About the Gazelle 2.0: Two Casiotone Heroines Defeat the Evil Gazelle: This is the 10th anniversary of Glockabelle’s French-English Gazelle track, originally released in 2015 on her debut EP, Wolf BBQ. To celebrate, Glockabelle sought out the help of her self-proclaimed Casio sister , The Space Lady, to join her on this epic new version. … Continue reading
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William May’s Blaze Without Burning Inspires Sonic Collaborations of 25 Original Compositions by Denise Marsa and Paul A. Harvey
Poet William May is expanding the world of his debut chapbook, Blaze Without Burning (Finishing Line Press), with a dynamic and deeply personal audio companion—a collection of 25 original musical compositions written and produced by celebrated artists Denise Marsa and Paul A. Harvey. The soundtrack will be available Friday, June 13, across major streaming platforms. Blaze without Burning, William May’s debut collection, offers readers of … Continue reading
Kate McDonnell Releases Haunting Music Video for “Step Right Up” in Honor of Gun Violence Awareness Month
Acclaimed singer-songwriter Kate McDonnell is set to release the stirring music video for her song “Step Right Up” in recognition of Gun Violence Awareness Month. The video will premiere on Wear Orange Day, Friday June 6, a nationwide movement dedicated to honoring victims and survivors of gun violence. The track is featured on McDonnell’s latest album, TRAPEZE, which delves deeply into themes of hope, … Continue reading
Hard Dance Titans Lady Faith and Angerfist Announce Explosive Halloween Weekend Show at Webster Hall on Saturday November 1st
New York City is about to experience a seismic collision of hard dance music power as two titans of the global scene—Lady Faith and Angerfist—join forces for an explosive night at Webster Hall on Saturday, November 1st. For fans of Hardstyle, Hardcore, and the adrenaline-fueled underworld of pounding bass music, this is set to be … Continue reading
Red Velvet Swagger: A Cocktail Lounge Dream with Bite
What if you wandered into a dusky club tucked beneath a city that no longer exists – half Paris, half Chicago, entirely its own dream – and found a band already mid-sway? The singer leans on the piano, her grin razor-sharp, her voice dipped in velvet and irony. The guitarist barely blinks as he peels … Continue reading
A Journey Through Heartache: Cameron Stenger’s “Lingering” Sets Tone for New Album
Some songs arrive like a thunderclap. Others slip in unnoticed, weaving their way into your subconscious until you realize they’ve taken root. Cameron Stenger’s latest single, “Lingering,” falls squarely into the latter category. A quiet, emotionally rich meditation on memory and aftermath, the track serves as the first glimpse into his forthcoming album Lighter, due … Continue reading
Mourning Coffee’s Mourning Covers 2 Offers a Haunting, Heartfelt Reimagining of Local Songs
Following the quiet emotional power of Mourning Covers, singer-songwriter Mourning Coffee returns with Mourning Covers 2, a stark, intimate reinterpretation of songs by fellow local artists. With its skeletal arrangements and dark folk sensibility, the new record strips each original down to its lyrical essence, capturing the melancholy heartbeat at the center of every track. … Continue reading
Between Earth and Ether — The Dreamlike Sound World of Clem & Clearlight
Clem & Clearlight, the debut solo album by Clementine Moss, exists in a rare space—somewhere between singer-songwriter intimacy, ambient dreamscapes, and spiritual resonance. Best known as the rhythmic engine behind Zepparella, Moss’s first solo outing swaps drums for directness, crafting a record that’s at once cinematic and deeply human. Out May 30, Clem & Clearlight … Continue reading
Empowerment Through Sound: A Conversation with Denise Marsa on Creativity and Collaboration
Following the success of her previous singles, Denise Marsa’s “STOP (Until Dawn Remix Extended Version)” blends her lush, chill vocals with a cinematic, downtempo production. The remix elevates the track “Dry Spell” with hypnotic melodies and evocative lyrics, tailored for late-night playlists and underground dancefloors alike. The track also features backup vocals and a soaring … Continue reading
Stigma Sets the Stage with “Faraway”
With their new single “Faraway,” German alt rock band Stigma step beyond the boundaries of genre into something far more intimate.
It’s not just a single — it’s a statement: raw, atmospheric and charged. And, as the first offering from their upcoming debut album Second Chance, “Faraway” sets the tone for a record that promises to be as personal as it is powerful. Continue reading