Making music is a lifelong passion. Even when life goes in different directions, the passion for creating your own personal sound never disappears. So when the bug bites just get up and do it. Whether the song is just for you or the whole world to hear doesn’t matter. What matters is pursuing your musical […]
Funk-dance-rock vibes are making a comeback this summer and PONCÉ is here with their latest EP, Afterglow, to help this resurgence. PONCÉ is clearly unafraid to show their emotional side and sonic variety that is rarely reserved for indie rock. Harnessing the dance rhythms with guitar/synth combinations that are often unexplored in modern contexts, Afterglow […]
Some musicians have the blessing, or some say curse, of having music constantly bouncing around their heads. Of course, these songs always want to escape. Unfortunately, they may not always suit the band the artist is currently with. A prolific writer will have enough material for a full solo career as well. Our friend Andru […]
Musical styles will always be developing. Whether it be unique offshoots of one main genre or mashing together different genres to create something fresh, artists will always find new ways to make great music. Bringing classic sounds to new heights can give them new life as well. Our recent find DocFell & Co. is bringing […]
Being part of a band and performing as a solo musician are two very different actions. The comfort of being on stage with a bunch of buddies is stripped away when it is just you, your guitar, and voice out in front of a crowd. There is nowhere to hide and you must provide a […]
Sometimes it takes a long while to find your own voice in songwriting. The practice of learning and performing other people’s songs can create the basis for your own original style. For some it takes longer than others. It did not happen quickly for Mark Reitenga but it seems he has reached a state of […]
Born in New Jersey and raised on the West Coast, Ray William Roldan is known as someone with something to say. He came up listening to Elvis, Johnny Cash, Rick Nelson, Merle Haggart, George Jones and more. Ray picked up the guitar and harmonica in his late teens. But his heart was always in the […]
Good music does not always include upbeat, energetic beats. Sometimes, all you really need is a catchy song with a peaceful vibe and some soothing vocals. “The Red Carpet” by the powerful Americana duo Mouths of Babes. Coming from their new album Brighter in the Dark, which is due out next Friday, the 27th. The duo, comprised […]
