Month: February 2016

Bands

Time for a new dose of heavy metal from Motorize and catch them live this weekend!

February 12, 2016

Northern California has always been known as a great breeding ground for heavy metal and once again, Motorize will have you taking notice of their new heavy metal sound.  Sacramento metal band, Motorize are once again ready to deliver you a heavy dose of metal.  They have just released theirn new EP All or Nothing which features that original heavy metal sound that you have been craving. You are held captive with their aggressive guitars, crunchy basslines and full vigorous vocals reminiscent of Judas Priest, Dio and Iron Maiden. Check out one of their tracks, Wings of Steel: You can pick up the EP by  heading over to iTunes. You can also catch Motorize tomorrow night in Sacramento as they open for Geoff Tate’s Operation Mind Crime. It is great to catch Motorize live as they deliver a majestic metal sound complete with brute force and brimming with showmanship. They definitely bring a great live show and the adrenaline is endless.   Information & Links: Facebook: www.facebook.com/motorizeband Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9JuXDbWv1dShvZlmQjEtEw Reverbnation: www.reverbnation.com/motorize

Pop

Alvarez Kings release music video for Fear To Feel

February 12, 2016

Progressive indie pop act Alvarez Kings have just released a music video for their emotionally driven track, Fear To Feel. The song is the title track of their 2015 EP. They comment about the song, “Fear To Feel is a long distance relationship, being lost between time zones and the struggles that come with being away from family, friends and loved ones. Call it an occupational hazard, the numbness that you feel and the fear to wear your heart on your sleeve.” Many of us can relate to the emotionally charged song. Check out the video here: You can catch Alvarez Kings out on tour for the full US run with Melanie Martinez and several UK dates with PVRIS. Head over to http://www.alvarezkings.com for more details!   The Cry Baby Tour: Alvarez Kings with Melanie Martinez Feb 20 – Seattle, WA – The Showbox Feb 21 – Vancouver, BC – The Vogue Theatre Feb 23 – Portland, OR – Crystal Ballroom Feb 25 – San Francisco, CA – The Regency Ballroom Feb 26 – Los Angeles, CA – Theatre at [Read More]

Interview

A conversation with bluesman David M’Ore: Passion, Soul and Fire. By Patrick O’Heffernan

February 12, 2016

(Anaheim, CA) Guitar pyrotechnics are no longer rare in blues or rock these days.  Most lead guitarists can and do shred hot licks in the middle of blues and rock songs, giving audiences a bit of an electric thrill. But there is a difference between hot and heavy guitar shredding and chops that come from the heart and not just the fingers. One delivers electricity, the other delivers emotion along with the energy.  This is what David M’Ore does;  he delivers 6-string heart and lightening like no one else. His guitar playing and his corrugated voice encapsulate decades of blues, rock, R&B, acid, metal – everything about music that pierces the heart as well as the muscles.  You can dance to M’Ore’s blues, but you can also meditate to them.   Some call him a mystical guitar man from a bygone era. But this Argentine-born, world-raised virtuoso guitarist and singer/songwriter is in many ways on the cutting edge of the modern blues movement. He has created a blues style with his custom-made Fender Strats  that [Read More]

Indie

Strangers You Know announce Coachella date and release new single, Used

February 10, 2016

Los Angeles based indie/pop duo Strangers You Know are no stranger to the festival scene. It is their infectious feel good music that has them in high demand. The duo added two more stops to their 2016 festival circuit with back-to-back weekend performances at Coachella Music and Arts Festival, April 15-17 and April 22-24 in Indio, CA, as well as BottleRock Napa Valley, happening May 27-29 in Napa Valley, CA. The band was also added to the Grammy Museum Homegrown showcase at SXSW, which will take place on March 18 at Tap Room at the Market. As previously announced, the LA group will also perform at the Hangout Music Festival, May 20-22, 2016 in Gulf Shores, AL, and the Firefly Music Festival, June 16-19, 2016 in Dover, DE. In addition to their festival dates, the band will play at the iconic Sunset Strip venue, The Roxy, on March 11th, in celebration of the release of their EP.  Adam shares, “Before becoming a band, we would both go to as many festivals as possible. Now it [Read More]

Indie

The Rocket Summer announces tour dates for The Zoetic Tour

February 10, 2016

The Rocket Summer are set to release their new album, Zoetic on February 26th via Aviate Records. Bryce Avary comments, “I basically fell in love with music all over again, like I had when I was first learning to play. My only mission was to be as creative as possible, and to push myself further than ever.” The album definitely brings out a fresh new sound that Avary explains, “There wasn’t any kind of deliberate attempt to make something that would be this different from my past records. I just knew that I wanted to tear down any barriers, including the subconscious ones, and make a record that had no rules. So I just followed the songs that were coming out of me and made sure there were no boundaries in the process of arranging and recording them. That approach allowed me the freedom to push myself to make sure everything that was being recorded would be something new and unique.” While we look forward to the new album, The Rocket Summer have announced dates for [Read More]

Interview

Interview with Jared James Nichols at NAMM 2016

February 10, 2016

NAMM 2016 was filled with great new gear, demonstrations, and incredible artists. We were excited when we ran into Jared James Nichols and had a chance to catch up with him. He truly is an amazing guitarist and is setting out on tour in March. Check out our quick chat with him here: In case you missed it, Jared was featured on Uncharted chronicles. It shares his amazing story of how performs and how he is achieving his dream of making music. Check it out here: You can catch Jared perform as he is heading out on tour with Glenn Hughes and Joanne Shaw Taylor. Check the dates below and get yourself to a show: Make sure to visit his social media sites and stay up to date on the latest news. We are excited to catch the San Jose or Los Angeles show. We will make sure to bring you full coverage and hopefully an interview! ~ Marisol Information & Links: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Jaredjamesnichols/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/JJNicholsMusic Instagram: http://instagram.com/jjnicholsmusic

Interview

Interview with Norman of Murder FM at NAMM & catch them out on tour!

February 10, 2016

  We were excited to catch up with Norman of Murder FM at this year’s NAMM Convention. They have a lot of exciting things ahead for them this year. They have recently announced tour dates with Drowning Pool. Check out our quick chat with Norman at NAMM 2016: You can pick up their Happy Neverafter CD and some cool merch by heading over to their site here: http://murderfmmusic.com.  Check the dates below for their upcoming tour and get yourself to a show! These guys are definitely keeping the rock scene alive and thriving! 2/18 Golden, CO @ Buffalo Rose 2/19 Salt Lake City,UT @ The Royal Bar 2/20 Idaho Falls,ID @ Hitt Event Center 2/22 Chico,CA @ Lost On Main 2/23 Los Angeles,CA @ Los Globos 2/24 Mesa,AZ @ Club Red 2/25 Lubbock,TX @ Jake’s Backroom 2/26 San Antonio,TX @ Fitzgeralds Make sure to visit their social media sites and stay up to date on their latest news. ~ Marisol Information & Links: Website: http://murderfmmusic.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Murder-FM-Official-339855065055 Twitter: https://twitter.com/MurderFM