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A Conversation With Indie Rapper OKnice | Following the Fine Line Between Buried and Planted Dane Jackson·November 21, 2023I discovered OKnice in 2022 purely by chance. He came up while I mindlessly scrolled TikTok instead of...FeaturedHip HopInterviewMusic·9 mins read
APN’s Indie Inspection – November 2023 Adam P. Newton·November 20, 2023Welcome to “The Indie Inspection!” In this monthly feature, I dive into new releases from a handful of...Album ReviewsFeaturedMusicReview·9 mins read
Interview with Jeff Berman of Divided Heaven | From A Rival City to Oblivion (and everything in between) Dane Jackson·November 17, 2023Jeff Berman cut his teeth playing in bands in the punk scene. As he got older, he transitioned...FeaturedInterviewMusic·8 mins read
Flying Raccoon Suit | Moonflower Review Dane Jackson·November 3, 2023Back when I first started writing for BGM, a ska band from Mississippi hit me up in my...FeaturedMusicReview·4 mins read
Ska, Punk, and Other Junk – October 2023 Dane Jackson·October 30, 2023Welcome to “Ska, Punk, and Other Junk!” With this monthly column, I’ll highlight all of the cool things...Album ReviewsFeaturedMusic·20 mins read
Pip Blom – Bobbie | The Joys of Reinvention Adam P. Newton·October 19, 2023I believe bands should take every possible opportunity to change their sound. I am on record across multiple...Album ReviewsFeaturedMusic·2 mins read
APN’s Indie Inspection – October 2023 Adam P. Newton·October 16, 2023Welcome to “The Indie Inspection!” In this monthly feature, I dive into new releases from a handful of...Album ReviewsFeaturedMusicReviewRock & Roll·8 mins read
From Afterglow to Moonflower – An Interview with Flying Raccoon Suit Dane Jackson·October 2, 2023I think we all have a favorite band that we want the best for – no matter what....FeaturedInterviewMusic·10 mins read
Ska, Punk, and Other Junk – September 2023 Dane Jackson·September 25, 2023Welcome to “Ska, Punk, and Other Junk!” With this monthly column, I’ll highlight all of the cool things...Album ReviewsFeaturedMusicReview·12 mins read
Loraine James – Gentle Confrontation | Emotional Electro Adam P. Newton·September 21, 2023As I’ve discussed before when writing about electronic music, I don’t dance. When watching DJs and producers perform...Album ReviewsFeaturedMusic·2 mins read
