Month: January 2015

Music News

Toto set to release first album in ten years and world tour!

January 8, 2015

One of my longtime favorites, Toto is set to release their first studio album in ten years and will follow with a world tour.  TOTO XIV is set to release on March 20th in Europe and the UK and Oceania on 3/23, and North America on March 24. Configurations include CD, with a deluxe edition available featuring a “making of” documentary on DVD, expanded booklet that includes an in depth story and interview about the new album alongside exclusive pictures in ecol-book packaging. Additionally Toto XIV will be available as a 2LP vinyl set, and a Super Deluxe limited edition which includes the Deluxe CD/DVD edition, 2LP vinyl, an exclusive poster, t-shirt (large size only), and lithograph.  The album will be available via all digital retailers.  A pre-order has gone live via Amazon for the LP (http://geni.us/TotoXIVLPAmz), CD (http://geni.us/TotoXIVRegAmz) and Deluxe Edition (http://geni.us/TotoXIVDlxAmz). Keyboardist Steve Porcaro reveals, “This is opposite of going through the motions.  We are treating this like it is Toto V, our follow-up to TOTO IV.  We just want to be the best version [Read More]

Hardcore

Capsize announce West Coast Tour Dates for February

January 8, 2015

  San Diego’s Capsize have announced a West Coast headlining tour set to start on February 13 in Van Nuys at White Oak and wrap up on February 28th in Anaheim at the Chain Reaction. They will have support from To The Wind and Exalt. Capsize comments, “We are very stoked to put on our own US headliner for the first time since our album was released and we could not be happier with the support either. To The Wind is an awesome band from Seattle. If you dig bands like Stick To Your Guns or The Ghost Inside, you are going to love To The Wind. Exalt is coming down from Canada and if you have not heard them yet, take a minute to check them out. Fast and angry is an understatement with these guys. If you are on the West Coast and want to stay up to date on hard working, up-and-coming bands, you need to be at these shows.” Tickets for the US headliner will go on sale at 12pm PST on [Read More]

music

Above and Beyond release cinematic inspired video for All Over the World

January 8, 2015

  Sydney’s Above & Beyond have released a great must see video for their electronic anthemic track, All Over the World which is a take on the movie, Catch Me If You Can. Check it out here: The song is off their album, We Are All We Need and once again it highlights the emotionally driven lyrics amid the electronic music that awakens your senses. Truly captivating and has become a fan favorite. Above & Beyond’s new studio album, We Are All We Need is set for a January 20th release and they will head out on a North American tour after. Check the tour dates below and make sure to get yourself to a show: Fri 2/6 Los Angeles, CA The Forum Thu 2/12 Nashville, TN Marathon Music Works Fri 2/13 St. Louis, MO The Pageant Sat 2/14 Chicago, IL Navy Pier – SOLD OUT Sun 2/15 Toronto, ON Direct Energy Centre Wed 2/18 Syracuse, NY F Shed Thu 2/19 Boston, MA House of Blues – SOLD OUT Fri 2/20 Pittsburgh, PA Stage AE Sat [Read More]

Metal

Thrash metallers Angelus Apatrida release lyric video

January 8, 2015

  Thrash metal band Angelus Apatrida from Spain are gearing up for their 5th studio album release. Hidden Evolution will be released released as special edition CD with an O-card packaging in its initial pressing, featuring a cover version of DEEP PURPLE’s “Highway Star” as bonus. The dates for the release are as follows: GERMANY / AUSTRIA / SWITZERLAND / FINLAND: Friday, January 16, 2015 UK / BENELUX / FRANCE / GREECE / DENMARK / PORTUGAL / NORWAY / REST OF EUROPE: Monday, January 19, 2015 ITALY / SPAIN / POLAND: Tuesday, January 20, 2015 SWEDEN: Wednesday, January 21, 2015 AUSTRALIA / NEW ZEALAND: Friday, January 23, 2015 USA / CANADA: Tuesday, January 27, 2015 digital only In anticipation of the upcoming release, Angelus Apatrida have released a new lyric video for their song, Architects. Guillermo Izquierdo (Vocals/Guitars) comments about the new song, Ever since I was a kid I’ve been fascinated by astronomy, the universe, the planets and the origin of life. I’ve always considered myself very interested in the UFO phenomenon and everything involving [Read More]

Band of the Day

Trophy Wives are our Band of the Day

January 8, 2015

  Today we feature Rhode Island pop punk band, Trophy Wives as our Band of the Day. Trophy Wives have definitely been garnering a lot of great attention for their energetic dynamic pop punk rock. Their music, as vocalist/guitarist Chris Piquette explains,  “We like to write passion-fueled music that always keeps a card or two up our sleeve“. They have a great spunk to their music that invigorates every listener. Trophy Wives are heading out to Los Angeles today so they can compete as one of the four finalists of the Ernie Ball Battle of the Bands. The concert is this Friday at the Fonda Theater. Check out our post for more details here: Ernie Ball Battle of the Bands featuring The Devil Wears Prada. Trophy Wives band members: Sam Boxold – Vocals Chris Piquette – Vocals / Guitar Tyler Young – Guitar Travis Danforth – Bass Mike Crawley – Drums Genre:  Pop Punk, Rock Location: Providence, Rhode Island Feature: Energetic band that really delivers a vibrant dose of pop punk. Catchy songs, kick ass guitars, fast paced [Read More]

Blues

BottleRock Napa Featured Band of the day is The Bad Jones

January 8, 2015

Today’s BottleRock Napa 2015 Featured Band of the Day is The Bad Jones. This is one band that dispels the rumors of Rock being dead. These guys deliver a fierce rockin set that proves the flame of Rock n Roll will never be extinguished.  Formerly as Soul Pie, this Bay Area band are truly doing their part in bringing a strong resurgence into Rock infused with their infectious style of blues and funk. If you have never seen them before, you are going to love them. I am so glad that they will be at BottleRock and I know they will blow everyone away with their performance. We caught them perform last year at the Phoenix Theater and you can check out coverage from that night by visiting here: The Bad Jones at Phoenix Theater, Petaluma. Check out some photos from their set here: So definitely pick up your tickets to BottleRock Napa and check out The Bad Jones.  With soaring vocals, stellar blues riffs, hard and edgy melodic rock that will waken all your senses, keyboards [Read More]

New Music

Check out Brian McShane’s new single, Automatic With You

January 7, 2015

We all have those special people in our lives where we finish eachother’s sentences, or can sit quietly side by side and never feel alone, no awkward pauses or small talk. It is just a relationship that freely flows, completely automatic.  Well Brian McShane‘s new single captures those moments and emotion with Automatic With You. It is a colorful vibrant song and reminds me of a mix of Jason Mraz, Matt Nathanson and the fun side of early Barenaked Ladies. Check it out here: Brian has an inviting voice that carries such honesty and emotion with his song. You can pick up the song on iTunes here and add it to your daily playlist. Make sure to visit his social media sites so you can stay up to date on all his latest news. ~ Marisol Information & Links:  Website: http://brianmcshane.org/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brianmcshanemusic Twitter: https://twitter.com/mcshanemusic Instagram: http://instagram.com/mcshanemusic Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/brianjohnmcshane/videos