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The Live Beat: Black Queer AF Week
Get ready, Houston! From April 26 to May 4, the city will come alive with the vibrant energy of Black Queer AF (BQAF) Week. Hosted by The Normal Anomaly, one ... -
EAR CANDY: INDIE ROCK
Hello Friday, and salutations my sound seekers. This week’s Ear Candy is Indie Rock. It’s raw, it’s purposeful, and it’s got that perfect blend of grit and heart. These tracks ... -
SIGNING STORIES: JET JAGUAR
Date Signed: January 2025 Label: Steamhammer/SPV Band Members: Raiden, vocals, guitar; Ariyuki, lead guitar; Bori, bass; Jimmy, drums Type of Music: Metal Booking: jetjaguarmetal@gmail.com Publicity: Atom Splitter PR, press@atomsplitterpr.com Web: ... -
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NEW MUSIC CRITIQUE: SUSANNAH B
Contact: jennifer@emgpr.com Web: susannahb.com Seeking: Film/TV, Booking Style: Singer-Songwriter Susannah B’s tracks seem to defy any one genre (words that come to mind are neo-folksy-pop). Her lyrics are chock-full of ... -
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NEW MUSIC CRITIQUE: FRANK DAIN
Contact: frank@frankdain.com Web: frankdain.com Seeking: Review, Booking Style: Jazz/Great American Songbook Veteran musician Frank Dain is of a romantic generation. His style (jazzy piano, wire brushes on snares, and subtle ... -
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NEW MUSIC CRITIQUE: SLOW BUILDINGS
Contact: slowbuildingsmusic@gmail.com Web: slowbuildings.bandcamp.com Seeking: Reviews Style: Indie-Pop-Rock Slow Building’s seventh full-length album, Crash Landings, Coincidences, Chaos, delivers garage-rock. Songwriter Jason Legacy says that this album is “the culmination of ... -
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NEW MUSIC CRITIQUE: EVERETT T. RUTH
Contact: everetttruth@verizon.net Web: Soundcloud Seeking: Film/TV/Video Games/Label Style: Pop/Rock/R&B/Country Everett T. Ruth builds his beats on bass drum kicks, electric guitar riffs, layered synths, and a trademark falsetto voice doubling—think ... -
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NEW MUSIC CRITIQUE: CHASE THE BEAR
Contact: troy@troyartistmanagement.com Web: chasethebearmusic.com Seeking: Film/TV, Booking Style: Rock It’s nice to hear that rock ‘n’ roll isn’t dead in the 21st century. Canadian rock band Chase the Bear produce ... -
THE LIVE BEAT: SEX PISTOLS
After more than 20 years, the Sex Pistols are hitting the road in North America for a special tour celebrating their legendary 1977 album Never Mind the Bollocks, Here's the ... -
ALBUM REVIEW OF "AND THE ADJACENT POSSIBLE" BY OK GO (8/10)
After 10 years, OK Go is back with their fifth studio album, And the Adjacent Possible. Lead- off track “Impulse Purchase” wastes no time, addressing us directly: “Will you lace ...