July 15, 2025
Jul 15, 2025
On today’s episode, we’re going to meet Mike Martinez. He’s a guitarist and singer in Asheville. He also goes by the name Mad Mike. His band, Natural Born Leaders, rose to local fame last year when they performed during the racial justice protests. What makes Mike’s music distinct is his ability to blend genres and styles. It’s something that speaks to his roots – what he grew up listening to. But it also offers a glimpse of his vision for the future. Music without boundaries.
The album is available for pre-order exclusivelyon the Citizen Soundcheck platform. Michael Hutchence — front man of Australian rock band INXS — passed away in 1997, but fortunately his music didn’t die with him. “a hidden treasure of unreleased music from Hutchence continues to emerge, shedding… View Article
As Citizen Vinyl enters its fifth year of operations as North Carolina’s first vinyl record pressing plant, we will be closing our bar/café, event space, and record and art store on April 30. This decision allows Citizen Vinyl to strengthen its focus on the success… View Article
Hiss Golden Messenger is releasing a 2 x LP vinyl version of Sanctuary Songs. The 18-track live album was recorded on December 1, 2023 — during the Jump for Joy tour — at The Waiting Room in Omaha, NE. This ripping, rocking, and vibing set was captured by… View Article