Xperience Monthly
UMIKO Kotori – An Xperience Interview – by Rob Smittix. Photo Credit: Narimantas Šerkšnys RRX: So how do I pronounce your name? UK: My name is Elena, my stage name is UMIKO Kotori. RRX: OK, so you’re using a stage name for your music. UK: Yeah. I’m known by the stage name and also as […]
For Your Own Good – An Xperience Column – by Rob Skane. Sometimes music just blows your mind, right? It’s hard to describe the feeling that overwhelms you when it happens – but I know you know, you know? Example number one: the J. Geils Band. Holy smokes, they were an incredible live band. The […]
Prog Digest – February 2025 – An Xperience Column – by Klyde Kadiddlehumper. Welcome to the month of two made-up holidays. One, where if your wife/lover/significant other/partner says “Oh, don’t get me anything,” they really mean, “I don’t want any of that nasty ol’ cheap chocolate in a heart-shaped box. It better be expensive Belgian […]
Singin’ Guru – An Xperience Column – by Jeff and Crystal Moore. Dear Singin’ Guru, You talk a lot about the “right” workouts. What does that mean? Sincerely, Need to Know Dear NTK, Glad you asked, and I imagine you asked because vocal lessons with anyone reputable are expensive. And they are expensive for […]
Bezzolay – An Xperience Interview – by Rob Smittix. Photo Credit: 80am Productions RRX: So how you doing, man? Bezzo: I’m doing good, bro. RRX: I’m really digging the New Year’s vibes that you sent over to me. Bezzo: Oh, thanks, bro. I was in the process of making music and I was like, let […]
…2..3..4 – an Xperience Column – by Chris Busone. I’d like to take a moment to say a few words in praise of the almighty Cover Band. Yes, I can hear the sound of pearls clutching and the groans of the show promoters, club owners, and purist musicians who are appalled by the notion of […]
The Perfect Storm – An Xperience Interview – by Liam Sweeny. RRX: Tell me a little bit about the band. Let’s make introductions to everybody out there. What are you guys all about? James: We are The Perfect Storm. We had formed in January of 2022, during the end of the COVID stuff. We started […]
Love is in the air, and candy is on the shelves. And speaking of things that are sweet, the February edition of Xperience Monthly is out. Featuring Les Claypool, The Perfect Storm, and Keith Morales, this one will keep you warm at night.
Jonathan Kane – an Xperience Interview – by Rob Smittix. Photo Credit: Chris Cardi RRX: Well, glad to have you on the line. I’m very excited about Doom Dogs. I just spoke with Jair-Rohm (Parker Wells) the other day and he was telling me some of the background story about the band. From what I remember […]