Interview: Matt Grandbois

Matt Grandbois August 7, 2025 Interview By: Danielle Holian Matt Grandbois is an emerging artist making waves with his debut album Somewhere, Probably. Blending pop, alternative, and indie influences, the record offers an intimate look into his journey of growth and self-discovery. With echoes of John Mayer’s storytelling and Jason Mraz’s sincerity, Matt brings a fresh yet heartfelt voice to the indie scene. We had … Continue reading Interview: Matt Grandbois

Interview: D’Lourdes

D’Lourdes August 7, 2025 By: Danielle Holian D’Lourdes is a queer Filipino-American artist who is quickly making a name for themselves with a bold and genre-bending sound. Their highly anticipated debut album has just been released and is already turning heads for its raw, unapologetic exploration of identity and visibility. We had the chance to dive into the project, which serves as both a personal … Continue reading Interview: D’Lourdes

Interview: Dailla

Dailla August 7, 2025 Interview By: Danielle Holian Dailla is an up-and-coming alt-pop singer-songwriter who resonates with comparisons to the likes of Taylor Swift and Olivia Rodrigo. We had the opportunity to chat with her about her new single ‘Some Love’ and more below. Read on to learn more about Dailla’s musical journey. Can you share a little bit about yourself? I’m Dailla – a … Continue reading Interview: Dailla

May 2025 Artist of the Month: It Kills You

It Kills You May 14, 2025 Photos and interview by: Ally Arens Making their debut in 2022 with the release of their first EP Worse Than You Expected, Better Than You Hoped For, Oklahoma City-based rock band It Kills You burst onto their local scene with their blend of post-hardcore/metalcore breakdowns, harsh-yet-melodic vocals, and punchy riffs – and quickly began making a name for themselves. … Continue reading May 2025 Artist of the Month: It Kills You

Interview: StrateJacket

StrateJacket August 1st, 2024 Interview By: Militza Reyna Photo Credit-Ashutosh Gupta/838 Media Group StrateJacket is an alt-rock/pop punk trio from Northern California made up by Jackson Roemers (lead vocalist/guitar), Fabian Angel (vocals/bass) and Nate Mangold (drums) With the release of its self-titled EP earlier this year, StrateJacket makes a bold entrance into the Bay Area punk scene. Here at The Encore Nights we had the … Continue reading Interview: StrateJacket