Self described as an “80s mixture of powerful analogue synthesis, melodic sweeping vocals and huge grooving percussion,” The Ocean Beneath are a UK based band dedicated to crafting new sounds and experimenting with soundscapes that make them stand out amongst artists of similar profiles. Formed in 2017, the group have spent the last three years cultivating their sound and preparing to take the world
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Quarantine Questionnaire: Leon Marshall
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
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
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
INTERVIEW: Meet The Creators of The Cultural Reset
If you are looking for a well crafted guide to all things related to musical artists that are underrepresented in mainstream media, The Cultural Reset is the perfect place for you to begin. Launched this year by Nick Lee and Shay Ervin, The Cultural Reset is a multimedia platform dedicated to bringing awareness to artists who do not get the attention they deserve, as
Quarantine Questionnaire: Arya
As a publication based in the United States, most of our perspective on the music industry and the results of the COVID-19 pandemic have been based on the way that the U.S. has been handling the seeming crawl back to normalcy. While the internet has been a vital resource for connecting with and learning about the states of other countries- especially those across the
Quarantine Questionnaire: Fanni Mayer
Fanni Mayer is not a name you are going to want to forget. Hailing from Budapest, Hungary Mayer made her debut in 2018 with the release of her first single “Horizon,” which has since gained over 20k listens on Spotify alone, in addition to the singer’s impressive 50+k views on YouTube. Now, with four attention grabbing electro-pop singles under her belt, including this year’s
Quarantine Questionnaire: Ren Marabou
When the Coronavirus shut down the live music industry at the beginning of the year, musicians all over the world were forced to find new ways to maintain their creativity while also staying connected to their fans- without their usual outlets. It was during these months that artists such as Ireland’s Ren Marabou took to the recording studio to create new music that would
Quarantine Questionnaire: Plastic Barricades
A band dedicated to sharing stories that are both relatable and engaging, Plastic Barricades are ready to take you on a sonic journey with their smooth rhythms and enchanting vocals. Inspired by artists such as Death Cab for Cutie, The Shins, Foo Fighters and Oasis, the multi-national duo made up of vocalist/guitarist Dan Kert and percussionist/production expert Paul Love have built quite a collection