UK based singer songwriter Leon Marshall is one of countless performers who has had their livelihoods disrupted by the the COVID-19 pandemic. But just like tons of his fellow musicians, Marshall hasn’t let this year put a damper on his creativity or musical career. In fact, he’s used the recent changes and forced “downtime” to stay busy and keep his craft alive. And as
Author: Jennifer Dill
Jen is a music and animal enthusiast. When she's not at work or working on the next article, she's most likely at home with her pets hoping they never grow old.
Eminem Teams Up With Downtown Boxing Gym For COVID-19 Fundraiser
Eminem’s Marshall Mathers Foundation is partnering up with Detroit’s Downtown Boxing Gym in an effort to help raise money to fight COVID-19 related loss. Released yesterday as part of a Black Friday meets the 20th anniversary of The Marshall Mathers LP, the rap legend announced an exclusive merchandise line that would help raise money for the Downtown Boxing Gym (DBG) in his home city
New Music Friday: Music We’re Thankful For Vol. IV
Just because Thanksgiving has now officially passed doesn’t mean we can’t close out the rest of the month by being thankful for the things in our lives. And what better to be thankful for than a slew of new music that has dropped over the past week and brought smiles to our lips and our ears. That’s right, it is once more New Music
INTERVIEW: Fionn Chat About New EP, Being A Sister Act, and Future Music
Prior to making their debut in 2017 with their single “Skeleton,” twin sisters Alanna and Brianne knew that music was their passion and that through dedication, collaboration and the use of honest, intriguing lyricism they could successfully launch their way into a successful career. And now, three years, dozens of singles, and thousands upon thousands of followers and monthly Spotify streams later- the duo
What We’re Thankful For…
Over the past few weeks, each Friday we have dedicated our New Music Friday playlists to songs that we are thankful for- music that has helped us get through the month of November and brought a sense of peace to an otherwise chaotic and uncertain year. But these thirty plus tracks are not the only things that we are thankful for this year, and
Quarantine Questionnaire: Ask Carol
When the Covid-19 lockdown began back in March, many of us were unsure what would happen over the next few months. Would this pandemic last for weeks? Would it take the entire year? What would we do in the interim? As the live music industry has come to a halt, millions of creatives around the world have been forced to ask themselves these same
Quarantine Questionnaire: Søndag
When Italian percussionist Riccard Lovotti and guitarist/vocalist Marcello Lega united in 2015, they never imagined that the future of their band would rely on social media and connecting with fans via the Internet instead of during live shows. From the release of their debut 2016 album Bright Things, which followed the band’s acceptance of bassist turned lead vocalist Riccardo Demarosi and guitarist Marco Benedetti
3 New Alternative Albums You Don’t Want to Miss Out On
Having the time to sit down and listen to a full album front to back isn’t always feasible. There is work, school, holiday shopping, a global pandemic, and general life tasks that often get in the way of our ability to take time and enjoy new releases or similar artworks as they makes their debut. But, while the world is seemingly falling apart around
Quarantine Questionnaire: VAYA
When the world came to a halt earlier this year, musicians all over the world were forced to rethink their plans for touring, recording, and promoting any new music. What went from an industry based on live events and in person meet ups shifted overnight to an entirely online and digital world- forcing fans and artists alike to reimagine what the process of connecting
No Take Backs and Flowers For You Team Up For New Single, Music Video
Pennsylvania natives No Take Backs are continuing their year of new music with the release of their third single “Grey.” Released yesterday, the band’s latest single is an upbeat, classically styled pop punk track about regret, growth, and nostalgia. “This song about the nostalgic feeling you get when looking back on old memories with friends and family,” the band shared. “Specifically, this song is
