Month: November 2015

Band

Interview with your new favorite band, Echo Black

November 14, 2015

Allow me to introduce you to what will definitely become your new favorite band, Echo Black. Hailing from New York and bringing an industrial dark edge to their rock, they have been capturing the attention of rockers, pop lovers, and metal heads across the country. They are currently out on tour with Combichrist and The Birthday Massacre and they recently made a stop in San Francisco at Slim’s.   They delivered a highly energetic set that got the crowd off their feet and ready for their explosive music. You can’t help but get drawn into their web of dark, deliciously fierce music.  Check out some photos from their set by our Rockin Ryan: Tour Dates: 11/15 – TBA – El Paso, Texas 11/16 – Korova – San Antonio, Texas 11/17 – Gas Monkey – Dallas, Texas 11/19 – The Ready Room – St Louis, Missouri 11/20 – The Rave – Milwaukee, Wisconsin 11/21 – The Stache – Grand Rapids, Michigan 11/22 – St. Andrews Hall – Detroit, Michigan 11/23 – Emerson Theater – Indianapolis, Indianapolis [Read More]

Metal

New video out now from Swallow The Sun

November 14, 2015

Melancholy death-doom masters SWALLOW THE SUN have released their eagerly awaited new triple full-length album, Songs from the North I, II & III.  The band also launched a brand-new video for the song “Rooms and Shadows”, taken from Songs from the North pt. I. The video was directed and produced by ex- SENTENCED and THE MAN-EATING TREE drummer Vesa Ranta. You can watch it now here:   All physical formats of “Songs from the North I, II & III” as well as shirt bundles can be purchased here: http://smarturl.it/sftnCMDISTRO   Or get the digital version at one of the following outlets: http://smarturl.it/sftnITUNES http://smarturl.it/sftnAMAZON Catch SWALLOW THE SUN out on tour: 11.26. Berlin, K17, DE 11.27. Hamburg, Headcrash, DE 11.28. Rotterdam, Baroeg, NL 11.29. Apeldoorn, TBC, NL 11.30. Paris, Glazart, FR 12.4. Valencia, Rock City, ES 12.5. Barcelona, Apolo 2, ES 12.6. Madrid, Caracol, ES 12.8. Montpellier, Secret Place, FR 12.9. Pratteln, Z7, CH 12.10. Brescia, Circolo Colony, IT 12.11. Ljbubljana, Orto Bar, SL 12.12. Budapest, Dürer Kert, HU 12.13. Kosice, Colosseum Club, SK 12.14. Krakau, Club Rotunda, PL 12.15. Vienna, Viper Room, AT 12.16. Munchen, Backstage, DE 12.17. Weinheim, Café Zentralbar, DE 12.18. Vosselaar, Biebob, [Read More]

Tour

English Beat close out 2015 with more North American shows!

November 14, 2015

  The English Beat are gearing up for their new studio album (first in three decades) which is set to release in 2016. Meanwhile, Dave Wakeling and band will be on tour throughout the US (with one Canadian date) till year’s end including Nov. 21st in Philadelphia’s Underground Arts, Nov. 23rd at NYC’s City Winery and a duo of dates on Dec. 1st and 2nd at Chicago’s City Winery.Full dates below. Nov 13 Culture Room Fort Lauderdale, FL Nov 14 The Inlet Fort Pierce, FL Nov 15 Terminal West Atlanta, GA Nov 18 Brighton Music Hall Allston, MA Nov 20 The Haunt Ithaca, NY Nov 21 Underground Arts Philadelphia, PA Nov 22 Daryl’s House Pawling, NY Nov 23 City Winery New York, NY Nov 25 9:30 Club Washington, DC Nov 26 Phoenix Concert Theatre Toronto, ON Nov 27 Music Box Supper Club Cleveland, OH Nov 28 Mercury Ballroom Louisville, KY Nov 29 Magic Bag Ferndale, MI Dec 01 City Winery Chicago, IL Dec 02 City Winery Chicago, IL Dec 03 The Waiting Room Omaha, NE Dec [Read More]

NAMM 2016

68. Throwback to our Interview with Farewell My Love on our Countdown to NAMM 2016

November 14, 2015

For #68 on our Countdown to NAMM 2016 we bring you our interview with Farewell, My Love. We got to meet their newest member, London McKuffey and you can check out our interview with them all here: You can visit their social media sites to stay up to date on their latest news. Information & Links: Facebook: www.facebook.com/farewellmyloveofficial Twitter: www.twitter.com/farewell_mylove Youtube: www.youtube.com/farewellmylovevevo Instagram: www.instagram.com/farewell_mylove Merch: www.standbyrecords.merchnow.com/ * * * * * 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 service programs. For more information about the NAMM Foundation, please visit www.nammfoundation.org. Stay tuned as we countdown to NAMM 2016! Location & Hours Anaheim Convention Center 800 West Katella Avenue Anaheim, CA 92802 [Read More]

Music Friday Live

Agony and ecstasy give way to peace in Amy Loftus new album, That Whole Entire Time.

November 13, 2015

  Listen with care and you will be richly rewarded   Patrick O’Heffernan (Los Angeles) Like most multi-talented artists, Amy Loftus is prolific, especially in music.  Her catalogue is extensive, especially for a woman who first started releasing songs only 10 years ago when her first album, Straight to Amy, came out,  Since then she has released over 30 songs, multiple singles and numerous albums and EPs, all of which reveal the many parts and pieces of a decade of focused living and obsessive songwriting.  Her latest album,  That Whole Entire Time, pulls together of all of the pieces of herself that we have listened to over the past decade into a single, nostalgic picture that is as memorable as each of the songs it fits together.   As you look at the whole of her career – from acting in Second City, to song writing and soloing in Nashville, to a voice-over and commercial work in Hollywood, to writing songs for television shows like “Sons of Anarchy” and finding time for painting, parenting and [Read More]

Entertainment

Chat with John 5 as he returns to San Francisco for the Mad Monster Tour 2015

November 13, 2015

  Earlier this week, John 5 returned to the DNA Lounge as he brought the Mad Monster Tour to San Francisco with Doyle. It was an incredible night for music lovers! The night kicked off with a high energy set by local faves, The Vile Augury. Doyle came out next with a one hour set of new Doyle music and Misfits classics. We will be bringing more from both of those sets later this weekend. We were glad to catch up with John 5 before his set in San Francisco and talk about what is next for him and his busy schedule. Check out our interview here: John 5 and the Creatures hit the stage and the crowd went wild. We were all in awe of John’s extraordinary flawless playing as he demonstated just about every guitar technique you could think of. It was incredible and one of the most amazing instrumental sets I have witnessed! Absolutely epic performance from John 5 & The Creatures.  His set which was rich in diversity and included all types [Read More]

Blues

SHURMAN releases video for East Side of Love

November 13, 2015

Bluesy country rock band, Shurman will surely catch your attention with their video for their new song, East Side of Love. The song highlights their bluesy soulful country rock with a great storytelling flair. The emotionally driven track is swirling with nostalgia of soulful country. Check out the video here: The new song is the title track off their recently released album. They are set to announce tour dates in support of their new album. SHURMAN: Aaron Beavers – Guitar, Vocals Mike Therieau – Bass, Vocals Harley Husbands – Lead Guitar Clint Short – Drums- Make sure to visit their social media sites so you can stay up to date on their latest news. Information & Links: Website: http://shurmanville.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shurmanband Twitter: https://twitter.com/shurman