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Nara’s Room, the Latest Project from Singer-Songwriter Nara Avakian, Discusses the Release of Pigeons

Back in early 2020, we had the pleasure of speaking to Nara Avakian about their creative process as an instrumentalist, their journey as a musician, and all of the potential ideas in store for the future. One of those ideas came to fruition with the recent release of Pigeons, an LP embodying Nara’s first time singing along to their carefully-mastered instrumentals! The album, while serving as a genuine continuation of the musician’s prior body of work, also offers a wholly new sound, providing for a refreshing dynamic of consistency and innovation. Read on to learn more about how Nara’s Room created Pigeons and the process of transitioning from an instrumentalist to a singer-songwriter.

Satellite Citi Releases New Song Following Artsakh War, Discusses Development of Music, Performances, and Video Artistry

Meet Satellite Citi, the husband-and-wife rock duo consisting of Anna Gevorkian and Shaunt Sulahian that produces incredibly artistic, concept-driven albums and performances with hints of sci-fi and fantasy peppered throughout their work. We had the chance to speak with Shaunt and Anna about their musical journey thus far, as well as their new single dedicated to the Armenian victims of the recent war in Artsakh between the autonomous region and Azerbaijan. Read on to get all the deets on this incredible musical project!

Artist To Watch: Russo Releases Debut EP, 'House With A Pool'

Russo is your new favorite summer fling that actually sticks. The band released a debut EP earlier this summer, aptly titled House With A Pool, introducing Russo’s signature sound, which is very much influenced and informed by the music of the 80s and 90s, but is also fresh and apt for the times with lyrics and beats relatable to today’s culture. As indicated by their catalogue of songs, their artsy music videos, and energetic live performances, the band has a lot of fun, and invites the listener to do so as well.

Concert Recap: A Perfect Circle at The Hollywood Bowl

Any serious fan of A Perfect Circle must see them live at least on one occasion, as they sound phenomenal and provide an unparalleled musical experience. Their performance at the Hollywood Bowl on May 7th was truly an unforgettable event. At one point in the show, Keenan remarked that as artists, “we are emotional merchants.” To me, that sums up exactly what A Perfect Circle is, if not much, much more.