Category Fresh Music

Q: Hi! James Startt, as the leader of The Hypnotiks, could you please explain where were you at personally when “Stone Cold Sober” first began to take shape? A: Well, I had reconnected with my cousin who had cleaned up after spending years…

“Stone Cold Sober”, by The Hypnotiks featuring Wolfgang Valbrun, settles in with a smooth and easygoing groove that instantly clicks. It runs a little over three minutes, and in that short time, it creates a warm, relaxed atmosphere that’s easy to get…

Georgia Nicole’s “A Little Bit Of It All” is a strong three-track EP that sounds confident, personal, and clear in its purpose. It brings together rock energy and indie character in a way that suits her naturally, and it also feels like…

Voice Of Glass hit a strong nerve with “The Phoenix”, one of the key songs from “Epos”. The Nevada band has spent more than twenty years shaping a sound that brings together gothic atmosphere, progressive reach, metal force, and modern hard rock,…

Q: Hi! For people just discovering The Cavernous through “Something Special”,what do you hope they feel before they even start figuring out what the song means? A: with any music we release, the hope is that people feel anything at all, even distain would be welcome.…

J MAU & THE KISS OFF make a striking first impression with “Poison”, a debut single that pulls together outlaw country, honky tonk, punk, and alt-country in a way that sounds lived-in and real. There is a dusty, late-night character to the…

If you are a fan of live music in New York, get ready for April 8, because Michael Gilas is set to take the stage at The Cutting Room for what sounds like a seriously memorable night. This is the kind of…

Knox Avery makes a strong first impression with “I’m Built 4 This”. From the title alone, you can already tell this is a song built on confidence, perseverance, and belief. It comes from a deeply personal place, but it never shuts the…

Michellar’s “CROSSED” is a song that comes in hot and keeps that energy alive the whole way through. Built around dance-pop and Latin pop touches, the single has a strong pulse that gives it a lively kick from the first seconds. There…

Nick Wilkinson’s “Coming Home To You” is the kind of song that slips in quietly and stays with you. It takes a simple idea, missing someone and making your way back to them, and turns it into something warm, personal, and easy…

Mortal Prophets’ album “Hide Inside The Moon” opens like a door into another place. From the start, there is a foggy, dream-lit mood around these songs that pulls you in without forcing anything. The record moves with a quiet confidence, letting its…

Rewild’s “In My Way” is the kind of alt-rock song that grabs hold fast. It takes the emotional mess that follows a breakup and turns it into something bold, loud, and honest. There is frustration in it, there is pride in it,…

Lana Crow’s “So Done” is the kind of song that hits a nerve fast. It taps into that worn-out state so many people know well, when the world gets too loud, too tense, and too full of pointless conflict. From the start,…

James Sebastian keeps it simple and effective on “You Make Me Feel”, a song that brings a bright rock energy without overcomplicating anything. At a little over three minutes, it moves with purpose and never wastes time. From the start, the track…

Bad Bubble’s “A Memento” is a song that pulls you in slowly and keeps your attention the whole way. It opens with rain and soft piano, and that simple start sets the tone right away. There is a strong sense of reflection…