London-based singer/songwriter Olivia Chaney recently followed up her 2015 debut, The Longest River, with Shelter, an album produced by Thomas Bartlett (David Byrne, The National, St. Vincent). This rising folk star has already shared the stage with legendary acts includes Robert Plant, Zero 7, the Labeque Sisters, Martin and Eliza Carthy, and Kronos Quartet. Most recently… Keep Reading
When did you first become interested in playing music? Growing up, there was always an inclination towards music. It always settled just right and sounded different to me than it did to my family. But when I was thirteen— that’s when I picked up the guitar. I just listened to a Beatle’s record and I… Keep Reading
After losing a record and management deal and having her friend and producer Joel Dorn unexpectedly pass away, Mendelson needed some time away from music. Eight years to be exact. And it wasn’t after some long nights spent in London isolated, lonely, and with little money, that she eventually hooked up with longtime co-writer, Steve… Keep Reading
Australian duo VOWWS, a band that has quickly emerged as a fixture in Sydney’s underground music scene, is generating some buzz over here in the U.S. with their own unique blend of industrial and electronic pop to post-punk and metal. The group, comprised of Matt and Rizz, recently released a single called “Heartbreaker” that Matt described as a “window… Keep Reading
Being the son or daughter of a famous musician when you’re a musician yourself can be a bit of a double-edged sword. On the one hand, you’ll probably receive a lot more attention for your music than if you were some unknown soul playing in the local coffee shops, desperately trying to get your name… Keep Reading
