Independent musician and activist Wren Astra brings a rare fusion of both artistic creativity and academic depth, as both an indies blue musician and esteemed professor at USC.
Her latest single, “Concussed,” delves into the pressing societal issue of intimate partner violence and explores enduring a concussion at the hands of her abuser.
Daniel Marella is an emerging singer/songwriter within the Southern California rock and roll scene, making waves with a fearless fusion of boldness and sincerity. Originally hailing from the Bay Area, his music weaves his experiences, blending the demanding expectations of academia and extracurricular pursuits, along with the memorable moments from his beer-soaked years as a […]
In this interview spotlight, we catch up with Hazel Gaze to chat about the latest single/video (Who’s Sorry Now), the songwriting process, how the 70s inspired this song, and more. Full Q&A along with links and music below. What inspired the lyrical theme behind “Who’s Sorry Now”? Can you share any personal experiences or influences […]
Dela Kay, who hails from the vibrant music scene of Nashville, TN, draws inspiration from artists such as The Maine, Maggie Lindemann, Paramore, and Avril Lavigne. “Nasty” follows the success of her previous singles, “IDWTAY” and “Let You Down,” which have amassed over 210K streams and secured a spot on Shazam’s Best New Music Apple Playlist. Dela Kay, who identifies as a songwriter first […]
“Something To Lose” is the latest single from Faint Halos, led by singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Paul Hashemi.
Musician and filmmaker, Jessica “Jess” Silber, has released her first music video, “It Hurts to Love a Woman“. The video was a winner at the Global Music Awards, The IndieFEST Film Awards, a finalist at the New York Short Film Festival, a semi-finalist at Blow-Up Arthouse Filmfest, a nominee at the LA Independent Women Film […]
In this interview spotlight, I chat with Noam Peri about the latest music, AI, 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. You can […]
In this interview spotlight, I chat with Maya J about her new release (Princess), AI in music, dream collabs, and more. Full Q&A along with links and music below. Tell us a bit about your newest single “Princess,” what is the back story? “Princess” is a song for all the princesses out there. Sweetness and […]
In this interview spotlight, I catch up with Sonya Glass to chat about the new release (My Revenge), personal experiences, emotional intensity, and more. Full Q&A along with links and music below. Can you tell us about the inspiration behind your new single, “My Revenge.” What led you to explore the theme of empowerment through […]
In this interview spotlight, I chat with bedbug about the latest project, 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. You […]
