The songs on Mid-Century Man are influenced not only by the Beatles and other British Invasion-era acts — including American participants like The Byrds, The Beau Brummels, The Turtles and others — but also by prog rock, psychedelia, West Coast jazz and even some music hall odes. The overriding theme of the album is love: […]
Prepare for an Exciting, Genre-Blending Sonic Experience – Super Squid’s Flow Diner Now Available
Every once in a while an artist or album comes through my inbox that manages to completely satisfy my need for something refreshing, exciting, engaging and distinct. Today, that honor goes to Super Squid and the new album Flow Diner. Flow Diner is a genre-blending voyage through experimental, progressive, avant-garde rock which manages to infuse […]
Interview with Dabster Gentelmen – Death or Life
Dabster Gentleman is a creative duo founded by Dale Thompson and Myles Barfield. Their approach to songwriting is refreshing, distinct, and all their own. In this interview spotlight, I chat with Myles about the band, their music, technology, challenges and much more. Full Q&A along with links and music below. Where are you from and […]
Interview with The Ivory Piece
The Ivory Piece have arrived with their self-titled debut EP. Listeners are invited to take an immersive dive into the world of The Ivory Piece, and are rewarded with tracks that build to anthemic climaxes and poetic lyrics which carefully explore the deepest parts of the human psyche. In this interview spotlight, I chat with […]
Post Death Soundtrack Create Epic Sonic & Visual Experiences, It Will Come Out of Nowhere Now Available!
Post Death Soundtrack create more than just music. They create fully immersive experiences that stimulate your entire sensory system. When you click play on their new album It Will Come Out Of Nowhere, you are going to be greeted with a thrilling, experimental, psychedelic, prog-goth-industrial-rock that is quite unlike anything you’ve probably listened to before. […]
Blue Midnight Creates Cinematic Rock Soundscapes, Eternal Wish Now Available
Los Angeles based dream metal outfit Blue Midnight delivers epic walls of sound which are equal parts cinematic and progressive while elegantly managing to melt our faces off with sweetly satisfying yet appropriately chunky guitar tones. It’s an added bonus that their intense walls of sound overwhelm the sensory system…in all the best ways. In […]
Interview with The Mayan Factor, Jam Their Powerful New Single, Hope, Now!
Until a week or so ago, I had no idea who The Mayan Factor was or the fact they had been making music since 2003, at least. But there’s a lot more to this than another band finding it’s way into my inbox. I learned about The Mayan Factor from a long time fan. Hold […]
Fathom XIX Delivers Rock Music Exactly How I LOVE It! The Sky Beneath Now Available
It doesn’t happen very often but every once in a while an album comes through my inbox which gives me everything I truly love in a great rock record. Fathom XIX are the next band to achieve this status with their new album The Sky Beneath. Their funky, progressive, punk-infused, hard rockin’ soundscapes are The […]
Interview with Karma Fire – Make My Day
In this interview spotlight, I chat with Karma Fire about their latest project, challenges, motivations 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.) Karma Fire are a […]
Sam Fishman Delivers Progressive Rock Novel with End of Time, Music and Storytelling At Its Finest
The alias Natural Drummer is more than just a cool sounding name. Sam Fishman really is a natural drummer. Sam has known this fact since he was in high school. Back in 2004, he was chosen to lead a five-piece percussion ensemble on a tour around Europe when he joined the American Music Abroad program. […]
