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First Spotlight of 2017 goes to Jonny Couch

January 3, 2017

    The first Spotlight of 2017 goes to Jonny Couch. Jonny released one of our favorite vinyls of 2016. He released his debut EP, Animal Instinct in November 2016. The five song EP was pressed on vinyl with digital card on Jonny’s own Damaged Sofa Records. Longtime drummer on the NY music scene, Jonny Couch has come from behind the kit in his new self-named band to get behind the microphone. On his forthcoming 5 song EP, Animal Instinct, he plays drums, organ and synths on all tracks. While Jonny has a band behind him in a live setting, he plays drums and keyboards on the record. Jonny combines styles from years in NYC playing punk rock in the mid-aughts with The Choke (who toured with Buzzcocks and other punk rock luminaries) and earlier this decade with his dance-pop act LoveCryme (whose vocalist went on to do choreography for Kiesza). The resulting sound? A leather capped New Romantic disguised as Brando-Elvis belting out anthemic heartbreak missives of pain. The EP was recorded in Savannah, [Read More]

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Day 15 on our NAMM Countdown: Drum Gear Alliance at NAMM 2017

January 3, 2017

  For Day 15, we bring you the news of the new Drum Gear Alliance at NAMM 2017! Check out the news below: DGA at NAMM 2017Booth: 3376HALL: D For the first time ever, seven drum gear companies have formed an alliance.  The Drum Gear Alliance, DGA, is a group of drummers who became inventors of some very innovative drum gear. “I started this group so we can all help one another out, we aren’t in competition and we are all small business owners.” States Carlo Cooper of CooperGroove Peformance Drum sticks.  The newly formed DGA will make its first appearance this January at Winter NAMM in booth #3376, the largest music exposition there is with over 100,000 attendees.  “Our mission and purpose is really one for all and all for one, we work together to cross promote, co-brand and share exhibit space.” Says Cooper.  “It’s expensive for start ups and small companies to get a booth at some of these shows, now we can offer a one stop shop and have a larger presence [Read More]

BottleRock Napa 2017

LINEUP ANNOUNCED! BottleRock Napa 2017 features Foo Fighters, Tom Petty, Maroon 5 & Many More!

January 3, 2017

What a great way to start 2017 with an amazing lineup announced for BottleRock Napa 2017! They have just announced the lineup and you can pick up tickets tomorrow for specially priced passes, limited quantity. The festival is scheduled for May 26-28th. Check out the full lineup for this incredible festival:   Foo Fighters Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers Maroon 5 Macklemore & Ryan Lewis Modest Mouse Ben Harper & The Innocent Criminals The Roots Silversun Pickups Band of Horses Fitz & The Tantrums Dirty Heads LIVE The Naked & Famous The Devil Makes Three Michael Franti & Spearhead Gavin DeGraw St. Lucia House of Pain Bob Moses Catfish & The Bottlemen Saint Motel The Strumbellas Alunageorge Frightened Rabbit Andra Day Galactic Ani DiFranco Alec Lee Charles Bradley & His Extraordinaires Mavis Staples Bishop Briggs Lewis Delmar Highly Suspect Judah & The Lion Elephant Revival Warren G Bad Suns Giraffage Gnash The Staves The Barr Brothers PELL Hippo Campus Jessie Hernandez & The Deltas Barns Courtney Hiss Golden Messenger The California Honeydrops The Hunna 888 [Read More]

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Day 16 on our NAMM Countdown: D.L. Marble performs at NAMM on the Nissan Grand Plaza Stage – Thursday

January 2, 2017

  For Day 16, we invite you to check out D.L. Marble as they perform at NAMM 2017 on the Nissan Grand Plaza Stage. They are set to perform on Thursday, January 19th at 12:00 to 12:40 pm. Like a back country crossroad, the songs of sing-er/songwriter D.L. Marble are a rich tapestry that is American story telling at its best. With influences like Robert Earl Keen, Ray Wiley Hubbard & Fleetwood Mac, D.L. Marble’s music blends traditional Country, Americana, Rock, and Blue-Eyed Soul into songs that are very honest and uniquely American. Many of the characters that populate D.L.’s songs come from his own personal experiences grow-ing up in a less than ideal version of the American dream. D.L. was raised by a single mom while his dad spent decades in a Texas prison. Looking for an escape from his situation at home and school, D.L. picked up his 1st acoustic guitar & discovered his true calling. After professional stints as a police officer, a real estate agent, and general contractor, D.L. decid-ed to fully [Read More]

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Day 17 on our NAMM Countdown: Lookback at our interview with Chris of Screaming at Demons 2016 NAMM

January 1, 2017

For Day 17, we bring you back to our interview with Chris of Screaming at Demons from NAMM 2016! * * * * * * Screaming at Demons have arrived on the music scene and in an epic fashion. Their new song, Rockstar is not only a kick ass rockin track but has also changed people’s lives as they teamed up with the groundbreaking homeless project, Homeless Rock Stars. If you haven’t seen the powerful mini documentary- music video for it, check it out here: We were excited to interview bassist, Chris Clemence at NAMM 2016. He shared with us all their latest news and what is next in store for them. This is one band that is not only creating infectious rock music but are also doing everything they can to help others as they release it. Check out our chat with Chris at NAMM:   Screaming at Demons is: Shimon Moore – Vocals Russell Ali – Guitar Chris Clemence – Bass We can’t wait for the new video and music! Make sure to visit their [Read More]