From Dawn to Dusk: St. Lucia on Their Expansive Double Album Journey
On December 5, NYC-based husband-and-wife duo St. Lucia (Jean-Philip Grobler & Patti Beranek) finally came out with the second iteration of their expansive double album, Fata Morgana, titled Dusk. The album’s title refers to the transitional period-an in-between space that in this context refers to the album’s exploration of change, ambiguity, and the blending of […]
Sacred Dog Ranch’s Gary and Lisa Wertz: A Journey of Music, Nature, and Reinvention
Gary and Lisa Wertz’s story began 21 years ago in San Francisco when Lisa was in town on business. On one serendipitous night out at the Hush Hush Lounge, she was introduced to Gary by a mutual friend, Donnie. The first thing Lisa thought was, “I hope this is the guy I am supposed to […]
In Her Own Name: Alisa Xayalith On Self-Love and Finding Her Voice
The mid-2010s were undoubtedly a time to be young, reckless, and alive. Our choices in music reflected that, as the rise of indie pop-rock and EDM became one of the core identifiers of growing up as a Millennial. In addition, we had our share of TV shows that defined our generation, and along with them […]
Unmasking Sym Fera: Nick Simmons and Vinnie Ferra on Anonymity, Creative Freedom, and Redefining Alternative Rock
For months, the mystery behind the identities of Sym Fera’s band members kept everyone on their toes. The band captivated listeners from the start with their genre-bending alternative rock sound, turning them into devoted fans who supported the duo by listening to their EPS and venturing to their cryptic shadow live performances that heavily disguised […]
