The modern rock scene may be dominated by bands who produce both music and lyrics, but Valence is a four-piece group out of Westchester, N.Y., who is determined to take a stand for the value of purely instrumental music and its ability to tell a story even without words. And they do it with their […]
Marty O’Reilly and the Old Soul Orchestra – “Pray for Rain” – poignant and affecting
Strings aren’t just set aside for Celtic or orchestral groups—they’ve found their way back into acoustic Americana on Marty O’Reilly and the Old Soul Orchestra’s debut studio album, Pray for Rain. A predominately strings-based trio, aside from occasional harmonica features, the group blends soulful Americana with shades of folk and blues to create a sound […]
The Norine Braun Chronicles: Journal of a Grassroots Musician – Released
Award-winning bluesy artist with a siren’s voice, Norine Braun has released, The Norine Braun Chronicles: Journal of a Grassroots Musician. The documentary is an entertaining and engaging look at “life on the road” for a working musician. An eclectic creator, Norine Braun expresses universal themes and paints refreshing and meaningful musical landscapes. At times miraculously […]
Dechard – Producer, Dj and Sound Designer
Dechard (born 21 July 1989), is a producer, dj and sound designer, born and raised in Italy with Belgian origins. He usually works on modular sounds and his vibe is vintage yet also modern. He always manages to keep his tracks unique in detail, supporting the arrangement over a stomping groove, which results chic at […]
Robert Haggarty – “RH” is unique, with a rhythmic flow and creative use of words
Robert Haggarty is a rapper and producer who attended Columbia College Chicago, graduating with a major in fiction writing and a significant number of poetry classes under his belt. He started rapping after being introduced to underground hip hop by a friend back in 2008, and taking a few years while at school to hone […]
J Metro moving from independent to mainstream
J Metro released his latest single “Bodyguard” in, November of 2014, through The Orchard/Sony Music Entertainment Distribution Platform. Since its release J has been on the hot single sales chart by Billboard, first peaking at number 21 and now as of January 1, 2015, he came in at number 12 on that same chart. With […]
Trinity Ward has earned notable recognition for his recordings
While sci-fi may not be the first thing people think to fuse with music, independent artist Trinity Ward has crafted a way to blend electronic music with a science fiction theme, one of his biggest loves next to creating music. He calls this fusion scifitronica. A solo artist on keyboards, including synths and samples, and […]
Album Review: Silva Sound – “Lucid Silvan Dub” – combines the beachy vibes of dub with psychedelic art
Dub music, with its offbeat, laidback rhythms and up-tempo, pounding lyrics, has a cool, relaxed feel to it already. But Silva Sound take that feeling one step further by infusing dub with a lucidity and psychedelic nature that elevates dub both musically and spiritually and takes listeners on a deep and soulful journey through space and […]
All Music and Efforts Point to Creating a Cult Following for Electro Hop artist – 2Four
Electro hop phenom 2Four dedicates his time and talents to amassing a loyal cult following, most recently including the release of his latest EP, Intergalactic, and the time he spends connecting with fans online. When it comes to Nashville electro hop artist 2Four, it’s not just about the music—it’s about the fans too. In De’Andre […]
Album Review: Ursina – “Hiding Behind A Mask EP” – the softness of pop and folk music
Fresh out of Switzerland, award-winning vocalist Ursina received much praise for her 2013 recording, the EP Time Is a Thief, and she’s followed up that album with her latest effort, the Hiding Behind A Mask EP. The album demonstrates the path she’s taken with her music and the maturity her music has experienced as she […]
