Month: June 2017

New Music

STYX back in the spotlight with their sixteenth studio album, The Mission (first in 14 years!) and it ROCKS!

June 16, 2017

STYX continue to provide the kick ass rock n roll for the soundtrack of my life. They have just released their 16th Studio album, THE MISSION and it ROCKS! The album is the first studio album in 14 years and is released on the band’s label, Alpha Dog 2T/UMe. It is an album that will have longtime STYX fans in awe and is garnering high praise from new fans. It’s bridging the generation gap by delivering an engaging, full bodied rock/progressive rock album that will please fans of all ages. Check out the first single, Gone, Gone, Gone: About THE MISSION: THE MISSION–which was recorded over a two-year period at Blackbird Studios, The Shop, and 6 Studio Amontillado in Nashville–displays the best aspects of the ongoing in-harmony musical intersection of the six-man STYX team: the aforementioned guitarist/vocalist Tommy Shaw, co-founding guitarist/vocalist James “JY” Young, keyboardist/vocalist Lawrence Gowan, original bassist Chuck Panozzo, drummer/percussionist Todd Sucherman, and bassist Ricky Phillips.   The new music was created to reflect the viewpoint of the six-person crew enlisted for the [Read More]

Alternative

Alt-pop duo Heirsound release their new music video for Heaven With You

June 16, 2017

The alt-pop duo of Heirsound which is Alexa San Román & Dane Petersen have just released a music video for their song, Heaven With You. The song is off their EP LAYERS, a three-volume collection of EPs that progresses through deeper levels of emotions as the layers unravel into a story. It is a great emotionally driven track that brings authenticity through it’s raw vulnerable feel transitioning into acceptance. It is a track that captures your attention and has you revisiting the first volumes.  On the song, Alexa San Román states: “Beginning Volume 3 with the sound of rain that you hear at the end of Volume 2 – ‘Heaven with You’ revisits the same story from Volume 1 except this time with a feeling of acceptance & letting go.  This song is the conclusion to the first narrative throughout Layers.  Although it is a separate narrative from the track ‘Next Life,’ the two are connected in that you must let go of one person to hold on to another.“  Check out the video here:   [Read More]

Entertainment

A Must Experience: Flynn Creek Circus is bringing “Inter-Active” to SOMO

June 13, 2017

August 24-27th We are excited to share the news that Flynn Creek Circus is bringing “Inter-Active” to SOMO Village in August. Details for the must experience event are below: Rohnert Park, CA (June 12, 2017) –  Flynn Creek Circus, Mendocino County’s own charmingly nostalgic, surprisingly fresh all human circus will be raising their vintage big top tent in Rohnert Park for shows Aug 24th-27th. Experience an offbeat ‘film noir’ world created by top quality tightrope walkers, aerialists, jugglers, acrobats and comedians for a new 2017 show. With their international cast and a mission to radically inspire audiences by demonstrating disciplined artistic and athletic risk, Flynn Creek Circus ’Inter-Active’ fuses comedy, improvisation and jaw dropping skills to create a completely new genre in circus-theater. Each evening the show takes on it’s own unique identity as the audience’s choices guide the cast through impressive and often ridiculous stunts. Riotously funny, deeply moving and dangerously inspiring, this ‘Mad Libs’ meets ‘Mad skills’ circus is an all human, all ages blast.   Flynn Creek Circus performances will be held [Read More]

San Francisco

Famous Last Words announce tour dates with Get Scared. Catch them in San Francisco!

June 13, 2017

We are pleased to share with you the tour dates for Get Scared along with Famous Last Words and World War Me. The Summer Tour kicks off on July 8th in Denver and will wrap up in Salt Lake City on July 22nd.  We are happy to see a San Francisco date and at one of our favorite venues; the DNA Lounge. Tickets for the tour can be purchased by heading over to www.revivalrecs.com. Famous Last Words have had quite a successful year after releasing their third album The Incubus last September. The 12-track masterpiece, The Incubus was produced by Taylor Larson and features guest vocals from prominent artists: Matt Good of From First to Last, Spencer Sotelo from Periphery and From First to Last, Ricky Armellino of This or The Apocalypse, and Emily Piriz a former American Idol contestant. Laced with heavy guitar riffs, catchy hooks, folly, and symphonic elements, the band, notorious for their story telling and theme creations have transformed The Incubus into more of declaration for change than any previous album. To [Read More]

Folk Rock

Indie folk singer-songwriter Laura Brehm brings emotions to life with upcoming solo EP

June 13, 2017

Indie folk singer-songwriter Laura Brehm is set to release her forthcoming solo EP Breathe on July 28th via Electric Bird Records.  ‘Fans may recognize vocalist Laura Brehm from over 30 collaborations in the electronic dance music world, including popular songs such as”Monody” with TheFatRat and “We Won’t Be Alone” with Feint.’ With her solo EP, Laura brings out a softer side of her music as her EP brings to life emotions through her indie folk music. Laura comments on the EP, “This EP focuses on themes that inspire me the most: passion, dreaming, self awareness, healing the past, taking chances, falling in love, friendship, finding truth, hope, and living in the moment. I kept trying to give this EP to a producer to help me bring it to it’s highest potential, but things out of my control kept happening that led me away from that and I finally realized that the only person who can express this exactly the way I want to is myself.” Check out a teaser for the EP: More details on [Read More]

Hard Rock

Motograter announce details on upcoming album ‘Desolation’ release

June 13, 2017

Motograter have shared some great news about their upcoming album, Desolation. The new album is set for an August 11th release via EMP Label Group. This 11 track album is sure to get you pumped up and is well worth the wait. Check out the news below: FINALLY, we are excited to announce the final street date for the new Motograter album DESOLATION, which will hit the streets, digital and retail, August 11th, (with an LP release to follow) and pre-orders should all be shipping out by early July! Mark it on your calendars!! Thanks to everyone for their patience!! There is still time to pre-order direct from empmerch.com! On August 11th, 2017 EMP Label Group will release ‘Desolation’, Motograter’s highly-anticipated sophomore album, produced by Ahrue Luster (Ill Nino/Ex-Machine Head) and mixed by Joshua Wickman (Within the Ruins, KING 810). The album was engineered by Luster, Wickman, and Jon Berrier, and recorded at Illustrious Productions, Dreadcore Productions, and BlackPlate Productions. Art for DESOLATION was created by Mister-Sam Shearon, who has created covers for comic books [Read More]

Hardcore

Metal edged hardcore band, First Blood release video for their song, Rules of Conviction

June 13, 2017

Are you ready for a heaping helping dose of heavy metal edged hardcore? Well it is time to crank it up loud and let the adrenaline flow with the new video from First Blood. They have just released a music video for their song, Rules of Conviction. The song, an extract from their latest record “Rules” out this past February 10th on Pure Noise Records, features Jesse Barnett  of Stick To Your Guns and Kobayashi Hiroyuki of Loyal To The Grave. Singer Carl Schwartz comments, “I grew up going to see bands like Earth Crisis and Path of Resistance; bands with a voice, passion, conviction and heart. They inspired and helped shape my own personal convictions over the years, and these ideals are still very important to me today. This song is for those who paved the way and respect to those who still remain. These beliefs will never fade. These are the rules of conviction” Check out the video: First Blood will be in Europe touring, check the dates below: 29.06. CH – Aarau – [Read More]