Month: August 2017

Tour

Mayday Parade – UK/European tour starts soon. Contributed by Alex Bock

August 31, 2017

In March 2017 Florida based band Mayday Parade re-released their debut record ‘A Lesson In Romantics’ for the 10th anniversary. In addition to the songs from 2007 it contains some demo-versions. They also released a brand-new video for the song ‘Black Cat’. Check it out here:     The release of the record was followed by an extensive tour through the US from March to May 2017. The touring cycle continues now and brings the band to the UK and Europe in September/October 2017. Make sure to catch the band live at one of the following dates:   Those dates are followed by a tour through Australia & New Zealand:   Before the band is heading out to Europe they’ll play Riot Fest on September 15th and they’ll also be part of Vans Warped Rewind at Sea from October 28th to November 1st. So, lots of touring ahead for Mayday Parade and lots of chances for the fans to catch them live. Don’t miss out! For information on the band visit their social media at [Read More]

Band of the Day

Spotlight on Aaron Roche with release of powerful new song/video for Bang

August 31, 2017

We bring the spotlight on the powerful new song/video for Bang from Aaron Roche. The song is about having a panic attack and it truly captures the raw emotion along with the heightened senses of a vulnerable moment like that. The song is from his new album,  HaHa HuHu,  a record of his grappling with mental illness over the years of the album’s construction.  Check out the video below:     More about Aaron Roche: HaHa HuHu is the beautiful new album by Brooklyn-based songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Aaron Roche. Released through figureight records, the album acts as an anchor for Roche’s contrasting narratives: a singer-songwriter with an ear for the avant-garde; a contemporary composer who sings American folk music; an instrumentalist who works as a recording engineer. Roche’s musical CV offers some insight into his craft. He performs (guitar) in the touring bands of musicians as diverse as R. Stevie Moore, Lower Dens, Sufjan Stevens and ANOHNI, he has composed music for the American Ballet Theatre, he has played trumpet with his father’s brass ensemble. Though filtered through [Read More]

Gear Highlight

Roland to Unveil Many Instruments During Online Gear Festival. September Festival 2017

August 31, 2017

Check out the latest news from Roland and their unveiling of new instruments! Hamamatsu, Japan, August 31, 2017 — Roland Corporation today announced details for “The Future. Redefined. September Festival 2017,” a weeklong online festival showcasing many new musical instruments from Roland, September 7-14, 2017. Product debuts are scheduled for percussion, piano, wind, organ, and guitar categories, with special events planned in celebration of the legendary D-50 Synthesizer’s 30th anniversary. The latest news and information about Roland’s special six-day event are available beginning August 31, 2017, on the festival’s dedicated web page, Roland.com/TFR. Music lovers and musicians from all over the world are invited and encouraged to participate.    The September Festival 2017 officially begins at 7:00 (UTC), September 7, with the unveiling of Roland’s newest digital wind instrument—a product for beginning wind players designed to both inspire and enhance musical creativity. Successive new product introductions will follow through September 14, including a new guitar-related product from BOSS on September 8, two new digital organs on September 12, two new electronic percussion products on September 13, and [Read More]

Video

NEW VIDEO: Metalcore band A War Within release new music video for Where The Lines Are Drawn

August 31, 2017

Metalcore band A War Within from Detroit have just released a new music video for their track Where The Lines Are Drawn. Check out the video below: About A War Within: Coming together from the ashes of a number of former projects, Michigan rockers A War Within soon found a cohesion in their writing and teamed with Escape The Fate’s Craig Mabbitt for debut album Sons Of Saturn, which hit shelves at the end of 2014. The release saw more star power on show with I See Stars’ Devin Oliver and Bertrand Poncet from Chunk! No Captain, Chunk! seasoning an already accomplished and mature delivery. 2016 saw the release of sophomore record Believe, an album which saw the culmination of a year’s hard work coming together in emphatic fashion – a band bringing their potential to boil and assuredly complementing relentless and powerful breakdowns with melodic injections and a pinpoint production. Make sure to visit their social media sites and stay up to date on their latest news. Information & Links: Website: http://www.awwmusic.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AWARWITHINBAND/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/awarwithinmusic

New Music

Check out the hot new track, Sleepwalking from Diamante!

August 30, 2017

We are excited to share with you the latest new song, Sleepwalking from Diamante! The hot new track highlights her powerful vocals as she bleeds emotion through her music. Diamante demonstrates her strong vocals that captivate you from first listen. The song is off her upcoming new album and it is a must have! Check it out below:   You can head over to https://fanlink.to/sAP and stream the new song!  We can’t wait to hear more from Diamante and we will work on bringing you a new interview soon. Make sure to head over and visit her social media sites and stay up to date on the latest news. ~ Marisol Information & Links: Website:  www.diamanteofficialmusic.com Twitter: www.twitter.com/DIAMANTEband Facebook: www.facebook.com/diamanteofficialmusic

Tour

AWAKE AT LAST TO JOIN HAWTHORNE HEIGHTS ON OCTOBER TOUR

August 30, 2017

Check out the latest news from Awake at Last: Delaware rockers Awake at Lastare set to join Hawthorne Heights for a section of their October tour. The 4-date run intertwines with 2 headline shows, continuing a benchmark year for Awake at Last that has already seen them secure their first Billboard charting record and make their debut on the mainstage of the Vans Warped Tour. Tours with The Funeral Portrait, Leave/a/rth and Marina City take the hard working Delaware outfit through until October. Awake at Last is: Vincent Torres – Vocals Eric Blackway – Lead Guitar Imran Xhelili – Rhythm Guitar Tyler Greene – Bass Guitar Jon Finney – Drums Listen to their album Life/Death/Rebirth by heading over to: https://awakeatlast.bandcamp.com/album/life-death-rebirth Make sure to visit their social media sites and stay up to date on their latest news. Information & Links: Website: https://www.awakeatlastrock.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AwakeAtLast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/awakeatlastrock Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/awakeatlastrock/

Tour

Architects announce another round of tour dates for UK and Europe for 2018

August 30, 2017

After almost one year of constant touring all over the globe, UK based band Architects announce another round of tour dates for 2018. Official ticket sale starts August 31st 10AM. Tour kicks off January 24th 2018 in Zurich, Switzerland. The popularity of the band is constantly growing. During their recent touring cycle, they played many big festivals and filled venues like Brixton Academy in London and many others around the world to the brim. The last two shows in 2017 were Reading and Leeds Festival. The announced tour will probably the last one before they hit the studio again. In a recent interview Sam and Dan talked about already being in the process of songwriting, so a new record will probably be in the making in 2018 (just guessing here…). Architects just recently won the public voted award for Best Album for ‘All Our Gods Have Abandoned Us’ at the Heavy Music Awards 2017 in London. Congratulations on that! To stay updated and for more information on the band, check out their social media https://www.facebook.com/architectsuk/ [Read More]