonlight In Missouri
In this interview spotlight, I chat with Nathan Miller about his latest release, challenges, motivations and more. Full Q&A along with links and music below. Moonlight in Missouri by Nathan Miller Where are you from and what style of music do you create? (In your own words, not necessarily in marketing terms or by popular […]
Interview with Calvin Arsenia – Toxic
Calvin Arsenia has built a reputation for turning the arts world on its head. While the harp has allowed this Kansas City native to become a man of the world (gaining followings in Paris, Edinburgh, and at the Outlyre festival in Austria), it’s his unique ability to craft a stimulating setting at his live shows […]
