1.1 Scavengers

Aiming to create a space in music where everyone is included, Mallavora take influence from their personal experiences and challenges in life to make emotional tracks. The whole band hopped on a call with me this week to chat about pandemic life, how their favorite artists influence them, and the reason they create music in the first place.

With string-infused tracks and ethereal harmonies, Jocelyn Mackenzie is redefining pop in beautiful ways. Stay tuned to hear about her latest LP, which just dropped today by the way, the divine influence behind her music, and how for her, being an artist is about so much more than music.

We chat with vocalist Tyler Small of Saving Vice, a metalcore outfit hailing from New England. Drawing influence from the 2000’s metal scene, the group utilize anything from synths to drums to lock down heavy hard-hitters and emotional odes. Listen in as Tyler gives the details of the band’s inception and their exciting plans for the future.

Introducing Noija, Swedish post-hardcore four-piece comprised of Nick Serlstedt, Daniel Lundgren, Max Mauritsson, and Ludvig Ottosson. The group take inspiration from many contemporary heavy artists like Bring Me The Horizon and The Plot In You and PVRIS and create melodic metal tracks that are full of meaning.

Meet Those Who Dream! We got on a call with the Australian alt-pop group and, like most of the band’s we’ve had on the show, the duo are all DIY, from touring and music video production to recording. Listen in as the band talk about their hopes, why the make music, and even how their two pets played a part in the creation of the band.

Meet Anemoria, a five-piece prog-rock group that combines the best of punk and rock to create their own version of Swancore. We managed to get the whole band on a call this week, listen in as they talk about their music style and how they create their tracks.

Meet Hollow City! Based in Louisiana, the group take inspiration from a variety of scene faves. Members James Hamann and Zack Keel join us to talk what it was like being a Warped Tour 'barnacle band," upcoming plans and even their experience in a haunted house. . 

Introducing Amarionette! Combining funk, rock and many other styles, the band create prog-pop tunes to get you grooving. Members Nick Raya and Spencer "Issy" Berry talk a bit about the recording process of their upcoming record Sunset On This Generation, how the band has grown since their beginning, and give us an exclusive listen of their next single. 

Say hello to FRND CRCL! Lead vocalists Zac Johnson and Adam Skirvin share the story of how the band started and what their experience was creating their latest LP Internet Noise.

Say hello to Scavengers! Lead vocalist Marek Ball and guitarist James O'Neill join us for a Skype call and share their experiences with the coronavirus and hopes for the band's future.