Symphonic Metal band Beyond the Black was formed in Mannheim, Germany in 2014. Fronted by vocalist Jennifer Haben, the group originally featured guitarists Nil Lesser and Christopher Hummels, keyboardist Michael Hauser, bassist Erwin Schmidt, and drummer Tobias Derer. They made their first significant live appearance at the Wacken Open Air festival in 2014 before releasing their debut album, SONGS OF LOVE AND DEATH, in early 2015. The album was a success and Beyond the Black [...]

Born in Nigeria, raised in Chicago, and now based in Los Angeles, Tobi Lou is a rapper, singer, songwriter, and producer with a unique musical approach that is distinctly his own. Initially interested in sports, he focused on a career in either football or baseball until his dreams were dashed by a life-changing physical injury. However, instead of letting those dreams die, he merely fine-tuned his focus and turned to Hip-Hop / Rap music. Since [...]

Formed in Tallahassee, Florida, alternative rock band Pool Kids began life as a duo comprised of Christine Goodwyne (vocals and guitar) and Caden Clinton (drums). While Tallahassee, Florida may not be known for being a music industry mecca, it has been the birthplace of many influential artists. Soft rocker Lobo (you know, the 1970s singer/songwriter that sounded like a one-man Bread) was born in Tallahassee, while Jazz legend Cannonball Adderley was born in Tampa but [...]

Born Hannah Collins in Ohio in the late ‘90s, the artist currently known as Scene Queen was raised in Los Angeles, California. Surrounded by the glitz and glamor of both the music and movie business, by the time she was in her teens, she had integrated herself into the music business by running social media accounts for Emo/Alt-Rock bands. Learning more about the music business and how it worked, she eventually set her sites on [...]

By the time Ultravox released RAGE IN EDEN in 1981, the band members were already seasoned music veterans. The British group had formed in 1974 with Billy Currie on keyboards and violin, Warren Cann on drums, Chris Cross on bass, Stevie Shears on guitar, and John Foxx on lead vocals. However, after three studio albums, Foxx left in 1979 for a solo career and the group was pared down to the trio of Currie, Cann, [...]

It has been 12 years since iconic Gothic Metal band Type O Negative split up following the death of bassist and lead vocalist Peter Steele in 2010. Since then, their influence can still be felt on Doom and Gothic Metal albums released since the band’s breakup. However, Type O Negative first made an impact on the music business with the release of their debut album – SLOW, DEEP, AND HARD – in 1991. Founded in [...]