Charlie Swanson

Tremor: Argentinian Electro-Folk Collages

With strong roots in Argentina’s folkloric sounds, Tremor mashes acoustic instrumentations against a wall of experimental electronics and synths, creating…

Phantogram: Dream-Pop Duo Unifies Its Vision

United by a mutual appreciation of hip hop, Josh Carter and Sarah Barthel combined as Phantogram to make layered, starry-eyed…

Matt Stevens: Guitar Virtuoso Finds an Audience Online

For British guitarist Matt Stevens, the widespread digital distribution of his music via the Internet has meant more than major…

Scout Niblett: Raw Minimalism

Crossing the lines of minimalist performer and powerhouse artist, Scout Niblett is one of the strongest voices to emerge in…

An Albatross: Kinetic, Epic Psych-Grind

In addition to adding psychedelic and poetic passages, An Albatross has finally captured its powerful live performances with its newest…

Paint it Black: making hardcore personal again

Other than their insane and angsty lyrics, Paint It Black embraces true punk values by emphasizing DIY and getting in…

Shining: Post-Prog Madmen Expand on Jazz Roots

Transitioning from jazz to a more eclectic style incorporating bop, funk, and metal, Norwegian post-prog group Shining showcases unconventional instruments…

Exploding Star Orchestra: Rob Mazurek’s Freeform Jazz Ensemble

Highly regarded musicians Rob Mazurek and Bill Dixonof Exploding Star Orchestra combines classical music with the cosmos for a truly…