new-music
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In conversation with Sophia James: fall in love with music
“As long as I’ve been conscious, it’s always been about music for me.” This is what Los Angeles-based alt-pop musician Sophia James says about her love for music, about a life that has never existed without it. “The musical journey has been the life journey, I guess,” she continued. “There is no separation.” Whether this…
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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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In conversation with No Soap Radio: from adolescence to adulthood
No Soap Radio’s namesake is rooted in absurdity: a punchline that refuses to arrive, a story that deliberately goes nowhere. The band themselves, though, seem intent on making a habit of going somewhere entirely their own. “[That band name] was the second or third thing that came to mind when we were kids, and it…
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REVIEW — ‘Midheaven’ by Cory Blair
As an avid music listener, I’ve had no shortage of music to soak up in August. New releases at the tail end of summer capture a particularly warm feeling that, with luck, will stick with listeners as the weather slowly, or not so slowly, cools. Regardless, this month a variety of artists are gracing music…
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In conversation with Ruby Alexander: keeping music playful
To Ruby Alexander, nothing is sacred. But don’t take this the wrong way; the mantra serves as her reminder that everything is just a moment in time, that music is meant to be playful. “As I was recording this whole project,” she said, speaking of her upcoming EP, “my message to myself that I had…
