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AM Taxi releases video for new song, Central Standard Time off forthcoming EP, King Of The Pond

May 22, 2014

Allow me to reintroduce you to your favorite band, AM Taxi. Yes they might have been away from the music scene for a bit, but they are back, better than ever and ready to pick up where they left off. I still remember the first time I ever heard AM Taxi was back in 2010 as they opened up for Spill Canvas at Slim’s. You can read all about that night here: AM TAXI at Slim’s. AM Taxi is: Adam Krier: Vocals/Guitar Jason Schultejann: Bass Chris Smith: Drums/Back up Vocals Jay Marino: Guitar/Back up Vocals Chicago based AM Taxi has one of the most refreshing sounds of old school punk blended with a twist of modern pop. I have been playing my You Don’t Stand a Chance CD almost weekly since the first time I got it several years ago. Fed Up, The Mistake, Dead Street and Charissa are on rotation for my daily playlist. Now we have new music by AM Taxi as they are set to release their new EP King of the Pond [Read More]

Roses and Revolutions at the Hotel Café: their bright future is here and now by Patrick O’Heffernan

May 22, 2014

The duo of Alyssa Coco and Matt Merritt, known as Roses and Revolutions played the 9 pm set last night at LA’s famed showcase club Hotel Café and proved they are even more fun live than on their superb recordings. The crowd of about 50 or so fans – not bad for a Tuesday night – had been warmed up nicely by the humor and tunes of Eliza Rickman. As they loaded Alyssa’s Yamaha keyboard and Matt’s acoustic and electric guitars on stage, a record producer and talent scout quietly slipped into the room. The equipment set up, tuned and ready to go, Alyysa, brilliant in a white brocade bodice and very short multilayered flared skirt greeted the audience, joked about assuring her grandmother that the skirt was not really too short (it was close) and opened with “Home”. The song is a contemplative pop ballad embroidered with piano and Matt’s skillful instrumentation that the pair wrote for their first album, Earth and Everything. Alyssa’s Norah Jones-like voice filled the room and got everyone’s immediate [Read More]

An Interview with Shattered Sun at the Whisky a GoGo in Hollywood

May 21, 2014

Just a couple days ago we told you about how we were able to catch Shattered Sun perform at the Whisky A GoGo, opening for legendary rockers, Skid Row. You can read more about that night here. It was an awesome show! This band is never short on energy. They came out delivering a fresh new style of heavy thrash metal with emotionally driven lyrics that captivate the listener and immediately draw them into the Shattered Sun family. What is awesome to see is a full band complete with two guitarists and keys. It really does complete the sound and takes their music to greater depths and adds many layers to enjoy. We were able to talk with the band prior to their set and are pleased to bring that interview to you here: Shattered Sun was the first band to be signed to Breaking Bands Management which is the directed and founded by the powerhouse team of Adrenaline PR CEO Maria Ferrero, former MegaForce Records and Crazed Management owners Jon and Marsha Zazula, and Testament vocalist and co-manager Chuck Billy. Chuck made it out to [Read More]

Fire-driven Rock coming at you from Red Sky Mary

May 21, 2014

I have an unbelievably awesome new band for you to check out. Hopefully, they are not new to you but they are new to me! So get ready, you might have to sit down to hear this one. Allow me to introduce you to Red Sky Mary from New Hampshire. These guys have a 70’s rock vibe and a sound that will just take over you. I swear, it was like listening to a long lost Led Zeppelin reel. They have energy, charisma, smoking guitar riffs, and vocals that will have you in lust with them! How about you check out their song, South of The City here: The band says about the new track, “South of the City is about those nights where the party starts a little too early and ends a lot too late. It’s about paying our dues on the road, the ups and downs, blown van tires, gigs every weekend. It is a reminder to our fans and our selves that the Rock and Roll Promiseland begins in your [Read More]

MAE set to perform Live StageIt on June 7th and “Destinations: B-Sides” set to release on Vinyl

May 21, 2014

Influential Norfolk rock band Mae is celebrating the ten-year anniversary of their classic debut album Destination: Beautiful and fan coveted compilation Destination: B-Sides with an intimate one-time-only online performance at StageIt.com on June 7th. The show will feature the band performing from their studio and interacting with fans, all streaming live online and on mobile devices for ticket-holders. Tickets are available now at http://spr.tn/maegeit. Spartan Records has also announced plans to release Destination: B-Sides on limited edition vinyl record for the first time in the near future. The album will be available for pre-order on an exclusive vinyl variant during the band’s StageIt performance and a portion of the proceeds raised from the performance will go towards re-recording of additional tracks, which will be included on the first ever vinyl pressing of the album. We have always loved the intimacy that a StageIt performance brings. The artist truly makes you feel like you are in the studio with them performing. Mae, in partnership with Spartan Records, will kick off a week-long celebration dubbed #maeweek beginning May 19th through May 23rd. Each day that week, Spartan Records will release an extremely limited edition of [Read More]

An interview with the amazing guitarist, Jackson of (hed) P.E.

May 21, 2014

We recently brought you our coverage from the Born To Ride 2 Tour with SOiL and (hed) P.E. Both bands were amazing and make sure you check out all our coverage on them. (hed) P.E. is really one of the most energetic bands out there today. If you asked five different people what type of music (hed) P.E. is, you just might end up with five very different answers. There is something so special about this band because making the music they want to hear and making what feels right is exactly what they do. They do not try and re-invent themselves or make carbon copy sound alike albums. Their creativity shines through each of their varied styles of music through songs. The styles may range from rasta, punk, reggae, soul, rap, rock, metal, and so much more. One thing is for sure, their music is definitely one that is deserving of your attention. Their set was intense as the audience was literally in a non stop mosh pit from start to finish. What a great night! We had the opportunity [Read More]

Blues Rockers Delta Rose premiere new song, One Is Too Many and are set to open for Guns N’ Roses!

May 21, 2014

Blues Rockers Delta Rose premieres new song, One Is Too Many We have exciting news to share with you. Our friends in Delta Rose will be opening for Guns n Roses this Saturday, May 24th at The Joint in the Hard Rock Hotel in Las Vegas, NV. One thing is for sure, it will be an incredible night and Delta Rose will be delivering another one of their kick ass sets! Delta Rose is one of the best live bands out there. They are such a young band but have showmanship that is well beyond their years. While many young bands are out there creating music that sounds as if it is a carbon copy of eachother, Delta Rose is creating their own style of music. It is pure blues and rock n roll and it is addictive. In order to get celebrate their show this weekend, Delta Rose is premiering their new song, One Is Too Many which is off their forthcoming new album. Check out the song here: To all the people who are crying out [Read More]