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Babylon A.D. release video for their new track Wrecking Machine off upcoming new album

April 17, 2024

Rockers Babylon A.D. have just released a video for their new song, Wrecking Machine and it will have you rockin in no time. The band which was formed right here in the Bay Area back in 1987 will be releasing their fifth studio album, Rome Wasn’t Built in a Day, on May 17th via Perris Records. There is one thing for sure, they are definitely back and ready to ROCK just where they left off. With a couple lineup changes, announcing new members Craig Pepe (bass) and Dylan Soto (drums) joining original band members Derek Davis (Vocals, Keyboard, Guitar), Ron Freschi (Lead Guitar, Background vocals) and John Mattews (Lead Guitar) they are delivering a solid strong hard rock album that will have you thinking you are back in the late 80s but with modern influences and production techniques. Derek Davis explains about how the new song Wrecking Machine came about and the back story on the lyrics: The song came about when lead guitarist John Matthews played me an old cassette tape recording of live [Read More]

Tuk Smith & The Restless Hearts release rockin new single

January 25, 2024

Tuk Smith & The Restless Hearts are sure to capture your attention with the release of their latest single, Take The Long Way. Check out the news below: “Take the Long Way” is a spirited sing-along rock anthem. It draws inspiration from Smith’s turbulent experience of not only being kicked off the 2021 Motley Crue Stadium tour, but also being dropped from both his label and booking agent amid the COVID era. The track encapsulates the classic self-sabotage meets redemption tale. In true Tuk Smith style, you’re hooked from the first riff. However, “Take the Long Way” is a different beast compared to previous songs; while there are plenty of killer tunes in the back catalogue, this new track exudes a different kind of freshness and eagerness to please. Comparisons to Springsteen and Petty are inevitable when listening to Tuk Smith, but he undoubtedly possesses a toe-tapping quality unlike any other. With this track pumping, you can easily envision yourself in a Dodge Ram, tapping your hands on the steering wheel while driving down the highway and just as easily envision yourself in a suit, humming along while entering an office on the 75th floor. That’s the allure of Tuk; [Read More]

Dirty Honey kicks off Can’t Find the Brakes Tour in San Francisco

October 19, 2023

Our favorite rockers Dirty Honey kicked off their headlining “Can’t Find the Brakes Tour” last night in San Francisco with a jaw dropping high energy performance at The Regency Ballroom. The band is heading out across North America in support of their blazing new album Can’t Find the Brakes. The night started with a rockin set by Austin Meade who we recently caught at Aftershock Festival 2023. Dirty Honey features powerhouse vocals by Marc Labelle, incendiary guitar playing from John Notto, thunderous bass from Justin Smolian and it was the first show where we were introduced to the new drummer Jaydon Bean and he definitely blew us away. They hit the stage and rocked the crowd with a high energy performance of the title track Can’t Find the Brakes. They continued with full force into Heartbreaker and the fans were loving every minute of it. The band sounded spot on and the charismatic energy of each member flowed seamlessly and effortlessly. It was magical as you witnessed legends in the making performing right there in [Read More]

Get electrified with Norway rockers new track Flicking the Bees

June 22, 2023

Electric High hailing from Bergen, Norway are a blend of alternative rock and hard rock with a burst of old style rock n roll. They have released their new single, Flicking the Bees. About the track This swaggering rock ’n’ stroller came out of the usual collab between Electric High’s most active songwriters, PV Staff and Marius Mørch. The idea was to create an Electric High song that would stand in contrast to the band’s many more upbeat past releases. The band collectively tapped into the idea and created a track that builds in intensity throughout, from a pretty light-headed, easy-going start, to ending in a quite frantic vibe, with the characteristic screaming from the two lead singers, PV Staff and Olav Iversen. The lyrics pretty much bring across the message that if your keep on flicking the bees, they will eventually get back at you and sting you fiercely. It’s gonna hurt. So don’t act stupid. Stop wasting time on silly stuff. Do good. Be cool. And you’ll be alright. Flicking the Bees was [Read More]

SPOTLIGHT BAND: Bay Area rockers CRASH PILOT release new video and song, SIP

February 10, 2022

Who could ask for anything better as a birthday gift than a new video/song from rockers Crash Pilot? Hell yeah, what a great day to celebrate the new music out now from Crash Pilot. They are releasing their new song, SIP and it has a killer video that will have you ready to rock. Who is Crash Pilot? CRASH PILOT features singer/songwriter Nikki Scott, Shredmeister Omri KB, bassist David Alvarez and drummer Cody Dawson. Our mission is pretty simple, we’re here to play kick ass rock n roll and have fun in the process. We thrive on the adrenaline we get from performing live on stage, and we all share a deep passion for music. The songs we write are a reflection of our collective influences and our lived experiences. The process of writing is a collaborative effort, and though Nikki is the lyricist we like to keep an open door policy for ideas. We are all good friends, on and off the stage and are very excited to share our vision with the world. [Read More]

Dirty Honey brings life back into Rock n Roll with their new song, California Dreamin’

March 4, 2021

It was 373 days ago when we were rockin out to one of our favorite bands, Dirty Honey in San Francisco. Rock n Roll was alive and well as they band killed it with an epic performance at Slim’s in San Francisco. It would be the last live concert we would enjoy as the Covid-19 pandemic nearly dessimated the music scene in 2020. Fast forward to tonight, and it seems all is right in the rock n roll world as Dirty Honey delivers a must needed fix of Rock n Roll. They released their new single, California Dreamin’ which is the first single off their new album, set for a April 23rd release. The bad ass track includes a video that has you enjoying California scenery. Check out the new track and video here: The song is a breath of fresh air that is destined to become a classic and favorite. It is the perfect song to cruise the open highways and venture out into the world once again. The vocals come alive and hold [Read More]

Spencer Krasch is ready to “Hit The Ground Runnin” in 2021

January 4, 2021

One of our favorite vocalists, Spencer Krasch has released his new single and it will definitely want you to Hit the Ground Runnin’. The single was released on January 1st and Spencer commented: You sick of the lockdown lifestyle? Only one thing can fix the world, and it’s gonna be an upbeat, slutty guitar, rocknroll song. Lucky for you, my new single, “Hit the Ground Runnin’”, will be released tonight at midnight!!! Kick some ass in 2021 and hit the ground runnin’!!! FIGHT FOR YOUR RIGHT TO ROCK!!! Ow!!! One thing is certain, when you take a listen, you are ready to ROCK! Spencer’s compelling vocals scream rock n roll and now it’s time to crank it up! You can check out the new single by heading over here: https://spencerkrasch.com/new-single or take a listen below: Spencer has been writing new songs and is ready to get the distance and record/release them. We can’t wait! Make sure to visit his social media sites and stay up to date on all the latest news! [Read More]