The Refrain Interview: Paper Forest

San Diego, CA rock band Paper Forest has announced their newest album, Trick Photographer, out Sept 22nd on It’s Okay, I’m Crying. Along with the album announcement, the band has dropped their latest single “House In Your Head”. We had a chance to talk to multi-hyphenate Sean Burdeaux about the project as part of our Refrain Music Series. Refrain Music Blog: Thanks for taking the time to do this interview. … Continue reading The Refrain Interview: Paper Forest

The Refrain Interview: Salvo

Birmingham, Al rock band Salvo has just released their new album, The Traveler, on Asbestos Records. The 14-track album features the singles “Anything Can Happen Day“ and “Crime of the Century“ Many of the band members of Salvo used to be in Pain, who released four albums and toured heavily in the ’90’s, earning a nationwide fan base that remains gleefully loyal. Pain produced videos, recorded for Cartoon Network, had their … Continue reading The Refrain Interview: Salvo

The Refrain Interview: To Kill A Monster

To Kill A Monster was born in 2008. Since the beginning, they have set out to produce a sound that is nearly indescribable and a live show that is totally unforgettable. To Kill A Monster maintains that music is better as an inspiration to be happy than a tool to promote negativity, this is why their songs are almost always upbeat, dancey, or at least about nerdy subjects. Not … Continue reading The Refrain Interview: To Kill A Monster

Pop Artist Belle Vex Releases Uplifting “Us”

Rising talent Belle Vex drops uplifting pop number “Us,” driven by acoustic guitars and his airy vocal lines touched by hazy beats to round it off. With an empowering message that encourages us to be our own biggest cheerleader in good times and bad, the track has been six years in the making.  A gentle yet catchy number that comes straight from Belle’s heart and … Continue reading Pop Artist Belle Vex Releases Uplifting “Us”

Keith Heart Drops “Serial Heartbreaker”

North Carolina-based singer-songwriter Brady Keith Gearheart, better known by his stage name Keith Heart, has just dropped the upbeat yet eerie dance-pop number “Serial Heartbreaker.” The track is led by his soulful vocals, founded on a smooth fusion of genres, twinkling synths, and heavy bass, and creates a contradictory atmosphere that feels carefree and joyous but with something sinister lurking at its corners.  Lyrically, “Serial … Continue reading Keith Heart Drops “Serial Heartbreaker”

BellaDaPrima Drops Anthemic Single ‘Alone In The Night’

Canadian musician BellaDaPrima delivers a fusion of R&B, pop, and hip-hop on her latest single “Alone In The Night,” an uber catchy production led by booming beats and anthemic soundscape.  With smooth rap verses seamlessly blending into an infectious chorus rooted in her bold vocals, the track drew inspiration from insomnia and sleep codependency. As someone who struggled to fall asleep if she didn’t have … Continue reading BellaDaPrima Drops Anthemic Single ‘Alone In The Night’

Lucy Dye Releases Dreamy”Crystal Eyes x Diamond Minds”

Singer-songwriter, producer and performer Lucy Dye has released her euphoric yet melancholic avant pop single “Crystal Eyes x Diamond Minds”. Musically, the track is rooted in dreamy synths, hazy beats and Dye’s husky vocals. With a powerful voice founded on vulnerability, the track weaves an atmospheric tale of the beauty of the restless club culture she discovered on countless encounters through the nightlight of various cities … Continue reading Lucy Dye Releases Dreamy”Crystal Eyes x Diamond Minds”

Sasha Chaa Releases “ABRACADABRA”

Bilingual North African musician Sasha Chaa has just dropped the upbeat and empowering track “ABRACADABRA,” led by her playful yet sultry vocal lines and an intricately layered composition built on Amapiano (African drums), pianos, and strings, with sleek R&B undertones peeking through.  The summery feel-good production comes with a message about not being taken for granted, as her sweet voice flits between English and French … Continue reading Sasha Chaa Releases “ABRACADABRA”

The Refrain Interview: Messmaker

Cleveland indie alt-rock duo MESSMAKER has just released their latest single, “We Are The Architects“. The track marks their first release since their debut album, 2020’s Through The Fire. Musically, the track sees the band take a slightly more mature turn in production while continuing to perfect the sound they started on the first album. We had the chance to ask Messmaker a couple questions as … Continue reading The Refrain Interview: Messmaker

The Refrain Interview: #lameassdads

#lameassdads is a pop-punk band from Toledo, Ohio, who has just announced the vinyl release of their album Greetings from Nowhere, Ohio. The vinyl is being released by Punkerton Records. It’s being released as random mix color vinyl so each record will be an unique, one of one. The vinyl release also features two bonus tracks, one of which has never been released! The band was … Continue reading The Refrain Interview: #lameassdads

The Refrain Interview: Omar Feliciano

Queens, NY singer-songwriter Omar Feliciano has just released his newest album, the 12-track House Of Aragon. This intimate album as a whole dives into and reflects on topics such as systemic racism, history, the prison system, human rights, the struggling and misunderstood artist, social media, friendships, loss, and relationships.  Omar Feliciano is a singer, songwriter, and guitarist from Queens, NY. He earned a bachelor’s degree in … Continue reading The Refrain Interview: Omar Feliciano

Sakoya Releases Reflective “Reset Restart”

Indianapolis, Indiana hard rock act Sakoya has released their newest single, the melodic metalcore rocker “Reset Restart ”. The track is a perfect showcase for vocalist Alex Nauth’s full-bodied melodies and the band’s riff-heavy, radio-ready brand of polished heavy rock. Thematically, “Reset Restart” is a song for anyone who has been through hardships and needs to reset themselves and restart who they are as a person. “It’s about making … Continue reading Sakoya Releases Reflective “Reset Restart”