NOX ETERNA Thrills with Debut Single “All I Wanted To Say”
Recent Articles Multidisciplinary artist and multi-instrumentalist Charles Maybee of NOX ETERNA is a consistent creator and collaborator (full disclosure—he’s one of our contributing writers here at Alchemical). So when Charles found in-person collaboration impossible during the initial onset of the COVID-19 pandemic he took the opportunity to develop a completely brand new project from scratch […]
Dave Eats Mud, and You Should Too – New Music Friday 12/2/2022
Recent Articles Nature, aggression, and melody had a love child, and they named it Dave Eats Mud and nestled it ever so gently into the waiting arms of DC, MD, and VA. Then Dave Eats Mud released a self-titled EP (in 2018). Then Dave Eats Mud releases another self-titled EP in 2022 and now they are […]
Dragonette Returns to Form with New Album “Twennies”
Recent Articles Juno Award-winning artist and songwriter, Martina Sorbara, better known as her electro pop alter ego Dragonette, is finally back with her latest album, Twennies, after six long years. In the midst of becoming a first-time mom navigating the pandemic along with other recent collaborations, she returns to home base to deliver something heartfelt […]
Transformations and Community in Kuri’s Latest Album “I Love You, You’re Welcome”
Recent Articles Indie electronica musician, Scott Currie (also known as Kuri), has returned to tackle themes of transformation with his latest album I Love You, You’re Welcome. Written and produced during the pandemic, he called upon a few friends to help him fill out the sound space with backing vocals to help offset the reigning […]
Alexa Borden Draws a Line in the Sand with “Not Like That”
Recent Articles Calgary-based singer songwriter, Alexa Borden, shares a story of heartbreaking proportions in her latest single “Not Like That”. Inspired by conversations with a former acquaintance who feigned a sincere apology for past actions, it’s a song that channels all of the hurt, harassment, and lies that she was forced to wade through. It’s […]
Evol Walks Takes No Prisoners in “Back Where You Belong”
More to Watch Originally formed in Los Angeles, the hard rock aficionados, Evol Walks, has been settled in Stockholm, Sweden since the pandemic where they have been working on new material for a full-length album release. The wait for a leading single earlier this year with “Drag Me Down” and now the band is back […]
National Book Lovers Day: Celebrating the Intersection of Literature and Music
Music is a dynamic form of storytelling, so the intersection of literature and music should come as no surprise. Some of the biggest artists of our time have penned songs inspired by novels. From David Bowie (George Orwell), to Kate Bush (Emily Brontë), to Common and Jill Scott (Chinua Achebe), to Coldplay (Cormac McCarthy), the interconnectedness is unmistakable. In recognition of Book Lovers Day, celebrated annually on Aug. 9, the Alchemical Records team connected with bibliophiles from the D.C. area and beyond to discuss music inspired by literature and their all-time favorite reads.
Nate Amor’s New Reality Ain’t Hitting Him Yet
Recent Articles Nate Amor reflects on sobriety at the beginning of the pandemic in ‘Ain’t Hitting Me Yet’, ahead of his coming album. A Minneapolis native, Nate Amor grew up with a healthy appreciation for Elvis, The Beach Boys, and all things Rock ‘n Roll Americana. His first performance “was at his high school talent […]
New EP Inner Child Work by Alicia Blue Will Leave a Lasting Impression
When Alicia Blue released her debut album, Bravebird in 2020, the then L.A.-based artist was told the record sounded like Nashville. Now that she has relocated to Nashville to work with songwriter and producer Lincoln Parish, formerly of Cage The Elephant, Blue is amused by feedback suggesting that her latest EP, Inner Child Work (Releasing July 15 via Magnetic Moon Records), ‘sounds more like L.A.’
Some of this ‘confusion’ is certainly the result of the removal of physical restrictions from collaborating and producing music, as ever-expanding opportunities for remote collaborations reveal…
Hometown Sounds and Luce Foundation Center Celebrate the Luce Listening Party Podcast with a ‘Best-of’ finale
More to Watch By Charlie Maybee The DC Music Podcast Hometown Sounds is celebrating the conclusion of the Luce Listening Party with a best-of episode series finale for their collaboration with the Luce Foundation Center. A fitting conclusion that highlights some of the most memorable moments from their collection of interviews, which is available to […]
