Devoted ukulele rock legends Winchester 7 & The Runners are about to hit the ground rightfully running. Their brand new album The Waking Giant tackles an imagined yet poignant realm in which a savvy tech investor seeks to create a wholly AI-driven immersive world for the retired, the wealthy, and the doomsday preppers alike. The … Continued
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“All music comes from within. Just by playing a melody on the piano or guitar, a blank appears. Then an arrangement is written.”
“My plan of action is to be at peace with my spirit, to be good to the ones I love, and to be a great father.”
“I am planning on getting more exposure online and putting more effort into that. I am also planning on playing more live shows and traveling to reach new audiences.”
One year on from the rise of his uniquely honest project Hard 2 Luv, we caught up with the ever versatile rapper and artist Brandonrxse. Currently immersed in the making of another full-length project, Brandon reflects on his past work, his changing inspiration, his ambitions, and plenty more. Here’s the conversation in full. * * … Continued
The UK’s own Lord Sparky England has recently launched a beautifully impassioned project called The 7 Sins. The EP delivers precisely what its title implies, seven stories and songs that each directly relate to one of each of the renowned sins.
“I was selected for the Grammy’s in the producers and engineers wing 5 years ago and that was a huge accomplishment as an indie artist! #blessed”
“This was a song that came out of passion, I penned the lyrics 25 years ago and recorded a demo with a friend, a flat mate, and fellow ex-band member Steve Mulligan. I was very upset and angry at the time in what I was hearing and seeing coming out of occupied Palestine.”
“I’d describe my music as jazz, but in the widest definition of the word. I’m allowing myself to constantly explore different genres, including ambient music, funk, electronic classical/orchestral and pretty much everything in between. This includes music for film, TV and video games.”
“Even though I enjoy the process of making music, I think as the time goes on I’ll struggle more and more with the lack of motivation. Even now it’s getting kinda hard to stay motivated.”
“When it comes to genres, I haven’t quite found where I land in my style, I typically tell people it is indie electronic but I also sing and play guitar and different instruments and blend them all together with a lot of electronic textures and elements.”
“I find great inspiration in sci-fi films, such as Dune, The Creator … along with noir-type movies. Currently disco music is a significant source of inspiration for me. It’s not just the groove and intriguing song structures that delight me. Disco exudes positivity, which is particularly uplifting right now.”