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Alice Smith is an uncategorizable and rare artist whose commanding 4-octave voice lets her skip across genres effortlessly and transport you along with it. Based in NYC, but raised in Washington DC and Georgia, her references span the USA from countr... read more
A four piece "old school" hardcore punk band out of New York City, first formed back in August of 2001. This came about from the break up of what was once IN-DK. Another punk band that was known for its direct affiliation to Choking Victim, the band ... read more
There is an old African proverb that states “When the music changes, so does the dance.” I say I already know how to dance so now I have to change the music. Who can forget the Pop music scene at the turn of the 21st century? Artists such as *NSyn... read more
Virginia has made its mark on Hip Hop by way of production superstars Timbaland, The Neptunes, and Missy Elliott, but bubbling below the surface is a scene that has yet to reach its full potential. Richmond native Big Sty is bringing a strong voice t... read more
How does a dream become reality? For starters you need talent, charisma, and the desire to succeed no matter what the odds. The stunning trio of sisters known as Black Buddafly possess the above mentioned traits and then some, yet when telling Black ... read more
“As in ‘third time is the charm,’” Bubba Sparxxx explains the significance of the title of his newest album THE CHARM, due on fellow southern rapper Big Boi’s new imprint with Virgin Records, Purple Ribbon Records. But also as in “platinum plaque... read more
Around the time Jack Ingram started writing songs and performing, he was studying psychology at Southern Methodist University in Dallas. “Music and psychology come from the same place,” he says. “It’s about studying why people tick. I write songs to ... read more
"I like the vibe of records that capture a moment in time," says Jackie Greene. "That's what it's all about anyways, moments. Music that's too perfect isn't music anymore. It's better to just capture the moment and let it live on its own." Jackie ... read more
It all began in 1998. With a vinyl 7inch published by Hausmusik, the label from Landsberg, bavaria. With three small, intimate songs, the best of them was called "Meine Welt in Schokolade" - a crafty, playful and also defiant title. Stefanie Böhm had... read more
The year is 1993. George Bush I is President, the Seattle sound is about to hit the radio. Zoom in on four kids smoking stolen cigarettes in a basement. Lawson Bennett, Turner Brandon, Chris Serino, and Jay Cartwright III. Renegades. Social outcasts.... read more
"Don't tell me women don't have stories to tell." Penelope Jones "A lot of times, females are not accepted in hip-hop unless they have the stamp of approval from a man. I want to come out and be successful on my own terms. I'm delivering a message-st... read more
Ask anyone. Anyone with even just a slightest interest in pop music and they will all have a different take on The Television Personalities… Someone will mention that they were Kurt Cobain's favourite band. Someone else will go on about how they w... read more
