Kevin McHale On James Dean

emilytreadgold #1, Features

Kevin McHale captured my heart when he played Artie on the critically acclaimed show, Glee. As a former gleek, to say that I was excited to interview Kevin on his solo career was an understatement. Coming off the 10 year anniversary, the timing could not have been more perfect. I couldn’t even get my first question out before blurting to …

New Music Alert: Merci Raines “The Devil Is A Gentleman”

emilytreadgold #1, Features, Premiere

No one is making music like Merci Raines. Her new song “The Devil Is A Gentleman” is witch-pop perfection. It’s a world where Southern Gothic is more than fiction but a strange reality. The sweetness in her voice juxtaposes the haunting tones and her story-telling is key. We talked about the new song and the lesson behind it. After-all, isn’t …

Weathers Want To Wake People Up

emilytreadgold #1, Features

Weathers has been blowing up lately, their songs are fresh and modern and their live show is insane. We caught up with Cameron Boyer to chat about their meteoric rise and what they want to bring to their fans. Let’s start with how you all met Cameron: Well, I met Brennen, our bass player, via Facebook. I put out a …

Sage Charmaine Is In A League Of Her Own

emilytreadgold #1, Features

Sage Charmaine stands out, not only because of her incredible fashion, but also the diversity of her music. It seems there’s nothing she can’t do. We talked to her about overcoming shyness, Bratz, and her stellar new EP. How did you get started in music? Sage: I started singing at a super young age, like as soon as I can …

The Wild Frontiers On Fashion And Working A Crowd

emilytreadgold #2, Features

I’ve known Trent Rush from The Wild Frontiers for years now, we met at a Deep Ellum dive bar in Dallas and he was performing for a small crowd with the gusto of a seasoned stadium rockstar. Now, his band The Wild Frontiers is performing for much larger crowds, but some things remain constant: his captivating energy and his love …

Slumber Parties, Blue Velvet, and Nostalgia: An Interview With Lila Drew

emilytreadgold #1, Features

Lila Drew just dropped her gorgeous EP “locket (side one)” and I can’t get enough of her raw, vulnerable lyrics and intricate spacey sounds. We talked to her about the new EP and not taking shit from men. How did you get started in music? Lila: I get this question a lot, and I never really know how to answer …

Misty Mtn Missed Your Call

emilytreadgold #1, Features

Brooklyn’s self-described “dark mountain pop” duo, Misty Mtn has been busy since they released “Guess Who’s Back” last October. They’ve built quite the following through a range of intimate to more traditional shows finding a balance between connection and performance as they test out material on live crowds. They’ve kept up a steady release schedule that has culminated in their …

Forever X 2 Releases Debut EP

emilytreadgold #6, Features

Forever X2 has been dropping insanely catchy songs and they just dropped their debut self-titled EP. The project has some We talked to the brains-behind-the-band Peter Verdell about his unique sound and his journey to get there. When do you think your music career really started? I guess it would be sometimes in 2010; I had recorded a full-length album …

La Hara On Mindfulness

emilytreadgold #1, Features

Bri Hall is known for her art, makeup, and motivational talks. Now, the renaissance woman is taking the music world as La Hara. Her new songs are filled with emotion and depth and there’s that feeling of self-love and empowerment. She’s truly the voice we need in the music world right now. We talked to her about being mindful and …

Billy Raffoul’s Soulful Voice Never Disappoints

emilytreadgold #3, Features

Billy Raffoul’s soulful voice doesn’t disappoint yet again with his latest EP, The Running Wild. These songs are so personal and it lets you get another perspective of just what Billy is going through. This is coming just in time for his tour with band, Parachute. We caught up with him just as he made his first tour stop. Tell …