Rose Pedal Asks “How Did I End Up Here?”

Emerging from Ohio’s growing indie scene, Rose Pedal is crafting a sound that refuses to sit comfortably in one genre. The trio combines emotionally driven songwriting with sleek modern production, blending layered vocals, textured beats, and atmospheric instrumentation into something that feels both polished and authentic. Their music can shift from dreamy introspection to emotionally
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IBG Interview – 8 Questions With… Azwel

Songwriting is like any other artistic profession. The more you do it, the better you will get. There are no shortcuts and passion and drive are needed. We recently came across Azwel, who has been creating music for over 20 years. That test of time has refined a style that hits all the right spots
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Afghan Whigs Are Back For 40th Anniversary

There are reunion/anniversary tours… and then there are statements. When The Afghan Whigs hit the stage at Webster Hall on April 30, expect the latter. Celebrating 40 years as one of rock’s most compelling outliers, the Cincinnati-born band has never fit neatly into any scene—and that’s exactly the point. Emerging in 1986, the Afghan Whigs
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Tim Hort Explores Emotional Depth on ‘No Dissociation’

Some albums feel like a collection of songs. Others feel like a world you step into. No Dissociation by Tim Hort firmly lands in the latter category. Spanning 22 tracks, the double record unfolds like a late-night stream of consciousness—moody, layered, and deeply human. The Chicago-based songwriter blends elements of alt-rock, shoegaze, and folk-leaning psychedelia
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