The North East hard rock scene is killing it. In the last couple of months I featured two dynamic rock bands from Ct. Zero One Zero and Wild America have both released stunning new albums reviewed by AMP. Here comes a third astonishing group that has caught my attention. Recently I contacted Kate Carroll from the Rock ‘n Rhode Facebook group for a recommendation for a review. She offered several choices but after hearing Psycle‘s […]
With over 40 years experience as an owner, engineer, producer, studio musician and label executive, Vic Steffens‘ entire life has revolved around creativity. He is currently the owner of the Horizon Music Group in West Haven, Ct. Early on, Steffens led several successful New England based groups. This included the incredible Scratch Band which also featured G.E. Smith (Hall and Oats) and his sister Christine Ohlman (SNL). Through the years he amassed numerous session appearances […]
It’s extremely difficult to define Nashville’s Oginalii. Oginalii (meaning “my friend” in Cherokee) blends chunks of sludge, psychedelia and metal to create music that is both beautifully complex and dramatically melodic. The band’s unconventional sound is totally unique. Like Birdmask, Oginalii breaks barriers with their intense creativity. The band formed four years ago and consists of Emma Hoeflinger (Vocals/Guitar), Emma Lambiase (Bass), Ryan Quarles (Guitar) and Simon Knudtson (Drums). Oginalii released an E.P, , The […]
