PHNTMS, Back Burner Review PHNTMS is a Philadelphia based band that is built upon gritty guitars, a driving rhythm section and velvety vocals. PHNTMS is reaching out to and supporting the LGBTQA+ community since half of the band identifies as queer. Drummer Gene Murphy confides, “We openly talk about lesbian relationships in our music, and … Read more
Das Feenreich, The Age of Villains Review Yousei Teikoku (also known as Das Feenreich) is a five-piece gothic rock/heavy metal band that combines metal with anime songs. Her Highness Yui (lead vocals) leads Yousei Teikoku or Das Feenreich (Fairy Empire) with the goal to help more people believe in fairies. After releasing several independent albums, the band … Read more
Ac Sapphire, Desert Car Review Ac Sapphire hails originally from Eastern Pennsylvania, she grew up in a large family of 8 children. It was the breeding ground of fertile creativity. By 17 years old, Sapphire teamed up with two of her siblings and formed Sisters3, which afforded her regional success. Then her younger sister quit … Read more
Furlong, Hate Girls Review Furlong brings us a solid alternative rock sound from Australia. The 4-piece band hit the scene in 2016 and has since been building an enthusiastic fan base. The members hail from around the world, brought together by their love of grunge and alternative rock. The members are Andrea McKenzie – vocals … Read more
Halsey, Manic Review Ashley Frangipane (aka Halsey) is a New York-based pop/indie-rock singer and songwriter. Halsey has a sound that is a playful blend of electro-pop and pop-rock. The New Jersey native debuted with Badlands in 2015, which hit number two on the Billboard 200 chart. 2016, turned ears with her featured appearance on the Chainsmokers’ song … Read more
Mike Rathke, The Dawning Fire Review Mike Rathke is a Kansas based native singer/songwriter. Like most, appreciation for music came from a homelife influence. Rathke’s background is a bit different than the usual. At age twelve, he left home and drifted from house to house, sleeping on any couch that welcomed him. Upon buying his … Read more
Hannah Ashcroft, Landfire Review Singer and songwriter Hannah Ashcroft has been honing her alt-folk sound while touring her way across the UK, Europe, and Australia. She released her Melbourne-made EP The Quiet Kind in 2016, earning support from Tom Robinson on BBC 6 Music and receiving praise from Folk Radio UK. It is her unique fingerpicking style … Read more
Kate Vogel, The Grave Review Kate Vogel is a vocalist and songwriter, not afraid to show her emotions and experiences in her music. She turns tragedy into musical muses that lead to impactful songs and lyrics. She fell in love with storytelling lyrics at an early age. The deep lyric weight of showtunes were … Read more
Love Ghost, Let It All Burn Review Hitting the music scene with a big noise is Love Ghost, an indie/alternative/hard rock band based in Los Angeles. The band is Finnegan Bell (guitar and vocals), Nicky Renard (Guitar), Ryan Stevens (Bass and background vocals) Samson Young (drums and background vocals), and Cory Batchler (keyboards). The band … Read more
Charly Bliss. Supermoon Review Based in Brooklyn, New York, Charly Bliss is a four-member pop/rock band delivering alternative rock sounds. The members are Eva Hendricks on vocals and guitar, her brother Sam Hendricks on the drums with Spencer Fox on guitar, and Dan Shure on bass. Growing up in Connecticut, it was Hendricks’ parents “wildest … Read more