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2 weeks ago | 
thehollywooddigest.com | Garth Thomas
I’m willing to bet that the majority of us have worked for bosses who knew nothing about us as individuals and were only interested in how well we pulled our weight in the company. But if we’ve been lucky enough to work for someone who actually took the time to know us and offer support in our individual pursuits, the contrast is enormous.
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3 weeks ago | 
thehollywooddigest.com | Garth Thomas
On Rx2, Canadian alt-rock trio Jaded Truth deliver a fearless and dystopian concept album that fuses grunge, metal, punk, and shoegaze into a deeply cinematic narrative. A sequel to their 2020 debut Rx, the album charts a descent through addiction, corporate control, and disillusionment in a society dominated by a sinister pharmaceutical regime.
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3 weeks ago | 
thehollywooddigest.com | Garth Thomas
This engaging book by two UK-based consultants specializing in organizational culture takes leaders who contribute to employee alienation to task and offers a new, enlightened way to instead place focus of the wellbeing of their workers. Citing research showing how more than three-quarters of employees are alienated from their work, with many experiencing associated mental health issues, they make it clear that we’re overdue for a reset.
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3 weeks ago | 
thehollywooddigest.com | Garth Thomas
Let’s be honest. We’ve all had that late-night moment where we imagine rolling up to our crush in a tricked-out car, windows down, music blasting, proving once and for all that we’re worth their love. That’s the vibe EJ captures perfectly in “Fancy Car,” the second single from his highly anticipated EP The Storm. And yeah, it SLAPS.
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1 month ago | 
thehollywooddigest.com | Garth Thomas
Rebekah Snyder’s “America” is a potent slice of modern Americana—equal parts front porch hymn and personal pledge. With just her voice and acoustic guitar, Snyder delivers a song that feels simultaneously intimate and national in scope, tethered to deep family roots and the spirit of generational legacy. Written in the aftermath of 9/11, “America” avoids the chest-pounding bravado of many patriotic songs.
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1 month ago | 
thehollywooddigest.com | Garth Thomas
If there’s one thing Circus Mind proves with “The Battle of Brooklyn”, it’s that funk can carry more than just a groove—it can carry a message, a memory, and a neighborhood’s soul. With this bold single, the band transforms a Revolutionary War flashpoint into a musical metaphor for the cultural siege happening right now in Brooklyn’s gentrifying boroughs.
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1 month ago | 
thehollywooddigest.com | Garth Thomas
Maddye Trew’s “Single of the Year” is a honky-tonk heartbreak anthem that pairs equal parts sorrow and sass. Set for release on May 23 via TLG/Virgin/Trew Blue, the track serves as a standout from her upcoming EP Here Goes Nothin’, and it delivers exactly what the title suggests: a witty, emotionally bruised, barroom-ready anthem that tips its hat to country tradition while giving it a cheeky spin.
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1 month ago | 
thehollywooddigest.com | Garth Thomas
Star-studded memoirs about the spangled, glittering, gritty road to the stage. There is something about how some women entertainers can command the stage that strikes awe and amazement. They can hold a room of thousands while hoofing it or singing their hearts out. They can wear 20 pounds of makeup and rhinestones, or next to nothing. They can work solo or in a cast of dozens, or hundreds. Showmanship? Maybe it should be called show-womanship.
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1 month ago | 
thehollywooddigest.com | Garth Thomas
Amanda Barise’s post-Idol debut single “Cute and Deadly” is a radiant fusion of empowerment pop and alt-R&B cool, wrapped in self-aware sass and silky vocals. Coming hot off her Top 14 American Idol run — where Carrie Underwood dubbed her “Perfection” — Barise delivers a punchy anthem that blends viral-readiness with artistic authenticity. It’s a statement piece: a calling card, a reclamation, and a glitter bomb of intention.
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1 month ago | 
thehollywooddigest.com | Garth Thomas
How would you classify your music? I would classify my music as a blend of country and pop. I’ve always had a deep love for classic country – the kind of songs that tell a story and make you feel something real. I’m also drawn to the energy of today’s pop-country scene. I want my sound to live in that space where traditional country roots meet modern pop influences. My goal is to create music that feels familiar yet new – something that makes people feel nostalgic and excited all at once.
