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Interview with Samantha Martin

Darren talks to the fantastic Canadian singer-songwriter Samantha Martin In 2014, Martin formed an 11-piece blues/soul band, Samantha Martin & Delta Sugar. The band’s name is a reference to southern blues traditions. Their debut record Send the Nightingale was released in 2015. As of 2020, Samantha Martin has been nominated for thirteen Maple Blues [more…]

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FAETOOTH: NAVIGATING THE LABYRINTH OF FAIRY-DOOM

By Lily O’Delia  In the smog-choked sprawl of Los Angeles, where DIY scenes often flicker and fade, Faetooth has managed to build something remarkably permanent. Since coining the term “Fairy Doom” in 2019, the trio—Jenna, Ari, and Rah—have weathered skepticism to become architects of a sound that is as ethereal as it is bone-crushing. [more…]

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Phil Shouse: Out Loud and Flying Solo

By Justin Smulison For more than two decades, Philip Shouse has built a reputation as one of rock’s most dependable axemen—cutting his teeth as a touring guitarist for Gene Simmons, Ace Frehley and John Corabi, and in 2020, trading riffs with legends as a full-time member of Accept. Shouse has been busy [more…]

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Interview with Sarabeth Linden of Tower 

By Lily O’Delia  Few metal bands capture the pulse of New York City quite like Tower. Tower was forged in the grit and urgency of the city’s metal scene; the band has steadily built a reputation for delivering traditional heavy metal with ferocity, conviction, and a modern edge. Fronted by the commanding voice of Sarabeth Linden, Tower has emerged [more…]

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Boone Froggett – Otis Interview

Interview By Smudge Smith Southern Rock is an interesting term. What does it really mean? Well, most of the great Southern Rock bands incorporate elements of old school R&B, Soul, Rock n Roll and Blues. Thus, melding a sound and feel. I was lucky enough to have seen Otis at the Ramblin’ [more…]

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A ‘Pep Talk’ with Last Scene Alive

By Justin Smulison Last Scene Alive is a new jazz trio comprised of saxophonist Graham Robertson, synth and keys maestro Zack Be and drummer Sean Sidley. These three musicians have performed with various other groups, and their debut, World Class Pep Talk, will undoubtedly get your attention upon its independent digital release [more…]