Between rhythms, riffs, beats, and melodies, the stories unfurl - driven by characters immortalized in the lyrics. Storytelling drives both Chapell’s writing and his live show. The New York band led by enigmatic front man Alan Chapell recounts real and raw stories throughout a prolific catalog of genre-agnostic pop amplified by rock energy, new wave soul.
Read MoreInterview: Carolee Rainey - Serendipity
Carolee Rainey has never been afraid to forge her own path. When she was a teenager, she ran away from the music conservatory she was attending, hopped on a train with her guitar and a small bag of belongings and headed west. She wound up at a hotel in Glacier National Park performing nightly shows with other music students.
Read MoreInterview: common goldfish - Shout Louder
Tottenham’s common goldfish recently made his debut with ‘Feel The Fuzz’, the fuzzed-out ode to 90s indie-rock that was supported by Clash Magazine, Joy of Violent Movement, LDN Magazine and more. The UK artist’s sophomore track is ‘Shout Louder’, which is common goldfish’s answer to an elevating summer track.
Read MoreInterview: Confidential - Slipping Away
UK-based lofi hip-hop artist Confidential blends classical influences with old-school hip-hop production and an exploration of mental health issues to reflect his individualism and feeling of being an outsider. After years of playing all over the country in hard rock and alternative metal bands, changed direction to become a solo artist.
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Interview: Cynthia Hamar - Shaken
Alberta-born Métis singer-songwriter Cynthia Hamar is no stranger to the Canadian music scene. With three studio albums under her belt and many kilometres on the road - including a tour across Canada by train (through VIA Rail’s on Board program) - Hamar can execute timeless songs that stand up with the sound of Buffy Sainte-Marie, Tom Waits.
Read MoreInterview: Cisco Guerrero - Puerto Grande
Cisco Guerrero introduces himself to the people with “Puerto Grande”, an international project in spanish, featuring best independent latin singers. In this song you can find his music world who finally inspired him: catchy vocal melodies in the style of Coti and Juanes, lyrics that tells you tales of happy buskers while playing for girls who stops to listen to him.
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Interview: Ceyeo - Trying
Ceyeo announces the release of the pop, hip-hop, R&B single ‘Trying’. Ceyeo is an independent artist from Chicago who creates diverse, literate, emotionally intricate songs that subvert rock and pop conventions with an accessible alt electronic rock feel. This is an artist who combines electric guitar, bass, drums and synths.
Read MoreInterview: Claire Littley - Running Back
Many recognise Claire Littley as the voice behind the performance of ‘Fly Me To The Moon’ featured on ‘Neon Genesis Evangelion’; the hugely successful Japanese anime. Her version is an iconic rendering of a classic song which has been streamed hundreds of millions of times across the internet and often preferred to Frank Sinatra’s version.
Read MoreInterview: Celestial North - When The Gods Dance
Lake District based Scottish solo artist Celestial North marks her return with her intoxicating new single ‘When The Gods Dance’ which invites you into the heart of her fascinating wyrd-dreampop world. It’s a cosmic detour into a land of impossibility and beauty - bathed in folklore, the ancient and the unknown.
Read MoreInterview: Clifford - Too Big Too Strong
Clifford is a musician who plays the bass guitar, keyboards, and electronic drums. "Too Big Too Strong" is about having faith in yourself and facing your fears head on. Clifford wrote, recorded, and produced this track in his home studio, which he uses to write, record, and produce all of his music.
Read MoreInterview: Colt Sterk - Changed Her Mind
Colt Sterk is a country singer/songwriter from Eagle, Idaho. He is a graduate from the US Military Academy at West Point and is currently serving in the US Army as a Blackhawk pilot. Colt released his debut single "Grandpa's Truck" on December 4th, 2020.
Read MoreInterview: Chris Comhaill - School
The self-produced, debut single from Chris Comhaill explores ideas around the passage of time, nostalgia, growth and change viewed through the sun-flared lens of our formative years. The sound is modern, with a hint of Americana, featuring rich vocal harmonies, Steve Cropper inspired guitar and lustrous instrumentation weaving throughout.
Read MoreInterview: Caxiel - Out Of Time
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Interview: Craig Cooney - Realise
Dublin rapper Craig Cooney jumps into what’s sure to be an exciting new year for the rising artist with the release of a new single “Realise” produced by Chris Kabs, the melodic rap song features Craig’s signature quick and thoughtful lyrics, as well as a chance for him to show off his impressive singing voice.
Read MoreInterview: Cristal B. - Bittersweet
Cristal B. is an independent pop singer-songwriter based in Fort Lauderdale, FL. Music has been her passion since Cristal was a child. This passion led to her songwriting, performing in musicals, playing guitar & piano, and most recently - producing her own songs.
Read MoreInterview: Carley Varley - Fall
UK Rising Artist, Carley Varley is back with her latest Pop hit ‘Fall.’ After releasing the Indie Pop bop ‘Going Under’ this summer and the rather heart-breaking ‘Miss Me?’ this autumn, Carley is back, this time questioning being in love after such a short amount of time.
Read MoreInterview: Chris Hart - So Easy
Chris Hart is a producer, singer, and multi-instrumentalist based in Atlanta, GA. He has been playing guitar since he was 10 years old and now he writes and produce his own music. "So Easy" is a catchy, danceable pop tune with a lot of funk and jazz influence.
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