EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Fall Of Damascus, by Denise Johnson
I had the opportunity to see Fall of Damascus perform live. I knew they would be amazing, especially since I’ve watched three of the young men through various projects throughout the last year and a half. Fall of Damascus is a high intensity thrash/groove metal band based in Southern California. They are definitely a band…
EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Jules from Jules & The Howl, by Denise Johnson
I had a second to catch up with Jules, of Jules and the howl. We managed to catch up between our busy schedules. I’ve had the opportunity to catch her at Women Rock LA, but it has definitely been a minute. Jules is a superbly talented musician with intense energy and passion. A singer/songwriter, and…
BILLY MORRISON Opens Up In Track-By-Track Q&A About His Latest Album ‘Hollow’
In this revealing Q&A, BILLY MORRISON talks about each song on his latest album, HOLLOW. It follows the success of 2024’s THE MORRISON PROJECT format with 12 songs, half sung by MORRISON and half sung by a handful of his friends. Guests include Sully Erna, Nuno Bettencourt, Dexter Holland, Marilyn Manson, Chuck D, B Real,…
CHLOE TANG AND HER “HOES HAVE FEELINGS TOO TOUR” AT THE MOROCCAN LOUNGE IN DTLA, SEPTEMBER 22, 2026, BY DON MARCELO
Being a creative person has got to be one of the most, if not the most, difficult things to pursue in life because society pushes us to be and to do more practical things in life like get a career in Corporate America or a real job once you become an adult. The notion of…
INTERVIEW: Press Conference Day with LiSA, by Lucie Gougeon
From Demon Slayer to the Minions, LiSA’s voice has reached audiences far beyond Japan. As she celebrates her 15th anniversary as a solo artist and embarks on her first European and UK tour, we had the opportunity to sit down with her in Paris to talk about her journey, the fans who sing her songs…
Echo Spine wins Battle Of The Bands, by Denise Johnson
It was sometime over the summer when Echo Spine saw an opportunity to enter a local Battle of the bands contest and decided to jump in. It was Enter the Reactor battle of the bands hosted by RYM Magazine and Atomic Rock Fest. They patiently waited to see if they were chosen and finally got…
EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: re_fuse, by Denise Johnson
I recently had the opportunity to sit down with re_fuse, a rock band based out of Los Angeles, California. The band consists of Lucie-Vocals, Rico-Guitar, Maui-Bassist, Jett-Drummer, and David-Guitar. It was a blast hanging out with them and talking all about music. I have also had the pleasure of watching Lucie, and David work through…
EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Blackie Lawless Interview, by Don Adkins
I had the chance to have a few minutes with Blackie Lawless, the lead singer and creator of WASP . This was my first conversation with Blackie in decades. I first met him in the early 80’s and he was good to me, I got to see and experience precious rare moments that included his…
EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Brooklyn’s Indie-Alt Rock Artist Mark Ciani
We are honored to have had a chance to chat with Brooklyn-based songwriter, producer, and multi-instrumentalist Mark Ciani, who will release his new album, Utopia, on August 21. We talked about the multitude of topics including his latest music. Please, enjoy. Links: Website | Instagram | TikTok | Bandcamp | Spotify | Apple Music Hi Mark. Can you, please, tell our…
KATE GRAHN DELIVERED ANOTHER STRONG AND PASSIONATE PERFORMANCE FOR HER 1ST LIVE SHOW AT THE ICONIC MUSIC VENUE, THE VIPER ROOM–A LIVE MUSIC REVIEW AND A CONVERSATION WITH KATE GRAHN, BY DON MARCELO
In life, we each experience our “first time,” whatever that first time may be. For some people, their first time can be nerve wrecking and jittery and they fail to perform, even though they have prepared for their first time well in advance. And for some people, it’s a walk in the park. For KATE…
INTERVIEW: Echo Spine by Denise Johnson
I had the chance to talk to the singer JR Guzman frontman of Echo Spine recently, talked about the band, musical influences, and some upcoming opportunities in the works. Here’s a little bit of our conversation. The band consists of: J.R.: vocalist Robert A(Monks): drummer Sergio (Thumper):bassist Jake: guitarist Aaron: guitarist Arnold: guitarist How did…
INTERVIEW with CLOSE ENEMIES who Release Self-Titled Album Plus Video For “Take A Pill”
CLOSE ENEMIES—the red-hot band of music industry veterans with legendary careers (Aerosmith, The Babys, Sheryl Crow)—have today (March 13) released their self-titled debut album via TLG|ROCK / Virgin Music Group and unveiled the video for the unflinching song “Take A Pill.” Watch it HERE and listen to the album HERE. The band describes “Take A Pill” as “a modern rock gut check for a culture…
INTERVIEW: Southern California band Lost Over Love, by Denise Johnson
Finding a new band playing a great music is always exciting. I randomly showed up at Universal Bar and Grill to support my friend’s band and happened to catch Lost Over Love. They’re a newer Southern California band, with an alternative/pop sound. There set list included a few cover songs as well as a couple…
NiNi Music embarks on a 9 Stop U.S. Tour in April 2026: An Exclusive Interview/Conversation with NiNi, by Don Marcelo
One of the greatest honors and privileges I get to do as a music photographer and author/writer for S.L.R. MAGAZINE is that I sometimes get to do an exclusive interview with some talented and amazing artists/musicians. This is one of those times. I would like to introduce to everyone, NiNi, also known as NiNi Music. Written…
INTERVIEW: STEPHEN PEARCY Kicks Off 2026 With Billy Corgan Podcast Interview And Gears Up For Los Angeles Performance While Recording Album Of New Material
The first week of January 2026 proved to be a busy one for STEPHEN PEARCY, as he hit a record number high in views as a guest on Billy Corgan’s The Magnificent Others Podcast. Pearcy has officially delivered one of the most impactful episodes in the history of The Magnificent Others, hosted by Billy Corgan. Since it debuted on January 7, Pearcy’s appearance has generated a…
EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW : ALL FEMALE JAPANESE HARAJUKUCORE METAL BAND, HANABIE., BY DON MARCELO
ANNOUNCES A NORTH AMERICAN TOUR IN 2026 ALONG WITH THE RELEASE OF THEIR NEW EP CALLED “HOT TOPIC” Coming off from their busy 2025 European tour, the all female Japanese Metal Band HANABIE. is on a mission to continue to deliver their style of metal music called HARAJUKU-CORE all over the world. S.L.R. MAGAZINE and…
EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Isiliel – One-on-One Interview and Photos, by Jonathan Lane
Japanese metal idol Isiliel will be wrapping up her 2025 Moonbow Rebellion World Tour with two shows in the US: Brooklyn, NY on November 22, and San Francisco, CA on December 5. Isiliel is Himari Tsukishiro’s solo metal project, already three years in and going strong. On this world tour, She is celebrating the 2025…
EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: “CHEQUERED FLAG” – DAMI’s New Solo Conquers Fans At Full Speed And Rhythm, by Lucie Gougeon
DAMI. A name familiar to many, and yet still waiting to be discovered by others. Yes, you guessed it, I’m talking about Dreamcatcher’s DAMI, who just released her first solo single on October 31. Written by Lucie Gougeon After seven successful years in Dreamcatcher filled with numerous EPs, albums, singles, and even a solo track…
EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: The Detours, by Denise Johnson
We present the exclusive interview with LA rock band The Detours. Band The Detours a definite one to keep your eye on, consists of Brett Kohler, Ryan Clure, John Keyes, and Misha Molove. The vibe of this band is amazing and they sound like a mixture of The Wallflowers, Oasis, with a little touch of…
EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Dive into the identity of the Earth with ID:EARTH, by Lucie Gougeon
A name like ID:Earth naturally sparks curiosity. Born from a desire to record the Earth through music, her work feels both expansive and intimate, inviting listeners to travel alongside her imagination. While she explores the vastness of the universe, she also captures the emotions, dreams, and contradictions of humanity. To her, music isn’t just sound,…