Wednesday, July 9, 2025
The Moment That Hooks Us in Beck: Mongolian Chop Squad
Tuesday, July 8, 2025
DJ Interviews: Brook Hodges
Hey there folks here's my interview with indie singer/rocker Brooke Hodges who shared her humble begging's of her career
Tuesday, July 1, 2025
DJ Interviews: TokyoSOng
Hey there everyone its your old friend DJ Dizzy here with an interview as done by band. Tokyo song who sat with me to talk about their musicial origins
Saturday, June 7, 2025
One more day by Kayvon Harrris
Hey there its your old friend DJ Dizzy here & I've got a new song by none other than Keyvon Harris, Its called One More Day & its a special dedication to all of the father's everywhere in honor of Father's Day
You can feel free to listen to it by way of the link below & its evadible thru both Apple music & Spotify
so feel free to give a listen & to all f the Father's everywhere here's that you all have a happy Father's Day
Tuesday, May 6, 2025
DJ Interviews: Ingvi Thor Kormaksson
Hey there one & all its your old friend DJ Dizzy here & I'm back with another interview this time around enjoy
How'd you get started in music?
I started playing drums in a boarding-school band. I'd had some
basic training in a boys' marching band, and some piano lessons as well.
I remember we did a lot of Kinks covers. Next winter I was in Reykjavik, and
bought an electric organ (Farfisa) and took private lessons in Jazz theory,
playing chords on piano along with my mentor grabbing whatever instrument
was handy to play the melody line. That winter set me going to start playing
in Dance and Rock bands on keyboard for the next twenty years. Lots of practice that way. When I quit that business I realised I didn't enjoy that stuff at all and turned to songwriting, and played in a Blues/Jazz ensemble (JJ Soul Band) for a while. The band made four albums filled with our own music. Besides that I made albums with various Icelandic singers, that my friends produced, always with versatile top-notch musicians. Lyrics were in Icelandic, but some of this stuff is found as instrumentals on an album called Instrumental Collection.
Who are your inspirations or influences?
First influences were from the beat-groups of UK; Kinks, Animals, Stones, Beatles, etc. Later came War and Steely Dan. Then as I delved more into Jazz-Fusion, it was Headhunters (with Herbie Hancock), the funky Ramsey Lewis Trio (from the early seventies). Brian Bennett drummer from the Shadows was also a big influence with his solo album, Change of Direction. Also the cool and soul jazz guys; Horace Silver, Lee Morgan and many more. Then, not least, is the Brazilian influence in all its splendour, the songwriters and the performers.
What advice would you offer aspiring performers?
I really do not have any advice as a performer, as I tended to stay in the background, but as a songwriter I have only one advice: stay true to yourself and what you stand for.
How do you set yourselves apart from other bands or singers?
On the second album I did, I tried to do some stuff that I thought would be popular, with catastrophic results. That album is nowhere on music sites yet, and maybe never will. It's possible I'll look at it later, and see the bright spots.
But after that fiasco I decided that I would write only the music that popped up in my head in a natural way, even though it was very much possible that no one would like my endeavours at all. But usually music finds its way to people, if only few, who appreciate it.
Any new gigs or albums in the future?
I quit playing myself in public twenty years ago but occasionally lend a hand in a studio. Latin Faculty is a collective of musicians, friends and friends of friends, performing my music in the studio only, not elsewhere. So the music is only for recording and eventually being published on music sites. Maybe there'll be a few CDs made. I like CDs, which definitely must mean that I'm old! My current radio single 'So Nice' with Latin Faculty is out now in three forms - English, Icelandic and Instrumental - on all platforms via the HYRNJANDI imprint now.
Wednesday, March 19, 2025
DJ Interviews: Saphira 79
Hey there guys its your old friend DJ Dizzzy here, & here's my interview with up & coming soundscaoe Saphira 79 who sat down with me in my little temple to talk of her musical orgins.
Tuesday, March 11, 2025
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DJ Interviews: Dave Eastman of Just say yes or no
Heres my interview with a familiar guest David Est man as he talks about his new band Yes or No
How'd you get started in music?
The Open Flames’ drummer Evan Sult and songwriter/singer Dave Eastman were high school friends who played Dungeons & Dragons with friends. Dave was Evan’s dungeon master. Evan couldn’t play drums and Dave couldn’t tune a guitar, but that didn’t stop them. Their first song had three notes and was about Republicans. It was called “Blood Red”. Years later,
And now, Dave thinks Evan is a very good drummer. Evan was in the famous band Harvey Danger (of the hit ‘Flagpole Sitta’ heard at the beginning of ‘Peep Show’). Dave still can’t tune a guitar, but he loves writing songs for this band of pros who can: Paige Brubeck is an amazing guitarist and singer and Len Bendel is a groovy bass player inspired by Motown and the Beatles.
Who are your inspirations or influences?
Pavement, the Velvet Underground, the Pixies, Joy Division, REM, Henry Miller, Robert Frost, John Lennon, and of course, Dungeons & Dragons.
What advice would you offer aspiring performers?
If you perform, entertain!: Your audience braved the rain to come see you, paid for their beer and ticket, and has to stand through your set, so give them a memory to cherish.
How do you set yourself apart from other bands or singers?
In French, we’re “pop noir”. No song is the same, so our album takes you a journey with many crazy stops along the way.
Another reviewer kindly wrote: “By listening to The Open Flames, you’re creating memories in your head…I know it sounds pretty far-fetched, but yeah, it does that.” (Rock Era Magazine)
That sums it up pretty well!
How would you say that music has inspired/made an impression on you?
Music is everywhere, in how we talk, honk our horns, hear the birds and trains and rain, and in how we connect with emotions and stories. And there is no higher art form than “Louie Louie.”
Any new gigs or albums in the future?
You can pre-order our first album, ‘Same Time Next Year’ with Subjangle Records on Bandcamp!
Biography:
Pop Noir: The Open Flames bring equal parts psychedelia and lyricism. Lead singer Dave writes songs between aid missions in war zones and drummer Evan was in the band Harvey Danger of the hit 90s song, “Flagpole Sitta” (heard at the opening of “Peep Show”).
Here are some recent reviews of our music:
“As sonically alluring as poetically fascinating” – VENTS Magazine
“A dark pop groove through haunting crescendos for a catchy and distorted sonic experience… a cinematic and addictive anthem… A hypnotic showcase of pop power.” - Earmilk
“The storytelling a transcendent element sure to set them on a course for success.” – Music Crown
“It’s the kind of song that sticks in your head for hours, but in the best way.” – Mc Gig Music
“Sonically it’s an easy-going guitar-pop gem with an instantly sticky impact. Lyrically, it’s a sort of hallucinatory brain twister. All together, it’s a splendid debut. No wonder Satan plays it on repeat on his stereo in hell.” – Turn Up the Volume
“Stylishly restrained, casting a dark spell that pulls you into its shadowy world.” – Backseat Mafia
"An exciting force on the London alt-rock scene.“ – Tits Upon Tyne
“A special breed of honesty to paint pictures in your head.” – BuzzSlayer
"By listening, you’re creating memories in your head…I know if sounds pretty far-fetched, but yeah, it does that.” – Rock Era Magazine
Social media links:
· Website: https://www.
· Spotify: https://open.
· Music video: https://youtu.be/
· YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.
· Instagram: https://
· Facebook: https://www.
· TikTok: https://www.
· X (Twitter): https://x.com/the_
· Bandcamp: https://
· Soundcloud: https://
· Twitch: Twitch
Thursday, January 30, 2025
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DJ Interviews: Dominic
Heres my interview with singer Dominic who shared his succes
I got started in music the same way as most, growing up and listening to songs. My taste in music has definitely changed over the years as I’ve grown. I sung karaoke with my parents (LeAnn Rimes for example haha) had piano lessons at an early age and since then it’s developed into a healthy hobby of mine. Now I’m trying to create music that I enjoy listening to.
Saturday, January 25, 2025
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DJ Interviews: Detroit Red
Here's my interview with up & coming rapper Detroit Red on how he got started in his musical journey, included are social media links to his music so feel free to check those out as well. Enjoy
Sunday, January 19, 2025
Ode to a gaming monk-an original poem
Hey there one & all, I wanted to share a poem that I scribbled down its inspried by a quote that really resonated with me & I'll post it after this but it was inspired by someone with a gentle spirit & kind soul so this is for them.
Ode to a gaming monk
Words of aspirations
Fill me with a sense of inspiration
He’s a gentle giant with a gentle soul
So focused on achieving his goals
A crusader out to do some chaotic good
Staying frosty as he should.
Showing authenticity through his personality
This is who he is with the volume turned high
Never afraid to spread his wings & fly.
Though some bridges were burnt along the way
We rebuild & make up at the end of the day.
There were times he wanted to fall
No matter how bleaj things are
he's always standing tall.
Gaming & storytelling is what he’s all about
he’s not in it for Fame or for clout.
He’s a gaming monk who bears no shame
Mildra the Monk is his name.
Quote:
'My goal as a content creator, and now as a #vTuber, is to show what's out there. Many will talk about being a gamer, a weeb, and so on. But I want to show that my love for the hobby extends to the totality of it. From the solo dev making his first commercial game to the little teams that could, and everything in between. I'm nobody special, but I want to show that if some nobody from the middle of frozen nowhere can find these high-quality projects, then anyone can. I wanna discover new games and experiences, to challenge myself to never stay put in my shell. While others want to display cynicism, I want to be optimistic about the shifts in the future. While others want to stay in a comfort zone and build ivory towers around themselves, I wanna explore out of it and connect with things I never knew before, people I never thought I'd meet, and so much more. Does that make me foolish? Maybe, I know what I am up against. There's no end of cultural pressure to lower oneself, to allow one to be content. In refusing that, I might be on the losing side...but I don't think it's the wrong one, to reference a certain captain. Still, whenever I get to help people learn about something new, or learn something myself, I have nothing but joy in that moment. "Mildra the Monk" may be my name, but it is more than that. It's not just some mask I wear, it's me. I was "The Monk" LONG before any of you knew my name. The 'character' part is just me with parts of the volume turned up. Anyone who says otherwise is speaking falsehood. Again, I'm nobody special, but I have been blessed with something special in the trust placed in me, my work, and my vision... and I want to do everything I can to ensure that trust is not misplaced. I hope I can continue earning that trust.'