Acclaimed Composer Releases New Soundtrack

Acclaimed composer, pianist, and singer-songwriter, Rob Kovacs, has joined forces with DR BLOC on the revolutionary virtual reality game, STRAYLIGHT, which released on Jan 31st for Meta Quest 2, Meta Quest, Oculus Rift, PlayStation VR, Valve Index, and the HTC Vive. Scoring this virtual world allowed Kovacs to experiment and embody the freedom of STRAYLIGHT’s gameplay and its feeling of weightlessness. While Kovacs has scored … Continue reading Acclaimed Composer Releases New Soundtrack

Brian Baker Releases New Single

New Zealand singer-songwriter BRIAN BAKER is celebrating the release of his latest single, “OUR FREEDOM”, produced and recorded at his Kaipara-based studio facility. “OUR FREEDOM” is a song inspired by the right to protest. It sees a woman at a protest, then in court and finally in a supermarket, where she is free to choose, all laid over the bed of a killer beat and … Continue reading Brian Baker Releases New Single

The Refrain Interview: Yard Sign

Yard Sign is an online punk rock band, a one-man folk punk act, and Tik Tok Emo from Ohio. They specialize in songs about life, love, loss, and Star Wars. No matter the incarnation, Yard Sign is a variety of musical outputs led by Scott Marks, an elder millennial “Swemo” originally from New York, but calling central Ohio home for the past decade. Coming of … Continue reading The Refrain Interview: Yard Sign

The Refrain Interview: Vallory Falls

Vallory Falls is an alternative rock outfit based out of Richmond, Vermont.  The band brings diverse backgrounds to the table: Danny, from Michigan, has been in everything from metal, Hardcore punk, and rock bands. Riley Burridge (they/them) calls Vermont home and has extremely diverse interests in music, ranging from Psychedelic to Ska to Folk.  Tristan Gilliss is a Massachusetts native whose musical interest is primarily … Continue reading The Refrain Interview: Vallory Falls

Bold creative Tycho Jones shares new single “Risk To My Reward”

London-based artist Tycho Jones recently released “Risk To My Reward,” their first single in over a year. The track showcases a new sound that is less serene and more genuine, with instinctual frontman delivery and a confident mix of percussion, bass, and rock-tinged guitars. Jones took a break from releasing music to focus on their mental health and to build a new band for their … Continue reading Bold creative Tycho Jones shares new single “Risk To My Reward”

Nicki Wells’ “I Have Longed To Be Here” simmers with curative power

Singer, songwriter and composer Nicki Wells followed her 1st class honors degree in Music touring as a featured vocalist in Nitin Sawhney’s band. She has performed in some of the world’s most prestigious venues from London’s Royal Albert Hall and Sydney Opera House to Glastonbury’s main Pyramid Stage. Her voice has contributed to a number of films including Andy Serkis’s Mowgli, Deepa Mehta’s Midnight’s Children, … Continue reading Nicki Wells’ “I Have Longed To Be Here” simmers with curative power

Spotify Takeover: MESSMAKER

Every now and then, we like to know what music drives the artists we love here at Refrain.Music.Blog. With that in mind, we’ve asked MESSMAKER to take over our Spotify Playlist and curate it with their favorite tunes. First, let’s start off with a little about MESSMAKER. Aggressively catchy melodies pair with soul-filled lyrics in MESSMAKER’s refreshing take on indie rock. Lighting up stages as a power … Continue reading Spotify Takeover: MESSMAKER

The Refrain Interview: Lasciaté

Lasciaté is a melodic metalcore band based out of Hershey, PA formed in the spring of 2016 by Tanis Pellegrini (Vocals), Aaron Perry (Lead Guitar), Robert Greenberg (Bass), and Mark Caruso (Drums) later joined by Sam Hart (Rhythm Guitar). Lasciaté is known for their breakdowns as much as for their catchy choruses and technical guitar work. Lasciaté is an underground metal success story built upon … Continue reading The Refrain Interview: Lasciaté

The Refrain Interview: Telling Secrets

Telling Secrets mastermind Vik Kovacs is a true global musician. Kovacs is the product of Eastern European blood and a British upbringing. Hailing from Manchester, England, but living in Los Angeles, Kovacs is releasing his brand of Emo tinged modern rock bangers under the name Telling Secrets for the past two years. We had the chance to ask Telling Secrets a couple questions. Check it … Continue reading The Refrain Interview: Telling Secrets

Seethe Mixes Nu Metal Past With Trap Core Present On “Mute”

Pittsburgh, PA trap metal project Seethe has just released a new single, “Mute”. For those uninitiated, Seethe is the side project of 9 Stitch Method vocalist Patrick McElravy The track is released on DI Records, was written and performed by McElravy, and features production from Prod. Slaughter. “Mute” opens with a low-end rumble with some metallic scrapes and clangs. These serve well to announce what … Continue reading Seethe Mixes Nu Metal Past With Trap Core Present On “Mute”

The Refrain Interview: BAD YEAR

Rooted in Midwest punk rock, Bad Year formed in 2019 and calls Milwaukee home. Inspired by heartbreak, angst, and self-reformation, Bad Year injects the scene with anthemic chorus hooks and brutal optimism. In the spirit of promoting positive aspects of empathy and mental health, their cathartic melodies are known for freely inspiring listeners with a sense of mutual understanding and hope. The group put a … Continue reading The Refrain Interview: BAD YEAR