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Knox Hamilton call themselves a “humble indie dance rock band,” but these guys from Little Rock, Arkansas, don’t need to be humble. Their sound is … Continued

For the band Escaper, the first thing you see on their website is “The literal definition of Escaper is ‘One who escapes confinement’.”  This is … Continued

Ever want to go to a speakeasy but not sure where to find one? New York based jazz-funk-fusion band SkyDaddy will be dropping hints on their Facebook … Continued

New York locals Escaper took over Stage 2 at Rockwood Music Hall this Wednesday, September 7, in NYC’s Lower East Side, delivering an impressively powerful performance. … Continued

I have listened to Mark Etherington create lush, psychedelic music for several years around Tampa Bay as a member of several different bands. I’d never … Continued

A year ago, a feature about Ajeva, the funk band from Gulfport, would have been about a quartet of young men who believed in their … Continued

Joon is a rock quartet with funky undertones from Enfield, Connecticut. Originally formed by guitarist/vocalist Carl DiFederico and bassist, Ryan Guhne, they are now joined by Luc Gendreau on … Continued

Photographer David Lee and I were covering The Big WHAT?, Big Something’s annual party, in Mebane NC in June. One of my great delights is … Continued

The Movement has been going strong for over ten years. These young men from Columbia, South Carolina, have made a name for themselves in the reggae/rock scene. Their … Continued

TomorrowWorld 2015 had a lot of things that one could complain about, from the poor treatment of attendees to a shady festival currency. If you thought … Continued