Sascha Konietzko of KMFDM talks about “Let Go”

While many bands commemorate anniversaries by touring classic albums, KMFDM do not see their 40th year as a milestone requiring nostalgia. Rather, they are touring to support Let Go, a new album that represents yet another evolution for KMFDM. As usual, KMFDM brings together aggressive beats, electronics, and heavy guitars with strong melodic hooks. For … Read more

James Mastro talks about his solo debut, “Dawn of a New Error”

Having spent over four decades in his own bands and as a touring musician, James Mastro has released his debut solo album, Dawn of a New Error. The Hoboken-based rock/Americana singer-songwriter-guitarist has always been writing songs of his own, and several factors led him to collaborate with friend and producer Tony Shanahan in recording them … Read more

Electropop Singer/Songwriter Ava King discusses her debut solo album, SEX MONEY GOD

On her newly released debut solo album, SEX MONEY GOD, Los Angeles-based artist/producer Ava King builds upon her extensive pop experience to craft her own unique sound. The nine electropop tracks are ultra catchy and meticulously constructed, but also have an experimental edge and move in unexpected directions. King’s dark, emotionally charged vocals maintain space … Read more

Catbells interviewed about her debut album, “Partly Cloudy”

On her debut album, Partly Cloudy, Catbells presents a collection of exquisite, emotionally charged dream-pop compositions.  She sings in a soft, often haunting style that is surrounded by meticulously crafted musical arrangements. The album has quite a varied sound, evoking a variety of influences while maintaining its own unique vision. Catbells emerged in 2021 with … Read more

Comateens talk about their early years and re-issue of debut single

Formed in 1978, Comateens were one of NYC’s earliest synth-punk bands. Two of their early songs, “Danger Zone” and “Elizabeth’s Lover,” have recently been reissued by the label Left for Dead. Bassist/vocalist Nicholas West and guitarist Ramona Jan founded Comateens, with Lyn Byrd soon after joining on vocals and synthesizer. Ramona left the group in … Read more

Neon Funeral interviewed about “Banned From The Goth Club”

Banned From The Goth Club, the latest release from New Jersey-based Neon Funeral, is a tight collection of songs that brings together numerous post-punk influences. The music has a dark, melodic sound that weaves together guitar, synths and electronic drums. Vocals are aggressive and at times bring to mind hardcore and industrial styles. The four-song … Read more

Benjamin Jayne expands his sound with “Broken”

Broken is the third album from Benjamin Jayne, the musical project of Brattleboro, Vermont-based psychiatrist Benjamin Wright. It presents an evolution in his dark, melancholic sound, with Wright striving for a wider vocal range and working more with electronic elements.  Thematically, Broken takes a reflective turn, exploring the complexities of identity and the passage of … Read more