Rocket Horse is anything but easy to pin down. In our interview, Brian Myk talks about genre-bending music, AI-assisted production, songwriting, KISS, virtual performances and the story behind new single “Circus”. We also take a closer look at four tracks from a project that refuses to stay neatly inside one musical box.
Ash Taylor: From Bakersfield to Nashville – Family, Country Music and the Stories Behind the Songs
From Bakersfield to Nashville, country artist and award-winning songwriter Ash Taylor has built her career on grit, heart and lived experience. We talk to Ash about her new single ‘Family’, her musical journey, songwriting, AI, Nashville ambitions and the stories behind her music, before we take a listen to four tracks from across her career.
Cadie Calhoun Interview & Review: Mississippi Rivers, Country Rock and Storytelling
Cadie Calhoun is a country singer, songwriter and storyteller. From Mississippi rivers and Southern rock to children’s books, cowboy hats and even sleepwalking adventures involving chandeliers, Cadie’s story is anything but ordinary. We talk about her new single “Mississippi Rivers”, the forthcoming “Hey Jesus”, the surprisingly sensual “Taste My Perfume” (Guns Version), her CadieLand Storybooks and the music that is shaping this new chapter of her life.
Crazy Party Interview: Inside the World of “Dreamscape Odyssey”
Rock the Joint Magazine talks to Crazy Party about their debut album Dreamscape Odyssey, classic rock influences, the album’s concept story, vinyl revival, Derek Sherinian, Brian May and the forthcoming Dreamscape Odyssey novel.
Janet Robin of The String Revolution Talks “Bad Zombies,” Randy Rhoads & Rock Guitar
Guitarist Janet Robin of GRAMMY® Award-winning The String Revolution talks to Rock the Joint Magazine about “Bad Zombies”, Tina Guo, her extraordinary early lessons with Randy Rhoads, reinventing classic songs and why the guitar remains at the heart of her musical life.
Rebecca Richards Interview: Stories From The Stable EP
Rebecca Richards talks to Rock The Joint about her new EP “Stories From The Stable,” the stories behind its four songs, her Nashville adventure and the evolution of her country sound.
The Marches Interview: Scottish Indie Rock Rising with Struck to the Heart
Scottish indie rock quartet The Marches discuss their musical journey, Glasgow’s thriving music scene, and the stories behind their songs. We also review the powerful new single “Struck to the Heart” and revisit several standout tracks from one of Scotland’s most promising emerging bands.
Alice in Wonderland Meets Modern Music
This month’s off-menu special…
Our Alice swaps her guitar for the editor’s chair to investigate one of music’s most unexpected influences. From White Rabbit to I Am the Walrus, from Taylor Swift to Lady Gaga, discover how one Victorian fantasy continues to echo through rock, metal and pop—while the Cheshire Cat quietly causes mischief in the background.
Saints of Heartache Interview & Album Review: “Everything is Beautiful, and I Am Still Alive”
North Carolina trio Saints of Heartache discuss Generation X, AI, creativity and the stories behind “Everything is Beautiful, and I Am Still Alive.” We also take an in-depth look at one of this summer’s most heartfelt alternative rock releases.
Mojo Juju “Misfit” EP Review & Exclusive Interview – Las Vegas Rock Duo on Their Explosive New Release
Las Vegas rock duo Mojo Juju blend modern rock with retro soul on their impressive six-track EP, Misfit. We sat down with Lea Cappelli and Nazim Chambi for an exclusive interview before diving into a track-by-track review of one of the year’s most exciting independent rock releases.