by There’s a moment at a Shanghai Treason show where the line between band and crowd completely dissolves. Pints are raised, feet are moving, and whatever weight you walked in carrying gets traded, at least temporarily, for sweat, laughter, and noise. Rooted in Sheffield and unapologetically working class, Shanghai Treason’s self-described…
by There’s a moment at a Shanghai Treason show where the line between band and crowd completely dissolves. Sheffield-based and unapologetically working class, the five-piece — Sam Christie with the vocals, Tom Hardy on banjo, Alex Fell on drums, Kane Ayrton on guitar, and Joe Elison on bass— have carved out…
by I always think of the Mr. Rogers quote in times of trouble: “Look for the helpers. You will always find people who are helping.” This time, though, the helper was murdered for helping. So where do we look now? We look to each other.We look in the mirror.And most importantly, we…
by Today on SONIQLOOX: Conversations, I’m sitting down with indie singer-songwriter Morgan Hawkins. Morgan is an indie folk singer-songwriter based in Dallas, Texas. Her songs are built on quiet honesty and lived-in storytelling, pairing reflective lyrics with a voice that feels personal without trying to be. With a run of singles…
by Hannah Geller is the kind of artist the word “DIY” was meant for. Not as a buzzword or a branding choice, but as a lived-in reality shaped by bedrooms turned studios, kitchens turned merch warehouses, and long nights spent building something piece by piece because there was no other option.…
by DOSSEY’s music lives at the intersection of instinct and intention. It’s loud without posturing, emotional without spectacle, and rooted in a deep trust in her own voice. What began as pop-forward songwriting has evolved into something rougher, freer, and more personal, shaped by experience rather than expectation. In this Conversation,…
by Safari Room operates in the space between intention and instinct. Guided by songwriter and producer Alec Koukol, the project leans into restraint, atmosphere, and emotional clarity without over-polishing the edges. Across this conversation, Koukol opens up about melody as a starting point, silence as a creative tool, and the importance…
by Let’s get one thing straight right out of the gate: protest songs were never meant to be pleasant. They’re not here to vibe quietly in the background while you sip a latte and pretend everything’s fine. Protest songs exist to poke the bruise. To rattle cages. To grab history by…
by SONIQLOOX: Conversations is a space for honest check-ins with artists — no agenda, no release cycle pressure, just real conversation. In this episode, we catch up with Reckless Giants to talk about how the band has grown, what they’ve learned along the way, and where they’re headed next. It’s less…
