Keefy speaks with Todd Severin, founder, President, and CEO of Ripple Music, as the independent label celebrates its 15th anniversary. Known in the heavy music community as “The Toddfather,” Severin launched Ripple Music in 2010 alongside co-founder John Rancik with a mission to champion independent artists in the worlds of heavy metal, doom, and stoner rock. Continue reading
Kingnomad’s Prog Rock tendencies have been at the forefront from their inception, but these elements are expressed in their purest form on Sagan Om Rymden (Ripple Music). The group has about completely phased out the Stoner Doom tinges that helped shape their first two albums, allowing their third to expand their dynamics without a single hint of fuzz to be found. While this does make a less heavy album on the surface, a combination of energy and commitment to atmosphere results in what is easily the band’s boldest effort yet. Continue reading
The Ripple Music label continues to impact the underground heavy music world in 2019 with great releases and future-legend status bands joining the roster. The label will celebrate in style at Ripple Fest UK in London next month. The bill features greats and soon to be greats Stubb, War Cloud, Trippy Wicked, Plainride, and Psychlona on September 21st at The Black Heart! Tickets are still avaialble but expected to sell out! The night will also feature DJ sets from Atom Heart Mutha (Geoff Leppard) and DJ Lil Rasher (Matt Bacon). Continue reading