Photo Credit: Derek Springsteen NYC based folkie J. Alan Schneider has returned with his brand new studio album titled "All Lit Up" that is out today. You may remember him from his time as part of the RI based Jet Black Sunrise. He has since stepped out on his own with this remarkable folk solo project that really showcases J's individual and unique talents that are omnipresent throughout. J has been featured on the site previously with his debut solo effort and through his t

With roots both in Astoria and Queens in New York, Matt Sucich is getting ready to hone his talents in the Boston area when he graces the stage at Cafe 939 tonight 10/26, just steps away from Berklee School of Music. Matt is a phenomenal singer-songwriter who has a real knack for making the audience the central focal point of his music, and the emotional base as well. You really begin to develop an impression on Matt right from the first note, as he professes his desires to t

NYC based indie rockers Exit Daze have just released their brand new single titled "Back To The City". The track is a low key, eerie affair coupled with the talents of Nick Tesoriero whose vocals are straight incndeidiary and provide the backdrop for the rest of the track to follow. The brilliant melodies, vocals, and instrumentation all work well hand in hand with one another, and pickup on each others' creative energy to provide for a track that is equal parts thrilling and

NYC post-punkers The Fluids have released a haymaker of a tune in their brand new one "New Land Sale". The track is a noise fueled, experimental delight with waning guitar riffs juxtaposed on top of colorful rhythms that run all across the spectrum, and leave nothing to the imagination once all finished. I must admit that I had a hard time following the guys from the start, but I was able to settle in and enjoy the ride that the guys were putting me on from the start. The Flu

NYC based duo QTY have something up their musical sleeve when they stop by The Paradise on October 27 in support of their debut album. The band has a tightly wound, garage rock element to their style reminiscent of The Strokes in most aspects, but with their own musical identity forged within to balance out the existing framework, and expose something that is truly unique and original. I had a blast listening to the two from the get go, and they really seem to be in the midst

Photo Credit: Scott Irvine NYC based rock collective The Bushwick Hotel are gearing up for a big show to kick off the weekend this coming Friday 9/22 at Mid East Upstairs. If these guys aren't ringing a bell for you just yet, you'll be intimately familiar with the group by evening's end as they have an intricate blend of music that really makes you appreciate the creativity emanating ever so strongly from the group. The band's sound is classified as a re imagination of classi

Photo Credit: Brandon Wong Starting off your hump day featuring an interview with NYC based folkies 5j Barrow. These guys were first featured on the site a few years ago, and they have a strong indie minded sensibility that allows them to stay the course, and maintain their focus on their musical craft which has always been their strong suit. The group was nice enough to devote some time out of their schedule to talk about their beginnings, their musical influences that inspi

Starting things off today with an interview featuring Southern inspired soul newcomers A Valley Son. Currently based in NYC, the band is reared from a very strong musical foundation with such diversity as Bruce Springsteen and The Allman Brothers firmly put on display to wow and marvel the audience with their wide ranging talents. It's not too often we come across such immense talent like this, so it was a real treat to sit down with the guys and talk about their beginnings a

Bringing to you today an interview featuring NYC based positive minded rockers Light Warriors. You may have caught wind of the feature I did on them a few weeks back highlighting their recent SoFar Sounds performance in NYC that chronicles the band's reggae influenced vibe along with their positive minded lyrics that will bring a great deal of light and meaning to people's everyday lives. Frontman Erik Rabasca and drummer Alex Kaufman were rad enough to sit down and do a thor

NYC based reggae infused rockers Light Warriors are beginning to carve a name out for themselves with their recent Sofar Sounds performance in NYC just a couple of weeks ago. The group have a relaxing, overwhelmingly positive vibe to them with hints of reggae spread all throughout that hints at the band's deep musical roots that transcend genres, and seek to bring out the positivity within the band and with everyone that comes in contact with them as well. Frontman Erik Rabas

Brooklyn based singer-songwriter Skye Steele has released his colorful new single "All That Light". The psych folk musical infusions will leave you breathless as Skye navigates his way through the track with remarkable ease and aplomb. It seems that psych folk is becoming an emerging sub genre as yesterday I featured Hayden Calnin who also dabbles in that genre as well, and Skye is just adding a plethora of skills and talent to his already burgeoning musical resume. I found p

NYC based Scarlet Sails are setting their sights on Boston tomorrow night 5/4 when they stop by the ONCE Ballroom in Somerville for what is sure to be a memorable performance. The band have an orchestral pop influence mixed in with some indie rock influences embedded deep within, with a wealth of musical diversity at your disposal just waiting for you to fawn over. If you're not familiar with Scarlet Sails, it's the brainchild of drummer Brian Viglione, who has also spent tim

Latvia raised and NYC based indie glam rockers Astra the 22s have just released their brand new single "Paris Love" from their EP of the same name that will be out tomorrow. The sound has a flashy, yet gritty vibe to it that sets the musical wheels in motion right away with the band's vibrant display of musicality and sheer musical talent. The four piece met in NYC back in 2011, and since then that has been their primary focus and finding ways to make their musical influences

NYC based indie rockers The Dig are prepping for a big headlining show happening tomorrow night 2/23 @ Great Scott in Allston. The band are starting to turn heads and gain name recognition in various circles for their unique style and musical flare that is certainly most evident when you check them out live, but still packs a furious punch when you hear their music also. I myself was largely unfamiliar with these guys, but they definitely have their own musical identity that

NYC based indie collective The New Tarot are prepping to hit the stage in Cambridge tonight when they make their presence known at the Marran Theatre just steps away from Lesley University. The group is fronted by two sisters, and they share the same dynamic musicality that manifests itself well on stage where their talents become known to those in attendance. I myself don't know much about the group, but they share this cosmic connection that gives them an otherworldly vibe

NYC based indie collective The Fem Doms are making their presence known and turning heads at the same time with their catchy as hell new single titled "Dropped". The six piece have a strong, melodic dynamic that is omnipresent as soon as you hit 'Play' and you'll discover why their sound is grabbing the attention of everyone around them. Their music is hard to describe genrewise, but is an amalgamation of all the members' individual influences that when combined together, pro

NYC based power pop quartet The Chordaes have arrived on listener's doorsteps with their brand new album titled "Touch The Ground". Released back in May, the LP is starting to make waves with the band's symphonic blend of simple pop melodies conjured upon a melodically charged aesthetic that really sets things in motion right away, and presents a band brimming with confidence and musical intrigue right from the start. What really sets the band apart is their lyrics, and fron

NYC based prog-punk collective Manic Pixi make their return with their brand new studio effort titled Iron Heart. The 10 track collection continues the musical progression of an enticing young act that is blurring the lines between genres, and creating a blend of music that is representative of their own individual influences and where they are in their musical careers that is beginning to intersect at a crossroads that is brimming with possibilities. We start things off with

Photo Credit: Jerry Jones NYC piano rockers Scarlet Sails are gearing to make an appearance in the Boston area tomorrow night when they grace the stage at The Lizard Lounge in Cambridge. The group have been making some noise as of late with their brand new video for "I'll Be There" that is representative of the band's style and mystique with breathy vocals and a dimly lit musical perspective that allows you to get a feel of them right then and there. I don't listen to this ty

Originally from Philadelphia, but now based in New York City comes the smooth and evocative musical stylings of Jesse Ruben, who just released his brand new music video titled "This Is Why I Need You", off his upcoming EP A Reply To Violence. The clip introduces us to Jesse's simply structured playing style, which exudes confidence and charm with a terrific clip that uses the assembly of puzzle pieces to tell the story at hand to pour Jesse's feelings right out into the open.