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INTERVIEW – Jack Dangers discusses the new MEAT BEAT MANIFESTO album (Opaque Couché), evolving his sound, the band’s visual live shows, and what’s next

May 21, 2019May 21, 2019 smokkeyy

Photo: Nick Karp Jack Dangers discusses the new Meat Beat Manifesto album (Opaque Couché), evolving his sound, the band’s visual live shows, and what’s next By Emily May Meat Beat Manifesto, an electronic music group formed by Jack Dangers and Jonny Stephens in 1987 in Swindon, UK, has been creating a unique blend of electronic sounds and a stunning live…

INTERVIEW: Del Pelson discuss the formation of the band, their recent single “Oak”, their songwriting process, and what’s next for them

May 13, 2019May 13, 2019 smokkeyy

Del Pelson discuss the formation of the band, their recent single “Oak”, their songwriting process, and what’s next for them Interview by Emily May Florida-based indie-pop band Del Pelson has been garnering a buzz and an ever-growing fanbase with their live chemistry and a sound that is simultaneously laid back and energetic. Formed in 2015, the band currently consists of Cal Nelson (vocals/guitar), Garrett Kealer…

INTERVIEW: Lissie discusses her new album, life on her farm, evolving as an artist, and what’s next for her

May 13, 2019May 13, 2019 smokkeyy

Photo credit- Bill Reynolds Lissie discusses her new album, life on her farm, evolving as an artist, and what’s next for her Interview by Emily May Elisabeth Corrin Maurus, better known as Lissie, has had a love and passion for music since she was a child. Born and raised in Rock Island, IL, she leaned on music to help…

Get out the door and rock your face off with the Dallas-based group, Messer! Interview & Photos from Messer’s show in Cincinnati, Ohio!

May 5, 2019 smokkeyy

Get out the door and rock your face off with the Dallas-based group, Messer! Interview & Photos from Messer’s show in Cincinnati, Ohio! Words by Megan Randall Images by Shawn Wiseman Get out the door and rock your face off with the Dallas-based group, Messer. Although not new to Ohio, the group graced the stage at Bogart’s for the…

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…

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.…

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…

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…

Kat Holland discusses her new single “The One”, the accompanying video, recording her forthcoming album Retrovision and what’s next for her

March 22, 2019 smokkeyy

North Carolina jazz/soul/pop artist Kat Holland is creating a buzz with her new single “The One” from her forthcoming album Retrovision due out later this month. The album was recorded at the famed Village Studios in LA. Inspired by artists such as Maroon 5, Adele, Stevie Nicks, Norah Jones and Dup Lipa, Holland has always had a love for music. With…