In 2007, not all that long ago I really attached myself to the pop-punk music scene. The appeal of themes of being a teenager with feelings no one else understood or being a socially awkward kid were something all too common to me. The memories attached to music for…
Seeds is the 5th studio album from TV on the Radio, a band who wears their creativity on their sleeves and using their collective minds to infuse elements of 80s synth pop and rock with modern alternative rock flare. From the album art to experimental sound, Seeds is an…
Coming from Ghana, Africa, Mawule is an example of striving through hardship and pursuing dreams despite said hardship. Contrast Control happily welcomes Mawule into the family as he shares via an interview with me about his life, music, and drive to move forward to a bright future. Mawule’s latest…
From middle school friends with a dream of creating a band and music they feel will help connect the world, now Grammy nominated and featuring a star studded guest cast on Amid the Noise and Haste, SOJA have made their dreams come true and more as they have released their…
Jay Woodward comes from LA with a sound that is euphoric, giving a sense of drifting away in the ocean just taking in the deep blue sky over head. Jay went into this project with the view of an art project. Starting with the canvas, his haunting acoustics and…
Priding himself on being one of the top lyricists from Philadelphia, PA, Chill Moody brings a thoughtful message and wide vocabulary to the rap game. After graduating Overbrook High School, Chill moved on to attend Millersville University where he learned to sharpen his rhyming skills. The importance in Chill Moody’s…
It’s not every day I get the privilege of talking with a person such as Amy Kress. Amy is a contemporary singer whose bouts with cancer have motivated her to pursue what she’s always wanted to do. Sing. First diagnosed in 2011 and dealing with a recurrent, Amy has devoted…
Sohn is an electronic, pop musician from London but now based in Vienna, Austria. Sohn brings many unique elements to his craft as he is practically a one man show on music production and live gigs. With a slew of lights attached to his equipment he is even the entire…
30 Seconds to Mars – Self-titled Album Review #TBT My dad, Brother and I were at our local FYE music store in 2001. Looking through all the records we each made our selections of what we wanted. Going to the counter and ready to check out, the cashier tells us…
The Gothard Sisters are a dynamic all-female Irish music and dance group from the Pacific Northwest, USA. From sad folk songs to upbeat dance numbers these girls show that celtic music is alive! Big thanks to Grant Hoernke who emailed me and showed me the wonderful music these girls are making. As stated…
Poor Man’s Fame is a band from South Carolina that is big helping out their local community and providing all of us with some hard hitting, thought provoking songs. Tell The Story is comprised of 8 tracks that feature many relatable topics and has helped the band reach many listeners…
Several years ago, YouTube was shell-shocked in views as two identical twin sisters, Camille and Kennerly started sharing their harp duets with the world. Since then, The Harp Twins have astounded fan and critic alike as they cover popular songs in metal, video games, and movies and TV. Not feeling…
Mark Claytor – Lyrics Through Instruments Guitarist extraordinaire Mark Claytor recently spoke with me about his life and his music. What follows are the raw facts of a musician who deeply fell in love with his instrument and created the sound he wanted. Not many musicians get to his level…
By Small Ruin – Running Strong – ‘Year Of The Bull’ Album Review Naked & Running. Not a good way to start my article? Maybe not. But, it is a good way to start this musical journey with Athens, GA alternative rock band By Small Ruin. The albums is entitled…
Alexx Calise is an unsigned singer/songwriter from Fort Lauderdale, Florida. She has great talent and i wanted to feature on my sire as an Artist Spotlight. The song of the topic is Cry. a heartwarming look into the heart of this singer and a touching example of a ballad written with…
