Check out the exclusive interview below: 1. Can you tell us a bit about where you come from and how it all got started? Ivon: I grew up in a small town called Rosscarbery in southern Ireland writing music. I wrote my first song when I was 9 years old.…
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Stacey Jackson unveils the acoustic rendition of her ’80s-inspired anthem, “Soldier.” This piece oozes with resilience and determination, dripping with soulful swelling orchestral melodies. The stripped-down version of the song brings forth a delicate intimacy, allowing us to connect deeply with the powerful message conveyed. The opening piano glides with…
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In “Little Black Boy,” DJMcTom delivers a poignant and soulful musical narrative inspired by William Blake’s poem of the same name. The song, adorned with sensational smooth female vocals and DJMcTom’s compelling rap verses, testifies to the enduring quest for equality. The music, produced by Rob on Bass, creates a…
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Inspired by the way Johnny Cash sought out social justice in his album, “At Folsom Prison,” The Train Rockers has released their atmospheric alternative rock song, “Black Sheep-Radio Edit.” This anthem is a musical embrace for the misfits, outcasts, and the downtrodden. It resonates with the raw energy of those…
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Ripsime, the British-Armenian alt-pop artist, explores worlds with her latest EP, “Capsule I: Wicked & Wise.” Across five tracks, Ripsime merges eerie electronic landscapes with haunting vocals and thought-provoking lyrics. The EP kicks off with “Benevolent Prince,” an erratic and ghostly piece. The electronic instrumentals create an uneasy atmosphere. Ripsime’s…
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Ukrainian Folk Music, Vol. VIII: Glory to the Heroes by BROTHERS IVAN: Album Review
by Gabe Finch“Ukrainian Folk Music, Vol. VIII: Glory to the Heroes” by Brothers Ivan, led by second-generation Ukrainian brothers Petro Ivanovich and Nick Ivanovich Sahaidachny, speaks out against the recent Ukrainian Invasion through traditional Ukrainian folk music. The first track, “Red Guelder Rose (Chervona Kalyna),” sets a lively and upbeat tone with…
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Guitarist, composer, and aerospace engineer Marco Pellizzari going by Fabbro di Chiavi, unveils his latest EP, Intangible Part I. The three-track masterpiece blends a contagious concoction of metal and classical music, released on Nov 10. The EP kicks off with an epic and dark overture featuring a powerful combination of…
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Onemac Project, helmed by songwriter Michael MacMahon and singer/songwriter James O’Connor, releases their whole new 13-track album, “The Hermit Speaks,” this Nov 24. In the opening track, “The Dancing Violin,” the song has rhythmic drums propelling the song with guitars riffing catchily. The vocals are tender, rich, and deep. These…
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This album’s diversity encompasses every genre the artist has ever played. There are influences from traditional North American folk music, roots music, folk, country, and blues. The lyrics are a thought-provoking chapter. This album is more about handling everyday problems than his previous one, which was more about partying, having…
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Metal band We Are To Blame releases their latest 6-track EP, Duality II. Following their highly acclaimed debut EP ‘Duality I,’ released in November 2022, this latest offering showcases the band’s growth and versatility. The EP kicks off with “I Want This To End,” a track that wastes no time…