To coincide with the release of one of independent rock’s most interesting, enjoyable and impressive new albums, we caught an interview with the mighty Lion Drome, to find out more about the story and sentiments behind the superb 2026 album Hero Down. Here’s the conversation in full.
Interviews
In celebration of the launch of their highly-anticipated and brilliant EP On E Street Remix, we caught up with lifelong musician Robert Allen, front-man of the mighty rock and roll act DownTown Mystic, to find out more about this unique and beautifully nostalgic collaboration.
In escaping the tyranny of her homeland Iran, the boldly soulful and captivating singer and songwriter Shery M has found solace and escapism through her unwavering passion for music and performance.
“I definitely enjoy a momentary escape of the weighty burdens that being a person who is least in the society in which they live carries with it.”
“It takes place in a dystopian empire, where an insurrection and revolution are taking place after the killing of a child, as seen in the song “Dancing In The Fallout,” which I took inspiration from the people of Iran who would die just to be free, who fantasize of being themselves and ridding their societies of oppression.”
In celebration of his recent fusing of formats that is The Gunfighter and the new single Ride, we caught an interview with actor and singer-songwriter Malek Hanna, to find out more about this creative journey, the rock and roll energy of the song, and his plans for the year ahead. Here’s the conversation in full. … Continued
“The fast bars were inspired by racing thoughts and determination. When you’re upset or under pressure, your mind moves quickly, and I wanted the delivery to reflect that urgency.”
To coincide with the launch of the unmissable topical rap release Internet, we caught an interview with songwriter and artist Leavell, to talk about his journey, the inspiration for the track, and his plans for the future. Here’s how it went.
An exclusive interview with the NYC indie artist who turned a late-night studio improv into a raw love letter (and reality check) to the city that broke her open.
To coincide with the launch of his distinct and slick new self-titled EP, we caught an interview with rapper and songwriter Milovay, to find out more about the music, the stylish production, the vulnerability of the songs, and his evolution as an artist. Here’s how it went.
“I wrote it from a place of realizing how loud the world can be, even when you are alone, and how easy it is to confuse anxiety with intuition. The EP is my way of choosing something quieter but stronger, the voice underneath the chaos.”
“I remember very clearly the first day being in a studio and when you’re that young, they can’t have you in and out or working all hours. So, I was in the vocal booth (being yelled at for flat notes) for 7 tracks in one day.”