Tag: local
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Inside the Mind of Justin Vreeland
Illustration courtesy of Rachel Nanos. From the woodsy terrain of New York’s Hudson Valley comes a wayward songwriter with a seemingly infinite flow of inspiration: Justin Vreeland, a now-Savannah resident and sound design student at SCAD. Whether he’s plucking acoustic originals at The Sentient Bean or rocking out at El Rocko lounge, he and his…
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Say AMEN! to Girlfriend From Hell’s Debut EP
Illustration courtesy of Ava O’Connor. “Dear Heavenly Father, I pray that God sends her shitty men until she chooses me. Amen!” That’s the universal prayer of Girlfriend From Hell, Savannah Georgia’s beloved, bratty, punk trio. Made up of Bassist Nat Durham, guitarist Jaida Maceyko, and drummer Alix Lemiere, the Sav locals are kicking off the…
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Real Talk With The Maxines
A Skin Tight deep dive. Photo courtesy of Maya Eiben. “It’s not the size of the dog, it’s the bite of the dog,” chants AJ Grey, prowling through the crowd at El Rocko lounge, piercing fans with an inescapable gaze. Self-described as “grunge with a kiss of metal,” The Maxines are a Savannah-based band bursting…
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New Single by Orange Constant Is a Super Fun Listen
Athens based band The Orange Constant released their new single “Is It Enough” in September. The band has been known to bend and mix genres to create satisfying and catchy tracks. The new single does not disappoint on these fronts In a previous interview with the drummer, he explained that each member contributes songs to…
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Exclusive Interview with Local Artist Klept About Influences and Inspiration
Over spring break, I talked with Klept following a show that I attended of theirs. Here’s the interview that followed. Radio: Did you guys want to describe your music for people that aren’t familiar? Klept: Let’s see, well you know I thought about this a lot. I guess the best way I could describe the…
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The Dollyhoppers Mix Genres to Create Unique Sound on Debut Album
Before jumping into this review, I have a confession to make: I am not an unbiased party. I’ve had the privilege of watching the Dollyhoppers grow and develop, and I’ve also grown as an artist alongside them. They’ve been kind enough to be some of my first clients as an illustrator, and I’m so honored…