The Motet is an all-star-studded funk, jazz and Afrobeat band out of Denver, Colo. The members have gone through various looks over the years, with the latest lineup putting out a brilliant funk record called “Death or Devotion.” It seriously sounds like a time machine – one powered by dance, anyway. Lead singer Lyle Divinsky […]
Some might say Playboy Manbaby is a silly name for a band, or for anything, really. But maybe that’s the point? That’s something Robbie Pfeffer, lead singer of Playboy Manbaby, makes note of about himself and the Phoenix music scene. It’s more of a happy-to-be-here type of situation. You’ll notice that in the theatrical punk […]
Ryan LoPilato’s first musical project was under the name of Haunted Houses, started around 2009, when he was in high school. LoPilato says he would create and record through a process called “surrealist automatism,” which is defined as: “a method of art-making in which the artist suppresses conscious control over the making process, allowing the […]
Portland’s high-octane bluegrass band, Cascade Crescendo, will be releasing its sophomore album, “Chasing The Sun,” Feb. 15. Made up of Hunter White (guitar), Taylor Skiles (upright bass), Aden Beck (mandolin) and Harrison Olk on banjo, the guys really brought it this time around and are prepping for a stretch of release shows. The sun is […]
Most people know the difficulties that come with having a crush on someone. These problems have evolved over time; today we have social media and phones with dating apps like Tinder. The waves of communication are now permanently flowing. These are the issues that Bend-based rapper Amsterdam tackles on the new album, “Crush.” It details […]
Society has made some significant strides when it comes to talking about mental health. While there has been improvement, the discussion about it in art communities might still be lacking. Elijah Goodall of This Island Earth would like to see it become more open, and he and his friends have plans for helping accomplish that. […]
What started as a one-man band by Robbie Hunter has grown into much, much more. Now assembled with the skills of Pat Howard (drums) and John Coughlin (guitar), Magic City Hippies have moved from the bars of Miami (paid in free beer, I’m told) to playing festivals on their bucket list like Bonnaroo and Electric […]
If you were trying to get someone into bluegrass today, recommending this band or their recent album would probably be a solid start. The Infamous Stringdusters became Grammy winners in 2018 for the album, “Laws Of Gravity.” The Stringdusters work to bring a fresh take to bluegrass and try to push their musical boundaries. Even […]
The Bay Area—around 30 minutes north of Oakland, Calif.—is where Vocab Slick calls home. This is the same place where he got his start as a rapper. “When I heard the Black Sheep ‘The Choice Is Yours’ album, it changed my life,” says Slick of his early beginnings dabbling with music. “I got that album, […]
There’s a cliché about life and open doors, and in a sense, it’s kind of true. At least that’s something Tom Malach, guitar player in the alternative rock band, Garcia Peoples, is becoming more aware of following the release of their debut album, “Cosmic Cash.” We sat down with Malach to talk about the album, […]
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