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Album Review: Ted Nash and Kristen Lee Sergeant Give Reason To Celebrate The HOLIDAYS Photo Album Review: Ted Nash and Kristen Lee Sergeant Give Reason To Celebrate The HOLIDAYS
by Stephen Mosher - December 20, 2023

A jazz album for the holidays that packs a serious artistic and emotional wallop....


Veera Lummi To Release Debut EP 'LIMINAL' Photo Veera Lummi To Release Debut EP 'LIMINAL'
by Michael Major - November 22, 2023

The EP takes the listener through Lummi's rich compositional talents, weaving her ethereal vocals with cinematic strings, emotive synths, and electronic samples. 'LIMINAL' explores themes of self-reflection, rebirth, and hope. Comparisons can be made to the likes of Björk, James Blake, Holly Walker,...


Album Review: Nothing Stupid Went Into Colin Donnell & Patti Murin's Debut Album SOME Photo Album Review: Nothing Stupid Went Into Colin Donnell & Patti Murin's Debut Album SOMETHIN' STUPID
by Stephen Mosher - November 19, 2022

The first album from producer Robbie Rozelle checks all the boxes....


Sid Simons Releases New Single 'Wendy' Ahead of June Album Release Photo Sid Simons Releases New Single 'Wendy' Ahead of June Album Release
by Michael Major - March 30, 2023

The bulk of production and engineering on Beneath the Brightest Smiles was handled by Gordon Raphael with mixing by Dave Rowland (Post Malone, The-Dream, Pusha T, Ellie Goulding) at Mercy Sound Recording Studios (Blondie, Cher, Snoop Dogg, TV On The Radio, Yoko Ono, Katy Perry, Demi Lovato) in NYC’s...


Talking Kind Releases Debut Album 'It Did Bring Me Down' Photo Talking Kind Releases Debut Album 'It Did Bring Me Down'
by Michael Major - September 08, 2023

It Did Bring Me Down was previewed by the singles “Damn Shame,” “My Truck,” and “Trouble,” the latter of which features Radiator Hospital’s Sam Cook Parrot, and Michael Cantor of The Goodbye Party. These songs all exemplify the ways that the album is an experiment for Graham....


Energy Whores Returns With New Political Rock Anthem 'Freedom Fadeaway' Photo Energy Whores Returns With New Political Rock Anthem 'Freedom Fadeaway'
by A.A. Cristi - February 13, 2023

New York-based, genre-bending group Energy Whores is back with their latest single, 'Freedom Fadeaway,' an innovative, sonic commentary on the recent loss of rights in the United States set for release on February 27th....


Jay Americana Releases Energetic And Exploratory EP, 555 Photo Jay Americana Releases Energetic And Exploratory EP, 555
by Chloe Rabinowitz - March 30, 2023

Following an exclusive premiere with UK publication Wonderland Magazine, Atlanta-based recording artist Jay Americana (he/they) has returned with their new EP, 555, across DSPs....


STL Recording Artist BADHABITS555 Releases 'Before I Fall' Single Photo STL Recording Artist BADHABITS555 Releases 'Before I Fall' Single
by Blair Ingenthron - February 19, 2023

St. Louis based alternative recording artist Roman Richey, (professionally known as (Badhabits555) recently dropped a 3 part single Friday titled 'Before I Fall' produced by another fresh artist in the Saint Louis scene Ethan Healey....


ERASE THEORY Releases New Single 'The Good Kind” Photo ERASE THEORY Releases New Single 'The Good Kind”
by Michael Major - October 26, 2023

ERASE THEORY releases new single 'The Good Kind' from their upcoming sophomore EP, 'The Good Kind,' set to be released on November 30th....


PiPEllA Releases Dynamic New Single 'Castles' Photo PiPEllA Releases Dynamic New Single 'Castles'
by Michael Major - May 18, 2023

When discussing PiPEllA’s inspiration for the song, she said, “I wrote this song for Cinderella from Into The Woods and Lagertha from Vikings and all of my favorite heroines who get the worse end of the deal but never really got to rage about it.” “Castles'' is available now on all streaming platfor...


Me:You (LaToya Kent & RA Washington of Mourning [A] BLKstar) Release 'Field Tapes in Photo Me:You (LaToya Kent & RA Washington of Mourning [A] BLKstar) Release 'Field Tapes in der Trash' LP
by Michael Major - April 21, 2023

Me:You (the new project of LaToya Kent & RA Washington of the acclaimed Cleveland collective Mourning [A] BLKstar) have released their debut album Field Tapes In Der Trash via American Dreams. Here, Washington sets Kent's vocals to music, with help from longtime collaborators Jah Nada and Laura B....


Album Review: Ted Nash and Kristen Lee Sergeant Give Reason To Celebrate The HOLIDAYS Photo Album Review: Ted Nash and Kristen Lee Sergeant Give Reason To Celebrate The HOLIDAYS
by Stephen Mosher - December 20, 2023

A jazz album for the holidays that packs a serious artistic and emotional wallop....


Singer-Songwriter Maijah Shimmers In New Single 'The Star' Photo Singer-Songwriter Maijah Shimmers In New Single 'The Star'
by Michael Major - January 30, 2024

Drawing inspiration from artists like Lana Del Rey, Doja Cat, Amy Winehouse, Jorja Smith, and Sabrina Claudio, Maijah infuses her jazz and R&B-influenced style. “The Star” was produced and mixed by Angelo de Laurentis and mastered by Matthew Wolk (Small Pools, Dempsey Hope, Anna Thompson)....


Jordana Of Earth Releases New Song 'Venom' Photo Jordana Of Earth Releases New Song 'Venom'
by Chloe Rabinowitz - April 02, 2024

Jordana of Earth has unveiled her first release of the year, the sultry and eclectic single 'Venom'. ...


Album Review: Nothing Stupid Went Into Colin Donnell & Patti Murin's Debut Album SOME Photo Album Review: Nothing Stupid Went Into Colin Donnell & Patti Murin's Debut Album SOMETHIN' STUPID
by Stephen Mosher - November 19, 2022

The first album from producer Robbie Rozelle checks all the boxes....


John Spillane and Friends Comes to the Everyman This Month Photo John Spillane and Friends Comes to the Everyman This Month
by Stephi Wild - December 08, 2023

Following a brilliant sold-out show last year, John Spillane returns to The Everyman this December for his annual Christmas concert....


NOANNE Releases Stunning, Cinematic Debut Single Photo NOANNE Releases Stunning, Cinematic Debut Single
by Michael Major - October 13, 2023

Check out the stunning, cinematic debut single and music video from NOANNE. 'Goodwill' is an atmospheric love story with a unique twist, blending film, theatre, music, and AI. Don't miss it! The birth of NOANNE's debut single, 'Goodwill,' in 2020 marked the beginning of a remarkable journey. ...


Talent In Motion Magazine Celebrates 25 Years at the Cutting Room Photo Talent In Motion Magazine Celebrates 25 Years at the Cutting Room
by Stephi Wild - June 14, 2023

Talent In Motion Magazine and Dragon Entertainment present SWEET, SEXY & SOUL, a musical review on Classic, Modern, Latin, Neo and World Soul on Monday, JUNE 19TH (aka Juneteenth, the commemorative holiday for the end of slavery), at The Cutting Room located at 44 East 32nd Street New York City....


GRAMMY-Winning Engineer Marc Whitmore Announces 'mirages' LP Photo GRAMMY-Winning Engineer Marc Whitmore Announces 'mirages' LP
by Michael Major - December 19, 2023

Marc Whitmore has established himself as a sought-after engineer, producer, and mixer due to his fervent dedication to musicality. Within his unique Santa Fe, New Mexico studio the fragrance of burning incense fills the air as lava lamps cast a warm glow on his GRAMMY perched atop a vintage amplifie...


Award-Winning Band Ludlow Creek Releases Self-Titled Third Album Photo Award-Winning Band Ludlow Creek Releases Self-Titled Third Album
by Chloe Rabinowitz - March 29, 2024

Americana/Roots Rock band, Ludlow Creek has unveiled their latest album, 'Ludlow Creek'....


Kitchen Dwellers Add Second Juneau, AK Performance This July Photo Kitchen Dwellers Add Second Juneau, AK Performance This July
by Josh Sharpe - April 23, 2024

The Kitchen Dwellers have unveiled a second Juneau show this coming July. This will be the band’s first-ever trip to Juneau, and will also double as a homecoming for the band’s bassist Joe Funk who was born and raised in Juneau. The July 26th date will also feature support from local group Muskeg Co...


American Male Returns With Dance/Alternative Hip-Hop EP 'Now You Know' Photo American Male Returns With Dance/Alternative Hip-Hop EP 'Now You Know'
by A.A. Cristi - March 09, 2023

Genre-bending producer Zach Janicello has returned with his latest project under the name American Male, a six track EP entitled 'Now You Know,' set for release on March 16th. Described as a 'left-field indie project,' the songs traverse themes of loss, subsequent growth, and change both lyrically a...


PiPEllA Releases Inspirational Track 'Ride The Wave' Photo PiPEllA Releases Inspirational Track 'Ride The Wave'
by Josh Sharpe - August 09, 2024

Rising cinematic rock artist PiPEllA unveils an upbeat influential track, “Ride The Wave.” This single encompasses the impact of the growing representation of communities in the music industry. “Ride The Wave” is now available on all streaming platforms worldwide, marking a significant milestone in ...


Advertisement Share New Single 'Where Is My Baby?' Photo Advertisement Share New Single 'Where Is My Baby?'
by Michael Major - August 29, 2023

The single comes alongside a mischievous video created by the band and director Kyle Mangione-Smith. They reconvened in Los Angeles during the summer of 2022 to record, enlisting the help of engineer Mike Kriebel (Osees, Ty Segall, Mild High Club), who tracked and mixed the record....


STL Recording Artist BADHABITS555 Releases 'Before I Fall' Single Photo STL Recording Artist BADHABITS555 Releases 'Before I Fall' Single
by Blair Ingenthron - February 19, 2023

St. Louis based alternative recording artist Roman Richey, (professionally known as (Badhabits555) recently dropped a 3 part single Friday titled 'Before I Fall' produced by another fresh artist in the Saint Louis scene Ethan Healey....






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