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The Tragic Thrills sign to Washington Square and catch them out on tour with Air Traffic Controller

August 6, 2014

The Tragic Thrills have announced that they have signed to Washington Square, the label imprint formed by Razor & Tie. The band will be re-releasing their debut self-titled album on September 30th. Tonight we will be catching The Tragic Thrills as they make their stop in San Francisco for their show at the Bottom of the Hill. San Francisco is ready for a night of great alternative rock as The Tragic Thrills are sure to capture the crowd with their emotionally driven pop/rock songs that will have everyone agreeing that we need more Northern California shows from them. The music of The Tragic Thrills can be described as a blend of folk/rock/alternative/pop. With the great fusion of superb songwriting, powerful lyrics and penchant for fun in song, The Tragic Thrills are sure to please fans of any music genre. There is no need to place a label or genre title to them, they are purely great music and very well deserving of your attention. Check the tour dates below as The Tragic Thrills and Air Traffic [Read More]

Check out the new single Flavors by by Bigbadwolf from Arizona

August 5, 2014

How about falling in love with a band from it’s start and getting to witness the growth with their music? Now, is the time where you can do just that. I want to introduce you to the new band Bigbadwolf from Arizona. They have just released their new single, Flavors which is available on iTunes here. From the first time I heard it, I loved it. This indie rock band is definitely going to be garnering a lot of attention, especially with this being their first song. It just makes you really attentive and excited for what is next. Their style of indie rock infused with alternative electronic will grab a hold of you right away. They remind me of early Muse. The vocals are seductive as they dance within the beat and create an infectious tempo. They also have a well produced creative video for the song. Check it out here: So make sure to pick up the single, visit their social media sites to stay up to date on their latest news and [Read More]

Dreamers from Brooklyn are creating a buzz with their new video, Wolves

August 5, 2014

Dreamers, the rock trio from Brooklyn are creating a buzz with their new video, Wolves and deservedly so! The video for Wolves was filmed on Hi8, directed by Nikolai Vanyo and animation provided by Nick Wold. The filming on a Hi8 brings the retro style which is perfect for the romantic werewolf storyline. Check out the video here: Wolves is the first single from Dreamers’ upcoming album This Album Does Not Exist, which is set for release on November 18th. Their style brings a fresh take to grunge rock sprinkled with psychedelic tones. Definitely a band you will be hearing a lot more from. Dreamers is: Nick Wold Chris Bagamery Nelson Make sure to visit their social media sites and stay up to date on their latest news. ~ Marisol Information & Links: Website: http://www.dreamersuniverse.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DREAMERSuniverse Twitter: https://twitter.com/dreamersjoinus

EMPIRES announce the upcoming release of Orphan as major label debut

August 5, 2014

Empires was one of our featured bands for Bottle Rock Festival and they did an awesome job and were one of the festival highlights. Empires have announced their major label debut Orphan, out September 23rd on Chop Shop/Island Records. Produced by John Congleton (St. Vincent, The Black Angels, Explosions in the Sky), Orphan is a collection of songs immersed in classic post punk and indie rock n’ roll circa 1989-1991, exploring the sonic adventures and emotional heft of artists such as Roxy Music, Wire, and Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds. Check out their track, Please Don’t Tell My Lover here: From the first time I listened to Empires, I was taken back to the nightlife of the ’90s as I would go club hopping and enjoy grunge, alternative, and mod. It was a time for you to feel the music and literally have it take over you. Empires are an Indie Alternative band from Chicago that do just that. You can’t help but listen to them and be “in the moment”. Fantastic songwriting, blended with [Read More]

Homemade Crazy premiere new song, Coldest Hell from their forthcoming album Synergy

August 4, 2014

There is a great band I have to tell you about and that is Homemade Crazy. They are an indie pop rock band that fused together everything from blues, punk, alternative, pop and rock together and created their own unique and fun sound. Homemade Crazy is Breezy Ortega (keyboard synthesis, vocals), Max Kugler (percussion), Aaron Paiz (bass), and Koby Blake (vocals, guitar) and was formed in 2012 in Southwest Nebraska. The band’s approach to music, especially their live show, is to translate their love and joy of music combined with sharing their own individual stories through their songs. Homemade Crazy are ready to unleash their fun pop rock songs on their debut album, Synergy which is set for an August 19th release. Homemade Crazy’s vocal duo of Ortega and Blake will capture your attention with emotionally charged lyrics and melodies that will stick with you for days at a time. The rhythm section, featuring Paiz and Kugler, will keep your feet tapping all night with their syncopation mastery. They are premiering their new song, Coldest Hell from their album, check it out here: Excited for [Read More]

Mustered Courage are giving bluegrass a facelift, time to enjoy some newgrass

August 3, 2014

Mustered Courage is a four piece modern bluegrass band from Melbourne, Australia. They might have the fundamentals of bluegrass, but they have definitely given the genre a facelift with their unique style and sound. Dubbed newgrass, they have brought an alternative edge to the bluegrass scene and have been energizing crowds across the country with their big harmonies and sweet pickings. It would be too limiting to categorize this band as bluegrass because their modern sound blends in everything form country, alternative, and rock. There is something for everyone to enjoy and connect with. Band Members: Nick Keeling: Vocals/Banjo Julian Abrahams: Vocals/ Guitar Josh Bridges: Vocals/ Bass Paddy Montgomery: Mandolin/Vocals Mustered Courage have recently released their sophomore album, Powerlines and whether you are a bluegrass aficionado or searching for that new music to add to your playlist, this is the album for you. The songs will take you on a musical journey and it starts right off with the energetic upbeat track of Standing By Your Side. You will find yourself immediately toe tapping as a smile [Read More]

Memory In Plant take you into depths within experimental and electronic psychedelic rock

August 3, 2014

Memory In Plant is a band from Tel Aviv, Israel and they are gearing up for the release of their new EP An Epic Triumph. Their music ranges from eclectic psychedelic rock into alternative waves of experimental and progressive sounds. They have created depth through their song within layers of musical fusion. Imagine if you will, what your mind sounds like as it is cycling through your thoughts, racing around from one subject to the next, still with one common thread trying to hold it together.That is what their music recreates for me and it is quite unique and wildly inviting. Memory In Plant is Yehiel Hamou, Chen Firsel and Imri Cohen. Take a listen to their new song, Shame On Me here: Stay tuned for their new EP which is set for a release this month. Make sure to visit their social media sites and stay up to date on their latest news. ~ Marisol Information & Links: Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/MemoryInPlant Twitter: https://twitter.com/MemoryInPlant Bandcamp: http://memoryinplant.bandcamp.com/track/shame-on-me