Minimum champion is the solo act of STFLR frontman Nick Lopardo. The project is a study of one person’s drive to write the best songs that he possibly can. An undying love for the craft and passion for creativity are the driving factors behind the music. We had the chance to ask minimum champion some questions as part of The Refrain Interview Series. Check it … Continue reading The Refrain Interview: minimum champion
Award-winning singer-songwriter Aliza Hava leads us on a deeply personal journey on her soulful new single “Emotion Tide,” which delves into the pain and subsequent healing that takes place when we allow ourselves to fully feel and express the heartache of a broken relationship. With intricate, genre-blended instrumentation, the track weaves the warm sultriness of Spanish guitars with the lush sensibilities of electric and acoustic … Continue reading Aliza Hava Releases ‘Emotion Tide’
Barbados-born talent Robbi Niles drops bouncy production “Venezuela,” with a summery reggaeton soundscape led by his floaty vocal delivery. Brimming with the vibrance of love, the R&B-tinged track unveils the story of how Robbi hopes to win the heart of the girl he is chasing, Venezuela. With an innate ability to captivate his audiences with a smooth combination of catchy melodies and a smooth vocal … Continue reading Robbi Niles Drops Breezy “Venezuela”
Half Dizzy is a Melodic Punk Rock band hailing from Long Island New York. They blend hard fast rhythms with technical melodies and harmonies to make a unique and aggressive punk sound. The band is made up of Dizzy Doll on vocals, Dan on guitar and vocals, Mitchell on guitar, Nick on drums, and Brett on bass. Dizzy has a unique and aggressive voice that … Continue reading The Refrain Interview: Half Dizzy
Verse, Chorus, Inferno is a punk rock band from Como, Italy. The band started in 2007 as an “all star band” (with members from Staly Fish, Pankina and INhead) to fill in a tour that had been booked for another band. They played 10 gigs between Switzerland, Germany, Belgium and the Netherlands and had so much fun, they decided to be a permanent band. The … Continue reading The Refrain Interview: Verse,Chorus,Inferno
Steady Decline started when Oscar & Jack were both gigging as separate acoustic acts for years. Oscar’s old band All It’s Worth had just broken up, but songs were still pouring out of him so he booked some studio time and asked Jack if he wanted to come in and work on some new music. Shortly after, they joined forces, recorded their first EP Coping … Continue reading The Refrain Interview: Steady Decline
Tapping at the crossroads of psychedelia and Britpop, “I Don’t Feel Today” by common goldfish is our new favourite tune from the top-tier Tottenham producer. This track is a social movement, a manifestation – it is important. The colourful number gives a time and space to learn and reflect on our current lives and how certain advancements have hindered human connection. In “I Don’t Feel … Continue reading Listen to common goldfish’s new psychedelia and Britpop single “I Don’t Feel Today”
Giant Fetus is an absurd rapper with a unique background. Having gone to college, earning a Master’s Degree to teach ELA classes, getting a “respectable job”, and then ditching it all to follow his dreams. He has many different influences including Kendrick Lamar, Kurt Vonnegut, Punk Rock, Existential Philosophy, and so much more. He is also a bisexual man who took way too long to … Continue reading The Refrain Interview: Giant Fetus
Emerging Sydney neo-hip hop/pop musician hunter 505 has just dropped his newest single “paint my nails. The track is a smooth, atmospheric song, led by his soft vocals and an anthemic soundscape built on heavy bass, sharp beats, and quiet guitars Lyrically, “paint my nails” pushes back against gender stereotypes and toxic masculinity. “I was thinking deeply about the story of love for us younger … Continue reading hunter 505 Bucks Gender Stereotypes With “paint my nails”
Intimate yet monumental, “Golden Days” by Sam Himself has got us weak in the knees. It is not everyday a song can satisfy your every need. “Golden Days” is here to serve just that! Are you needing a boost of serotonin? This one’s for you! Do you fancy a nostalgic listen? You know what to do. Are you looking to ponder on your questionable life … Continue reading “Golden Days” by Sam Himself is all you need this autumn
Kanashii is a Modern Grunge/Shoegaze band from Southeastern Kentucky. The word, Kanashi, translates to sad, miserable, unhappy, or sorrowful person in Japanese. The band decided to use this name since the original creation of the band was to be an outlet to help cope with negative emotions. The band was formed during the 2020 pandemic by lead singer/guitarist, Sammy Clifford, as a way to convey … Continue reading The Refrain Interview: Kanashii
Pittsburgh, PA indie rock band Standard Broadcast has released their newest single, “I Meant What I Said”. The indie rock track blurs the lines between classic rock, indie alternative like Cursive mainstream pop rock like The Fray. We had a chance to chat with Nate Jay of the band as part of our Refrain Interview Series. Refrain Music Blog: Thanks for taking the time to do this interview. … Continue reading The Refrain Interview: Standard Broadcast
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