What inspired the creation of this single? Night Prowler is about police brutality and small-town violence. I was spending a lot of time commuting to and from college when I wrote it. During the autumn, when the sun would set before I drove home, I remember passing all these police cars lurking among the trees. I couldn't shake the feeling that they were like vampires or predators waiting for a moment to pounce.

What first got you into music? People often expect a simple answer to this question. Usually, it's something about hearing a record, picking up a guitar for the first time, or dreaming of standing on a stage. Those are beautiful stories, but they are not ours. Music didn't enter our lives as an ambition. It entered as a language. Like many musicians, each of us has travelled a different artistic path over the years.

What inspired the theme or concept behind this album? 30 years of life. I started writing songs back in the late 90s, but had to put those dreams away because of career, family, etc. In the past several years I've picked it back up and I'm finally recording and releasing my first album fulfilling a lifelong dream.

What inspired the theme or concept behind this album? This collection of songs, written over the past couple of years, represents a bit of every genre we draw from. We chose the various tracks to reflect this diversity. Were there any particular events or emotions that shaped the songwriting? The songwriting as a whole has been shaped throughout our lives drawing from personal stories and events, “the trad tune” was inspired by a time in my life where I found myself

What inspired the theme or concept behind this album? There were quite a few conversations with friends ranging in different topics, but childhood trauma is one we kept coming back to. I realized when I went to go write for the album, I wanted a different song to relate to things we might've experienced growing up.

Dan DiMartino had the opportunity to chat with the band Perth. The band members discuss their musical journey, songwriting evolution, the inspiration behind their latest single 'Moments,' and the importance of authenticity and connection with fans. They also share insights on touring, music production, and advice for emerging musicians. Social & Website https://ffm.bio/perthbandmn Spotify https://open.spotify.com/artist/5JKcLEktGSUEvXDlYqxJQb Facebook https://www.facebook

Interview with vocalist Mark MacDonald of Last Second Dropout. What first got you into music? My parents got me into guitar lessons when I lived in New Jersey as a kid, but I didn’t connect with the material my teacher was giving me, although he gave me a great foundation of hard skills. It wasn’t until I moved back to Canada and started with a new teacher who asked me for the first time, “What do you want to learn?” I had never been asked that and didn’t even kn

Were there any particular events or emotions that shaped the songwriting? Definitely. One of my biggest criticisms of my lyrics have always been a lack of specificity. With everything happening in the world, I definitely wanted to speak to that with some clarity. Songs like Sanctuary Cities and The Reckoning are direct indictments of what is happening in America right now with the grotesque hypocrisy of "Christians" vilifying refugees in spite of the notion that their alle

Canadian hard rockers April Wine are currently concluding a U.S. – Canadian tour with reformed fellow north-of-the-border rockers Triumph. The tour began in April with a couple shows in Florida, followed by a full tour across Canada. The two bands are currently on an eastern-midwestern U.S. run currently scheduled to wrap up in Boston on June 6, with a rescheduled Montreal show ending the tour in their home country on June 10.

What inspired the creation of this single? As an artist, I felt a responsibility to take an aural snapshot of where society has pivoted in the last 10 years… to hold up a mirror so we can see how divided we have become. It’s happened in my family, and in many of my friendships, and I know people all over are feeling a us vs. them mentality, instead of the indivisible nature of our democracy that this country was built on.

What inspired the creation of this single? "Monster" was written in one of our most prolific eras, when we were writing almost every day. I had just gotten out of an extremely toxic relationship and was having difficulty processing everything that had happened. I was angry and frustrated with myself for the way I had handled the situation. And I was super angry about how I had been treated. I kept asking the question “why did I let this happen?”

Get an inside look at life on the road with Mitch from Saturdays at Your Place and Dan (Drop Klick Images) as they dive deep into the realities of touring, the DIY music scene, and the passion it takes to keep chasing music dreams. From exhausting tour schedules and financial talk to unforgettable live show moments, this episode pulls back the curtain on what it’s really like being in a modern touring band.

In this episode we explore the diverse worlds of music, fashion, and personal growth through candid conversations about favorite artists, memorable moments, and lifestyle choices. Discover how influences shape creativity and the importance of self-care and authenticity. In this engaging interview, Frank shares insights into his musical journey, songwriting process, and the importance of authenticity and vulnerability in art.

What inspired the creation of this single? The inspiration behind this song was actually a confluence of two things. On one hand, I wanted to write a Rock You Like a Hurricane-style riff rock song (although it actually sounds more like Urge Overkill or Superdrag in its finished form) and on the other, there was a line in an old Gaslight Anthem song that kind of caught my attention. The line is something like "now you're getting drinks for the same boys that once bought y

Dan DiMartino caught up with Nicole Alexis in for an epic chat. Nicole Alexis breaks down what it really takes to be an independent artist in today’s fast-paced digital world. From music production to photography, gaming, and staying authentic—this is the reality behind the creativity.