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In conversation with John Vurro: on his debut novel ‘Play, Rewind’ and writing what you know
Before John Vurro ever published a novel, he was stocking shelves and rewinding VHS tapes at his father’s video store in Manhattan. “We would just watch so many movies, and you just start to understand how movies kind of work after a while,” Vurro explained. “I think watching so many movies helped me understand scene
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In conversation with Annelise Gonzalez: no longer the opening act
On June 22, around 100 people packed into The Basement in Nashville, Tennessee, to celebrate the release of Annelise Gonzalez’s debut EP, Enough for Me, Anyway. It was a full-circle moment for Gonzalez, who was no longer the opener but the headlining act. “It was insane to pack a room. It’s been so beautiful and
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REVIEW – Vintage sound, modern revival: Neal Francis is bringing back the 70s with ‘Return to Zero’
While listening to my Discover Weekly on Spotify, I was caught off guard when “Need You Again” by Neal Francis came on. It wasn’t the quality of the song that surprised me—it was a flawless 70s-style funk track—but the fact that I had never heard it, or the artist, before. I’d like to think of
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In conversation with Spyne!: ‘Out of Nowhere’ and into the spotlight
When asked to describe his band, guitarist Liam Muhler put it simply: “I gotta say, this is probably one of the luckiest bands where I’ve ever seen where stuff just kind of falls together last minute and it’s great.” From the band’s split-second meetings, successful two days in the studio, and natural musical abilities, Spyne!
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In conversation with Ryan Rutter of Sunshine Spazz: rock and roll on the Jersey Shore
The Jersey Shore is no stranger to rising musical talents. From the plethora of music venues and the origin of some popular names in music, including Bruce Springsteen himself, the shore is much more than a weekend getaway. Sunshine Spazz is a garage/psychedelic rock band formed along the New Jersey coast in Toms River. The
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