Year: 2025

Interview by Paul Salfen Hailing from Oklahoma City’s vibrant music scene, Brainwasher—the brainchild of Matthew Duckworth Kirksey (vocals, drums, keyboards, sampler) and Tommy McKenzie (guitar, bass, keyboards, sampler)—is set to release their debut album, 39 Lightyears from Heaven, on October 24, 2025, via Mothland. Known for their work with The Flaming Lips, Miley Cyrus, Brothers

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Photos by Paul Salfen LIVE rocked out with all of the hits at the Toyota Music Factory! Photos by Paul Salfen for AMFM MAGAZINE. #livetheband #edkowalczyk #dfw #toyotamusicfactory Toyota Music Factory, Irving Texas August 2025 Live LIve Live Live Live keyboard_arrow_left keyboard_arrow_right

Interview by Paul Salfen By Paul Salfen In the sweltering heat of Houston, Texas, something sticky and sinister is brewing—and no, it's not just the humidity. Award-winning director Joseph Kahn, fresh off his 2017 TIFF Audience Award win for Bodied, returns to the Midnight Madness section with ICK, a genre-bending horror-comedy that's equal parts nostalgic

Photos by Paul Salfen Toyota Music Factory Irving, Texas August 2025 Collective soul keyboard_arrow_left keyboard_arrow_right Collective Soul rocked the Toyota Music Factory in Irving, TX and played all of the hits. Photos by Paul Salfen. @collectivesoul @paulsalfen @toyotamusicfactory @livenationdfw #collectivesoul #edroland #toyotamusicfactory #dfw #concertphotos

Story by Christine Thompson Sons of Legion: A Soulful Rebellion from Nashville’s Indie Scene In the heart of Nashville, Tennessee, Sons of Legion is carving out a distinct space in the indie rock scene with their electrifying blend of rock, blues, soul, and Urban Americana. Formed by Adam McInnis and Daddy Jack, two musicians from

Interview and Photo by Paul Salfen (The Pavilion at Toyotal Music Factory, Irving TX August 2025) As Collective Soul marks over three decades in the rock world, the Atlanta-based band shows no signs of slowing down. With multi-platinum albums, seven No. 1 singles like "Shine," "December," and "The World I Know," and more than 15

Interview by Paul Salfen Oscar-winning actress Melissa Leo, known for her powerhouse performances in films like The Fighter and Frozen River, stars as Detective Carlsen in the gripping thriller The Knife (2025). Directed by and starring Nnamdi Asomugha, the film follows construction worker Chris (Asomugha) whose family life spirals into chaos after a mysterious intruder

Interview by Paul Salfen DREAD’s Die’ced: Reloaded (2025), a blood-soaked love letter to ‘80s slasher films, is slashing its way into theaters on August 8 and hitting VOD on August 12. Directed and written by Jeremy Rudd, the film expands on his viral 2023 short Die’ced, introducing the terrifying scarecrow-masked killer Benny and his prey,

Interview by Paul Salfen In a recent conversation with Paul Salfen of AMFM Magazine, Steve Stevens, the iconic guitarist best known for his work with Billy Idol, as well as the winning a Grammy for his work on the “Top Gun Anthem” in 1987, shared insights into his enduring passion for music, his creative process,