Posts by Apolone
Diesel Cafe’s “Strychnine”: A Campy Dance Anthem Celebrating Pretty Girls and Surviving Toxic Love
Some relationships leave a lasting impression for all the wrong reasons. For Rockwell Scharer, the creative force behind Diesel Cafe,...
Joey Dean’s “Hard Things Holy Things”: A Faith Filled R&B Album About the Love That Stays
Some love stories are defined by the easy moments. Others are shaped by the challenges people face and the decision...
Bill Daniels’ “Here Comes Monday”: A Bluesy Ode to the Weekend’s Last Call
For Bill Daniels, the idea behind “Here Comes Monday” came from a familiar Sunday night conversation. After a good weekend,...
Jon Hannz: Pure Hip Hop, No Gimmicks, Just the Soul of a New York Original
Growing up in New York during the 1980s, Jon Hannz was surrounded by a culture that gave many young people...
Psychic Sound Machine: Finding Patterns in the Noise
The story of Psychic Sound Machine is rooted in the independent music scene of 1990s Austin, where Steven Bonn and...
Joan Greer Finds Hope Through The People’s Anthem
At a time when division often dominates the headlines, singer-songwriter Joan Greer is using music to deliver a message of...
vApIr’s “Static”: A Restless Indie Rock Journey From Leaving to Coming Home
For vApIr, Static is built to be heard from beginning to end. The ten song, 41 minute album opens with...
TRUTH’s “Between Us”: The Debut R&B Album That Took Time, Grief, and Growth
For TRUTH, releasing his debut album was never simply about meeting a deadline. Between Us was originally expected in 2025,...
HEATJACGUY: A Retired Physician With a Message and a Song for the World
For HEATJACGUY, music is less about chasing a career and more about having something to say. His path to making...
Madison County’s Damaged: Two Generations. Twelve Songs. A Bold New Chapter
Madison County knows how to command a stage. With Damaged, the seven-piece country show band from Madison, Wisconsin, gives audiences...