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The Mission are returning to San Francisco on May 9th at Great American Music Hall

April 18, 2024

We are so excited to share that post-punk rockers The Mission are returning to San Francisco as they head out on a West Coast Spring Tour. They will be playing at Great American Music Hall on May 9th and is sure to be a show you won’t want to miss. The show will be the last one right before they play at Pasadena’s annual Cruel World Festival which brings together an amazing lineup of bands; Duran Duran, Simple Minds, Adam Ant, Blondie, Interpol, etc. Vocalist/Guitarist Wayne Hussey comments, “It’s a very eclectic bill… a lot of bands playing that I’d like to see,” he says. “It’s a shame we don’t generally get festival lineups like this in Europe. They tend to be more genre-specific. Hence, we usually just play goth/rock festivals which can be frustrating as I really don’t see us as exclusively fitting into any particular genre.” You can head over HERE and pick up tickets for the San Francisco show! To get you ready check out a playlist of our fave tracks: Check [Read More]

The Driver Era releases music video for new track Get Off My Phone

March 6, 2024

Alt pop duo The Driver Era have just released a music video for their latest track, Get Off My Phone. The Driver Era which features brothers Ross and Rocky Lynch released the single earlier this year and are ready to grab your attention with their new music. The modern-day breakup anthem, filled with punchy guitar hooks and a danceable chorus sure to be a live hit, tells the story of social media getting in the way of trying to heal from a breakup. Ross explains: “It gets pretty annoying when your phone keeps trying to show you happy memories of a past relationship”. Check out the video here: That is one catchy track! You can buy or stream the new song HERE. Make sure to visit their social media sites and stay up to date on their latest news. Information & Links: Facebook: http://facebook.com/thedriverera Instagram: http://instagram.com/thedriverera Twitter: http://twitter.com/thedriverera

Slow Pulp made television debut on CBS Saturday Morning, heading to Europe in May

March 5, 2024

Slow Pulp made their television debut this past weekend as they performed on CBS Saturday Morning. The Chicago-via-Madison quartet composed of vocalist Emily Massey, guitarist/producer Henry Stoehr, bassist Alex Leeds, and drummer Teddy Mathews performed songs from their album Yard which was released last fall. Watch their performance of Doubt here: In addition, Slow Pulp will be heading to Europe/UK in May for a tour. Check out the dates below: June 1 – Barcelona, ES @ Primavera SoundJune 3 – Milan, IT @ Arci BellezzaJune 5 – Paris, FR @ Point EphemereJune 6 – Cologne, DE @ Bumann & SohnJune 7 – Brussels, BE @ AB ClubJune 9 – Hilvarenbeek, NL @ Best Kept SecretJune 11 – Brighton, UK @ Concorde 2June 12 – Birmingham, UK @ Hare & HoundsJune 14 – Glasgow, UK @ The Classic GrandJune 15 – Dublin, IE @ WhelansJune 16 – Manchester, UK @ Band on the WallJune 18 – Nottingham, UK @ The Bodega Social ClubJune 19 – Cardiff, UK @ Clwb Ifor BachJune 29 – London, UK @ Koko We love their album [Read More]

Brigitte Calls Me Baby release EP This House is Made of Corners

November 3, 2023

It’s Friday and time for new music for the weekend. I am here to give you the great big gift of killer new tracks, direct from your new favorite band, Brigitte Calls Me Baby. They have just released on ATO Records, their debut EP This House is Made of Corners. The EP was made with nine-time Grammy Award-winning producer Dave Cobb. These 5 songs will have you instantly hooked as it is a true musical gem. Their style is so refreshing and yet nostalgic. The vocals and music bring out hints of Elvis Presley and Morrisey with Arctic Monkeys swagger and vibes, all the while, delivering their own new sound that will find a permanent spot on your playlist. Check out their song Eddie My Love: You can pick up or stream the new EP by heading HERE. We can’t wait to catch them live as they will be opening for The Last Dinner Party on November 6th at the El Rey Theater in Los Angeles. Of course you will also have to [Read More]

Check out The Last Dinner Party as they make their way to the US

October 25, 2023

Allow me to introduce you to your NEW FAVORITE BAND – The Last Dinner Party. From the first time we heard them earlier this year, we were instantly hooked and fell in love with their new era of alt synth glam rock. They bring to life a style of Romantic poets and Renaissance music. They have an alluring quality and mystique that will have you addicted. Check out the video for their latest release, My Lady of Mercy: The Last Dinner Party are coming to the US for only a handful of dates in November. We did see a Los Angeles date of November 6th at the El Rey Theatre. We hope you get a chance to catch them live. Their shows are nothing short of paramount enjoyment that has every audience member in complete indulgence. Make sure to visit their social media sites and stay up to date on the latest news. Information & Links: Website: https://www.thelastdinnerparty.co.uk/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheLastDinnerParty/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/lastdinnerparty Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thelastdinnerparty/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5SHgclK1ZpTdfdAmXW7J6s

Check out the new track California Letdown from Teddy Cosmo

October 23, 2023

Some people are annoyed with the suggested posts as they are mindlessly scrolling through Instagram, but today, that is not me. I saw a snippet of a song and immediately had to find out who it was and how to get the track. The song was called California Letdown and it was a new release from Teddy Cosmo. I had to find out more. It states the following on the profile: Teddy Cosmo musician, producer, podcaster, ♿cerebral palsy, wheelchair user, Berklee College of Music and from NYC. The song is amazing, the vocals remind me of a young Morrissey but with a modern production that captures the depth and tones of the emotions. Check out the track on Spotify here or take a listen below: As I delved deeper, I found his EP Ouchie and it is an alternative indie gem! Check out the track Distant Stars and tell me how you can’t get hooked on it. The vulnerable raw emotion grabs a hold of you, all the while taking you on a musical [Read More]

Check out new music from alternative rockers Stray + The Wild

October 13, 2023

Dark alternative rockers Stray + The Wild have just released their latest single, Show Me The Way. The new track is exactly what we needed to get us ready for the weekend. Guitarist and songwriter, Alan Dämien, shares, “We realize that we need to put our own ideas about life behind us if we want to write songs that can reach out to the souls of people. We want them to see what’s really happening in the world.” “We all go through so many circumstances that define who we are. People get hung up with bad habits, life events, and become comfortable in their own personal situations. These songs were written to wake people up, to show them how we’re treating the planet, each other, and every living creature, with hopes that we will individually become self-aware and do the right thing.” Produced by the renowned Mudrock, known for his work with Avenged Sevenfold, Linkin Park, Godsmack, and Deftones, and recorded by Mudrock and Alan Dämien, this single is a testament to the band’s commitment to creating music that resonates with the souls of [Read More]