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Winter’s Descent Conducts Chaos with “Black Magic Symphony”

Released in early February, Winter’s Descent comes out swinging again with an even heavier hitting single, “Black Magic Symphony” that showcases so many strands of growth from these Pittsburgh native headbangers. The track starts off with a killer bass and cymbal groove that washes into the main riff, and you’re instantly on the ride of…

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Hayley and Josh Celebrate New Album

In August, Hayley Dailey had told me how she and Josh were planning to close out October with a show/CD Release party with their bandmates for their most recent record, The Hayley and Josh Album. The 11 tracks had been released during Covid and did not get near the amount of traction they deserved. Having…

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Smoke Rising – Stoner Podcast Shines Light on Local Bands

The West Coast hosts a quickly growing online podcast called Local Band Smokeout. Its’ host BG, is just what you would expect from a video podcast host from in the West Coast; a  dude with a cool attitude,  a heavily tattooed pothead with an obvious passion for local and lesser known bands and artists from…

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‘Music Makes Me’ – Something New

Most weeks I have an artist or two I haven’t heard before that make my Music Makes Me playlist. But this week 6 of the 7 artists I have featured are all ones that I had not listened to before this week. I enjoy listening to old favorites but there is nothing like discovering something…

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‘Music Makes Me’ – Writer’s Block

If you have been following my articles over the past year you have seen me talk about a variety of topics. I have let you into my life by sharing stories about how music has played a big part of my life. Recently I wrote about how the music world came together after the tragedies of…

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‘Music Makes Me’ – What If?

Last week’s Music Makes Me was an article remembering the attacks of 9/11 and the music industry’s response to the events of that day. An event that happened to me in my personal life just today promoted my topic for this week’s topic, “What If?” Last Thursday started out like most other days. I woke…

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‘Music Makes Me’ – Local Music

Last week was an article that I talked about the sad loss of one of rock and roll’s legends Charlie Watts. Most people who are fans of rock and roll know the name Charlie Watts. But at one time in his life, that was not the case. His family and friends would only have known…

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Find Your MUSE(ic) – Featured Video of the Week – Alter The Design

Featured video of the week: Alter The Design – Rock/Alternative – Pittsburgh, PA – Video Title: Feathers This week we broke the news that Alter The Design has an Upcoming Show with Puddle of Mudd. That’s happening December 8th, but just three short days later Undivided will drop! Physical copies and new merchandise are available the night of the…

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Find Your MUSE(ic): Video of the Week – Homicide Black

Featured Video of the Week: Homicide Black – Heavy Metal – Pittsburgh, Pa This weeks featured video is from Homicide Black – their third release from the brand new EP The Road to Hell.  Usually known for lyrical storytelling just as much as their crushing metal, We Will Remain shows the diversity of these multi-talented professionals. This is relaxed, softer,…

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