Month: December 2015

Video

Great new video from Vital Signs for Forgive and Regret

December 22, 2015

Straight from Sacramento, post hardcore band Vital Signs is ready to capture your attention with their new music video of their song, Forgive and Regret. This is the new single off their upcoming EP Vengeance which is set to release in 2016. Alex Bolton comments on the song, “Forgive and Regret is a song I’ve been working on for years and the song concept really touches home for both myself and Runk (vocals) in relation to our recent pasts. This is the first song Vital Signs has released in almost a year and I feel like it is the perfect note to come back on. It is a bit of a foreshadowing of our progressing sound.” The music video, shot and directed by Adam Serrano, will give you a good preview of what is to come from Vital Signs in 2016. Check out the video here: Make sure to visit their social media sites and stay up to date on their latest news. Information & Links: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/USVitalSigns/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/vitalsignsus Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vitalsigns_us/

Gear Highlight

30. 660 Guitars Patriot Model is featured on our Countdown to NAMM 2016

December 22, 2015

On Number 30 of our countdown to NAMM 2016 we are excited to feature 660 Guitars new Patriot Model for 2016! The Patriot as well as 660 Guitars will be making their debut at the Winter 2016 NAMM. Check out the news below: 660 Guitars announced today the introduction of their new Patriot model guitar for 2016. The Patriot, as well as 660 Guitars, will make their debut at the 2016 NAMM (National Association of Music Merchants) trade show in Anaheim, California this January. Customers can place orders directly from the factory while they work to establish dealers and distributors worldwide. The Patriot launches 660 Guitars’ up and coming robust line of American-made instruments, featuring all-aluminum bodies. The 25.5” scale Patriot design captures bold engineering and modern playability, while maintaining the principle build features consistent in all 660 Guitars. Handcrafted with USA parts, the Patriot’s body is constructed from one piece of aircraft-grade aluminum, paired with a shallow-oval 16” radius solid graphite/carbon fiber neck. The finish is a resilient powder coat, available in multi-color options. [Read More]

Pop

The Christopher Brothers set to release new album in February 2016

December 21, 2015

Teen pop rock trio The Christopher Brothers are set to release their new album, Dog Daze on February 12, 2016. Check out the news: At the impressively young ages of 19, 17, and 14, The Christopher Brothers – composed of Cameron Christopher (vocals, drums)Charles Christopher (vocals, guitar),and Ethan Christopher (vocals, bass), respectively – write, play, and produce their own music, a notable feat in today’s industry. This Los Angeles teen band has performed extensively, touring throughout the United States at Six Flags, malls, fairs, festivals, clubs, schools and more, all while accruing a massive social media following and avid fanbase. Their remarkable performance resume includes venues such as the world famous Whisky a Go Go, The Roxy, andLEGOLAND California, as well as opening for music legends Spyro Gyra, Al Jarreau and WAR at the Vancouver Wine and Jazz Festival. In 2013, The Christopher Brothers made it to the top 20 of the group category on X Factor with great praises from SimonCowell on their original song “Smile“. Marking only the beginning for this up-and-coming group, The [Read More]

music

Lifestream debut new music video for Ghost

December 21, 2015

Just in time for the holidays, the alternative metal group Lifestream from Rome has released their new music video for the song “Ghost”. The song is a  stand-alone single and a follow-up to their debut EP. “This song was a big step forward for us since our last EP and it opened a new road to us,” says vocalist Matteo Zattini. “Now we’re ready to make it even better.” Check out the video here:     The track is available for free via Lifestream’s Bandcamp page. Visit their social media sites and stay up to date on their latest news. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lifestreamhardcore Twitter: https://twitter.com/Lifestream5

NAMM 2016

31. NAMM Foundation Keeps Music Education Strong is featured on our Countdown to NAMM 2016

December 21, 2015

  NAMM Foundation invites music teachers, college students studying music, and the entire music industry to join efforts to keep music education strong Musician-producer “Weird Al” Yankovic and Canadian Brass to Headline NAMM Foundation’s Grand Rally for Music Education on Saturday, January 23 CARLSBAD, Calif., (December 17, 2015) —Support for music education stands at the front of class as the music industry gathers for the 2016 NAMM Show, January 21-24, 2016. Throughout the year, the NAMM Foundation works toward a world in which every child has a deep desire to learn music and a recognized right to be taught. That work hits a high note when nearly 100,000 members of the music industry come together in Anaheim. With the reauthorization of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act, now including “music” as part of a well-rounded education, 2016 will be an exciting year for school music. The NAMM Foundation’s Day of Service, Generation Next,Music Education Days, Grand Rally for Music Education, and Friday night’s NAMM Foundation Celebration of Music Education in association with the John Lennon Educational [Read More]

music

We Came As Romans, Munich, Theaterfabrik, Dec. 17th, 2015. Concert Review by Alex Bock

December 21, 2015

  We Came As Romans, Munich, Theaterfabrik, Dec. 17th, 2015   As an early X-Mas treat for me, I went to see We Came As Romans in Munich a few nights ago. I’d have loved to see them playing a headlining show, but this time they were the opening band for One OK Rock. Quick introduction for those who haven’t heard of the band before. They are a six piece from Detroit, MI. They started out in 2005. To give you an idea of what their sound is, I’d say it’s post hardcore/metalcore. The vocal parts are divided into clean vocals (Kyla Pavone) and screams (Dave Stephens), there two guitarists, Joshua Moore and Lou Cotton, Andy Glass plays the bass and there’s Eric Choi on drums. Their debut album ‘To Plant A Seed’ was released on Nov. 3rd, 2009. Since then there were three more full-length records released. ‘Understanding What We’ve Grown To be’ (2011), ‘Tracing Back Routes’ (2013) and their recent one just got out a few months back on July 24th, 2015. It’s [Read More]

NAMM 2016

32. RCF new HDL50-A line is featured on our Countdown to NAMM 2016

December 20, 2015

  On number 32 of our countdown we would like to feature the RCF new HDL50-A line array that will be introduced at NAMM 2016! Check out the news below: The most powerful in the series, the HDL50-A is an active three-way line array module, designed specifically for large events — both indoors and outdoors. Equipped with two 12” woofers, four symmetrical 6.5” midranges and two 2” drivers, it offers excellent playback quality and high sound pressure levels with a built in 4400-watt powerful digital amplifier. Using advanced neodymium magnets and a groundbreaking new housing constructed from lightweight plywood and polypropylene, it has a remarkably low weight of only 106 pounds. The custom 4PATH designed waveguide allows a precise coverage of 90°x10° degrees, while also delivering a superb, linear high frequency response. The unique shape of the four ducts forming the guide create an ideal isophasic load from 700 Hz to the highest audible frequencies. The two ND850 large format compression drivers deliver one of the key advantages of the HDL 50-A, while the 3” [Read More]