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Like many artists, Oxnard, California-based hardcore metal outfit Nails were creatively blocked as the Covid pandemic ravaged the world. However, frontman Todd Jones can’t blame the virus for stifling his creativity. His songwriting tank was already empty after the band released its third album, You Will Never Be One of Us, in 2016.“I felt like…

Hiroki Kamemoto’s blues-infused, emotionally resonant guitar playing forms the backbone of Glim Spanky’s sound, perfectly complementing the husky, distinctive vocals of bandmate Remi Matsuo. Drawing inspiration from the music, fashion, and art of the 1960s and 70s, Kamemoto has crafted a sound that feels timeless yet fresh.Since their major debut in 2014, Glim Spanky has…

In North Miami’s Electric Air Studios, surrounded by a collection of Gibson guitars, a grand piano and various percussion instruments, Edgar Barrera earlier in December found himself in an unusual position: in the spotlight. “I’m not used to this,” Barrera admits, dressed in Prada shoes and a Chanel jacket. His voice carries a hint of…