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ETHOS – AN IN-DEPTH CONVERSATION WITH THE BAND

ETHOS – AN IN-DEPTH CONVERSATION WITH THE BAND

Ethos is a dynamic five piece based out of Atlanta who have just released their new EP entitled An Eye For An Eye. The group is comprised of Austen Earp (Vocals/Keys), Kuyper Cummings (Guitar), Matt Palopoli (Guitar), Nick Riggs (Bass) and Tribb Robison (Drums). Their sound defies categorization. Ethos‘ use of powerful guitar riffs, demanding vocals and exotic soundscapes creates a sonic explosion of immense proportions. Their songwriting is crushing and their sublime arrangements deliver […]

RETURN TO DUST – A CONVERSATION WITH PRODUCER JIM KAUFMAN

RETURN TO DUST – A CONVERSATION WITH PRODUCER JIM KAUFMAN

Return To Dust is a four piece hard rock ensemble out of LA that is about to make some huge noise. We interviewed Matty Bielawski (Vocals/Guitar) and Graham Stanush (Vocals/Bass) last May when they released their forceful single “Black Road”. “Black Road” is a pulverizing monster that perfectly captures their edgy grunge inspired brazen sound. The track totally blew us away. In the studio, RTD have worked with gutsy producer, Jim Kaufman. Besides Bielawski and […]

OCTAVATE – ARTIST SPOTLIGHT & SINGLES REVIEW

OCTAVATE – ARTIST SPOTLIGHT & SINGLES REVIEW

My cousin Rick is a disc jockey in Boston on Wave Radio Boston. He has the 4-6 pm time slot on Friday nights. He recently sent me a text about a band he knows from the area called Octavate who have just released several high powered singles this year. After taking a listen, I had to agree with him. The band’s sound is incredible. Octavate is hard hitting with grungy accents but even more than […]