On this edition of The YabYum Hour, Garrett chats with singer-songwriter/electronic artist BoyTye. They chat about BoyTye’s new album The Other Side of the Chair and its disco influence, recording anywhere/anytime, and the multiple projects BoyTye is a part of. And, as always, Garrett selects a great playlist of music to accompany the interview…
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Music Video of the Day: “Silver Lining” by Mantis Motel
This easygoing indie-folk song from Mantis Motel is here to help put a positive spin on a bad situation. Ricardo Buffara, the songwriter who makes music under the moniker Mantis Motel, penned this number for a friend who was nearing the end of a toxic relationship…
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Music Video of the Day: “Just To Say” by Kacy Hill
When we covered the first single from Kacy Hill’s sophomore LP, Is It Selfish If We Talk About Me Again, we called it, “mellow, minimalist dreampop at its finest” and when you hear this new single I hope you’ll find that our initial assessment holds true…
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3 Stellar NeoSoul Sounds You Need to Hear
3 Stellar NeoSoul Sounds to Check Out: T R U V O N N E, The Stakes, + Solu…
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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…
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The Tastemaker’s Ten: Josh Montag of Scattered Melodies
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…
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Music Video of the Day: “Blind” by Optimystical
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…
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The Quarantine Questionnaire: Logan Greene
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…
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Music Video of the Day: “i refuse to die” by Sydney Sprague
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…
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Spotify Playlist: Party Eyes
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…
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Music Video of the Day: “Substance” by Kobey
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…
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Photographer in Focus: Kayla Jackson of Drano 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.”
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