Interview by K. Cecchini @tonightatdawn I happened upon singer and pianist Lydia René during my first visit at a more unusual venue. Hosted by Ghana Hylton, the Adinkra House in Montclair, NJ is an invite-only, intimate performance space nestled in Hylton’s home. Although, I am sure René’s voice can fill a much larger venue, sheContinue reading “Words with Musician Lydia René “
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Owl Guitarist Jason Mezilis Talks About New Album Thing’s You Can’t See
Written by Joe Kralovich (@KralTunes) “Sometimes, I’m a pretty lucky dude.” Music virtuoso Jason Achilles Mezilis has every right to consider himself lucky, ‘fore over the span of his decade plus career, not only has he played with some of the greatest musicians of the modern era, but he has also run and operated his own boutique analog recordingContinue reading “Owl Guitarist Jason Mezilis Talks About New Album Thing’s You Can’t See”
Artist Spotlight: Surfin’ Mutants Pizza Party
Interview written and conducted by @KralTunes While the notion of forming a band, cranking out some songs, touring the world, and making millions has invaded the dreams of literally every teenager in existence, seeing those dreams come to fruition can be quite the oddity (you could say it about as rare as cool songs about mythological Krakens andContinue reading “Artist Spotlight: Surfin’ Mutants Pizza Party”
Artist Spotlight: The Skulx
Written for Tonight At Dawn by @KralTunes Typically, A seven second video of wailing guitar, pounding drums, and an ear-piercing scream is not worth getting too excited about. However, when those seven seconds are the world’s introduction to the Foxy Shazam/Cadaver Dogs collaboration known as The Skulx, even this minimalist offering is enough to make fans of their respectiveContinue reading “Artist Spotlight: The Skulx”
Artist Spotlight: Fantastic Negrito
Interview written and conducted for Tonight At Dawn by @KralTunes “No one will be granted such goodness except those who exercise patience and self-restraint, none but persons of the greatest good fortune.” (Quar’an, 41:35) Xavier Dphrepaulezz, (pronounced dee-FREP-ah-lez) finally earned his good fortune as Fantastic Negrito. And he earned it by exercising a greatContinue reading “Artist Spotlight: Fantastic Negrito”
Artist Spotlight: The Gotobeds
@KralTunes Naming your band after a member of the influential English rock band Wire, AND releasing your album on a label named after a song by said English band, can be seen as either unshakeable dedication or grounds for a restraining order. Fortunately for Pittsburgh post punkers The Gotobeds, option A is the more likely choice. Comprising of formerContinue reading “Artist Spotlight: The Gotobeds”
Artist Spotlight: Bryan McPherson- Wedgewood
By @KralTunes Given the choice between C-SPAN or WWE Raw and most people will choose to watch chair shots to the head instead of public policy talk. Bryan McPherson is the rare exception. And he thinks these broadcasts are interchangeable. He told KralTunes, “These people are characters who talk all kinds of trash and all kinds of gameContinue reading “Artist Spotlight: Bryan McPherson- Wedgewood”
Artist Spotlight: Audios Amigos
Interview conducted by @KralTunes A band that blends instrumental surf, country, latin, soundtrack and garage music (all while wearing mariachi-inspired attire, no less) can be a tough sell for us rock and roll-leaning individuals, but when that band is AUDIOS AMIGOS, consider this guy sold. Having released several E.P.s of original material mixed with faithfully coveredContinue reading “Artist Spotlight: Audios Amigos”
Artist Spotlight: Sky White, Founder of Wendigo Tea
Interview conducted by @KralTunes Question: What does the member of an alternative, glam, post hardcore, hard rock band do to occupy his time when said band decides it’s time to pause?! If you’re Foxy Shazam’s Sky White, you become an importer/exporter in the fine tea biz. I needed a conversation with the ‘Art Vandelay’ of tea.Continue reading “Artist Spotlight: Sky White, Founder of Wendigo Tea”
Artist Spotlight: Arms And Sleepers
Interview conducted by @KralTunes Max Lewis and Mirza Ramic make up ARMS AND SLEEPERS, the electronic dynamic duo of chill, hip-hop, ambient, post rock, and atmospheric jams (and whatever other categories you think you can lump them into). Since their inception in 2006 (including a near 2 year hiatus), the group has amassed a discography ofContinue reading “Artist Spotlight: Arms And Sleepers”
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