Month: October 2016

Metal

Check out the new video from our Aftershock Featured Band Some Fear None

October 13, 2016

We recently featured Some Fear None as our Aftershock Featured Band of the Day.  They will be playing on Sunday, October 23rd on the Capital Stage at 11;50 AM. The Doors open at 11 so make sure to get there early so you don’t miss their set. They will make sure to kick off the day with their high energy, post-grunge-modern-hard-rock.  Vocalist/Guitarist Nathan Giguiere comments about playing at Aftershock, “With all of the great things we’ve experienced in 2016; from awards to endorsements to playing some amazing venues, we couldn’t think of a better way to wrap up the big show schedule then to perform at the largest, most notable music festival in Northern CA that caters to our genre. Looking forward to rubbing shoulders with some of the modern greats!” They have just released a new music video for their song Staying On The Zero. The video was designed to capture the energy of their live performances. The video was produced and directed by Jeff DeLany, an up and comer in the film industry. Check out the [Read More]

NAMM

97 on NAMM Countdown: New Casio Display at NAMM’s Museum of Making Music

October 13, 2016

On Day 97 of Our 100 Days Countdown to NAMM 2017, we feature NAMM’s Museum of Making Music and their new Casio Display. Last month the Museum celebrated the debut of Spotlight on Casio, the latest addition to the museum’s many exhibits and musical instrument collections. Open now through January 29, 2017, the new display chronicles Casio’s 35 years of electronic music product innovations and features notable instruments including its first keyboard, the Casiotone CT-201; the AZ-1 classic “keytar”; the popular Privia digital piano (PX-560); a full 88-key Grand Hybrid action sample; and its newest digital piano, the CELVIANO Grand Hybrid. In addition to the display, visitors will be able to play a Casio Privia PX-160 in the interactive area of the museum. The hands on playing experience, along with the robust display of 14 Casio electronic musical instruments, serves to connect the company’s many innovations directly with the public. It’s a connection that underscores the mission of the museum. “At the museum, we showcase the vibrant legacy of musical instruments and seek to connect our [Read More]

Pop

VIDEO: DNCE release new music video for Body Moves and hits over a 1 Million Views in first day!

October 12, 2016

  DNCE have just released a provactive new music video for their infectiously sexy track, Body Moves. It has reached over a million views in the firwst day! The video, which made its global broadcast premiere yesterday across MTV platforms, was directed by Hannah Lux Davis (Ariana Grande, Nicki Minaj), and also stars model/actress,Charlotte McKinney, as frontman Joe Jonas’ love interest.  Watch the video here: The video comes following two impressive American Music Award nominations for DNCE for “Favorite Duo or Group Pop/Rock” and “New Artist Of The Year Un-leashed by T-Mobile.”  The American Music Awards winners are voted entirely by fans that can begin voting for DNCE now at AMAvote.com.  The “2016 American Music Awards” will broadcast live from the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles on Sunday, November 20 at 8:00pm ET on ABC.  Formed in the summer of 2015, DNCE first introduced themselves to audiences worldwide with the release of their debut single “Cake By The Ocean,” their now certified double-platinum breakout smash.  The song was a Top 10 hit on the Billboard Hot 100 [Read More]

Aftershock 2016

Aftershock 2016 Featured Band of the Day: The Amity Affliction release new video

October 12, 2016

Our Aftershock 2016 Featured Band, The Amity Affliction have just released a new music video for their song,  All Fucked Up.  The song is off he latest single from their highly praised album, ‘This Could Be Heartbreak’ which was released on August 12th. The video which was directed by the band’s frontman Joel Birch along with Ryan Mackfall is truly powerful and heart wrenching. It definitely will grab a hold of you. Check out the video here: The album is truly their best work as it brings out a depth of raw honest emotion, all the while capturing the energy and the power that their songs bring to life. It is a brilliant album which I would strongly suggest you pick up, if you haven’t already. I Bring The Weather With Me This Could Be Heartbreak Nightmare Tearing Me Apart O.M.G.I.M.Y. All Fucked Up Fight My Regret Some Friends Wishbone Note To Self Blood In My Mouth They will be performing at Aftershock 2016 on October 23rd at 1:55 PM on the Monster Discovery Stage. We look [Read More]

Electronic

Army Of The Universe Releases LP, ‘1999 & The Aftershow,’

October 12, 2016

The International Industrial band, Army of The Universe have released their highly anticipated LP,  1999 & The Aftershow via Metropolis Records. They comment about the album, “We built 1999 & The Aftershow on modern sound design with inspiration from the dark wave, industrial, and underground scenes; we believe it’s our most diverse album to date.” Check out the video for their track, 1999: You can pick up the LP by heading over to the following links: Metropolis Records: https://metropolis-records.com/product/11460/1999-the-aftershow iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/1999-the-aftershow/id1156950286 Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/1999-Aftershow-Army-Universe/dp/B01INNMX9Q   Track List 1. 1999 2. Down Till Dusk 3. Another Escape 4. Digital Slag 5. Zeus (My Own Rebel) 6. I Lost My Sound 7. The Aftershow 8. Little Paranoia 9. Snake Was Rhight 10. Late Detroit Nights 11. Nobody 2.0 12. The Albert Hotel 13. Ninety Ninety Noise (B…ACK) Make sure to visit their social media sites for the latest news. Information & Links: Website: http://www.armyoftheuniverse.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ArmyOfTheUniverse Twitter: https://twitter.com/AOUMusic Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/Armyoftheuniverse

Alternative

WATCH: New Video from Hong Kong alt rockers, Seasons For Change

October 12, 2016

Hong Kong alt rockers Seasons For Change have released a new single as they promote their coming album, Timeless Collective, out Nov. 11 worldwide. Check out the video here: You can pick up the track by heading over to the following links: iTunes: http://found.ee/YyGPC Google Play: http://found.ee/mfpZ7 Amazon: http://found.ee/NTryS Make sure to visit their social media sites and stay up to date on their latest news. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SeasonsforChangeHK/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Seasons4Change Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seasonsforchange/

NAMM

98 on NAMM Countdown: NAMM Foundation in search of Best Communities for Music Education

October 12, 2016

    On Day 98 of Our 100 Days Countdown to NAMM 2017, we would like to feature the NAMM Foundation as they are in search of the Best Communities for Music Education. Over the years, we have had to witness the decline of several school music programs. But with so many great communities out there, they persevered through it and did everything they could to insure community and school music programs. Now is the time to bring recognition to those amazing communities. The NAMM Foundation have opened up their Annual Survey seeking schools and districts with exceptional music programs.   CARLSBAD, Calif. – October 11, 2016 –  School districts and schools with an exemplary commitment to music education curriculum are encouraged to apply for a national distinction as a Best Communities for Music Education. Presented by The National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) Foundation, the Best Communities for Music Education (BCME) and its counterpart, the SupportMusic Merit Award (SMMA) recognize the outstanding efforts by teachers, administrators, students and community leaders at the district and [Read More]