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
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
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”
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
Eclectic Italian quartet Eugenia Post Meridiem are ready to reveal their sophomore full-length record, the gloriously kaleidoscopic, dazzling celebration of sound like i need a tension is out now! Placing its roots somewhere in the mystical universe of Hiatus Kaiyote, Christine and the Queens, PYJÆN and Tame Impala. Eugenia Post Meridiem’s sound holds an intrinsic synergy, refreshingly intangible, allowing space for the listener’s own interpretation … Continue reading Eugenia Post Meridiem Share phenomenal new album ‘like i need a tension’
UNIITY is the new, genre-warping, Avant-punk brainchild of Raven Clark, a Philadelphia-raised artist currently based in Cleveland, OH. Her mission and legacy is the unification of the emerging scene of independent, LGBTQ+, POC women in punk. Raw, gritty, and experimental- UNIITY pushes the boundaries of what is considered punk music, pulling as much influence from hip-hop and techno as from black metal or hardcore. Distorted electronic beats and … Continue reading The Refrain Interview: UNIITY
Originally from Dublin, Ireland, now living in Los Angeles, California. Tree Lined Streets are: Mark Leddy (Lead Vocals and Keyboards) and Tim Boland (Guitar, Bass, Keys and Backing Vocals). TLS’s first album ‘Transformation’ released Oct 2020 was a particular blend of guitar-driven rock, taking root from the glory days of rock in the 1960s and ’70s and growing into a sound that is both contemporary … Continue reading Tree Lined Streets launch new era with electronic single ‘Time’
Demonstrating his eclectic music style, Prince Woods has just dropped his newest single release “Butterfly.” Inspired by the notion of turning dreams into reality and enjoying the journey that comes with being a producer, the artist proudly showcases a track that will shed light on his musical roots, creative abilities, and artistic versatility. About the single, Prince Woods said “After taking some time off to … Continue reading Prince Woods Turns Dreams Into Reality On “Butterfly”
Oozing in gloomy alt-pop magic, Ishani has released “Powertripp”, an electronica spectacle tackling the complex and intricate theme of unbalanced power dynamics in toxic relationships. Blended upon a fuzzy and dusky sound palette, Ishani’s vocals go on a storytelling journey to recount those repetitive negative patterns that are extremely hard to walk away from for most. This seems to be one of the Indian UK-raised … Continue reading Ishani releases intricate bop “Powertripp”
The Region is a hard-hitting pop punk/emo trio from the outskirts of Chicago. Their music is dynamic and heartfelt, blending heavy and melodic elements with nostalgic overtones. Some of their most notable accomplishments include being recognized by Alternative Press as Indiana’s rising pop punk band, performing in front of sold-out crowds in the Chicagoland area, their music being featured on ‘The Scene’ & ‘All New … Continue reading The Refrain Interview: The Region
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 College Radio. Seattle’s premier pop-punk act blends classic 90’s punk with modern pop and indie sensibilities to create something … Continue reading Refrain Spotify Takeover: College Radio
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
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