Review

Concert Review D-A-D and Thundermother in Munich by Alex Bock

May 8, 2016

    Munich, Backstage, Werk, April 30, 2016 D-A-D might be a band more known to the generation 40 plus, because their high time I’d say was around the late 80’s/early 90’s, where their more famous songs like ‘Sleeping My Day Away’ and ‘Girl Nation’ were aired. Nevertheless, there were also younger people in the audience that night. The Danish band, who was named Disneyland After Dark in their early days, are around for over 30 years now. In 2014 they released a compilation that recollects their greatest songs over the period of 1984-2014. That night was reserved for two of their greatest records ‘No Fuel Left For The Pilgrims’ (1989) and ‘Riskin’ It All’ (1991), which they played in full. It really was a hell of a show, which lasted about two hours. After the performance of ‘Riskin’ It All’ was a short break. ‘No Fuel For The Pilgrims’ was played back to front, which left ‘Sleeping My Head Away’ as the last song on the bill. But as if two hours of non-stop [Read More]

Interview

Kris Angelis: acting, music, and making the world a better place. Winner of the 2013 LA Music Critics Award for Best Female Album

May 8, 2016

(Los Angeles) Kris Angelis is a high energy, hardworking,  super talented phenomenon. Her very first album, The Left Atrium, won the 2013 LA Music Critics Best Female Album Award – no mean feat.  She also acts in film and TV, raises money to rescue child soldiers, brings music to at-risk teens, and performs in venues on both coasts. She has toured with Songs & Whispers, opened for Tyler Hilton, performed at the prestigious New Orleans House of Blues, made the finals in the Belk Southern Musician competition, played at Sundance, the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, SXSW and NAMM 2016. Whew.  If that was not enough, she has just released her newest project, the Heartbreak Is Contagious EP. She took a break from her busy schedule to talk with us.   Patrick. So, Kris, do you ever sleep? I don’t see how you can, given all that you do.   Kris.  Yes I do, sometimes.  I find time.   Patrick.  The new EP is a bit of a new path for you.  You collaborated with a couple of songwriters. how did that come [Read More]

Music News

SIXX: A.M. surprises fans after show with a powerful acoustic performance of Rise!

May 7, 2016

SIXX: A.M. truly is a band that loves their fans and their fans are some of the most dedicated. They recently released their highly anticipated first volume of SIXX: A.M.’s double album, Vol. 1 Prayers for the Damned on Eleven Seven Music. The album has already shot to No. 1 in Australia on the iTunes Rock Chart and has been rising the charts.  They kicked ass yesterday at Carolina Rebellion as we watched on AXS TV. Earlier tonight they played at the National in Richmond, Virginia. Tonight SIXX:A.M. posted a video to their Facebook page of a powerful acoustic performance of Rise that they did just for the fans outside of their bus. It was incredible!! Check it out here and see why this band is one of the most uplifting, inspirational and rockin bands out today: 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 [Read More]

Music News

Adopt the Arts Benefit Concert returns with a great lineup and incredible auction items!

May 7, 2016

Adopt the Arts are gearing up for their Benefit concert and live auction which is set to be held next Thursday, May 12th at the Fonda Theatre in Hollywood, CA. This year Adopt the Arts will be honoring Hall of Fame Inductees Glenn Hughes and Robin Zander. Check out all the exciting news below: ADOPT THE ARTS will launch a live benefit concert and live auction for LAUSD elementary schools on Thursday, May 12 at The Fonda Theatre (6126 Hollywood Boulevard) in Los Angeles (red carpet 6:00-7:15PM, show starts: 7:30PM). Music luminaries will gather to perform with and honor 2016 Rock & Roll Hall of Fameinductees GLENN HUGHES (Deep Purple) and ROBIN ZANDER (Cheap Trick) for their contributions to American art and culture. Proceeds from the concert and auction will be donated to ADOPT THE ARTS music programs in LAUSD elementary schools (see VIP ticket/donation below). Tickets are on-sale now athttp://www.axs.com/events/308980/glenn-huges-robin-zander-tickets?skin=thefonda.   Comedian HAL SPARKS will also be a part of the night’sfestivities. Musicians confirmed to perform include ADOPT THE ARTS founder MATT SORUM (Guns [Read More]

One Days Notice
New Music

Cleveland punk band One Days Notice release music video for Hey Anna

May 7, 2016

Cleveland’s punk band One Days Notice release music video for Hey Anna. The song is off their sophomore album Blackout which is available on iTunes here.  The video which is an ode to the actress Anna Kendrick and was shot by SceneaMatiX. Vocalist Chris Bassitt comments,  “I actually spent hours researching things that Anna Kendrick likes when I was writing the lyrics. We hope she sees it and gets a good chuckle!“ Check out the video here: Visit their social media sites and stay up to date on their latest news. Information & Links: Website: https://onedaysnotice.wordpress.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/onedaysnotice Twitter: https://twitter.com/onedaysnoticeoh

Bands

Eve to Adam release music video for Lucky

May 6, 2016

  Eve to Adam have come out of the studio with a brand new stack of tracks produced by mega producer Michael “Elvis” Baskette (Slash, Tremonti, Trivium) offerring their latest song “LUCKY”. The new single has been dominating airplay and now they have released a music video. Directed by Brandi Jamison & Lawrence Coleman III ofLc3 Films. “LUCKY” has also recently landed into the anticipated film “Fight Valley”, due out July 2016, featuring MMA Superstars Miesha Tate, Holly Holm, and Cris Cyborg. Check out the video here: Taki comments about the video, The Official video for the band’s single ‘LUCKY’ illustrates life on the road and the quest for epic late night fun! Pure Rock and Roll!! Just like the song says, “Play to Win! Get Lucky!!” I hope you get a chance to visit their social media sites and stay up to date on their latest news. Definitely don’t miss them when they come to your town! ~ Marisol Information & Links: Website: www.evetoadam.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/evetoadam Twitter: www.facebook.com/evetoadam Youtube: www.youtube.com/evetoadam

Band

AM Taxi will have you fall back in love with the mixtape as they release, Semi-Confessional

May 6, 2016

Long before the Ipods, MP3 players, shared playlists, or cds, there was the mixtape. It was the true symbol of youth culture and a musical gem that you would listen to, from front to back. It would become the soundtrack of your life and experiences. They would include a mix of songs and styles, tell stories through the songs,  maybe even some bonus tracks or stripped down acoustic songs, they were special. Many  artists have continued the tradition of creating mixtapes but I would have to commend AM Taxi for their new limited edition mixtape, Semi-Confessional. This is the mixtape gem! From the first time we played it we were grinning ear to ear. It is refreshing to have true ear porn in this world, instead of the clamor of auto-tune, genre mix-ups/blunders, and incoherent blabber! The mixtape features 11 songs; it contains one previously released track along with seven new songs, one dub remix, and two acoustic tracks recorded live in the studio. Special guests include Ike Reilly, Genevieve (Company of Thieves), Michael “Miguel” [Read More]