15 artists who completely reinvented their sound from album to album
Artists can easily find themselves forced into a box, shaped by fan expectations or public assumptions about how they should sound. No matter how much some people want to break away from the norm, it’s difficult to escape from what made them big in the first place. That concern doesn’t apply to these artists, though....
UPSAHL on why her debut album 'Lady Jesus' feels like a personal rebirth
Growing up, having a number of bands crash at her house was simply commonplace for UPSAHL. Her father, Mike Upsahl, was deep in the alternative music scene in Phoenix and was connected with bands such as post-hardcore unit Stereotyperider. UPSAHL was fresh into middle school when she began writing songs, self-releasing them at age 14...
Roofeeo on how family and community led to the success of Jah Mama Sauce
Roofeeo made a name for himself as a versatile drummer, performing with a wide range of groups across a number of different genres. But during the COVID-19 shutdown, he leaned into his love of cooking. Setting out to recreate his mother’s recipe for hot sauce, Roofeeo honed his skills as a chef and connected with...