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Written by Eugenia Roditis

"Sometimes dreams don't come true, and I'm at peace with that" - A Conversation with Mark Fredson

We caught up with Mark Fredson to talk about his latest album, Company Man, the gear that shapes his sound, the challenges of...

Written by Chris Roditis

SONGS WE LOVED! 21-27 April 2025

A curated compilation of the most entrancing song releases!Featuring The Frst, Plastic Rhino, Yogi-G & The Family...

Written by Sonia Panunzi

It's easy for it to become something that's not your passion anymore - An interview with BECAH on Industry Pressure and Independence

Northern Irish Indie Musician BECAH strips back and speaks candidly after her year long break from music, disclosing her perspective on industry...

Written by Magesh Magesh

How to Record, Mix and Master on BandLab (For Free!)

There are many digital audio workstations (or DAWs for studio savvy!). I like BandLab because it is online...

Written by Sonia Panunzi

There’s no rules: I could release a punk rock song and tomorrow a country song - Sam Wickens On Creative Freedom Beyond the Industry

Northern Irish musician Sam Wickens opens up about the realities of being an independent artist and navigating the music world without industry...

Written by Chris Roditis

INTERVIEW: Steel Wool on Crafting Their Shoegaze Sound, DIY Roots, and Making Music in the Streaming Era

The LA-based quartet discusses their gear setups, the creative process behind their debut EP, the challenges of the music industry, dream...

Written by Eimear O Sullivan

The Underground Forest - Volume 41

Welcome to The Underground Forest! 🌿Featuring Mel 4Ever, Orca, Elaine Mai, Faye O’Rourke. Morgana, Elle Barbara, La Reine Garçon,...

Written by Magesh Magesh

"There is only one you, so be the biggest and largest 'you' you can be" - A Conversation with Freekbass

Freekbass shares insights from his journey as a musician, from collaborating with influential artists to becoming one of TikTok's top global...

Written by Eugenia Roditis

Inside Boy Jr.'s DIY Universe: Gear Talk, 'Zitty Stardust' & Surviving the Algorithm Era

We talked to Boy Jr. about their new single, Zitty Stardust, their creative use of unconventional gear, the joys and challenges...

Written by Eugenia Roditis

Jordan Duffy on Turning 15 Years of Heartbreak, Humor, and Healing into 'Nights Like These'

We caught up with Jordan Duffy to talk about her album Nights Like These, her creative process, her goals for the album's release,...