Monthly Archives: November 2016

An Exclusive Interview with Trevor Strnad of The Black Dahlia Murder

Posted on Nov 29, 2016

by Michael McCarthy When I think of death metal and extreme metal, usually the first band to come to mind is The Black Dahlia Murder. The reason for that is simple. They’re the best metal band of either sort on the planet right now. That’s my opinion, but they have legions of die-hard...

#songoftheday = bitter’s kiss: “These Bells Will Ring” feat. Blue Stone

Posted on Nov 28, 2016

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bitter's kiss charmed us with her touching song and video "My God" recently, and she charms us again with her new holiday-themed song "These Bells Will Ring." With "My God" she encouraged peace by pointing out how everyone thinks their god is better than everyone else's god...

#songoftheday = Dreamtrip feat Gabi Tasso: “The Melody”

Posted on Nov 23, 2016

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#songoftheday = ADI feat. KDC: “Dreamin'”

Posted on Nov 21, 2016

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#songoftheday = METALLICA: “SPIT OUT THE BONE”

Posted on Nov 17, 2016

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In the words of Anthrax, this is "metal thrashing mad." And that's what Metallica has always done best. I haven't heard the whole Hardwired album yet, but if the singles are any indication it's going to be the band's best album in years. I loved...

WENDY BEVAN: THE LOVE IS POP INTERVIEW

Posted on Nov 15, 2016

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interview by Michael McCarthy One of the most bewitching albums I’ve heard all year is Rose & Thorn by British artist Wendy Bevan. Not merely a singer/songwriter/violinist, Wendy works in a variety media including film, visual imagery and intense, experiential artworks. To experience any of her work is to step into an alternate...

An Exclusive Interview with Christian O

Posted on Nov 8, 2016

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interview by Michael McCarthy “Don’t have much to say,” sings Christian O — a super talented pop/R&B/soul singer/songwriter — at the beginning of “Free,” the first track from his latest EP Shiva’s Dance. Well, that couldn’t be further from the truth. As the song later goes, “Everyone’s free to be as they wish to be.”...

#songoftheday = ADAM JENSEN: “THE MYSTIC”

Posted on Nov 6, 2016

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Adam Jensen continues to be brutally honest on his red hot new single "The Mystic," singing about his relationship with his mother and sister and trying to stay sober, among other things, all over massive, punchy beats that slam against your head as you listen. In an...

TIM SKOLD: THE LOVE IS POP INTERVIEW

Posted on Nov 5, 2016

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by Michael McCarthy It’s hard to believe, and makes me feel old, but I’ve been following Tim Skold’s career for roughly 30 years now. I first became aware of his music when he went by the name Tim Tim and was the bass player for Shotgun Messiah, who were considered a hair band...

CATCHING UP 9.0: NIKKI YANOFSKY, SKOLD, JACUZZI BOYS, STARKILL, STRFKR

Posted on Nov 2, 2016

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by Michael McCarthy I recently interviewed the insanely talented Nikki Yanofsky about her Solid Gold album and EP and I’m happy to report that the EP is out now. While I would consider its six tracks to be pop songs, her jazz, soul and R&B influences all shine through at various points. The...

#songoftheday = Marshmello – “Ritual” (feat. Wrabel)

Posted on Nov 2, 2016

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Marshmello is one of today's hottest dance producers and one of my personal favorites. In one year he's amassed 1.2 million Facebook followers and he's been selling out 5,000 - 10,000 capacity venues already with his debut album, Joytime, getting over 50 million plays. His new...

Monthly Archives: November 2016

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