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Ranzel X Kendrick Takes Us Up To ‘Hill Country Hip’

Ranzel X Kendrick’s latest release, ‘Hill Country Hip – Best of Rxk’ captures the essence of country music, revived with a refreshing zest. Kendrick’s artistry breathes life into a genre that’s often overlooked in today’s musical mainstream. With each track, Kendrick transports listeners to the heart of country music, infusing every note with authenticity and […]

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‘Maybe You’re The Reason’ is David Vogel’s cathartic new single.

Artists leaving California and New York for Nashville Tennessee is a thing. I know a few who left California and made a name for themselves in Nashville. Originally from New York, David Vogel also made the move down south. Speaking of moves, he’s made a few. Appearing on The Voice, a recently signed a pub/ production […]

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Them Dirty Roses Light It Up with ‘Candle In The Dark’

Them Dirty Roses achieve a perfect blend of old-school Southern Rock and present-day Hard Rock on the band’s new single “Candle In The Dark.”  Released March 1st, 2024 on Garden Party Records, “Candle In The Dark” is a strong, mid-speed cut that goes all out from the jump. It’s built on huge-sounding guitars, tough drumming, […]

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Knowledge To Get Known

Unleash Your Inner Rockstar: A Guide to Thrilling Open Mic Nights

Open mic night offers amateur entertainers and every closet crooner a chance to step into the spotlight. An open mic (short for open microphone) is an event where public members can freely take to the stage to showcase unbridled talent, be it singing, poetry, comedy, spoken word performance, or even circus acts. The non-competitive atmosphere […]

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New Colossus Festival Makes Its Comeback

In the vibrant heart of the Lower East Side, a beacon of indie music culture flickers to life as The New Colossus Festival makes its grand return. Celebrating its fifth year, this dynamic festival, which initially graced the streets of New York in 2019, continues to champion the spirit of independent music. From March 6 […]

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Extra Time Spaces It Out With ‘Songs With Long Titles’

With much of modern music going the all digital route there seems to be some soul lost. The amount of production tricks and tools used to “fix” every note suck out the natural life of well written songs. Fortunately there are still bands like Extra Time out there that are keeping the classic sound alive. […]

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Kurt Hagardorn is ‘An Analog Man In A Digital World’

Take a man out of the country, but you can’t take the country out of the man. My ongoing thought as I listened to Kurt Hagardorn’s new album An Analog Man In A Digital World. From New Orleans to North Carolina and now a Portland Oregon resident. He’s moved around a bit. His heart must still be in […]

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Punk Mafia is Not Quiet With ‘Radio Silence EP’

March 1st, 2024, Punk Mafia presents their Radio Silence EP, the first of a series, to Spotify and all the major services via Earth Program/Virgin Music. Hear the record here. Inspired by Joy Division, The Ramones, Type O Negative, Ministry & The Deadboys, the recordings were produced by M.O.B. and R-Low, with all instruments/vocals + lyrics […]