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Tune-In Tuesdays #55: Wave Break on “Out of Breath”

New Jersey-based alt-rock band Wave Break has made waves with their energetic sound in the past, but they’re on the verge of unleashing a tsunami with the release of their single “Out of Breath” on Feb. 7th.

Recently, we reached out to vocalist and rhythm guitarist Kelly Barber and bassist Ken Knightly to learn more about the band, their upcoming single, and their passion for performing live.

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Crystal Ermon on Mastering Her Energy

Author and cognitive-behavioral therapist Crystal Ermon has mastered her energy and aligned her life through the power of spiritual awareness. Now, she’s encouraging readers all across the globe to turn their life around through her book, “Master Your Energy.”

Recently, we reached out to Ermon via email to learn more about how she began her journey, her work, and her book.

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Tune-In Tuesdays #54 BONUS: Doctor Octoroc on Creating “Soft Bits In”

Last week, Levi “Doctor Octoroc” announced the upcoming Kickstarter for his latest chiptune project: “Soft Bits In,” a tribute to The Flaming Lips’ “Soft Bulletin” album.

We spoke to Doctor Octoroc via telephone to get a behind the scenes glimpse at his creative process, as well as a taste for what backers can look forward to on the Kickstarter.

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Tune-In Tuesdays #53 BONUS: Doctor Octoroc Announces New Kickstarter Project

Levi “Doctor Octoroc,” the mastermind behind “In The RP2A Over the Sea,” a chiptune cover album of Neutral Milk Hotel’s “In the Aeroplane Over the Sea,” is gearing up to launch a Kickstarter for his latest project: “Soft Bits In,” a chiptune tribute to The Flaming Lips’ “The Soft Bulletin” album.

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Tune-In Tuesdays #53: Big Smile on What it Means to Be a Band

Ohio-based band Big Smile has been leaving everyone with a big smile on their face through the power of their signature “angry, sad boy, pop-punk” sound.

Earlier this month, we spoke to Big Smile bassist John Morris via email to learn more about the band, their latest music video, and their upcoming shows.

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Tune-In Tuesdays #50: Julia Klot on Piano, Brooklyn, and Upcoming Shows

New York-based pianist and singer-songwriter Julia Klot released her album “Brooklyn” last month, an album inspired by her love for love and longing for home as she transitions into college.

On Sunday, we spoke to Klot via telephone to learn more about her life-long love for music, her latest album, and her upcoming release show at Rockwood Music Hall.

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Tune-In Tuesdays #44: VISTA On Rising From “The Ruins”

VISTA, the sound-shattering alt-rock duo with contagious, electric energy, struck their audience like a bolt of lightning with the release of “The Ruins,” the first installment of their upcoming EP trilogy.

Prior to “The Ruins” release, we reached out to lead vocalist Hope Vista and guitarist Greg Almeida to learn more about “The Ruins,” the EP trilogy, and their YouTube documentary.

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Teri Anderson: Crossing the Boundary of Fine Art and Craft

Teri Anderson is an artist who blends various mediums to expand her own perspective, as well as her audiences’, through her multidimensional, abstract, and geometric depictions.

Recently, we spoke to Anderson via email to learn more about her work as well as her background as an artist.

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