Month: August 2014

Aftershock Festival

Lacuna Coil release new video for Nothing Stands in Our Way

August 21, 2014

Lacuna Coil have been touring worldwide in support of their bad ass album, Broken Crown Halo. There is no stopping these hard working rockers and they have just released a music video for their song, Nothing Stands In Our Way. It is awesome and really captures the energy of this amazing band. Check it out here: We are really looking forward to seeing them at this year’s Monster Energy Aftershock Festival. Check out our feature on them as our Aftershock Festival Featured Band of the Day. That will be the start of the second run of dates on this album cycle in the U.S. and Canada for the Italian Rockers! Devil You Know is set to support the entire tour and Starset are also appearing Sept. 23 – Oct. 12 except Oct. 7&8, where Unlocking The Truth will join for those two nights. Up and coming Canadian band Incura have been added to all Canadian shows. Tour Dates: Sept 14 – Sacramento, CA @ Aftershock Festival (Discovery Park) Sept 16 – Portland, OR @ Wonder Ballroom Sept 17 – [Read More]

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Alternative

Check out some new alternative rock by Dream in Red

August 21, 2014

I wanted to introduce you to a great new band, Dream in Red from the Sacramento area, featuring Frost, Crash and Erie of Luxt and Blownload. They have me longing for my long lost love for alternative rock. There are so many styles of music out today but Dream In Red are bringing something new to the table. With vocals that just captive you from the start, melodies and tones that draw out your emotion.  You can take a listen to some samples of their music and I am sure you will definitely get hooked and ready for the ride with Dream in Red. You can visit their website at http://dreaminred.net/ to take a listen. You will love their songs like Zombie Millionaire and End.  Check out a clip of one of my favorite songs from them, Hate To See You Go   The vocals are filled with depth and emotion and the piano intro is stellar. This song just grabs a hold of you, amazing work. I am really excited to see the journey of this new [Read More]

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Bands

The Buzzcocks have been added to the Make The Music Go Bang! Festival on September 20th

August 20, 2014

Get ready Southern California for another great festival. Make the Music Go Bang! Festival is scheduled for Saturday September 20th at The Observatory in Santa Ana, CA. The festival is set to begin at 12 pm and will not only feature great music but includes the addition of Exene’s Vintage Clothing Swap and a record swap for vinyl junkies. Craft beer and gourmet food will be available for purchase on site. Legendary British punk rockers The Buzzcocks have been added to the musical lineup and headlined by LA hometown heroes X. Also performing will be Los Lobos, Dave Alvin & Phil Alvin of The Blasters, Wanda Jackson, The Knitters, Junior Brown, The Paladins, Lee Rocker, Los Straitjackets, Ray Campi,The Avengers, James Intveld, Jamie James & The Kingbees, Kid Ramos,Victoria Williams, The Farmers, The Hula Girls, The Crowd, Sean and Zander, Moonsville Collective, Vinnie & The Hooligans, Small Wigs, The Abigails, Evil Hearted You, Mary Simich, Robert Francis & many more! The daylong, all-ages event will completely take over The Observatory with one outdoor & two indoor stages.General admission [Read More]

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Alternative

Menage will grab a hold of you with their new EP and check out their video for Promises

August 20, 2014

Toronto based progressive power pop rock trio of Menage are set to release EP on October 14th.  It is four very special tracks that highlight this band’s ability to grab a hold of you and awaken your senses through their songs. Their first song Our Time is Now will have you singing along and instantly connecting to their style. Menage features three siblings, Basilio Fernando (guitar/vocals), Bela (keyboard/vocals), and Gabriel (drums/percussion) Ferreira and when you listen to them, you can almost feel the history between them as their emotions come to life in their music. Menage have just released a video for their third song off EP, Promises and features a live in studio performance. The emotionally driven track has captivating vocals that create such depth to the bouncy song, inviting you along for the ride. There is such passion when these siblings perform and something truly magical takes place when you hear them.They really bring a fresh new sound to the alternative pop rock scene and I can’t wait to hear what is next from [Read More]

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music

Check out the lyric video for Headphones (feat. LOLO) by Matt Nathanson

August 20, 2014

  Sometimes when life seems to be getting the best of me or the rush of the world around me is deafening, I need to retreat. When I do, I almost always turn to music which soothes my soul, comforts me and gives me hope. The sheer act of placing my headphones on and I can slip into a new world and enjoy the journey that the music has waiting for me. Matt Nathanson‘s song Headphones (featuring LOLO) truly captures this moment for me. If anybody comes around to find me, If anybody ask for me, she said Tell ’em all I’m in the deep and singing If it’s music in my head Ain’t too proud to swim to drown my baby Ain’t too proud to sink all see it through She say everybody wants to be with me, I GOT ALL I NEED, I feel invincible, my headphones on Check out the lyric video for it here: You can pick up the new single by heading over to iTunes or Amazon. It is a great [Read More]

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Bands

Righteous Vendetta set to release new EP Defiance and catch them out on tour with Nonpoint

August 20, 2014

Last year we brought you an interview with one of the fastest rising bands that we wanted you to take notice of, Righteous Vendetta.   It seems that the spotlight on them has grown this year and we are glad to see this Hard Rock/Mettal band, Righteous Vendetta get the attention they so deserve. They are set to release a new EP Defiance on September 2nd. Their latest single, Take Over has been hitting the airwaves and getting a lot of play. “With summer coming to an end, it is with great excitement that we are able to keep the energy going. I am thrilled to be announcing our EP ‘Defiance’ is being unleashed into the world. Get Ready for our “Take Over” – New songs, new tour dates, new adventures to come!”,  comments vocalist, Ryan. Track List for Defiance: 01. Defiance 02. Take Over 03. What You’ve Done 04. Hard to Breathe 05. With Love In addition, you can catch Righteous Vendetta as they have been added to the headlining Nonpoint Breaking Skin tour. Check out the upcoming tour dates [Read More]

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Bands

The Grammy Museum and American Express announce An Evening With Dave Mason

August 20, 2014

Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee and TRAFFIC co-founding member–will make a special appearance at The GRAMMY Museum® in downtown Los Angeles on Tuesday, September 16. Presented by American Express®, “An Evening With Dave Mason” will feature MASON discussing his musical journey which spans over 37 years encompassing producing, performing, songwriting and being considered one of rock’s great guitar players, along with a brief acoustic performance. Tickets are on sale now at www.AXS.com, charge by phone at 888-9AXS-TIX or 888-929-7849. GRAMMY Museum’s Clive Davis Theater will play host to 200 lucky fans as they join MASON and host Scott Goldman, Vice President of The GRAMMY Foundation and MusiCares, to discussMASON’s songwriting process, beginnings in the band TRAFFIC, acclaimed solo career, current touring project “Dave Mason’s Traffic Jam,” his latest release, FUTURE’S PAST (released May 13, 2014) and much more. Dave is touring the U.S. with his new project billed as “DAVE MASON’S TRAFFIC JAM.”  Dates are currently listed as: DATE CITY VENUE Sat 8/23 Modesto, CA X-Fest (Downtown) Fri 8/29 Charles Town, WV Hollywood Casino – The [Read More]