It was a beautiful Sunday night in Minneapolis packed with just incredible music and a lovely atmosphere in my second hometown. Transviolet headlined the "Drugs In California" tour with Lorelei Marcell and an exclusive opening set performance by local Minneapolis garage punk band Vial. Personally, I love it when a local band gets an opportunity … Continue reading (Concert Therapy Reviews): “Drugs In California” Tour featuring TRANSVIOLET Live at Studio B at Skyway Theater in Minneapolis, Minnesota (10/4/2021)
(Mental Health Breakthroughs): MARTINA ARMOUR + “What It Feels Like” EP Review
Editor's Note: When legendary drummer Mick Fleetwood of Fleetwood Mac gives you his seal of approval on your rendition of their song "Storms", you're a special artist. This is exactly Martina Armour. This Los Angeles folk/pop singer-songwriter with Swedish roots reached out to us for a premiere. Sadly, the editor wasn't able to deliver as … Continue reading (Mental Health Breakthroughs): MARTINA ARMOUR + “What It Feels Like” EP Review
(Mental Health Conversations) Madness To Creation Podcast Ep. 2 Season 4: CASSANDRA (Unsigned Sunday Edition)
Editor's Note: Welcome to the Madness To Creation Podcast: where self care and music merge. On this special "Unsigned Sunday" edition of the podcast, we talk to indie pop/singer-songwriter CASSANDRA about mental health, releasing one single per month and also how she manages her social media channels. She has almost 5,000 followers on Instagram and over … Continue reading (Mental Health Conversations) Madness To Creation Podcast Ep. 2 Season 4: CASSANDRA (Unsigned Sunday Edition)
(Mental Health Conversations): EDDY LEE RYDER
Editor's Note: In this mental health conversation with Madness To Creation, Brooklyn indie-pop singer/songwriter Eddy Lee Ryder discusses her new EP "Expected To Fly", along with mental health awareness and coping with the Covid-19 pandemic. Her songs cut deep and absolutely drive the point home while drawing influences from the likes of Tom Petty to … Continue reading (Mental Health Conversations): EDDY LEE RYDER
(EP Review) “Spectra” by COURAGE MY LOVE
I am late to the party. The kind where the record stops when you walk in late to that party and everyone is looking at you. Such is the case with me with the May 1st EP release of indie synth/punk darlings Courage My Love entitled "Spectra". To paraphrase, the definition of "Spectra" comes from … Continue reading (EP Review) “Spectra” by COURAGE MY LOVE
(Mental Health Conversations): shallow pools
Editor's Note: Out of Boston comes a band that is on the rise. The band is known as "shallow pools" and they are an indie-pop band that creates infectious melodies and lush arrangements. Their latest single entitled "Turnaround" is an absolutely fantastic listen, and they also made a shirt to commemorate Pride Month for the … Continue reading (Mental Health Conversations): shallow pools
(EP Review) “Good At Feeling Bad” by BEST EX
On May 22nd, Best Ex released her follow-up to "Ice Cream Anti-Social" with "Good At Feeling Bad". This EP offers a sense of empowerment and that chin up when life knocks a person down. Marie Loveland aka Best Ex has such an honest and authenticity approach to her when it comes to her craft. She … Continue reading (EP Review) “Good At Feeling Bad” by BEST EX
(Mental Health Moments) “Aberrations” by ROBERT BRUCE JACKSON CARUTHERS
Today, Albuquerque, New Mexico poet/singer-songwriter Robert Bruce Jackson Caruthers is releasing his full-length album entitled "Aberrations" via Bandcamp and Spotify. This album is certainly a step in the right direction for a potentially budding career for Robert Bruce Jackson Caruthers. Robert Bruce Jackson Caruthers began attempting a career in songwriting at the urging of his … Continue reading (Mental Health Moments) “Aberrations” by ROBERT BRUCE JACKSON CARUTHERS
CORRIN CAMPBELL Converses with Madness To Creation on Covid-19, Mental Health Awareness, and “The Girl With Blue Hair”
Editor's Note: Corrin Campbell is one that we want to personally thank for her service to the United States. As a combat veteran of the 1st Cavalry Division of the United States Army, Corrin Campbell rose to prominence as part of a unique recruiting initiative that saw her performing alongside the likes of Toby Keith … Continue reading CORRIN CAMPBELL Converses with Madness To Creation on Covid-19, Mental Health Awareness, and “The Girl With Blue Hair”