Music 3.0

We welcomed Dave Keuning, guitarist for legendary Las Vegas rock band, The Killers. We spoke to him about the pitfalls of searching for his first bandmates, and eventually meeting Brandon Flowers via an online ad, laying the foundation for what would become The Killers. Dave's solo work (under his namesake, Keuning) was also a topic of discussion, including the sonic differences between his debut...

Horror movie writer, director, and resurgent garage rock legend? Can things get any more October than Tommy McLoughlin? Tommy walks us through his beginnings playing the famous Sunset Strip in the 60s with his band The Sloths, how rock n’ roll and protest went hand-in-hand, and his memories of sharing stages with a young Jim Morrison of The Doors. At 19, he moved to Paris on a whim to learn the ar...

ill Nicky sees the world with a kind heart and an open mind, encouraging everyone to “go out there and start being better people.” This mindset is evident everywhere, first and foremost in his name - the word "ill" morphing into the movement that is "I love life." And the world appreciates that energy, reciprocating it in one form by way of a fan club being started in India, much to Nicky's surpri...

Will Reynolds has music in his blood. It's the same music that had his grandfather drumming for jazz bands in the 40s, who taught Will drums and piano at a young age. Now, as the guitarist and frontman of Billy King & The Bad Bad Bad, Will has his feet firmly planted in the Austin, TX music scene. Join us on the BLKBOX Music Podcast as we talk about the imminent release of their new album, his...

On this episode of the BLKBOX Music Podcast, we spoke all things music with Ruben Zarate of Dante Elephante! From searching for bandmates on Craigslist and working with a producer for the first time, to viewing his band through the lens of a small business! And for those of you who can't get enough of indie musicians and podcasts, we also learned a little about the Dante Elephante Podcast , which...

Self-taught drummer Jake Najor has amassed a highlight reel of moments in his career, including drumming for the likes of Karl Denson and Big Daddy Kane, but it's his journey that offers incomparable insight for the DIY musician. Join us as Jake talks us through his network-building beginnings, developing a style built for breakbeats, and his new band,  Jake Najor & The Moment of Truth !...

Tatiana Hazel is the definition of a Renaissance woman. As the primary (and most of the time, only) singer, songwriter, producer, and engineer of her music, she’s in full control of her artistry. Add to that her passion for designing clothes, and eye for photography, Tatiana Hazel is a powerhouse of creative energy. We’re excited to welcome Tatiana to the BLKBOX Music Podcast where we discussed ge...

The boys of Bronze Radio Return have been busy. They've released two new singles - "Tell It To Me" and "Still Wandering" - alongside holding a social media contest and releasing custom vinyl records. We spoke with drummer (and the bands first "manager") Rob Griffith about their concert experience in China, reaching your fans via social media, the viability of Patreon, and more! The BLKBOX Music Po...

As two-thirds of Los Angeles-based garage band FriendlyBear, married bandmates Meg Speer and Adam Bones were undoubtedly impacted by COVID-19. To pass the time, they began to record daily song covers for Adam's Instagram under the moniker MegaBones. The videos became so popular, the result of friends and fans making requests and donations, that they never stopped making them. Meg and Adam have sin...

If you're looking for inspiration for live-stream performances, look no further than industrial artist Curse Mackey's "Live Exorcism." Post-cancellation of over 60 shows, interrupting the tour of his 2019 album Instant Exorcism, Curse Mackey pushed on via Twitch, YouTube Live, and more. Truly the gold standard of the live-stream experience, Live Exorcism includes a full concert, Q+A session, and a...

It's no coincidence that electro goth duo Weird Wolves found a home for their music in the video game universe. The vision was crafted long ago by Raf Colantonio, musician and founder of Arkane Studios (creators of titles such as the cult-classic Arx Fatalis , and 2017's AAA sci-fi epic, Prey) . It was during the creation of the soundtrack for Prey that Colantonio first worked with singer Ava Gore...

Esteban Rene of The Slashes joins Brian and Nick on the BLKBOX Music Podcast! We talk influences, staying productive during the quarantine, and more! The BLKBOX Music Podcast is for musicians, by musicians.

Italy's very own psych-tinged shoegaze band, Rev Rev Rev, join Brian and Nick on the BLKBOX Music Podcast! Check it out as we discuss current state of Italia, the music scene before and after COVID-19, their influences and more. BLKBOX Music is a service built for musicians, by musicians.

Dream-rock band Mars Motel's singer/guitarist/creator Sarik Kumar joins Brian and Nick on the BLKBOX Music Podcast. We discuss the origins of Mars Motel, how to be a successful live-streamer, and more.

Vic and Gab Banuelos are REYNA, indie-pop sister duo based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Join Brian and Nick on the BLKBOX Music Podcast as we discuss their move from El Paso to the midwest, their newfound cooking skills, their growth as artists, and more! The #BLKBOXMusicPodcast is by musicians, for musicians, with a focus on navigating the music industry as an independent artist.

Best known by the stage name Robot Koch , is a German , Los Angeles based, artist, composer and record producer. Koch made a name for himself as a member of the band Jahcoozi before establishing himself as a solo artist. His sound of organic electronic music has been called "Wonderful and Strange - pop music from the future" (by John Peel of the BBC already in 2003). Koch works as a producer and c...

MOÜGLI is a colombian band which started in Bogotá, Colombia in 2016. Their music is focused on mixing nature inspired soundscapes with current electronic trends. Formed by Juan Pablo Delgado and Samuel Lizarralde, the bands focus is to represent, through its music, the diverse cultures that compose Colombia's multiculturalism throughout an original music genre, self defined by them as "Jungle Bea...

Franziska Grohmann, known professionally as Dehlia de France , is a German singer, songwriter, producer and visual artist. Her collaboration with Robot Koch, "Moirai's Choir", is featured in the Cloak & Dagger episode Restless Energy and on the original soundtrack of the second season. Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4mG6Dc70lALiwXwkk6vR0t?si=JKthavNLT22kWK-6NMzdDQ Instagram: https://...

Prism Bitch loves you. Prism Bitch is a hard rock band that beamed down in 2016 from the dust and wind of New Mexico. The group started as a four piece and asexually reproduced an additional member in 2017, resulting in a 5 piece mix of heavy guitar/keyboard layers blended with pop hooks/melodies/harmonies and occasional total noise freakouts - often compared to The Pixies and The Yeah Yeah Yeahs....

Houston native Jack Freeman (born November 8, 1988) is an American singer with a voice and a message of love. His sultry yet smooth style has been honed by artists such as Donny Hathaway, OutKast, John Legend, D’Angelo, Bilal, Chaka Khan and Scarface just to name a few. While looking up some of the industry’s greats, Jack has also had the opportunity to open for the likes of Bilal and John Legend...

NITE are Canadian-born twin brothers, Kyle and Myles Mendes, based in Dallas, TX. The duo create a unique hybrid of electronic rock with a nod to 80’s-influenced dream-pop, outfitting their sound with dueling harmonies. Their pulsing dance beats fuels the bands' energetic live performances across North America. NITE have completed three full tours in North America, 2016 with Seabound (Germany) and...

Born in 1999, Florida native NOAH SCHATZ (pronounced “shots”) is a multifaceted creative who desires to push boundaries in every medium of art. https://whatsnoahschatz.com https://www.instagram.com/whatsnoahschatz/ https://open.spotify.com/artist/3RUwkYe0q2e8irHTOz9sDz?si=RWeTAM07R-u6O-kEG-5BXg

David Longoria's Longriver ripples music that you sink into. Like his previous outfit the Black, Bob Dylan serves as unavoidable touchstone in Longoria's nasal twinge and hard harmonica riffs, but whereas his former band oriented toward rootsy garage rock, Longriver slips into contemplative folk. http://www.longriversongs.com https://www.instagram.com/longrivermusic/

Femme electropop powerhouse BEGINNERS are back with “Start A Riot” a percussive feminist anthem featured in the latest New Balance campaign celebrating powerful female olympic athletes alongside BEGINNERS as they perform. ​ "Let That Money Talk" a prior seductive single off their forthcoming album CREAM, generated buzz with a provocative queer music video, paying homage to Jumb...

Respect for tradition with the sophistication to shake it off. Deadpan expression of a staunchly honest vision. Edmonton based Altameda (æl-tah-MI-da) have evolved into a band with a bold, and unrelenting sound. It’s the culmination of experience, both musical and rawly human, that makes Altameda the band they are. Hitting festival circuits and stages across Canada and the UK, they’ve toured exten...