What inspired the theme or concept behind this album? What’s interesting is that the album wasn’t fully understood while we were making it. We didn’t start with a rigid concept. The meaning revealed itself after the process. Only toward the end did we realize the record was about division—internal and external, personal and collective—but also about the duality of life’s contrasts: light and shadow, strength and fragility, instinct and consciousness.

What inspired you to start Rock & Roll High School, and how has it grown from your original concept? When I was running the A&R (Artists & Repertoire) department of Atlantic Records from 2008 - 2024, I realized that a lot of our younger employees didn’t know a lot about the history of contemporary music. I’ve always believed that a clear understanding of the past is the best way to predict the future, so we started teaching class inside Atlantic to introduce the great h

Interview with Matthew Holtby. New Single, Pretending, Out Now!

Interview with Zack Smith, Lead Singer of Wavy Trees about their new video for “Growing Up”. What inspired the concept for the music video? We had a different concept where I would get eaten by a shark but then Sean Barrett (the director of the music video) had the better idea and we just ran with it!

What inspired the creation of this single? "I had always wanted to write a Christmas song. After I had written Orange Christmas (our holiday single last year) I figured I could cross that off my list of song subjects. Then out of nowhere, in February of all months It's Still Snowing Outside fell from the sky and began dancing around in my head like sugar plums."

What inspired the creation of this single? At 14 years old, skateboard under combat boots and bass guitar in case along for the ride. Clark is in front of me trying his best to get a good power slide going, his blond locks flowing like a flock of seagulls. Through Bannerman Park, on way to Bannerman Street, where the row houses of downtown St. John’s (Newfoundland) begin. This is where our good friend Johnny Fisher lives in a sweltering second story bedroom with a cassette b

What inspired the theme or concept behind this album? As the curse goes, may you live in interesting times. I don’t think anyone is untouched by the state of the crazy world we currently live in. As an artist this record is my therapy.

If your rock and roll spirit needs a breath of fresh fascination, let me introduce you to Hailey Ezzell: the new face of the old soul. Ezzell has been radiating her retroactive passion and determined musicianship across south Florida for several years, and is here to claim her rightful throne as Queen of the Airwaves— the title of her long-awaited debut album. In anticipation of the November 21st drop date, I sat down with Ezzell to unveil the story of her regal release, as w

What inspired the creation of this single? Hey! This is Kaleb Hikele from The Sun Harmonic, I'll take the reigns on the interview and speak on behalf of the band. So, this song was first written by me in a furniture delivery van, quite a few years ago, working a manual labour job and daydreaming about the glory days. I wrote it in my head while I was driving (which has happening numerous times with a bunch of my personal favourite songs) and I think I recorded a clip on m

The ocean breeze carried the sound of BEL’s ethereal vocals across the boardwalk as the California-born artist made her Oceans Calling debut. With shimmering melodies and emotionally charged lyrics, BEL (Isabel Whelan) brought a wave of sincerity to a lineup packed with powerhouse acts, instantly winning over new fans.

The first day of Oceans Calling always carries a special kind of electricity - the boardwalk humming with music, the scent of sea air mixing with festival food, and the pulse of fans eager for live performances. Izzy Escobar had opened the Sea Bright Stage with a performance that felt both intimate and explosive - her voice rising above the waves and chatter, commanding attention with its strength and soul.

When the unmistakable opening riff of “Teenage Dirtbag” rang out across the Ocean City boardwalk, time stopped. The rain was coming down in sheets, but no one cared - not the teenagers who were once on their parents’ shoulders, not the grown-ups reliving their youth, not the little kids shouting every word as if they’d lived it themselves. It was one of those rare festival moments where generations collide in song, proof that some anthems never fade - they just evolve.

What inspired the creation of this single? While waking up on a quiet winter’s morning, my mind drifted to the people I’ve encountered and the stories they’ve lived. I started thinking about all the unfortunate souls who have lost their lives to substance abuse, and how many more will lose their lives, loved ones, and everything they’ve built.

Interview with Wave Break's vocalist Kelly Barber. What inspired the creation of this single? Our bassist Tom had initially demo'ed out a riff and then Will took it and expanded on it, changed it up and demo'ed it into a full song. Then we wrote the other instruments and lyrics!