Author: Kim Muncie

Posted on: November 20, 2023 Posted by: Kim Muncie Comments: 0

Peter Gural’s “Birdy’s World”

Philadelphia’s Peter Gural is the primary author of one of the year’s best releases with his collection Birdy’s World. The Berklee School of Music graduate has chops galore, that’s obvious, but his technical skills never undercut the immediate authenticity of his songwriting art. The unabashed autobiographical nature of Gural’s writing never limits its ability to connect with a wide swath of the Philadelphia-based singer/songwriter’s target audience. The bright bounce of the…

Posted on: October 22, 2023 Posted by: Kim Muncie Comments: 0

“Significance” by Blueburst

Alternative rock – despite the irony of the name in present times – is hardy dead, and if you’re looking for hard evidence of this, I seriously recommend giving Blueburst a listen sometime. In their rookie album Significance, this band comprised of Craig Douglas Miller and Marty Willson-Piper of All About Eve/Noctorum/The Church fame, doesn’t just try their hand at the modern alternative rock model; they try to redefine the…

Posted on: October 16, 2023 Posted by: Kim Muncie Comments: 1

A few moments with ViennaCC

How does the city of Vienna speak to you in your creative musical pursuits? Cobblestone streets echo whispers from the big history of a former empire. The timeless morbid flair of Vienna forms the typical Viennese with his grumpy mood, pessimism and cynicism. But there is also another side of Vienna. Eat Schnitzel and cake and dance waltz – likely at a funeral party. Who knows, maybe tomorrow we are…

Posted on: October 13, 2023 Posted by: Kim Muncie Comments: 2

Leo Sawikin Releases Epic “Don’t Pass It By”

When Leo Sawikin hits that gorgeous high note during the eric chorus for “Don’t Pass It By”, it seals the song’s status as an indisputable winner. INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/leosawikin/ The song already won my favor. Sawikin’s sure songwriting hand orchestrates a skillful buildup to the song’s payoff moment, its chorus, and he takes his time maximizing the impact of that moment. There’s nothing about this single that’s rushed. Sawikin sounds to…

Posted on: October 12, 2023 Posted by: Kim Muncie Comments: 0

Cleo Alexandra Sits Down with NeuFutur

The making of “Who Can It Be Now (Reimagined)” was an interesting process for sure! The song and video went through a few iterations before the version that you guys are able to hear today. Initially the song had completely different music production and a different music video, which had a more formal vibe. After feeling it wasn’t rock n roll enough and didn’t quite reach its potential, my team…

Posted on: October 11, 2023 Posted by: Kim Muncie Comments: 0

Dorsten’s “To the River”

Rolling out of the speakers with an angelic ease that is indebted as much to college radio indie rock as it is the bucolic balladry of an old school hipster folk movement in the American underground, the central harmony in Dorsten’s “To the River” is reason enough to pick up this new track from the acclaimed crossover duo this fall. Blending Americana with strong pop/rock aesthetics and a talent for…

Posted on: October 9, 2023 Posted by: Kim Muncie Comments: 0

Checking in with The Lori P. Davis Project

What was behind the scenes like for “Hell 2 Pay”? Exciting! Fun for all. Watching actors act and being able to take control of the story line was really the coolest. How do your personal experiences shape your songs? By a few bad break-ps. Seems like writing about them tends to make me feel better. What are your favorite topics to write about? Breakups and also issue songs in regards…

Posted on: September 30, 2023 Posted by: Kim Muncie Comments: 0

A few moments with Andrew X

Who are your musical influences? Andrew X: For my new record, I was really influenced by the late ‘80s work of Steve Winwood, Bruce Hornsby, Tracy Chapman, Don Henley, Peter Gabriel, and a lot of late ‘80s and early ‘90s pop and adult contemporary music. What or who inspires you? AX: When it comes to my songwriting, my biggest inspirations are usually situations around personal relationships, romantic relationships, and stories of people…

Posted on: September 29, 2023 Posted by: Kim Muncie Comments: 0

Wastelander’s “What is Left of Me” LP

Though presented against a backdrop as vibrant as the summer sun can be, the vocal harmony in “Be Where,” one of the new songs on Wastelander’s What is Left of Me LP, is as much of a sonic centerpiece as listeners could have hoped for in this latest release from the acclaimed indie singer/songwriter Cooper Formant, and truth be told, it tends to be the cornerstone component of every powerful moment this…

Posted on: September 29, 2023 Posted by: Kim Muncie Comments: 0

Marc Miner Continues To Deliver Amazing Music via New Album

Marc Miner does what he does out of love. He’s not destined to be country music’s next Chris Stapleton and doesn’t want to be. He’s following his own songwriting and musical path. There is an avenue open for him into the mainstream spotlight thanks to his wont for big-time choruses, perhaps but Miner will never back off telling his stories in a way he sees fit rather than tailoring his…

Posted on: September 13, 2023 Posted by: Kim Muncie Comments: 0

“Tupelo Rhythm” by Vili V

Vili V has been on the edges of my musical radar for several years as one of the most artful practitioners of roots rock working today. The Canadian performer is prepping for the release of his latest studio album In Daddy’s Arms Again and the single “Tupelo Rhythm” from that collection is ample evidence that he’s still keeping the same prodigious creativity that he has since the late 1990s. “Tupelo Rhythm” is…

Posted on: September 12, 2023 Posted by: Kim Muncie Comments: 0

OF LIMBO Unleash Controversial New Single “California Demon”

Long Beach, CA based Rockers OF LIMBO have released their controversial and provocative new single “California Demon”. The heavy and sinister groove-laden track explores the concept of making a Mephistophelian bargain for diabolical favors to achieve your Hollywood dreams. The song was recorded at Fab Factory Studios and produced by Mike Pepe (Taking Back Sunday, Plain White T’s), withmixing and mastering done by Grammy Winner Jett Galindo. The song features wicked & sinewy dark guitar…

Posted on: September 11, 2023 Posted by: Kim Muncie Comments: 0

Saint Pacific Release New Music

Nate Smith’s style is as reverent as it gets, spanning a creative spectrum inside of a single track if necessary to get a specific point across to his audience, and under the Saint Pacific moniker, we’ve got to hear some of his very best work to date. Saint Pacific’s new album, Blue, doesn’t sport an ironic title by any means, but instead, one that tells us exactly what we’re getting into…

Posted on: September 8, 2023 Posted by: Kim Muncie Comments: 0

Bill Crews and the Crews Cartel Tell Us About “People Get Ready”

What was important to you when creating the visuals for the song “People Get Ready”? I have a good girl who is very creative. I just gave her a blank canvas. Did you have an idea of what you wanted the video to look like when you were creating the song in the studio? Not really, but surely love what she came up with. Especially that big train. How has…

Posted on: August 26, 2023 Posted by: Kim Muncie Comments: 0

PRETTY AWKWARD Deliver Friends With Benefits Pop In New Single ‘Woozy’

First Full Length Album Set To Be Released on September 1st Seattle Alt.Pop band PRETTY AWKWARD sings about Friends With Benefits in their new single “Woozy”, available now — listen HERE. The groovy, funky track tells a story of the irresistible pull of reconnecting with an ex to fulfill a mutual need when under the influence – even though the relationship can be toxic. The band’s Austin Held says “Lyrically, ‘Woozy’ was inspired by poking fun at…

Posted on: August 14, 2023 Posted by: Kim Muncie Comments: 0

Rising Country Artist Hannah Ellis Pours Out Summer Fun With “Wine Country”

Rising Country Artist Hannah Ellis is pouring out fun with her new Curb Records single “Wine Country”, available now — listen HERE. Joyfully bringing boujee to the backroads, Ellis is making an impact with the song as it was most added at Radio and is quickly becoming the Country song of the summer. Fans have been showing their appreciation at her live shows, as evidenced by a flash mob in the audience at her recent CMA Festival…

Posted on: August 12, 2023 Posted by: Kim Muncie Comments: 1

An Interview with Serious Voice

What was your favorite part about filming the music video for “KILL THA KING”? The beach scenes, being able to walk on the sand and feel the sand on my feet, and just having a tranquil moment. What is next for your music career? I’m going on tour in 2024 and releasing the Back2Basics EP. What is your favorite lyric from “KILL THA KING”? My King was my hips though!! Who are some…

Posted on: August 8, 2023 Posted by: Kim Muncie Comments: 0

“Joyboys in the Grindhouse” by Name Sayers

Name Sayers will impress all but the most cynical or dismissive listeners. Their eleven-song outing Joyboys in the Grindhouse is a bucket of blood synth pop feast but doesn’t stop there. They spike their combustible musical concoction with generous doses of hip-hop, rock, and electronica without ever coming across as a well-intentioned hodgepodge of sound. In lesser hands, it would sound like a band trying too hard, doing too much. Name Sayers,…

Posted on: August 4, 2023 Posted by: Kim Muncie Comments: 1

Taking a few moments with GaREE All

What inspired you to start creating music? I just wanted to get things I had experienced or observed or felt out of me and into the world. I believe songs are the best way for me to share. There’s an old saying about not dying with all your music still inside. Did being raised in the greater St. Louis area have an influence on your music? I’m not sure that…

Posted on: August 4, 2023 Posted by: Kim Muncie Comments: 0

Taylor Jules is “Adickted”

Good songcraft tends to take years to develop instead of mere months, and this can be quite a difficult reality for some indie players to face. There’s a lot of work that goes into cultivating something special for your audience, and if there’s anyone who knows what I’m talking about, it’s a pop singer like Taylor Jules. Jules’ sound has been getting progressively tighter not through the past decade but,…