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The decade-long journey of Southern California recording artist Presence (a.k.a. Jonathon Martinez) began as a therapeutic exercise to help an anxious, insular 12-year-old discover their true sense of self. Martinez’s aspirations for both confession and catharsis evoke his roots as a rap fan in Camarillo, California. Starting at the age of 14, Martinez snuck his first “Presence Raps” video onto th...

Graham Ereaux , who makes music under the alias, Devarrow , is a Canadian musician and producer celebrated for his songs reflecting on small-town joys, personal introspection, environmental and social concerns, and(on this new album)the unique love affair with his converted school bus turned music studio . Despite his seemingly bustling life in rural coastal Canada as a carpenter, surfer, and natu...

From oblivion to chaos; ride the change. For DIVIDED HEAVEN singer-songwriter Jeff Berman, much has changed since the release of 2022's Oblivion : a relocation from Hollywood, California to Lancaster, Pennsylvania, two new children, a new career in the music industry that isn't touring 6 months out of the year, dare-we-say... normalcy. When the road-warrior Jeff Berman parked the tour va...

Ben Hughes wrote and recorded a solo record back in 2013 and didn't want to release it under his own name. So, he called the project NIGHT WINDOWS to pay homage to one of his all-time favorite bands, The Weakerthans. This did two very important things: (1) allowed him the freedom to be a band or a solo artist, or both at the same time (2) gave him a unique name to release music under - there...

Having formed less than a year ago, Boston’s Massive Nightmares is already on their way to making waves in the independent music scene. On September 6th, 2024, the band will released their debut EP, recorded with Trevor Reilly of A Wilhelm Scream fame. The result is a self-released five track EP that serves as an amazing introduction to the band. An appetizer, if you will. Formed by members of ban...

When guitarist/vocalist Kevin Day was seeking a quieter songwriting vehicle from the fuzzed-out pop-punk of his band Aspiga, he started Graduation Speech. The New Jersey-based musician called on friends to add different instruments on 2021’s Maintenance Required EP, which found Graduation Speech's sound being fleshed-out and veering away from the singer-songwriter hushness of the earlier mate...

New Jersey has a solid reputation for raising successful singer-songwriters, with Sam Krajkowski aka Sammy Kay as another proof. Ten years after his debut album Fourth Street Singers and five years after his most recent full-length civil/WAR , he goes back to basics with a new LP called July 1960 . It concerns ten stripped down punk-folk songs with imaginative storytelling about the finer details...

Hailing from New Jersey, meyerman delivers hard charging pop with power. "The brainchild of guitarist and vocalist Theo Meyer, meyerman raises the ante on the quality of modern powerpop to spring out of New Jersey. Along with his bandmates, Jeff Preischel on bass and vocals, Rob Sadowski on lead guitar and vocals, and Danny Diaz on drums, these guys prove you don't need facial hair, tatt...

Once in a while, you find a band that just does everything right. Western Massachusetts band THE GLAD MACHINE has all the right elements, the big hooks, big guitars and the reliable rhythms that make it a joy to discover. The band is helmed by vocalist Brad Thayer with Neal Robinson (Bass), Greg Saulmon (guitar) and Mike Franklin (drums) Tommy Pluta (2nd guitar/vocals). The list of influences is a...

Music has been a part of Alexandra's life ever since she started playing violin as a four-year-old in Toronto. As a teenager she was already an old soul; falling for the power of greats like Nina Simone, Billie Holiday, and Ella Fitzgerald. You can sense these influences in the heart wrenching arc of her voice as it haunts the spaces between analog soundscapes. In live performances her brothe...

On this week's episode we welcome Holden Wolf of Baltimore’s Emo Punks COMBAT.   Combat recently released their long awaited first full length album  "STAY GOLDEN."  Holden lets us behind the scenes about the creation of the album, saying " Stay Golden was written in my freshman and sophomore year of college as I was trying to figure out how to act like an adult while also tryi...

6KITTY  is a 3-piece, female-fronted indie rock band from Chicago. The longtime friends formed as a band in 2018 and share a commitment to creativity and a love of music ranging from Courtney Barnett to the Beths to hometown heroes, Local H. Their dynamic sound has been compared to Vanishing Kids, UV-TV, and the Pixies. They fuse blended vocal harmonies, melodic forward bass lines, and hard-hittin...

You can keep your dreams under wraps or unleash them into the world. For the musicians who comprise Dream Phases , holding back their musical visions has not been an option. Conceived in the private recesses of their L.A. home base, the band has expanded outwards by drawing upon the rich sonic heritage of West Coast pop/rock and skillfully reimagining it for the 21st Century.  But beyond its finel...

SMITH & THELL —Maria Smith [vocals, guitar] and Victor Thell [vocals, guitar, production]—have generated billions of streams, packed venues, and enraptured fans worldwide. Smith & Thell’s story began as teens in Sweden. Maria and Victor forged a friendship, fueling their creativity and collaboration. They enchanted audiences with the likes of Soulprints [2017], Pixie’s Parasol [2021], and...

Townies are three best friends who make music in their free time while working full time careers in Los Angeles. Originally from New Hampshire and Massachusetts, the name Townies is kind of ironic now based on the bands new location in LA. Regardless of the name, Townies bring the heat with their fun and not to serious songs. Tom lets us in on the secret of how to make the band work and what frien...

ONE HUNDRED THOUSAND is an electrifying band hailing from the great state of  New Jersey. OHT is known for their unique blend of alternative rock, metal, electronic and various other genres that captivate audiences with infectious melodies and thought-provoking lyrics. Formed by a group of passionate musicians, the band quickly gained recognition for their energetic and innovative sound, which com...

On this weeks show I welcome Joseph Grillo (also known as Sid Jagger) of HER HEAD'S ON FIRE. Joe may be best know for his first band the fantastical post-hardcore outfit  GARRISON.  Since then Joe has kept busy, forming and playing in number of bands along the way, such as  JUDAS KNIFE, I HATE OUR FREEDOM,  and  GAY FOR JOHNNY DEPP  to name a few. In Joe's newest band he is joined Jeff D...

Founded in Chula Vista, indie/alt Los Saints features all first-generation Mexican-Americans, including frontman Angel Mariscal, guitarist Gianluca Exposito, and drummer Emiliano Garcia. Los Saints is a fairly new operation. They released an EP, Welcome To Confusion , in 2022, and have now moved on to the long form. Their music is a melancholy sort of alt pop rock that tends to undulate. The band&...

STANDARDS is a two-piece math rock band fronted by guitarist Marcos Mena and featuring drummer Forrest Rice (mem. Covet). The pair boast a fruitful combination of musical chops and catchy guitar-driven melodies which has garnished popularity among fans who laud STANDARDS for their uniquely danceable brand of complex instrumental rock. Their self-described "fruity" melodies and technical...

On this weeks episode I welcome Jay and Nicole of  OWLS & LIONS.  Owls & Lions is a folk rock band from Northern New Jersey. They are known for their unique blend of folk, rock, and pop music. The band was formed by singer-songwriter Jay Della Valle and violinist Nicole DeLoi. The band has gained a loyal following for their heartfelt lyrics and catchy melodies. Owls & Lions have a soun...

Today we welcome MC Cunningham of the Nashville femmecore four-piece The Dreaded Laramie.   The Dreaded Laramie’s debut full-length album, Princess Feedback , which arrives on July 5th via Smartpunk Records . The album heralds a confident shift in attitude which is, in no small part, an outcome of the group’s partnership with Grammy-winning producer Dave Schiffman (PUP, Vampire Weekend, Bayside)....

This week I welcome Alex Hunter from the "Newstalgic" band from California,  PRESENT.   Present's skillful blending of alt rock, post punk, shoe gaze and grunge sensibilities makes for an irresistible sonic experience. This is honest, introspective, authentic, albeit modern twist, at its very best. If you long for the days of sonic complication made simple and binding, then get in o...

SISTER RAY , the project of Edmonton-born songwriter Ella Coyes, was conceived out of necessity; a self-designed vehicle built to examine trauma with unflinching honesty. Armed with a voice that soars and scrapes in equal measure, Coyes converts first-person recollections of big, complicated love into universally potent allegories. Raised on the expansive prairies of Sturgeon County, Sister Ray’s...

Circle of Love with Jonah Matranga and fans after the FIRST EVER performance at Hidden Tracks Records in Boonton, NJ. Thanks for listening!!! Please Follow us on Instagram @hiddentracks99 Pre and Post roll music brought to you by @sleepcyclespa

If you've listened to the show then you know how I feel about missing openers at shows.  Mae Krell is the exact reason why I never miss openers. I had the distinct pleasure in seeing Mae perform at the Mercury Lounge in NYC. I was compelled after the show to run up to her and tell her how I felt about what I just experienced. Not only did I witness her do something extremely special on stage...