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Watch the new lyric video from alternative rockers Rival City

December 16, 2016

Rival City out of Detroit have just released a lyric video for their track Fading Out. Rival City features Jeff Gutt (X-Factor finalist),drummer Will Hunt (Evanescence), guitarist and programmer Geno Lenardo (Filter) and bass/background vocalist KC Jenkins. Their new single Gutt explains, Fading Out  is the inner turmoil of being in a relationship that isn’t working or having trouble. It’s about trying to find that common ground and wondering if it’s even still worth it. In the end it’s about love and all of our need for it. We all want the same thing but sometimes we have to make the most of the chances we have in front of us.” The single is now available on Spotify, iTunes, GooglePlay and Amazon. For more information on Rival City, please visit https://www.rivalcity.com. Watch the video here:  Stay tuned for a series of new music, videos, and tour dates coming soon. Make sure to visit their social media sites for the latest news. Information & Links: https://www.rivalcity.com https://www.facebook.com/RivalCity https://www.instagram.com/rivalcity 

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Canadian Rockers Big Wreck set to release new album in February and catch them out on tour

December 15, 2016

Canadian rockers Big Wreck have announced that their new album, Grace Street will be released on February 3rd by ole/Rounder. Big Wreck led by critically lauded guitarist and singer Ian Thornley and features  Chuck Keeping (Drums), Dave McMillan (Bass), Paulo Neta (Guitar), and Brian Doherty (Guitar). News about the album, Their first collaboration with co-producer Garth Richardson (Rage Against The Machine, Red Hot Chili Peppers), Grace Street is the epitome of sonic diversity, from the heavy grooving “One Good Piece of Me” to the epic seven-minute instrumental “Skybunk Marché,” resulting in a trip that lead singer Ian Thornley feels no previous Big Wreck album has taken a listener on before. “Musically, I’m still searching for the stuff that turns me on and takes me somewhere,” says Thornley. “You want to be brought to tears or have the hair on your neck stand up, and if the search for that takes you to new territory, then so be it. You have to follow. It’s like chasing a high, and Garth feels that just as much as we [Read More]

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Moving Units announce tribute album and tribute tour to Joy Division

December 15, 2016

Moving Units have announced a Spring Tour and tribute album to Joy Division. Check out the news below: It was kinda like the soundtrack to the discontent of my youth,” says Blake Miller of MOVING UNITS about one of his musical idols, British postpunk legends JOY DIVISION,fueling a creative storm that has resulted not only in a tribute tour celebrating the music of the seminal postpunk legends but also a companion album for release on February 17, 2017entitled Collision With Joy Division.Lighting the spark on February 21st in El Paso, TX, the LA-based dance rock stalwarts will begin a national tour entitled Moving Units Present the Songs of Joy Division, a live homage which will include a wealth of covers as well as songs from their own oeuvre. “I was drawn to the moody industrial sound of their debut album Unknown Pleasures when I was a freshman in college,” he continues about the band’s sultry lure. “And [late Joy Division lead singer] Ian Curtis has this ‘Frank Sinatra smacked out on valium and uppers’ vocal style I really [Read More]

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Get your fix of 90’s grunge-infused alt rock with Love Ghost!

December 14, 2016

  If you are craving new music, I have the perfect fix for you of 90’s grunge-infused alt/rock with Love Ghost. The Los Angeles band was formed 15-year-old frontman Finn Bell and the band features teenagers who are well beyond their years with their music. They bring out our love of 90’s grunge but blended with alt rock and a modern sound. Finn who is the lead vocalist and lyricist highlights his songwriting by taking you on an emotional journey. He describes his process as a continuous stream of consciousness, drawn from his emotional response. Bell expresses ‘It’s a shame that people tend to shy away from anything that feels too personal, because those types of things let you know who you really are.’ They have just released a cinematic video for their track, Forgive Me. Check out the video here: Their EP was produced by Mark Renk (P.O.D.). We will see if we can bring you an interview with this fast rising band soon. Make sure to visit their social media sites for more information. [Read More]

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Our Spotlight Band The Wild Things will grab your attention with their new video

December 14, 2016

  Today our Spotlight Band is the alternative rock band The Wild Things. They hail from West London and features of sister-brother team Sydney and Cameron White, Rob Kendrick and Pete Wheeler. While they bring out the nostalgic vibe of 90-esque alternative rock, they have a style that is all their own. You can’t help but feel drawn into their colorful music that invites you to feel the music. Genre:  Alternative Rock/Punk Rock/Modern Rock Location: West London Feature: Infectious addictive sound that grabs your attention, hints of nostalgia yet with modern execution Interesting Fact: Outside of the band, Rob and Sydney are also accomplished actors. Sydney is best known for her acting work in BBC 4’s ‘Till Death Us Do Part’ BBC’s Uncle & Young Dracula, whereas Rob is known for Sky 1’s After Hours and BBC’s The Syndicate. Video to check out: new single, I Think You Can Do Better  Make sure to visit their social media sites and we will work on bringing you an interview with this fun fast rising band. Information & Links: Website: http://www.thewildthings.biz/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheWildThings/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheWildThingsUK

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Alt-rockers AREA 11 release new video as they kick off their UK tour in support of new EP

December 12, 2016

Alternative rockers AREA 11 have had quite a successful year. With the release of their album Modern Synthesis and the acoustic EP Let It Resonate, they have kicked off their UK Tour. Their EP has three acoustic versions of tracks from their Modern Synthesis album. You can pick up the EP by heading over to https://area11.lnk.to/LIR. In addition, they have released their music video for their track, After The Flag. BassistKogie comments, “‘After The Flags’ deals with themes of alienation, tribalism and the shift between nationalist and globalist societies. We wanted to write a simple hard rock song that’s full of energy and a which was slight departure from our more dramatic/electronic tracks. We shot the video with Roger (who directed ‘The Contract’ video) at this really unique and historic location down South, at these huge acoustic sound mirrors – a long since defunct military technology. We chose this location for as the setting visually represents how ideas that once stood so tall can be soon left behind and forgotten. It was a long, cold and wet shoot, but [Read More]

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Our Spotlight Band is alternative pop rockers, Halflives

December 12, 2016

  Today our Spotlight Band is Halflives. They are a five piece alternative pop/rock band that will surely capture your attention. They have spent the last year writing catchy passionate tracks that will soon be released as the band’s debut album. They have successfully released their debut single, Mayday and two covers, they are back at it with their new single.   Genre:  Alternative Rock/Pop Rock Location: Modena, Italy Feature: Catchy tracks bridging the pop and alternative worlds. Song to check out: new single, Burn   Halflives is: Linda Battilani | Vocals Enrico Bertoni | Guitar & Vocals Matt Mantovani | Guitar Oscar Scantamburlo | Bass Fede Bernardi | Drums Make sure to visit their social media sites! Information & Links: Website: http://www.wehavehalflives.bigcartel.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wehavehalflives/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/wehavehalflives