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Today our BottleRock Napa Featured Artist Royel Otis releases debut album

February 16, 2024

Today for our BottleRock Napa featured artist, we bring to you Royel Otis. This Australian guitar-pop duo from Sydney took us by storm last year when we first heard their track Sofa King. We loved their sound and were instantly hooked, impatiently waiting for them to come to the Bay Area. We were so excited to see that they will be performing at BottleRock Napa 2024! Today, Royel Otis released their debut album Pratts & Pain. About the album, The album is named after our favourite pub in Streatham that we would go to when we were recording with Dan Carey. Dan would ask us to record vocals, and we’d say, ‘Just give us half an hour, we’re popping to Pratts & Payne’, and we’d have a pint, a few shots, and get some lyrics down. One of our favourites from the album is Foam, an ode to all those who need their mouths washed out with soap. It’s ok if you don’t understand some things just don’t look back in anger. Check out Foam [Read More]

Pre-Order The Dollyrots new album and catch them out on tour!

July 23, 2023

The Dollyrots announce new album pre-order for their new album Night Owls. The album is set to be released on October 13th. As they get set to embark on the second leg of their Year Of The Bunny Tour rock-pop-punk duo the Dollyrots announce their new album. ‘Night Owls’ will be out on October 13 on Wicked Cool Records. Pre-order it here: https://the-dollyrots.myshopify.com/collections/night-owls. Every pre-order comes with an instant download of the song “Hey Girl” and a surprise bonus track. Pre-orders made directly from the band’s site will receive additional downloads that include demos and alternative versions and will be delivered in advance of the October 13th release date. In addition, the Dollyrots are offering one-of-a-kind and limited items with Night Owls pre-orders that includes stage gear, custom guitars, phone calls from the band, private acoustic house party performances, band wardrobe, lots of bundles and more. Go check it out at https://bit.ly/DRNightOwls. Singer/bassist Kelly Ogden comments, You know how they say a band’s first album is usually their best? Well, I think because we had time for this one, you know, since the world stopped due to Covid, [Read More]

GRETA VAN FLEET NEW ALBUM STARCATCHER OUT NOW ON LAVA/REPUBLIC RECORDS

July 23, 2023

YES! It is here! The highly anticipated new album from Greta Van Fleet. The album STARCATCHER ushers in a new era for the band which has truly revived the rock scene. STARCATCHER is out now on Lava/Republic Records. Stream/purchase the record HERE. The album features the new single “The Indigo Streak;” watch the live video performance filmed at the Sacramento show on the Dreams in Gold Tour in March, 2023. We were at that show and it was absolutely amazing and you can check out our show photos here. Their stellar performance can be watched here: Of the new album, lead singer Josh Kiszka states, “Starcatcher is a dangerous and delightful expedition into a both violent and gentle dreamlike landscape. A purgatory of duality where brutality and beauty clash like a thunderstorm of stillness. Neither fact nor fiction inhabit the far reaches of this surrealist world. A storybook for the fighters and lovers alike Starcatcher captures a certain wonder on the fringe of mayhem.” Starcatcher is written and recorded by the band—lead singer Josh Kiszka, guitarist Jake Kiszka, bassist/keyboardist Sam Kiszka and drummer Danny Wagner—alongside Grammy-winning producer Dave Cobb (Chris [Read More]

Dirty Honey working on new album, Can’t Find the Brakes

June 13, 2023

One of our favorite bands, Dirty Honey is working on new music! The following news was released: Tuesday, June 13, 2023 — After spending the past two years conquering the U.K. and Europe with three sold-out tours, Dirty Honey returned to Byron Bay, Australia, in April ’23 to record their sophomore album, Can’t Find The Brakes, with producer Nick DiDia (Rage Against The Machine, Bruce Springsteen, Pearl Jam, Stone Temple Pilots). The album’s first single, “Won’t Take Me Alive,” is a literal, take-no-prisoners-balls-out rocker available everywhere on July 7, 2023. Dirty Honey will launch the first leg of their 2023-24 world tour in the U.S. in September, supporting Guns N’ Roses, and then roll into headline dates in October/November/December. We are so excited to for the new single as we know it will be nothing less than spectacular! Their live shows are a full on rock show like no other. We will keep you updated on tour dates and album news. Make sure to visit their social media sites and stay up to date on their latest news. Information & [Read More]

AFI share new song/video for “On Your Back”

June 15, 2021

AFI has released its 11th studio record “Bodies” last Friday via Rise Records. The band also shared a video for “On Your Back”, which was filmed during the recording of their BBC Radio 1 session and aired last night on Radio 1’s Rock Show with Daniel P. Carter. Check it out: “We are thrilled to finally see the release of Bodies,” says AFI’s Davey Havok. “For so long, we’ve wanted this record to be yours. Now it is.” Last month, the band unveiled The Ritual Collection, a new line of merch that can be found exclusively in The Bodies Experience. This includes a special deck of oracle cards (with one card for each song), soy prayer candles and incense — all fitting counterparts to the dark and brooding new track “Tied To A Tree.” The artwork for the “Tied To A Tree” visualizer is based on the art found on the oracle card deck. The Ritual Collection is now joined by The Bath Collection and The Travel Collection — find more information about each collection [Read More]

Touring vocalist Jessie Wagner’s new solo album will lift your spirits

October 9, 2020

Allow me to introduce you to the powerful and soulful vocals of Jessie Wagner. The popular touring singer (Lenny Kravitz, Chic, Duran Duran, Little Steven and the Disciples of Soul) and frontwoman for NYC rock/soul band Army of the Underdog has just released her debut solo album. The diverse 11 track album, Shoe’s Droppin highlights her soulful, bluesy vocals that are rich in emotion and depth. You can’t help but let her take you away on a musical journey of songs that share her triumphs and pain. The album is a musical gem and it will feed your soul and lift your spirits. Jessie explains about the album, “It’s exciting to stand alone and see if anyone connects with (it). I’ve had some of these songs with me for years, but I was always waiting for the right time to put them out. It’s scary, because this is my voice, my words, just me. It was cathartic to get out some of that anger and sadness, but there’s also the presence of faith that it will all get better.” [Read More]

Ellefson ft. Al Jourgensen and Charlie Benante release cover of Cheap Trick’s Auf Wiedersehen

October 9, 2020

ELLEFSON, the eponymous solo band of Grammy-Winning Megadeth bassist and co-founder David Ellefson, earlier this week announced signing to EARMusic (Europe) and Ward Records (Japan) for the release of their upcoming full-length covers release NO COVER, which will be released Worldwide 11/20 in conjunction with Ellefson’s revived COMBAT RECORDS, who will release the album in North America via AMPED. The band also released the video for their cover of the Cheap Trick classic “Auf Wiedersehen”, featuring guest appearances from Ministry’s Al Jourgensen, Anthrax’s Charlie Benante, and Crobot’s Brandon Yeagley, alongside bassist Ellefson, vocalist Thom Hazaert, and guitarist Andy Martongelli. “Auf Wiedersehen” is available on all digital outlets today 10/9 via Combat Records/earMUSIC, and the video edited by Melody Myers, can be viewed at the link below. Also today, October 9th, proclaimed DAVID ELLEFSON DAY by the Mayor of David’s hometown of Jackson, MN, the band has announced a handful of upcoming tour dates, including late October Texas dates with SALIVA, The Crowned, and A Killer’s Confession, and a week of November CD release shows for NO COVER, with The Crowned. The shows will be limited capacity club dates, following all state and local safety protocols, social distancing, and capacity guidelines. Says Ellefson, “We’re all [Read More]