interview
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In conversation with Tristan McIntosh: the freedom to be herself
For Tristan McIntosh, songwriting has never been about staying in one lane. Since being a finalist on American Idol at just 15 years old, McIntosh has spent years developing her craft through Nashville’s collaborative songwriting scene, drawing on everything from country storytelling to R&B and indie pop. Whether she’s writing for herself, creating sync music…
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In conversation with Couch Dog: behind ‘Rod Sterling’ and their latest sound
Couch Dog may be returning with new members and a new sound, but they bring the same love and passion for their music and the people around them that they’ve carried since the beginning. The Los Angeles indie/garage rock four-piece — consisting of Max Ferrer on vocals and rhythm guitar, Pablo Acosta on lead guitar,…
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In conversation with Hunter Flynn: an artist’s heart and an Appalachian soul
As musician Hunter Flynn felt his car flip three times on a rainy drive to Lexington, he thought his story was coming to a sudden end—but really, it was only just beginning. Born and raised in Pulaski County, Kentucky, Flynn spent his early years hunting, fishing, spending time with his family, and finding his voice.…
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Blaise interview at Sea.Hear.Now Festival 2026
Asbury Park’s music scene encompasses many genres, and is home to a variety of singers, songwriters, and artists. Among them all, only one has been dubbed “The People’s Pop Star”. When he takes the stage in his hometown, get ready for a show that’s bigger than the music. Blaise, the independent alternative-pop artist and Asbury…
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King Stingray interview at Sea.Hear.Now Festival 2026
King Stingray is more than just an Australian rock band; they’re a tangible connection between home and elsewhere. A five-piece comprised of Yolŋu (Aboriginal people of northeast Arnhem Land) and balanda (non-Indigenous) musicians, King Stingray mixes elements of rock and the ancient Indigenous tradition of manikay to make something that is uniquely their own (dubbed…
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In conversation with Erica M. Reilly: beach reads and the community behind the stories
For local author Erica M. Reilly, beach season is never really over. As a self-published author of The Swells of Stone Harbor and The Shallows of Avalon, Reilly’s writing always brings her back to the Jersey shore. “It was something I’d always wanted to do,” Reilly said about writing a book. Having grown up in…
