The Refrain Interview: Clearfight

Clearfight is an emotional pop-punk group cultivated across several state lines within the midwest area. With deeply intimate lyrics, passionate vocal melodies, and roaring guitars, the band is here to make an impact by creating heartfelt, melodic declarations surrounding topics like heartbreak, mental health, and trying to find positivity in difficult situations. Clearfight has returned with their latest single, “Split Tongue”.  The heartfelt track is a slickly produced slice of … Continue reading The Refrain Interview: Clearfight

The Refrain Interview: mothaltar

Hailing from the Dallas TX, mothaltar blurs the line across different genres with their dedication to combining complex, blistering riffs with beautifully cinematic soundscapes. Their latest single, “Original Vision”, encapsulates their dedication to multi-layered songcraft. We had the chance to catch up with Franco of mothaltar to chat about the single, the band, the state of the scene, and more as part of our Refrain Interview Series! Refrain … Continue reading The Refrain Interview: mothaltar

Soran aims for the stars in new EP ‘Space Boy’

Singer-songwriter Soran reveals brand new 5 track EP Space Boy. With the evolution of his style Soran has truly landed with his explorative concoction of alternative RnB, Lo-fi, spacey electronics and buttery soft vocals all of which are perfectly displayed in this turn of the tide project ‘Space Boy’ via Universal Music Canada, the country’s leading music company.  Entirely hands-on from conception all the way … Continue reading Soran aims for the stars in new EP ‘Space Boy’

The Refrain Interview: New Vision

New Vision is a band from Hudson Valley, NY. From their bio, the band says that “Their unique, yet familiar sound touches back on the late 90s and early 2000s surge of indie/emo rock. Whether you’re a fan of the genre or just a casual listener looking for something new. Their music has something everyone can connect with.“ New Vision has just released its debut … Continue reading The Refrain Interview: New Vision

VOXX Pays Tribute To Chester Bennington With Linkin Park Cover “One More Light”

Hailing from Tampa Bay, Florida, modern hard rock band VOXX has recently released its cover of Linkin Park’s “One More Light”. Engineered by Jimmy Beattie, the track was released on Chester’s birthday. “Since Chester had a huge influence on Regis’ singing, we feel we needed to honor his work,” says the band.  Playing high-energy music with catchy melodies, great guitar riffs, and meaningful lyrics, Regis Lima started VOXX as a solo project in … Continue reading VOXX Pays Tribute To Chester Bennington With Linkin Park Cover “One More Light”

Hard Rockers TO BEGIN ANEW Return With “The Victory”

Jacksonville, NC hard rock band To Begin Anew has released their latest single, “The Victory”. The track radio-ready modern rock track boasts crunching riffs, driving drums, and a huge chorus. For the band, “The Victory” is a battle song. “It’s a song about overcoming adversity and coming out on top no matter the situation or circumstances,” explains the band.  “Giving up and giving in is never an option.” To Begin Anew was born in … Continue reading Hard Rockers TO BEGIN ANEW Return With “The Victory”

Home Invasion Signs to Deciduous Records, Releases “Porch Light”

Home Invasion is an atmospheric blackened blues duo from North Dakota. Combining elements of post-rock, country, black metal, and spoken word, the band tells the harrowing story of the events that took place on the night of December 5th, 1986. Through rabbit hole loops and unsettling aesthetics, Home Invasion’s live installments create an environment that can only be described as something out of a horror movie. … Continue reading Home Invasion Signs to Deciduous Records, Releases “Porch Light”

MODERN ANDY And LOWLEGS Team Up Again For Atmospheric “Backmasking”

St. Louis, MO Triphop artist Modern Andy has teamed up again with electronic duo lowlegs for their second single together, “Backmasking“. The single blends drones with larger-than-life grooves and caters to the overly analytical musical mind with its thought-provoking and atmospheric take on downtempo music, making this track a must-add to any music lovers’ library. “Backmasking” was originally a demo that Lowlegs brought to Modern Andy to see what new sound could be … Continue reading MODERN ANDY And LOWLEGS Team Up Again For Atmospheric “Backmasking”

The Refrain Interview: ASAVA

ASAVA is an alternative rock band formed in 2017 in Canton, Ohio. A group of childhood friends with dreams of rocking legendary stages, ASAVA has come out swinging with their new hard-hitting new single, “25“. ASAVA delivers melodic and groove-driven riffs glued to a dynamic rhythm section coloring a soundscape fronted with powerful and introspective vocal delivery. We had a chance to chat with Liam about the new … Continue reading The Refrain Interview: ASAVA

Ross Rocco Shows Musical Versatility On Dark Hip Hop Track “Speak Easy”

California singer, songwriter and producer Ross Rocco has just dropped his latest single “Speak Easy”. The song features writing and production from Jon Romero and vocals from Gabe Reasoner. While Rocco typically creates in the darker side of the pop genre, this release shows his musical flexibility and his ability to bend without drifting too far from his natural sound. “I actually didn’t mean to write … Continue reading Ross Rocco Shows Musical Versatility On Dark Hip Hop Track “Speak Easy”

The Refrain Interview: Modern Andy – “Demonized: /Reimagined”

St. Louis, MO Triphop artist Modern Andy has released their newest single, the very chill “Demonized/ :Reimagined” featuring electronic duo Lowlegs. The song itself is an ambient vibe, sure to be popular amongst the ever-growing genre of similar soundscapes. It also features a selection of vocal samples which give the track a thoughtful if not almost unsettling at times through-line. We had a chance to catch up with Modern Andy and Lowlegs to discuss the song … Continue reading The Refrain Interview: Modern Andy – “Demonized: /Reimagined”