Illicit Ghost has a sound like no one else, it’s dark and poetic and completely her own. She takes part in every aspect of her songs and it shows.
Dreamers Are Taking Over
After the recent release of Screws and embarking on a headlining tour across the U.S., Dreamers is poised to make waves this year. The rock/alternative band, made up of lead singer Nick Wold, drummer Jacob Wick and bassist Marc Nelson, released their first single in 2014 and an album in 2016, even hitting the festival circuit in recent years to further elevate them with fans and new audiences alike. In advance of their tour, we chatted with Dreamers about how they’ve progressed over the years, their upcoming plans for new music and what to get excited about from their live show.
Aidan Carroll Gets Ready For His Album Release
Aidan Carroll’s voice is dreamy and so sultry. He’s sure to be someone to add to your radar. He’s releasing his album this Friday, but we wanted to speak with him before just to give you all a taste of what to expect.
Sasha Sloan Is Our Favorite Sad Girl
You don’t really think of Reddit as a place where pop stars are found, but that’s exactly where singer and songwriter Sasha Sloan was discovered. “My parents were painting the outside of our house and when they got to my window they wrote ‘dork’ in massive letters pointing to it, so I posted it online and it made it to the first page of Reddit. So then I posted my SoundCloud link in the comments and a couple weeks later I was signed as a writer,” explained Sloan.
Ivy Rei Is The Norwegian Pop Star To Watch
Ivy Rei is the Norwegian pop star you need to know about now. Her song “Say It to My Face” the song starts out soft and acoustic and builds to a powerful chorus that highlights her effortless voice. We talked to her about what has been inspiring her lately and her amazing new music.
The Jacks: Rock ‘n’ Roll with a Modern Twist
It seems rare these days to see a band that doesn’t have some sort of synthesizer on stage with them. The evolution of electronic music has bled seamlessly into pop, rock, rap, and indie music making it possible to replicate a variety of preconstructed beats and sounds. But California rock group, The Jacks, have made a conscious decision to stick with a more straightforward approach; “Our goal is to never have a computer on stage,” said bassist, Scott Stone, quickly adding, “Not that there’s anything wrong with bands who do that, we just really want to just keep it to four guys and four instruments.”
New Music Alert: Joseph Luca’s “Full Time Lover”
We love Joseph Luca’s vibe. He just released his song “Full Time Lover” and we are just over here dancing along. What’s even more impressive is that he played all of the instruments in the song. We talked to him about Prince, his inspirations, and obviously, the new song.
Renee Olstead Brings New Light To The Classics
Renee Olstead grew up in Texas. The sultry songstress grew up around the classics and it shows in not only her amazing style (just check Instagram) but in her music and her mellifluous voice. She eventually made the jump to LA where her acting and singing career took off.
Ella Knox Is Starting a Revolution
Ella Knox is fearless. She released her empowering song “Revolution” about being bullied and pulling yourself back up after being knocked down. We talked to her about what has been inspiring her lately and the meaning behind her music.
The Revivalists Are Proof That Hard Work Pays Off
In the world of music, ten years can be a lifetime. Methods, themes, ideas, and trends may come and go, but time can also help fine tune artists’ vision and mission. The Revivalists journey is a prime example of staying the course and reaping the benefits of consistent hard work.