Anticipation for the new album is at fever pitch, because Nicky’s intimate lyricism and soulful delivery strikes a chord in the hearts of listeners.
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Music Interview: Steve Rogers of Staring Into Nothing
Staring Into Nothing's new album 'Power' combines shimmering flavors of progressive rock with cutting social commentary. Intrigued by the record's lyrical thrust, I talked with Steve Rogers about the band’s impetus and direction.
Read More »Interview With Eric Anders, Singer-Songwriter of ‘Eleven Nine’ (Part 2)
This is the second part of my interview with Eric Anders, whose anti-Trump release, 'Eleven Nine,' piqued my interest to find out his motivation and songwriting process behind this concept record.
Read More »Interview With Eric Anders, Singer-Songwriter of ‘Eleven Nine’ (Part 1)
I recently reviewed Eric Anders’ latest album, called 'Eleven Nine,' which is an anti-Trump concept album. Intrigued by the sentiments expressed in the lyrics of the album, I decided to interview Eric. I wanted to know more about his motivation for the album, as well as his songwriting process.
Read More »Interview: Emerson String Quartet on Teaming with Piano Virtuoso Evgeny Kissin for 2018 Concert Tour
With this special chamber music venture that pairs Carnegie Hall’s darling with a formal string ensemble for the first time, Kissin continues to expand his creative spectrum, broadening his offerings even further, past Jewish poetry recitals and his latest foray into writing and composing.
Read More »From Russia to America: Pianist, Composer, and Transcriber Vyacheslav Gryaznov Delights in Musical Storytelling
While the pianist's impression is by no means comprehensive due to the short time he has spent here, the notion that the Russian pedagogical culture could be producing lazy students while the United States’ could be producing lazy teachers may not be so far-fetched.
Read More »Interview with Strangelove – The Depeche Mode Experience
"We want fans to come to our shows and experience something magical," says Freddie Morales, lead vocalist of Depeche Mode tribute band Strangelove.
Read More »After 30 Years, Rock Dreams Come True for San Antonio Talent
An original rock musical makes its long-awaited debut at San Antonio's Josephine Theatre.
Read More »Interview: Marie Miller on Her New Album, ‘Letterbox’
Marie Miller on her return to music, her love of literature, and what it was like to perform for Pope Francis.
Read More »Interview: England’s SuperGlu Takes No Prisoners at First U.S. Show During 2017 SXSW
England punk pop quartet SuperGlu chats about music and the secret to its success at South by Southwest.
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