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PREMIERE: Red Velvet Crush premieres impressive new track Forget Me Not

May 18, 2016

Red Velvet Crush are set to release their new EP, Crystal Clear this Friday. The EP was recorded at Music Row in Nashville TN throughout the winter w/ producer Joshua Gleave and studio drums by Kelly Clarkson’s drummer Lester Estelle Jr. In anticipation of their new EP release, they are premiering their new single, Forget Me Not which completely rocks! Jillian comments about the new track, Our new single “Forget-Me-Not” was actually the first song we ever wrote together, right as Red Velvet Crush began. It’s a song that represents someone saying how they will always be there for you and then one day it all just turns around for the worse. What happened to saying you’d be there for someone, you know? We’ve been playing this since we started as a band at live shows and it’s always a favorite for people; it was an automatic and collaborative YES to being on the record and we love the way it came to life. Take a listen to their new track: The song is [Read More]

Interview with Austin Winkler as we talk about his new EP, Love Sick Radio

May 17, 2016

It was nearly two years to the date, that we last interviewed Austin Winkler as he was forging ahead in the new chapter of his musical career after departing Hinder. He has been quite busy for the past two years working on writing, recording and creating his own path on his musical journey. Austin Winkler recently released his first EP titled Love Sick Radio, under the name Austin John and it is a great collection of six very diverse and creative songs that will have you hooked on his new style of music. His new music has taken him into a different musical direction than his work with Hinder. It has given him the opportunity to embrace his creative freedom and embark into uncharted waters. Austin comments, “It’s a very exciting time for me. It’s been a long time in the making and I think a lot of people will be pleasantly surprised at the musical direction I took when I stepped into the studio to make this record. It’s quite a bit different from Hinder or [Read More]

BottleRock Napa Announces updates for Aftershows!

May 17, 2016

There has been a couple updates for the BottleRock Napa Aftershows. The Joy Formidable plays at Ca’ Momi in Napa on Saturday, Mary 28th, and Waters has been added to the Robert DeLong show on Sunday, May 29th, at the Uptown Theatre in Napa. . Check out the news below: May 17, 2016, NAPA, Calif. — BottleRock Napa Valley, presented by JaM Cellars, has sold out all passes to the festival’s fourth installment on May 27 – 29, 2016 in downtown Napa. For those who may have missed out on purchasing highly coveted passes to the festival, BottleRock Napa Valley is presenting a series of aftershows at locations throughout the Napa Valley and greater Bay Area. Featuring many of the 2016 BottleRock performing artists and other surprise guests, the aftershows will take place starting with previews on Thursday, May 26th with acts like Michael Franti, Gogol Bordello and the legendary Cheech and Chong, culminating on Monday, May 30 with Rodrigo y Gabriela. The full lineup of 2016 BottleRock Napa Valley Aftershows includes: Thursday, May 26: [Read More]

David Christopher tears down genre walls with his upcoming EP release, Rise of the Underdog

May 16, 2016

David Christopher is no stranger to the music scene, as he was formerly in a signed metal/punk band. He is now chartering new waters and is set to release his debut EP, Rise of the Underdog. His solo work will feature inspiration from his punk rock roots as well as a strong hip hop influence. He calls his sound, Punk Hop and is ready to tear down the genre walls with his new music. It is great to see an artist bring a mixture of their influences to life and create their own signature sound. We were able to get an update from him and what he is working on, Tell us David about your new music project you are working on. We understand it is much different than your previous work with punk/metal? Yes, I’m really excited to finally be releasing my new solo work to the world! This has been something I have been working on for the past year now. I’m having fun experimenting in the studio and bringing my love for [Read More]

Interview with The Last Vegas as we talk about their new album, Eat Me

May 16, 2016

We recently brought you our coverage of the Last Vegas as they returned to San Francisco for a hell of a show at Bottom of the Hill. It was a kick ass full on rock show. The Last Vegas returned to the West Coast and boy, did they give everyone what they were missing… Straight up, balls to the wall ROCK ‘N’ ROLL! They are currently out on a headlining West Coast tour in support of their recently released album, Eat Me. This being their sixth studio album, they definitely gave it their all. It brings to life the soul of rock ‘n’ roll. That is exactly what The Last Vegas brings to the stage, highly infectious rock at 150%. We had a chance to chat with the guys before their set and are pleased to bring that interview to you here: If you don’t already have it, pick up their full length album Eat Me which will have you deep into a rock n roll eargasm. You can head over to their website to order [Read More]

Rubble releases lyric video for song off upcoming new album, “Blood, Sweat & Tears”

May 16, 2016

Ryan “Rubble” Barber is the mastermind behind Rubble which is a band delivering a blend of rock and heavy metal. Ryan is set to release his first full length album, “Blood, Sweat & Tears” on June 7th. They have just released a lyric video for the song I & I which Ryan explains as, “This song is very close to me. Everyone knows the feeling of being alone on a journey. But the journey becomes much easier when you realize that its all up to you. Most of all, it is a song about seeing past the obstacles in front of you and pushing through to the very end.” Check out the video here: Ryan brings to life emotionally driven lyrics, sweet guitars, and powerful vocals in his new track. We look forward to his new album which will be available on CD, Streaming on Pandora, Youtube, Spotify, IheartRadio and many more and Digital download from Google Play, Amazon, ITunes and more. Ryan comments about touring, “Another big part of my journey right now is meeting [Read More]

Athena lets the sunshine in for her first US album. Inspired, transformative, flawless talent.

May 16, 2016

(Los Angeles) If you were fortunate enough to be at one of Athena’s performances in Hollywood over the past year where she road-tested the songs for her first US-produced EP, Ready for the Sun, Part 1, cherish those memories because it will be a blockbuster and you were a witness to history. One of the finest female voices on the planet and clearly one of the best songwriters, Athena lights up your ears with sunshine, pain and love in the new EP. Both in her live performances and in her recordings, the Greek-English singer and environmental and children’s champion combines, honesty, vulnerability and confidence in every note, singing to you about experiences and emotions that are simultaneously personal and universal. Produced by Ethan Allen (Sheryl Crow, Gram Rabbit, The Cult) at Santa Monica’s legendary Village Studios, Part 1 opens with the lilting and hooky “You Bring Me Luck”, proclaiming that you are so natural/so magical, a good description for her uncanny ability to stretch her voice from a beaming smile to a soaring shout [Read More]