Using a humanistic approach to the electronic music soundscape is not only one Koresma’s highly coveted skills, but it is what sets this electronic music project apart from other artist that produce music within this selfsame genre. Listening to their music has allowed fans to escape to a safe place that is full of inspiration and relaxation—a feat that is priceless in the fast-paced world that we find ourselves in. Recently, Koresma has released “The Overlook (Common Tiger Remix)” which not only fits all of the above criteria that makes his music unique, but it is upbeat and exciting to listen to. With his sound sufficiently developed and fine tuned, project member Ryan Lindberg is preparing to produce and release a series of EP’s that will eventually form a four-part collection entitled, Next Frontier. Each individual EP is associated with one single direction, East, which will be released first and then West, North and South following subsequently.
This new EP was developed under the theme of self-discovery, representing the journey that everyone takes through life which is comprised of twist and turns—a past and future. Drawing inspiration from the road trip that he took which spanned the entire United States, Lindberg skillfully and artistically paints the scenes and landscapes that he quickly fell in love with over the duration of his travels. With so much exciting news and four huge releases in this coming year, there is no doubt that this artist will find success among those who wish to truly escape into his world of lush lyrics and beautiful beats.
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Despite the overwhelming response from fans and critics around the country, and the time consuming consequences of that measure of success, members of Still + Storm were able to answer some of the questions that we at Imperfect Fifth have been dying to ask. Not only have they had favorable outcomes from all of their releases, but this group has shined a new light on how people perceive melancholy melodies and boisterous beats. Check out the new music video for “All of These Things”, and then read our interview, where they talk about what has brought them to this point and where they are headed in the near future.
Throughout your career, have you ever felt like you reached your dream/goal or are you still reaching for something greater?
Dave and I consistently set goals for ourselves and for Still + Storm. We believe in this project and make sure to designate the time and effort to it. Our standing goal is to continue to create and share.
Have you considered going on tour anytime soon to share your music with a wider demographic of fans?
Our first set of shows we ever played was a tour, actually. It was a positive experience, and we made some new friends along the way. We’ll tour again when the time is right, but for right now we’re focused on Chicago and what we can do / be a part of here.
In your experience, is there a particular song of yours that really gets the audience moving?
I feel like we get a little more movement when we play In/Out – it cruises along and then swells up at the outro. It is a fun song to play, and I think the audience feels that.
When you’re off stage and out of the studio, what do you like to do with your free time?
Usually something music related, like attending shows or writing. I also enjoy Pilates and have instructed classes in the past.
If you could compare your sound to any famous artist in history who would it be and who? Did you intentionally model your music after this person or group?
We haven’t intentionally modeled our sound after any one artist, but I am personally influenced by Radiohead and the original Saddle Creek bands (Bright Eyes, Rilo Kiley, Azure Ray). We probably sound more like the latter. Our producer, J Hall is an enormous contributor to our overall sound. Historically, we’ve gone to his studio very open minded and together we’d dream on where to take the songs. It’s a unique relationship.
When did you realize that you wanted to pursue a career in music?
As soon as I wrote my first song on guitar, I fantasized about being a professional musician. I have a day job as an Occupational Therapist that affords me enough flexibility to fund and dedicate time to music. I think most artists would agree that it is difficult to pursue music full time, financially. I do believe that I will always dedicate the time and resources to it, though, in some capacity.
In five years, where do you see yourselves? What do you have planned for Still + Storm?
Because we’re partners, we’ve been able to create an environment in which we support each other. Musically, and otherwise. Still + Storm came to be in the most natural way possible, so I think that as long as we’re sharing our lives we’ll be making and sharing music. Meanwhile, we’re excited to premiere a new song and video called “All of These Things”.
Continuing to build on their past success is dynamic duo, Joan with a plethora of infections lyrics that are sure to pull of the heart strings of fans and followers throughout the world. Regrets and experiences have fused this group together into a force to be reckoned with. Once again, Joan has released a new single that has all of their talent and skills on display for their fans to soak up and adore. “I loved you first,” is a single that is laced with lyrics reminiscent of words unspoken to middle school crushes.
With this new release, Joan invites listeners to roll up those denim sleeves and prepare to be catapulted into a pool of emotions. Like many of their other tracks, “I loved you first,” was written from personal experiences that were particularly poignant in the lives of this Arkansas based group. Speaking of the new single Alan said, “I went through a relationship with this girl, I thought she was the one for me. right when I started falling for her, though, she started feeling really distant, I still had crazy feelings for her, but it turned out that she had feelings for Brandon the whole time. this one is for you, Brandon.”
In the world of alternative rock and upcoming young artists, Ward has sprinted up the ladder, gathering a large fan following and quickly making his name known throughout the country. Most recently, Ward has unveiled his newest single, “Crush,” which is both hypnotic and full of vibrant soundscapes which show his knack for skillfully arranging beats and lyrics in a harmonious work of art. Since the beginning of his career in the music industry, Ward has found more success and fulfillment than at any other time in his life. In 2016, it was clear to him that the life he was living was lack luster and far beneath his talent and skill. Since then, he has put all of his efforts into developing and maturing his unique sound, performing on stages throughout the country and spending all of his time offstage in the recording studio.
Not only does Ward come with copious amount of skill and talent, but his team has also been known to propel artists into a perpetual line of success. Producer Chris Keup and Darrell Thorpe have taken the raw aptitude and turned it into a alt rock masterpiece. Over the past few years, Ward has been able to maintain his catchy 90’s rock feel and the fans are eating it up.
Seeking to expand her musical resume is Lyric Michelle who has just released her first single, “Free Thoughts, Freestyle” from her upcoming album that is scheduled to drop later this year on May, 18. Not only has her music been marked as exploding with flare and bursting with beats that will have toes tapping, but she has also been busy performing on some of the biggest stages that are meant to propel her music career into the future. Though she is young, this new release is not her debut, but just one more achievement in her career on the stage. Currently based in Los Angeles, Lyric Michelle has also been developing her acting skills by performing in the award winning pilot For Evan’s Sake.
Most recently, the Houston born budding artist performed at SXSW where she turned heads at the HipHopDX showcase. Also, within the next few months, she has plans to perform not only around her home city, but also on some major stages in her adopted city, Los Angeles. With more experience under her belt and a killer new album that is being released in the near future, it is clear that the name Lyric Michelle has carved out for herself is here to stay.
Once again, Superheart has produced a new single that has the fans and the music community in general swooning. “Satellite” is the perfect combination of those chill weekend vibes that we all crave and exciting lyricism that makes our toes tap on the road and in the office. Every note and rhythm adds to his intricate soundscape that is both unique and full of creative flare. With every moment full of free-fall suspense and exhilaration, there is no doubt that this final addition to the ‘flower’ trio will be the final piece to the success that Superheart has been chasing after since his debut. This new release a comfortable mixture of 80’s pop beats and new world synth spin offs. If nothing else, it is clear that Superheart is one of those artists that fans need to keep their eye on as he rises to the challenge of pushing himself to the next level.
This new single is scheduled to be released next week as the concluding component of a bigger picture that has already drawn the attention of fans from around the world. No doubt “Satellite” will continue to bring Superheart closer to where he wants to be as the next big thing in a world of quickly rising stars.
Expectations for the upcoming single, “Bridestep” from Brooklyn-based indie/R&B dynamic duo Moonheart are rising as each day prior to the release are mounting exponentially. Not only does the group have a sound unlike any other, they also have a message in their music of longing and endless romanticism that is haunting and beautiful. This track is the first to be release from their forthcoming debut full-length album Feel it Out. Although they are busy getting ready for the release, Moonheart was able to say a few words about who they are and what fans can expect within the next few months.
What would you consider to be your greatest success on and off of the stage?
Onstage, I’m really happy to feel very connected to my voice and what it sounds like. For a long time I was singing mostly jazz, and imitating all of my favorite singers when I learned the music. Doing that taught me so much about music in general, and about phrasing, rhythm and expression, but for awhile I was worried that I was without my own point of view. I definitely felt closer to my authentic voice and self when I started writing my own songs, and it feels good to be communicating that onstage.
Although you must be busy writing, producing and performing your music, when you do have free time, is there something that you like to do that may be out of the ordinary in order to destress and prepare for upcoming events and gigs?
I think this is probably pretty common, but I’ve found that for sure the most essential thing for me to get in the right headspace to play is lots of space and quiet. I live in Brooklyn and space and silence can feel sparse, but there are magic pockets of it everywhere. I’m lucky to live very near two of them, the botanical garden and the park. This is probably gonna sound so corny, but being in awe of nature’s design in the form of a flower or a tree or whatever it is is so humbling and I try to be surrounded by that stuff as much as I can. I recently learned about this Japanese healing practice called “forest bathing,” where you basically practice mindfulness and hyper-awareness of all of your sensory experiences while taking a walk in nature, and I guess this is kind of what I’m doing, or attempting to do. It feels really good when you can carry that open feeling with you on stage; your ego’s out of the way and the bad nerves that come from wondering what people are thinking or worrying that you look silly or whatever evaporate, leaving just the good butterflies to work through you.
As you continue to work towards your dream, do you have defined goals for Moonheart, or are you just enjoying the ride that your love of music has brought you on?
I wish I was cool enough to say that I’m not hella Capricorn and have notebooks and spreadsheets full of plans and goals but I do. The most immediate goal at the moment is to put out Feel It Out, our first full-length, in a way that we’re proud of. We’d also really like to start touring in a more serious and extensive way, so there’s lots of planning around that. Trying our best to enjoy the ride even in the planning stages, though 🙂
What news do you have for friends and family that are anxiously awaiting new music, tours and performances?
It’s coming! We’re releasing Feel It Out very soon, and we hope to be playing lots of shows to support that. Until then, anyone in or around NYC can come see our “Bridestep” single release show on Wednesday, April 4th at C’mon Everybody in Brooklyn.
As you have worked so hard to obtain something that, at one point, seemed so unobtainable, have you ever faced opposition that you thought that you wouldn’t succeed in overcoming?
My mental health is sometimes my biggest hater, so I’m unfortunately my biggest opposition, ha. Now I take good care of it and treat it like a baby, but I didn’t always have the ability to do that. When I didn’t, there were times I didn’t think I could turn my brain on or get out of a hole long enough to keep making music, but I’m grateful not to have been in that place for a long time.
What is the writing process like? Is it easy to sit down and write, or is it a spur of the moment occurrence?
The act of sitting down to write is actually the hardest part about writing in my experience- giving myself the space and time, sticking to the routine, and quieting the voices that would rather I procrastinate or do something else instead, those are the first hills to get over. Once there, though, the process depends on where I’m at that day. On the magic days it just flows, and those are songs I can’t really take credit for- some songs are already there and just need you to show up and be a vessel for them to come out. On days where nothing’s coming, I’ll try to do a writing exercise or read something beautiful and copy down phrases that are inspiring or words that feel good. The physical act of writing something pretty down on paper can sometimes wake up something dormant. Once I have a skeleton of a song, I’ll play it for Michael or send him a rough demo, and I don’t often give him much direction for the first attempt at building the world around the song. We have a lot of creative trust and a really open, intuitive channel between each other, and the majority of the time he just knows what I’m going for. He’ll usually work alone until things are in their place, and then we’ll iron everything out and edit together until we both feel the song is done.
After performing, is there a specific activity or tradition that you have to celebrate a “job well done?”
If we feel bad about it, we try not to let it feel too heavy and make sure to listen to the voice memo recording we always make of shows and take notes on how to make it better next time. If we feel good it about it, same thing 🙂
With over 5.5 million streams on Spotify under their belt, The Palms have release another song that has been pitted to be as, if not more, successful than the last. Their most recent release, “Love” is a single that is full of the same talent and flare that they brought in their previous releases with even more for fans to adore. Released on March 30, The Palmshave re-imagined, “Love,” by Lana Del Ray.
Within their music, fans can expect to find hints and nuances from that cover several different genres including pop, hip-hop, folk and more. As they set out to recreate and redefine the music industry, they decided that labels could not bind them to a specific type of sound or style. Together, Johnny Zamvetti and Ben Rothbard have explored the depths of several different areas of music which has resulted in the creation of a very specific, defined and unique sound that they have since coined as their own. Determined, they have worked to secure their place in the music industry and reassure fans that their presence would undoubtably become permanent. Their authentic and DIY feel has propelled them into a realm of quick independent success that has become rare in recent years.
From the deepest parts of the Missouri Ozarks, Jodee Lewis grew up surrounded by the beautiful backdrop of the dense, lush forests that surrounded her home. However, within the seclusion of the looming trees, Jodee found herself surrounded by more than just greenery. As she matured, she would later leave the serene setting of her childhood to escape the paina nd abuse that she had endured for so long. In Chicago, she found a new life and love that was deeply rooted in her music. With the heartbreaking experience of her past, she is able to connect on intimate levels with her listeners as she revisits the past and expresses the dark details of the secret she kept inside for so many years.
Hauntingly beautiful with lyrics that will leave you pondering, Jodee Lewis is releasing her new album Buzzard’s Bluff that contains everything that fans of Americana love and look forward to. In the past, Lewis’ sound has been associated with that of other well known artists such as Lee Ann Womack, EmmyLou Harris and Alison Krauss. Not only does her music come with an introspective message that will both inspire and mesmerize, but she has the vocal skills that will draw new and old fans to her.
Buzzard’s Bluff is out on Friday and is available for preorder now. Keep up with Jodee here.
