Mega Ran

Cover Story: Oompa’s Vision of a Better World Through Song

Boston-based hip-hop and spoken word artist Oompa wears many hats: lyricist, poet, creator, activist, and visionary are just a handful I learned when speaking with her. Her music, like everything Oompa does and embodies, is borne of intentionality and a deep...

Record Review: Jeff Campbell

Jeff Campbell Stop and Go San Francisco, CA “A natural fit for a natural talent” Jeff Campbell has been the front man of San Francisco-based rock band Pine & Battery since 2005, and judging by...

Record Review: Islands

Islands A Sleeping & A Forgetting Brooklyn, NY “An earnest, honest album full of personality and candor” Appropriately set for a Valentine's Day release, Islands churns out an emotional,...

Record Review: Alert New London

Alert New London Youth Columbus, OH “Dreamy music with meaning” Ambient music and lovely vocals are currently popular musical stylings. However, many bands won’t conquer the techniques that keep...