It’s difficult for a band to blend genres and still sound good in all of them. There are so many factors that can go wrong. However, Gwen has mastered this with their new album, “A Cure That Will Save the Both of Us.” Gwen is an alternative rock band based in New York City. Blending
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Nostalgia is easy to fake, but it’s much harder to actually earn. This full-length debut pulls it off convincingly, channeling 90s alt-rock and classic rock without ever feeling like a costume. The Eternal Conflict marks the first LP from Seattle rocker Erik Hansen. He’s joined by a tight, road-tested band: drummer Kip Rondorf, bassist Carl
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-Where to Spend, Where to Save, and What to Avoid as you plan your next independent music release. Independent artists rarely have unlimited money. The good news is that a smart release does not require it. What matters more is knowing which expenses actually improve the music, the presentation, or the chance of reaching the
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We all have enough experience to know relationships can be difficult, especially when two people have different goals in life. Dusty Edinger explores that with his newest single, “Beginning To Break,” with a genuine sound that is easy to get lost in. Dusty Edinger is a singer-songwriter who has taken years perfecting his craft. Using
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You don’t need a record label to have a team. You need the right people helping you do the things you can’t do alone. Being an independent artist often means wearing every hat. You’re the songwriter. You’re the performer. You’re handling social media, booking shows, answering emails, creating graphics, uploading releases, and trying to find
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The world is loud and chaotic on a day to day basis, and that can make someone incredibly overwhelmed. What people really need in times like this is to take a step back and just breathe in the cool air of a new day. That feeling is what you get when you listen to Ruby
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Disaster rarely arrives with sirens and explosions; more often, it creeps in until strange feels normal. That’s the world Kenny Foster explores on his new single, “Sideways Apocalypse.” It turns quiet unease into something oddly comforting. The song leans into a slow, dreamy melody that carries a feel-good vibe. Underneath, though, the lyrics drift somewhere
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Ten years behind a drum kit will teach a musician plenty about patience. Sometimes, though, it takes a pandemic to finally push someone to the front of the stage. Paul Totten’s debut album, Brightland Shines, is exactly that kind of arrival. It’s the sound of a percussionist-turned-songwriter finally stepping into his own voice, after years
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