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march 2015 issue
The Music Magazine
featured inside
marty mckay
The Demagogues
Justin Magnaye
Giulio Nightfall
KONTRADICTION
Johnny Jetson
Worldwide
Groove
Corporation
featured artist - mayhem attack squad

ali v
jamon
evoletah
rosaye
Jamsphere Magazine 2
contents
March 2015
04 marty mckay

Broken Wings - the urban, raw and streetwise makeover!
06 The Demagogues

Cocaine Blues - the original retelling of a traditional blues standard!
08 Worldwide Groove Corporation

14
Glitter & Bliss another electro-groove groundbreaker!
10 Justin Magnaye

Strings Attached gives an alternative musical insight into the teenage male
psyche.
12 KONTRADICTION

Strings Attached gives an alternative musical insight into the teenage male
psyche.
20 ManBearPimp

The Zooty Cru EP bridges the gap between rich beat-induced rhythms and ambient
sounds
22 mayhem attack squad
16
Their high energy, avante-garde sound fuses influences from many genres,
including ska, reggae, punk rock, metal, hip hop and dub.
26 JAMON

Smart, witty and a more talented emcee than almost anyone of the new hip-hop
brigade

28 Giulio Nightfall

Technical wizardry, classical harmony and blistering blues showmanship
30 Johnny Jetson

The Father, The Son and the Ghost of Rock and Roll fuming with originality,
ferocity and emotional introspection!
18
32 ALI V

SHADE sophisticated and smoky with sexy urban chic.
34 Dr.Wiggz

Dr.Wiggz combines experimental sounds and catchy creative edginess.
36 Sanchez S Wallace

A life and music filled with creativity, sincerity and courage.
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Jeena Johnson
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Robbie Tee
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Peter Burns
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CONTRIBUTING WRITERS
Cold as ice, with the rain coming down hard and the windstorms blowing
our minds away, thank heavens we have music to warm our hearts! If
youre a big label boss watch out for world-class acts like WORLDWIDE
GROOVE CORPORATION. Hardly will you find an electro-duo this
talented with ready to go productions that will put major label stars to
shame. In the same category, but different genres youll find EVOLETAH
and ROSAYE, two acts from Down Under heading straight for the top!
Rising rapper JAMON is another rapid-fire emcee bringing on the heat,
while THE DEMAGOGUES will wo you with their offbeat, baroque
arrangements and instrumentation. But hey, there are pages and pages of
talent to be found in this months bumper edition!!!
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marty mckay
the urban, raw and streetwise
makeover!
Words Rick Jamm | PhotographS Marty McKay
After his critically acclaimed Project 7 multimedia conceptual project, which included a complete soundtrack
Sins Disciple, and a stunningly-illustrated novel Dantes Disciple, and also performing in front of 120,000
people with reality TV star Vanilla Ice in Berlin (Germany), Marty McKay is back with a new take on the 30-year-old
hit track, Broken Wings, originally performed by legendary rock group Mr. Mister.
The Swiss rapper infuses the Sldu powered instrumental, with his lyrical rap flow alongside some powerful female
vocals by Marina Santelli. Eric Racy (LA), who has produced artists like Nas, Pharrell and Katy Perry, has created this
completely fresh interpretation of Broken Wings, giving it a modern landscape and rich urban sound.
Anyone who considers themselves a rap enthusiast must be encouraged by the influx of new talent like Marty
McKay streaming in. He is making a strong push towards the front of the line. And he is making it from far across
the ocean, which is a major feather in his cap.
Marty McKays delivery is loud, forceful and clear; he is able to spit his rhymes with great rhythm and flow over an
impressive instrumental mix. He isnt trying to be the next anybody either, like most rappers. His primary talent
isnt in far-fetched storytelling, its in his intense flow, riding the beat and the way riding the beat makes you just
feel good and nod your head. The quality of the music behind the lyrics too, is far and beyond anything Ive heard
MARTY MCKAY
in quite a while; very refreshing and powerful. You can hear the influences of alternative rock and electronica
throughout, while Marty still keeps it urban, raw and streetwise. Lyrically, there is definite brilliance peppered
throughout, as Marty holds out against Santellis soaring vocals. He has a deft rapping style that switches up often
enough within the song so that whenever you start to feel comfortable he brings something new, lyrically.
On Broken Wings, Marty McKay continues his evolution, and we get to reap the benefits. Overall Marty has
shown that hes getting stronger with each release. Hes not asking you to buy this track, hes telling you that its a
must have instant classic and that your collection will be missing something without this twisted urban remake of
Broken Wings.
In the meantime this track will quench your taste buds while Marty McKay completes work on his brand new
upcoming album!
OFFICIAL WEBSITE: www.martymckay.com/
The Demagogues
the original retelling of a traditional blues

standard!
Words Robbie Tee | PhotographS The Demagogues
Formed in early 2012,

The Demagogues is an
alternative folk band,
featuring the broad musical
tastes of three seasoned
musicians. Featuring Andy
Reed on Octave Mandolin,
Lizi Bennett on violin and
Benjamin Akira Tallamy
on guitar and vocals, their
dark ballads and fairytales
are bleak, beautiful and
shrouded in bittersweet
menace.
The Demagogues have a single

titled Cocaine Blues. The song is
a retelling of the traditional blues
standard Little Sadie which is an
American bad-man ballad from
the late 19th or early 20th century.
It is related to other, similar songs
Bad Lee Brown and Cocaine
Blues, the latter of which was
recorded by Johnny Cash.
The earliest written record of
Little Sadie dates to 1922 and
the first audio recording was
made by North Carolina old-time
musician Clarence Tom Ashley
in 1930. The murder in the story

took place in North Carolina,
with the sheriff from Thomasville
apprehending the killer in Jericho,
which is possibly somewhere near
Charleston, SC.
Benjamin Akira Tallamy is a super
talented songwriter and player,
and this reworking of Cocaine
Blues together with Andy Reed
and Lizi Bennett stands out in
that it has a live acoustic, down
home feel. I recommend turning
it up loudly on a quality home
audio system capable of perfectly
THE DEMAGOGUES
reproducing the octave mandolin and the violin in this This music is rich and stirring while the tone is
recording. It sounds awesome!
contemplative, beautiful and melodic in the
best of ways. To categorize the music of The
Benjamin is an amazing musician who creates beautiful Demagogues is not an easy task: it embraces
sounds. His music is usually complex yet simple and alternative singer-songwriter quality, neoinspiring, and he has a unique way of telling a story folk simplicity and the boldness of using
within his music. This is the first time I have heard him unconventional acoustic stringed instruments
with The Demagogues project and I must say they are within a modern mainstream context.
equally impressive.
Its such a pleasure listening to music that unfolds
The Demagogues take Cocaine Blues and practically bar after bar, and to a set of artists gracefully
turn it inside out. The original Americana soul within the inventing their own idiom. The Demagogues
song is enhanced with an infusion of Baroque musical version of Cocaine Blues has an unassuming
colors adding even more depth and dramatics to this beauty that makes most pop music seem clichd
traditional piece. This is the kind of quality arrangement and overbearing.
and delivery youd expect from a session recording with
Nick Cave and Tom Waits.
OFFICIAL WEBSITE:
http://www.thedemagogues.com/
Worldwide Groove
Corporation
Worldwide Groove Corporation, Nashvilles electronic music power duo, made

up of Kurt Goebel and Ellen Tift are committed to putting out one new music
release a month for at least a year.
Starting the clock in July 2014, WGC began
the festivities by releasing two singles at once.
The smooth electro-funk of
Glitter & Bliss is the duos 7th monthly release and as usual it is the closest
thing to perfect.
WGC fuses chill-out and electropop with a pinch of soul, and a

double dose of funk which makes
a formula that is rich in melody
and rhythm. Ellen Tifts voice is
almost surreal in its beauty and
range -sometimes a light, airy and
seemingly effortless expression;
other times a piercing, forceful
cadence that seems to serve a

cathartic purpose, and certainly
demands attention.
There is an emotional resonance in
Worldwide Groove Corporations
music that is lacking in almost
all electronic music these days.
Certainly the Wurlitzer and guitar
tracks and an organic feel, but

there is more to this than meets the
ear. The sound is cool and relaxing,
soothing and warm, sensual and
dreamy, yet still funky.
Glitter & Bliss is so seductive
and the chord structures are so
perfect, that I cant quit listening
WORLDWIDE GROOVE CORPORATION
Words Rick Jamm | PhotographS Worldwide Groove Corporation

to it. Kurt and Ellen have very progressive ideas in
that they also release the stems of their recorded
music granting others the opportunity to remix their
songs. This allows the duo to remain open-minded
and willing to create new and interesting songs that
can be enjoyed on various levels from the simple
listener to budding music mixer. The result is an
amazing range of sounds throughout all of their
releases. Every song is of an exceptionally high
quality production-wise and they have no filler
tracks that you may have come to expect with run of
the mill electronic bands from time to time.
Worldwide Groove Corporations music, style, and
approach to songwriting and sound production is
groundbreaking, a soulful mind-stream of aural
ambrosia. The lyrics are articulate yet ambiguous,
but always very personal and appealing to the heart:
So Im trying to remember
all the reasons that I loved you,
and its tragic how I fell
I was naive and got tempted,
but your love was only rented
first you give, and then you sell
Youre pushing glitter and bliss
Glitter and bliss
Keep pushing Glitter and bliss
Glitter and bliss
I think Glitter & Bliss is a great track. It falls pretty
much in line with their other work, and thats a damn
good thing! I also like how Kurt and Ellen manage
to keep their distinctive atmospheric sound without
becoming predictable or tedious. For fans of soothing,
soulful, interesting and innovative electronic-based
music Worldwide Groove Corporation fits the bill
perfectly!
OFFICIAL LINK: www.worldwidegroovecorp.com/
Words Robbie Tee Photographs Justin Magnaye
Justin Magnaye
an alternative musical insight into the
teenage male psyche
Justin Magnaye was born in the Philippines and migrated to New
highway, top down on a gorgeous sunny day, or curled up by the
Jersey, USA when he was about two years old. Justin is an aspirant
window watching the snow fall.
15-year-old singer/songwriter who started singing when he was

two years old and learned to play the guitar and piano when he
Strings Attached has a predominantly acoustic-guitar-driven
was twelve. He was signed for a short contract in the fall of 2013
backdrop. Its textures are intensely dynamic yet delicate at the same
by American Anthem Records and released his digital EP album
time. The music never oppresses the songs, and never becomes over-
called Over It. Currently unsigned, Justins music influences
bearing, creating a perfect backdrop for Justins expressive vocals and
include Ed Sheeran and Bruno Mars.
lyrical messages.
Justin Magnayes latest EP, Strings Attached is comprised of
Simply put, Justin Magnaye has managed to create not just an EP,
5 original compositions and is based on the personal inter-
but moods and emotions. If youre tired of music without meaning,
relationships and angst issues of a teenager. Full of beauty,
then pop this baby into your media player, and let Strings Attached
melancholy, sadness, hope, and happiness, this music is perfect
change all that. Justin Magnaye has given me hope that some good
for almost every setting. Be it relaxing on the porch in the evening,
music from young artists is still managing to filter through the
dining in your exclusively candle-lit living room, driving down the
throwaway teen pop that fills the radio stations. The EP opener, Fix
JUSTIN MAGNAYE
YellowDog Studios in Austin, Texas
Me was written to express personal feelings of being in-love, jealous and heartbroken, says Justin. Imagination considers the state of
being, when secretly in love with a close friend. This happened to Justin and for fear of losing a friend, the only way he could express his
feelings was through this song.
Livin On The Edge has a driven, almost funky rhythm with a catchy hook in the chorus. Justin extends his vocal range all over the octave
within this track. This is one of my favorite songs on the EP. The other is the piano-ballad, Long Distance, a song apparently inspired by
Bruno Mars and dedicated to those who have long distance relationships. The song implores to not lose hope and trust in loved-ones, family
or friends who are separated from us by distance. Justin closes the EP with an acoustic track, I Am Me, against bullying and discrimination.
Which is a bit of my story, he concludes.
Strings Attached gives us an alternative musical insight into the teenage male psyche. With little press, little advertising, and most
awareness probably to come via word-of-mouth, this listening experience is as refreshing and as pure as youre ever likely to experience.
Give yourself chance to fall in love with music again.
OFFICIAL LINK: www.soundcloud.com/officialjcbmusic
Kontradiction
Cup Noodles
Kontradiction is an upcoming
music artist from Brooklyn NY
who is in a group called GBOD
(Golden Boyz) consisting of
Kontradiction the rapper, Traffic
the producer and Comedian
Mixxy Gambino. Their goal is
to bring creative and influential
music to the masses and shake
the rap/hip hop game. The group
started out just by wanting to
be different and innovative,
however possible, they just
found music as an outlet to do it
and take them where they want
Words Robbie Tee
Photographs
Kontradiction
to be in life. Kontradictions first

official mixtape Cup Noodles
is currently making waves on
Datpiff.com, while his latest
video Smoke With Me has just
been released on Youtube.
Kontradiction has a bit of an old
school rap style which means
that 10 years from now you could
listen to the 14 tracks on to Cup
Noodles and still feel these songs
as fresh and as relevant as they
are now. Moreover his songs are
realistic, intelligent story-telling
compared to what other artists
are rapping about.
This young rapper proves that
the industry needs to step back
and stop pushing crap with 1

or 2 hit tracks and a bunch of
filler and let the artists do their
job. Kontradiction stepped up
and showed the world that you
can rap about something of
substance and not have to settle
for mediocre songwriting just to
receive radio-play.
Cup Noodles talks about
appreciating
the
intangible
things like love, friendship and
family and some tangible things
dear to the hiphop game, like
money, parties and sex. He takes
us on a journey back and lets
us in on his hard times, the fun
times and those ever-precious
chilling-out times, while still
KONTRADICTION
touching on relevant issues. The
lyrics, the beats, the samples,
the melodies, and the overall
concept of this album is just
brilliant for a crew of newcomers.
I am starting to think this kid is
wise beyond his years. With a
masterful use of language and
a great display of storytelling,
Kontradiction proves that hip
hop isnt completely dead. He
stands head and shoulders above
the current roster of mainstream
radio rappers out right now. He
has definitely taken the game
to another level; so insightful,
original, and reflective.
The beats deserve a very close
listen. Far removed from the
overplayed, usual downloadable
stuff, filled with cheesy pop
hooks and stuffed with electronic
effects, the producers featured
on Cup Noodles have created
a magnificent set of organically
jazzy, warm and soulful beats
that
suits
Kontradictions
unforced, laid-back flow to a
tee. Hot names to remember are
ThoVoBeatz, Freddie Joachim,
mjNichols, Faye Valentine, Jaze
Baqti, JocBeats, Weirddough,
Traffic and Evil_Needle.
So when the beats shine and the
rappers flow is as smooth as a
pair of silk panties sliding across
the hottest crotch, you know for
sure that the tracks are on fire!
The pick of the bunch for me, has
to be: Subway Thoughts(Prod. by
ThoVoBeatz), Where Do I Go(Prod.
by ThoVoBeatz), Chicken n
Thighs(Prod. by mjNichols),
Relax(Prod. by Faye Valentine
ft. JayLotus), Nod(Interlude)
(Prod. by Freddie Joachim),
Lonesome Journey(Prod. by Jaze
Baqti), Paint a Picture(Prod. by
JocBeats), The Block(Prod. by
Traffic) and Road Blocks(Prod.
by Traffic). But dont take my
word for it, you go ahead, listen
and choose your own favorites.
Cup Noodles is absolute
quality in terms of lyrics, flow
and production. This is a great
Hip-hop mixtape, no matter

which side you look at it from!
And while listening to this classic
in the making, prepare your mind
and soul for Black Canvas
the new Kontradiction mixtape
ready to come out of the studio
oven soon!
OFFICIAL LINK:
soundcloud.com/dj-k-d-b
TedCrucified
Bergqvist
Ted Bergqvist is a singersongwriter from Sweden,

who has spent most of
his life writing music.
Stock-piled with a large
catalog of songs, Ted
released his debut EP A
Different Shade Of Grey,
on September 8 2012.
He wanted to show the
world a deep, bittersweet,
sad, funny and amazing
chapter of his life.
Words Rick Jamm
Photographs
Ted BergqVist
In early spring of 2013, Ted

started planning what would
become his debut full-length
album, From The Inside
And Out. That very summer
he went into Studio Motion
at Mllan in Malm, and
together with the producer
Tommy Tift and a group of
handpicked musicians.
The Album was released in
the fall of 2013. In parallel
with the work on the album,
Ted worked on the song
Crucified with producer
Amir Aly at the Yla Studio in
another part of Malm. This

song will be released March 7,
2015!
Whereas, From The Inside
And Out is an almost
purely rock induced album,
Crucified takes on a more
delicate
singer-songwriter
perspective.
An
acoustic
piano intro gives rise to Ted
Bergqvists soft, yet gravelly,
restrained and emotive vocals.
Send in a cello, and then the
lovely voices of the backing in
the chorus; enter the drums,
more strings, then more
keyboards with a chorus of backing

vocals. The verse that comes before
the bridge that follows, is simply
beautiful, as Ted sings Carry me
down to the shoreline, Let the
waves wash away my feelings, let
the wind just blow away my pain
This song pays homage to the
universal fear of never quite
realizing ones dreams, be they
people, places or shapes of the
heart that inevitably leads to
heartbreak. In an era of sickly sweet
pop delivered by boy bands, teen
princesses and acidic, cacophonic
noise produced by overrated
artists, Ted Bergqvist stands apart,
delivering music with heart and
soul which you can feel when you
listen to it.
Few songs can truly reach out and
grab you from the first listen, but
Crucified did just that to me.
Teds voice has a unique quality
to it, unmistakable, soothing, and
rough at the same time, it creates
an almost hypnotizing effect.
Moreover its the simplicity of this
song that makes it so beautiful.
Its refreshing to hear such honest,
melodic and heartfelt music
from a rising artist. I can heartily
recommend this single to almost
anyone; especially those who enjoy
OneReplublic or The Fray. Ted
Bergqvist provides a wonderful
break from the same old stuff that
keeps coming out nowadays.
OFFICIAL WEBSITE:
https://tedbergqvist.wordpress.com/
Ted Bergqvist
Words Rick Jamm | PhotographS Andy Rawn
ANDY RAWN
Pop meets Classic:
The Singer Guy
Ave Maria is a musical setting of the Hail Mary prayer. The Charles
This is not a case of look at how clever the pop star is, though I do
Gounod / J.S. Bach version is probably the more difficult, though
enjoy calling attention to those singers who can actually sing, but
Schuberts is probably a bit more popular. Ave Maria is not a carol,
Andy Rawn has now pulled his own original upbeat version of Ave
but I count it as Christmas music for the reason that the first half of
Maria out of the drawer and put it onto Youtube with a theme to
the Hail Mary is just the splicing together of a line from the Annunci-
help protect our planet and species such as the Dolphins.
ation, when an angel comes to Mary to tell her she will bear the Son
of God and says, Hail, full of grace, the Lord is with thee: blessed art
Genre-mixing is nothing new. What made rock music so strong
thou among women (Luke 1:28), and a line from the Visitation a few
during its heyday wasnt its attitude so much as its adaptability it
verses later, when Mary visits Elizabeth, who says, Blessed art thou
constantly renewed itself, drawing from any genre it could. Blues,
among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb. (Luke 1:42).
folk, country, soul, jazz, even classical. Purism has always been an
exception. These days, genre-bending is again a part of the popular
ANDY RAWN
music landscape -especially when pop meets classic. The Piano Guys, 2Cellos, The Tenors and IlVolo are prime examples of the success this
hybrid style has brought.
Andy Rawn who is from an older generation and with a more whimsical pop approach is attempting to walk a similar path without trepidation or fear of the new technology available to get the job done. He knows that today the Deejay is no longer the great maker of stars that
he once was. Moreover major record labels and A&R men in gray suits who once dominated the music scene are now not worth the paper
they sign their names on.
Today the internet and the artist in this case Andy Rawn, work together to create musical success. Music is now downloaded directly to the
waiting publics latest high tech gear and a singers popularity depends a great deal on their media hype and public appearances. Certainly,
artists have to work harder than their predecessors, without the big companies and national radio stations pushing their latest releases. The
new breed of singer composes many of his own songs and depends on his own resources to reach the people and to stay in the game. Over
and above talent, this takes huge amounts of courage and lots of usable human energy. Luckily for Andy Rawn he has bucket loads of either
available, together with a good dose of ambition thrown in too!
Obviously like any other artist, not everything Andy Rawn does is great or even good, but he keeps on plodding ahead relentlessly, releasing
new material to better his craft and finally find that magical combination that in the end will take him into mass appeal, crossover country
with the younger generation.
John Lennon once said: Everything will be okay in the end. If its not okay, its not the end. Andy Rawn knows that too, so his hybrid popclassic version of Ava Maria is only the beginning!
OFFICIAL WEBSITE: www.thesingerguy.com
crossover jams without limits or boundaries
Joe Blessett
On his latest album release, Excuse Me,

Joe Blessett sets the stage with Whos In
My Shit a bass-pounding swing which
leads into a fat, flowing guitar-heavy
groove you can bop your head to. From
there on out, Blessett serves up a blend of
Acid Jazz, Soul and Rock-based sounds
that are cerebral, surreal, and heavily
improvisational jams ready to twist your
soul and bend your ears.
emphasized even further when a section of

Saxophones break out into reverberating solos
leading the pack fluidly through the groove.
HENAO has been the featured DJ to exclusive The

sound is very hard to categorize since it defines
definition and is so broad in scope. Paying Bills is
rap-focused song with a fat driving bass-line with
instrumental improvisation throughout.
Joe Blow exults a horn section, which is
In essence, Joe Blessett is amazingly different.

I think the studio work he has done captures his
creativity perfectly. In fact, I think it gives Blessett
a little leeway to be even more creative and try
things that he cant do live. In fact Blessett mentions
on his website that he realized his limitations as a
Joe Blessetts creative chord phrasings, pounding

bass-lines and manic sound sampling can drive
a man to drink with grooves that will thatll knock
you off your stool or blow the headphones off
your ears. See if you can handle I Say Eat Him or
Athenes Theory at maximum volume!
JOE BLESSETT
performer, so he quit performing live preferring to experiment and record his musical creations in a
studio environment.
The worlds of jazz, hip-hop, rock, soul and funk have crossed and at that intersection is Excuse Me by
Joe Blessett. One of the joys of this album is its eclectic nature, its hard to understand or prepare for
whats coming next. Which means that while this album may not be for everyone its worth a listen or
two.
The music captures the fires and passions often brewing within Blessett. Comfortable with his craft and
sound work, numerous samples are overlaid creating a rich but evocative sound. The rabid soundscapes
are infectious and sometimes even disturbing, mixing a varied amount of styles all into the same track
not. Clearly this album is for the open-minded and not for the faint at heart or musical snobs.
The music is loaded with energy and ever-changing rhythms, influences and sounds, as Blessett disregards
conventional music structures like verse-bridge-chorus-verse. Instead he kicks off a track with one idea
then develops it, moving through various tangents without limits or boundaries. Tracks I liked best were
Taking It Down, Kali, In The City and Good To My Girl, but probably because they were the most
accessible of the bunch.
Joe Blessett uses time to build up the tracks, as complex drum patterns grow into the songs. The
production of the music, the structure in the instrumentation, and the fusion of sounds speak clearly for
itself. Joe Blessett is experimenting and doing his thing without the claustrophobic limits of conventional
music. Grab this album and you will have turned yourself onto an artist that will change the way you think
about music.
OFFICIAL LINK: www.joeblessett.com
Words Rick Jamm PhotographS Joe Blessett
Words Robbie Tee PhotographS ManBearPimp
ManBearPimp
Zooty Cru EP
Electronic music producer and DJ, ManBearPimp is a college student from

Miami, Florida, who was born in Lima, Peru. He currently studies and performs
in Baltimore, Maryland. MBP is recognized for his adoption of unconventional
sounds into his tracks and the varied mix of genre influences that take effect on
his music. When he isnt dropping bangers at your typical college party, MBP
has a keen ear for richly textured design and beautiful uplifting sounds. With
MANBEARPIMP
an alter-ego, experimenting solely on
cross-genre production under his wing
(Auggie Aulinz), its clear that there is no
telling what the next release will bring.
In this instance, the next release has brought the
Zooty Cru EP. A 4-track walk across Chill, Trap,
Hiphop and Bass n Drum grooves, as interpreted
by MBP. The easiest part of this EP for a listener is
deciphering the musical expressions of his style
and relating to them on an emotional level. That is
why Zooty Cru EP is perfect for any open-minded
electronic fan.
In this EP, MBP bridges the gap between the sounds
of rich beat-induced electronic music with the subtle
complexities of ambient textures. When chronicling
Zooty Cru EP, youll notice there is an obvious
evolution from simple beats and melodies to more
complex programming works.
In a world where everyday music numbs the mind
of even the simplest individual, this work awakens
the soul and inspires some new thoughts. People
disappear, problems vanish, and we are left with an
everlasting joy that creativity is not dead.
Simple, yet powerful composition of sounds, a
variety of sound that has its own beautiful rhythms
that is so hard to find anywhere else. You may
think the beats are exactly the same when you hear
them for the first time, but turn up the volume and
youll notice that each note is selected carefully to
complement each other.
The Zooty Cru EP is solid all the way through. I
dont even dream of skipping a track. The melodies
are in the foreground, as for example on Should 1
and 3000, giving the songs a stronger and easier
appeal. That said, these tracks do not lack depth in
any way, they are simply more accessible.

The rhythms are very clever and never overbearing,
which makes a very good starting point for people
getting to know ManBearPimp. Its soundscape has no
qualms with repeating itself to reinforce tiny details
of the big picture. For anyone who can sit and just
stare into the deep and dark abyss of the ocean or the
endlessly beautiful, blue skyline for hours, Zooty
Cru EP is an expression of that vast, contrasting and
inspiring experience.
My favorite track is without out a doubt the funky
Daft Punk-inspired, Auggie Aulinz Should 1
(feat. ManBearPimp). On this EP, substantial, everdeveloping electro rhythms form a solid foundation
where beautiful melodies thrive. Give this a listen!
OFFICIAL LINK: www.manbearpimp.flavors.me
Mayhem
Attack
Squad
Mayhem
Attack
rock the house with
Squad was formed in
those stabbing horns
Unlike some Ska bands nowadays, the horn section
Ithaca, NY late 2013.
is simply awesome.
does not have corny little horn lines or occasional
bursts here and there.
Their high energy,
avante-garde sound
The band obviously
fuses influences from
has a vision and they
many genres, includare nailing it. Dont
ing ska, reggae, punk rock, metal,
Miss the Sunshine and Big 12
hip hop and dub. They are one Mayhem Attack Squad is simply are instant classics. Gracefully
of those bands that just hits you. stellar. They are arguably one of Insane will also put a smile on
They have a ton of great songs. the best ska fusion indie bands to- your face. While What I Need
They write great music and posi- day. The sound of their music and is meant to rock the house before
tive lyrics that can help you get the effort to make some good lyr- the infectious Not Going Back
through tough times.
ics, not to mention their ability to sets in.
Words Rick Jamm | PhotographS Luke Helmond
Truly, few debuts are

vivacity. The bands
as complete and fulsong writing is also
Mayhem Attack Squad is simply stellar. They are
filling as this one; in
extremely
original
arguably one of the best ska fusion indie bands
today.
most cases they are
and diverse. Songs do
mere indications of a
not follow clichd arbands coming glory.
rangement patterns,
Not the case of Mayand you never know
hem Attack Squad. This debut EP Driscoll (Bass) and Sean Bonney- what to expect next.
is truly a Ska masterpiece. Why? A Burrill (Drums).
variety of reasons. There is Trent
The other sections of the band are
Cortazzo (Frontman), Paula Arzac Cortazzo is truly the heart of the equally amazing. Bonney-Burrill
(Tenor Sax), David Baird (Trum- band. His vocals reach rapid-fire, on drums is a talented contempopet), Kristin Morgan (Trombone), energetic heights, which give the rary Ska drummer. Dacia Driscoll
Jared Kaputkin (Guitar), Dacia fast-paced rhythms even more is also a terrific bassist with some
Mayhem
Attack
Squad
solid riffs, while Jared Kaputkin
has just the right amount of guitar
flair to keep the rhythms spunky
and sparkling. And finally, the horn
section is what gives Mayhem Attack Squad their ultimate power.
Unlike some Ska bands nowadays,
the horn section does not have
corny little horn lines or occasional bursts here and there. Mayhem
Attack Squad features complex
horn parts which define the sound
of the band. All that having been
said this makes for a truly terrific
band.
Gracefully Insane is by far and
wide one of the best debut Ska
EPs assembled recently. It is just
hypnotically amazing; I can listen
to it for days on end. There is not
one second of music that is not
amazing.
Mayhem Attack Squads sound
is so full and rich, and their horn
riffs are so multifarious, that this
album will quickly rise to be one
of your favorites, if you in any way
favor Ska-based musicand even
if you dont!
The musicality and production
values here are incredible. This is
tight, clean, fast, tuneful and intelligent music.Ska isnt dead, it
just went on hold for a while, until
Mayhem Attack Squad got ready
to release, Gracefully Insane !
Words Rick Jamm | PhotographS Mayhem Attack Squad
Mayhem
Attack
Squad
www.presskit.to/mayhemattacksquad
JAMON
smart, witty and a more talented emcee than
almost anyone of the new hip-hop brigade
Words Rick Jamm Photographs Jamon
JAMON was originally known for being a third of rap

trio Da Block. He started his rap career in November
of 2011 when Da Block released their first mixtape
entitled The Ride Home. Since the release of the
mixtape, Da Block has been traveling and performing
with artists such as The Game, DJ Quik, YG, Big Sean,
Cataracs, Kid Ink, Suga Free, Faith Evans, Mann,
Mickey Avalon, Travis Porter, El Debarge, Warren G,
and many more.
Born Jamon Saletai Kimball on October 29, 1990 in
Oceanside, California, when JAMON was two years
old, his family moved to Hawaii where he was raised.
His father was arrested in 1999 and now serves 25 to

life in prison. In 2000 JAMON moved back to California
where he attended and graduated from El Camino High
School in 2009. He credits Jay-Zs The Blueprint as his
first time listening to rap music but didnt start writing until
2011. JAMON is currently sponsored by Body Art Bus, the
only fully licensed mobile tattoo studio in California and
managed by Joey Chavez.
JAMON is one of the most interesting and talented young
rappers to come along and you better believe the hype. Its
not unwarranted though since JAMON has the talent and
the songs to back up his hype. The JAMON EP gives fans
JAMON
a chance to own a copy of one of the most enjoyable Rap
and Hiphop Eps released in the past few months.
While JAMON does have a healthy dose of bangerworthy tracks in his catalog, there are a good number of
slow songs on the JAMON EP where he shines with his
depth of lyrics and impressively metered flow. Those that
easily grabbed my attention are Mommas Boy Ft. Cheefie
Cheef (Prod. By Scarecrow Beats), Thank You (Prod. By
Mr. Kooman) and Letters To A.K. (Prod. by Jamon).
Another great high point of this EP, is easily the
production. JAMON consistently shows that he has good
taste in the beats that he uses, and after having heard the
JAMON EP a few times now, I cant find one that I dont
like. Each one seems to be handcrafted to fit JAMON,
his style of writing, and crystallizes the feel of the song.
Also, the features are all well done. Clearly the standout
tracks on the Ep are, Good Ol Days Ft. Lil Hitt (Prod. By
Juan C. Rios), Stars Tonight Ft. Joshua Sharpe (Prod. By
Mr. Kooman) and #AfakasiRaps (Prod. by The Roots). Allround though, youve got a mix of songs that you can just
lay back, listen and relax to, while JAMON lays down his
rhymes.
Hiphop and rap in particular, has been the canvas,
brushes and paint used by many artists to relay their
thoughts and state of mind. But at some point in time,
those same brushes, paint and canvasses became more
important than the pictures they needed to draw. Not
so for JAMON. Sure, he has crafted a collection of songs
that is for the listener who appreciates skillful wordplay
and the hottest sounding organically-driven beats to ride
out to. But at the same time he is directing his personal
thoughts and state of mind, while colorfully painting his
lyrical pictures.
This guy has so much love for music and life that it
transpires through his tracks. He makes you look past the
mere mechanics of hip hop and takes you to the heart
the music he makes. JAMON is smart, witty and a more
talented emcee than almost anyone of the new Hip-hop
brigade putting out albums right now!
OFFICIAL LINK: www.iamjamon.com
Giulio Nightfall
technical wizardry, classical harmony and blistering

blues showmanship
Giulio Nightfall is a guitarist, composer, poet, writer
and Italian Luthier (most of his albums released were
recorded with self-built guitars). Born in Treviso,Italy,
he showed creative imagination and determination
in different artistic fields from an early age. Giulio
writes and composes his own music in which he
alternates moments of carefree tenderness and
moments of dark powerful pure rock.
The contrasts that generates his music is wrapped in
a mystery of light and darkness, which traces a path
of perpetual dualism that humanity lives every day;
where love often clashes with hatred, tenderness
with coldness, fragility with strength and tears with
a smile.
But Giulio Nightfall is not only a performer artist
and songwriter who has composed for himself and
many other emerging groups. Experiencing a strong
passion for writing poetry during 2007 he also
decided to approach novel writing, and has since
become a published author of both. It was during
this time that living emotions and transmitting them,
became a real dependence for Giulio; inducing him
to begin a journey of personal studies in psychology,
Neuro-linguistic-programming and positive thinking,
through research and analysis of over 107 books.
Giulio is also a passionate Luthier. The particular
characteristic of his guitars being, that they have no
paint, so the wood is left full freedom of movement
for a more natural sound. In less than two years
after his debut release, Giulio had released another
10 albums bringing attention to his creative energy
without limits, in both his music and creative writing
activities.
Until recently most of his albums are have been
fully self-performed and produced, whereas the last
two albums feature several international artists -either

handling vocals, lyrics or drum parts.
Recently we managed to get got hold of two albums
by Giulio Nightfall, namely New Happy Blues Rock
Experience and Angels, to savor the essence and
performance of his music.
Unlike many blues albums that are being released today,
New Happy Blues Rock Experience is not an album full
of covers of blues standards. Dont get me wrong: I love
hearing the various interpretations of blues standards by
many artists. I dont get tired of them. However, when
some new blues shows up on my radar, I scramble my
auditory jet sensors and intercept the new tunes with a
vengeance.
GIULIO NIGHTFALL
Every tune on this album is a treat to listen to and is
deserving of multiple slaps of the repeat button. Its chock
full of fresh blues tunes and played as it should be played.
New Happy Blues Rock Experience is a fabulous blues
album. Tradition is observed in the musical form, but
Giulio Nightfall delivers his own artistic twists and turns
with plenty of emotion and some great personal touches.
His playing is excellent, with many strong riffs and soaring
solos, especially on My Girlfriend, Sex On the Burning
Beach, Sleeping In The Storm and Flying On The See
III. What I like about this album is the great mix of classic
and modern-styled sounding blues.
Moving onto Angels, we uncover a more technical Giulio
Nightfall, who does however play with a good deal of feel
and emotion on this album. His love and enthusiasm for
making music shows through in everything he plays here.
And of course, at this point in his career, he is moving
towards being a guitar virtuoso of the highest order.
Angels contains 10-tracks including interpretations
of popular classics like Amazing Grace, Over The
Rainbow, Ave Maria and Greensleeves. Adagio in
Gmin in particular, is chock full of death defying scale
runs and sweep arpeggios and features some classic
themes and variations that any guitarist could easily fall in
love with, listening to Giulio. Coupled with a strong sense
of classical harmony and rock inspired phrasing, Giulio
Nightfalls playing is also exemplified by his virtuosity on
tracks like Rock Adrenaline and Flying On The Sea II.
I would definitely recommend both albums as an excellent
overall example of the blending of technical wizardry,
classical harmony and blistering blues showmanship
that is present in Giulio Nightfalls playing and musical
composition.
OFFICIAL WEBSITE: www.giulionightfall.com
Words Rick Jamm

Photographs Giulio Nightfall
JOHNNY JETSON
The
Father,
The
Son
and theand
Ghost
of
Rock
Roll
In the 1980s Johnny Jetson began performing as a teenager playing clubs on N.Y.C.s gritty lower east-side. In the early 1990s he relocated
to Los Angeles arriving with only his guitar and a dream and eventually becoming a fixture of the L.A. music community, playing practically
every club and venue in the city of angels. In 1997 Johnny joined forces with fellow ex-New Yorker and Warrior Soul front man Kory Clarke
to form Space Age Playboys. The band was the first unsigned band in the history of the internet to achieve 100,000 downloads of a song
via MP3.com. SAP shared the stage with many notable bands including Metallica, Motorhead, Lacuna Coil and Backyard Babies. Jetson has
also reformed his band, Tattooed Millionaires.
JOHNNY JETSON
Born in Miami Beach Florida in the historic year of 1968 and later
The Father, The Son and the Ghost of Rock and Roll is loud,
raised in the suburbs of New York City. Johnny was given a guitar at
raunchy, and diverse, moving at a frenetic pace. This album is
the age of five and now four decades later has proven Jetson to be
not comparable to anything out there todaysimply because
one of the most influential underground rock and roll songwriters
there is no-one is able to make this kind of music anymore!
of his generation. Praise for Johnnys songwriting and musicianship

have come from many of his heroes and influences. In the words of
This is the sound of what current alternative rock, is primarily
both Steve Jones (Sex Pistols) and Ace Frehley (Kiss) Johnnys guitar
built on. No band does authentically pure, straightforward rock
sound is the best weve heard in years. According to Evan Seinfeld
n roll as good as Johnny Jetson does on this album. And it is
(BioHazard/Spyderz) Johnny is the man of a thousand riffs. Phil
not just in the playing or performance styles. The authenticity
Lewis (L.A. Guns) has remarked that Johnny has a great image and
resides in the recording and production of the 10 tracks which
great songs. Over the years Johnny has written and recorded with
make up the album. It has that brash, piercing, organic aura that
such artists as Snoop Dogg, Tommy Lee (Motley Crue), Space Age
modern digital recordings are just not able to capture anymore.
Playboys, and Chris Verrna (NIN).
It leaps out of the speakers with a certain urgent and excited
Johnny Jetson has also been called a marketing genius by none
energy, which Jetson gets just right!
other than famed industry executive Tony Ferguson who was

instrumental in the careers of No Doubt, Bush, Snoop Dogg and
There isnt a song, word or note on this recording that isnt
Eminem. Johnnys newest project is his first solo album entitled The
absolutely essential to the overall theme of the album, so
Father, The Son and the Ghost of Rock and Roll.
searching for standout tracks seems a pointless task. However

the more ear-catching songs for me include: Behind The Sun,
What can I say about Johnny Jetson that hasnt been said before?
Driving Is The Only Way To Fly, It Could Have Been Love, Save
Nothing, except to concentrate on the music, which speaks much
Me From Myself and Youre Not The Only One.
louder than words could ever do. The Father, The Son and the Ghost
of Rock and Roll is a superb mix of brilliant songwriting, profound
Johnny Jetson forges the prototype sound of the ideal rock n
lyrics, abrasive guitars and stunning melody that harks back to a time
roll band; the kind that you fantasized about, playing in your
when rock n roll was the centerpiece of musical attraction.
garage or bedroom while growing upwhen you still played

six-stringed instruments, and not keyboard pads on tablet
Johnny Jetson is one of the few rock artists whose sound hits you
computers, laptops or pcs!!!
hard instantly yet manages to maintain that initial sensation listen

after listen. You wont get bogged down with the weight of overused
Johnny Jetson is represented by Elena Hernandez
production wizardry here. This is music you can hum to it, bob
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movements from track to roaring track.

The melody and bittersweet beauty just under the rocking surface
is probably the musics most alluring ingredient. Apparently the
album comes out of a time of significant pain and loss for Jetson,
symbolizing a man drawing on his strength and love from others to
pick up the pieces and move on. This album is fuming with originality,
ferocity, emotional introspection and some of the coolest rock n roll
bass lines and guitar riffs around. Sometimes perfection is defined
in the simplest of terms and Jetson has the formula imprinted in
his soul. Straight chords, driving rhythms, crunchy riffs, brief intense
guitar solos, and lots of vocal melody!
ALI V
sophisticated and smoky with sexy

urban chic!
Words Rick Jamm Photographs Ali V
Multitalented ALI V, born Alison Vail, grew up in St. Paul, Minnesota

where she began acting and singing from an early age, starring
in musicals, and winning numerous talent contests and beauty
pageants. Prompted by her high school theater and choir professor,
ALI V further pursued her musical passions, leading her to former
teen pop star, Craig Damon of Oryon Media Artists.
Influenced during her early years by Whitney Houston and
Michael Jackson, then subsequently by artists like RuPaul and Janet
Jackson, ALI V has performed at Hollywood hot spots and recorded
with Platinum-selling producers like Mark Grilliot. She is also an
accomplished musician who plays both acoustic guitar and piano.
During November 2014, ALI V released her debut E.P. entitled
SHADE featuring the club mix of Kaleidoscope from award
winning producer Chris The Greek Panaghi and Josh Harris whose
credits include Michael Jackson, Celine Dion, and Mary J. Blige.
SHADE shows us that a real artist doesnt need to shock us into
listening or buying their albums; they just need to produce exceptional
music. And produce exceptional dance music is exactly what ALI V
has done with her debut album.
ALI V is sophisticated and smoky with sexy urban chic. The lyrics and
the mixes have just the right complexity to make the album very
listener-friendly, yet ultimately a strong contender to stay in your
player for longer amounts of time. With an almost effortless vocal
range and easy-going approach, she demonstrates her eclectic sexy
pop appeal across each track. Prime examples of ALI Vs genius and
talent break forward on tracks such as Gravity -sultry and purely
alluring with dance syncopation that gets to your soul. F It Up is yet
another diamond in this set with its pure EuroDance flair and smooth
polish of ALI Vs spunk and verve.
the 3 versions of Kaleidoscope which ultimately define her club
Whats more, Stolen Identity showcases her ever-switching vocal
anthem attitude and sound. The tracks here match popular appeal
prowess from gentle and quiet, to roaring and rampant. But its
with dance energy and elite production, yielding an album with
ALI V
truly universal appeal. SHADE comes at a time when the music industry has been sucked dry of all original talent. With an excess of
unnecessary pop groups and boy bands, ALI V has put some spunk back into a musical genre that has been losing its direction with the
same-old ageing dance divas, doing the turntables. Feisty-throated ALI V is a perfect example of the kind of fresh voice that is spectacularly
right for dance music with a pop edge.
She busts out with a killer debut that has a mix of great dance beats, and hypnotizing vocals. Anyone who loves dance music can appreciate
this album. And even if youre not a club addict, just jam this album in the car and ride with a smile!
ALI V is a force to be reckoned with and SHADE proves exactly why she is here to stay. If she keeps producing songs of this quality, she
will be around setting dancefloors alight worldwide, for a very long time in the future.
If you dont have a pure dance-pop album in your collection, this is the one to go with. The songs are club ready, bouncing along and
twisting about, totally carefree. ALI V, along with her production crew has delivered great sounds, great vibes, great vocals and truly great
style. Simple yet infectious!
OFFICIAL LINK: www.aliv-music.com/
Dr.Wiggz
experimental sounds and catchy creative
edginess
Dr.WiggZ is a 19 year old artist from
play to the trends. The usual pop music
Denisha Boston & Marcus Patrick), Thirty
Chicago who resides in Kansas
framework simply cannot produce this kind
Three, Hold My Back While She Twerk Me
City
College.
of music -it is a prototype that happens to
and Main Chick (Feat. BoyBoii A.T.), the
He loves all types of music, but
not only include artists, but artistry itself.
hypnotic vibes breathe and grow, eventually
likes to produce Hip-Hop, R&B,
Dr.Wiggz music is a positive revelation for
sinking into your soul.
Instrumentals, Pop, and some EDM.
exactly that reason.
while
attending
On Wake Up Again he combines the
Dr.WiggZ is influenced by Kanye

Metroboomin,
Dr.Wiggz does not tone down his most
experimental and the catchy creative
808 Mafia, as well as Chief Keef,
confrontational and boundary pushing
edginess, as it tweaks the ear with Dr.Wiggz
surprisingly.
aspirations in favor of more accessible
personal truths. Compared to many other
Only occasionally does an upcoming
tunes. He sticks to the underground avenue
indie hip hop releases, this stuff this is
independent Rap artist manage to pull off
that fully transcends the mainstream
innovativealmost revolutionary.
incorporating the sounds of underground
music framework and yet his songs have a
electronic music without stripping it of its
catchy edge. With tracks like Wheres My
These are perhaps ambitious productions for
creative vitality but only its most overplayed
Wallet, Got That Loud, No More KC,
a nineteen-year-old, but the juxtaposition
and commercially accessible conventions.
and Got That Keef he displays the balls to
of intelligent beats, thoughts, samples,
If you need creativity and catchy conflict;
experiment and break the cycle of rehashed
and lyrics are amazingly interesting. The
something that is not fully appreciable with
over and over type of hip-hop music.
lyrics are crude, nasty and sometimes
a single listen, something that doesnt just
While on others like Heal Your Heart (feat.
philosophical. Layered on top of very well
West,
Lil
Wayne,
DR.WIGGZ
thought out production beats which are experimental, smart and groundbreaking. Dr.Wiggz pushes and challenges the listener to new
heights, making them think and hear and see things in alternative ways. The rhymes are just as wild, thought-provoking and at times even
hilarious as Dr.Wiggz wastes no words.
Dr.Wiggz has built an impressive catalog that is diverse in its production and themes. The twelve tracks on his album Dr.Wiggz, Vol. 1, marks
an artistic evolution for people who are tired of pop fodder for the masses. Here Dr.Wiggz delivers a summary of the uncompromising,
uncomfortable, in your face form of urban expression known as Hip-Hop!
OFFICIAL LINK: www.drwiggz.weebly.com/
Sanchez S Wallace
A life and music filled with creativity, sincerity

and courage!
Words Rick Jamm | PhotographS Sanchez S Wallace
Sanchez S Wallace aka

Messenger,
has
been
performing in the music
world since his first
induction into the choir
during elementary school
but the road has been long
and tortuous before he
managed to release his first
single under the Star Talents
imprint, as Sanchez found
himself living in a homeless
shelter for teens at the age
of 17 due to a suicide scare
he gave his grandparents.
He hadnt truly lived at home with his
mother stably since his early teen
years, as he was subjected to physical
and mental abuse and placed in a
Christian school. That didnt work so he
was excommunicated from the church
and placed in a boarding school. At this
new homeless shelter in WA he was
offered the GED program schooling but
instead he chose to finish out his high
school diploma by riding the public
transportation system at 5A across two
cities.
After graduating he fell off the deep
end, going through alcohol like it was
soda pop, jumping into Marijuana as
a daily recreation and then doing the
raves where it was a cocktail of anything
he could get his hands on. In 2001,

this binge led to a mental meltdown
and the development of drug-induced
schizophrenia that had him in and out
of institutions every few months.
Eventually Sanchez quit the drugs
and fought through the psychosis
until 2005 when he reached a
point of normality. With the help of
psychotropic meds, he was able to go
from paranoid schizophrenic to bipolar.
He got through two years of college
to receive a certificate in relational
communications and close to his DTA

transfer degree.
In 2010 Sanchez went back to the
pursuit of music when he stumbled
upon an internet radio station WKNZ
Power 101 and Cavvy Studios. In
February of the same year he recorded
his first song, Rise From It All, then in
September Star Talents became a sole
proprietorship and began its journey in
Entertainment Artists Development.
Sanchez has kicked off 2015 working
SANCHEZ S WALLACE
on a contract to finance his first storefront for Neighborhood Lyrics, as
well as get his emerging song Get You Hot ft. Jthe4th and Shamelis
on multination FM and Satellite radio. But in the meantime he has been
working his artistic grind by producing numerous tracks. In fact Sanchez
has a unique vision of his music, as he told me he would not be releasing
a variety of albums during his career, but instead, all of his tracks past,
present and future- will be part of one ongoing album he affectionately
calls AD INFINITUM.
The concept behind Sanchez S Wallace aka Messengers music is more
interesting than most artists Ive listened to. And this probably has a lot
to do with his background history. The one thing that will stand out is
that his music is personal, like it or not. In order to decide whether it is
worth listening to, know that Sanchez creations are individual snapshots
of his experiences, thoughts and aspirations at 360, forget about the old
monothematic album concept, this dude is all over the place!
Each track reveals more and more of the deep and complex world that is
Sanchez S Wallace. From GET YOU HOT, BFTB to DESIGNER GIRL, MIZZ
NAUGHTY, and TO YOU ILL CLING, the Star Talents premier artist, moves
through an array of RnB, Hiphop and catchy electronic-based beats with
similar ease. However its on tracks like Times Of The Vampire, Afterlife,
Dronelife and Dream Chasers that you realize that heres someone
making music with lyrical creativity, sincerity and courage.
He has plenty of rap skills but doesnt rely too much on one-liners
and punch-lines like his mainstream peers, preferring instead to build
complete lyrical pictures with impressive storytelling craftsmanship. He
holds nothing back, saying whatever is on his mind, pouring out every inch
of his personality over and over again throughout the tracks. I also really
appreciate how Sanchez puts solid commitment into creating things the
way he wants them, and not simply being a generic artist. He does what
he enjoys and puts in a lot of effort into his work, always doing something
different and exciting on each track.
Like most creative-minded artists, Sanchez S Wallace aka Messengers
music isnt for everyone, like maybe those looking for tons female-sung
vocal hooks, or loads of overused Autotune effects, instead this stuff is
especially for those who actually delve deeper into the music and the
lyrical concepts behind songs.
If youre open-minded, there are plenty of great listens and messages to
be had from Messengers songs!
OFFICIAL LINK: https://soundcloud.com/startalentsinc
Words Robbie Tee | PhotographS Brendan Dean
Dark Matter
Fear washes Away All Doubts
With the release of Fur it back to a level which it

Fur My God in 2014, Dark originates from; the spoken
Matter aka Brendan Dean word.
proved that mixing dark
hardcore imagery and In 2015 Dark Matter is back with a
lyrical content with Rap and brand new 11-track album entitled,
Hip-hop was an integral Fear washes Away All Doubts,
part of the projects DNA. which also features the underground
The infectious beats, the rapper Jak Tripper. Though this is a
smooth voice and stellar new release, apparently the tracks
lyrics combined to create have been compiled from various
an album that went beyond time periods which obviously impact
the banality of todays radio the overall album theme which is
rap and brings bringing ever-changing. However the subject
matter central to the album is the

tenebrous and destructive nature of
society.
Dark Matter has taken the whole
rock-rap thing into a different
dimension. Its a fresh flavor of fat
trippy hardcore beats and phat
rhymes. The beats are complex and
the spoken words are very inventive.
Expect explicit lyrics, foul language,
and sexual innuendo bathed in tales
of twisted social destruction.
Every obstacle, every struggle,
DARK MATTER
and all the negativity you may have
experienced in life is nothing compared
to what Dark Matter describes on Fear
washes Away All Doubts. Hate, anger,
pain and sex are merely seeds to be
collected, planted, and then harvested.
At the end, you reap what you sow and
sometimes not even that!
Dark Matter brings to the rap scene a
more intense, grittier, more real and
harrowing experience than youll hear
on any radio station. If youre a hardcore
or horrorcore fan and this doesnt catch
your ear then you should go buy some
nipple tassels and listen to Miley Cyrus
instead.
This album is from the depths of the
scary, dark, backwoods of your mind so
if youre not up to testicular fortitude,
you better get the heck out. Some of
the best moments on this album are
Our Father Featuring Jak Tripper (Veto
mega prod) , Falsely Condemned, Hurt
Featuring Jak Tripper, The Visit, Manic
Depression and Violet.
Fear washes Away All Doubts is
absolutely brilliant wickedness, in every
sense of the word, from start to finish.
Lyrically, Dark Matter delivers a solid
performance, with excellent features by
Jak Tripper; providing a dark ride through
their tormented worlds. This album is
not intended for faint of heart and is
meant to be played at high volume. You
have been warned!
OFFICIAL LINKS:
www.therealdarkmatter.bandcamp.
com
The House The Old

a driven, passionate and charismatic sound
created by singer/songwriter Imran Siddiqui
Words Rick Jamm | PhotographS Imran Siddiqui
The House The Old is a

driven, passionate and
charismatic sound created
by singer/songwriter Imran
Siddiqui and Washington
DCs
veteran
record
producer Marco Delmar.
Imran writes and co-creates
all the songs with the help of
a talented set of musicians,
including Barry Warsaw on
bass guitar, Mark Reiter on
drums, Marco Delmar on
lead guitar, and Ken Barnum
on bass. Marco Delmar is
also the Music Producer.
The House The Olds debut single
Missing which was released in 2014,
is a heartfelt track that takes a stand
against violence on women. The song
and the music video aimed to raise
awareness about violence against
women and children in America and
around the world.
The House The Old achieves something
most bands wished they couldthey
just play rock music with meaning.
Theres no turntables, no orchestral
arrangements, no choirs in the
background, just guitars, vocals, bass
and drums. Simple, but that doesnt
make them any less powerful to listen
to though!
They bring elements of alternative rock

and some grunge into a volatile mixture
that will certainly please most rock
fans. Vocalist-guitarist Imran Siddiqui,
bassist Barry Warsaw, and drummer
Mark Reiter, as well as Producer and
guitarist Marco Delmar, all boast some
nifty skills as musicians, but theyre not
trying to be just exquisitely technical
or intricately complex. They are here
to rock their hearts out and get some
serious messages across, and certainly
the songs they have on display are pure
evidence of that fact.
The seething power in the bands latest

single Get Up Get On is an irresistible
slice of catchy hard rock, telling us all to
make the best of the time we have left
here on this earth. The centerpieces,
in my view, are the rocking, dark and
brooding Not A Day Longer which is
a phenomenal song along with The
Place.
Throughout all their songs the band
hints strongly at melodicism without
losing their gritty rock feel, while
showcasing good musicianship and
THE HOUSE THE OLD

alienating themes we can all relate to. They also put an extreme amount
of truth, emotion and heart into their lyrics which are topical and pertinent,
as is recognizable in Missingbut its ultimately the music that wins us
over in the end.
For me to like and respect a band, they need to have something that
makes them stand out, and The House The Old definitely stands out.
Their vocal arrangements and instrumentals are amazingly put together,
and Not A Day Longer plays perfect testimony to this.
The band brings raw energy, passion, and excitement to their
compositions, then mix in refined arrangements and intelligent lyrical
themes. Considering how many great rock bands there are in this world
trying to do the same thing, I was amazed at how unlike most other rocks
bands, The House The Old sound like. Its something about how they
combine their melodic verses with heavy choruses and emotional lyrics
which makes them unique.
All the songs by The House The Old are pretty catchy too, and Ive gotten
a couple of them stuck in my head for days at a time. The music alone
could grab anybodys attention and get them hooked. You definitely want
to give this band a listen!
More about Imran Siddiqui:
Imran is a lifelong writer, raised in Pakistan and educated in the Philippines.
A journalism graduate, Imran is a natural servant of God, sharing what he
learned from Him with those among us who are most in pain. He is multidimensional and he has spent years telling other peoples stories through
his award- winning documentary productions and international TV and
Radio broadcast stories. Applying his skills in media production throughout
the world, he played a pivotal role in revamping and revolutionizing
Pakistani TV and Radio system. He was sought by Voice of America as
an International Reporter and Producer and later as the Managing Editor
of VOA Urdu Online.He also founded and manages Global Crossover
Records, supporting the artistic pursuits of the worlds youth.
OFFICIAL LINK: www.thehousetheold.com
Seldom Seen
Get Up In The Lights hits every dance

musical nail on the head!
Seldom Seen is an independent pop/ hip-hop artist from New York, who has opened for multi-platinum artists B2K and Akon in
Munich, Germany. He co-wrote the song Sweat Tonight (Shake it Baby) which was marketed as the theme for the Munich-based
fitness Company Flexi Sports official fitness music mix, performing at several fitness conventions throughout Germany to promote
the song. Seldom gained sponsorship from Germanys K1X clothing line while touring in Europe and also co-wrote Bring it On, which
appears on X-Box and Playstations Narc video game. Seldom Seens It Might Be Worth It was featured on Blue Mountain State
on Spike TV.
SELDOM SEEN
Words Rick Jamm Photographs Seldom Seen
Overall Seldom Seen takes a particular style of music that today is

often associated with just about everything that is disposable about
dance music and applies rhythmic and melodic complexity that gives
the music the effect of being trendy enough for dancers looking for
infectious beats, but also musically rich enough for listeners searching
for something to sing-along to. Seldom Seen never disappoints and
always comes through with some great musical themes. Much like
his previous successes, OOTN (Outfit Of The Night), Redbull and
Vodka and Boomerang, Get Up In The Lights sticks to Seldoms
winning formula! Seldom Seen has showcased his versatility for
over 7 years and has a growing fanbase on Twitter, YouTube and
Soundcloud.
Contact Information Gotta Be Seen Entertainment New York
robansalone@gmail.com
OFFICIAL LINK: soundcloud.com/seldom-seen-music
Get Up In The Lights produced by PS Beats & GNX Music, is the

latest single by Seldom Seen. Get Up In The Lights is a solid
track, consistent with the entertainers ability to produce quality
dance music. Seldom hits every musical nail on the head with this
track. Poignant with a great beat and sung flawlessly, this song
will appeal to all ages and genders that have a penchant for the
dancefloor.
Seldom Seen stands out from other artists with his ability to write
songs that are lyrically uplifting and on a beat that is infectious,
causing you to move your body. Get Up In The Lights is a
hot combination with lyrics that are blazing and a beat that the
dancers will stomp, spin and flip on.
There is a lot of pop and dance music out there lacking almost in any
creative ideas. Electro-pop has largely bought bubblegum beyond
the dark ages. But somehow Seldom Seen does something with it
that actually advances the music forward. The production is sleek,
rich and uniform, while Seldom works his way around almost epic
melodies and catchy hooks.
Rosaye
a sincerity and purity that could make even
angels envy her
Words Rick Jamm Photographs Rosaye
At a young age, Rosaye was already surrounded by

a diverse range of music and performing arts, but
being incredibly shy she often felt like being the least
talented person in the room. However her passion,
vocal prowess, musical ability and hard-work ethic
are carefully moving this Australian-based, New
Zealand-born talent, into the upward spiral of female
singer-songwriters.
On her arrival from New Zealand, Rosaye quickly
found a way through a newspaper ad to record
demos of her original songs in a backyard studio. She
later spent time in a Melbourne studio, writing and
recording a number of songs, while also gaining industry

experience by assisting independent artists film their
video clips.
In 2014, she funded the recording of her first single
Letters with producer Tim Carr at Studio 301, which
has received rave reviews. She also ran a crowdfunding
campaign to help fund the recording and release of her
first EP due for release in May 2015. In the meantime,
Rosaye has released the second single, Let Me Be, from
the upcoming EP.
Once again, Rosayes whiskey voice is delicious, and Im
ROSAYE
here to tell you Im devouring every note. This song has
not left my media player since I put it in a week ago!
Theres no dismal teen bubblegum drivel here. This is
what pop music should be. The track resounds with its
percussion, string pads and piano hooks, telling the
listener that Rosaye is definitely on her way. For some
reason she calls to mind a mystical blend of Enya and
a powerhouse Pat Benatar strong music, good beat,
great lyrics, and just one heck of a song.
Nowhere is her lyrical tenacity more prevalent than on
Let Me Be, where she tells a loved-one that he needs
to move on, because after the countless promises and
disillusions, she already has: Leave me alone just let me
be, why wait till now to come through for me, Better late
than never means nothing to me, Leave me alone and let
me be
Her songs are well rounded, yet also catchy, but never
fluffy. I think it comes down to the fact that Rosaye can
really sing and has a subtly that you wont find in many
voices. She is equally comfortable singing pop and
ballads.
I admit that my expectations to Let Me Be were sky
high too. I am very fond of Rosayes first single, Letters
and thought that it would be nearly impossible for her to
follow it up with a second single of the same high quality.
So actually Im surprised to say that not only have my
expectations been met, they have also been exceeded!
Let Me Be has good potential of making a solid radio
hit where Rosaye displays a truly beautiful voice and
sings with a sincerity and purity that could make even
angels envy her. Her control and fluidity make it easy to
get caught up in the lyrics.
There are times when musical instinct and talent come
together to deliver material which has a quality that hits
the sweet spot in any listener. Let Me Be is a prime
example!
OFFICIAL LINK: www.rosaye.com
twenty questions with

EVOLETAH
Formed in 2005, the Australian band, EVOLETAH released their debut mini album, Fools Errand in early 2008. Their follow-up release in 2009, Evaporating, garnered exceptional critical acclaim and managed to further the profile
of the project. The bands 3rd release, Sleepwalker, an artful effort that took
a year to write
and record, had again taken the group to unexpected terrain,
although as one reviewer put it, It comes as no surprise, that Sleepwalker,

is a stunning achievement. Their fourth album, We ache for the Moon saw
members Matt Cahill, Andrew Boyce, Jason Eyers-White and Michael Shanahan collaborate with the award-winning artist Katie Underwood.
EVOLETAH played a Sold Out performance at the Adelaide Fringe of 2014,

where they showcased a String Quartet and Horn Section alongside their soulful vocals, intricate guitars and tight rhythm section to further enhance the experience and full scope of their cinematic sound. In fact EVOLETAH will once
again be back to wow their fans on Saturday March 14th at The Osmond Tce
Function Centre in Adelaide.
In the meantime we caught up with band members, Matt Cahill and Andrew
Boyce in an exclusive interview.
How long have you been doing

what youre doing and how did
you get started in the first place?
Matt Cahill: Well.in some
respects Ive been singing since I
was very small, maybe 4 or 5 years
old. My Grandmother used to play
piano & sing along to it, so there
was always music in the house as
far back as I can remember, but I
guess I didnt become a serious
vocalist until I was in my late teens.
The Violets were my first real
musical group & I was a full time
member for just over 13 years.
Who were your first musical
influences that you can remember?
Andrew Boyce: My parents listened
to a lot of folk when they were
younger. Peter, Paul and Mary, and

that kind of stuff. Growing up Paul
Simon Graceland, Dire Straits
Brothers in Arms and Cold Chisel
East were records
I remember getting played a
lot. For myself, I got into a lot of
jazz-funk when I was younger but
everything changed once I heard
The Bends for the first time.
Matt Cahill: Same for me, that
record had the same effect on me.
The only other stand out moment
for me was when I was around 15
years old; I accidentally heard the
influences of Jazz via the David
Sylvian album, Brilliant Trees. I
think it burned inside me forever;
Ive lost count of how many times
Ive heard that record.
Which artists are you currently

listening to? And is there anybody
youd like to collaborate with?
Andrew Boyce: I am really enjoying
the new Elbow record The Take
Off and Landing of Everything. A
real return to form. They are not
in a hurry to get anywhere so it
requires patience but if you can
stay with its a really rewarding
listen. Ive also been enjoying stuff
from Nicolas Jaar, an electronic
artist but he uses quite organic
elements in his music. Also, new
records from Spoon, Augie March,
Timber Timbre, War on Drugs,
Sharon Van Ettten, Warpaints last
record and Ive enjoyed Asgiers
record.
Matt Cahill: I am currently listening
EVOLETAH
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to The Opiates by Thomas Feiner,

its an album that I constantly keep
circling back to on a regular basis.
In fact, I did speak to him recently
& there was discussion of working
together, but between his graphic
design business & his own music,
coupled with the fact that he lives in
Sweden & we are in Australia, it was
decided that it might be a No go,
unfortunately.
Describe the first piece of musical
equipment
that
you
actually
purchased. And which is the one
piece of hardware or software youre
still looking to add to your collection
now?
Andrew Boyce: Some crappy 80s
metal looking guitar and a Samick
practice amp that I spray painted
gold for some reason. The guitar

was stolen. I found it in the local
pawn shop and reported it to
the police but they didnt want
to know about it. It forced me to
buy another guitar so I bought a
Fender Jazzmaster which I still
have to this day.
mostly played clean yet the songs

still have their own power. Most
bands rely on distortion to get their
power but Ive tried to create this
through my own playing not the
pedals. Most of Moon is played
on a Gretsch White Falcon and we
did use a few different amps to get
some different textures. Overdubs
Tell us something about your were mainly played on a Fender
current hardware/software and Jazzmaster or Fender Telecaster.
instrument setup?
My standard live set up is a Fender
Andrew Boyce: I have a whole Jazzmaster and an Epiphone
array of pedals. We Ache For Sheraton run through a Fender Twin
The Moon is largely played . The standard pedals in my set up
without any effects at all which are a Fulltone Fulldrive 2, a Boss
is something I am quite proud of Digital Delay, an Electroharmonix
as the guitar work speaks for itself Memory Man, a MXR Phase 90
rather than rely on tricky effects. and an old Boss Chorus Ensemble
There is hardly any distortion/ CE-1 which I picked up at a garage
overdrive on any of the guitar. It is sale years ago. Most of these dont
EVOLETAH
make an appearance on the Moon as On which one of your songs

its mostly just clean guitar through do you feel you delivered your
personal best performance so
various amps.
far, from purely from a technical
Studio work and music creation, or point of view?
performing and interacting with a live
Andrew Boyce: Probably Halfway
audience, which do you prefer?
as it showcases the intertwining
Andrew Boyce: Studio work would be guitars and a power that can be
my preference as I love the creative created without having to step
process. Going into the studio with on a distortion pedal. I like guitar
nothing but a handful of basic ideas parts which are like a spider web
and walking out with something and they play in and around each
amazing is a great thrill to me. That other. This song probably sums
said, all artists create for an audience this up best.
so presenting songs live for an
audience reaction is also something Matt Cahill: For myself vocally,
I really enjoy. I am really looking Id have to say it is The eleventh
forward to playing at The Fringe this hour from Moon. Andrew
encouraged me to attempt
year.
the vocal in baritone, which
Matt Cahill: Did someone say Id never done before & I was
studio..?? I could, & have slept, in very surprised at the outcome
the studio.
had to in fact stop myself from
attempting everything from then
Which one of your original songs on in baritone (Laughs loudly)
gets your adrenalin pumping the
most, when performing in front of an How essential do you think
audience?
video is in relation to your
songs? Do you consider it more
Andrew Boyce: Probably On A Clear of a marketing tool or an added
Day which is from our previous creative dimension of your music?
record Sleepwalker. Its taken on a
new life live and Katie Underwood Andrew Boyce: Well both really.
has added some parts to it. Id like to Its another way to get our music
maybe re-record this at some stage. out there but its also a chance to
collaborate with artists in other
Matt Cahill: For me its Halfway, mediums. Most of our recent film
which is also in my opinion, totally clips are approached as a short
enhanced by Katies additional film rather than a film clip. Weve
vocals. Its one of those songs that been lucky to be able to work with
seems to be like flying on Auto pilot some fantastic producers, writers
& then it just its second gear about and actors who are incredibly
the midway point, I love it live!
talented in their own right and
have been very generous in their

contributions to Evoletah.
Matt Cahill: Wellits probably safe
to say, that we dont really want to
be in them anymore. Well at least
thats true for me personally. But,
as Andrew said, its definitely the
contemporary medium for getting
your music heard & if there is a
good visual accompaniment to it,
it can always help to cement the
song in peoples minds I guess.
If you were forced to choose only
one, which emotion, more than
any other drives you to stay in this
tough business. Is it joy, anger,
desire, passion or pride and why?
Andrew Boyce: Without a doubt,
passion. Weve all been playing
in various bands since we were
teenagers. We are definitely not
in our 20s now so you dont play
original music this long unless
it is accompanied by a passion
for music and a desire to create
something amazing.
Matt Cahill: Definitely, music is
the love of my life..
Which aspect of being an
independent artist and the music
making process excites you most
and which aspect discourages you
most?
Andrew Boyce: Well the fact that
we can do our own thing without
any eyes prying in on what we are
doing. I dont think an album like
Moon would spill out if it were
under record company direction.
EVOLETAH
Of course, the flipside is that budgets

and promotional avenues are always
limited. Trying to create a masterpiece
with a shoestring budget is always
a challenge but it hasnt stopped us
yet!
dont rehearse before we come

together in the studio so the
songs really come to life in the
studio. Often Matt wont have any
lyrics at all but he will know which
songs have something in them
for him. He will often just scat
something in the studio to get us
started but the songs really evolve
over time. It does sometimes take
a bit of time but its quite a natural
process.
Matt Cahill: There is definitely a lovely

freedom in not having to answer to
the industry, but as Andrew said, it
makes money an issue for sure. When
I look at the fact that children are the
purest abstract artists, in the way
that they have no pressure, or self- What can you tell us about the
expectation, I think that by having no next EVOLETAH album and when
industry expectation, that helps us to can fans expect to hear it?
approach our songs in that same way.
Andrew Boyce: Well who knows
Tell us something about your really as its never really quite
songwriting, recording and production clear until we are in the studio
processes. Who does what, when and creating it. Ive written a whole
bunch of new material. Generally
where?
60-70% of it ends up morphing
Andrew Boyce: Generally the process into something. Mainly guitar
is that I will lay down a whole heap of parts but also a few piano based
ideas. Some are simply just skeletons songs. I have a feeling that drums
of ideas and some are already more and grooves are going to play an
fleshed out. From there, Matt will important part on the next record.
take them away to work out which Dont worry, we are not about to
ones he is getting a vibe from. He put out a funk record but Id like
will often name the song even before to get the rhythm section really
there are lyrics and melodies as this locked in but still getting the push
will help guide the direction of the and pull that creates a groove. I
song. I dont write easy pieces of guess you can probably count on
music. Sometimes there are time some interesting guitar parts.
changes and chord progressions
which seem a bit odd so it can take a Half the time, I dont even know
while for it to make sense although it what chord I am playing as I like
always makes sense to me at the time to play around with interesting
I am writing it. Matt will often have an chord structures. Every one of our
idea for a bridge or a bass line or a records has been very different.
string part which may take the song Its one of our philosophies to
in a new direction. So its very much never serve the same dish twice
a collaborative process. We generally but it will still sound like Evoletah.
How did the collaboration with

award-winning Jazz vocalist Katie
Underwood come about and do
you have any more future collabs
in the pipeline?
Matt Cahill: Well..back in early
2013, when we had recorded the
demo for the song Time, I had
this really strong gut feeling that
we should ask a female vocalist to
sing it. So, as an idea for a point
of reference I thought Id show
Andrew a track that I really liked
the vocal on called Beautiful by
an artist called Katie Underwood.
We realized that she was in fact
Australian & lived in Melbourne.
So, to cut a long story short, our
people got a hold of hers & about
six weeks later, she was onboard
to sing the track. Next thing, its a
year later & weve recorded almost
an entire album together. Then,
we sold out our Fringe show & we
are now going for a second, so its
been a great collaboration to say
the least.
You had a Sold Out performance at
the 2014 Adelaide Fringe Festival
and youll be back there again on
the 14th March. What have you
got in store for the fans this time
around?
Andrew Boyce: This is a chance
for fans to enjoy the full scope
of our music in a live setting.
There are 4 of us in the band as
such but there are 12 of us when
we do this expanded line up. A
bit of a nightmare to co-ordinate
but its amazing when it all comes
EVOLETAH
together. Hearing the string quartet in

rehearsals gives me Goosebumps as it
just takes the songs to another level.
Weve changed the set up a bit this
time so a few songs from our previous
records that we havent played live
before as well as some new stuff.
Its a great venue with a killer sound
system there so the songs will really
sound full and powerful. I cant wait!
Matt Cahill:When we were

younger we were introduced to
Neil Finn form Crowded House
by our A&R team. I was most awed
by his presence & like a child I was
able to give him a copy of my then
band The Violets first album, to
which he very graciously spoke
highly of the Artwork. He then
said to me, Grab this opportunity
with both hands & make all you
can out of it. I think youll find
in the end, that its harder to
deny, than it is to just get on with
doing it. Thanks Neil, Ive never
forgotten that advice mate!!
Do you consider Internet and

all the social media websites, as
fundamental to your career, and
indie music in general, or do you
think it has only produced a mass of
mediocre copy-and-paste artists,
who flood the web, making it difficult How would you personally
describe or categorize the music
for real talent to emerge?
of EVOLETAH to someone who
Andrew Boyce: Well its that classic has never heard of the band?
paradox really isnt it? The internet
and social media really are great Andrew Boyce: Geez. This is
for independent music as it allows always a tough one. There are
bands to promote themselves on elements of indie guitars, posta world wide platform. Of course, rock, jazz, folk, prog but still with
the flipside is that there is so much pop sensibilities in most of the
noise to compete with. What weve songs.
found is that fans and reviewers of The diversity in our music is a
independent music, like yourself, strength as its what people like
have found it refreshing to have an about us but its also a weakness
independent band staying true to because weve always had
themselves. We dont really know difficulties marketing ourselves
what genre of music we are creating because we dont fit into a box.
or dont really fit into a scene as I havent really answered your
such. We just do what we do. This question, have I?!
creates its own problems for us but
I think people enjoy the fact that we Matt Cahill:(Laughs loudly) sure
The main ethos we have had since
are different.
Fools Errand our first record, is to
The best piece of advice in this never serve the same dish twice,
business you actually followed so far, which I think we have upheld,
and one you didnt follow, but now even to the point whereby we
know for sure that you should have? may have even divided our fans.
Lets imagine for one moment that

EVOLETAH does not exist and you
were given the opportunity to be
in any current word-famous band
of your choice, who would that
band be, and why?
Andrew Boyce: There are so many
great artists and bands out there
but its a pretty obvious choice for
me; Radiohead. I know it sounds
clichd but they are the band
that kind of changed my life. The
way they use guitars is amazing.
They are always trying to push
themselves and you never quite
know what they are going to come
up with next. On their more recent
records I am finding that I dont
love every single song but I guess
thats the price you pay for pushing
into ground and trying some new
things. They are also a band that
seems to need each other. Ive
always created the best music
collaborating with others as you
can use the push and pull creative
process to bring out something
unique and amazing.
Matt Cahill: I think I would
probably sit in the corner of
David Sylvians studio & happily
play Tibetan finger cymbals.Ive
worked all my life & twice as hard
to be half as good as him, but Im
still striving to be anywhere near
that man!
What is the ONE thing you are NOT
ever willing or prepared to do, in
your continuing quest to sustain a
successful musical career?
EVOLETAH
Andrew Boyce: I wont ever be writing a single for a record company. That doesnt mean I wont be writing a
song that could be a single. If a record company ever says we need a single they can go and get stuffed. You
cant write amazing music that way as it forces you to use logic as to what a song needs. Great art transcends
logic and I am only interested in creating music that transcends the elements.
Matt Cahill: Sure, Maintaining your artistic integrity is the one thing that probably creates the most accessible
pathway to your greatest sense of achievement. Appreciate your muse, or she may desert you..
OFFICIAL LINK: www.evoletah.com
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Brazilian singer-songwriter Priscilla made her US debut in 2014. The video for the first single See U on the Dance Floor, choreographed
by acclaimed dancers Dionne Loca De Jamaica Rene (Shakira, Usher, Chris Brown, Sean Paul) and Lorenzo Zagga Zo Hanna (Nicki
Minaj, Snoop Dogg, MGK), is the perfect platform to showcase the latin beautys professional dance skills. Born in Belo Horizonte, Brazil,
Priscilla first discovered her passion for performance at the early age of 6. Even as a little girl, she always admired artists like Michael
Jackson who were so gifted at dancing and singing. Having won her very first dance contest, while also holding the distinction of being
the youngest dancer in the competition, Priscilla quickly became known as a local prodigy. She began performing regularly at the famous
Brazilian theatre, Teatro Marlia, and ultimately appeared on a number of Brazilian television shows.
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the original retelling of a traditional blues

Formed in early 2012,

The Demagogues have a single

in 1930. The murder in the story

Worldwide Groove Corporation, Nashvilles electronic music power duo, made

Starting the clock in July 2014, WGC began

the festivities by releasing two singles at once.

The smooth electro-funk of

WGC fuses chill-out and electropop with a pinch of soul, and a

cadence that seems to serve a

tracks and an organic feel, but

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Words Rick Jamm | PhotographS Worldwide Groove Corporation

Words Robbie Tee Photographs Justin Magnaye

Justin Magnaye was born in the Philippines and migrated to New

highway, top down on a gorgeous sunny day, or curled up by the

window watching the snow fall.

15-year-old singer/songwriter who started singing when he was

Strings Attached has a predominantly acoustic-guitar-driven

by American Anthem Records and released his digital EP album

called Over It. Currently unsigned, Justins music influences

bearing, creating a perfect backdrop for Justins expressive vocals and

include Ed Sheeran and Bruno Mars.

Justin Magnayes latest EP, Strings Attached is comprised of

5 original compositions and is based on the personal inter-

but moods and emotions. If youre tired of music without meaning,

relationships and angst issues of a teenager. Full of beauty,

melancholy, sadness, hope, and happiness, this music is perfect

for almost every setting. Be it relaxing on the porch in the evening,

music from young artists is still managing to filter through the

dining in your exclusively candle-lit living room, driving down the

YellowDog Studios in Austin, Texas

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to be in life. Kontradictions first

and stop pushing crap with 1

Hip-hop mixtape, no matter

Ted Bergqvist is a singersongwriter from Sweden,

In early spring of 2013, Ted

another part of Malm. This

keyboards with a chorus of backing

Words Rick Jamm | PhotographS Andy Rawn