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Loveless dominates stage at August Hall for last night of US tour

June 24, 2023

It was the last night of the US dates for Loveless World Tour and it ended in San Francisco at the August Hall. It featured openers Honey Revenge and you can check out their photos here. The crowd were ready and amped up for the show as Loveless took the stage to eruptions of cheer and screams and they kicked it off with Haunting Me. The party started and didn’t stop until the band left the stage. Being the last night of tour, the crew had some fun with the band as they had given playful and different set lists to each member. I tell you, I would have loved to see them play Bodies by Drowning Pool. They would have killed it. The crowd went wild when they played their 2020 debut single Better. It was non-stop fun and a spirited set that intensified the adrenaline with each song with a minor break during Killing Time. The band had to stop the song due to a fight in the crowd. We actually [Read More]

Honey Revenge bring fun energetic set to August Hall

June 24, 2023

Honey Revenge might have got their start on TikTok but it is their live shows that will keep them on the minds and playlists of music fans. On Friday they opened up for Loveless and it was the last night of tour so each band gave it 150%. Honey Revenge brought out a fun and energetic set that had the crowd non-stop dancing and singing along. The energy was infectious, the songs catchy and relatable and the performance lively and entertaining. Check out photos of their set by our Rockin Ryan: It was also release day for them as their album Retrovision which captures their live set perfectly. The pop-rock album is fun, playful and self-reflective at times. You can pick it up and some merch by heading over HERE. You can also check out a couple videos from their San Francisco set here: Honey Revenge will be returning back to the Bay Area in July playing at the Cornerstone on July 11th in Berkeley playing with Finish Ticket and Arrows in Action. Make [Read More]

First Spotlight of 2017 goes to Jonny Couch

January 3, 2017

The first Spotlight of 2017 goes to Jonny Couch. Jonny released one of our favorite vinyls of 2016. He released his debut EP, Animal Instinct in November 2016. The five song EP was pressed on vinyl with digital card on Jonny’s own Damaged Sofa Records. Longtime drummer on the NY music scene, Jonny Couch has come from behind the kit in his new self-named band to get behind the microphone. On his forthcoming 5 song EP, Animal Instinct, he plays drums, organ and synths on all tracks. While Jonny has a band behind him in a live setting, he plays drums and keyboards on the record. Jonny combines styles from years in NYC playing punk rock in the mid-aughts with The Choke (who toured with Buzzcocks and other punk rock luminaries) and earlier this decade with his dance-pop act LoveCryme (whose vocalist went on to do choreography for Kiesza). The resulting sound? A leather capped New Romantic disguised as Brando-Elvis belting out anthemic heartbreak missives of pain. The EP was recorded in Savannah, [Read More]

Our Spotlight Band The Wild Things will grab your attention with their new video

December 14, 2016

Today our Spotlight Band is the alternative rock band The Wild Things. They hail from West London and features of sister-brother team Sydney and Cameron White, Rob Kendrick and Pete Wheeler. While they bring out the nostalgic vibe of 90-esque alternative rock, they have a style that is all their own. You can’t help but feel drawn into their colorful music that invites you to feel the music. Genre: Alternative Rock/Punk Rock/Modern Rock Location: West London Feature: Infectious addictive sound that grabs your attention, hints of nostalgia yet with modern execution Interesting Fact: Outside of the band, Rob and Sydney are also accomplished actors. Sydney is best known for her acting work in BBC 4’s ‘Till Death Us Do Part’ BBC’s Uncle & Young Dracula, whereas Rob is known for Sky 1’s After Hours and BBC’s The Syndicate. Video to check out: new single, I Think You Can Do Better Make sure to visit their social media sites and we will work on bringing you an interview with this fun fast rising band. Information & Links: Website: http://www.thewildthings.biz/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheWildThings/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheWildThingsUK

Our Spotlight Band is alternative pop rockers, Halflives

December 12, 2016

Today our Spotlight Band is Halflives. They are a five piece alternative pop/rock band that will surely capture your attention. They have spent the last year writing catchy passionate tracks that will soon be released as the band’s debut album. They have successfully released their debut single, Mayday and two covers, they are back at it with their new single. Genre: Alternative Rock/Pop Rock Location: Modena, Italy Feature: Catchy tracks bridging the pop and alternative worlds. Song to check out: new single, Burn Halflives is: Linda Battilani | Vocals Enrico Bertoni | Guitar & Vocals Matt Mantovani | Guitar Oscar Scantamburlo | Bass Fede Bernardi | Drums Make sure to visit their social media sites! Information & Links: Website: http://www.wehavehalflives.bigcartel.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wehavehalflives/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/wehavehalflives

Get a fix of alternative rock from newcomers Witterquick and their new video Rise

June 21, 2016

Newcomers Witterquick are making quite an impression on the alternative rock scene as they bring an addictive fresh energy to their music that we have been craving. They have released a cinematic video for their song, Rise which is off their debut EP, Beneath the Spinning Lights, out now via LAB Records. The video was directed by Duncan Howsley for LAB Exposure. Frontmant Will Alford comments: “I sent Ollie [Chanter, bass] the initial demo for ‘Rise’, which at that time consisted of only piano and vocal. He listened to the song on loop all the way up to London, which is a four hour train ride away from where we live. “It’s become a pretty special song for all the band, its about having the courage to chase your dreams, and picking yourself up and carrying on even when things seem hopeless. It really captured that moment in our lives and it was the first time that we realised that we had something special, that we weren’t just five guys playing some songs, we were a band that [Read More]

PREMIERE: Red Velvet Crush premieres impressive new track Forget Me Not

May 18, 2016

Red Velvet Crush are set to release their new EP, Crystal Clear this Friday. The EP was recorded at Music Row in Nashville TN throughout the winter w/ producer Joshua Gleave and studio drums by Kelly Clarkson’s drummer Lester Estelle Jr. In anticipation of their new EP release, they are premiering their new single, Forget Me Not which completely rocks! Jillian comments about the new track, Our new single “Forget-Me-Not” was actually the first song we ever wrote together, right as Red Velvet Crush began. It’s a song that represents someone saying how they will always be there for you and then one day it all just turns around for the worse. What happened to saying you’d be there for someone, you know? We’ve been playing this since we started as a band at live shows and it’s always a favorite for people; it was an automatic and collaborative YES to being on the record and we love the way it came to life. Take a listen to their new track: The song is [Read More]