While England is normally credited as the birthplace of Punk, Post-Punk, and New Wave, the origins of those genres can actually be traced back to New York in the mid-1970s. The Sex Pistols – oft credited as the first Punk band – released their first single the same year that the New York Dolls ended their initial five-year run. More importantly, The Ramones released their self-titled debut album a full six months BEFORE the Pistols [...]

Formed in 1999 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Dr. Dog is a lot of things to a lot of people. To some, they are Indie Rock but to others, they are Americana. They have also been classified as Rock, Baroque Pop, Indie Folk, and Psychedelic Rock. The truth is, they are all of those… and so much more. Founded by school friends Scott McMicken (vocals / lead guitar / keyboards) and Toby Leaman (vocals / bass / [...]

Founded in Seattle, Washington in 2012, R&B / Funk band The Dip was formed when Tom Eddy, Mark Hunter, Jacob Lundgren, and Jarred Katz from Electropop band Beat Connection combined forces with Brennan Carter, Levi Gillis, and Evan Smith (aka The Honeynut Horns) to form a new group that would take the musicians in a new and exciting direction. Initially, the group’s members came together to play house parties for their University of Washington friends. [...]

When someone mentions Thrash Metal, the first three band names that come to mind are Slayer, Slayer, and Slayer. Sure, the band are considered part of Thrash Metal’s ‘Big Four’ (alongside Metallica, Megadeth, and Anthrax) but, unlike the other three, Slayer has never strayed from the genre that they helped define. This is a band that bleeds passion and integrity: their unwillingness to cavort with compromise has helped secure their place in Rock history. If [...]

Singer, songwriter, musician, and producer Ernest Greene, Jr. is better known professionally as Washed Out. Dubbed ‘the godfather of Chillwave’ by Pitchfork, he has spearheaded a musical movement that blends modern technology with songs that incorporate nostalgic feelings of ‘70s and ‘80s music. Initially, he earned an undergraduate degree from the University of Georgia and was intending to find a job as a librarian. Instead, he began producing songs in his home studio. After working [...]

Veteran singer, songwriter, and musician Jim Lauderdale is an American icon. A major inspiration to Bluegrass, Country, and Americana artists that have followed in his wake, Lauderdale may not have scaled the heights of the Billboard charts as an artist, but his influence has loomed large ever since he first came to prominence in the late 1980s. However, his musical journey began many years before he landed his first record deal. Raised on Country Music [...]

Post-hardcore band Dayseeker was formed in Orange, California in 2012. Founded by Rory Rodriguez (vocals), Alex Polk (guitar), Gino Sgambelluri (guitar), Andrew Sharp (bass), and Mike Karle (drums), the group immediately began working on a series of demos, many of which were for songs that would eventually end up on their debut album. The band’s demos and live performances caught the attention of InVogue Records, who immediately signed the band. The group released their debut [...]

Formed in El Segundo, California in 2004, Metalcore band The Ghost Inside was founded by vocalist Jonathan Vigil, bassist Tyler Watamaruk, guitarists Josh Navarro and Ryan Romero, and drummer Anthony Rivera. Originally calling themselves A Dying Dream, the group released their first EP, NOW OR NEVER, in 2005.  The following year brought the departure of Romero, Navaro, and Watamaruk and the release of a new version of their NOW OR NEVER EP on the Mediaskare [...]

Flatbush, Brooklyn-born rapper, singer, and producer Barrington Hendricks is better known by his stage name, JPEGMafia. After moving to Alabama and then Louisiana, he enlisted in the US Air Force and served a tour of duty in Iraq. During this entire journey, he became interested in music, first branching out into production. His unique style of creating beats confused other rappers so he began laying down raps on his own production. While stationed in Japan, [...]

Formed in 2020 in Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia, Girl and Girl is an Alternative Rock band founded by vocalist Kai James, lead guitarist Jayden Williams, drummer Melissa ‘Aunt Liss’ James, and bassist Coby Williams (Jayden’s brother). However, Coby’s tenure with the band would not last long and he was soon replaced by Fraser Bell. The quartet’s line-up is unique as it features vocalist Kai James Aunt Liss on drums. She initially joined temporarily until they [...]