Month: May 2016

Alternative

Get your fix of Dope from Beware of Darkness with their new lyric video

May 6, 2016

You will definitely be hooked on Dope as Beware of Darkness gives you a fix of their infectious alternative rock. Their new song Dope, is off their upcoming album, Are You Real?, and is upbeat and brings out the positive vibes. Check out their newly released lyric video for the track: You can pick up the new single by heading over to iTunes here. Stay tuned for their new album which is set to release this summer on Bright Antenna Records. If you are in the SoCal region, you can catch Beware of Darkness on Monday, May 9th at Resident in Los Angeles, CA. Make sure to visit their social media sites and stay up to date on their latest news. ~ Marisol Information & Links: Website: http://www.bewareofdarknessmusic.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BewareOfDarknessMusic/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/BewareoDarkness  

Indie Rock

Gypsy punk rockers Butcher Knives release video for their infectious track, American Dream

May 6, 2016

It is often that you see the words ‘gypsy’ and ‘punk rock’ to describe a type of music. It is even rarer to find a band that has successfully earned that title but Brooklyn based Butcher Knives are quite deserving of it with their fresh musical fusion. They are a breath of fresh air and simply addictive! Butcher Knives have just released a new video for their song, American Dream which is off their album, Misery. The song is a true commentary as to what is the real American Dream. Check out the video here: Brooklyn-based Butcher Knives release their video, “American Dream,” from their album  Misery.  “American Dream” is a commentary on the dissonance between the ideals that are sold to us by the media, the reality of living in America as an immigrant and America’s cultural perception and systemic treatment of its immigrants. America was built by immigrants. The very notion of an “illegal alien” contradicts the ideals on which America was founded. The only tangible difference between an “illegal alien” and an American-born [Read More]

Gear Highlight

Peavey VYPYR PRO 100 Modeling Amp will take the gigging musician to new levels!

May 5, 2016

We are excited to share with your our recent review of the Peavey VYPYR 100 Modeling Amp and Sanpera Pro foot controller. Peavey has created and evolved the amp, complete in it’s own 1×12 combo that delivers a mighty sound along with amazing features that will take the gigging musician to new levels. With it’s attractive price point of around $600 for the VYPYR Pro 100, it is perfect for the entry gigging musician but with all the power and features, it will satisfy even the most seasoned musician! The VYPYR Pro 100 is easy to use for the guitarist and even more versatile for editing. What is very exciting and  something that I don’t think I have found in any other modeling amp out, is the feature of four stages of TransTube analog gain. If you are looking for that rich feel and pure tone, this one will definitely have you hooked. One of the biggest highlighted features of this model is the versatility that this amp brings; giving you 500 presets, 100 different [Read More]

New Music

Check out the video from The Way Away as it delivers an instant mood boost!

May 5, 2016

Minneapolis based band, The Way Away  have recently released their second EP, Something I Never Wanted. The EP was recorded and engineered by lead guitarist Jeff Engler, mixed by Xander Moser at Treespeak Studios, and mastered by Paul Leavitt (I Call Fives, All Time Low). The EP lyrically focuses on struggles with depression and giving up on others or even yourself. While the lyrics have you reflect on your situation or those who have abandoned you, the music will lift your spirits up. They have released a video for their song, Six Feet Over which highlights their catchy music and upbeat vibe. Check it out here: Their infectious sound will have everyone soon knowing The Way Away. They are in the running to play their local Warped Tour date and also look forward to touring in 2016.  Make sure to visit their social media sites and stay up to date on their latest news and pick up their new EP. Information & Links: http://thewayaway.bigcartel.com/ http://thewayaway.tumblr.com/ https://www.facebook.com/TheWayAway/ https://twitter.com/TheWayAway  

New Music

Hellyeah release music video for Human off upcoming album UNDEN!ABLE

May 5, 2016

  Hellyeah are gearing up for the release of their 5th studio album, UNDEN!ABLE which is set for a June release. They have just released a vidoe for their first single Human. The video is directed by frequent collaborator Robert Sexton, who previously produced videos for the band’s breakthrough singles “Hush” and “Moth”, both Top 10 singles from the bands critically acclaimed albumBlood For Blood (2014).   Check out the video here: You can catch Hellyeah as they are on the “We’re All In This Together Tour” featuring Escape The Fate, New Years Day and From Ashes To New. On June 18th HELLYEAHreturn to road with In This Moment on their “HELL POP U.S.” Tour until July 12th. Tour Dates below: HELLYEAH Headline:

“WE’RE ALL IN THIS TOGETHER” TOURMay 4 – Lancaster, PA @ Chameleon Club
May 6 – Concord, NC @ Carolina Rebellion *festival
May 7 – Indianapolis, IN @ The Vogue
May 9 – Nashville, TN @ Cannery Ballroom
May 10 – Grand Rapids, MI @ The Intersection
May 11 – Traverse City, MI @ Ground Zero
May 13 – Council Bluffs, [Read More]

Hard Rock

Hard rockers Dianthus releases new music video for Please Say (You’re Pretending)

May 5, 2016

  We are pleased to announce that the young and fast rising hard rock/metal band Dianthus has just released a music video for their track, Please Say (You’re Pretending). It completely rocks and shows they are ready to make their mark on the metal and hard rock scene. This young all girl band has been garnering a lot of attention for their high level of musicianship as well as bringing a positive light to the music. Check out the video here:     Make sure to visit their social media sites and stay up to date on their latest news. Information & Links: Website: http://www.dianthusofficial.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dianthusofficial/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/DianthusMetal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dianthusofficial/

Gear Highlight

Dean Zelinsky Guitars announces Johnny Winter Signature Model

May 5, 2016

Earlier this week, Dean Zelinsky Guitars’ President, Dean Zelinsky, announced the release of the Johnny Winter Signature Guitar. This is the same guitar made by Zelinsky that Winter had been playing and touring with in his most recent years, until his untimely passing in July, 2014. Guitars are sold exclusively through the company’s website www.deanzelinsky.com.  Check out a video on the signature model: The First 25 Signature Guitars will be hand signed and numbered by Dean Zelinsky and come with a Certificate of Authenticity signed by Zelinsky and Johnny Winter’s wife, Susan Winter, for the Johnny Winter Estate. Zelinsky comments, “I am excited to be building Johnny’s Signature Guitars. Johnny had been my guitar-playing idol since I was a kid, and was clearly one of the greatest players of all time. While I had met Johnny briefly many years ago, I first started building guitars for him after a chance meeting in a club parking lot in 2011. I had been designing thin guitars for a few years and knew this ultra-thin single cut was going to [Read More]