Maggie Cubillos Tredges Onward With ‘Slow Motion’
Recent Articles Blossoming artist Maggie Cubillos releases her second single ‘Slow Motion.’ ‘Slow Motion’ album art – Photo courtesy of Maggie Cubillos Maggie Cubillos, a senior at Berklee College of Music, is finishing up one chapter of her life. For many people, early adulthood brings so many growing pains. A lot of people experience their […]
Dave Mallen of Innovation Station Music: ‘I Didn’t Get Into This Line of Work to Just Set Up Mics and Hit Record’
Three-time WAMMIE Award winning producer Dave Mallen has contributed to some of the best music of the DMV, as evidenced by the 200 plus artists whose careers Innovation Station Music, his one-stop-shop studio, has advanced. Join contributing writer Cynthia Gross as she connects with Mallen to discuss his early starts, the circumstances that led him to transition from a full-time career in IT consulting to music production, how being a Highly Sensitive Person allows him to provide a one-of-a-kind experience for clients, and what Mallen considers his “why” beyond the music. Take us back to the beginning. Where did you get your starts in music?
DAVE: From age 2, I’m told I was always running to the piano at my grandmother’s house. My grandmother was a trained opera singer and pianist and was probably my first inspiration for becoming a musician. She would always tell me to “play with feeling”, and to this day, I try to inject as much emotion into the music I play and produce.
Brandon Camphor: ‘I Haven’t Given Up Because I Know the Promise Looks Different Than the Present’
Christian pop and urban gospel artist Brandon Camphor defines his calling by one word: purpose. The Gospel Billboard-charting songwriter won his first music competition at age 10 and has since continued to build on his successes. This Black History Month, join contributing writer Cynthia Gross as she sits down with Brandon Camphor to discuss his band, Brandon Camphor & One Way; the opportunities and challenges of being an independent artist; what he believes is the secret to his band’s longevity; how he emerged from a dark season of depression; the role of faith in his journey; and details on his new single, “Forever.”
D.C. Blues Artist Jenny Langer: This Cancer Survivor Sure Does Rock
Considering the rocky road she has traveled, award-winning D.C. blues artist Jenny Langer is remarkably upbeat in conversation. She laughs often and is extremely frank, even when relating the routine health checkup that likely saved her life. Langer’s cancer scare lit a fire under her and pushed her to make some necessary changes in her life, including dedicating herself fully to music, no longer content to wait to be discovered. Join contributing writer Eric Althoff as he learns more about Langer’s journey, including her roots and work as a solo artist, and as a member of Honey Larks and the Boneshakers.
New Music Friday – July 29, 2022
Recent Articles By Daniel Warren Hill New Music Friday is upon us once more. The music in today’s rundown is as fluid as the weather. Some tracks offer summer sunshine and others deliver gentle drops of sonic rain. Either way, I know you’ll find something to connect with over the weekend, and if you’re looking […]
Electro Pop Artist MIZZI: ‘Sometimes You Have to Break a Rule to Create Something Special and Unique’
RIAA Certified Multi-Platinum songwriter and producer Heather Jeanette Miley, who performs under the stage name MIZZI, knows the secret to writing a hit pop song. The Virginia Beach-born and Los Angeles-based artist has penned songs for some of the most popular artists of our generation. Learn more about MIZZI’s journey with contributing writer Cynthia Gross, including the top three things she misses about Virginia, her favorite celebrity collaboration, and her special message in honor of Women’s History Month.
ASHERAH Explores Certainty of Change with Stunning Debut EP, ‘Ephemeral’
Recent Articles By Cynthia Gross On March 11, Miami, Florida-based electronic pop artist ASHERAH released her debut 4-track EP, Ephemeral, which “tells a highly personal tale of the grief process through shimmering sound design and haunting vocals.” The stunning collection of songs is otherworldly and transformative, guiding listeners through the abyss to higher ground. ASHERAH, […]
‘My Love Is Waiting’ for Blake Morgan’s Violent Delights
Recent Articles By Daniel Warren Hill https://youtu.be/Dx-fXZJ5J4YThis reading of Alchemical Records content provides a multimedia experience for our audience while increasing the accessibility of our content to persons with hearing loss, low vision, dyslexia, physical or motor disabilities, or are on the autism spectrum. “These violent delights have violent ends,” is a phrase that has […]
Just Super Uses Funk and Humor to Sift Through Dark Times in ‘Not Me!’
Recent Articles By Charlie Maybee https://youtu.be/AaGDjSH04ZM This reading of Alchemical Records content provides a multimedia experience for our audience while increasing the accessibility of our content to persons with hearing loss, low vision, dyslexia, physical or motor disabilities, or are on the autism spectrum. The self-appointed “emo jazz” musician, Geo Botelho (aka Just Super), started […]
Chaise Lounge Usher in the Holidays with Christmas Show at Blues Alley
More to Watch By Charlie Maybee This reading of Alchemical Records content provides a multimedia experience for our audience while increasing the accessibility of our content to persons with hearing loss, low vision, dyslexia, physical or motor disabilities, or are on the autism spectrum. D.C.-based jazz band, Chaise Lounge, has been gearing up for the […]
