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The Refrain Interview; Stay Loud

Wilkes-Barre, PA punk rock band Stay Loud has just released their latest album, Sophomore Slump. The 15-track album features the lead single “Wow! That’s A Low Price” as well as follow-up singles “Justene is an Ugly Name” and the self-titled single “Sophomore Slump”. The album was recorded at Novro Studios and mixed/mastered by Eric Novroski. “We really hope everyone has something they can relate to with this album,” explains the band. “It’s all … Continue reading The Refrain Interview; Stay Loud

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The Refrain Interview; Circadia

Hailing from Ravenna Ohio, Circadia is an electronic pop-rock duo consisting of Nathan and Alyssa James. The band has just released their newest single, “A Lasting Impression“, a song all about the importance of love. “This song has what I think is a very important message that the world needs to hear,” explains Nathan. “The message is basically, don’t sugar coat the truth that Love … Continue reading The Refrain Interview; Circadia

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The Refrain Interview; STFLR

Long Island, NY pop-punk band STFLR just dropped their latest single, “Harborless”. The track kicks off with some overly saturated riffs and double-time drums, reminiscent of 90s skate punk before giving way to a more full-time feel. The single balances a line somewhere between melodic punk and the more hard-edged approach of hardcore, including a pretty gnarly breakdown section that transitions effortlessly into a beautiful, instrumental outro. Forming … Continue reading The Refrain Interview; STFLR

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The Refrain Interview; Call In Dead

Orlando Florida’s Call In Dead is back with their latest track “Patriarchy“, the first song featuring their new vocalist Ripley.  The band features four veteran punk rockers, who blend their different musical experiences and styles to make a sound that is at once familiar to fans of hardcore punk while also giving it a fresh, unique take. We had a chance to interview Call In Dead as part of … Continue reading The Refrain Interview; Call In Dead

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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

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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

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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

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The Refrain Interview: I Fight Fail

Canton, Ohio, alt rock band I Fight Fail has released their newest single, the darkly anthemic “Faded”. The song features AJ Perdomo of The Dangerous Summer, giving the emo-influenced track an even sharper edge. On “Faded,” the band offers some of what modern emo does best – heartfelt lyricism capitulated into dueling vocal performances over post-punk/alt-rock heaviness. We had a chance to talk to the band as part of our Refrain Interview … Continue reading The Refrain Interview: I Fight Fail

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The Refrain Interview: FAIRSHAKE

Atlanta alternative rock band Fairshake has released their newest single, the emotionally driven modern rock anthem “High Risk”. We had a chance to sit down with Shayne Goss, vocalist and guitarist for the band, to discuss the release as part of our Refrain Interview Series. Refrain Music Blog: Thanks for taking the time to do this interview. You have a new single out now. Tell us about it? Shayne Goss: … Continue reading The Refrain Interview: FAIRSHAKE

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The Refrain Interview: Faith Amari

Chicago singer-songwriter Faith Amari has just released her newest album, Complex Butterfly. The mixtape album features 18 alternative R&B and Hip Hop tracks that showcase Faith’s skills not only as an accomplished vocalist but also as a songwriter and arranger. We had a chance to speak with Faith as part of our Refrain Interview Series. Refrain Music Blog: Thanks for taking the time to do this interview. You … Continue reading The Refrain Interview: Faith Amari

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The Refrain Interview: The Typical Johnsons

A little bit of Rock N Roll, a little bit of old time Country Music, mix in some Punk influence and some Roots Americana music, throw all that into the blender and you have what someone much smarter than the band described as “Dirty Northern Folk Rock”.  The music of The Typical Johnsons leans in a lot of different directions but isn’t necessarily codified by … Continue reading The Refrain Interview: The Typical Johnsons

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