Category: Interviews
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An Interview with Halie Loren
Halie Loren Halie Loren, originally from Southeast Alaska, has been writing and performing music since the age of 13. Now an international, award-winning jazz/pop singer, Halie is a force to be reckoned with. She has released a total of ten albums over her years as a singer-songwriter, topped charts across the world, toured worldwide, and…
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An Interview With Haley Johnsen
Haley Johnsen 28-year-old singer-songwriter Haley Johnsen is a risk-taker. From landing herself a spot in the top 24 of American Idol Season 11, releasing her debut EP Through the Blue in 2015, and playing The Troubadour stage in Los Angeles, Haley refuses to let fear inhibit her success. Haley “is a one-of-a-kind voice with gusto…
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An Interview with Higuera
Higuera Higuera is a five-piece alternative band from California who formed in 2013. They’ve played numerous shows along the West Coast in venues ranging from The Hard Rock Cafe in Seattle to a California house show in the middle of nowhere. Vocalist and main songwriter Valley Taylor says Higuera is committed to creating genuine, quality…
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An Interview With Samantha Preis
Samantha Preis Samantha Preis, a London-based singer-songwriter, has been described as possessing a “soulful,” “introspective,” and simply “captivating” voice. Her songwriting depicts stories of the complex vision surrounding the human condition, and simply every day life–from heartbreak, the art of letting go, and discovering yourself as an individual, Samantha’s music has begun its journey across…
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An Interview with ROMES
ROMES Jacob Bitove (lead vocals), Nick Bitove (drums), Andrew Keyes (bass), and James Tebbits (guitar) make up this four-piece soul-pop band, who all met while attending school in Wicklow, Ireland. After moving to Toronto last year, ROMES was born. They’ve worked with some incredible names in the industry, including Grammy-nominated music producer Tony Hoffer, who…
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An Interview With Jimkata
Jimkata Jimkata is a three-piece band from Ithaca, NY. After a short hiatus, the band self-released their latest record, In Motion, which is a flurry of synthesizers, echoing vocals and light, snappy guitar riffs. Fans of bands such as Bleachers, Walk The Moon or Bad Suns will appreciate Jimkata’s upbeat, infectious bass and tracks that…
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An Interview with Demi Louise
Demi Louise Demi Louise is a 20-year-old, unsigned, singer-songwriter from Australia who is making her mark on the music world. From touring with Kodaline, to winning the Australian Songwriters Association Pop Song Of The Year award, Demi’s voice is being heard around the globe. I caught up with Demi in a recent email interview, and…
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An Interview With Falling Through April
Falling Through April Last week, I chatted over email with a band who “blurs the lines of the most intriguing sound of rock and alternative music from the 90’s through today.” They are Falling Through April (FTA), a five-piece from Charlotte, NC. FTA has toured with The Pretty Reckless (Razor & Tie) and Adelita’s Way (Virgin),…
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An Interview With War Kites
War Kites Jack Rawlins (vocals/bass) Sam Morris (lead guitar) Henry Ainsworth (rhythm guitar) & Connor Di Leo (drums) make up War Kites, an alternative/indie band who formed in Birmingham, U.K., in 2013. They recently released their debut album, “Skinny Dipping In The Koi Pond.” You can check out the album and the rest of their music…
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