From the AltWire Archives: Artists To Watch
[AltWire Interview] Singer-Songwriter Brandon Ben
Altwire Staff
Brandon Ben is a singer/songwriter from Toronto, Canada. He recently released an EP titled Songs from a Basement Apartment and is now starting to work on a full-length release. Brandon is a multi-talented instrumentalist, ...
Artists To Watch: Welles
M. Stoneman
Hailing from Ozark, Arkansas, Jeh Sea Wells’ rock project, Welles, has certainly been finding its feet over the last 12 months. From the release of debut 2017 EP, Codine, to the recent 2018 worldwide tour supporting multiple ...
AltWire Indie Artist Of The Week – Jesse Boykins III
Altwire Staff
This week I would like to direct your attention to Jamaican soul singer Jesse Boykins III who brings world vibes to Brooklyn where he is currently based. Boykin is a musical veteran having studied ...
Artists To Watch: Kicking Sunrise
Altwire Staff
Kicking Sunrise is taking the music industry by storm. If you haven’t heard of their single, “Here’s to The Sunrise” You should get those speakers blaring because it’ll bring you to your feet and ...
[AltWire Review] Monster Treasure ‘II’
Altwire Staff
Last year, NorCal punk rock band Monster Treasure showed up on the scene with their self-titled album that was released on Leisure & District. Earlier this month, the band released their follow-up album, II. ...
[AltWire Interview] Kicking Sunrise
Altwire Staff
Kicking Sunrise is a pop-rock-soul group from New Jersey. Currently working on a new album called Take It All. The band recently talked with contributor Sam Warren via email about sound evolution, what it was like ...
Hey, New York! Issue #1 – Hadassah
Altwire Staff
Dear Readers, It is my absolute pleasure to present all of you with the first (of hopefully many) issue of my new periodical “Hey, New York!” The goal of this periodical will be highlighting ...
Dub-321: “Take A Leap And Live”
Omayra Lopez
Straight from Florida’s Space Coast is Dub-321, bringing us their “reggae ska-punk/funk acoustic rap-rock” sound as they prepare to make their comeback in 2018. Their single “F.L.A.” humorously describes Dub-321’s lead Miles Galli and his struggles ...
[Concert Review] Jessica Lynn in Glasgow
Altwire Staff
Photos by Allan Maxwell Photograhy New York and country music isn’t a combination that would usually come to mind. Last week, country musician Jessica Lynn brought all the “yee-haw” you can handle to Stereo in Glasgow. The evening ...
[AltWire Interview] Seranation
Omayra Lopez
West End Trading Company is a hot spot for reggae in Sanford, Fla., The venue has not only hosted big names in the independent music scene but has also been a major spot for ...
[AltWire Interview] Singer-songwriter Corey Kilgannon
Altwire Staff
Corey Kilgannon is an acoustic singer-songwriter who recently returned to his hometown of Jacksonville Beach, Florida. His unique indie folk music has honest, poignant lyrics and tender but powerful guitars that reach out to ...
[Artists To Watch] Resinated
Altwire Staff
Resinated are a St Petersburg, Florida four piece who blend a reggae feel with funk, pop and rock influences. At a show at 1904 Music Hall in Jacksonville, Florida, I recently had a chance ...
[Artists To Watch] The Ellameno Beat
Altwire Staff
It is always a pleasure to be around musicians with genuine enthusiasm and deep-rooted passion for their art. An immense energy and real joy radiates from within people who truly love their craft. Reggie ...
[Artists To Watch] A Chat With The Ries Brothers
Altwire Staff
The Ries Brothers (Kevin and Charlie), a rock-duo from Tampa Bay, Fla., have played in support of acts such as JBoog, Dirty Heads, SOJA, Chicago, Butch Trucks and more. I recently had the chance ...
[Concert Review] Westfield Massacre at The Gem
Altwire Staff
Photos courtesy of Shark Bait Photography. LA-based metal band Westfield Massacre hit Idaho Falls, ID at The Gem on their North American Meltdown tour on July 12, 2017. And meltdown they did, pumping up the crowd ...
Chris Webby releases ‘Little Man’
Altwire Staff
Connecticut’s own Chris Webby is making it big in the music industry. Every Wednesday, Webby is releasing new content and calling it #WebbyWednesdays. In a recent interview with Vents Magazine, he stated “All of ...
The Movement: Artists To Watch
Altwire Staff
The Movement is a South Carolina-based reggae group that pairs purposeful musical elements with motivating lyrics to provide a surprisingly authentic sound. After their late afternoon set opening for Slightly Stoopid in St Augustine, ...
Phantoms release ‘There Were Once Birds That Sang’ Video
Altwire Staff
Phantoms, the four-piece post-metalcore band from Jacksonville, Fla., just released a music video for the single “There Were Once Birds That Sang,” off their upcoming EP Screaming on the Inside. The track focuses on ...
[Artists To Watch] Kash’d Out
Omayra Lopez
I was first introduced to Orlando-based reggae-rock band Kash’d Out when they were opening up for Ballyhoo! at Sanford’s West End Trading Company. I was so impressed with their performance that I’ve been out ...
Modern Chemistry release new single ‘Tripping Over You’
Altwire Staff
In anticipation of their debut LP, New Jersey rockers Modern Chemistry released their second single, “Tripping Over You.” The single carries a heavy emotional weight, using slow, sad verses that build into a huge, ...
