Michael Chugg has been called many things. Some of his most flattering titles portray him as a pioneer in the Australian music industry. He is admired, loathed, feared, and respected. One thing Chugg cannot be called is boring. As Executive Chairman for Chugg Entertainment, he has toured such acts as Elton John, Keith Urban, Jason…
Colby Pines
Printz Board x Vinyl Mag
At 35, Printz Board has already had an illustrious career in the music industry. He has collaborated with artists like Justin Timberlake, Dr. Dre, Katy Perry, and even the late King of Pop, Michael Jackson. Printz, whose given name is Priese Prince Lamont Board, even won a couple of Grammys for his work with The…
New Electric Ride: “Balloon Age”
New Electric Ride, the Psychedelic indie rock band signed to Beyond Beyond is Beyond Records, is set to release its debut LP, Balloon Age on February 25th. The album contains psychedelic songs laced with tinny vocals, quirky keyboard, and a flanged up sound reminiscent of The Beatles, but before you go comparing them to John,…
A Review of Inside Llewyn Davis with as few spoilers as possible…basically none.
If it’s true that no man is an island, then the Coen brothers have at the very least created a small, compact archipelago in their latest character, Llewyn Davis. The most recent Coen brothers venture, Inside Llewyn Davis, finds them tackling the pre-Bob Dylan, Greenwich Village folk scene circa 1961. Thanks in large to breathtaking…
Words with Static Jacks
We recently got the opportunity to chat with indie rock band Static Jacks about their new album, In Blue (not to mention, we got an exclusive premiere of b-side “Teenage Shakes”). While the New Jersey rockers have been holding it down since 2009 when their EP, Laces, first dropped, their sophomore album marks the first record they’ve…
The Written Years: ‘The Written Years’
I recently got a sneak peak (or listen, rather) at The Written Years’ self-titled debut album set to be released on January 28th. With a sound that lands somewhere between Snow Patrol and The National with a hint of Bright Eyes, The Written Years is an album with an infectious sound. The self-titled project tackles…
Talking Tunes with RAWards Brooklyn 2013 Winner Amplicity
I recently got the chance to speak with Electronic Musician/Producer Amplicity. Known for his downtempo, melody-driven tracks, Amplicity was named Musician of the Year at the 2013 RAWards in Brooklyn, New York (yeah, he’s pretty legit). While the Pennsylvania native stays busy tracking tunes, producing with his friends at Highline Sounds and working as a…
A Roadside Chat with The Grahams
Pulled over on the side of a dirt road somewhere south of the Georgia gnat line, I got the chance to speak with Alyssa and Doug Graham of NYC-based Americana band The Grahams (yes, they are a couple. Yes, we find that to be pretty awesome). While this situation may scream of poor planning, I…
Justin Townes Earle at The Melting Point
There’s just something about Americana music that’s endearing. Maybe it’s the people who play it. Maybe it’s the music itself. Or quite possibly it’s a combination of the two that reminds us of the humble, determined spirit that comprises the culture of both America past and America present. This was certainly the case when Justin…
Sleigh Bells at Georgia Theatre
What do you get when you mix heavy metal, hip-hop, punk, pop, and electronica? The incredible juxtaposition that composes Sleigh Bells, of course. Since releasing their debut album, Treats, in 2010, Sleigh Bells has continually captivated concertgoers with their crunchy guitar leads and sugary vocals. But those of us who were fortunate enough to be…