I was recently fortunate enough to sit with New York City’s Mainland. This alternative rock group has been paying their dues for years, and recently began making waves in the industry. Having released two EP’s, signing to the label 300 Entertainment, playing South By Southwest, and now opening for Melanie Martinez, they’re on the road…
In today’s crowded musical climate, how do you stand out? There’s two main things a musician/band needs – talent, and the willingness to work hard. Houston post-hardcore newcomers Myka, Relocate may seem like a fairly conventional band in the genre (two vocalists, a pretty even divide between screaming and singing), but the group is armed…
Growing up, I’ve been privileged to witness the rise of certain talented musicians in many genres of music. One such musician is bass player Evan Brewer, who really is one of the best at his craft. Two solo albums, a large part of bands like Animosity and Reflux, and now a part of rising progressive…
In a crowded musical climate full of posturing and cliched ballads, there’s still something to be said about rock bands who put out solid albums, and continually tour hard behind them. You can definitely put Las Vegas’ Adelitas Way in that category. In the 5 or so years I’ve been a fan of the band,…
