Cleveland-born rock quartet Thaddeus Anna Greene feels familiar even upon the first listen. Formed in 2010 by then-14-year-old lead vocalist TJ Maclin, the band has gradually gained traction, getting picked up by ReverbNation’s invite-only artist development program, CONNECT, and showcasing at New York City’s CMJ Festival. After receiving the opportunity to record in Jimi Hendrix’ […]
The beauty of music is the fact that you can take it in any direction you want. There is no need to stay strictly within one style. Experimentation and creativity are the keys to making something that will stand the test of time. We recently came across the music of Crooked Eye Tommy which strays […]
Even after gaining huge worldwide success, there will always be that simple joy of an artist to do what they truly love. It all starts with writing and singing songs. That passion never leaves no matter what successes you have. Take for example the legendary Ann Wilson and her band Heart. The career, as well […]
We all need a little help from our friends. Even when you choose to be a solo musician, you need the help of other artists in the scene. Whether it be to add a particular sound that they are known for or just to lend an ear of support you should lean on your partners […]
Minnesota born and Florida raised, Breanna Barbara has created a psychedelic Western with Mirage Dreams. Each song plays like a showdown of Wild West stories passed down from generations. Enter the musky, muffled bar room of Barbara’s travels and get a treat into the insight of an outlaw of music. Breanna Barbara Blows Past Tumbleweeds […]
Everyone loves a little tambourine feature in the songs they listen to, am I right? Exactly. Well if you’ve been searching for a tune drenched in tambourine clanging wonders, look no further than “Going Down Slow” by Rick Shaffer of Tarock Music. Rick Shaffer Wastes No Time This track starts off very upbeat, giving you no […]
“Slaughterhouse Blues” may not be the most inviting song title, but if you’re looking for a true rock and roll sound, this might just be where you want to look for it. This track by Brooklyn based rock group Skunkmello (if nothing else, are they inventive with names, or what?) comes from their new album Hot […]
There are certain mixes of musical styles that will always jump out at me and force be to dive into the sound of the band. When a group has the bravery to take their music to an original place, regardless of what the mainstream “scene” expects, big things can come out of it. We recently […]
