Interviews and Features on Pop Artists
americana, making a Scene, roots, roots rock, singer-songwriter, songwriter
HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents an Interview with The Twins of Franklin The Twins of Franklin are not in fact twins, but best friends who fell in love belting show tunes and classical arias together in a dorm room. In the fifteen years since, they still have a lot in common. They’ve both become […]
americana, blues, blues rock, indie Blues, making a Scene, Rock, roots, roots rock
HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Orianthi Orianthi could not have known when she picked up a guitar at the age of 6, her life would never be the same. Her instant affinity for the instrument quickly grew into a full-blown love affair. Born into a Greek family in the southern Australian […]
americana, making a Scene, roots, roots rock, singer-songwriter, songwriter
HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents an Interview with The Weekend Lovers Good vibes, great friendships, and a love for all things funky — these are the ingredients that brought The Weekend Lovers together in the spring of 2022.Each of the group’s members — Noelle Vocelka (lead vocals), Zach Sutton (lead guitar, vocals) Brennan Fussman […]
americana, pop, Rock, roots, roots rock, songwriter
HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Jann Klose JANN KLOSE is an award-winning* pop singer-songwriter, who has released seven albums and two EPs. Klose was raised in Kenya, South Africa, Germany and the United States. His recent singles “Sugar My,” “Flesh and Blood,” “Love You the Most,” and “Pilot Light” have accumulated […]
americana, electropop, Indie Rock, lia hide, making a Scene, pop, Rock, roots
HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Lia Hide Lia Hide is the prolific lady of Greece’s dark, progressive, alt-pop. Her latest effort, The Missing Fourth Guest, is the fourth album by the Athenian avant-pop artist. The Missing Fourth Guest borrows its title from Plato’s ‘Timeaus’ dialogue opening line and discusses the emotional struggles […]
americana, blues, blues rock, indie Blues, judith hill, making a Scene, pop, roots, roots rock, soul
HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Grammy Award winning artist Judith Hill Judith Glory Hill is a Grammy Winning singer-songwriter from Los Angeles, California. She has provided backing vocals for such artists as Michael Jackson and Josh Groban. In 2009, Hill was chosen as Jackson’s duet partner for the song “I Just […]
americana, blues, blues rock, crystal starr, indie Blues, pop, roots, roots rock, soul
HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents an interview with Crystal Starr Power house singer and two time award winning Retro pop recording artist Crystal Starr is an incredible timeless singer-songwriter from La puente, California. Crystal is not just your ordinary recording artist, she is a legend in the making. Impacting over 1 million kids […]
americana, dirty dancing, making a Scene, pop, roots, songwriter
HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents an Interview with John DeNicola An Academy Award-winning songwriter, John DeNicola has channeled his lifelong passion for music into a remarkably vibrant career in the recording industry. His songwriting successes include co-writing the hit singles “(I’ve Had) The Time of My Life” and “Hungry Eyes” for the Dirty Dancing […]
big band, jazz, making a Scene, pop, roots, shaun johnson
HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Shaun Johnson Ever heard of a big band covering Spiderman? Get ready, my friend. We’re happy to introduce you to what we call the new evolution of big band music – born of rebellion – and we owe it to Sinatra to keep that evolution alive […]
bev, indie pop, Indie Rock, making a Scene, roots
HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Bev! From Minneapolis, MN, indie pop/rock artist Bev has been making albums and playing shows since 2010. Previously performing under the name, Niki Becker, she changed her name to Niki Beverly (in honor of her deceased mother) after her divorce in 2018 and began performing under […]
blues, blues-rock, indie Blues, Katarina Pejak, making a Scene, pop, roots, roots rock
HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Katarina Pejak Katarina Pejak is a blues singer, songwriter and piano player and a Ruf Records recording artist. She is best known for her eclectic musical approach – her style lives on the crossroads of American music genres such as blues, soul, folk and jazz. Katarina […]
emily cole, indie, making a Scene, pop, songwriter
HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Emily Cole! One would be hard pressed to discover an artist as unique in talent and personality as vocalist, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist Emily Cole. From her brightly colored hair to her sound that infuses indie pop with shades of alternative, to her loving and quirky relationship […]
americana, Austin, Country, indie, kitty coen, making a Scene, pop, roots
HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Kitty Coen Kitty Coen is a singer-songwriter based in Austin, TX. Kaleidoscopic and hopelessly romantic, Coen’s voice pulses through the listener and lingers with a haunting essence thereafter. Paired with booming bass guitar, energetic electric guitar, funky synth, and infectious drum patterns, Kitty Coen brings a […]
cd review, indie, Laila bailai, making a Scene, out of dust, pop
Laila Biali Out of Dust Self-released (in U.S.) labels elsewhere We are reminded constantly that some of the best music comes from across our northern border. Just this week we heard again from Canadian genre-defying Basia Bulat, a three-time Polaris Music Prize finalist and three-time Juno Award nominee, who released Are You in Love? This […]
americana, making a Scene, podcast, roots
HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Paul Childers Paul Childers knew at an early age that music was his path in life. He was so sure of it at age 13 that he essentially locked himself in his room with a guitar. There, he started to put in the hours of practice […]
ainsley McGray, indie, making a Scene, pop, Rock
HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents an interview with Ainsley McGray Ainsley McGray is a multi-award winning artist. Her emotive, cinematic sound and searing lyrics, packs a rock edge guaranteed to give you an epic experience you won’t forget. From age four, Ainsley’s musical priority has been to create a specific emotion that is built […]
indie, making a Scene, Mikalyn hay, pop, r&B
Home Page Facebook page Making a Scene Talks with Indie Singer/Songwriter Mikalyn Hay! Mikalyn is a unique artist, old soul and world weary and yet so young and fresh. She comes at every song with a deep sense of herself as an artist with an alternative view of what is cool and classic in the same breath. […]
Having released the video for his solo debut single “Dreams” earlier this year, Singer/Songwriter and Producer Jesse Eplan is back at it with yet another brand new video debut! His latest single “Desire” showcases not only the young star’s voice and skill as a talented producer, but his songwriting ability with a message of perseverance […]
Ian McLagan, Rock, Rod Stewart
Ian McLagan R.I.P. Obit – Rod Stewart side-man focus: www.CultureFactory.fr About ten days ago I received a list of promo CD’s from the good folks at the Culture Factory label, on that list were four Rod Stewart albums each with Ian McLagan on keyboards. At the time of my request I didn’t know of McLagan’s […]
