Ready for another selection of music videos from new, familiar, and internationally renowned independent artists? Then prepare yourself for the sixth episode of Bongo Boy Rock n’ Roll TV – it’s another audiovisual delight courtesy of bands you love, and those you’ll surely love after a singular listen. Now, let’s watch/listen to this brand-spankin’-new compilation of dependable and up-and-coming independent musicians. Wait. Where can I watch this episode of Bongo Boy Rock n’ Roll TV?Having premiered Tuesday, June 4th, 2024 on Ch. 29 in Portland, Oregon, this episode will remain in heavy rotat ..read more

‘Dual diagnosis’ is a term that refers to the coexistence of psychiatric disorders and substance abuse. For the duo Dual Diagnosis, it signifies their own personal struggle with inner demons, turning it into powerful music that can heal. This name reflects their mission, opening the door to a world where rap merges with rock to address mental health issues, trauma, and resilience. Since the early 2000s, Dual Diagnosis has been a force in underground music. With his brother Paulie Walnutz, Mad Mike has created a special brand of hardcore hip hop mixed with rock elements, resulting in a raw and ..read more

G Clef Fusion, aka Chuck Moyer, finally did it. He incorporated it in previous releases, but now, with the release of Tales from the Long Tail, G Clef Fusion dives headfirst and fearless into the realm of melodic, precise but boundless, long-form progressive rock. With a title that recalls two oft-cited progressive rock masterpieces (Trick of the Tail and Tales from Topographic Oceans), the ninth part of G Clef Fusion’s Experiments and Explorations series is a multi-part, 20-ish-minute epic comparable to those wrought and expressed during rock’s most experimental, elemental phase. Ready to ind ..read more

Named after jazz vocal luminary Billie “Lady Day” Holiday, The Lady Day Big Band is South Africa’s very first all-women big band ensemble. After garnering international acclaim through various festival appearances, this incredible band recently debuted their very first album – Livus’umoya. On a mission to uplift women and foster social unity, Livus’umoya is a mixture of brand-new orchestrated tunes and big band interpretations of South African classics. Ready to delve into this amazing melange of jazz, big band, and South African sway? Let’s talk about it. Wait. Who does what? The band was f ..read more

Stevie 808, born Steven DiPietro, has been deeply immersed in the world of music from a young age, a testament to his unwavering passion. His musical journey commenced at the tender age of six when he first strummed a guitar, igniting a spark that would fuel his lifelong devotion. By the age of 14, Stevie 808 was already recording and producing his own music, driven by an insatiable desire to express himself through sound. His commitment to his craft is palpable, as he constantly seeks to broaden his musical knowledge and skills. At 15, he acquired his first microphone and began experimenting ..read more

Below, you can read our interview with artist Jimmy Mallia. Hi Jimmy! Could you please introduce yourself and give us a brief overview of your musical career and what you do? I’ve just begun releasing music within the last year. Although I was in business for over 30 years, I’ve been writing songs for 16 years and decided it was time to try my hand at releasing some. I released a song called “Hey Hey” in October 2023, and it did pretty well on Spotify and YouTube. After that, I released “Cover Me” and recently, a song called “Go Wrong.” All of my songs tend to be on the storytelling and ballad ..read more

Pop, EDM, and metal outfit Nanoblu’s latest effort, Hero of the World, has one goal…Okay, more than one goal: to offer escape; to create happiness; to offer danceable, catchy messages of positivity, motivation, and inspiration. Hero of the World is here to help minimize stress and get you through that daily mountain of tough and touchy stuff. Ready to sing along, loudly, in the car, and thoroughly lose those mundane human blues? Let’s hit the highlights.What we’re digging (i.e., those aforementioned highlights)… One of the group’s personal favorites, “Limitless,” kicks off with spacey chimes ..read more

Below, you can read our interview with Pablo Cuneo of Nanoblu and listen to his album Hero of the World. Check out our full music review of Hero of the World here. Q: Great to be speaking with you, Pablo! We last interviewed you quite a few years ago – 2017 to be exact. What new developments have occurred in your music career since then? A: Nanoblu made an EP called Magical Memories which was really fun to make because we explored love songs instead of fast beat style songs only. Nanoblu played shows and had fun. I also did some singles called Cherish The Day and City Sessions giving an e ..read more

Ark of Music regular David Zee, often utilizing the Zanilonia moniker, has been making original music since the late 1990s. Upon creating and releasing music during those embryonic years, he discovered the name “David Zee,” in various configurations, was quite popular. To dismantle any continuing confusion, and to revisit, upgrade, and re-release one of his earliest collections – a rock-focused work that received considerable local radio airplay – David Zee added his middle name (Anthony), and released a remastered, re-monikered version of his classic album, Can’t Sit Still.  Can the ecl ..read more

Jared Mancuso had a name problem. Releasing previous material under his own name, he found this to be problematic when announcing his band during live shows; it didn’t quite roll off the tongue, or properly capture his musical mystique. During a conversation with friends regarding “significant others,” Jared recommended a more palatable acronym: “S.O.” Although the new label didn’t stick, there was something compelling about the phonetic pronunciation (and “S.O.”, coincidentally, were the last two letters in “Mancuso”). So, as if by fate, the phonetic “Esso” became the new name for Jared Manc ..read more