Protected: Riffs from the Nile
Over ten years ago, I penned "The Egyptian Bands We Miss" in 2014, reflecting on the groups that had either disbanded or faded into inactivity. Fast forward to 2026,...
Interview with Fiona’s Phobias
Part theatrical horror, part dark cabaret, part gothic metal, part pop punk — and entirely their own thing. Fiona's Phobias, the fiendishly creative duo of enigmatic multi-instrumentalist Nikki Line...
Elegy to the Moon Prove the Local Rock Scene Still Has Fire Left
Starting a band in today's AI-saturated music landscape is no easy feat — but Egyptian young talents Elegy to the Moon are taking on that challenge head-on. Last night,...
Interview with Dave Hunter and the Seven Hundred
Two decades of road-worn Americana wisdom, three acclaimed albums with The Molenes, and a debut record that Dave Hunter himself calls his best yet — Dave Hunter and the...
Interview with Idiot Grins
Six albums deep and still impossible to pin down — that's Idiot Grins in a nutshell. The Oakland, California rock and soul outfit return with "Golf Cart Life", released...
interview with GUIDES
Pittsburgh's GUIDES are back — and they're hitting harder and going deeper than ever. The band's new single "FAILURE/DEFINES" drops June 17th, continuing the emotionally charged momentum of their...