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Bands

Yellowcard signs to Razor & Tie as new album is set to release this Fall.

March 21, 2014

Yellowcard has signed with Razor & Tie and will be releasing a new album this fall. Razor & Tie Co-Owners Cliff Chenfeld and Craig Balsam add, “It’s great to have Yellowcard on Razor & Tie.  They make rock the way we like it — with energy, hooks and attitude. They are total pros and we couldn’t be more proud to work with them.”  Yellowcard comments, “We are beyond excited for what lies ahead. There are so many amazing opportunities on the horizon for us, and we are stoked to have a new partner in Razor & Tie.” Yellowcard has had great success with their last albums and EPs and I am sure plenty are excited to see what this new album will bring. They have a strong dedicated and rapidly growing fanbase who make sure everyone knows Yellowcard.  They are also set to tour with the Vans Warped Tour starting on June 13th which they are no stranger to, having been on the tour four different years. Yellowcard is: Ryan Key – Vocals, Guitar Ryan Mendez – Guitar, Background Vocals Sean Mackin [Read More]

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Alternative

Marmozets release new single and video for “Why Do You Hate Me?”

March 20, 2014

Just yesterday, we announced that the Marmozets were added to the 2014 Vans Warped Tour lineup. We are excited to catch them out on tour since they have been one of our MUST SEE LIST! This young band out of Britain have been busy making a name for themselves here in the States. We first heard of them when they were played on XM Sirius Octane channel last year and we had to look them up. They are known for their rockin alternative math elements in their songs. They are intense and delivering an exciting new sound that you will  have to hear. Marmozets have just released a video and their single for “Why Do You Hate Me?” Check it out here:   Band Members: BECCA MACINTYRE – Vocals SAM MACINTYRE – Guitar/Vocals JACK BOTTOMLEY – Guitar WILL BOTTOMLEY – Bass/Vocals JOSH MACINTYRE- Drums You can pick up their new single which is out on Itunes here.   Make sure to check them out and visit their social media sites to stay up to date on [Read More]

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Bands

MACH22 delivers a sweet rockin ride with their new album set to release in May

March 19, 2014

Philadelphia hard rockers MACH22 is set to release their debut album, Sweet Talk Intervention on May 6th. This album is set to take you on a sweet rocking ride filled with killer riffs, soulful melodies, bluesy vibes and magnetic vocals. Sweet Talk Intervention was Produced by Jeff Labar (CINDERELLA) and recorded at Dragon Sound Studios in Nashville, TN. Engineered by Ronnie Honeycutt (JACKYL). Additional engineering and tracking done at Tribe Sound Studios in West Chester, PA by Brian Davis and mastered at Sterling Sound in NYC by UE Nastasi. With all that amazing talent in the making of this album, it is no surprise that it will become a must have album. MACH22 won the praise of Slash  as they were hand chosen by him for the Grand Prize Winner in Guitar Center’s Onstage with Slash contest. They definitely have proven to own the rights for that title since they deliver a bad ass rock sound with bluesy tones and soulful touches that will have any rock n roller nod in approval. Check out their video for [Read More]

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'90s

Our featured Bottle Rock Napa Band of the Day is an all time fave of mine: Gin Blossoms

March 19, 2014

Today our Bottle Rock Napa Featured Band is Gin Blossoms. Gin Blossoms has been one of my all time favorite bands and always reminds me of summertime.  I probably think of summer since I remember having my favorite Gin Blossoms Dusted cassette playing on my long summer drives back and forth to LA. I must have worn out that Cassette that summer of 1990. I remember playing them long before my friends hopped on board in 1991/1992 as they re-recorded several of the songs after signing to A&M Records and instantly grew in popularity. Gin Blossoms’ songs are always catchy, fun and carefree. The perfect backdrop for any band. Their music has been described as alternative, melodic rock, pop, folk, and so much more. If I was to describe it I would say Gin Blossoms is like a fun in the sun summer day. If you could take the memories of good times spent with friends, young love, simply having a good time and feeling carefree; that is what Gin Blossoms sounds like. Of course, because [Read More]

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'80s Rock

Steel Panther’s new album ALL YOU CAN EAT is a face melting, panty drippin, baby makin album!

March 18, 2014

We have all been waiting anxiously for the new album All You Can Eat by Steel Panther and the time is almost among us! Only two more weeks to go!!! Well, I have to tell you a secret, I got to hear the new album today and have to say one thing…….. HOLY BALLS! THIS ALBUM IS FUCKING AWESOME!! It has everything you could want in rock and metal from anthemic rock songs, arena size ballads, blazing guitars, great harmonies, power house drums, sexy bass lines and those 80s style vocals that we can’t get enough of. There are some bad ass guitar solos, smokin riffs, catchy choruses, I just can’t tell you how epic this album will be.  The songs are fun and infectious and you can’t help but love them. Definitely a party album for any night of the week.  If they had a panty meter for this album, it would be a full on soaking wet one for this new album!  We will have to watch out for the next baby boom [Read More]

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Bands

Ed Kowalczyk is our Bottle Rock Napa 2014 Featured Artist of the Day

March 18, 2014

Today we have a very special treat for the featured artist/band of the day. It is Ed Kowalczyk (former lead singer and founding member of LIVE) and he is going to bring his stellar voice to Bottle Rock Napa 2014! I still remember the first time I heard the amazing voice of Ed, it was back in the ’91/’92 and as usual, I went out in search of live bands on a Friday night.  My group of friends and I went to the Paradise Lounge and the DNA Lounge in San Francisco and LIVE was just about to perform there. I remember getting up and going right to the front of the stage and watching the entire set in awe of that amazing voice. Ed’s voice is powerful yet vulnerable, commanding yet inviting, just pure blissful. Ed has ventured out in his solo career for the past several years and have had quite a successful run. When he performs you may get treated to some of your favorite LIVE songs or revel in the bliss [Read More]

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Bands

Avatar releases new video for “Hail The Apocalypse”

March 17, 2014

Just last week we heard the great news about the new album from Avatar, Hail The Apocalypse and this week they have released a video for the title track. Vocalist Johannes Eckerström comments on the new video:  “This is our best video to date. I play your friendly neighborhood doomsday prophet. You get to follow me facing the unbelievers & their reactions when chaos ensues. Good times all around & we are using some really amazing special effects to blow up the planet. Oh, and it’s done like a silent movie.”   Check out the video here:   Once you take a listen to the new track, you will be wanting more. This Swedish metal band has been getting a lot of airplay and everyone now knows their name. They had great success with their last album Black Waltz which was released in 2012.  Their new album is set to release May 13, 2014 but you can pre-order here now. The track listing for the album is listed below: 1. Hail The Apocalypse 2. What I Don’t Know [Read More]