August 2020

Music Video of the Day: “All The Wrong Places” by Hero The Band

This family band featuring the Barnett brothers from Decatur [GA] mix up alt-rock and indie pop is rapidly on the rise. Hero The Band was signed to LAVA Records/Republic Records just last year and caused quite the stir with their debut single, “Back To Myself” last summer. Now they’re back with the slinkier “All The Wrong Places” about looking for love in, well, you know…

The Tastemaker’s Ten: Josh Montag of Scattered Melodies

August 31, 2020 YabYum Featured Articles The Tastemaker's Ten

So, because there are thousands of songs that I love and would want to talk about, I decided to limit myself to songs that have come out this year. 2020 has been brutal for all of us, but perhaps these songs can act as a little silver lining, they very much do for me. In no particular order as far as favorites go, here are my Top 10 songs I feel people should know…

Music Video of the Day: “Blind” by Optimystical

August 28, 2020 YabYum Featured Articles Music Video of the Day Music Videos

The PHX music group known as Optimystical released this single earlier this year, but they have a brand new music video for the song released just a few days ago. The song is the first one penned by Cara Nassar, pianist/vocalist for the group…

The Quarantine Questionnaire: Logan Greene

August 28, 2020 YabYum Arizona music Featured Articles Interview The Quarantine Questionnaire

Who are you and are you in a band or do you perform solo? If in a band(s), what is the name of that band?

I’m Logan Greene. I’ve played in SO many bands, but right now it’s my solo stuff as The Logan Greene Whatever or in my band Big Bad. I also run the arts nonprofit/DIY venue, Groundworks…

Music Video of the Day: “i refuse to die” by Sydney Sprague

August 27, 2020 YabYum Featured Articles Music Video of the Day Music Videos

So is there like a countdown going to the release of Sydney Sprague’s new album? ‘Cause there should be. I can’t be the only one just sitting around waiting for this one and grabbing at any teaser that comes my way. Last month, Sprague released the single “i refuse to die” from her forthcoming album, maybe i will see you at the end of the world, and we included the music video when she answered our Quarantine Questionnaire, but felt it warranted its own space…

Spotify Playlist: Party Eyes

August 27, 2020 YabYum Featured Articles Spotify Playlist

This eclectic playlist was originally meant for the late-summer vibes of pool parties and going back to school… Instead, it’s a party for one (or one household) as this playlist takes you across many musical borders all from the safety of your bubble…

A man in a chef uniform, Kobey, standing in a kitchen.

Music Video of the Day: “Substance” by Kobey

August 26, 2020 YabYum Featured Articles Hip Hop Music Video of the Day Music Videos

This hip hop artist from Jacksonville has a sick flow and lyrical style that quickly catches the ear of new listeners. Kobey keeps a head on his shoulder as he seeks to climb the music industry ladder. Sometimes the hustle is all about busting ass and maybe we should all be a little more real about what that looks like…

Photographer in Focus: Kayla Jackson of Drano Photography

August 26, 2020 YabYum Featured Articles Logan Lowrey-Rasmussen Photographer in Focus photography

“I picked up a professional camera for the first time in February of 2019 [when] my best friend Mikayla gave me her old [Canon EOS 100D] along with a dash of camera knowledge,” says Jackson. “That same night I flipped it on for the first time and shot my first show at The Rebel Lounge.”

A young man in a black hoodie with dreadlocks.

Music Video of the Day: “Night Shift” by BIG NASH

August 25, 2020 YabYum Featured Articles Music Videos

BIG NASH “Night Shift” This artist, producer, and audio engineer from Auckland, New Zealand is ready to set a mood with his new track, “Night Shift”. The...