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Our Spotlight Band is The Banshee Pilot and check out their new video!

January 7, 2016

Allow me to introduce you to what might be my new favorite band! I was recently introduced to The Banshee Pilot as they have just released their new video for the single “If You Wanted Riches, Honey You Should’ve Married a Doctor.” It is refreshing to hear a band bring such depth and varied influences into their music and seamlessly fusing it together into their own soon to be signature sound. They bring everything from rock, alternative, theatrical rock, and much more. Their music instantly catches your attention and makes a statement to be heard. Check out their new video which the band explains, “Filming this video was a test of teamwork, hard work, and passion. The journey led us almost to being robbed at gunpoint. If you take anything from this video…heartbreak knows no discrimination.” The song is off their new self titled EP which can be picked up on their Bandcamp page here: https://thebansheepilotofficial.bandcamp.com/. They are planning on heading out on tour in support of the EP this year and we can’t wait! The Banshee [Read More]

Our Spotlight Band is ONOFF and catch them this Saturday in San Francisco!

January 5, 2016

We would like to shine the spotlight on a band that has not only captured the attention of overseas fans but will soon dominate 2016 worldwide! ONOFF is a Rock n Roll trio haling from Dublin/Dundalk, Ireland. They have extensively toured Europe to include more than a dozen headlining tours. When you listen to them, you will instantly know why everyone gravitates to them. They have a straight up infectious rock sound that just brings the fun to the party. Check out their latest video for their song, Waiting on You which was filmed earlier this year in Yuba City, California and features many of their California fans and friends. ONOFF is: “Paulie” – Guitar, Vox David Hurrell – Bass, Vox Stevie 10 Bears – Drums & Vox If you are in Northern California, make sure to make it out to their next show which is Saturday, January 9th at Slim’s in San Francisco. Also featured on the bill are our other favorites, State Line Empire and Pushing The Sun. It promises to be [Read More]

Our Spotlight Band is Atomic Symphony from Switzerland

December 31, 2015

For our Spotlight Band we would like to introduce you to a great symphonic/progressive metal band, Atomic Symphony from Switzerland. They have released their debut album Redemption this year and have been garnering a lot of attention for their progressive metal that takes you on a symphonic journey. The self produced album contains 9 attention grabbing tracks that highlight their musical prowess. One of my favorite tracks is the hauntingly beautiful Face The Evil or the explosive Shattered. You can’t help but feel the intensity that their music brings out. Walk Through Fire and Pain is one to have on repeat! Atomic Symphony is: SJasmin Baggenstos – Vocals Roberto Barlocci – Guitar Carlo Beltrame – Keys Thomas Spoegler – Bass Marc Friedrich – Drums Make sure to visit their social media sites and stay up to date on their latest news. ~ Marisol Information & Links: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/atomic.symphony Twitter: https://twitter.com/AtomicSymphony

Our Spotlight Band is Sonicspoon from Madrid, Spain

December 18, 2015

I love it when I am introduced to a new band and they immediately rise to one of my top favorites. This happened recently after checking out the new video from Sonicspoon out of Madrid, Spain. They recently released a video for their song, In This Pale Blue Dot. It is so refreshing to hear a band that is not trying to jump on the latest music trends or hybrid genres. Sonicspoon is pure rock that brings hints of classic rock, alternative and so much more. Sam Gomez comments about the new video, “In This Pale Blue Dot” was the last of four songs for our first EP. Although we were working with another track before, it came together organically and, just a few days before we went to the studio, it was finished. I wrote the lyrics the night before going to Pull & Push Studios to record the vocals, but they were about something completely different. That night, while I was watching some science videos, I was really impressed with how Carl Sagan [Read More]

Our Spotlight Band is The Knitts from Los Angeles!

December 15, 2015

It frustrates me when someone tells me that they can’t find any new music to get excited about. They obviously are just listening to their regular playlist and have not made themselves accessible to the new music. There is a band that I am very excited about and wanted to share with you. Check out The Knitts from Los Angeles. First off, they are not a new band since they formed around 2011 but they are definitely new to me and I am lovin what I am hearing. They have the vigor of a garage rock band with a punk edge that will grab your attention. They have recently released the first single, Get Up Get Out which will be on their 2016 EP. Check out the song here: The Knitts are: Charlie Volkens – Guitars Justin Volkens – Vocals, Ukulele Jaime “Jimmy” Luque – Guitars Victor Portillo – Bass Brandon Sinclair – Drums Upcoming tour dates include: Friday, December 18 – Maui Sugar Mill Saloon – Tarzana, CA Monday, December 28 – Skinny’s – North Hollywood, CA Monday, [Read More]

Our Spotlight Band is Death Valley Dreams

December 8, 2015

I have a new band for you to check out and keep your eyes! You are going to love them. Check out Death Valley Dreams from PA. I am so excited to hear more from them since Nick Coyle has been a favorite of mine for quite some time. They recently played their first show in November at River Street Jazz Cafe. Check out some video of their set featuring their awesome new song, The Darker Years: They definitely have an infectious new sound that I have been craving. Then, I fell deeper in love with them after I listened to their Words Like Fire song. I am just blown away by the energy they bring to their music, vocals that just grab your attention and a beat that will get you moving. This just might be my new Go To song! Check it out here: We will see if we can bring you an interview soon to find out more about what is next on the horizon for Death Valley Dreams. This will [Read More]

Our Spotlight Band is Blankus Larry

December 4, 2015

I have a new band for you to check out! It is Blankus Larry out of Washington DC and Norfolk, VA. They bring back your love for that gritty garage band style with a dose of punk and psychedelic rock. You can’t help but pick up their classic analog sound which I am smitten with. They are set to release sophomore album, Problemo soon and you can check out their new song, Please (Don’t Let Me Lose My Mind) Blankus Larry is: Durdy Larry: non-drums Bloody Larry: drums Marion Larry: guitar, vox San Pedro Larry: sonics Ding-a-lingous Larry: bass Blutarticus Larry: vox, synths Cuzin’ Larry: upright bass Make sure to visit their social media sites and stay up to date on their latest news. ~ Marisol Information & Links: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BlankusLarry/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/blankuslarry Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/blankuslarry/please-dont-let-me-lose-my-mind Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blankuslarry/