Recently I was able to catch up with folk-pop artist, David Steinhart, to discuss everything that went into his new single called “Row.” The track comes from Steinhart’s newly announced LP, Released, that is out everywhere music is sold on January 10th. With a warm vocal approach, complemented by picturesque guitar playing, Steinhart shows how he maintains a loyal following over his impressive career.
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A couple weeks back, I was able to schedule a Zoom call with Jimmy and Timmy Brown of Dose of Adolescence to discuss what went into the writing and recording process of their new album, Zircon Ave. The band has toured extensively with bands like Anberlin, Dirty Heads, Switchfoot, and more, and this latest record is their first full-length album in nearly a decade. Zircon Ave hits music platforms this Friday, but you can pre-save the album here.
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Recently I was able to connect with Minneapolis-based singer/composer, Nona Invie, to discuss her latest single and video for “Forget My Name.” I also asked about her forthcoming LP called Self-Soothing that releases on February 28th via Boiled Records, and what went into the visuals behind the latest music video. Nona Invie will also be touring the U.S. in support of her new record this Spring.
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Recently I was able to connect with talented pop artist, George Alley, to discuss their latest single and video for “Letgo.” This Philly-based artist collaborated with producers Ian Romer and Frank Musarra on their debut self-titled LP that is out now. In this interview, I asked George about the artistic direction of the single and its inspiration, what went into the video treatment, as well as what George Alley hopes their fans will take away from this track. George Alley is available for purchase here.
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Recently I was able to connect with EDM artist and producer, Kappekoff, who just released a great new single and video for “Late Night” that features Pasha. I asked this artist about the inspiration behind the single and the video treatment, as well as where he expects the rest of his music to follow next. Kappekoff is releasing his new LP called Old Spring on November 15th and you can pre-save it here.
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A couple of weeks ago I was able to connect with rock band, Sego, to discuss their latest music video for “Malibu Mary.” In this interview I also asked the band about their overall creative process for writing their material, as well as what fans can expect from the band on their recently announced LP called TANDANG. TANDANG will be released on streaming services on November 12th, but you can pre-save it here.
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This past week I was able to catch up with a new indie rock band called Anyone Awake to discuss their latest music video for “Late Night Driver.” I also asked the band about what went into their debut LP called Bushel and a Peck that released today. Since their inception in late 2022, the band has released a series of singles and a couple EPs. Their new LP is a great reflection of their influences that include Nirvana, Pink Floyd, Green Day and Peach Pit. You can listen to Bushel and a Peck here.
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Recently I was able to connect with New York City indie rock band, Gamblers, to discuss everything that went into the writing process for their new single called ”Agita.” I also asked them about the aesthetic behind their music video for the track and what they hope their fans will feel when listening to the new single. Gamblers’ latest LP, Pulverizer, is out now wherever you stream your music.
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Recently I was able to connect with psych/folk songwriter, Arthur Ahbez, to discuss his new single called “Sister.” In this interview I asked Arthur about his band’s new LP, Arthur Ahbez & The Flaming Ahbez, his key influences and inspirations, and what the future has in store for his band. The new LP will be available wherever you stream your music on November 6th.
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Recently I was able to catch up with synth/electronic artist, Erev, to discuss everything that went into his new single called “Sandbar.” Erev is the project of songwriter and composer, Matthew David Olerio. Besides chatting about the new single, I also asked Erev about what the future has in store for this project.
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Last year, I wrote about the annual state of Chorus in August. The state of the website was, more or less, that costs had increased, ad revenue had decreased, and supporter revenue had more or less stayed the same.
This year, I’m only a couple of months behind my already haphazard schedule of checking in on everything. Packing up a home and moving will toss everything into disarray like that.
The story of the past year is similar, with a few new bright spots.
The website’s costs have remained flat. I forecast that within the next twelve months, I’ll need to upgrade the forum server’s hard drive space again (we’re a little over half full, mostly from image attachments).
Ad revenue continues to be predictable and predictably less than the year before.
Supporter revenue continues to be strong and growing, which is why I can run this website and community.
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Recently I was able to catch up with Canadian musician/producer, Devarrow, to discuss his latest single called “Lightning Bolt.” I also asked this talented artist about what went into his debut LP Heart Shaped Rock and what he hopes listeners to his music will most connect with. Heart Shaped Rock will be available wherever you stream your music tomorrow.
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Recently I was able to schedule an interview with a talented artist named Nicholas Michaux who is releasing a cool, indie rock-stylized single called ”Peace of Mind #2.” In this interview, I asked Nicholas about his forthcoming LP Vitalisme that releases on October 18th via Capitane Records, his songwriting process and more.
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This past week I was able to schedule a Zoom call with “DANGO” Cellan of Amber Pacific to discuss the band’s returning single, “Young & Reckless.” We also chatted about the legacy of the band and their key albums, their plans for touring, key memories from the band’s height, and what the future holds for Amber Pacific. The band were recently signed to Manic Kat Records and more new music appears to be on the horizon.
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What was the first movie that disturbed you? The movie that got under your skin so bad its images haunted your nightmares. A movie where the mention of its title makes you shudder and cringe. A good movie, but you never want to watch it again. Being a huge horror fan, blood and gore doesn’t shock me much. My idea of cozy is curling up with my dog and watching a good horror movie, like The Exorcist. Very few movies scare or disturb me. But when I stumble upon a movie that truly shakes me or disgusts me, it’s something I never forget. For me, one of those movies is Nine Inch Nails’ Broken.
Released in 1993 by Nine Inch Nails mastermind Trent Reznor and Coil’s Peter Christopherson, the movie is a companion piece to the 1992 Broken EP. The record was a response to Reznor’s then-label TVT and former boss Steve Gottlieb. After the success of 1989’s Pretty Hate Machine the label pressured Reznor to create a similar album. Wanting to re-create the success of that album, TVT refused to release anything else Reznor gave them. Not wanting to compromise his music, Reznor demanded his contract be terminated; his request was ignored.
This didn’t stop Reznor. Instead, he recorded his next project in secret under various pseudonyms to avoid interference from the label. The music was markedly different from Reznor’s debut album. This was harsh, aggressive, ugly, and intense. There were no catchy songs and radio-friendly singles here. Reznor knew the label would hate it, but that was the point.
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