Month: June 2023

alt rock

Alt rockers LEONE release new video for I Wanna Be

June 22, 2023

Alternative rockers LEONE released a video for their track I Wanna Be. Richie Leone comments about the video, The mesmerizing music video for ‘I Wanna Be’ was brought to life by director Beth Fletcher, and unfolds within the walls of Brooklyn’s iconic House of Yes. Serving as a nod to my poker-loving father, the video revolves around a poker table, where I find myself in cahoots with one of the players. Engaging in a dance of seduction and deceit, our aim is to cheat the game and claim all of the money at stake. This visual metaphor portrays my personal experiences of feeling betrayed and hurt in relationships, despite giving my all. As the video reaches its climax, two undercover figures make a dramatic entrance, and in a surprising turn of events, I am knocked out and taken away while my deceptive “partner” walks off with the money.” Watch the video here:   The song is off their upcoming highly anticipated sophomore EP, GTFOH, is set to be released this August. More about the album: GTFOH is [Read More]

Band

Get electrified with Norway rockers new track Flicking the Bees

June 22, 2023

  Electric High hailing from Bergen, Norway are a blend of alternative rock and hard rock with a burst of old style rock n roll. They have released their new single, Flicking the Bees. About the track This swaggering rock ’n’ stroller came out of the usual collab between Electric High’s most active songwriters, PV Staff and Marius Mørch. The idea was to create an Electric High song that would stand in contrast to the band’s many more upbeat past releases. The band collectively tapped into the idea and created a track that builds in intensity throughout, from a pretty light-headed, easy-going start, to ending in a quite frantic vibe, with the characteristic screaming from the two lead singers, PV Staff and Olav Iversen. The lyrics pretty much bring across the message that if your keep on flicking the bees, they will eventually get back at you and sting you fiercely. It’s gonna hurt. So don’t act stupid. Stop wasting time on silly stuff. Do good. Be cool. And you’ll be alright. Flicking the Bees was [Read More]

music

Public Image LTD. release song/video “Car Chase”

June 22, 2023

Time to check out the new music and video out now from Public Image LTD. The new single “Car Chase,” taken from their forthcoming 11th studio album, and first album in 8 years, End of World, due out August 11, 2023 on PiL Official via Cargo UK Distribution/Redeye U.S. The album release will be followed by a 38-date UK and European Tour. About the video: The video to “Car Chase,” gives an insight into the recording of the new album and features handwritten lyrics by John Lydon. Talking about “Car Chase,” John said, “Typical PiL, unpredictable to the last. It’s a fantastic smash-and-grab of a song. It’s about someone who cleverly breaks out of the mental institution every night, unbeknownst to his owners. It’s based on having to go to shopping malls at night for cigarettes and wine and seeing the vast carpark space and lighting surrounded by a little village and a lot of dark trees and country lanes. It’s a really creepy scenario, what if somebody creeps out of there, like a mad lunatic?” Watch the video: The band began [Read More]

music

Singer/Songwriter/Producer Gabriella Raelyn releases track “Wish Upon a STAR”

June 22, 2023

Los Angeles based singer/songwriter/producer Gabriella Raelyn, ormerly known as Gemyni, releases her new single/video Wish Upon A Star. About the new track Raelyn comments, “I wrote and produced a Synthpop track titled “wish upon a STAR” as an introduction to my new style and story. The song was originally written in December of 2019 when I was feeling depressed and frustrated about my music career, and it was inspired by a desire for divine intervention to make my dreams come true. I tabled the song for a while but decided to revisit it when I began reinventing my art and defining my  story.” Check out the new song here: The song is the first single off Gabriella’s upcoming album NEPHELE: Act I which is an ongoing, multiple album project. Make sure to visit the social media sites and stay up to date on the latest news. Information & Links: Website: https://gabriellaraelyn.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gemynimusic Twitter: https://twitter.com/gbrraelyn Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_gabriellaraelyn/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@_gabriellaraelyn Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6NxWBwQYHT6Fe7E24StyNY?si=ufiQMRLdTXOgbKq3K0iXnA&nd=1

Bands

Daniel Romano’s Outfit; a breath of fresh air into the rock scene

June 22, 2023

Tuesday night The Independent for The Dirty Nil and Daniel Romano’s Outfit show. The co-headlining tour brought the bands to San Francisco and we enjoyed openers Wander. We then were treated to a non-stop rockin set by Daniel Romano’s Outfit. This was an absolutely stellar set that was truly a much needed breath of fresh air into the rock scene.  It was spellbinding in every sense and was a full on rock presentation. Their fun, energetic spirited set had the audience in awe, just as were. The music brought everything to the stage; powerful vocals, thunderous guitar, boundless energy and a vibe that raced across the venue, captivating each and every audience member. If you have watched the Amazon series Daisy Jones & The Six, there is something magical in their performances and Daniel Romano’s Outfit had that allure, if not even more. As Rockin Ryan comments, “a band you need in your life! BADASS!” Check out some photos from their set by our Rockin Ryan: You can also check out a video from their [Read More]

New Music

Johnny O’Neil Releases Third Album “Brand New Day”

June 22, 2023

Check out the latest news about the released of Johnny O’Neil’s new album!   MINNEAPOLIS, MN (June 21, 2023) — Johnny O’Neil announces the release of his third album “Brand New Day”. Following on the heels of 2021’s Truth Or Dare, O’Neil’s ambitious debut solo album featuring hard rock tunes that showcase his impeccable songwriting abilities, and the five-song EP, LIVE at the Southern Theater (released in 2022), Brand New Day looks at the world through a slightly different lens. Following the tumultuous events of 2020-21 including the global COVID-19 pandemic, the murder of George Floyd in O’Neil’s hometown of Minneapolis that sparked the largest racial justice protests in the United States since the Civil Rights Movement, and the insurrection on the U.S. Capitol, O’Neil wanted to create an album that sparks rejuvenation and celebrates the fact that we made it through alive, looking ahead optimistically – but without rose-colored glasses – to what comes next. You can stream and purchase Brand New Day at: http://johnnyoneil.hearnow.com/. Check out the teaser video for it There aren’t many musicians [Read More]

Concerts

Bay Area instrumental rock band Wander perform at The Independent

June 21, 2023

Tuesday night in San Francisco had us at The Indendent and it was quite a night of 3 spectacular sets!  The Dirty Nil were performing with Daniel Romano’s Outfit.  Kicking the night off was local Bay Area instrumental rock band Wander. Being an avid devotee of lyrics and vocalists, I didn’t know what to expect with an instrumental band. What a great surprise Wander turned out to be!  These guys can truly rock! They delivered a mesmerizing blend of progressive, heavy shredding rock with streaks of shoegaze and 90’s vibes.  Combined it was a winning combination that had me glued to their set. Their stage presence was full of energy and had the crowd cheering after each song. I was hooked and have now added them to some of my favorite newly discovered bands. Check out some photos of their set by our Rockin Ryan: To get a glimpse into the night, you can watch a video here from their San Francisco show:   In addition, we picked up some cool merch including a cool [Read More]