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April 13, 2021

Tune-In Tuesdays #101: Marios Politis on Creating His First Album, This is My Story

Born and raised around a variety of musical influences, the Athens-based composer and guitarist Marios Politis found himself immediately drawn to the likes of rock-n-roll icons such as Metallica. Building on his lifelong connection to music, Politis released his first album, “This is My Story,” last year.

Earlier this month, we spoke with Politis to learn more about his story and what it was like to create his first album.

March 30, 2021

Tune-In Tuesdays #99: C.O.D.E. Decodes the Story Behind Their Latest Single, “Words”

Rocking their listeners’ worlds with a blast of energy and emotion throughout their discography, the Athens-based rock band C.O.D.E. (Culture of Digital Elegance) packs yet another powerful punch with their latest single, “Words.”

Earlier this month, we spoke to C.O.D.E. band members Yiannis Katsaros and Vicky Fysikas to learn more about “Words” as well as their upcoming album, “No Excuses.”

September 15, 2020

Tune-In Tuesdays #87: Blue Stragglers Vocalist Lee Martin on Their Self-Titled EP

Blasting authenticity and expressivity, the “fuzzed up grooved up” Sussex-based alt-rock band Blue Stragglers have rocked listeners with their latest record, a self-titled EP designed to capture how the band performs live.

Recently, we spoke to Blue Stragglers vocalist and guitarist Lee Martin for a casual discussion about their five-track EP. We also bonded over conspiracy theories, gigging, the beauty and universality of musical expression, and much more.

August 18, 2020

Tune-In Tuesdays #83 BONUS: Sunbeam by Census

Arkansas-based progressive rock band Census gracefully raises awareness on the deep, emotional scarring of sexual assault with the music video for their latest single, “Sunbeam.”

August 4, 2020

Tune-In Tuesdays #81 BONUS: I Don’t Belong by Jen Janet

Alternative rock-metal vocalist Jen Janet shatters internal walls with the release of her sonically-charged single, “I Don’t Belong.”

July 28, 2020

Tune-In Tuesdays #80 BONUS: Something For Me by The Ones You Forgot

New Jersey-based pop-rock band The Ones You Forgot will breathe life into your headphones with their latest single, “Something For Me.”

With a signature summer vibe and delightful dash of angst, “Something For Me” is a release you surely won’t be able to forget.

May 19, 2020

Tune-In Tuesdays #70 BONUS: Mint on the Turbulence of the Digital Age

UK-based rock band Mint shares the story behind their latest single, “Turbulence.”

April 7, 2020

Tune-In Tuesdays #64 BONUS: “Chameleon” by Seven Spies

London-based artists Seven Spies’ new-track “Chameleon” is a colorful fusion of funk and rock-n-roll, accented by its gritty guitars and silky-smooth vocals.

March 31, 2020

Tune-In Tuesdays #63 BONUS: Future Misters on The Meaning Behind “Tension”

Michigan-based indie rock band Future Misters explore the meaning behind their latest single, “Tension.”

March 31, 2020

Tune-In Tuesdays #63: Balcony Talk on Breaking Free From the ‘Calendar Daze’

Not feeling his message was being heard within a band, Anthony Cafiero decided to fly solo and start a deeply personal, alt-rock project: Balcony Talk.

Earlier this month, Balcony Talk released the EP “Calendar Daze,” which was inspired by Cafiero snapping out of the trance of his daily grind and reconnecting with his love for music.

Recently, we had a very heartfelt discussion with Cafiero via email about Balcony Talk and “Calendar Daze.”