Posts by Apolone
Shotta Mu Rises With Grit on Against All Odds
Grit has a voice—and right now, it sounds like Shotta Mu. On his new EP Against All Odds, the Kansas City...
Lava Cadabra’s “Freedom”: A Retro Rebellion for Right Now
Some songs need time to find their moment. Lava Cadabra’s debut single, Freedom, began as a quarantine jam in January...
Marty’s Revival: Blending Rock, Country, and Soul with a Timeless Touch
Some artists are shaped by scenes—Marty was shaped by a spark. He still remembers the first time he saw Buddy...
TheRealDotDollaz: Gutter Poetry in Motion
For TheRealDotDollaz, the turning point came unexpectedly—watching Lil Bow Wow in the “Bounce Wit Me” video and realizing the artist...
Midsplash: Queer Art-Pop with Teeth
Not every origin story begins with a stadium tour. For Midsplash, it started with a laptop, some cheap headphones, and...
Serg: From Loss to Lyrics
Music has always been close to Serg’s heart—but it wasn’t until tragedy struck that it became everything. The Atlanta-based artist first...
Uncle Trent Channels Family, Fire, and Faith on Honky-Tonk Memoir Legacy
Some albums are born in studios. Legacy was born at a kitchen table—where coffee steamed, smoke curled, and a father’s dreams spilled...
YUNO’s “Voldemort” Hits Like a Haunting Battle Cry
When Mexican alt duo YUNO describes their latest single, “Voldemort,” as a punch to the chest, they’re not being poetic—they’re being accurate....
Vi-Marie Blends Faith and Island Soul in a Sound All Her Own
Some callings take time to find their voice. For Vi-Marie, music was always part of the picture—singing at school events,...
Rache Bands Is Building His Legacy—One Verse at a Time
What started as spontaneous freestyles among friends has evolved into something far deeper for Rache Bands: a way to survive,...