Month: April 2016

music

DAVEY MUISE of VANNA JOINS SKATE FOR CHANGE HOT DOGS FOR HOMELESS INITIATIVE

April 20, 2016

We are pleased to share with you the latest news on Davey Muise of Vanna as he joins Skate for Change and their Hot Dogs for Homeless Initiative. Check out the news below: BOSTON, MA – April 20, 2016 – Davey Muise, best known for his unparalleled vocal abilities in the post-hardcore group Vanna, has partnered with Skate For Change (SFC), a non-profit organization that rallies youth to skate through their cities with backpacks full of clothes, food, water, and hygiene items for the homeless. This past month, SFC has partnered with “The World’s Largest Hot Dog Chain,” Wienerschnitzel, to help feed homeless in 13 major cities across the southwestern United States. Muise added, “I’m joining up with an amazing team of friends and organizations that have come together to get people to look at their communities and surroundings a little differently. I will be joining the ‘Hot Dogs for Homeless’ tour in its final week to help raise $100,000 for SFC and feed as many homeless men and women as we possibly can.” Head [Read More]

Band

SIXX: A.M. motivates their fans to stand up with a #ReasonToRise in new video

April 20, 2016

We are getting close to the highly anticipated release of Sixx: A.M.‘s first volume of their upcoming double album, Prayers for the Damned on April 29th via Eleven Seven Music. The album’s first single, Rise is truly bad ass and is sure to be the light at the end of the tunnel or the silver lining on the clouds. Whatever challenges you might have or struggle with, this is the song for you. It is an anthem that sends out the call to all and “Rise, Stand up and live your life, get yourself together“.  Lyrically, it will deliver the wise words to take on the world and give you the strength. It is no surprise that it has such an uplifting message since Sixx: A.M., have been known to have such inspiring messages through their music. Musically, it completely ROCKS with high energy that can’t keep you down. Michael explains more about the message of the song, “Throughout history, some of the most dramatic changes have occurred when people reject the status quo and demand change. [Read More]

Bands

Blue October release video for title track off their new album, Home

April 19, 2016

  Blue October have just released a new video for their song, Home. Home is the title track of their new album which is set for a release this Friday, April 22nd. The song is amazing and uplifting and you can’t help but feel good after listening to it. It has you appreciate everything and everyone in your life. You can’t help but look around and want to embrace your family,  your home. Check out the video here:   I cannot express enough how Blue October songs contain some of the most soul touching, energy charging, heartfelt, inspirational, rockin, personal music out today. Their music has been the soundscape for so many lives and have helped carried many through their hardest times, been there for times of celebration, a release for frustration and pent up emotions or just to simply provide melodies and harmonies in perfect song. I hope you pick up the new album this Friday.  You can head over to iTunes here or check out their website for more outlets. Also make sure to catch Blue [Read More]

Charming Liars
music

Charming Liars release animated video for new song, Soul

April 19, 2016

Alternative rockers Charming Liars have just released a cool animated video for their new single, Soul. The song dives into a sea of honest emotion and lifts you up with soaring vocals and inspiring catchy chorus. Vocalist Kiliyan Maguire explained the meaning behind the track: “Soul is a song that symbolizes the passion one has when chasing their dreams and embracing the ups and downs that come with it.” Check out the video here: You can catch Charming Liars out on tour in May as they head out with Night Riots and Blaqk Audio. Check the dates below and get yourself out to a show: Full dates are as follows (*Night Riots only): 5/4 San Diego, CA – House of Blues 5/5 Santa Ana, CA – The Observatory 5/7 Sacramento, CA – Ace of Spades 5/10 Portland, OR – Doug Fir Lounge 5/11 Seattle, WA – Croc 5/13 Salt Lake City, UT – In the Venue 5/14 Denver, CO – Bluebird 5/16 Saint Paul, MN – Turf Club 5/17 Chicago, IL – Bottom Lounge 5/18 Toronto, [Read More]

New Music

Clarkkent delivers a fresh dose of punk rock with their new track, Refugee

April 19, 2016

Finnish punk rock band Clarkkent are ready to unleash a hefty dose of punk rock with their new song, Refugee. It not only contains meaningful lyrics that have you reflect on our times today but it has you ready to ROCK OUT! Check out the new track here: The song is off their new double single. You can pick up the new song here on Spotify: https://play.spotify.com/album/5I0lCJatZXDJJQjVrZxeqY?play=true&utm_source=open.spotify.com&utm_medium=open. Make sure to visit their social media sites for more information. Website: http://www.clarkkent.fi/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Clarkkentband

Metal

Catch In Dying Arms out on their Original Sin Tour

April 19, 2016

Metalcore band In Dying Arms out of Baltimore, MD are out on tour in support of their latest release, Original Sin. The tour also features Convictions, A Wake in Providence, Phantoms and Tragic Hero Records labelmates SET TO STUN. You can check out them out on the following dates: Wed – 04/20/16 Salt Lake City, UT The Loading Dock Thu – 4/21/16 Reno, NV PB & Js Sat – 04/23/16 Portland, OR Analog Theater Sun – 04/24/16 Hayward, CA Skylmt Tue – 04/26/16 Van Nuys, CA White Oak T hu – 04/28/16 Phoenix, AZ The Underground Fri – 04/29/16 Albuquerque, NM The Co-op Sat – 04/30/16 El Paso, TX Mesa Music Hall Sun – 05/01/16 Dallas, TX Prophet Bar Tue – 05/03/16 San Antonio, TX The Rock Box Wed – 05/04/16 Houston, TX The White Swan Thu – 05/05/16 Mobile, AL Blind Mule Fri – 05/06/16 Jacksonville, FL Burro Bar Sat – 05/07/16 Tallahassee, FL Sidebar Sun – 05/08/16 Orlando, FL Backbooth Mon – 05/09/16 Tampa, FL Epic Problem Tue – 05/10/16 Atlanta, GA The Masquerade Wed – [Read More]

Alternative

Catch Pete RG out on tour as he awakens your senses with his emotionally driven rock

April 19, 2016

We recently caught Candlebox as they returned to San Francisco for a stop at Slim’s on their Disappearing in Airports tour. We arrived early and were excited to catch Pete RG who was kicking off the night. Pete RG is an indie rock/alternative rock band out of Los Angeles who will truly capture your attention with their set. Check out some photos by our Rockin Ryan: They bring out emotionally driven rock that will awaken your senses and feed your soul. Their songs not only convey true honest emotion but will have you rockin out as well. They were incredible and we couldn’t wait to find out more about them. Pete is a stellar singer/songwriter and his songs highlight his powerful vocals amid meaningful lyrics. You can pick up his recently released EP, Reaching for the Moon (Oct. 2015) at the show or by heading over to his bandcamp page: http://pete-rg.bandcamp.com/. Check out the upcoming show dates and don’t miss their show. Make sure to visit their social media sites and stay up to date on [Read More]