Roses & Revolutions is a mesmerizing duo whose music creates spellbinding soundscapes and magical moments. They just released a new EP entitled Midnight Monsters (via Nettwerk Records) that offers six tracks full of surreal images and ethereal depth. R & R mixes bewitching synths with enchanting rhythms to forge a sublime universe where both light and dark intertwine. The EP was written this past year in a milieu where people felt extremely anxious and vulnerable. With […]
The Knotfest Road Show came to Hartford and brought some metal with it. Opening the night was Code Orange, a hardcore punk/metal band from Pittsburgh. The band consists of Eric Balderrose (Guitar, Keyboard, Vocals), Reba Meyers (Guitar, Vocals), Jami Morgan (Drums, Vocals), Joe Goldman (Bass) and Dominic Landolina (Guitar). Code Orange brought the metal early blazing through 8 songs in a 25 minute set. They were worth getting to the venue early and I […]
I recently chatted with seasoned multi-genre drummer/ percussionist/ instructor STEPHEN JOSEPH SCIUCCO Sr, aka “The Drumaster”, about his nearly five decade long career as a musician. KATE/ AMP: You have drummed with quite a few bands over the years. Can you tell me about that? How old were you when you started and which bands stand out the most? SJS: It all started when I was 6yrs old watching Lawrence Welk. My parents […]
