Israeli stoner/doom metal band SlowRepeaT began as a one-man project by musician Ben Salomon with the release of the band’s self-titled EP in 2022. Now a trio with the addition of drummer Yair Tavior and bassist Shai Leder, the band’s first full-length album, Abra Cannabra, is slated for release on January 4, 2024 via HerbyContinue reading “SlowRepeaT Interview by Noelle O’Donnell”
Author Archives: Dave Bixby
Fan Correspondence
Hello Mr. Bixby! Just wanted to show my love for you and your music. I truly feel God’s presence when I listen to the album! I first heard Morning Sun back in 2020 but didn’t listen to the full album until this year… I feel like God wanted me to wait and experience it during aContinue reading “Fan Correspondence”
Farah Fritz Interview by Madison McLean
Farah Fritz is a Frenchwoman formerly releasing music with the band U-SINE, but the band split shortly after covering David Bixby’s “Drug Song.” Now Farah is exploring passion and womanhood as a solo musician. She has found writing a song while healing is beautiful because, when shared, it can help other people to heal asContinue reading “Farah Fritz Interview by Madison McLean”
The Strawberry Jam – Interview
Seeking a creative outlet outside of work in a steel factory, the Strawberry Jam knows life is better with a little sweetness. The band also boasts an impressive claim: each bandmate is better than the last. Well, that’s what they would say. Wayne: I can tell you why I’m a better musician than me bandmateContinue reading “The Strawberry Jam – Interview”
Jan Lankisch Interview / EU Tour
Jan Lankisch reached out to me while I was touring Denmark in 2018 and offered to fly me to Cologne, Germany to perform a concert. I was not able to take him up on his offer.Since then, Jan and I have attempted to set up a tour for the last three years. I was readyContinue reading “Jan Lankisch Interview / EU Tour”
A.J. Kaufmann Interview by Dave Bixby
A.J. Kaufmann is a Polish Poet and Musician that has been active for over 20 years and has recorded well over 100 albums – solo and with various other musicians on a global scale… Dave Bixby: When and where were you born? Where do you live now? A.J. Kaufmann: I was born in 1985 inContinue reading “A.J. Kaufmann Interview by Dave Bixby”
Wio / de portables Interview by Madison McLean
Wio of Ghent, Belgium is a musician with humble do-it-yourself beginnings in handwritten correspondence and home-taping. Now, he and his band de portables are celebrating 27 years of music and he, along with fellow de portables member, Jürgen de Blonde, are the latest members of Harbinger Orchestra. The two are opening for Dave Bixby inContinue reading “Wio / de portables Interview by Madison McLean”
Mad Gleams by Madison McLean
For Ezra Giovanetto, music has always been a family affair. At a young age, Ezra was hypnotized by the release he found in songwriting, inspired by his father, a fellow songwriter. Now, Ezra and his partner Allison collaborate as Mad Gleams, and share memories of performing at small-town Illinois open mic nights to touring withContinue reading “Mad Gleams by Madison McLean”
Derrick Hart Interview – by Issy Condon
A Kansas Native, a self-proclaimed troubadour, and an explorer of the inherent ironies of being human, Derrick Hart brings a particular authenticity to the experimental folk genre. In his 2011 album, “The Shock You Experience at the Sudden Recollection of the Moment You Were Conceived”, Derrick allows the reader to dive into his thoughts, hisContinue reading “Derrick Hart Interview – by Issy Condon”
Justin Jackley – Visual Artist
Justin Jackley is a freelance artist and graphic designer living in the Austin area in central Texas. He frequently creates album cover artwork, posters/fliers, t-shirt/sticker design for various bands and musicians on a local and international level. He also serves as an illustrator and journalist for It’s Psychedelic Baby Magazine out of Slovenia and createsContinue reading “Justin Jackley – Visual Artist”
Dalrymple and the Wild Daimons Interview: a Mystic Seeker and a Seer of Sound
Dalrymple and the Wild Daimons are a psychedelic/rock/neo-classical/chamber-doom band. This ensemble brings drama, theater, music and puppetry to the stage. Dalrymple himself is a mystic seeker and a seer of sound. This man wrote an album called Make Believe for tho`se of you who have had a traumatic and troubled childhood. Let the music washContinue reading “Dalrymple and the Wild Daimons Interview: a Mystic Seeker and a Seer of Sound”
Madison McLean – Journalist
We welcome Madison McLean as a new intern journalist for Harbinger Magazine. They come to us with a deep passion for creative writing, grass roots style publication, experimental audio recording, and a love of folk music. Born and raised in Kentucky, they are an outspoken lover of their home state and its modern resurgence ofContinue reading “Madison McLean – Journalist”
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