HOAX is an indie band from Long Island, NY. Their vibe is something between groovy pop, “the sound of beautiful sadness” and 70s-esque jams; it’s heavy on head-bopping drum beats and melodic chimes. HOAX is comprised of members Mike Raj (lead vocals and guitar), Frantz Cesar (bass), Paul Brower and Kevin Lopez (guitar) and Jacob […]
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Soundbite: “Petaluma” by This Wild Life
Sometimes it seems that the music industry is clouded with autotune, electronic and computer-based tech and meaningless lyrics to the point that many listeners have forgotten what the simplicity of music can be: just a guitar and a lyricist. But acoustic bands like This Wild Life are working to change that narrative in the music […]
Soundbite: Tash Sultana
Music is an art, and it’s not every day you listen to an artist that sings and plays every instrument in one song. Tash Sultana is an Australian singer-songwriter musician considered to be a one-woman band. Tash Sultana’s style and genre of music is considered a mix of psychedelic, alternative and reggae rock. At the […]
LANY: “MALIBU NIGHTS” (2018)
A cohesive yet interesting album is a rare thing to come by in the age of music streaming services such as Spotify and SoundCloud. These are the albums that stand out, setting themselves apart from the competition. They are jewels in the midst of rubble. Their songs speak to you in a unique way, bringing […]
Soundbite: “Visceral” by Getter
Tanner Petulla, known by his stage name Getter, is a jack of all trades within the industry. He is an electronic music producer, a rapper (Terror Reid), an owner of a clothing line (Trippy Burger), a Twitch streamer, as well as the owner of his own music label/collective called Shred Collective. On Sept. 28, Getter […]
Soundbite: Jorja Smith
There are artists that you hear one song from and instantly know that you will listen to them forever— Jorja Smith is one of those artists. Smith is an English R&B soul whose voice has truly been blessed and crafted by the Lord himself. Her first break out into the music industry was on SoundCloud […]
Soundbite: “First Words” EP by Tongue Tied
2018 has been an interesting year in music. From the explosive pop scene, with artists ripping each other apart for the top spot on the charts, to great artists falling into the hands of gun violence, substance abuse and unsuccessful album releases. As listeners, we hold onto the edge of our seats waiting to see […]
SOUNDBITE: FICKLE FRIENDS FOR YOUR FICKLE FRIENDS
There’s something about music that makes people feel something. Despite everyone’s different taste in music, there’s a certain genre for everyone that makes people tap their toes or dance around their room. Often times even our friends prefer their favorite artists over our own. If your group of fickle friends never give you the auxiliary […]
Soundbite: “Nation of Two” by Vance Joy
When most people hear the name Vance Joy, a stage name of Australian musician, James Gabriel Wanderson Keogh, the immediately think of his smash hit, “Riptide,” from his 2013 album, “God Loves You When You’re Dancing.” Since then, he had released one album in 2014, titled “Dream Your Life Away,” with popular songs “Georgia” and […]
Soundbite: Expectation by Hayley Kiyoko
Expectations is the first debt full-album by former disney star, singer, director, and songwriter, Hayley Kiyoko. Released on March 10, 2018, this rising star hit top 40 chart in Ireland, United Kingdom, New Zealand, and the United States. Kiyoko told Hot Topic in an interview that she chose the name “Expectations” for the album because […]