Norway’s Sandra Minter is one of the few and female mixologists to advocate for vinyl record performances. breaking beyond the BOUNDARY into the global scene in less than a year. Throughout the 2000s, the ease of a laptop vs. a crate heavily encouraged a global switch to cdjs, turntables designed for compact discs. And yet, […]

Kyzandrha Zárate & Mike Moore are the gypsies in all of us, exploring the vast terrain of sentiments that have heavily impacted us. While most are rebalancing our lives, they set off to write and record an album everyone can relate to, and more importantly, turn to in times of peril. When we cannot express […]

No need to wait for the borders to open to experience global beats. “Young Indian” is the latest launch from her album, Visions, that was open for producers worldwide. Five out of 500 submissions  are featured on the EP. Each one represents a different interpretation from Afrobeat, Reggaeton, Salsa, to Bhangra. “As a producer, I […]

Out of the gardens of Greenville, South Carolina, Britt Barker’s ashes transform equally to a rising phoenix and rising producer. He overcame his conflict with substance abuse and, in return, provides medical and physical support for current dependents. His debut EP, Trust, under the alias Catch The Rise, is an outline journey on his path […]

Greenville native Britt Barker is the master mixer of Catch The Rise, specializing in pleasing tonality. Instrumental guitar is vital as his vocal lead; yet, beautifully matched with electronic bits, spats, and an array of rhythms. His latest EP titled “Trust,” is a product of a disorientated display of global uncertainty and cosmic balance. Some […]

Always at the forefront of Charleston’s art industry, Taylor Czerwinski has made full use of her Arts Management degree. Her watercolors have graced local art galleries, and her photographs have documented souls, communities, and current events. Moreover, she’s the founder of the photojournalistic music publication, 9 to 5 magazine, but she’s far from done. Armed […]

This weekend hundreds of electronic enthusiasts will flock to Ithaca, New York in celebration. Among them are world renowned singer Gary Numan and musical experimentalist, Suzanne Ciani. Both musicians were heavily influenced by the innovation of Dr. Robert Moog…

No matter how you slice cover songs, it somehow brings the room closer together. We all know the words, and we all have our own connection to the original recording. They become tweaked to the artist’s interpretation and ability. We sometimes hold cover bands far higher than we hold an unknown original artist. It’s the familiarity, the sense of having a bond with a piece of music, that draws us in. But what is it about them that distinguishes them from originals and what qualities count as good cover songs?

From Trance Around the World; showcasing some of the most refined trance/progressive tunes, to Group Therapy; continuing the theme with musical family awareness. From acoustic sets in hot air balloons to orchestral sets at The Greek, from pop stars to game soundtracks and even NASA; Above & Beyond have lived up their alias since the beginning. As independent artists, and label owners, it truly is living the dream. With the incline in mental health awareness and embracing Anjuafamily members, they are proud to present their latest project: Flow State, an instrumental album free of words, yet, flowing with subtle sounds of classical, new-age europhia.

South Carolina singer-songwriter, Kylie Odetta, debuts her summer anthem in a potpourri of colors, candy, and sunshine. As the video suggests, the stress of mundane must-dos can outweigh the need to relax and take in the moment. Odetta’s soft voice help transport us to the sandy shore, almost feeling the warm sand between your toes as you sink into your favorite beach chair. Her actors represent many of us who are unable to escape or simply aren’t a fan of sandy leftovers. They let the music take over and express their personality through their attire. Also, attitude is everything!