INTERVIEW WITH… D.C. ALTERNATIVE QUINTET MERCI

July 19, 2021.Reading time 8 minutes.

Merci are the D.C based quintet formed in 2018 featuring members Seth Coggeshall [vocals, guitar], Nick Jones [guitar], Colby Witko [vocals, keys], Justin Mason [bass], and Jack Dunigan [drums]. Their sound fuses pop hooks, alternative grooves, and even a bit of psychedelia to create dreamy tunes. The latest ‘City Haircut’ is features a trippy music […]

ENGLISH ARTIST TOM ROSENTHAL RELEASES NEW SINGLE ‘I WENT TO BED AND I LOVED YOU’

July 2, 2021.Reading time 3 minutes.

The single is from his forthcoming album which is in tribute to his late Father. If you recognise English musician Tom Rosenthal through his viral hits like his cover of the Edward Sharpe hit ‘Home‘. A tune which he covered under the moniker Edith Whiskers. Or the whimsical ditty created with his daughter, Fenn titled […]

INTERVIEW WITH… FUTURE FOLK BAND GONE GONE BEYOND

June 26, 2021.Reading time 8 minutes.

The Futuristic Folk band Gone Gone Beyond fuses elements and sounds in Folk, New Age, and Electronic to help create their potent and emotive sound. The foursome comprised of David Block, Danny Musengo, Kat Factor, and Mel Semé unveiled their latest body of work yesterday. A glittering body of work featuring broad sonic landscapes meant […]

HEAR THIS NOW: THE MUSIC SOUNDCHECK EDITION 9

June 25, 2021.Reading time 12 minutes.

Welcome to edition nine of ‘Hear This Now’ Let me know in the comment section your favorite songs right now or by hitting the tweet button below! Here’s another roundup of my essential listens and perfect playlist adds! Rejjie Snow // ‘Disco Pantz’ Dublin born rapper Rejjie Snow continues to set a commanding tone with […]

INTERVIEW WITH… INDIE ALT ROCKER MICHIGANDER

May 21, 2021.Reading time 2 minutes.

Zoom interview has been edited for clarity. Midwest Singer-Songwriter Michigander wants his new EP, “Everything Will Be Ok Eventually” as the soundtrack to people’s lives as we return to a new normal. Michigander is the alter ego of Michigan native Jason Singer. I sat down with the artist to talk about his new EP, musical […]

INTERVIEW WITH… MUSICOLOGIST AND KLOS DJ MATT PINFIELD

May 14, 2021.Reading time 12 minutes.

Earlier this week the NYC band January Jane talked with TRB about their upcoming Summer EP, “Your Drug” (due out on Whiskey Vinyl & BMG) and working with Matt Pinfield. The musicologist and DJ helped shape the trio, and signed them his Whiskey Vinyl label. Read Matt’s interview below. THE RECLUSIVE BLOGGER: Hi, Matt Thanks […]