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Boston/LA Based Dr. Nocko and Mr. Nicholas "Fall In Love Again" On Debut Single

Oct 15, 2019

Boston/LA Based Dr. Nocko and Mr. Nicholas "Fall In Love Again" On Debut Single

Boston/LA based Dr. Nocko and Mr. Nicholas have released their debut single "Fall In Love Again". You may recognize the duo of Nick Aikens and Nico Renzulli from their time in the local indie outfit Jack Romanov, and they have since reunited to create this new musical hybrid that is strictly a pop based formula, with some aspects of their prior work embedded deep within their new material to give it a fresh and fleshed out new look. Having featured JRV's music and the members

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LA Based Alt Rockers Weathers Set To Warm Up Boston This Fri. 6/7 @ Cafe 939

Jun 4, 2019

LA Based Alt Rockers Weathers Set To Warm Up Boston This Fri. 6/7 @ Cafe 939

From the City of Angels in Los Angeles, CA comes the dynamic alt rock sounds of Weathers, who will be gracing us with their presence in the Boston area this coming Friday, 6/7 at Cafe 939, just steps away from Berklee College of Music. If you're not familiar with the fellas, the group consists of Cameron Boyer on lead vocals and rhythm guitar, Cameron Olsen on lead guitar and vocals, Cole Carson on drums and vocals, and Brennen Bates on bass, keys, and vocals. The group's sou

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Interview w/ LA Based Synth Gods KOLARS

Apr 17, 2019

Interview w/ LA Based Synth Gods KOLARS

Get hyped for KOLARS appearance at The Mid East Upstairs tonight with my exclusive interview with the duo. Drummer Lauren Brown and singer/guitarist Rob Kolar take some time out to talk about the group's formation, how their musical influences manifest themselves in the band's sound, how they would classify themselves musically, what a typical writing/recording process is like for the band, the genesis behind their latest single "Touch The Lightning", plus how the audience ha

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LA Based Glam Rockers KOLARS Gearing For Electric Mid East Show On Wed. 4/17

Apr 11, 2019

LA Based Glam Rockers KOLARS Gearing For Electric Mid East Show On Wed. 4/17

Photo Credit: Cortney Armitage With roots in both Boston and LA, glam rockers KOLARS are set to make a big splash when they hit up the Mid East Upstairs in Cambridge this coming Wed. 4/17. The duo consists of Rob Kolar and Lauren Brown, who happens to be a native Bostonian also. Their latest single "Touch The Lightning" was released just a couple of weeks ago, and is already generating some serious steam and is starting to ignite the curiosity of listeners near and far. I was

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Boston/LA Studs The Relevant Elephants Make Triumphant Return w/ New Single "So Many Ways"

Mar 1, 2019

Boston/LA Studs The Relevant Elephants Make Triumphant Return w/ New Single "So Many Ways"

Originally from Boston but now making their home base in Los Angeles comes the much anticipated return of The Relevant Elephants, who released their brand new song today titled "So Many Ways". The track shows a remarkable evolution in the band's sound and also showcases the members' individual growth as musicians. If you need a refresher, the group consists of Zack Hankins on lead vocals and guitar, Adam Khalil on bass, and Drew Lucas on lead guitar and vocals. The track has

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Boston's Aloud Stuns And Enchants Listeners On New Single "Son Of The Dharma"

Dec 5, 2018

Boston's Aloud Stuns And Enchants Listeners On New Single "Son Of The Dharma"

Formerly from Boston but now making their way in Los Angeles, Aloud have just dropped their stunning and anthemic new single "Son Of The Dharma". The rock n roll outfit fronted by Jen de la Osa have a funky hook attached to their mainframe that you'll definitely be caught on by, and they have this easily accessible sound where you pick up on other genres and influences along the way that make up their mainframe. I've featured this band on the site a couple of times before, an

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Rhode Island's Margeaux Sippell Invites You Into Her "Trap Door Heart" On New EP

Oct 12, 2018

Rhode Island's Margeaux Sippell Invites You Into Her "Trap Door Heart" On New EP

Boston based Margeaux Sippell has released her debut EP titled "Trap Door Heart". The collection is a gentle, breezy affair coupled with Margeaux's innate ability to weave melody into her simply structured tunes with earthy acoustic guitar elements that ease the listener right into her sanctuary. Originally from Rhode Island but now based in Los Angeles, Margeaux spent some time here in Boston where she used to work for The Boston Globe as a journalist, and has since moved ba

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LA's Own Fidlar Stopping By The Paradise This Fri. 9/14

Sep 10, 2018

LA's Own Fidlar Stopping By The Paradise This Fri. 9/14

From the City of Angels in Los Angeles comes the dynamic sounds of Fidlar, who will be stopping by The Paradise in Boston this Friday, 9/14. The fellas have a dynamic rock sound that is equal parts riveting and explosive that will really make you perk up and pay attention. I was intrigued by their sound from the start as they have that melodic charge right out of the gate that makes the listener want to pay attention to what they have to say. The vocals may be a little overpo

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LA's Own Sure Sure Set To Hit Up Mid East Upstairs Tonight, 4/17

Apr 17, 2018

LA's Own Sure Sure Set To Hit Up Mid East Upstairs Tonight, 4/17

LA based indie rockers Sure Sure are stopping by The Mid East Upstairs tonight, 4/17 in what is sure to be a warm welcome for the quartet. The quartet are fresh off of a spring tour with Hippo Campus that exposed them to a wide legion of fans who have become very drawn and attracted to these handsome and talented gentlemen. The band released their self-titled, debut album earlier this year in January, and it has received widespread acclaim with their serene, ethereal melodies

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LA Based Indie Studs Vista Kicks Set Their Sights To Mid East Upstairs on Wed. 2/28

Feb 23, 2018

LA Based Indie Studs Vista Kicks Set Their Sights To Mid East Upstairs on Wed. 2/28

Photo Credit: Taylor Noelle Krause LA based indie outfit Vista Kicks are setting their sights to Boston on what is expected to be an incredible show coming this Wednesday 2/28 to The Mid East Upstairs in Cambridge. The band brings the warmth and spirit of the California coast with their energetic and carefree jams that will have you grooving along all night breaking out a sweat, and making sure that your eyes are squarely focused on their handsome faces all night long. The ba

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Interview w/ LA Based Garage Rockers Tarah Who?

Sep 19, 2017

Interview w/ LA Based Garage Rockers Tarah Who?

Over the next few days, I have a slew of interviews planned with some up and coming acts that don't ring a bell just yet, but will in due time as you'll be cranking their songs up loud to get the full brunt of their musical power.Today, we have an interview with up and coming garage rockers Tarah Who? With roots in Paris and Los Angeles, this collective is yearning to make a strong impression here in the States, and seeks to bring about some interest in their music from peopl

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Blues Soul Infused The Reverend Shawn Amos Gearing Up for 8/17 Atwood's Tavern Show

Aug 9, 2017

Blues Soul Infused The Reverend Shawn Amos Gearing Up for 8/17 Atwood's Tavern Show

From the outskirts of Los Angeles comes the blues soul sounds of The Reverend Shawn Amos, who will be stopping by locally at Atwood's Tavern on Thur. 8/17. He just released a music video for his brand new single "Ain't Gonna Name Names" that brings about an old school sense of musicality that you just don't see much anymore, and desires to bring about an infectious way of bringing together everyone musically for one big party. I really enjoyed what I head to hear from The Rev

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Jul 31, 2017

Newly Formed LA Electro Pop Duo Hotel Sex Are Primed To "Explode" With New Video

Based from the outskirts of Los Angeles comes the vivacious electro pop sounds of Hotel Sex, who just released her edgy and creative music video for the song "Explode". The clip features beautiful women transcribed upon a monochromatic background that enhances the visual environment around to a great degree, and makes the clip that much more palpable and visually appealing to the naked eye. I listen to electro-pop off an on in my spare time, and what really struck me about th

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Interview w/ LA Based Booty Shakers Vista Kicks

Jun 26, 2017

Interview w/ LA Based Booty Shakers Vista Kicks

Checking in with an interview featuring LA based rock outfit Vista Kicks. Originally based in Sacramento, these Cali rockers have made a habit of delivering booty shaking rock n' roll with a strong emphasis being put on melody and giving the audience exactly what they came for. These guys may not be on your musical radar just yet, but they will be soon and have left a bevy of musical carnage in their wake that will take some time to fully comprehend. The guys were rad enough

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LA Based Singer-Songwriter Dylan Dunlap Premieres New EP "Feels Right At Home"

Jun 6, 2017

LA Based Singer-Songwriter Dylan Dunlap Premieres New EP "Feels Right At Home"

From Los Angeles comes the upbeat singer-songwriter vibes of Dylan Dunlap, who has just released his brand new EP, "Feels Right At Home". The 4 song collection is bristling with pop infused melodies and a strong, cohesive musical framework that is brought out eloquently in the lyrics that just speaks volumes about the depth of his creativity and talent. It didn't take me long to fall head over heels for his stylings that has melded together simple instrumentation, a strong mu

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Brooklyn/LA Based The Bottom Dollars Set To Play Plough and Stars in Cambridge on 4/29

Apr 24, 2017

Brooklyn/LA Based The Bottom Dollars Set To Play Plough and Stars in Cambridge on 4/29

Photo Credit: Bex Griffin With roots in Brooklyn and Los Angeles, The Bottom Dollars are set to make their sounds known to local listeners when they drop by The Plough and Stars in Cambridge this weekend on Sat. 4/29. The band have a fresh, no nonsense blend of rock and roll that doesn't feel the need to pull a fast one on the audience, and is very straightforward in its properties to offer to the listener. Rounding out the band is Mick Greenwood, whom you may remember from h

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LA Based Singer-Songwriter Jeff Caudill Inspires on New EP "Reset The Sun"

Apr 6, 2017

LA Based Singer-Songwriter Jeff Caudill Inspires on New EP "Reset The Sun"

Photo Credit: Kip Terry From Los Angeles comes the brilliant and poignant sounds of Jeff Caudill, who is gearing up for the release of his brand new EP called "Reset The Sun". Jeff's pure and unfiltered sound resonates strongly the moment the music starts playing, but his lasting effect will leave a large impression on you and will leave you remembering plenty about this brilliant and unflinching EP. It hit me like a ton of bricks the moment I started listening to Jeff for th

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Boston Based Aloud Release New Single Ahead of Last Local Show 3/4 @ Plough And Stars

Feb 22, 2017

Boston Based Aloud Release New Single Ahead of Last Local Show 3/4 @ Plough And Stars

Boston natives Aloud are gearing up to release their brand new 7" single titled "Falling Out of Love", that is only available at and ahead of their show @ The Plough and Stars on March 4th, which just so happens to be their last show as Bay State residents before they move out to to the West Coast in Los Angeles. The song features some downtempo elements that sorts of melds in nicely with the band's imminent departure that evokes in a sense all of the band's experiences livin

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Interview w/ LA Based Upstarts Pacific Radio

Feb 17, 2017

Interview w/ LA Based Upstarts Pacific Radio

Have another interview all ready to go featuring LA based newcomers Pacific Radio. You may remember these guys from a feature I did on them a few weeks ago, and I remarked that they were a band who didn't take themselves too seriously, and were a group that were on a mission to bring their unfiltered blend of music and their infectious personalities in tow to a willing and receptive audience waiting in the wings. I got a chance to interview the guys as I sought to find out mo

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LA Based Sego Set To Share The Stage w/ Today Junior @ Mid East Upstairs Next Monday 2/6

Jan 30, 2017

LA Based Sego Set To Share The Stage w/ Today Junior @ Mid East Upstairs Next Monday 2/6

LA based indie slacker rockers Sego are set to land in the Boston area next Monday, 2/6 when they hit the stage at Mid East Upstairs where they'll be partnering with local favs Today Junior and Billy Baldwin. The music has a slight electronic twinge to it, but incorporates elements of indie rock and other assorted genres to craft a full fledged mixture that is representative of the duo's influences, and that definitely piques the interest of those passing by. These guys are a

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