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ARTIST SPOTLIGHT: J.R. Bones releases 1st LP in 5 years, Slow Lightning

October 13, 2023

Today, the New York-based artist The Bones of J.R. Jones (a.k.a. Jonathon Linaberry) released his first studio album in more than five years, Slow Lightning via Tone Tree Music. Jonathon Linaberry comments: “‘Slow lightning’ is about a power you can’t control. A force that’s bigger than you and follows its own path no matter how badly you want to mold or direct it. That’s what this record felt like, and it’s something I had to figure out how to embrace.” As the title suggests, the 12-track collection Slow Lightning is raw and visceral, pulsating with an understated electrical current that flows through his cinematic brand of roots noir. The songs grapple with doubt and desire in the face of nature and fate, and frequent collaborator Kiyoshi Matsuyama’s production is eerily hypnotic to match, with haunting synthesizers, vintage drum machines, and ghostly guitars. “I felt very lost at the time I was writing these songs,” Linaberry confesses. “It was a moment of deep crisis and anxiety, but I knew the only way out was through, which meant I [Read More]

The Doors – Live at the Hollywood Bowl 1968 Limited Edition Collectable Moving Poster

October 13, 2023

If you love The Doors, you have to check out the must have limited edition collective moving poster from Infinite Objects. The moving poster celebrates the 55th anniversary of The Doors Live at the Hollywood Bowl 1968. Check out the news below: Infinite Objects, the pioneering force in the digital art collectables realm, is proud to announce the unveiling of an exclusive digital music collectable from The Doors as part of its Music Moments curated by ZEAL. The Doors – Live at the Hollywood Bowl 1968 is now available as a limited edition collectible Infinite Objects Moving Poster, celebrating the 55th anniversary of The Doors’ “Live At The Hollywood Bowl” performance on July 5, 1968 in its entirety. Infinite Objects are “Moving Posters”, infinitely looping animations of your favorite moments. These next-generation collectibles for the digital world of music, art and more require no setup or configuration. The modern display pieces turn on in your hands (like magic) and instantly begin looping the 1 hour 8 min performance from start to finish This exclusive item allows fans to immerse themselves in the magic of one of music’s most influential bands and become captivated by The [Read More]

MisterWives bring The Don’t Look Down Tour to San Francisco

October 12, 2023

Wednesday nights can be hard to get through as you anticipate the arrival of the weekend. Last night was the perfect mid week pick-me-up as MisterWives brought their Don’t Look Down Tour to the Warfield in San Francisco. The night opened with a set by Natalie Jane and she wowed the crowed with her powerful vocals. Next up was the amazing Bishop Briggs who really brought the energy and spark. Finally MisterWives came out to an eruption of cheer and screams as they hit the stage and delivered 150% non-stop energy. They came out to Out of Your Mind and then straight into Dagger. The crowd was loving every second of it as the excitement raced through the crowd. The set was spectacular and the lighting was the perfect complement to the spot on sound of the band. The set continued with full force all the way until the final song of Nosebleeds, the title track of their highly praised fourth studio album, that had everyone singing along. What a night! Check out photos [Read More]

Everclear returns to San Francisco for a night to remember at August Hall

October 11, 2023

Last night we trekked out to San Francisco for the return of Everclear. They brought their headlining fall tour to the August Hall and it was truly a night to never forget. The evening kicked off with a killer set by The Pink Spiders. They got the crowd revved up and we were immediately hooked from the start. Next up The Ataris came and gave us an incredible dose of punk high energy rock and we were there for it all. The adrenaline was soaring through the venue and you couldn’t help but move around. Everyone was anxiously awaiting the arrival of Everclear and once they hit the stage, it was as if we entered a time machine. The set took us straight back to the 90s with spot on sound. The nostalgic vibe was an immediate mood elevator for all. The crowd which was full of long time fans and younger ones. But one thing was certain, they knew all the words and were happily singing along. Check out photos from our Rockin Ryan: [Read More]

Photo Gallery: The Pink Spiders at August Hall Oct. 10, 2023

October 11, 2023

The Pink Spiders opened up for Everclear last night at the August Hall in San Francisco. It was an awesome show with their high energy set getting the crowd amped from the start. Check out photos from our Rockin Ryan: You can check out their new album Freakazoid which is available on vinyl and CD. Check out their video for their track Freakin Freakin Out: Make sure to visit their social media sites and stay up to date on their latest news. Information & Links: Website: https://www.thepinkspiders.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thepinkspiders/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/thepinkspiders Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepinkspiders

The Vaccines Release New Single “Sometimes, I Swear” off upcoming album

October 11, 2023

We got a new song for you to check out! The Vaccines have just released their new track, Sometimes, I Swear which is the latest single off their forthcoming album Pick-Up Full of Pink Carnations, which releases January 12 via Thirty Tigers. Check out the new song here: Lead singer Justin Young comments, “Like many songs before it, ‘Sometimes, I Swear’ began life as Tim and I sat on my sofa in London. I don’t think there are many places on the planet where I feel so at peace as sitting in my own home, but even there I constantly question my place in the world. I think the innate human need to be part of something – to connect with each other in a community or a congregation – is what keeps driving us forward and searching for meaning. It’s something many of us struggle with on a daily basis, but I hope when people hear this song they’ll feel less alone in that struggle.” About the new album “Like many songs before it, ‘Sometimes, [Read More]

The Darkness kicked off their Permission to Land tour in San Francisco

October 10, 2023

The Darkness are celebrating the 20th anniversary of their multi-platinum award winning debut album Permission to Land. What better way to celebrate than with a US tour and they kicked it right off here in San Francisco at the Masonic on October 3rd. It was a stellar show that included a highly engaging set by The Comancheros. The energy ramped up even more as The Darkness took the stage. The crowd was treated to the band performing the debut album in it’s entirety. What an amazing night to see them perform Bareback live! The Masonic was the perfect backdrop for The Darkness as they truly owned the stage. The crowd interaction was at its peak and you couldn’t help but stand in awe of the pure perfection of their sound. Check out photos from their set by our Rockin Ryan: The remaining US tour dates: 10/15 Detroit, MI Saint Andrew’s Hall 10/17 Boston, MA Big Night Live 10/18 New York, NY Terminal 5 10/19 Philadelphia, PA Franklin Music Hall 10/21 Sayreville, NJ Starland Ballroom 10/22 Washington, D.C. 9:30 Club Make sure to visit their social media [Read More]