Month: November 2016

Hard Rock

BrokenRail tease fans with a strong EP, that will have them craving more!

November 23, 2016

Hard Rock Band BrokenRail are set to release their three song EP later this week on November 25, 2016.  The EP is Engineered & Produced by Joseph McQueen in Burbank, CA, and Mixed & Mastered by Kane Churko in Las Vegas, NV and Logan Mader (Bullet For My Valentine & Butcher Babies mixer/producer, former guitarist of MachineHead), the EP releases 11/25/2016. Their was a delay in their album release which prompted them to give the fans something in the interim. Vocalist, Blake Clawson comments, “We’re really excited about the EP and felt an obligation to offer our fans something while the album’s release remains delayed. We’ve been getting so much demand from new fans as well. They’re constantly asking us at our shows if we have a CD or ‘Where can I get that song?’ that it was just time to get something out there.” The three song EP will definitely tease the fans and have them craving more new music from BrokenRail. It kicks off with Memory, a fierce track that delivers intense guitars, thundering drums,  powerful [Read More]

music

Pre-order the new solo album from Max Georgiev (Escape The Fate bassist)

November 23, 2016

Max Georgiev has been quite busy out on tour with Escape The Fate. Through it all, Max found the time to record and is set to release his first solo album, Exorcism: Chapter One (A Spanish Guitar Odyssey). The album is set to release on December 6th and features Max’s incredible guitar playing. We had the opportunity to catch Max perform earlier this year at NAMM and his acoustic spanish guitar playing was mesmerizing. Being instrumental, all the words come to life with each note Max plays. Check out a video of him performing Tango en Skai which is on his album: You can pre-order the album now by heading over to iTunes here: https://itunes.apple.com/album/id1175733632?ls=1&app=itunes. Details below: Pre-Orders for my SOLO ALBUM have begun!!! You can Pre Order “Exorcism Chapter One (A Spanish Guitar Odyssey)” NOW for $7.99 on iTunes here: http://itunes.apple.com/album/id1175733632?ls=1&app=itunes BUY NOW and get INSTANT ACCESS to 2 songs & a FREE 10 minute SKYPE session with 1 of 4 options: (1) You can ask me ANYTHING! HOW I started playing with Escape The Fate, [Read More]

Interview

Interview with singer songwriter Hayley Reardon as we discuss her new release, Good

November 23, 2016

Boston-based Singer Songwriter Hayley Reardon recently released her new album, Good last month and she has been touring in support. Hayley established a name for herself at an early age, releasing her debut album back in 2012. She has continued to garner high praise for her music that draws out a depth of emotion as they bring to life stories through song. Her charm shines through her soulful and engaging voice. Her album, Good was fully funded by fans through a Kickstarter campaign. You can’t help but gravitate to Hayley’s distinctive vocals as she provides comfort and reflection and awakens your senses. She connects so easily with the listener and has some of the most dedicated fans. Reardon comments about the album, “This record may or may not have been the result of my reading far too many self-help books. The music is a salute to the process of becoming, and the inner workings of movement, both geographical and emotional. “My day to day life changed so drastically during the time of writing and even the time of [Read More]

Band

Travis Hayes releases new video for Second Chances performed at Sofar Sounds San Francisco

November 23, 2016

Travis Hayes is one of our favorite performers and as we have said before, “If you are from the Bay Area and haven’t been to a Travis Hayes show, then you are missing out.”  His infectious music is like an instant shot of adrenaline and feel good vibes and will surely captivate you with music to feed your soul. His songs take you on an emotional journey that awakens your soul, truly captivating. Travis has recently released a new music video for his song, Second Chances. The video features Travis performing the song at a Sofar Sounds San Francisco show in September. Sofar Sounds is a global movement bringing music lovers together in pop-up concerts in living rooms around the world. Travis talks about the song, Life is tough and rough and throws you in all these weird directions but I’m thankful to have music when I need it most.   Check out the video here: You can catch Travis Hayes as he will be performing on December 10th at Slim’s. Make sure to visit their [Read More]

Pop Punk

Pierce The Veil introduce new video for “Dive In”. Contributed by Alex Bock

November 23, 2016

About half way through their current tour through Europe and the UK, Pierce The Veil introduce a brand new video for the song ‘Dive In’. It basically shows the band on tour. Check it out, you might find yourself somewhere in there too The UK leg of the tour starts Friday Nov. 25th in Cardiff. Make sure to grab a ticket and go see them live. Check out the review and pics of the Munich show to get inspired https://musicjunkiepress.com/tour/concert-review-pierce-the-veil-with-creeper-and-letlive-munich-contributed-by-alex-bock/ To keep up-to-date on the band, go follow them on their social media Pierce The Veil https://www.facebook.com/PierceTheVeil/ http://piercetheveil.net/ http://www.twitter.com/piercetheveil https://www.instagram.com/piercetheveil/ https://www.youtube.com/user/PierceTheVeilVEVO ~ Contributed by Alex Bock, https://twitter.com/abphotomjp

Music News

Check out the new video from Taylor Hawkins and pick up his new album, KOTA

November 23, 2016

Hell yes, what a great way to kick off our long weekend! We are watching the new video out now from Taylor Hawkins for his track Range Rover Bitch. The song is off his mini LP KOTA which was released on November 11th. The six song LP titled KOTA which stands for King of The Assholes features Hawkins on lead vocals and nearly every instrument, with help from a few comrades in arms. Taylor just released a video for his hypnotic groovy rock track and the video highlights Hawkins love of 80’s videos.  He told Rolling Stone in a statement, “Liam Lynch did an incredible job on the ‘Range Rover Bitch’ video. I think our shared love of that pre-MTV late ’70s/very early ’80s direct-to-video late night television Don Kirshner/Midnight Special vibe really shines through on this video. He really captured that Kim Carnes, Nick Gilder feel.”  Check out the video here: I love the song and can’t wait to bring you our review of the new album, we have been hooked on it!  You can [Read More]

Gear Highlight

Day 56 on our NAMM Countdown: Mooer introduces their micro drummer mini drum pedal machine

November 23, 2016

  For Day 56 on our Countdown to NAMM 2017, we feature Mooer Products and the introduction of their new micro drummer mini drum pedal machine. The digital drum machine features 11 genres of drum patterns with 11 patterns in each, total of 121 beats. It can become the perfect practice buddy for you. Check out the details below:   Micro Drummer. Having trouble keeping the groove? In need of a drummer? Want a practice companion? Fear not, reach into your pocket and pull out the MOOER micro drummer!!! Micro drummer is a compact drum machine that slots right into your pedal chain. Sporting 121 drumbeats which span a wide variety of different musical styles and can be synced up to your desired time easily using the on boad tap tempo. Never miss a beat with MOOER micro DRUMMER!!! Controls MODE: Selects style and drum pattern. Press to switch between style and pattern parameter. Rotate to change parameter value. PP：Pop; RC：Rock;  MT：Metal;  BL：Blues;  RB：R&B; JZ：Jazz, FK：Funk;  LT：Latin; RG：Reggae; PK：Punk; TP：Tempo (metronome) When the LED is [Read More]