Month: June 2023

music

VIDEO: Loveless share new single I Hope I’m Not Sick

June 20, 2023

  Los Angeles rock duo Loveless which is comprised of vocalist/producer Julian Comeau and multi-instrumentalist Dylan Tirapelli-Jamail has just released an infectiously catchy new track, I Hope I’m Not Sick via BMG/Rise Records. Produced by Comeau alongside Nick Morzov (Animals as Leaders, The Night Game).  Comeau comments about the song which “offers an introspective exploration of the emotional landscape encountered while navigating mental health challenges”. “Sick came from a time when I thought my anxiety and depression were at their worst. For years, I pretended I was fine and that everything was okay, even when I was dealing with excruciating mental anguish and the fear that it was never-ending. Writing this song allowed me to break free from that fear and accept that my mental illness is a part of me that I need to deal with head-on, and not be afraid to face it. I hope it brings others a similar solace.” Check out the song here: Loveless are wrapping up the Sold-Out North American leg of their tour with shows in Los Angeles [Read More]

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The Glorious Sons announce dates for the Glory Tour

June 20, 2023

It was back in 2015 when we first discovered The Glorious Sons. They were opening up for 10 Years and had a stop at the DNA Lounge. As I mentioned back in that 2013 coverage, “With my schedule of concert and festival coverage I probably get in about 250 sets a year and sometimes I come across a band that I know will have me thinking about their performance long after. Most recently, I had the experience when I caught The Glorious Sons from Ontario, Canada as they made a stop in San Francisco at the DNA Lounge. They put on an incredible set that had me grinning from ear to ear as I watched a band for the first time and knew that it will definitely not be my last.” We have been watching for the past 8 years since and they continue to amaze us with their music and performances.  They have announced tour dates for the Glory Tour, named after their upcoming album which is set to release this fall. Check out a [Read More]

Tour

Billy Raffoul announces dates for the I Wish You Were Here Tour

June 20, 2023

  We were first introduced to Billy Raffoul at BottleRock 2018 and we have been hooked on his soulful gritty vocals ever since.  We were able to catch him opening for bands on their stops in San Francisco. We are excited to share that Billy Raffoul will be returning to the Bay Area out on his own tour. He has announced fall dates for the I Wish You Were Here Tour. The tour is named after his latest EP which was released earlier this year. You can check it out HERE. You can check out a couple of the tracks here:     For the Bay Area date, he will be at the Cornerstone in Berkeley on October 27th. We hope to bring you coverage of the show and see you there! Make sure to visit the social media sites and stay up to date on the latest news. Information & Links: Website: https://billyraffoul.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BillyRaffoul Twitter: https://twitter.com/billyraffoul Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/billyraffoul/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5gw5ANPCVcxU0maLiGRzzP?si=DMpbB6yLRE6esd-Tn48aqg&nd=1 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@billyraffoul

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Don’t miss Temples at Great American Music Hall this Thursday, June 22nd

June 20, 2023

British psychedelic band Temples will be making a stop in San Francisco while they are out on their North American headlining tour. They will be playing at the Great American Music Hall this Thursday, June 22nd. Joining them on the tour is Post Animal. You can pick up tickets for the show HERE. They are out on their tour in support of their new album, Exotico, produced by Sean Ono Lennon and mixed by GRAMMY® Award-winner Dave Fridmann (The Flaming Lips, Mercury Rev, MGMT. You can stream/buy the new album HERE. Check out a video for one of our favorite songs off the album, Oval Stones: Band Members: James Bagshaw (guitar, vocals) Thomas Walmsley (bass guitar, backing vocals) Adam Smith (keyboards, rhythm guitar, backing vocals) Rens Ottink (drums and percussion) We will be covering the show and hope to see you all there. Stay tuned for our coverage of the show. Make sure to visit the social media sites so you can stay up to date on the latest news. Information & Links: Website: http://www.templestheband.com/ Facebook: [Read More]

Hardcore

European festival season is in motion – watch out for headliner dates

June 19, 2023

European festival season is upon us. Rock am Ring, Rock im Park, Hellfest, Download, Graspop…you name them. Many bands also use the chance of adding a few headline shows to the festival cycle. Just to pick out a few…watch out for the following bands in your area Lionheart Motionless In White Architects Arch Enemy Parkway Drive Those are just a few of a list of incredible bands that are touring Europe at the moment. Make sure you don’t miss out! For more information on the bands, follow their social media: Lionheart https://www.facebook.com/lionheartca https://lionheartca.com/ https://instagram.com/LIONHEARTCA https://twitter.com/LIONHEARTCA Motionless In White https://www.facebook.com/motionlessinwhite https://www.motionlessinwhite.net/ https://twitter.com/MIWband https://www.instagram.com/miwband/ Architects https://www.facebook.com/architectsuk https://www.architectsofficial.com/ https://twitter.com/architectsuk https://www.instagram.com/architects/ Arch Enemy https://www.facebook.com/archenemyofficial https://www.archenemy.net/ https://twitter.com/archenemymetal https://www.instagram.com/archenemyofficial Parkway Drive https://www.facebook.com/parkwaydrive https://parkwaydriverock.com/ https://twitter.com/parkwayofficial https://www.instagram.com/parkwaydriveofficial/ ~ Alex  

New Music

The Dollyrots release new song, “MISSING YOU (I CAN’T WAIT)”

June 19, 2023

Pop Punk duo The Dollyrots are gearing up to head out on their Year of the Bunny Tour and have just released a new track. The song, Missing You (I Can’t Wait) was produced by Stevie Van Zandt at his Renegade Studios in NYC, with Geoff Sanoff (Fountains of Wayne, Darlene Love) Engineering and John Fields (Jimmy Eat World, All Time Low, Meet Me At the Altar) on mixing & Production as well. Singer/bassist Kelly Ogden comments, ”Missing You (I Can’t Wait)” was unfinished when we brought it into the studio in NYC to record with Stevie Van Zandt. We share a love of 60s pop harmonies, and that sensibility turned the song’s outro into the trippiest vocal layering we’ve ever done. It’s always a treat to collaborate with geniuses.” Check out the track here: Always active on the live circuit, the band is gearing up for summer tours in both the South and the West Coast with support by friends Don’t Panic and Dog Party. This Fall the band will also embark on a co-headlining run with Tsunami Bomb, [Read More]

BottleRock Napa

Photos: Mike Campbell & The Dirty Knobs and catch them out on tour

June 19, 2023

We caught Mike Campbell & The Dirty Knobs at BottleRock Napa 2023. Mike Campbell was a member, architect and co-captain of the Heartbreakers, a band he co-founded with Tom Petty, whom he met in a Gainesville, Florida carport in 1972.  In 2018, Campbell joined Fleetwood Mac’s World Tour on lead guitar and in 2020, Campbell released Wreckless Abandon, the first album by The Dirty Knobs, a group that was Campbell longtime side project but is now his primary musical focus. Mike Campbell & The Dirty Knobs released their second LP External Combustion in 2022 and toured the USA, including runs opening for both Chris Stapleton and The Who. Check out photos of the set by our Rockin Ryan:   You can catch them out on tour later this year. Tickets and premium packages for all headline shows are available now on tour.thedirtyknobs.com   Make sure to visit the social media sites and stay up to date on the latest news. Information & Links: Website: https://www.thedirtyknobs.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MikeCampbellOfficial Twitter: https://twitter.com/MikeCampbellHQ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mikecampbellofficial/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1pBQqdeHHjEdCtjSUAdu0G?si=0toim9L9Q6eSYzEaieMvjg&nd=1 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mikecampbellofficial