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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…

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: 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: 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,…

INTERVIEW: LA BASED MULTI-INSTRUMENTALIST, MATT CRUZ, SETS TO RELEASE HIS FIRST SINGLE TITLED “THE ONE” ON OCTOBER 15, 2025 FROM HIS UPCOMING EP, BY DON MARCELO

I recently had a conversation with LA based multi-instrumentalist, MATT CRUZ, the co-founder of the  band called HOLD YOUR FIRE and asked him a few questions regarding the status of his band and his new SOLO PROJECT. 1. S.L.R. MAGAZINE/DON MARCELO Hi Matt. Thanks for taking the time to talk to me and S.L.R. MAGAZINE. Can…

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Rising Texas rock band Taken By Tides

In a world that seems saturated by a various offerings, sometimes a bright light shines through a maze and sets itself apart from rest of the field and has a promise of greatness. We believe that Taken By Tides is one of those bands. Taken By Tides is a Texas-based rock band that merges Metal,…

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Kimbra Westervelt, by Louie Figueroa

My journey into rock photography began when a friend of mine, who was working as a sound engineer at the American Legion in Hollywood, Post 43, invited me to join him one day. As I hung out, I started taking pictures of the bands performing there. That moment marked the beginning of my love of…

INTERVIEW: “Boys Club” the new single from Jules & the Howl, by Denise Johnson

What sparked your interest in songwriting? When I was a kid, I found myself writing tunes on the piano instead of practicing whatever material my teacher wanted me to learn. I would feel inspired by the way a chord rang out, and the piano became my journal.  Who are your biggest musical influences? Freddie Mercury’s…

DAVE MUSTAINE and Family Combine Music, Culture, Travel, & Fine Wine with HOUSE OF MUSTAINE. Plus Interview with Pamela Mustaine and Electra Mustaine.

Founding member and frontman of GRAMMY® Award-winning and multi-Platinum selling metal group MEGADETH, Dave Mustaine, alongside his family—Pamela Mustaine (President), Electra Mustaine (VP / Sommelier), and Justis Mustaine—have co-founded the visionary wine brand HOUSE OF MUSTAINE which uniquely blends music, culture, and fine winemaking. Read a Q&A with PAMELA and ELECTRA about forming and running HOUSE…

INTERVIEW: All Female Rock Band unpolished* , by Denise Johnson

I had the opportunity to sit down and get to know the ladies of unpolished* a little better. Here is my interview with these fantastic young ladies.  unpolished* consists of four young ladies named Mary, Jasmine, Celinda, and Santos. Here are the ladies talking about band and influences. Jasmine: The music that influences my drumming really stems from…

INTERVIEW: Guitarist Billy Sablan, By Denise Johnson

I had the opportunity to sit down and interview a local Los Angeles guitarist Billy Sablan, who is extremely talented. He has played in the Los Angeles music scene for many years, and performs with a few amazing bands in LA.  How did you first get into music?  Music has been a lifelong obsession. I’ve been into…