In addition to her writing careers as a published author and contributor to Motif Magazine, Singer graduated Magna Cum Laude from Stonehill College in 2019 where she studied English, Music, and of course, Creative Writing. In her spare time she enjoys crocheting, as well as mentoring younger music students at a local music store - where she has been studying guitar for over a decade. She views her writing as a way to simultaneously escape and embrace reality.
Sea Shanties are typically not my preferred listening, but my recent research into the genre as a whole has yielded some fascinating results. Long before TikTok made it trending, The King’s Busketeers – Joshua Gannon-Salomon, Andrew Prete, and Sam Atwood – were continuing the traditions of many sailors before them hundreds of years in the […]
When I first noticed the high-octane energy of The Callouts and their undeniable attitude, I knew they were something special. The intricate guitar articulations layered with the spunky vocals and driving drumbeat are a force to be reckoned with. The Callouts is led by badass vocalist extraordinaire Missa Hills. She’s supported by shredding guitarists Andrew […]
Hello, Atlantic is probably the top techno-based emo-pop band in the local scene right now. With alternative styles ranging from stadium-wide emotional ballads like “Lapse” to dance-party anthems like “Night Life,” the band tackles complicated emotions with thoughtful sonic imagery and analogies that make anyone feel included and heard. In a world increasingly populated by […]
I first met frontman Anthony at – of all places – an All Time Low show a couple years back. The thing about Never Coming Home is they don’t view their band as a hobby. The equation is simple – all four boys have that quintessential boy-band aesthetic (but edgier, of course) that makes teen […]
Looking forward to the holidays this year is complicated, to say the least. It’s probably safe to say that everyone is at least a little frustrated, jaded and fatigued from the state of the world right now. But I’ve put together something that might help. Below, you’ll find an eclectic playlist packed to the […]
Cavalier is made up of vocalist/guitarist Austin DiMatteo, vocalist/guitarist Jesus Pirela, bassist Brandon Lian and drummer Nick Lian. Together, they are a really slick alternative rock band giving Nickelback and The Weepies a run for their money. They’ve actively released new music since 2018, and have deep influences in both classic rock and pop punk, […]
grizzlies. consists of vocalist Cynthia Munrayos, guitarist Josh Zenil, bassist Mike Villani, keyboardist Emily Iwuc, and drummer Harrison Dolan. Together they developed an eclectic mix of soul-pop, bossa nova, funk, big-band and even a little ska that is nothing like anything I’ve heard before. I love the way they’re bringing back these older styles and […]
My first impression of John Phelps’ self-titled EP John was the lead single “Streetlights,” which features a super catchy beat and a danceable chorus hook. An artsy and aesthetic video that Phelps directed accompanies the single. During a brief chat with him, he revealed that with this project, he took some liberties with the mix […]
As the first single following the 2016 release of her debut album Don’t Look Her in the Eye (which I heartily recommend), “The Wolf is Back” is a worthy introduction into this new era of Lauren King music. If you’re anything like me, you’ve been waiting with bated breath for her next single – but […]
The first time I listened to Jelly Side Down’s debut, Had to Be There, my jaw dropped, and I distinctly remember pausing the song “Polaroids” to share it with my mom. The production quality and the layered harmonizing guitars in the mastered mix were immaculate (but I’ll talk more about that later). I’m convinced that […]