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  • Dorm 56: Featured Artist - The Return of Maiah Wynne with "Envy of None"

    In this episode, we welcome back spellbinding singer/songwriter Maiah Wynne to Sonic Dorms! Join us as we discuss her incredibly exciting & sonically enriching project in collaboration with legendary guitarist Alex Lifeson (of Rush), bassist Andy Curran, and guitarist/producer Alfio Annibalini, simply known as "Envy of None".

    ► Check out Envy of None
    Official website: https://envyofnone.com/
    Look Inside - Official Music Video:
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QF-lf...
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/envyofnone_...

    ► Check out Maiah Wynne
    Official Website: https://www.maiahwynne.com/
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maiahwynne/...

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    58 min
  • Dorm 55: Featured Artist - A Discussion with Norman Brown

    In light of Jazz appreciation month, today is a better day thanks to our very special guest: Jazz guitar legend Norman Brown!

    The Grammy award winning artist himself discusses what sparked his immense commitment to the divine power of music, as well as his latest work from the heart: "Let's Get Away" ! (new album, available now on all streaming services).

    ► Check out Norman Brown
    Official website: https://www.normanbrown.com/
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/normanticmusic/?hl=en

    48 min
  • Dorm 54: Featured Artist - A Discussion with Masha Davey

    On this very special episode of Sonic Dorms, we're featuring our very first representative of Jazz/Black-American Music with multi-instrumentalist/producer Masha Davey! She's an absolute prodigy, and a modern day Quincy Jones in the making that we are beyond elated to have on the show. 

    Her debut EP "Into the Night" is now available for your listening pleasure on all streaming services.

    ► Check out Masha Davey
    https://mashajdavey.com/

    53 min
  • Dorm 53: Featured Artist - A Discussion with Mel Machete

    It is our pleasure to welcome first-time guests Mel Medina & Paul Kirk of Mel Machete! Straight out of Richmond, Virginia-- they're delivering Rock 'n' Roll spun out of their very own influences in mid-70s Glam & punk, when Hard Rock music was written & performed with grit & glamour!

    On this episode, we discuss their origin story, musical influences, & mission statement.

    ► Check out Mel Machete
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/melmachete/...

    25 min
  • Dorm 52: Featured Artist - A Discussion with Viji (Vanilla Jenner)

    On this episode, we welcome first-time guest Viji to the show to discuss what influences the confessional & open-ended Alternative-pop music she creates in spades, as well as her upcoming EP 'Cali', out March 11th via Dirty Hit.

    ► Check out Viji
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vijiwater/?...
    Mercy (Music Video) - Single:
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nDLgD...

    30 min
  • Dorm 51: Featured Artist - A Discussion with Atheena

    On this episode of Sonic Dorms, we welcome underground punk rock duo "Atheena" to the show, to discuss the fierce Chicago punk scene that they are surrounded by, their musical roots as well as what drives their need to make music in the current landscape.

    ► Check out Atheena
    Bandcamp: https://atheena.bandcamp.com/
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/weareatheena/

    18 min
  • Dorm 50: Featured Artist - A Discussion with Biff Byford (of SAXON)

    For our 50th episode, we welcome vocalist Biff Byford of the incredibly influential legacy metal band SAXON to the show to discuss some of their history (as leaders of the New Wave of British Heavy Metal in the late 70s/early 80s), as well as their stellar new album, titled "Carpe Diem" (available worldwide February 4th).


    ► Check out SAXON
    Website: https://www.saxon747.com/

    21 min
  • Dorm 49: Featured Artist - A Discussion with Peter Summit (of Crashing Wayward)

    Join co-host of Sonic Dorms, Max as he welcomes first time guest: Peter Summit of the band Crashing Wayward to the show. 

    Based out of Las Vegas, Nevada: Crashing Wayward are an up & coming alternative hard rock band who show a lot of promise through their hooks, songwriting and immediacy, which include soaring vocals that encapsulate the positive lyrical messages of their songs.

    During the episode we run through Peter Summit's musical origin story, his love of The Cult's seminal  "Electric" album,  and lots more.

    ► Check out Crashing Wayward
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/crashingwayward/?hl=en
    Website: https://www.crashingwayward.com/

    20 min
  • Dorm 48: Featured Artist - A Discussion with DJ Hesta Prynn

    Join co-host of Sonic Dorms, Max Davallo as he welcomes first time guest DJ and music curator Hesta Prynn to the show. Based out of New York City, Hesta Prynn is everything you could ever want out of a trusted ear with an incredibly eclectic taste for music. She's had a well-respected career which ranges from her involvement in the hip hop/indie rock group Northern State ( in which she worked with music legends such as Adam Horovitz and DJ Muggs, amongst others) to her recent creative endeavors as a Air Host on SIRIUSXM Radio.

    During the episode we run through Hesta Prynn's entire career, which involves everything from her early music roots, to her breakthrough moment as a professional DJ.

    ► Check out DJ Hesta Prynn
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hestaprynnmusic/?hl=en
    Website: http://www.hestaprynn.com/

    33 min
  • Dorm 47: "2021 in a Jukebox" - the End of Year Special

    On this episode of Sonic Dorms, we welcome back Kelsi of "The Darkroom Mixtape"  to the show for our 2021 Wrap-Up Special, where we discuss our favorite music memories of the year: including our favorite albums, the shows we were fortunate to attend and more!


    *For all fans of alternative/darkwave/post-punk/new wave: Join host Kelsi every Thursday at 10am/10pm EST.*

    Listen for free!

    https://live365.com/station/The-Jukebox-Graduate-a45215


    ► Check out "The Darkroom Mixtape"
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thedarkroommixtape
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedarkroommixtape/
    Website: https://thedarkroommixtape.blogspot.com/

    48 min

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Welcome to Sonic Dorms—where music history gets unfiltered.


For over five years, host Max Davallo has bypassed the rigid corporate playlists, fleeting internet trends, &…