Month: November 2015

rock

Soulidium release tribute video for France in wake of terror attacks with their song Shattered Man

November 17, 2015

Florida rockers Soulidium have released an inspiring tribute video for France in the wake of the 11/13 terror attacks. The video features the song Shattered Man which is on their just released second album, Awaken. It is a great rock track with emotionally driven lyrics that grab your attention with the video. Lead singer Michael McKinight comments, “French blood runs in the veins of my family, and this was a brutal and cowardly attack on innocent blood. I decided to make this tribute video because I wanted to do something inspiring for the people of France. ‘Shattered Man’ is a song about rising up out of the ashes of opposition and refusing to give in.” Check out the video here: McKnight explains about the video, “The masked girl in the video represents the spirit of France. Despite the horrors around her, she continues to walk proudly down the streets of Paris because she knows that so long as the spirit of France remains strong, nothing can defeat her.   “This world is lost in an [Read More]

Gear Highlight

64. PRS Guitars new Baritones for 2016 are featured on our Countdown to NAMM 2016

November 17, 2015

PRS Guitars Unveils Two New Baritones for 2016 Model Year: The SE277 and SE 277 Semi Hollow Soapbar Here we are at number 64 counting down the days to NAMM 2016. We wanted to bring to your attention the beautiful new additions by PRS Guitars of their new SE 277 Semi Hollow Soapbar and the SE 277. Check out the news below:   Tuned B to B, two and a half steps below standard, the two new baritones offer a taut muscular low end, with powerful aggressive tones and flexibility of going from chimey clean, to warm depth, to articulate tonal hostility. Named for its baritone 27.7” scale length neck, the SE 277 Semi Hollow Soapbar takes the traditional mahogany back, maple top platform to new territories with its chambered back, f-hole, and dual soapbar pickup configuration. The semi-hollow body provides increased acoustic resonance and clarity while the soapbars deliver a balance of transparent, uncompressed clean tones and thick growl. For guitarists who are comfortable with more traditional appointments, PRS has introduced the SE 277, which [Read More]

Hard Rock

Rock/Metal band FLAW have signed with Pavement Entertainment

November 17, 2015

IN MUSIC NEWS… Louisville, KY Rock/Metal act FLAW has just inked a worldwide deal with Pavement Entertainment. The band is currently in the studio finishing up the yet to be titled new LP due for an April 2016 release. This release marks the band’s first album since 2004’s “Endangered Species”. “Completely stoked about joining the Pavement roster! The label is run by people who understand the rock world and what it takes to succeed. It’s a perfect situation for us and I can’t wait to see what the future has in store!” comments FLAW vocalist Chris Volz Formed in 1996 by guitarist Jason Daunt and vocalist Chris Volz, FLAW released two major label albums, “Through the Eyes” (2001) and “Endangered Species“ (2004) on Universal/Republic Records. Breakups, line-up changes, and internal strife plagued the band for the rest of the decade. The band fully reunited in 2013, and as of 2015 they are back together with three of their core members and stronger than ever before. The band welcomes 2016 with a fresh outlook, new label, and new album that their rabid diehard [Read More]

NAMM 2016

65. A look back at NAMM 2014 and interview with We Are Harlot featured on our Countdown to NAMM 2016

November 17, 2015

We continue on counting down the days to NAMM 2016. For 65, let’s take a look back at one of our favorite interviews. It was with 3/4 of the members of We Are Harlot at the NAMM 2014 convention. We had been talking about them and their fast rise as one of the Spotlight bands to rule 2014 and they continued to rule 2015 as well! So take a look back at our NAMM 2014 Inteview with Danny, Jeff and Brian :     Information & Links: We Are Harlot Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/weareharlot We Are Harlot Twitter: https://twitter.com/weareharlot We Are Harlot Instagram: http://instagram.com/weareharlotofficial   * * * * * NOTE: NAMM is an industry only event, see if you qualify for NAMM membership at https://www.namm.org/membership For more details on NAMM 2016, visit their website at https://www.namm.org/thenammshow/2016 About The NAMM Foundation The NAMM Foundation is a nonprofit organization funded in part by the National Association of Music Merchants and its 9,900 members. The Foundation’s mission is to advance active participation in music making across the lifespan by supporting scientific research, philanthropic giving and public [Read More]

Concerts

New Found Glory and Yellowcard return to San Francisco for a spectacular show at Regency Ballroom

November 16, 2015

Last night at The Regency Ballroom in San Francisco it was a packed house. The venue was sold out as the fans greeted the return of New Found Glory and Yellowcard to San Francisco! The night kicked off with Tigers Jaw as they were the perfect band to get everyone off their feet and ready for some fun! Check out some photos of their set: The energy of the venue continued to rise as Yellowcard took to the stage and came out with a 150% adrenaline flowing. Their set was explosive with energy and the crowd sang along to nearly every word of every song. Yes, the rumors are true, you will lose your voice after a Yellowcard concert! You can’t help but join in and have the time of your life. With a mix of their old and new songs, you couldn’t help but be in a musical bliss. Here are some photos by our Rockin Ryan: Just when the crowd was able to catch their breath after the spectacular set by Yellowcard, New [Read More]

Band

Interview with The White Noise and catch them out on the Fresh Faces Tour

November 16, 2015

  Last week we brought you our coverage of The White Noise out on Fearless Records Fresh Faces Tour. It was an incredible night.  The White Noise have exploded onto the scene and I have been hearing a lot of great things about them. So it was exciting to catch them live and see first hand their ferociously energetic punk singed set. Check out our interview with them after their set: You will definitely be hearing a lot from them and we look forward to their new album in 2016. Here are some photos from their set at The Boardwalk by our Rockin Ryan:   Make sure to visit http://www.freshfacestour.com/ and check the upcoming dates of the tour. You don’t want to miss this high energy show.   Also check out their latest video for their song, Red Eye Lids and you can pick up a free download. Visit their website for details. ~ Marisol Information & Links: Website: http://thewhitenoiseband.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thewhitenoiseband Twitter: https://twitter.com/thewhitenoisela  

Interview

Homecoming: an interview with Hector Flores of Las Cafeteras. By Patrick O’Heffernan

November 16, 2015

  Las Cafeteras is musical family/band made up of seven men and women who have more fun on stage than just about any other band I know, and who are deeply involved in issues of justice for their community. Based in EastLos – East Los Angeles — traditionally the center of Latino culture in this sprawling city that at one time was Mexico – Las Cafeteras  brings a combination of tuneful joy and politically-focused messages that makes their  high energy American Latin Music the perfect ambassador for the EastLos sound, attracting a diverse audience nationwide. Their music fuses traditional Afro-Mexican music with modern rhythms and storytelling to deliver inspiration for community involvement and justice.  And they do it in a way that makes everyone, regardless of race, get up and dance.   Las Cafeteras has been on tour since September, crisscrossing the nation in the last of a series of tours that have kept them from their homes in LA for almost a full year. This week they came home and will celebrate with a Homecoming [Read More]