Interview: Joku - Infatuation

John Wilcox, (Joku) is an Asian American singer/songwriter/producer who blends classic rock and blues roots with modern pop production under the alias known as Joku. The 1975, Charlie Puth, and John Mayer are the strongest influences for Joku. Infatuation depicts a lustful relationship that is built on obsession, not trust.

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Interview: Said Sara - Same

San Francisco singer-songwriter/multi-instrumentalist Said Sara (aka David Benson) is coming full-circle. The alt-folk acoustic Said Sara is a genuine extension of singer-songwriter David Benson’s musical and psychological essence. Its music is as all-encompassing as it is personal. As a child of the 70’s, he grew up on the singer-songwriters of that era: Stevens, Croce, Taylor, Buckingham.

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Interview: Sano Hill - Dancer

Sano Hill is a singer-songwriter based in Galway (Ireland) currently finalising his debut album for release in Spring 2023. His songs are inspired by life, love and loss and he has played to audiences in the US and Ireland with his work released already to critical acclaim on compilation albums, including 'Origin: See the Light', 'New Horizons', and 'Inundations'.

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Interview: scxtty - Life Through Roses

Life Through Roses, the focus track, is about finding closure within a relationship. It’s often hard to find that closure with the other person especially when you don’t want to talk to them, so scxtty guess he found it through the past years of working on himself and growing older. The song speaks his story and the difficulties of moving on but reassuring yourself that it is okay to move on.

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Interview: Domax - New Moon

New Moon's 6-track EP was written and recorded at Domax studio at Jam International HQ in London, U.K. All the tracks are played on his Monopoly synthesizer with a live drummer. Domax wanted to make an EP with big tunes, a big beat, and loads of energy, all surrounded by a rich, lush sound world.

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Interview: Kmalectro - chez moi

Kmalectro's "chez moi" is about humans staying awake in order to use and not be used by AI. That's his idea and the message of his song. Keep the house: "chez moi"—you can buy a house but not a home. Keep your home safe and worm-free; do not sell just a house. Just let a part of you perform, not your whole self.

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Interview: Anousha Nazari - Caravane

Born in Sari, near the Caspian Sea, Anousha Nazari began singing with Iranian local orchestras. Parallel to her musical studies, she studied Architecture and graduated in 2012. Winner of the Tehran Music International Festival Prize in the choir section in 2013 and 2014, she has participated in various national and international festivals and performed in the most prestigious halls in Iran.

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Interview: Podge Lane - Change In The Weather

‘Change In The Weather’ is third single off of Lane’s anticipated sophomore album, ‘Common Country Misconceptions’, set for release March this year. This is the first Podge Lane release of 2023, after an exciting 2022 which included a full tour for his debut album ‘Outer Monologues’ in Ireland and London, press and media coverage from Hot Press Magazine, American Songwriter, RTÉ.

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Interview: Ty Brasel - TRANSCENDENT

Ty Brasel was born in Memphis, TN, where he grew up at the intersection of East Memphis & Olive Branch, MS. This area, referred to by locals as “Memphissippi,” is where Ty first recognized his passion for music. Ty’s upbringing in the “Bible belt” had him well acquainted with religion and church at a young age.

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Interview: Larissa Rook - exit

Larissa Rook is a singer-songwriter residing outside of Austin, Texas. She is also a breast cancer survivor and much of her music reflects her experience as a cancer survivor. Her new song “exit” manages to touch on several themes in under it’s short less than 3 minutes. Yes, it can be considered a song about being a cancer survivor.

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Interview: John Keenan - Mind of a Madman II

John Keenan is a rapper and producer who is known for his thought- provoking lyrics and unique approach to hip-hop. Born in Great Bend, Kansas, John discovered his musical talent at a young age and began honing his craft with brother Mark. After attending Kansas State University where he developed his skills as an artist, writer, producer, and engineer, he released his first mixtape, "Mind of a Madman,."

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Interview: DEANO - Tillman

Dean Patrick Schumacher, aka DEANO, was born in Southfield, Michigan (a suburb of Detroit). Influenced by Rock & Roll, Blues, Disco, R & B, Funk, and Country during the 70s, he picked up the guitar as a Christmas gift when he was 10 and then promptly quit playing for the next 30 years. At age 40, he rediscovered his passion for the guitar and for writing music.

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Interview: NEO 10Y - GODDEX

NEO 10Y wants us to connect with our inner super power on anthemic and psychedelic new single, GODDEX. Drawing us in with a refined, psychedelic synth, textured riser, and immersive drums, NEO 10Y opens GODDEX with luscious, atmospheric vocals as he seductively delivers the opening prose, “Thembo Goddex you made me feel at one, with you… and you think I’m sexy too..”

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Interview: Domax - Volca

Domax is a multi-instrumentalist based in London, UK. As a session musician, he has worked with Sister Sledge, Incognito, Emeli Sandé, and Maverick Sabre. He brings a new melodic driven sound to the scene, drawing inspiration from Kraftwerk, Apex Twin, Squarepusher, Neu, The Yellow Magic Orchestra, and the Cocteau twins.

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Interview: Groundstate - Floating Away

Groundstate, the rock duo formed by brothers Aidan and Connor Smith, have released their new single “Floating Away” on streaming platforms. The band recorded the effort with producer Jim Wirt (Incubus, Hoobastank, Centershift) during the pandemic along with other tracks for their upcoming 3rd full-length album, The Things We Leave Unsaid.

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Interview: Tha Building - TYBAH

Tha Building is new funk/soul/rock collective out of the SF Bay Area. What differentiates this groove monster from its forefathers is that Tha Building is a self-contained band with its own body of booty shaking songs, ready to break out of the studio and hit the stage. Their debut release, Outside Ourselves, winds through an exhilarating mélange of indie-funk, hip-hop, Motown and Stax vintage soul, R&B balladry.

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