Grace to Grit: The Sonic Shift of American Velocity Strap in and hit play—Marc Soucy’s “American Velocity” is a sonic whiplash that’ll leave you wide-eyed. Released as both a single and music video, this instrumental masterpiece kicks off like a dignified procession through a classical soundscape. It’s all poise and precision at first, with elegant […]
King In Yellow – Dream Weapon
A Sonic Shiver in the Summer Heat – “Dream Weapon” by King In Yellow There’s something wild and worn about Dream Weapon — like flipping through an old zine under fluorescent lights at midnight, feeling both awake and a little undone. King In Yellow, hailing from Kingston, NY, unleashes a track that pulses with raw […]
Marcus: the Apex Predator! – Newborn Fossil
Detroit’s Marcus: the Apex Predator! returns with Newborn Fossil, feels like a raw nerve plugged directly into an amplifier. After a hiatus that included a pandemic and side projects, the trio—Kevin Watts (vocals/guitar), Nick Marko (drums), and Sean Bondareff (bass)—have crafted a record that’s both jagged and melodic, chaotic yet controlled. The title track, Newborn […]
KEEF – I Can See A Future
Marching Into the Light with KEEF’s “I Can See A Future” KEEF’s latest single, I Can See A Future, is a statement. From the first bright shimmer of guitar to the chorus that practically begs to be shouted in unison at a sweaty gig, this indie anthem radiates a rare kind of hopefulness: grounded, defiant, […]
An Interview With Prem Byrne
What’s the story behind your latest song/album? This song came to me over 20 years ago when I was trying something new and difficult–teaching English in Vietnam. New country and a completely new line of work. The music and words came to me one night in my hotel room, during the first difficult days of […]
An Interview with Alexander Joseph
What’s the story behind your latest song/album? After being woken one night many years ago by a clear, yet invisible voice repeating the words “Saint David”, I had two questions – what could this mean, and what should I do about it? I was at a spiritual crossroads at the time having rediscovered my childhood […]