Lilith Czar is the positive, empowering force that Juliet Simms needed
More than a decade ago, Juliet Simms entered the rock industry emitting unimaginable strength, perseverance and radiance. But like a venomous snake ridding itself of a skin that no longer fits, Simms has risen in her most powerful and purest form as Lilith Czar. Let’s make one thing crystal clear, though: If it’s a man’s...
10 artists who expanded their careers through their own companies
After the hell of a year that was 2020, it’s clear that nothing is ever permanent. Musicians, who make their money through merch and performances, had to stop touring. Concerts turned virtual, and meet-and-greets no longer existed. It made everyone, not just musicians, rethink the concept of stability. This is definitely why some musicians don’t...
Black Country, New Road know it's best to separate politics from their music
“I’ve been so bored I’ve started rewatching The Sopranos,” Lewis Evans says via Zoom call. “How’s it going in L.A. now? [Is] everyone getting vaccinated?” It’s rare that casual small talk is interesting, but in this case, it is. Lewis is one of seven members of the highly acclaimed, genre-bending Black Country, New Road. He...
Diamante shares the inspiration behind her hair and its importance—watch
If you asked Diamante if she ever thought touring would mean rescuing stolen animals, she probably wouldn’t have believed you. But one time before a show in Minneapolis, she and her band saw a dog get thrown out of a car on the freeway. They immediately knew they had to stop their van and get...