In Conversation

For Treaty Oak Revival, the road from West Texas has rarely been straightforward, but in hindsight, every detour and choice has led them to exactly where they belong, the spotlight. On first impression, one might peg them as just another country band, but TOR is known for one thing above all else — shattering labels…

Genevieve Hannelius is officially stepping into a new creative chapter. The singer-songwriter and actress released her debut EP, Girlhood, today, a six-song project that distills the contradictions, nostalgia, and emotional whiplash of growing up into something soft-edged and sharply felt. Alongside the EP, Hannelius shared a music video for “The Woods,” filmed in her hometown…

When thinking of the EDM sphere, no name has been more quintessential to the modern foundation and evolution of UK house music than Chris Lake. From starting his career working on his craft solely on a laptop, while simultaneously working for the Royal Mail service, to headline slots at the largest festivals in the world,…

In a world full of easy-to-digest, similar-sounding production, there are a couple of artists who choose a new path. Love it or hate it, the one thing everyone knows about Sematary’s production is how unique and singular the sound is. Sure, there may be attempts at inspiration, but none quite match the tones, feel, and…

Synthwave is all about curating a message through atmosphere. Which is why the genre is often used for more than just streaming purposes. French synthwave producer Perturbator is no stranger to the talent that is curating emotions. His new album Age Of Aquarius showcases this talent well. With the thematic focus on the concept of…

It always makes interviews easier when you can find some common ground. Keith and I both share a history of wandering the same downtown streets of Knoxville, TN. While I was born there, Keith attended the prestigious University of Tennessee. Born into a family of performers, the spotlight is nothing new to the talented vocalist/guitarist. …

The hardcore scene is a flagship program for any city with a respectable claim to be a music city. Creating that is harder than the upkeep. Which is what makes Australian band Speed’s and many collaborators’ accomplishments so impressive. Making Sydney’s music scene world renowned was not an overnight job. Band members Jem Siow, Aaron…

Nashville, TN, (11:15 pm) I met with Jean outside Bridgestone Arena. He comes off the bus with shades, metallic earrings, and a vintage Deftones shirt that most people my age would sell their kidneys for. The thing that stood out the most was his smile, a kind but firm one. Leaving no room for doubt,…