NYRMS Archive: Interview: DashǀTen talk debut album, Army ties and playing Warped Tour

(Originally published on Examiner.com on June 24, 2016) Rock trio DashǀTen have been very busy over the last year. Besides releasing their debut full-length  album in May, the band is also one of the most talked about new bands on the 2016 Vans Warped Tour. Singer/bassist Corrin Campbell has been a solo artist for years….

NYRMS Archive: Bringing pop-punk to the masses, idobi Radio continues 17-year rise to the top

(Originally published on Examiner.com on May 18, 2016) It is hard for a small radio station to be a contender in the realm of aural media. Much of the terrestrial and online airwaves are dominated by iHeartRadio, CBS Radio and Cumulus Radio. Online, instant gratification rules with sites like Spotify, Rdio and Pandora, which let…

NYRMS Archive: Interview: Jocelyn and Chris Arndt on ‘Edges,’ balancing music and school

(Originally published on Examiner.com on January 15, 2016) Sister-brother blues-rock duo Jocelyn and Chris Arndt have a lot going for them right now. Earning the number 12 spot on Planet Stereo’s “100 Artists You Must Hear in 2015,” the duo has been taking over the music world with Chris’ masterful guitar playing and Jocelyn’s perfectly…

NYRMS Archive: Interview: HIGHS discuss songwriting, debut full-length album

(Originally published on Examiner.com on January 14, 2016) Alt-pop band HIGHS has been making waves recently with their blend of airy, ethereal synths and guitars and deep lyrics. Currently in the process of completing their debut full-length album, 2016 is poised to be a big year for the band. Formed in 2012 by vocalist/guitarist Doug…

NYRMS Archive: Interview: The Gills talk explosive sound, new album and writing with meaning

(Originally published on Examiner.com on December 12, 2015) The Gills have been bringing their energetic garage-rock sound to audiences for nearly 10 years. Though the band’s members have overcome a lot, their music has been a source of catharsis and enjoyment for both the band and their fans. Made up of singer/guitarist Jesse Wheeler, drummer…