Internal Review

Fairy Bones is an energetic rock outfit from Phoenix. Their no gimmick, kickass approach is fronted by Chelsey Louise. The singer joined Internal Review to chat about what it's like being a woman in the rock industry, the business side of being a local band trying to break into the national scene, and what it means to rock hard in a gimmicky 2016. Check the band out at fairybones.com. More Internal Review episodes can be found at vitcavage.com

Liam McCormack is a talented songwriter who performs under the moniker yellowbirddd. His earnest lyrics and intricate compositions allow listeners into a deeply personal diary of emotions and reactions. Check out his campaign to raise funds for a new album (yellowbirddd.com/donate) after listening our chat about the importance of songwriting, crafting beautiful lyrics, and everything in between.

Tony Ruland was the guitarist in the Washington-based band for a decade of his life. The band suddenly broke up, but he wasn’t too worried. He had music built up and ready to explode into the world. He linked up with fellow northwestern musicians to create Soft Sleep.

The Lovely Days are an upbeat band from Australia led by brothers Tennyson and Holden Nobel. Their beach vibe has undertones of '60s pop rock like the Beatles, which makes this one of the happiest sounding bands out there. The band's debut self-titled EP will be released on October 8. Be sure to pick up the five-song set then, but in the meantime, listen to Tennyson describe the music scene Down Under and why he can't wait to release as much music in 2017 as possible.

Lauren Strange is an accomplished singer-songwriter who lives in Nashville. Listen as Strange - that's her real name by the way - discusses winning an award at the John Lennon Songwriting Contest, writing for other artists, as well as her evolution as a musician.