Although this is only his first album, M. William Helfrich (or mbilly, as he is known on stage and in the studio) is already connected with the tightly knit family of folk-influenced indie artists who ...

WHAT SEPARATES William Helfrich—AKA mbilly—from the other quiet, self-effacing boys you know who write thoughtful songs and harbor a Sam Cooke obsession? For one, he has a voice that flexes and ...

[DANCE-POP DELIRIUM] You only need to look at the cover of Fake Drugs' self-titled debut to realize the band doesn't take itself too seriously. The CD sleeve features NBA star Shaquille O'Neal, decked ...

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