The daughter of Haitian emigrants and activists, Folk singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist Leyla McCalla was born in Queens, New York City. The critically acclaimed artist is best known for her solo work, but as a [...]

Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you’ll already be familiar with Rock trio Khruangbin. Founded in Houston, Texas in 2010 by bassist / vocalist Laura Lee (Ochoa), guitarist / vocalist Mark Speer, and drummer [...]

Award-winning Folk / Blues guitarist Sue Foley was born in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. She was introduced to Blues music at an early age – via bands like The Rolling Stones – and started to learn [...]

Newly relocated from her longtime home in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, North Carolina-based singer, songwriter, and guitarist Rosali Middleman – better known simply as Rosali – first came to the attention of music critics and fans in [...]

Formed in Waregem, Belgium in 1995, Aborted is a Death Metal / Grindcore band fronted by vocalist – and sole original member – Sven de Caluwé. While the group’s line up has changed several times [...]

Over four decades after it was first published, THE COLOR PURPLE’s powerful story continues to touch the hearts and minds of new generations. Alice Walkers’ book was published in 1982 and was a critical success, [...]

While Zakk Sabbath’s name may be a cheeky homage to the iconic Hard Rock / Heavy Metal band Black Sabbath, this Rock trio is more than you’re average tribute band. Led by acclaimed guitarist Zakk [...]

Ace Frehley – born Paul Frehley in The Bronx, New York – is a Rock ‘n’ Roll legend. As a founding member of KISS, Ace came to prominence in 1974 when the group released the [...]

Singer, songwriter, and musician Laura Jane Grace is best known as the leader of Punk/Alternative band Against Me! She began her musical journey in Gainesville, Florida when she discovered Punk Rock while attending junior high [...]

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