Here's a little something for the New Year my own little rendition of Auld Lang Sine Enjpy & happy New Year
Auld Lang Sine Keybaord cover - YouTube
Here's a little something for the New Year my own little rendition of Auld Lang Sine Enjpy & happy New Year
Auld Lang Sine Keybaord cover - YouTube
Here's my interview with Dylan Steele of Smoking Cola
Heres my intervew with singer Mark Nichols
Here's my interview with singer Adrian Earnshaw
Heres my interview with Slower The Band as each member took time to answer some of the questions Enjoy
Milan
1. Most of my family members play an instrument, so as long as I kept my eyes and ears open it was bound to happen.
2. Just any artist who pushes themselves creatively while still having a rawness and emotional quality to their music - that can get lost sometimes when you're trying to make something experimental. Bjork is someone I admire most for getting that balance right for so long.
3. That being a perfectionist is a good thing if you're in a band - but I think if you're an artist on your own it's impossible to get anything done. When the guys in the band start to look comfortable with the song and say how they feel about it, that collaboration gets things finished. So if you're an obsessive eejit like me, collaborate!
4. I don't really think that's possible - the best we can do is take our range of influences and blend them together. Maybe in our area there's no one like us, but then I haven't listened to every band in a 5 mile radius.
5. We plan to release body pillows of ourselves, as well as Nightcore remixes of the singles.
Joe
Answers 1. When I was about 8 my dad showed me a video of hawkwind at a festival he had been to. I thought playing guitar looked so cool so I decided to play guitar and from then on I’ve been doing music.
2. It changes all the time! At the moment it’s Black Country new road but bands like new order, shortwave set and loads of dub reggae that I was brought up on have influenced me when writing music. 3. Don’t take it too seriously. I used to get really nervous before playing live about making mistakes but really nobody will notice just do the best you can and have fun.
4. I’m not really sure that you can do that. Any performer is always taking influence from other bands what they do well and trying to add that to their own performance in some way. It’s hard to set yourself apart from other bands or singers because you will always be similar in some way the best thing to do is try and be yourself really.
5. Hopefully in the new year for gigging and we have recorded two other singles to come out in 2023 as well and we would love to do an album hopefully some time in the future.
Alex
Answers 1. When I was 14 a friend randomly asked for me to make a band with him for the schools battle of the bands and told me to play drums, it never happened but I had the idea of playing drums in my head from then on. I seen a full drum kit in Costco and told my dad I wanted one for Christmas, luckily on Christmas Day I walk downstairs to a bit Liverpool red one and the rest is history…
2. I like artists who don’t stick to the same sound they push themselves out of there comfort zone. I was brought up on Van Morrison, The Who, Lightening seeds and ABBA. But my biggest influences are The Beatles, Arctic monkeys, Jimmy Eat World, the black keys and a not very well known band Deaf Havana. I love all kinds of music tho, I’m obsessed with Eminem and at the moment I love a band called kid kapichi.
3. If you really love it you should try to put absolutely everything into it, try make connections, network and practice whenever you have the spare time. You shouldn’t compare yourself to anyone and try be confident in your own ability don’t put yourself down, just try to enjoy every second.
4. I think every band is influenced by someone and takes certain styles or sounds. But I do feel that we test ourselves creatively and lots of our songs sound completely different to each other which is rare because most bands find a sound they like and stick to it. We have one song that sounds like queens of the Stone Age and then suddenly we’re playing a song that sounds like talking heads.
5. Hopefully in the new year we’ll start gigging supporting some big bands and build an audience. It’ll be great to do a sell out headline when we’re ready to promote one of our singles that will be out for the new year too. I’d love to play some festivals during the summer and play more cities outside Liverpool that I haven’t played before. Would love to release an album as well get it on a sexy vinyl.
Peter
1 When I was a wee lad, my older brother started learning the guitar and writing music. He inspired me to do the same so I started learning myself. I also came across other musically interested people in school so it just took off from there really.
2 Oh there are loads, I feel I like most music genres and am very open minded to new artists and styles. My favourites I keep coming back to though have got to be Daft Punk, Radiohead, talking heads and Dua Lipa to name a few.
3 My advice would be to regularly practice your instrument, and with the band, but importantly do it to have fun. I used to put a lot of pressure on myself sometimes when performing live or practicing, when really, you're there to enjoy it and make some boss tunes.
4 I don't think you can really, I think you're always going to be influenced by varies artists when making music whether you do it consciously or not. Though I do think we as a band try and test ourselves and push our limits by trying different sounds and things.
5 Yeah, we plan on gigging more soon and start getting our name out there, we also wanna release some other singles we have recorded and will do it soon ™
Here's my interview with singer, Keith Shaw
Here's my interview with singer, ISEE
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Here's my interview with Oloye Coldman
How'd you get started in music? singer,- Started from high school over 20 years ago and I’m still here.Who are your inspirations or influences?- God is my inspiration & I’m being influenced by the things I go through, things happening around me & different stories I hear or read about.What advice would you offer aspiring performers?- They should first discover themselves, stay focused & never give up.How do you set yourselves apart from other bands or singers?- My lyrics, my style of music, my voice, my style.Any new gigs or albums in the future?- Most definitely.
Here's my interview with singer, Pretty Tony Global
My late grandfather Robert Kevin sr Was a famous saxophone player for the legendary band SAM&DAVE so I have music Royalty flowing through my veins Honestly,I never had any role models or looked up to anyone while being raised, so inspiration wise I would say myself the will to do it, my determination and work ethic inspires me,as for Influences From Biggie Smalls,Snoop Dogg,to Lady Gaga Don’t never let somebody stop you from believing in what you believe in!
Being my authentic self,The Originator
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Here's my interview with songwriter/performer Eric Spence of the band, Letters To Mercy
I got my start in music at an early age, after watching my father play his guitar when I was 10 It was all to clear to me that music was my true love because of the emotional connection it gave to me.
Heres my interview with musician Ed Mahalik
Here's my interview with band, Titanosaur
There’s a photo that was taken of me when I was about 6 months old or so. I’m sitting with a giant bass on my lap. So, was that how I got started in music? Or do you mean “professionally”? So, about 4 years ago, I was diagnosed as autistic, which explained a lot of mysteries in my life. I’ve come to understand that my need for music is one of my autistic traits. I feel sound. I use music to help me regulate my emotions. As a teen I would blast music in my headphones constantly, and I was able to get through my depressions during those years by listening to Suicidal Tendencies and Megadeth, among many others. Then, around 16, my mother got me an electric guitar, and I learned my first riffs - The Ramones. Playing loudly, and being in control of the sound gave me a new method to help regulate my anger. And I’ve been playing loud crunching music ever since.
Huge fan of Killing Joke. With my Goth/Industrial Metal band, The Raygun Girls, I tried to make music emulating Killing Joke. Motorhead caught my ear back in the early 90’s. Loved the energy and the catchiness of the music. And, my vocals were scratchy too, so Lemmy’s vocals made me feel more comfortable about the way I sang. I’m mostly inspired by my emotions - Anger can fuel either super heavy songs, if I need to get that anger out by shouting, or super fast songs, if I need to get it out physically. Here are the following links to check out their music Lyrics are inspired by a myriad of things - anything from the political climate (“Conspiracy”) to my favorite olives (“Super Colossal Spanish Queen”). Most of my songs, though, are me talking to myself and keeping myself out of depression.
Well, it depends on why you’re performing. Is it for money? Then, practice, practice, practice. Get good at your craft, and better than the person next to you. If it’s for the love of making music, then make sure to join bands that create songs that you enjoy listening to. If you don’t enjoy listening to it, if it doesn’t move something in you, then how is it going to move others? Have fun playing!
My vocals are very unique. I’m don’t do cookie monster vocals, but I do have gravel in my vocal. You can actually understand what I’m singing… and then, there’s the whole dinosaur thing.
Due to my health situation, I don’t do live shows. Sometimes I do “live” streams though, and I’m hoping that my energy lets me put one together before the end of 2022. I just released my second full length album of 2022, No One Home. I’m constantly writing, so, I’m sure that I’ll be releasing new music in early 2023 too. |
Here's my interview with musician, Marianne Kesler
Here's my interview with singer, Mike Power
How'd you get started in music?
I recently found an old diary from when I was 15 and read about how I first learned to play guitar. My older brother was already playing and I was completely in love with music. As soon as I learned how to play a few chords, I started to write my own songs.
Who are your inspirations or influences?
My earliest influences were The Beatles and Bob Dylan and over the years I have found inspiration in almost every style of music from classical (Mozart) to jazz (Billie Holiday) to country (Hank Williams) to soul (Stevie Wonder) to Irish trad (The Chieftains) to hip-hop (Jay-Z).
What advice would you offer aspiring performers?
Don’t do it! Just kidding. Actually, the performance side of music is something that is unique to each individual. Some people love being in the spotlight while others suffer from terrible stage fright. For me, performance is secondary to recording. A great performance can be exciting, but a great recording is timeless. Kind of like the difference between sex and love.
How do you set yourselves apart from other bands or singers?
Intentionally or not, we all set ourselves apart. My experiences are different from anyone else’s, and I think that comes through in both my writing and playing. I draw from a unique well and even though I don’t know if the light reflecting up from my well provides illumination for anyone else, it is one of my strongest desires to find out if it does, or if it can.
Any new gigs or albums in the future?
I have no gigs planned right now but I am already working on a batch of songs for my next album. I have always preferred the studio to the stage. Over the years, I’ve been on stage a lot and will probably do more at some point. The last time I played live, in 2019, I rented a theater on 4th Street in the East Village and worked with a visual artist on images to project behind the stage while we performed. It was nice to put the songs on display and connect them with an audience. I have recorded two albums since then and would love to see if those newer songs can make any connections.
Here's my interview with singer, Kevin Bianchi of the band Vanishing Shores
How'd you get started in music?
I have always been drawn to and inspired by music. I got into my Dad’s collection of records at an early age and listened for hours to the Beatles, Bob Dylan, the Beach Boys and so many others. I’ve always found music to be such a supernatural thing. It is something that is so full of mystery, but also has the infinite potential to heal and restore. I’ve been writing songs since I was 14, but I am still completely humbled and filled with a sense of wonder every time I write a song. No matter how many I write, each new song is like another undiscovered country to be traveled and cherished for its untamed beauty. For the last few years I have been focused on my Vanishing Shores band. Its a chance for me to record and perform with a whole community of dear friends and musicians. It has enabled me to be completely fearless and just create. No limits. I think my best songs are still yet to come. I can’t ever imagine a time where I don’t want to create and add beauty into the world. We need beauty now more than ever. To put down the phone and simply sit and listen to things of beauty and joy.
Who are your inspirations or influences?
I am influenced by everything around me. I try to keep my eyes and ears open. I want to be humble enough and awake enough to be moved by the stories and the people around me. I don’t like to be static. I do however think that connection is far more important as an artist with an audience than any dedicated pursuit of innovation. If I can connect with a song or a lyric, that means more to me than being the ‘first one’ to say it or play it that way. Connection is what defines success for me. If something moves you, that is success. I don’t want to lose sight of that truth. It is so easy to be frustrated with the current state of the music industry (and world for that matter). But I don’t want to lose joy by thinking I am entitled to something or deserve better. I want to focus exclusively on writing songs that connect with the listener and move them in real and lasting ways. I want them to feel like I am a fellow traveler, sharing the journey with them. If that is one listener or 5,000, I want to be grateful for each one.
What advice would you offer aspiring performers?
My advice would simply be to write songs and make music that means something to you above all else. If it doesn’t move you, move on to something else until it does. Authenticity is not defined by style or genre, but by an individual’s heart and passion. If you fee it, its real. No-one can take that away from you or diminish it, so follow that and develop that in your own writing and performances. That is what makes an artist authentic and worthy of being heard. Fearlessly follow the things that move your heart and mind.
How do you set yourselves apart from other bands or singers?
I think what sets me apart is that I don’t try to be like anyone else. I simply try to be faithful to the gifts I have been given; the words and the melodies I have been inspirer and moved to create. I don’t have any desire to be a part of something that would try to make me something other than who I am. I don’t have any false sense that I should be popular or important. When success comes, it will only be because a song or a lyric meant something to the listener. It won’t be because of any external factor, it will only be because another heart has been drawn to it. I think that sets me apart in a way that brings about a freedom. A freedom that pursues beauty wherever it may lead.
Any new gigs or albums in the future?
I am currently working to finish my next album that will be called, ‘Possible Light’. Its been a long journey to finish this album and I am very much looking forward to its completion and release into the world. I hope to have it released in the middle of 2023.
We also have a livestream performance coming up on December 16th via YouTube.