A lot happened between late 2001, the last time Brian Schatzel was in a band, and late 2020. Donald Trump, following 8 years of our first Black President, made racism acceptable and divided our country more than it has been since the civil war era. Then the pandemic hit and locked us all away. Needing an outlet more than ever, Brian began playing bass guitar … Continue reading The Refrain Interview: State Run Radio
Fire By Night is a modern rock band based out of Phoenix, Arizona. The project was initially created by long-time friends Chris Cleland (guitar and vocals) and Kailee Vander Maten (lead vocals) in the summer of 2018. The duo’s powerful storytelling is accentuated by mournful, tearing vocals and heavy-hitting guitar riffs. They were recently joined by the young powerhouse drummer, Faith Powell, and together, they seek … Continue reading The Refrain Inter view: Fire By Night
Anger, sorrow, and pain personified was the goal when creating Grasping At The Shadow. Consisting of vocalist Jordan Hanley, violinist Kimberly Hovencamp, bassist Margaret Applegate, and guitarist Daniel Avalle, the band strives to create a unique brand of Deathcore by incorporating violin layered in with death metal riffs and brutal breakdowns. With this unique mixture, Grasping At The Shadow is a heavy, eerie, sight to … Continue reading The Refrain Interview: Grasping At The Shadow
Xeila combines the aesthetics of the dark and paranormal with the style of modern alt pop genres to create a haunting yet energetic world within their music. Xeila, formed by Ross Rocco, was a project in creation since early or mid 2020. It was heavily inspired by the artist PVRIS, wanting to follow in the footsteps of other bands and artists similar that would creatively … Continue reading The Refrain Interview: Xeila
Embers. The remnants of the fire that continue to burn. That refuse to die. That prevail, and glow, long after the flames subside. It’s also an apt moniker for the groundbreaking artist behind the forthcoming album: EMO SZN. Plenty of trends arrive hotter than hell and quickly turn to ash. But on Embers’ debut EMO SZN, the artist mines, illuminates, and transfigures only those elements … Continue reading The Refrain Interview: Embers
Rising star June drops stunning new pop single “Replace Me,” led by luscious melodies and her honeyed yet bold vocals weaving a coming-of-age anthem looking back at childhood friendships. Beautifully balancing sadness and melancholia with a joyous vibe, the ethereal track unveils the smooth and vibrant voice that forms the heart of her trademark late 80s pop sound. Stitching nostalgia and self-reflection together in a … Continue reading June Releases Shimmering “Replace Me”
Channeling inspiration from earth elements and the wonders of human connection and collaboration, Feather is proud to release his sophomore EP, We Are For Each Other. Featuring collaborations with artists such as Sintra, Lockbox, SEGØ and more, Feather delivers a body of work filled with impressive depth, boundless creativity, and technical excellence as a self-release. “While still making music on my own, I began to … Continue reading Feather Presents Innovative Sophomore EP
Everything But The Everything (EBTE), the project of Bay Area California musician, producer and industry promoter Izzy The Gent, has released his newest single “Never Said.” Growing up in the Bay Area gave Izzy a taste of Punk Rock in his youth, but over the years he shifted interest into becoming a DJ and climbing the ranks within the scene as a notable club promoter. … Continue reading The Refrain Interview: Everything But The Everything
Every now and then, we like to know what music drives the artists we love here at Refrain.Musi.Blog. With that in mind, we’ve asked Project Vela to take over our Spotify Playlist and curate it with their favorite tunes. First, let’s start off with a little about Project Vela, for the uninitiated. The melodic hard rock duo bridges electronic, pop, and alternative elements to create … Continue reading REFRAIN TAKEOVER: Project Vela
Faint On Call, the new project featuring former members of Counting Crows, Laundry, and Onesidezero has released its new single “Pearl” on streaming platforms recently. What began as a collaboration between friends during lockdown has now manifested into a nearly complete full-length album, in which “Pearl” is the first of new music to be unveiled. The single, along with the album, was co-produced, engineered, and … Continue reading The Refrain Interview: Faint On Call
Minimum champion is the solo act of STFLR frontman Nick Lopardo. The project is a study of one person’s drive to write the best songs that he possibly can. An undying love for the craft and passion for creativity are the driving factors behind the music. We had the chance to ask minimum champion some questions as part of The Refrain Interview Series. Check it … Continue reading The Refrain Interview: minimum champion
Award-winning singer-songwriter Aliza Hava leads us on a deeply personal journey on her soulful new single “Emotion Tide,” which delves into the pain and subsequent healing that takes place when we allow ourselves to fully feel and express the heartache of a broken relationship. With intricate, genre-blended instrumentation, the track weaves the warm sultriness of Spanish guitars with the lush sensibilities of electric and acoustic … Continue reading Aliza Hava Releases ‘Emotion Tide’
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