Zachary Campos is an eclectic creator who blurs the lines between musical genres. With his latest single, he adds High Literature to that stew. The track continues a remarkably prolific 2024 for the multifaceted singer, songwriter, and rapper. A veteran of the underground NorCal music scene, San Jose emcee Zachary Campos debuted his current solo project on March 22 of this year. In the six weeks since, he has released three singles, an EP, and a full-length album. With influences ranging from Kendrick Lamar to The Beatles, he has crafted a unique sound built on equal parts sold-school hip-h ..read more

iRiE GooSe is an emerging independent recording artist who made his professional solo recording debut in 2019. However, the young musician’s creative journey began years earlier. As the son of Grammy-winning artist and producer Wayne Rhoden (aka Father Goose), iRiE has been making music his entire life. We first heard from Father Goose Music in February upon the release of his single and video “Calling Me“. That track introduced The Static Dive readers to singer, songwriter, producer, and video director Wayne Rhoden. The Jamaican musician is a veteran recording artist who has worked in genr ..read more

Heidi Elgaard is a veteran independent recording artist who made her professional debut in 1996 with the album The Hazy Blue Project. The record helped make a name for the San Francisco singer-songwriter in her hometown’s legendary music scene. However, not long after its release, Heidi put her solo music career on hold for more than twenty years to focus on raising her family. Prior to embarking on her self-directed hiatus, Heidi Elgaard began work on her sophomore LP with acclaimed producer Ed Goldfarb (Pokemon Series, Apocalypse Now Redux). They joined guitarist Stan Cotey in the private ..read more

Vaporian is an emerging independent electronic recording artist from Greåker, Norway. He made his solo professional debut earlier this month with the video game-themed love song “Game Over”. That track introduced an eclectic composer and producer with a classic synth-powered sound. Influenced by the rise of retro electronic genres like synthwave, 8-bit, chiptunes, and Italo-disco, Vaporian creates groovy 80s-inspired dance and pop tracks. He paints neon tapestries with drum machine beats and sequenced synth arpeggios. The prolific producer has already dropped his second release in as many w ..read more

Maddison Falls is a brand new original rock duo comprised of teenage prodigies Julien Fiore (lead vocals/drums) and Joel Soto (lead guitar). The talented young LA musicians met at their hometown’s annual major music-industry event, NAMM (National Association of Music Merchants). They bonded over their mutual love for composing and performing, and a band was born.  Although Maddison Falls’ guitar/drum arrangement may seem unorthodox, they are actually continuing a great rock & roll tradition. Guitar and drum duos have earned their own chapter in the annals of popular music, with ent ..read more

JusBreezy Music is the professional name of a multifaceted independent recording artist and multi-instrumentalist producer Tabresha Buggs. The South Carolina musician made her solo professional debut in 2023 with a string of experimental nu-jazz grooves. It was the next logical step on a musical journey that began in grade school. An eclectic composer and talented player, JusBreezy Music creates genre-fluid and cross-cultural instrumental pieces. She cites a broad range of iconic artists as inspiration, from Stevie Wonder to Mozart, Nina Simone, Robert Glasper, Esperanza Spalding, Tori Amos ..read more

Zachary Campos keeps the jams coming in 2024. The San Jose-based recording artist has already dropped a remarkable volume of work this year, including two singles, the EP Profound Knowledge, and the full-length LP Funky MC. The records represent just the latest project from a versatile and prolific NorCal musician with a deep catalog of cutting edge indie-rock and hip-hop. With a sound equally influenced by alt-rock, punk, and hip-hop, Zachary Campos pairs an indie aesthetic with the lyrical style and flow of old-school rap. On his latest single and video, the rapper pays tribute to his rec ..read more

Independent recording artist Rob Burlinson has teamed up with a unique new educational brand on his latest single. The Sunderland, UK-based singer-songwriter is a lifelong musician who made his international solo recording debut in 2017. His sound blends soulful storytelling with radio-ready pop melodies. In March, Rob Burlinson introduced a brand new collaboration with the folks at bootheboot.com. The site tells the story of ‘Boo the Boot’, a cartoon shoe who plays soccer for his hometown team. BOOT-OPIA is a city populated by soccer boots and shoes. They are all part of the forthcoming gl ..read more

J+C is the brainchild of veteran New England recording artist and producer named Jeff. The mononymous musician has been playing keys and synths for a number of bands and projects over the past three decades. He launched his new solo project (aka Jeff + Content) in 2021 with the single “Summit”. Since debuting as J+C, the prolific producer has released nineteen singles. He was first bitten by the synth bug at the impressionable age of 7. Watching a rerun of The Monkees TV show, he saw Mickey Dolenz jamming on a Moog, and he was hooked. Jeff points to iconic electronic pioneers like Rush, Cro ..read more

We first heard from Neil Levin in December of last year, upon the release of his album Cosmic Blues. That record introduced The Static Dive readers to a multifaceted singer, songwriter, musician, and surfer from Southern California. The versatile and prolific artist has dropped over two dozen solo releases since his 2020 debut. When not in the studio recording his solo tunes, Neil Levin can usually be found on the stages of Orange County. Best known in his local scene as the frontman of popular jam band counterconformity, he also performs regularly as one half of the western duo Father Son ..read more