NYC punk, ska and metal label knifetwister records are working hard at raising the voices of indie musicians and bands across the local scene. Their devotion to talent, originality, passion and focus is unwavering, and their commitment to elevating the small but substantial names of our time is second to none.

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Former chess grandmaster come avid songwriter and AI producer GM Jon has produced a multitude of original songs in the past year or so, not least of all his beloved folk collection honouring The Best Of The Dead Poets. We were blessed with the chance to talk in depth with Jon, about his life, his … Continued

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“Yeah I think this song that’s releasing August 15th is something to listen to. It reveals that the birth of my son came as a surprise and now I have 7 children. I reveal a conflict and struggle within myself and wondering how can I escape this torture? But the torture is everything is changing, everybody is changing but how can I keep up?”

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Armed with another brand new album and a consistency of style and substance that’s currently drawing in thousands of new fans – artist and producer JADE! kindly took part in an interview. We talk about the journey to this point, the inspiration for OKI, performance plans and ambitions, and plenty more. Here’s the conversation in full.

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To coincide with the launch of his brand new single Not For Everybody, we caught an interview with esteemed indie rapper and artist Shavar, to find out more about the music, his rise to success, his brand endorsements, his creative intentions, and plenty more. Here’s how it went. * * * Hi Shavar, great to … Continued

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“Honestly, it’s part compulsion and part therapy. Creating—and more specifically, creating in the music space—helps me feel grounded and make sense of the world around me, as well as whatever is going on inside.”

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To coincide with the release of the evocative and atmospheric modern single 22:22, we caught an interview with Chinese composer and artist CDA REVE, to find out more about his unique journey as both an artist and a lifelong dreamer and creative. Here’s the conversation in full. * * * Hi REVE, such a pleasure … Continued

Songwriter, artist and producer Co.Lega unites the abstract and expressive, throughout a growing repertoire of boldly original ambient and electronic tracks. His lyrics are piercingly gripping, poetic and fascinating, heartfelt and refreshingly human, and his music is so diverse yet also well rooted amidst a clear sense of intention and thoughtful escapism. We were gifted … Continued

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