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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Today I’m thrilled to introduce everyone to a cool new pop-punk band from New Jersey called lolitslea. With their latest single, called “Exit Plan,” this dynamic band quickly showcases why they’ve been winning over audiences each time they perform. When speaking on the latest track, lolitslea shared, “‘Exit Plan’ runs circles around the themes of liminal spaces, the backrooms, and realizing life will never be what it was back in 2008. Where my biggest regret in life was selling my Nintendo DS to a local pawn shop. This tune was co-produced and co-written by Tom Denney, formerly of A Day To Remember.” If you’re enjoying the latest single, please consider pre-ordering the band’s debut LP Nothing Lasts Forever that hits the streets on October 11th here.
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Today is a great day to share the new single and music video from Cascade Riot, called “Ruby.” “Ruby” is the 2nd single from Cascade Riot’s forthcoming debut album on PNWK Records. While their previous single, “Exit 55,” showed off a more aggressive side, “Ruby” shows off a poppier, bouncier side while still retaining the band’s trademark elements. Lyrically the song explores themes of introspection and longing for something that once belonged to you but has slipped away. Vocalist and guitarist Ryan Failla shared, “With this album we’re really trying to let all of our influences show and expand our sound a bitwithout losing sight of what makes us who we are. I remember picking up an acoustic guitar one day and just randomly strumming those opening chords. The rest of the song came very quickly after that. The lyrics just kind of spilled out and are a pretty accurate depiction of how I was feeling at the time.” If you’re enjoying the early listen, please consider supporting Cascade Riot here.
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Today is a great day to share the news that Lost Like Lions have returned with a great new single called “Is It True?” The band is excited about this new direction in their sound, and is perfect for fans of The Starting Line and The Dangerous Summer.
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Recently I was able to schedule a Zoom call with Peter James, the owner of indie label Manic Kat Records, to discuss his label’s upcoming 10th anniversary. I also asked Peter about what qualities he looks for when signing bands/artists to his label, the best practices he’s learned in the music business, as well as how he sees the state of vinyl production today. Manic Kat Records has a roster that includes Ryan Cabrera, The Anchor, Along Came A Spider, and Todd Morse.
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Recently I was able to schedule a Zoom call with Elliott Douglass, aka M.A.G.S., to discuss the inspiration behind his new reimagined version of Destroyer that released this past week via Smartpunk Records, called Creator. In this interview, we chatted about how Creator came to be, his collaborations that made this record possible, as well as a quick preview of his fall tour with Barely Civil. Creator is available for purchase here.
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