Beach Slang: Explains The New- Quiet Slang
Cello, piano and voice. Played softly with: James Alex Philadelphia’s Beach Slang recently announced the release of their relative, Quiet Slang. This fall, James Alex will debut his newest project — Quiet Slang, We Were Babies & We Were Dirtbags EP, where he plays...
The Artwork of Queens of the Stone Age ‘Villains’ in 10 Stunning Photos
The new QOTSA record includes incredible art by Boneface Villains — the new record by Queens of the Stone Age is out today! It contains some of the groups most melodic music. Josh Homme’s signature crunch guitar, with soothing vocals over the top ring true on standout...
A Look at Some of the Incredible Sneakers Artists are Rockin’ on Stage
Rock Kix: Chris Martin, John Mayer, Scott Ian, Gavin Rossdale, Flea & more When you think about crucial tour preparation, things like — vocal strength, instrument tunings and stage equipment are always first to pop-to-mind. But what about the physical component?...
The Art of Writing ‘Meet Me in the Bathroom’
Feeling over thought, with author: Lizzy Goodman “I subscribe to the theory of writing to understand what you think.” How do you capture the emotion of an 11-year artistic wave in New York City? Furthermore, how do you properly lay it out for the world to read in a...
17 Years Ago Today I Told The Greatest Lie of My Life
Behind the Lens — “Let’s Play Two”
We salute the scene of Pearl Jam’s 2016 Wrigley Field shows Day before 1st show — Pearl Jam gives impromptu appearance from the roof of Murphy’s Bleachers Pearl Jam is set to release a film entitled, “Let’s Play Two”, — created by renowned director/photographer, Danny...
Emotionally and Sonically, Silverchair’s ‘Diorama’ is Still a Masterpiece
Life lessons from the band’s most uplifting record Masterpiece — mas·ter·piece: a work of outstanding artistry, skill, or workmanship. Not a term I through around loosely. But Diorama, Silverchair’s stunning fourth record, is exactly the definition above — both in its...
Anti Flag: “Racists” You Don’t Get a Pass For Your Ignorance
Behind Anti Flag’s new song “Racists” in Wake of Charlottesville We stand in solidarity with those fighting racism and fascism in the streets of Charlottesville and beyond. We believe it is time for the removal of all monuments to the confederacy and the racism for...
Christian Lopez: How West Virginia Has Inspired My Music
My Hometown: with Christian Lopez Photo by: Robby Klein My Background: I grew up in a town called Martinsburg in the eastern Panhandle of West Virginia. My earliest memory was probably when my mom started me in piano lessons when I was 5. In a little private lesson at...
10 Unique Moments Where Chris Cornell Blew Us Away
The voice of a generation, an artist for all time #KeepThePromise Photo by: Paul Lorkowski Let me clarify — Chris Cornell’s voice blew me away every single time. Yesterday, I was walking over a bridge staring down blankly, just watching the water ripple. I noticed a...
How Lady Gaga’s Born This Way Foundation is Spreading Kindness on the Joanne Tour
You too can get involved Original art by: Helen GreenLady Gaga is five shows into her massive Joanne world tour — consisting of 60 shows over the next five months. There are million reasons why Lady Gaga is one of the more genuine and honest artists you can see live,...
Billy Currington: The Emotion of My 12th #1 Single
“Having the song ‘Do I Make You Wanna’ become my 12th #1 hit is beyond gratifying” Photo by: Alex FerrariCountry star, Billy Currington, recently had his single “Do I Make You Wanna” reach number one on Billboard’s Country Airplay chart. The single marks Currington’s...
Jena Ardell: Behind The Lens of Three Favorite Photos of Mine
The stories behind three epic concert shots. With photographer, Jena Ardell. Featuring Foo Fighters & Fuel My Background: I can not truly enjoy a concert unless I am behind a camera. Long before iPhones were invented, I used to sneak a 35mm film camera into shows...
Buffalo Tom: The Resonance of “Taillights Fade” 25 Years Later
Behind the Song — with frontman, Bill Janovitz Song: “Taillights Fade”Record: Let Me Come OverReleased: March 10, 1992By: Buffalo Tom — Boston, MA What do you recall about writing “Taillights Fade” and where it was written? I was home late from a night out and was...
About Artist Waves — a voice of the artist platform
Capturing the moments, emotions & making a difference. Behind the art, from the artist Headquarters: Boston, MA. Our Mission:To inspire through the arts. What We Are:A voice of the artist platform — featuring artist direct and inspiring content. Real life and real...
East of Eli: A Song With My Wife, For Our Son
Nathan West with Chyler Leigh; behind their new song “Child’s Play” Nathan West (East of Eli) has released a very person and moving new song entitled, “Child’s Play”. “Childs Play” details the feelings of falling in love for the first time and features his wife...
Adam 12: My Journey & Career In Radio
With: Boston’s RadioBDC Production Director/Afternoon Host, Adam 12 My Background: I grew up north of Boston in a home that was filled with music. My parents had a killer record collection, and when they weren’t spinning the Beatles, Kinks, Stones and others, they had...
Reggie Froom: How Surfing Inspires The Ellameno Beat’s Music
With singer/guitarist: Reggie Froom Intro to Music: By the time I started walking, I was interested in sound. My family had an old upright piano in our garage in Seattle, where I was born. This was my first instrument. The entire time we lived there, I couldn’t pass...
Stephan Jenkins: On Third Eye Blind’s First “Evening With” Tour
Musing a whole year Third Eye Blind spent the months of June and July touring the country in support and celebration of their debut record turning 20. Each of the 31 shows included a live performance of the self-titled album, (which contains mega-hits, “Semi-Charmed...
Brandon Dermer: My Music Video Process
Behind the scenes of creating White Reapers new ‘Judy French’ music video starring Alexandra Daddario My Background: Back in high school and college I played in bands. My friends and I would make music videos for said bands along with other random sketches. In college...
10 Songs To Accompany Your Leap of Faith
Setting forth in the universe Sometimes the idea of a leap of faith hovers over your head like a dark shadow. In certain lights, it has a halo around it, while other times you see terrifying devil horns. At the age of eight-years-old, big wave surfer and innovator,...
Matt McCormack: How Collaborating With Gene Simmons Inspired My New Record, ‘Life In Stereo’
My Journey of “Pride” The Gene Simmons Collaboration- “Pride” Around a decade ago I remember coming home from a Bob Dylan show in Austin, TX, stumbling through the kitchen. I sat down at the computer, checked email and went to my childhood heroes...
Judd Apatow: How Music Has Influenced My Life and Career
Jeff Gorra speaks with Judd Apatow- on the power of music, the Beatles, writing and more. Whether Judd Apatow is writing scripts, crafting jokes, producing, directing or performing stand-up, there is one constant companion embedded into his creative process. Music....
Scott Soeder: Inside My Art — A Passion For Illustration
With Professional Illustrator, Scott Soeder My Background: As far back as I can remember I have been into art and participating in its creation. I’m from Louisville, Kentucky. Growing up I enjoyed the Sunday Comics, my favorite at the time being Peanuts. Like most...
The Art & Inspiration of Nine Inch Nails
“Less Than” — With: Trent Reznor’s Vinyl Mission Statement This is one the greatest album covers I have ever seen. Let’s face it. It’s a very unsettling time right now. Things are happening in the world (and within music) that make absolutely zero sense. The biggest...
Tony Scalzo, Fastball: My Songwriting Process
Crafting songs with Fastball frontman, Tony Scalzo Photo by: Eric Riley What Sparks a Song: I’ve employed many different techniques over the years. A good motivator is a necessity for a song — if you have to build up a body of material because you want to record a...
Keegan Hall: Inside My Art
Pental Pencil Drawings & Making a Difference. With: Keegan Hall My Background: As I kid, I had many hobbies including sports, business, and, of course, art. I attended the University of Washington and graduated with a degree in Visual Arts, and also took many...
Tori Amos: The Inspiration Behind The New Album ‘Native Invader’
Forces of nature with: Tori Amos Tori Amos, one of the most successful, prolific and influential artists of her generation has announced her new album, Native Invader. It’s Amos’ fifteenth studio album, following 2014’s Unrepentant Geraldines — her eighth Billboard...
Dark as Roses & Fine as Sand: An Acid Etching of Chris Cornell
The story behind the art, by: Pete Marsh I attended this Chris Cornell gig just a short time after seeing Soundgarden at Download Festival. My wife bought the ticket as a surprise birthday present for me! It was a great gig…just one man and a guitar (well, quite a few...
‘So Much For The Afterglow’ Tour In 10 Stunning Photos
Celebrating 20 Years of Everclear’s mega-record, along with openers, Fastball & Vertical Horizon So Much For The Afterglow — 20th Anniversary Tour. Featuring Fastball, Vertical Horizon and headliner, Everclear. Everclear’s record, So Much For The Afterglow was...
Lizzie Sider: Helping Kids Stand Up To Bullying Through Music
And her incredible Nobody Has the Power to Ruin Your Day Foundation Lizzie Sider, here. Writing to you from my 501c3 not for profit Foundation, “Nobody has The Power To Ruin Your Day, Inc.” As a singer-songwriter, I am proud to have charted in the Top 40, twice, on...
Barron Ryan: A Story of Fortitude and Perseverance
Concert Jazz Pianist on the release of his new album, The Masters’ Apprentice Photo by: Daniel Folkers Barron Ryan, one of the most talented up-and-coming concert pianists in the country released his debut album, The Masters’ Apprentice on June 30th. Barron Ryan’s...
Kele Okereke: The Inspiration Behind ‘Fatherland’
The Bloc Party frontman discusses his new solo record, ‘Fatherland’ Bloc Party frontman, Kele Okereke has announced his new solo album Fatherland, due for release on October 6th via BMG Music. Fatherland is the most mature and musically adventurous chapter of Kele’s...
G.Love: How Jamtown Came To Be
Inside the exciting new music from G.Love, Donovan Frankenretier & Cisco Adler Meet Jamtown — the groovy new trio consisting of G.Love, Donovan Frankenreiter and Cisco Adler. With a shared history that stretches back two decades and countless individual accolades...
GONE SURFING — BACK JULY 5th
AW will be on a short surf break, returning on July 5th We will be back in full on Wednesday July 5th. Taking a short surf vacation. Resuming in full force with regularly scheduled content… tons of exciting stuff ahead!! Thank you for your support! Spread the word… to...
Watch: Will Dailey Premiere On Live From Nowhere
Will Dailey performs his brand new song“It Already Would Have Not Worked Out By Now” On Live From Nowhere Live from Nowhere is a live music video series that pushes the boundaries of how we look at performance spaces. The series features stripped-down songs in places...
Sara Savery: My Journey From Denmark to Drop the Gun
By: Sara Savery I was born in Copenhagen, Denmark. There’s a bunch of classical musicians on my dad’s side of the family and there was always somebody playing piano or performing whenever we all got together. It was both really cool and inspiring to be surrounded by...
Interview: Nick Hexum — The Passion of 311 on ‘MOSAIC’ Release Day
Talking persistence, songwriting & 27 years strong with 311 frontman, Nick Hexum Welcome to 311 week on Artist Waves. 311 recently celebrated 27 years strong all along — with all five original members. The band’s full ride is one of immense creativity and honesty,...
Ted Bowne-Passafire: The Excitement of Touring with 311
By: Passafire frontman, Ted Bowne Welcome to 311 week on Artist Waves. 311 recently celebrated 27 years strong — with all five original members. The band’s full ride is one of immense creativity and honesty, that ultimately has home-brewed a movement and way of life...
Interview — The Return of Carl Bell
Inside ‘Tennessee Fuel’ with Carl Bell Nine years since the release of his last record with Fuel, lead guitarist and songwriter, Carl Bell is back. Having previously created a catalog of stellar rock tunes such as “Shimmer”, “Hemorrhage” and “Falls on Me”with Fuel,...
How 311 Changed My Life, By: The Excitables
Fans share their amazing 311-inspired stories Photo via Erik WalderWelcome to 311 week on Artist Waves. 311 recently celebrated 27 years strong — with all five original members. The band’s full ride is one of immense creativity and honesty, that ultimately has...
Taylor Grey: How Stanford University Influenced My New Album
Being a student and an artist, with: Taylor Grey Rising pop sensation Taylor Grey released her highly anticipated debut album Space Case on Friday, June 16th. The album is executive produced by the award winning, Josh Abraham (Justin Bieber, P!nk, Kelly Clarkson,...
Digster Playlist of the Week: Featuring The Killers, Iggy Azalea, Chris Stapleton & More
The “Fresh Now” Playlist photo by: Anton Corbijn We are thrilled to be working with Digster Playlists from Universal Music Group! Digster is an ideal way to discover new music from your favorite artists as they provide links to curated playlists on Spotify and other...
The Inspiration of 311 in 10 Stunning Lyrics
Accompanied by original fan art Art by: Scott Soeder Welcome to 311 week on Artist Waves. 311 recently celebrated 27 years strong — with all five original members. The band’s full ride is one of immense creativity and honesty, that ultimately has home-brewed a...
Pnut, 311: My ‘MOSAIC’ Process
Writing, recording & touring ‘MOSAIC’ with Pnut of 311 Welcome to 311 week on Artist Waves. 311 recently celebrated 27 years strong— with all five original members. The band’s full ride is one of immense creativity and honesty, that ultimately has home-brewed a...
Danny Masterson: The Power of in My Life & Career
With: Danny Masterson of ‘The Ranch’, ‘That 70’s Show’ The Role of Music in My Life: It’s almost more than an influence. It’s always just there. I wake up, shower, get in my car and music is playing. Then I get into my dressing room and put on my iTunes. I’ve...
Interview: Art Alexakis of Everclear — The Resonance of ‘So Much for the Afterglow’
Celebrating 20 years — talking past, present & future of Everclear Everclear is currently in the home stretch of a 34-date So Much For the Afterglow 20th anniversary tour. Celebrating the bands most successful selling album has been an inspiring experience for...
Mother Nature: The Ultimate Artist
Photos from the Road — Beauty, Power, & Destruction A few images I’ve captured in my travels through the plains states over the past few years. No Photoshop used — Colors provided by Mother Nature No Photoshop needed — Scary color provided by Mother Nature By no...
Logan Lynn: The Importance of Pride Month in Music & Community
My Journey: from Pride to my new record, with: Logan Lynn What Pride Month Means to Me: Music and video has always been a way for me to push back on dominant culture. As a queer youth, making songs about coming to terms with my own sexuality and exit from the...
Digster Playlist of the Week: Featuring Phoenix, X Ambassadors, Lorde & More
The “At Work” Playlist We are thrilled to be working with Digster Playlists from Universal Music Group! Digster is an ideal way to discover new music from your favorite artists as they provide links to curated playlists on Spotify and other streaming platforms. This...
Emerson Hart: Performing Live at the Stanley Cup — My Passion for the Nashville Predators
With: Tonic frontman, Emerson Hart My Nashville Background: I moved to Nashville in 2000. My family has been season ticket holders since day one of the Predators franchise. My father-in-law went to St. Lawrence University. He played hockey growing up. A lot of players...
Interview: The Moments of Lifehouse
Jason Wade and Bryce Soderberg talk ‘Greatest Hits’, Songwriting & Touring with Switchfoot “If a song is going to mean something to somebody else, it has to mean something to me first.” ~ jason wade Lifehouse will release their first hits compilation, Lifehouse:...
Hank Williams Jr.,
Featuring: Hank Williams Jr., Tyler Hubbard, Brian Kelley & Jason Derulo Photo by: Jeremy Westby — Webster PR ESPN’s Monday Night Football will feature the return of its iconic anthem this fall when legendary country singer Hank Williams Jr. kicks off the weekly...
Inside Jack White’s Incredible Third Man Records
A tour and pictorial of the Nashville gem My first thought as I got out of the car at Third Man Records in Nashville, TN was — this feels right. I had no idea where I was having never been to Nashville before, but something about the industrial street on the edge of...
10 Stunning Ocean Lyrics In Support of World Ocean Day
Featuring: Jack Johnson, Pearl Jam, The Beach Boys & The Beatles & More: June 8th — World Oceans Day is a global day of ocean celebration and collaboration for a better future. World Oceans Day.org serves as the central coordinating platform for World Oceans...
Pete Townshend: On ‘Quadrophenia’ Live with a Symphony
Four U.S. shows in September. “I couldn’t be more excited” featuring Pete Townshend Photo by: Andrew Benge/GettyThe Who’s Pete Townshend is transporting Classic Quadrophenia to U.S. audiences this September for a series of four special performances featuring music...
Blink 182: Behind the New Video For ‘Home is Such a Lonely Place’
Mark Hoppus & Director, Jason Goldwatch share the meaning behind the video After delivering one of the most anticipated albums of 2016, Blink 182 is back with a new video for their song, “Home is Such a Lonely Place”, directed by Jason Goldwatch. The video is out...
Checking in with Sofi Savage From the Hard-Driving Rock Duo, The UNIT
On the band’s new music and motivation Loud and aggressive rock duo (Sofi Savage — vocals/guitar & Hutch Hostile — drums) from Long Beach, CA. The UNIT gets straight to the point with deep grooves, heavy riffs, big drums and a powerful combination of melodic...
Digster Playlist of the Week: Featuring Kendrick Lamar, Imagine Dragons, Halsey & More
Music You Should Know photo by Drew Gurian We are thrilled to be working with Digster Playlists from Universal Music Group! Digster is an ideal way to discover new music from your favorite artists as they provide links to curated playlists on Spotify and other...
SHOP — 20% of all Artist Waves Merch Orders to be Donated to Team Gleason
Make a difference supporting Team Gleason all June and July We are thrilled to relay — for June and July, 20% of all Artist Waves merch orders will be donated to Team Gleason! Olive Green Flex FitsTeam Gleason is an organization driven to generate public awareness for...
Inside The Unparalleled Creativity of Foo Fighters
From Robert Lang to “Run” The surprise we all woke up to on June 1st. The kind that was desperately needed. Foo Fighters sticking to their roots, deliver yet again, another breath of (saggy) fresh air. Left under the tree, was a glowing new rock explosion laced with a...
Grey Gersten: An Overnight, 9-Hour Record Release Event
Behind the unique launch of ‘Naked Light’ with: Grey Gersten New York City artist/musician Grey Gersten’s new album Naked Light, will be released on June 9th. Naked Light burns with the rawness of Neil Young and glows with the otherworldliness of Brian Eno....
BottleRock Napa Valley Festival 2017 — In 10 Stunning Photos
A pictorial review BottleRock Napa Valley just wrapped up its fifth annual festival this past weekend. The unique three-day event held in the heart of Napa, CA features top artists on four music stages, plus the infamous BottleRock culinary stage showcasing...
Michael J. Murray: Inside My Art — 360 Degree Spherical Panoramic Photographs
My unique process with: Michael J. Murray My Background: My journey began working as an assistant for commercial and advertising photographers in Rochester, NY about 20 years ago. There was a time when I thought that was my path. What I realized, thankfully, was that...
Meet mrcoolo: The Incredible 9-Year-Old Singer, Drummer, Guitar & Piano Player
The phenom rocks Guns N’ Roses, Michael Jackson, Adele & more Meet mrcoolo — a nine-year-old musical phenom who plays guitar, ukulele, piano, drums and sings. We’ll let the music do the talking. See for yourself: “Sweet Child O’ Mine” by: Guns N’ Roses “Man in the...
Craig Wedren: Writing “No Estoy Triste” for ‘How to be a Latin Lover’
Inside My Creative Process — with: Craig Wedren Photo by: Robyn Von SwankCraig Wedren wrote and produced the song “No Estoy Triste” from the critically acclaimed film, How to be a Latin Lover. For Wedren, his musical journey all started back with his hardcore punk...
Dear Chris Cornell, Thank Your For Everything
My son Jake drew me the picture on the left, completely unprompted one day. I came home from work and he said, “Dad, I made this for you at school. It’s a stage. Someday you will be on that stage working with Chris Cornell.” It’s been front and center on my desk ever...
Interview: Skating Polly – New Trick
We chat with Kelli Mayo and Peyton Bighorse of Skating Polly, the rising stars of the post punk/grunge sound Kelli Mayo of Skating Polly You know the look, … the smile. The one given with great pride by a parent, teacher, or mentor when they realize their child or...
The Chris Cornell I’ll Remember
Memory of the Smile and Photo Tribute Chris Cornell 2015 May 18th, 2017 — Waking up to the news of Chris Cornell’s passing today was difficult for me. Emotional thoughts and memories washed over and through me like sets of uncontrollable waves. One memory stuck out…...
Passafire: How Reggae Music Has Influenced My Life:
With Ted Bowne, Passafire guitarist/vocalist photo by: Cedric Smith Around the same time I was learning to skate a half-pipe (12 yrs old) I went to Jamaica with my family on vacation. My mom told me that if I brought things I grew out of or didn’t want anymore I could...
How MLB Ballparks Turn Into Magical Concert Venues
Behind the Scenes of Production, with Live Nation’s Mike Marchetti Pearl Jam at Fenway Park. Photo by Mark Clavin August 5, 2016, Pearl Jam at Fenway Park: I was seated/standing/jumping/dancing literally right on top of second base at Fenway Park, in a section that...
The Inspiration of Alter Bridge in 10 Stunning Lyrics
Let the wind carry you home Photo by: William Burkle “A lot of it is just my approach to life. The same is true for Mark (Tremonti). Just trying to persevere is not always easy. You’ll always have your ups and downs, but remembering that you have to push through...
Jonny Lang: Behind The New Record ‘Signs’
Lang discusses his first record in four years Jonny Lang has announced a brand new studio album, Signs. His first album in four years will be released on August 25 in Europe and September 8th in North America. The lead song off the record, “Make It Move” can now be...
Kevin Calaba: My Journey From Stars of Track and Field to AirLands
Chaos Theory Engines: Music has been there all along. Through the addictions, the mushrooms, the sold-out hometown shows, the first time on the radio, the gig posters, the best friends, the broken marriage, the chipped teeth, the muggings, the pistol whippings, the...
Interview: Exene Cervenka — Reflecting on 40 Years of X
Discussing the incredible journey of the legendary LA band X, with lead singer, Exene Cervenka “We represent individuality and I think that’s the highest art form on the planet. Being you is the greatest art form there is.” About 10 minutes into our conversation, X...
Checking In with Kill Vargas
Chat with drummer Logan Bush — What’s going on in Kansas? Kill Vargas — Austin Engler, Griffin Bush & Logan Bush I recently ran across an album named “AGITATOR” by a band named Kill Vargas. Never heard of them…Gave it a listen and was instantly impressed with the...
The Inspiration of Brandi Carlile — 5 Beautiful Lessons From ‘Cover Stories’
How Carlile continues to make a difference Downpour: “You’re like the tide in the deep blue. Cause you’re always there when I need you.” June 1, 2011: My introduction to the passion of Brandi Carlile. Having been familiar with her music, I finally had the chance to...
A Look Into 20 Years of Phish Food — With: Ben & Jerry’s
Phish & Ben & Jerry’s. One of the more unique & successful partnerships. “I feel like Ben & Jerry’s has been incredibly lucky to be connected with Phish. The band and their music and their fans and everything they stand for is right up our alley. It’s...
Inside Rockin’ 1000’s Next Incredible Adventure
With Founder, Fabio Zaffagnini & Courmayeur Major, Fabrizia Derriard Still one of my favorite topics to write about — the ever inspiring Rockin’ 1000. The world’s largest Rock Band, featuring over 1000 musicians, will perform on the roof of Europe from July 28 to...
Taryn Daly: My Journey & Career In Radio
With KISW DJ & Social Media Director, Taryn Daly My Background: I was born and raised in Seattle where I lived with my parents, two sisters and brother until I was 12. I was pretty obsessed with KUBE 93.3, even going to their Sweet 16th Birthday Party back in the...
Interview: Tony Scalzo — The Return of Fastball
Discussing the new record, Austin, TX & 20 years as a band with Fastball frontman, Tony Scalzo photo by Sandra Dahdah It’s an exciting time for the Austin native — rock band, Fastball. Their new record, Step Into Light, will be released on May 19th, their first...
How Amanda Palmer’s ‘The Art of Asking’ Impacted My Life
And it’s correlation to our first six months of Artist Waves Art by Rebeka Rose May 2015: I brought my ipad with me to Fenway Park. Stuffed every metal inch of it into my side pocket. “Why don’t you leave it here at my apartment and I’ll bring it to the office for you...
Deaf Poets: How Having Our Song in ‘Tony Hawk Pro Skater 5’ Impacted Our Lives
By: Sean Wouters of Deaf Poets Ever wonder what it’s like to have your song in a video game? One of the more successful gaming series the past 18 years has come from the legendary Skateboarder, Tony Hawk. A crucial element to each game is the music that is paired with...
Bloc Party’s Kele Okereke Shares The Meaning Behind His New Song ‘Yemaya’
With: Bloc Party Frontman, Kele Okereke ‘Yemaya’ is the first song to be released by Kele Okereke under his full name, following two acclaimed solo records as Kele, The Boxer and Trick, and five albums as the frontman of unparalleled British band Bloc Party. “In the...
Big Mess — IMC’s Alternative Band of the Year
Interview — Meet the fun-loving winners of Indie Music Channel’s 2017 Award Big Mess — John Garber , Dave Carradi, Bernie Deal & Chad Carrier -Indie Music Channels 2017 Best Alternative Band Award Winners There’s something still reassuring in the world when good...
Why Incubus Is State of the Art
One of today’s most unique and genuine bands Photo by: Brantley Gutierrez Wednesday, September 19, 2001. Boston, MA: I was 20 years-old, two weeks into my junior year of college and a mess. The imaginable horror of 9/11 was just eight days earlier. After a week, the...
Checking In With Maybird — On the Influence of Rochester, Collaborating With Patrick Carney and the…
A chat with Josh Netsky on tour kick-off eve Maybird starts their 15 date tour tomorrow in Atlanta. The band has been hard at work since the release of their EP Turning Into Water on Danger Mouse’s label 30th Century Records last year. Known for creating timeless...
Inside My Drum Cave — With Professional Drummer, Jonathan Ulman
A drummer’s paradise Jonathan Ulman, Boston’s 2016 “Session Musician of the Year,” has become one of the more notable and in-demand drummers on the east coast. At a glance, Ulman’s calendar consists of: • Being on road for 135+ shows a year both nationally and...
The Inspiration of Foo Fighters — in 10 Stunning Lyrics
Accompanied by the artwork of Diogo da Silva “My Hero” “February Stars” “Learn to Fly” “Next Year” “Times Like These” “Long Road to Ruin” “Statues” “Home” “These Days” “I Should Have Known”All artwork by Diogo da Silva — follow on Instagram here: If you enjoyed,...
Checking In With Horizon Records — The Passion of Record Store Day
With Horizon Records Owner, Gene Berger Artist Waves is a proud supporter of Record Store Day — coming up this Saturday, April 22nd. Horizon Records is an old-school record store filled to the max with eclectic vinyl, CD’s, DVD’s and books. Set into a converted gas...
Inside Record Store Day — at Amoeba Music
With Amoeba owner, Marc Weinstein Artist Waves is a proud supporter of Record Store Day — coming up this Saturday, April 22nd. Amoeba Music, is the world’s largest independent record store. They draws all kinds of customers seeking rare, hard-to-find and not-so-hard...
311’s Incredible New Fan Interactive Album Cover
With insight from Nick Hexum and Chad Sexton The album cover of 311’s new record, MOSAIC serves as a tribute to the bands faithful hive ~ the fans. The image you see above is comprised of nearly 10,000 photos submitted by 311 fans (and a handful from 311 band...
My First Concert: Why Stevie Wonder at Madison Square Garden Will Forever Resonate
1986. Age 5 I remember the lights that illuminated the stage in an otherwise all-dark room. I remember the drive into Manhattan from New Jersey at an hour that felt like the middle of the night. I remember dancing with my mother. I remember my sister accidentally...
Interview: Kevin Martin — The Passion of Candlebox
Talking past, present and future of Candlebox with frontman, Kevin Martin Photo by: Anthony Frisketti “I never look at any song on the setlist and think — I don’t want to play that tonight. I’m thankful for that.” Candlebox’s latest record, Disappearing in Airports,...
Checking in With Blaire Alise: The Inspiration of 60’s Music
With Blaire Alise & The Bombshells Blaire Alise, a 20-year-old Detroit native, is leading the vanguard of a new generation in garage-pop, embodying the swagger of early 60’s rock, to edgier avant-garde proto-psychedelia, to classic bubblegum-pop whimsy, to a...
Anthrax Live In 10 Stunning Photos
A pictorial review Anthrax: Live at The Dome at Oakdale in Wallingford CT. 4/4/17 Catch Anthrax on tour now. For tour dates & more visit: Anthrax.com If you enjoyed, please recommend by clicking the heart below Follow Artist Waves on: Facebook, Twitter &...
How School of Rock MA is Helping Kids Rock on Stage and in Life
With Massachusetts franchise owners, Bill Galatis, Shawn Garrity and Ed Jackowski School of Rock is a performance based music school that offers lessons in guitar, bass, piano, keyboards and vocals. Aside from the individual development aspect, students are grouped...
Danny Clinch: Discusses Three of His Classic Pearl Jam Photos
Behind the Lens with: Danny Clinch Welcome to Artist Waves’ Pearl Jam week. Leading up to their Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction on Friday, we will have one unique feature per day as a small token of our appreciation, and in effort to give back to band to that...
The Inspiration of Pearl Jam in 10 Stunning Lyrics
Accompanied by original art Original art by Frenchy(c) Welcome to Artist Waves’ Pearl Jam week. Leading up to their Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction on Friday, we will have one unique feature per day as a small token of our appreciation, and in effort to give...
My Journey: Becoming Scarlet Sails
With Olya and Brian Viglione Background: Olya Viglione found a song in her heart at the age of five and knew music would define the rest of her life. She learned piano under strict tutelage at the Moscow Prokofiev School of Music №1, playing classic pieces...
