INTERVIEW: Kim Ware Becomes More Direct in “Homely”

INTERVIEW: Kim Ware Becomes More Direct in “Homely”

ByRachel CholstMar 17, 2023

Adobe & Teardrops favorite Kim Ware is back for more with her upcoming album, Homely. After a lockdown-inspired move to her home state of North Carolina, Homely finds Ware stripping things down from her jangle rock-inspired folk with her band…

INTERVIEW: The Empty Page Take a Stand, Give In to Process

INTERVIEW: The Empty Page Take a Stand, Give In to Process

ByRachel CholstMar 8, 2023

Manchester, UK’s indie rock band The Empty Page is readying their sophomore album, and their recent song “Level Sedentary” shows the duo is giving no quarter. A song devoted to introversion that takes cues from post-punk luminaries, Kel’s vocals give…

INTERVIEW: Rook Richards Revels in the Past

INTERVIEW: Rook Richards Revels in the Past

ByRachel CholstMar 6, 2023

Rook Richards writes music from the heart and for the people, exploring concepts of heartache and the importance of  perseverance in the life long pursuit of love and happiness. His overall message is one of hope, optimism and positivity. Creating…

INTERVIEW: Ariel Bui Surges Forward on “Sixteen”

INTERVIEW: Ariel Bui Surges Forward on “Sixteen”

ByRachel CholstOct 31, 2022

Ariel Bui is a musical artist, activist & educator based out of Nashville, TN, where she also runs music school Melodia Studio. “As a woman of many hats, I am driven by a desire to live a meaningful existence, hoping…

Katy Guillen & The Drive Find Lessons Everywhere

Katy Guillen & The Drive Find Lessons Everywhere

ByRachel CholstSep 22, 2022

Katy Guillen (guitar) and Stephanie Williams (drums) – dropped their first EP, Dream Girl, right before the 2020 lockdown, leaving them without opportunities to perform live. In their basement rehearsal space, they spent the year learning home recording and pre-production techniques,…