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Jan 24 Feature
Love and Death and Resurrection
After an eight year hiatus, Love and Death return with 'Perfectly Preserved,' an eclectic and personal release for nu-metal icon and frontman Brian 'Head' Welch. Still at the heart of it all, the man with the dreads details his life in the spotlight after returning to Korn, the launch of a holistic recovery center, and his spearheading of an autobiographical documentary. As fresh as he's ever been at 50 years old, he's still got more to give.
Danielle Martin on Love and Death
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Dec 12 Feature
Droning On
The world came to a halt in 2020, but London-based Drones trudged on, giving a voice to the hurt that circulates with (or without) a pandemic: "You shouldn’t underestimate the power of writing things down or literally speaking them out loud, which I’m learning. I’m glad I made these songs, no matter how personal they are."
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Nov 11 Feature
Seaway's Big Fall
Planned for the summer, 'Big Vibe' was moved to the Fall as COVID swept the nation. It turns out, the vibes were exactly the breath of fresh air we needed. HM contributing writer Danielle Martin talks with Seaway vocalist Ryan Locke about the band's new era, how they formed their sound for 2020, and why Harry Styles belongs in their lives.
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Nov 7 Reviews
It's All Worth Living For
Levi the PoetReview by Danielle Martin
Levi the Poet just released a coffee table book. Right? It’s full-color, thick stock, high-quality imagery and design, but, as soon as you crack the cover, you realize how...
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Sep 28 Feature
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Sep 1 Feature
HM Magazine Turns 35
In 1985, Doug Van Pelt photocopied a letter-sized sheets of paper, bound them together, and handed them out in person on the campus of the University of Texas at Austin. It's all digital now, but, along the way, Van Pelt stirred up quite a few waves, played some seriously heavy music, and made a few friends along the way. Here: A quick look back at the magazine's 35-year history with Van Pelt and new owner, David Stagg.
Danielle Martin on HM Magazine
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Aug 6 Reviews
In the Mo(u)rning
BareheartReview by Danielle Martin
First impressions are everything with new artists, bringing their shiniest work to the table, enticing an audience, putting out their heart for the world to see. What’s rare is...
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Jun 24 Feature
The Pop-Punk Silver Lining
"I would hope from all of this madness we will come out of it and we're better equipped to understand and have compassion for each other." Releasing a new album during an historical epoch is certainly unique, and, for Neck Deep's 'All Distortions are Intentional,' the band looks to the future with a hopeful – and, yes, unique – approach.
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May 25 Reviews
Bullet-Made Tambourine
Mike HranicaReview by Danielle Martin
“Think about the scramble; everyone counting the days rather than the details.” It’s a simple statement that screams into the echo chamber of quarantine life, written well before the...
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May 22 Feature
PR in the Time of Pandemic
No one knows artists better than Amy Sciarretto, industry veteran and President of Atom Splitter PR. So when the world hit pause and artists had to call an audible, there is no one better to talk to about how those bands are pivoting in a new reality. Sciarretto talks to us from her own home in New Jersey about how the pandemic is affecting artists, their process of undergoing transition, and how it's going to change music – maybe in great and unexpected ways.
Danielle Martin on Amy Sciarretto
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Apr 24 Feature
Jake Luhrs Wants to Help You
August Burns Red released their eighth album, 'Guardians,' earlier this month when the rest of the world came to a halt. And amidst an enveloping and oppressive anxiety and uncertainty, Jake Luhrs has learned to thrive. We talk to Luhrs about the new world, the new album, but, most importantly, how to get help and stay grounded when every day looks exactly like the last.
Danielle Martin on August Burns Red
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About Danielle Martin
- Danielle Martin is a native Oregonian whose passion lies in writing and music. When not pursuing one of the two, she is soaking up life with her husband, family, compadres, and dog Lloyd. She blogs about her thoughts on music in The Melodious Review, and life in general in The Quarter Life Epiphanies.