There’s a certain power in the softness of “Traveling Mercies,” the latest album from country-folk artist Emily Scott Robinson. Her voice is elegant, telling a variety of vivid stories as we weave between the 12 tracks. It’s a playback of mini movies Robinson has either experienced or been inspired by on her journey through life. […]
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I’m Covered In Tattoos and I Bang On Drums
The Coathangers drummer dishes on her beginnings in music
Some people were born to rock. Stephanie Luke and The Coathangers are definitely those people. Starting a band on a whim because of pure passion and no desire to do anything else is pure evidence of that. You won’t get anything weak from the Atlanta-conceived band. They come full force; no regrets. Over the phone […]
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Aqueous Continues To Grow
“Color Wheel” proves the band’s musical evolution isn’t close to ending
It’s not often people can say that they’re living out their high school dreams. Of the people who are, most would say they’re the lucky ones. It’s especially a great achievement when the dreams are met alongside your friends. For alternative rock band Aqueous, early dreams formed in Buffalo, N.Y., have become today’s reality. “When […]
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Next Stop, The Motet
Lyle Divinsky shares how he went from playing in subways to Red Rocks
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 […]
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Life’s A Trip
How to accidentally find yourself in the music industry
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 […]
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Avoiding The Sophomore Slump
Cascade Crescendo preps for a second album
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 […]
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Dark Night Of The Soul
This Island Earth raises awareness for suicide and mental health
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. […]
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From the Bars of Miami
Magic City Hippies has come a long way
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 […]
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Expanding the Sounds of Bluegrass
How Nashville helped transform The Infamous Stringdusters
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 […]
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Garcia Peoples Head West
New Jersey rockers get the ball rolling with a solid debut
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, […]
