musical influences

Interview – Grayson Hurd of Lightworker

Let’s just be blunt here: If you haven’t heard the name Lightworker, then you haven’t been paying attention to Cryptic Rock magazine. First spotlighted in August 2017 when the young Metal band had just delivered their debut EP Resilience, they are now celebrating the release ... Read More

Interview – Breana Raquel

Though she is young, Breana Raquel is fierce! A multi-talented actress, singer, and songwriter who has toured the U.S. with High School Nation, this teen titan has also starred in such series as CBS’ popular hits Criminal Minds and SEAL Team, as well as the ... Read More

Interview – Ivy Crown

Copenhagen, Denmark’s Ivy Crown might be prepared to deliver their debut album in late 2019, but these ladies already know a lot about Rock-n-Roll. A phoenix that has arisen from the ashes of the all-female Punk band Taras, these hard rocking women have already toured ... Read More

Interview – Cameron Eyre of SETMEONFIRE

Defying genre standards and blending a truly eclectic palette of influences, SETMEONFIRE are doing Australia proud. These Sci-Fi rockers might still be very much in their infancy as a band, but they’re working hard to break down musical barriers. With three EPs — 2016’s Begin along ... Read More

Interview – Dero Goi of Oomph!

The new year is shaping up to be a huge year for music, and German rockers Oomph! have already staked their claim with their brand-new Ritual, which arrived on January 18th. Purveyors of the Neue Deutsche Härte movement, the band has enjoyed a three-decade-long career ... Read More