Sam Brace Cuts Loose on Debut Album “Fever & Bones”

Recent Articles By Charlie Maybee Rock singer-songwriter, Sam Brace, just released his debut solo album Fever & Bones which merges an alternative energy with classic guitar tones that are atmospheric in nature. For fans of Foo Fighters, this is the kind of high-octane, but thoughtful kind of rock that is a straightforward, no nonsense good […]
Jerome Fontamillas of Switchfoot: ‘You Really Have to Believe in What You’re Doing Regardless of the Cost’

Jerome Fontamillas of Grammy Award-winning band rock Switchfoot has a distinct memory of his beginnings in music. Fast forward to the present, and the keyboardist and guitarist now plays sold-out shows around the world. Learn more about Jerome Fontamillas’ inspiring story with contributing writer Cynthia Gross, including his advice for aspiring musicians, highlights from Switchfoot’s D.C. area shows over the years, and his favorite memory of the Philippines in honor of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month.
Alchemical Records Playlist Updates: Week of May 14, 2022

Recent Articles By Daniel Warren Hill It is another incredible week for new music, and, per usual, there’s just a lot more of it than we can touch on in more comprehensive editorial coverage. Still, no matter your musical inclinations, there’s something for everyone in this week’s highlights from the Alchemical Records Multiegenre Mixture playlist […]
“Just Follow Graffiti Welfare Already

More to Watch By Daniel Warren Hill Graffiti Welfare follows up their release of “Volume” and accompanying music video from earlier this year, with the release of “Just Follow,” now available on all major platforms. Rooted deeply in Graffiti Welfare’s spacious environments through expressive (and impressive) use of soundscapes and atmospheric effects, “Just Follow” is […]
Hope Floats in “Future Memories” by James the Seventh

Recent Articles By Charlie Maybee As a dance-music based artist, it’s always a pleasure to write about other musicians who are also dancers like the Philadelphia based dream pop musician, James the Seventh. With her new single “Future Memories”, she addresses her struggles with an eating disorder from her tenure as a full-time ballet dancer […]
Be Swept Away in a Sonic Landscape of Radiohead Meets Nashville in Matthew Liam Nicholson’s Newest Single “Time Machine”

Recent Articles By Linc Bradham To be swept away in a sonic landscape of swirling guitars, reverb-drenched drums and vocals, and magical words of enchantment…that’s what it’s like to experience the music of Matthew Liam Nicholson. Not altogether alternative rock, not altogether Americana, not altogether psychedelic, but instead a blend of all of these and […]
Henry Louris Still Feels ‘Just Like Before’

Recent Articles By Jaci Jedrych Multi-talented creative Henry Louris is releasing his second track, ‘Just Like Before’. The Fairfield, Connecticut native began writing melodies in the most simple manner there is– humming songs to ease anxiety, graduating to an acoustic guitar as a teenager. Since childhood, Louris has balanced his two creative passions for painting […]
Peregrine’s Sincerest Hope Is Their New Album “the awful things we’ve done” Provides a Source of Release and Healing for Those Who Hear It

Recent Articles By Linc Bradham Since their inception in 2015, and release of their first album, “as one would exist within the crescendo,” in 2019, Peregrine has been bringing a new brand of emo-inspired rock to the Massachusetts scene and beyond. For the last year, core Peregrine members Nate (vocals), Tom (guitars, bass, and synth), […]
“When Gods Fall…They Don’t Fall Gracefully.” Exclaims Rugan Lewis on Spectacular New Single, “Fall Gracefully”

Recent Articles By Linc Bradham Atmospheric, ethereal vibes driven by skillful piano and vibrato-laden guitar akin to that of Radiohead, The War on Drugs, and Coheed and Cambria…DMV local Rugan Lewis has done it again with his spectacular new single “Fall Gracefully.” There is so much to like in this track, from the stellar production […]
Lino Camilo Gets Hyperkenitc Until The Tide Takes Us

Recent Articles by Daniel Warren Hill From the first note of “HYPERKINETIC,” you can tell there is something a little different about the music of Lino Camilo. An upright bass takes center stage while seemingly effortlessly becoming part of the rhythm section after a few seconds before diving right into the heart of the song, […]