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Amnplify AU: The Spikes
Interview with THE SPIKES (1st April 2026) Interview by Dave Bruce How did the band come together? Where did it all begin? The Spikes is a solo venture. I had two different bands when I was younger, growing up in Rome. But when I came to the U.S. I set out on a solo career and called myself THE SPIKES. Briefly describe your journey to date. My journey since being in the U.S. has been a gradual rise. My songwriting, poetry, and art all contributed to and culminated in my fir
M.A.C. : The Myth of “Having It All” Is Cracking—And Melissa Core-Caballo Is Saying the Quiet Part Out Loud
Every industry has its mythology. In music, it’s the overnight success that took ten years. In culture, it’s reinvention. In business, it’s scale at all costs. And for women moving through all three at once, it’s this: You can have it all—if you can keep up. Melissa Core-Caballo isn’t here to sell that myth.She’s here to dissect it. From Backstage to Boardroom—And Everything In Between As CEO and Co-Founder of Dead Horse Branding, Core-Caballo operates at the intersection o
Music Crowns: Brands are becoming the new record labels: The Spikes and L.G.R. unveil ‘The Session’
“From the very start of their musical journey, The Spikes chose to wear L.G.R in every video, not as styling, but as part of their identity. Creating this campaign meant stepping inside the recording studio to capture how songs truly come to life, with our eyewear present in the same organic way, not as an accessory, but as something that belongs to that world.” — L.G.R founder Luca Gnecchi Ruscone Music is no longer shaped by record labels alone, and talent is no longer de
Divine Magazine: The Cost of "Having It All": Why Women Are Still Carrying More Than Men
Melissa Core-Caballo asks what many women wonder: Is building it all worth it? A candid look at ambition. During International Women’s Month, conversations about empowerment are everywhere. Panels are scheduled. Posts are shared. Brands celebrate women publicly. But behind the curated messaging, a quieter question persists for women building careers , families, and futures simultaneously: Is it worth it? Melissa Core-Caballo, CEO and Co-Founder of Nashville-based global
The Tennessean: 8 rising Nashville artists you should be listening to right now!
As winter thaws to spring in Music City, it's time to bulk up your windows-down playlist. But look no further than local artists releasing music in a variety of genres, from R&B to pop, rock and folk, in addition to new country tunes. Nashville's impressive crop of up-and-coming musicians are dropping some of the best new singles available across streaming platforms. Here are eight Nashville artists making waves right now, and where you can catch them on stages throughout t
The Myth of “Having It All” Is Cracking—And Melissa Core-Caballo Is Saying the Quiet Part Out Loud
Every industry has its mythology. In music, it’s the overnight success that took ten years.In culture, it’s reinvention.In business, it’s scale at all costs. And for women moving through all three at once, it’s this: You can have it all—if you can keep up. Melissa Core-Caballo isn’t here to sell that myth.She’s here to dissect it. From Backstage to Boardroom—And Everything In Between As CEO and Co-Founder of Dead Horse Branding, Core-Caballo operates at the intersection of
THE COST OF “HAVING IT ALL”: WHY WOMEN ARE STILL CARRYING MORE THAN MEN
“Is It Worth It?” — Melissa Core-Caballo Challenges the Unspoken Norms of Motherhood, Leadership, and the Invisible Load During International Women’s Month Photography Credit: Brittany Hope Hambrick, Dead Horse Branding During International Women’s Month, conversations about empowerment are everywhere. Panels are scheduled. Posts are shared. Brands celebrate women publicly. But behind the curated messaging, a quieter question persists for women building careers, families, a
Tony Brown Guest Feature - Heartland TV Network - "High Dollar Hill"
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Roman Rock Musician the Spikes Finds New Home In Boulder
Iago Haussman's music draws inspiration from Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds, The Great Gatsby , and Apocalypse Now . Solo artist Iago Haussman is the man behind Boulder indie project the Spikes. Courtesy the Spikes Iago Haussman is settling into his new Boulder surroundings. The Rome-raised musician who plays out as the Spikes has been coming stateside since he was a child, so there wasn’t too much of a culture shock when he decided to make the college town his home nearly th
Brentwood Lifestyle
Dead Horse Branding started 10 years ago with married duo Rick Caballo and Melissa Core-Caballo. The branding company started from the “bare bones” and up, said Melissa. The name came from Rick’s Spanish and Australian roots, with Caballo being the Spanish word for horse. Both Rick and Melissa are from Wollongong, Australia. They are self-starters, having left school at an early age to pursue their interests. Upon meeting one another by a mutual friend from Nashville, the c
