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
#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
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
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”
Rising teen pop sweetheart Annissa Murad is set to deliver your summer pop soundtrack with “Ice Cream Mess,” a vibrant production inspired by the carefree tunes of a Cafe in Paris that seeks to put aside negativity and enjoy living your best life by letting go of everything bringing you down. At only 15, Annissa merges an ability to bring mature and modern pop sounds … Continue reading 15 Year Old Pop Singer Annissa Murad Impresses With “Ice Cream Mess”
We’ve been top fans of Asha Gold since her debut, simply because she’s the gift which keeps on giving. She’s made a comeback in preparation for her EP release at the end of this year with the zesty track ‘Up To Me’. This time she joins forces with Bamily’s Louis Fulford Smith on production to produce an effortless yet intricate number. The track is about … Continue reading Asha Gold unveils rich pop candy ‘Up To Me’
Tuscaloosa artist Zizzer is back with his latest single, the hard-hitting rap/rock hybrid “Purge”. The single features both Zizzer’s innate knack for intricate hip-hop-infused pop rock production and his clever lyrics, matched with his machine gun fire intense delivery. Ryan Jones became “Zizzer” once he started recording with a cheap microphone and an out-of-date computer while living in a trailer by the loud railroad tracks down … Continue reading The Refrain Interview: Zizzer
Florida metal guitarist Marko Bojkovic has released his latest album, Venom. Musically, the album is a mixture of progressive metal, death metal, power metal, and thrash metal, with a hint of influence from anime and video game OSTs. The album was preceded by two lead singles, “My Strength Returning“, and the title track “Venom”. The three-and-a-half-minute instrumental track is a wild ride of riffs, blast beats, and of course, what … Continue reading The Refrain Interview: Marko Bojkovic
Hailing from Brooklyn, Swiss-born artist Sam Himself risks another shot at hope with passionate new song “Never Let Me Go’” With tangible passion, Sam paints a soundscape exploring ethereal tones and gloomy textures. The track marks a period of professional recognition for Sam, developed in parallel with personal upheaval that caused him great distress and worry. The light at the end of the tunnel came … Continue reading Sam Himself’s “Never Let Me Go” is art at its finest
Alternative emo outfit Between the Echoes has returned with their latest single ‘Phantom Limb‘. The track, which is the second of the band’s album rollout, features the captivating vocals of Stephen Christian (Anberlin, Anchor & Braille). Comprised of layered visuals and a dark figure haunting the protagonist of the narrative, “Phantom Limb” conceptualizes the need to gain power over one’s self and not fall victim to what the … Continue reading The Refrain Interview: Between The Echoes
Toledo, Ohio grunge rock outfit (the) UnSlept has just dropped their debut offering, the 10-track album Bad Chapters. The band has spent the last year perfecting the album at Mohawk studio with Shawn Patrick Thomas Daley at the helm. For (the) UnSlept, the emotional, thematical density of the debut is the result of years of living, loving, losing, and learning how to navigate the entanglement of the human … Continue reading The Refrain Interview: (the) Unslept
(Photo courtesy of Jonny Waters) New Zealand pop musician Kylie Price channels unsettling feelings of doubt, fear, and loss on the brilliantly anthemic track “Keepin On,” an uplifting anthem built on a layered combination of acoustic and electric guitars. The singer-songwriter who strikes a balance between emotive songwriting and hook-laden sonics, leads with her bold vocal quality, weaving an introspective and relatable message on staying … Continue reading Kylie Price Releases Pop Anthem “Keepin On”
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