AlanP, the prodigious DJ and music maestro from Lyon, France, isn't just another name in the bustling electronic music scene. He's a breath of fresh, rhythmic air, and a powerful blend of passion, technique, and creativity. From his earliest memories, the pulsating sounds of house music, the gritty undertones of dubstep, and the fierce energy of drum and bass have shaped AlanP's musical psyche. But...

With "Island Poetry", Boston outfit Mad Painter throw themselves headlong into the sprawling, theatrical spirit of 1970s rock. Led by songwriter, vocalist, and keyboardist Alex Gitlin alongside Al Hendry, Kenne Highland, Al Naha, Sharon Crumrine, and Julie Gee the band pushes roaring Hammond organ runs, layered vocal harmonies, and warm analog punch to the forefront, treating classic-era rock as a playground with no speed...