Known for his work with funk rock band Yttrium, Daniel Balogh steps forward as daniB to put bass guitar at the center of a progressive metal record. His playing growls, shifts, and dominates alongside Tak Fullhouse’s searing guitar work and 3L3V3N’s dynamic drumming. The album proves technical virtuosity and genuine songcraft can coexist. Daniel Balogh […]
Where Jazz Ends and Metal Begins: Roeland Celis Blurs Every Line on “The Human Element”
Some musicians spend their careers mastering one language. Roeland Celis has spent his learning several, and on his new EP “The Human Element” – officially releasing April 24 2026 – he finally speaks them all at once. The Brussels-based guitarist and composer has long operated across a broad musical spectrum, but this four-track release represents […]
The Music Therapy Experiment: “Irreplaceable” – Healing the Soul Through Sound
In a world where life raced forward without respite, Dr. John Kline emerged as the maestro behind The Music Therapy Experiment, a solo project that was born out of sheer necessity. Immersed in the study of music and psychology during his formative years, Kline’s relentless pursuit never waned. From Montana to Nebraska, Arizona to Pennsylvania, […]
Bride Of Chaotica – “Ghosts on Television” – honest artisans of their craft
Classic, Acid, Psychedelic, Fusion and Progressive rock sophistication with none of the pretentiousness that often steals the souls of these genres. “Ghosts on Television”, the second album by Bride Of Chaotica, is an adventure of purist craftsmanship. The magic is in the playing and the production, every tiny detail comes with its own profound meaning, […]
Echo Pearl Varsity: “Dopener” – musically inclined on a whole other level!
Portland, Oregon-based band, Echo Pearl Varsity performs a blend of jazz-fusion and post-rock. The band began taking shape in the summer of 2012 with the joining of guitarist-singer and lead songwriter Sam Luna, and drummer, Ian Taylor. The later additions of bassist Nolan Henderson and saxophonist Levi Downey completed what started as a project on […]
Phantom Pop: “Hometown” combines an ear-endearing melody and sweeping harmonics
Phantom Pop is an instrumental band from Brooklyn, NY. The group combines elements of funk, soul, and R&B with the improvisation of jazz to create their own sound. Originally formed by Dave Lowenthal simply to create an album, Phantom Pop has gone on to tour the east coast, southern, and Midwest U.S. The first self-titled […]
