Written by Emily Smith “It was at an open mic night in ‘The Cool Rooms’ in South Croydon,” singer-songwriter Ben Haenow says as he reflects on his first live performance, “I was petrified to be honest…I just closed my eyes and didn’t really enjoy the experience at all.” Luckily, over time, performing to Haenow became an enjoyable experience and adds, “the more we played, the easier it became over time.” But gushes that he still gets nervous before a big show. One of the biggest challenges for Ben as a musician is being away from family. “Spending a lot of…
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Review by Emily Smith Lately, in the pop scene, musicians are adding a touch of distinctly old influences to their sound. For instance, elements of the 80s and 70s pop music have been incorporated into the works of many artists. Rock musicians, however, are striving for a more updated, eclectic sound and shying away from the elements of the 60s and 70s classic rock. For those that wish to hear something that gives a nod to 60s psychedelic rock, the 5-piece Kentucky rock group Magnolia Boulevard has a new single out titled “Ride” that fully embraces that distinct 60s sound.…
SAN JOSE, CA | MAY 25TH, 2018 – California pop-rock band Till I Fall show their softer side on their newest acoustic EP, simply titled “Acoustic,” out TODAY. The four track collection strips down four original songs to a bare minimum, revealing yet another layer to the band’s musicality and giving listeners a fresh take on their music. About the EP, the band states: Zax Avila: “Acoustic songs always speak louder to me because it seems like the rawest form of music. It can bring out an entirely different vibe with our lyrics bring being the focal point.” Brandon Leland:…
Review by Ashley Friedman Dylan Dunlap, an LA-Native currently working his way up the indie-music ladder, has just released a new single “Clockwise,” a powerful, yet, subtle anthem for anyone in need of a reminder that time moves forward, not backward. The song starts with a solid instrumental drum beat accompanied by an electric guitar, you can hear the subtle sound of a cymbal off in the distance. The drums eventually fade into the background, and we’re left with the electric guitar playing a string of chords as Dylan enters with his vocals. “One of my favorite moments during the…
New York, NY (May 25, 2018)…GRAMMY® Award-nominated, multi-platinum musician Halsey receives RIAA platinum certification with her second album, hopeless fountain kingdom, which has over 1 billion streams. Halsey is currently on her world tour kicking off in the U.S. on May 27 in Napa, California. She recently graced the stage of The Voice to perform her hit single “Alone” alongside rapper Big Sean. Watch it HERE. She also released a behind the scenes video to “Alone” where fans can get an inside look at Halsey’s video shoot with cameos from Big Sean and Stefflon Don. Watch it HERE. On June 1st, Halsey will perform on Good Morning America in Central Park as part of their 2018 Summer…