Music Magazine

South African Agro-Pop band Ethyl Ether discuss how they got into music, their upcoming album, their new music video, and what’s next for the band

May 2, 2019 smokkeyy

Photographer-AdamDonnelly South African Agro-Pop band Ethyl Ether discuss how they got into music, their upcoming album, their new music video, and what’s next for the band By Emily May South African Agro-Pop band Ethyl Ether plays music that’s not Rock n Roll, not Punk Rock and not Pop but something on the fringes of all three genres. They have simply…

Interview & Photographs of Black Coffee performing in Newport, KY

April 27, 2019April 27, 2019 smokkeyy

Interview & Photographs of Black Coffee performing in Newport, KY Interview and photographs by Shawn Wiseman Black Coffee formed in late 2017 and consists of drummer Tommy McCullough, singer Ehab Omran, guitarist Justin Young, and bassist Nick Fratianne. With the release of Black Coffee’s first demo, Take One, on April 21st, the Columbus, Ohio rockers definitely possess the sound, style, confidence and work ethic to drive this band’s success. Take…

South African folk punk band The Shabs discuss their new album, their latest music video and what’s next for the band

April 26, 2019 smokkeyy

South African folk punk band The Shabs discuss their new album, their latest music video and what’s next for the band By Emily May South African folk punk band The Shabs have been have been wowing audiences across South Africa and Europe over the past 6 years with their fun and energetic live show and songs that blend melodic, sing-along…

LA-based record producer SJae discusses paving the way for other females in the industry, releasing her debut EP, composing for television and film, and her favorite charity The Gentle Barn

April 20, 2019 smokkeyy

LA-based record producer SJae discusses paving the way for other females in the industry, releasing her debut EP, composing for television and film, and her favorite charity The Gentle Barn By Emily May LA-based writer, singer and producer Sammy Jay, who goes by the moniker SJae, has been leading the way for female record producers in a male dominated industry.…

Austin blues guitarist Jackie Venson discusses her transition from piano to guitar, finding her voice as a blues guitarist, and her new album Joy

April 20, 2019 smokkeyy

Austin blues guitarist Jackie Venson discusses her transition from piano to guitar, finding her voice as a blues guitarist, and her new album Joy By Emily May Austin-based Indie/Blues artist Jackie Venson has made a name for herself over the past few years as one of the best female blues guitarists on the scene. Drawing comparisons to Joss Stone, Amy Winehouse and…

Soul/Pop singer Casii Stephan discusses being a part of the Tulsa, OK music scene, her latest single “Letters”, co-founding and co-producing MisFEST, Tulsa’s first female-driven music festival, and what’s next for her

April 8, 2019 smokkeyy

Soul/Pop singer Casii Stephan discusses being a part of the Tulsa, OK music scene, her latest single “Letters”, co-founding and co-producing MisFEST, Tulsa’s first female-driven music festival, and what’s next for her By Emily May Tulsa, OK Pop/Soul artist Casii Stephan has been gaining momentum over the past several years, making a name for herself in the music industry. With…

Dru Cutler and Kate Reuter discuss their new Route 1 Songwriting Series as a way to help independent artists, how they came to start the series, the challenges facing independent musicians today, and what’s next for Route 1

April 2, 2019April 3, 2019 smokkeyy

Dru Cutler photo credit- Vladimir Weinstein Dru Cutler and Kate Reuter discuss their new Route 1 Songwriting Series as a way to help independent artists, how they came to start the series, the challenges facing independent musicians today, and what’s next for Route 1 It can be tough for independent musicians to navigate their way through the music industry…

Interview with Shanheea Dax and Will Crewdson of She Made Me Do It

April 2, 2019 smokkeyy

Interview with Shanheea Dax and Will Crewdson of She Made Me Do It By: Delilah Reynolds Delilah Reynolds: What components would you say have changed the most in the music industry over the past 20 years? Will Crewdson: The whole distribution and promotional aspect have changed beyond recognition. Having been in bands tied to record labels in the past I can only say good things…

South African Rock & Roll band Hellcats discuss getting their start as a band, their debut album, and what’s next for them

April 1, 2019 smokkeyy

Photographer-Andre Badenhorst South African Rock & Roll band Hellcats discuss getting their start as a band, their debut album, and what’s next for them By Emily May South African rock and roll band Hellcats, consisting of Warwick Rautenbach (guitar) and Alessandro Benigno (drums/vocals) is a dynamic 2 piece band that exploded onto the South African music scene in 2014. Hailing…

Interview with Riley McShane Vocalist for Allegaeon

April 1, 2019 smokkeyy

Interview with Riley McShane Vocalist for Allegaeon On April 19th, Allegaeon will release their new album, Apoptosis, via Metal Blade Records. A near-perfect symbiosis of technical, progressive, and melodic death metal, Apoptosis is a record that is as crushingly heavy as it is inventive, lithe and intelligent, and marks a significant leap forward in the band’s songwriting. Check out the interview below! Allegaeon online: http://www.facebook.com/allegaeon…