MUSIC

Right now, we all need a few laughs and the feeling that someone understands exactly what we are going through. Luckily, Tommy Siegel has released his book of essays and comics, I Hope This Helps: Comics and Cures for 21st Century Panic , to help us through these crazy times. Prior to entering the world of comics, Siegel was best known as a singer/songwriter and guitarist/bassist for the band Jukebox the Ghost. A talented musician, Siegel’s touring capabilities were limited

We could all use a little laughter and a good dose of love in our lives these days. Released this weekend, The Broken Hearts Gallery promises to provide film audiences with those feel-good vibes we’ve been missing. But no piece of media can truly affect our emotions without the appropriate musical score. Thankfully, The Broken Hearts Gallery had the very talented composer and musician Genevieve Vincent at the helm. Last week, Blast Magazine had the opportunity to chat with

If you’re in search of some great new tunes to get you through quarantine, look no further than The Only Ocean. Composed of singer/songwriter/guitarist Wesley Hill, guitarist Tamara Simons, drummer Jonathan Palmquist, and bassist Jordan Kaufman, this atmospheric rock band just released their new single Watch It Fall and it is sure to make those long days at home so much better. Blast Magazine recently had the opportunity to speak with the band’s founder, Wesley Hill, about

Since the early 1900’s, people around the world have loved hearing the story of Peter Rabbit. Now, fans of all ages can see the mischievous rabbit on the big screen in the Columbia Pictures film, Peter Rabbit . For a movie with a main character as well known as Peter, a skilled composer was crucial. That man was Dominic Lewis. From films such as Fist Fight to Rough Night , Lewis has shown that he possesses a unique understanding of music in visual media. Currently, his wo

Although you may not be familiar with Jeff Russo’s name, you have definitely heard his music. The two-time Grammy nominee and Emmy winning composer has scored a diverse range of projects for film, television, and video games. His work on the FX series Fargo earned him a coveted Emmy award, while his performances with rock band “Tonic” led the band to two Grammy nominations. Russo has also scored a multitude of other exciting projects, including Star Trek: Discovery , Legion,

Since winning the BBC New Talent, New TV Composers scheme in 2006, Anne Nikitin has worked tirelessly to become the award-winning composer she is today. Nikitin’s work can be heard in various high-profile television series and films, including Locked Up Abroad , Captive , and The Imposter . Her most recent project, American Animals , is set to premiere at this year’s Sundance Film Festival, where it is highly anticipated by festival attendees. Earlier this week, Blast Maga

Aaron Alcouloumre doesn’t believe in limiting himself. The 19-year-old Colorado College musician recently released his first album, The Analysis , after countless hours of songwriting and production. Not only does Alcouloumre embrace his traditional role of trumpet player on his 10-song compilation, he also plays the flugelhorn, trombone, keyboard, drum pad, bass and synthesizer, as well as providing vocals for many of the tracks. For Alcouloumre, music is a form of self-ther

Since graduating from USC’s prestigious film scoring program, composer Michael Kramer has worked tirelessly to ensure his place among the top composers in Hollywood. In just the last four years, he has worked on projects including Furious 7 , Thor: The Dark World, LEGO Star Wars: The Freemaker Adventures , and Ninjago: Masters of Spinjitzu. Additionally, his current work on the LEGO Star Wars television series has earned him a well-deserved Daytime Emmy Award nomination.

If you’ve ever wondered why the name Steve Aoki is synonymous with the concept of success in the electronic dance music industry, buy a ticket to one of his performances. From the moment he takes the stage, Aoki exudes a confidence one can only gain through hard work and years of experience. He commands the attention of everyone in the room and has an inexplicably powerful presence which he utilizes to ensure that his audience is not merely voyeurs, but active participants in