Urban country artist J. Michael Phillips talks his signing to Slumerican, country music as the voice of the people, and re-inventing yourself By Katharina Moser Faint radio music murmurs out of the car speakers as we take a turn into the direction of South Nashville, country music, it must be. It is Sunday, and itContinue reading “J. Michael Phillips: “The more I learn, the more I live””
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Niko Otis: “I want to bring the protest to the party”
American Indian rapper Niko Otis speaks about his moved pathway as an artist, resistance in music, and a way forward for Native representation. By Katharina Moser It is early evening in the North Bay, and the mild October sun bathes the small town of Petaluma in its auburn light, dipping the rolling Californian hills inContinue reading “Niko Otis: “I want to bring the protest to the party””
Mr. Carmack: “My music is an amalgamation of a lot of cultures”
EDM artist Mr. Carmack talks about cultural expressions, coming from multiple nationalities, the land that was once before – and his upcoming release “Deluge” By Katharina Moser A bright clear sun blazes down from a candy-blue sky for the first time in days, dunking San Francisco and its bay in bright, cheerful light. Its decisiveContinue reading “Mr. Carmack: “My music is an amalgamation of a lot of cultures””
Doobie: “Artists self-sabotage until the songs pour out”
Platinum-certified rapper Doobie talks his shift to rock’n’roll, drug addiction, the long road to sobriety – and that it’s time to be a rock star By Katharina Moser It is afternoon at Dee’s Country Cocktail Lodge, and the iconic bar in Madison, Nashville, is unusually crowded for an early Monday afternoon. SUVs and fancy carsContinue reading “Doobie: “Artists self-sabotage until the songs pour out””
Cowboy Killer: “I’d like to be the soundtrack to this tragic existence that is life”
From a farm in Appalachia to nationwide stages, Cowboy Killer has come a long way: With nothing but the genius of an artist, the rapper and trap grass entrepreneur has turned the pains and troubles of his past into an inspiring journey of overcoming and growth. A conversation about manifesting one’s dreams, the sound ofContinue reading “Cowboy Killer: “I’d like to be the soundtrack to this tragic existence that is life””
Struggle Jennings: “The key to life is falling in love with the journey”
Struggle Jennings talks his new country music projects, playing the stage of the Grand Ole Opry, his friendship with Jelly Roll and the power of change and transformation in life By Katharina Moser It is late evening, car motors are starting out in the yard and the heavy studio doors bang shut behind the lastContinue reading “Struggle Jennings: “The key to life is falling in love with the journey””
Huntley: “Your path and your journey are yours to control”
Blues rock singer and The Voice winner Huntley talks his latest single “Tell Me When It´s Over”, the trials and tribulations of his life and being a single dad on tour By Katharina Moser The characteristic long hair braided down his back, his two feet firmly on the ground, and eyes set thoughtfully on theContinue reading “Huntley: “Your path and your journey are yours to control””
Young Buck: “I put Cashville on the worldwide map, and I did it for my city”
Young Buck talks his upcoming “Renovation” EP, his criminal case, beef with 50 Cent and his unwavering commitment to the fans By Katharina Moser It is a name that has an ominous ring to it – accompanied by the anticipatory feeling that tingles down your back when you know you are in the presence ofContinue reading “Young Buck: “I put Cashville on the worldwide map, and I did it for my city””
Tony Martinez: “I was born to be on stage”
Country singer Tony Martinez talks his upcoming album Everywhere West, his miraculous journey as an artist and his youth in bar rooms and country bands By Katharina Moser It is a melody that stays stuck in your head for days, that makes you hum in the streets or in the subway or at work. ItContinue reading “Tony Martinez: “I was born to be on stage””
Edward Crowe: “You can do a lot in one life time, if you’re conscious of what it is you have to do”
Music industry icon Edward Crowe talks his psychedelic journey, his new cigar brand, and the beauty to the mystery By Katharina Moser The blazing mid-day sun in the spotless, deep-blue Tennessee sky dunks the hills and pathways in dazzling waves of light. The temperatures are rising, and walking up the steep hill paths in EastContinue reading “Edward Crowe: “You can do a lot in one life time, if you’re conscious of what it is you have to do””
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