Category Archives: Published Work

Exploring the children’s show that wasn’t crafted for children with COURAGE composer and head writer. Samantha Vargas | Fangoria Jody Gray understood John Dilworth’s vision before he even submitted a trial composition for Courage the Cowardly Dog back in 1998. After watching the short that inspired the series, The Chicken from Outer Space, Gray knew exactly what to doContinue reading “The Things We Do For Love: COURAGE THE COWARDLY DOG 20 Years Later”

Samantha Vargas | Alternative Press For Kevin Grimmett, the bassist/keyboardist of HUNNY, the band’s musical journey has always been about getting in touch with their feelings the moment they happen — or at least that’s how they ended up writing nearly 100 demos during the pandemic. And today, they’re finally ready to open up the vault by releasingContinue reading “How nostalgia for old Abercrombie ads fueled HUNNY’s latest Homesick EP”

Samantha Vargas | Alternative Press For rising artist renforshort, there’s a price to pay for constantly jumping between her hometown of Toronto and Los Angeles for work — namely a lack of sleep. But 20-year-old Lauren Isenberg, who woke up for this interview, wouldn’t have it any other way — and that impressive work ethic doesn’t just comeContinue reading “renforshort is prioritizing mental health more than ever on Dear Amelia“

Samantha Vargas | Alternative Press On June 24, Zella Day was set to release her new single “Radio Silence,” a pro-choice anthem that shared the intimate details of her own life-threatening, unintended pregnancy. But instead of relishing the day as another musical milestone and a preface to her upcoming album, Sunday In Heaven, Day woke up to theContinue reading “Zella Day turned her own abortion story into song with “Radio Silence””

Samantha Vargas | Alternative Press carolesdaughter has a lofty goal for the new year: bringing back music videos on MTV. Equipped with the nostalgia-heavy visual for her single “Target Practice,” Thea Taylor is ready to take on any television executives who stand in her way. While many TikTok stars might not even remember a time when MTV played music videos, TaylorContinue reading “carolesdaughter: “Music saved me; music gave my life purpose” – Print interview”

Samantha Vargas | Alternative Press Before you find yourself in her DMs, Dora Jar already knows that her name is a pun. She’s reminded about it at least once a week. And just like with her eclectic sound, she references her childhood for its inspiration. While some might not feel a nostalgic connection to an automated carContinue reading “For Dora Jar, working as a musician is akin to being a wizard— Print interview”