Month: December 2014

music

Check out the new video for Music Move Me from The Expendables off their upcoming album

December 12, 2014

Everyone’s favorite reggae-rock-punk band, The Expendables are set to release their sixth full length studio album, Sand In The Sky via Stoopid Records on January 13th. They have released a music video for their new song, Music Move Me form the upcoming album and you can check it out here: Shortly after their album release, The Expendables will be heading out on their  Winter Blackout Tour,” which starts on January 23rd and runs through March 15th. The 40 city tour will take them across the US. Check out the tour dates below:   DATE CITY VENUE Wed 12/31 Hermosa Beach, CA Saint Rocke Winter Blackout 2015 w/ Ballyhoo! (select dates), Fortunate Youth (select dates) & Katastro (all dates) ^Fri 1/23 Ventura, CA Majestic Ventura Theater ^Sat 1/24 West Hollywood, CA House of Blues Sunset Strip ^Sun 1/25 San Luis Obispo, CA SLO Brewing Co. ^Tue 1/27 Sacramento, CA Ace of Spades ^Wed 1/28 Chico, CA The Senator Theatre *Thu 1/29 Portland, OR Wonder Ballroom *Fri 1/30 Seattle, WA Neptune Theater *Sat 1/31 Eugene, OR WOW Hall [Read More]

Band

VATTNET VISKAR announce headlining tour and heading into the studio

December 12, 2014

VATTNET VISKAR are stepping back into the studio to record their new album next month. This will be the follow up to their album, Sky Swallower which received high praises. With Sanford Parker (TWILIGHT, PELICAN) at the helm as producer, the quartet’s next album promises to boast more of the crushingly ambient metal that has earned VATTNET VISKAR “album of the year” accolades in the past.  Check out their song, Breath of The Almighty from Sky Swallower: In addition to working on the new album, they are going to be heading out for some headlining tour dates: Jan. 21, 2015 – Lee’s Palace – Toronto, ON Jan. 22, 2015 – The Avenue – Lansing, MI Jan. 23, 2015 – Livewire Lounge – Chicago, IL Jan. 31, 2015 – Ottawa Tavern – Toledo, OH Feb. 1, 2015 – Stamps – Tonawanda, NY Feb. 2, 2015 – Just Be Cause – Ithaca, NY May 21, 2015 – Maryland Deathfest – Baltimore, MD You can pick up Sky Swallower can be purchased digitally at iTunes or in a variety [Read More]

Acoustic

A Skylit Drive release acoustic version of Rise

December 12, 2014

  A Skylit Drive have released an acoustic version of their song, Rise which will be on their upcoming album, Rise: Ascension and will feature acoustic re-invention of their critically acclaimed album, Rise. The album is set to release on January 6th through Tragic Hero Records. Check out the track here:   You can pre-order the album now. For the new record, the band enlisted platinum producer Jim Wirt (Incubus, Something Corporate, The Rocket Summer) who worked with the band on the pre-production of Rise. The album is a complete re-work of their shows which featuring piano, cello, bass, and other assorted instruments. Make sure to visit their social media sites and stay up to date on their latest news. ~ Marisol Information & Links: Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/askylitdrive Twitter – http://twitter.com/askylitdrive iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/artist/a-skylit-drive/id211127908

Feed your Soul

Check out new lyric video for Maya Angelou’s Pickin’ ‘Em Up

December 12, 2014

How about we mix it up a bit and you check out the new lyric video for Maya Angelou‘s Pickin’ ‘Em Up. The inspiring track is featured on the recently released, Caged Bird Songs which brings to life the poetry and words of the late iconic Maya Angelou in a vibrant hip hop fusion album. The album was produced by RoccStarr (Jennifer Lopez, Jennifer Hudson, CeeLo Green) and Shawn Rivera (lead singer of Az Yet, the R&B vocal pop group formerly on La Face/Arista Records), and was labeled by Yahoo Music as “one of this fall’s most interesting and inspired releases.”  Check out the video here:   You can pick up the album by heading over to iTunes here. Take the time out to feed your soul with the beautiful and inspiring words of Maya Angelou. www.cagedbirdsongs.com www.facebook.com/cagedbirdsongsofficial www.twitter.com/cagedbird_songs

Metal

Asher Media Relations releases FREE 44 song Holiday metal sampler

December 12, 2014

What says the Holidays better than blasting some loud metal music for all to hear? How about a free download of 44 metal songs, thanks to the wonderful music peeps at Asher Media Relations. They are releasing their Holiday Sampler, Happy Metal Annihilation Vol. 4 featuring 44 metal tracks from the bands they have worked with and will insure major headbanging. Even better, it is a completely free download. You can visit: https://ashermedia.bandcamp.com/album/happy-metal-annihilation-vol-4 to get your FREE DOWNLOAD. The sampler features: 1. All Else Fails – Anti Martyr 05:49 2. Arbitrator – For That Which May Appease Lions 06:56 3. Blind Race – Come And Get It 03:32 4. BornBroken – Watch The World Unwind 03:47 5. Conquer – A Worm’s Demise 05:23 6. Dark Century – Kill The Crowd 03:55 7. Death Toll Rising – Crack Open A Cold One 05:15 8. Disparager – R.I.P. Bill Hicks 05:46 9. Display of Decay – Outbreak of Infection 03:50 10. Double Experience – Congratulations on Second Place 03:28 11. Endless Chaos – Rejected Atrocity 03:52 12. Every Hour [Read More]

Hard Rock

Hellyeah Blood for Blood 2015 Tour with Devour The Day and Like A Storm

December 12, 2014

  December tends to be a quiet time for many of the tours as bands are wrapping them up and hoping to get home for the Holidays. Be it brief, as many head right back out for the next run of tours. I am very excited for the Hellyeah Blood for Blood Tour 2015 which will also feature special guests Devour The Day and Like A Storm. What an incredible lineup and it promises to be an adrenaline fueled set! Check the tour poster below: Tour dates are as follows: 2/6 — Las Vegas, Nev. — Brooklyn Bowl 2/7 — Reno, Nev. — Knitting Factory 2/8 — Sacramento, Calif. — Ace of Spades 2/10 — Spokane, Wash. — Knitting Factory 2/11 — Boise, Idaho — Knitting Factory 2/13 — Salt Lake City, Utah — The Complex – Grand Room 2/14 — Denver, Colo. — Summit Music Hall 2/15 — Wichita, Kan. — The Cotillion 2/17 — Kansas City, Mo. — Arvest Bank Theatre / The Midland 2/18 — Lincoln, Neb. — The Bourbon Theatre 2/20 [Read More]

Band

Liverpool’s The Little Secrets release debut single, All I Need

December 12, 2014

The Little Secrets from Liverpool have just released their debut single, All I Need and it is a spirited pop rock song that will surely brighten your day. It’s bubbly infectious style will have you thinking it is summertime. I love it’s playful style and I am really looking forward to more new music from The Little Secrets. They are set to release their new single in January 2015. The single has already received airplay on BBC2 Radio and LFC Champion Leagues games. The Little Secrets features Kevin Dixon and Stacy Jo as they formed back in 2010 after meeting at The Cavern. From that moment, they began working together and writing. “We asked ourselves what kind of songs would we like to hear and set about writing them” Kevin explains. “The songs are written as a true partnership, both musically and lyrically. The initial idea can start from either one of us and is then crafted further towards the sound we are trying to create, infusing as many of our influences as possible.” They have signed [Read More]