On The Back Edge Of The Beat
Chris Hedden, Daniel Jenkins, Vivienne AertsWelcome to independent music writing that digs deeper than the headlines, listens harder than the algorithms, and is more thoughtful than AI between the back edges of the beat.
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K. Walsh Makes Us Aware Of Our World's Fragility And Just How Critical That "Forest Rain" Is On Charity Single
I love when music can help to boost a cause or make a difference in the world. Depending on the issue, some efforts can be divisively charged or polarizing (something singer-songwriter Ken Newman eloquently deconstructs in his recent, incis...
Indie Musicians Taking Over Through Talent: Zachary Mason, E.G. Phillips, Dave Vargo, James Tonic, LoCi Gemini, & pixelgrinder Earned My Ears' Attention This Week
As we draw ever closer to mid-week, time has already felt like it’s slowed down to a crawl given the ongoing, dangerous heat wave we’re apparently going to be dealing with up to (and possibly through) the July 4th holiday. I’m not a person...
We May Never Get The Answers, But Ken Newman Still Points Us To Important Questions With "Who Are The Bad Guys"
Photo Credit: Karen Cooper
One of the oldest pieces of advice you may receive in this life is to never bring up religious or political topics while talking with someone. I wouldn’t say I completely disagree with that logic (for a variety o...
Vivienne Aerts Powers One Of The Most Intriguingly Masterful, Creative Album Engine Landscapes Of 2026 With New LP Current
I consider every album, EP, and single that’s absorbed by my ears to be a journey. A trek into the soul’s midnight, powered by the blood, sweat, and tears of every creator with the impactful intention and vision to see their story brought t...
"Who Are The Bad Guys," Ken Newman Ponders The Question, We All Look In The Mirror In Interview For New Single
When I recently sat down for an interview with singer-songwriter, philanthropist, and jack-of-all-trades Ken Newman, I only knew a brief summary of his life courtesy of my dear friend in PR Angela Tyler (Muddy Paw here on Substack). Little...
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