Midwestern 5-piece Midview Releases Debut Single “Radiant”

Ohio’s Midview has just dropped their highly anticipated debut single, “Radiant”, featuring Brandon Sorrell of Rose Crest, the song is currently streaming across all digital streaming platforms.The alternative pop-punk band hopes to use the release as a calling card for new fans and as a way to establish their sound. Of the single, the band says “We all hoped to bring forth the perfect mesh from … Continue reading Midwestern 5-piece Midview Releases Debut Single “Radiant”

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: Messmaker

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

Pop Punk Band Cotter Drops New Single

Ohio emo pop-punk act Cotter has just released their latest single, the description “Never Look Back“. The track opens with a brief foray into pop production, complete with 808 drums, ticking high hats, and claps, before bursting into a full band anthem. “Never Look Back” shows serious songwriting growth for Cotter, and also serves as the first track to feature Tim Waters on bass, backing vocals, … Continue reading Pop Punk Band Cotter Drops New Single