Month: September 2016

Hard Rock

Martin Sweet and his band Sweet Creature is soon to become your new addiction!

September 7, 2016

  Martin Sweet (known for his role as lead guitarist in CRASHDIET) knows exactly what to give music addicts, as his new band Sweet Creature is my latest addiction. The band Sweet Creature is fronted by Martin and features his brother Michael of ToxicRose on drums, Tin Star of Gemini Five on bass, and longtime songwriting partner Linus Nirbrant from This Ending on rhythm guitar. They have recorded a full-length studio album The Devil Knows My Name due later this year and you can check out the latest single, Our Moment here: You can pre-order the album which is set for an October 25th release by heading over to: https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/sweet-creature-the-debut-album–3. This album is set to deliver a heavy dose of hard rock with the classic rock flair and yet darkened with gloomy melodies. Martin comments, ”I have all these songs that don’t necessary fit in to the CRASHDÏET formula, so I figured it was time to work with other musicians. I’ve always sung on my own demos so taking on the lead vocals is nothing new to me. ” Need [Read More]

Gear Highlight

PRS Guitars Sponsors The Ultimate Experience with Carlos Santana

September 7, 2016

Check out the great news release and find out more about The Ultimate Experience with Carlos Santana sponsored by PRS Guitars:   (STEVENSVILLE, MD) September 7, 2016 – On Sept. 24, PRS Signature Artist Carlos Santana will host and headline “The Ultimate Experience with Carlos Santana” at the House of Blues in Las Vegas. The event is subtitled “A Benefit for the Santana Telehealth Project, Sharing Medicine Across the Miles.” This special event, sponsored by Santana’s nonprofit Milagro Foundation, PRS Guitars, the House of Blues, and Casa Noble Tequila, will include a concert and a private cocktail reception with Santana, who will give one autographed, limited edition PRS “Corazon” SE Santana electric guitar to each couple attending. Funds raised will go to the new Santana Telehealth Project where the funds will jointly benefit Santuario de Luz (Sanctuary of Light), a medical clinic for children in the Jalisco, Mexico, town of Autlan, where Santana was born, and the Hospital Infantil de las Californias in Tijuana, the city where his family moved in 1955 when he was [Read More]

Music News

The Hunna release their debut album 100 and catch them out on tour!

September 7, 2016

The Hunna is one band that snuck up on us and completely stole our attention and delved us deep into the addiction of their music. They deliver feel good music that will bring out the best of times. You can’t help but feel your spirits instantly lifted as you greet each day with optimism and hope. They have just released their debut album 100 and it is a must have! Check out a video on their new album: You can stream 1oo on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/.  Get hooked on the 16 song fun musical gem and pick it up today. You can also catch The Hunna live as they set out on tour with Jimmy Eats World and have a couple shows with The Struts. Catch the band on the road: * w/ Jimmy Eat World ** w/ The Struts 10/09 – Englewood, CO @ Gothic Theatre* 10/10 – Omaha, NE @ Sokol Auditorium* 10/11 – Madison, WI @ Barrymore Theatre* 10/13 – Columbus, OH @ Newport Music Hall* 10/14 – Louisville, KY @ Mercury Ballroom* 10/15 – Cincinnati, [Read More]

Bands

Xander and The Peace Pirates release new song and video for FIRE off upcoming album 11:11

September 7, 2016

One of my favorite bands, Xander and the Peace Pirates will be releasing their full length debut album 11:11 on V2 Records NL.  We are so excited for this album and have been following their musical journey since first discovering them when they performed at the  THE CES 2014 Convention. We went on to catch them every time they performed at NAMM. ll, they did it again at NAMM. There is just something about this band that you can literally get goose bumps from listening to them. Their music emits raw emotion and you can’t help but feel the passion from their music. These brothers have a great bluesy rock sound that just penetrates your soul. With Xander and The Peace Pirates you are treated to two fantastic musicians, one being a one armed lead guitarist that will have you in awe of his playing. Xander and the Peace Pirates are brothers Keith and Stuart Xander and when you watch them, they both are always smiling and having such a great time. They have just released the first single [Read More]

Bands

Make sure to pick up your tickets for PALAYE ROYALE out on tour with Metro Station

September 6, 2016

We featured Palaye Royale  as our Vans Warped Tour highlight as they completely blew us away with their high energy rock shows. Now you will have a chance to catch Palaye Royale when they come to a venue near you as they will be heading out on tour with Metro Station this fall. These guys are truly genuine musicians with hearts of gold and the passion shines through every note played or every lyric sang. Check out the tour dates below and get your tickets early! Mon/Oct-10 Lawrence, KS @ Bottleneck Tue/Oct-11 Denver, CO @ Marquis Theatre Wed/Oct-12 Salt Lake City, UT @ In The Venue Fri/Oct-14 Sacramento, CA @ The Boardwalk Sat/Oct-15 Santa Ana, CA @ Constellation Room Sun/Oct-16 Phoenix, AZ @ Joe’s Grotto Tue/Oct-18 Dallas, TX @ Gas Monkey Bar & Grill Wed/Oct-19 Houston, TX @ Scout Bar Thu/Oct-20 Little Rock, AR @ Rev Room Fri/Oct-21 Atlanta, GA @ Masquerade (Hell) Sat/Oct-22 Tampa, FL @ Orpheum Sun/Oct-23 Margate, FL @ O’Malley’s Tue/Oct-25 Greensboro, NC @ Arizona Pete’s Wed/Oct-26 Richmond, VA @ Canal Club Fri/Oct-28 [Read More]

New Music

GREEN DAY announces dates for US and Canadian Club Tour & European stadium tour

September 6, 2016

GREEN DAY are set to release their new album Revolution Radio on October 7th via Reprise Records. In support of the release of their new album, they have announced dates for a US and Canadian Club Tour as well as dates for a European Stadium tour. Check out the news below which was posted on their website: September 6th, 2016 — (Los Angeles, CA) — Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees and Grammy Award-winning rock band Green Day will hit the road for a series of intimate club shows in the U.S. and Canada in support of their upcoming 12th studio album, Revolution Radio, which will be released by Reprise Records on October 7th. The North American dates kick off on September 20th in St. Louis, MO and conclude with a show on October 20th in Berkeley, CA. Tickets will be available for purchase by Idiot Nation members on Wednesday, September 7th at 9:00 AM local venue time. For more info on the pre-sale, visit www.gdidiotnation.com. A general on-sale will begin Friday, September 9th [Read More]

Electronic

DOPE set to kick off their reunion tour on Sept. 13th in San Francisco at DNA Lounge!

September 6, 2016

DOPE have been quite busy as they are gearing up to kick off their reunion tour with the Revolver Presents Die Mother Fucker Die Tour. The tour starts on September 13th at DNA Lounge in SF and will wrap up on October 30th at the Whisky A GoGo. The Dope reunion tour will feature the classic line up of Edsel Dope,Acey Slade, Virus, & Racci Shay. DOPE recently released their new video for their first single, HOPE off their long anticipated Blood Money Part 1 LP. Originally premiering on Revolver, Edsel Dope co-directed “Hold On” alongside his old friend and acclaimed video director Dale Rage Resteghini. Check out the video here: Edsel comments, “I think that it’s fair to say that Dope is one of the more evolved bands from our genre & time period. Our new single, ‘Hold On,’ is a great example of this. It sounds like Dope, but it is clearly, very modern, and in no way reflects a band who is stuck in its past. The hooks are melodic and memorable, while the [Read More]