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Balance and Composure set to release Album and Fall Tour with Coheed and Cambria

August 21, 2013

Pennsylvania alternative rock band, Balance and Composure are set to release their new album on September 10th via No Sleep Records. I am truly excited about this one! Titled, “The Things We Think We’re Missing” is their second album and I have already heard one of the songs off it, Reflection and it has me eagerly counting the downs down until the full album release. Balance and Composure have to be my new favorite indie-alternative band! I just heard Tiny Raindrop, another single from the new album and it brings back my love of the 90’s when alternative music captivated my attention and didn’t blur the lines with sub-genres.! Their music reminds me of a mixture of Toad the Wet Sprocket, Blur and School of Fish. They, in no way imitate, since their music has it’s own refreshing original sound that I am savoring. You can head over to nslp.co/bacpreorder and iTunes to pre-order. In addition, they are releasing this incredible album on VINYL and have several multi-colored vinyl pressings. This will definitely be a time where you may [Read More]

An Interview with Stars in Stereo

August 20, 2013

Stars in Stereo If you are one to say Rock is Dead, then maybe you aren’t listening to the right bands!! As Stars in Stereo states: “This is Rock. Alive and well. Kicking and screaming. Meeting the moment. This is Stars in Stereo” Straight from Los Angeles, California they are delivering in your face rock and roll with phenomenal performances that will have you wanting more. Stars in Stereo is Bec Hollcraft on the amazing Vocals, Jordan McGraw raging on the Guitar, Frogs McCormick spicing it up on the Bass, and Drew Langan killing it on Drums. Together they are delivering true rock and roll ear porn! They literally just finished up one tour as they set out on another. We are going to try and catch them on tour with Bullet For My Valentine and Black Veil Brides at the end of September. Check out their latest video for one of my favorite songs, ” Every Last Thing” which is from their debut album now available on Itunes. For now, get to know the band with our recent interview: [Read More]

WAYLAND releases new single, “Reno”

August 20, 2013

Last this year, I told you about an awesome band, Wayland that will have you rockin out within seconds of hearing them! We saw them perform during NAMM 2013 at the Dean NAMM Jam and they rocked the show. They are now back with their new single release, “RENO”. Hold on tight, this one is gonna take you for a nice ride….. So make sure to head over to Itunes and download this bad ass song. It has such an alluring edge to it that just has you enjoying precision drumming, smoking guitar work, slamming bass and intense power vocals. It is a complete work of art that has me very excited and looking forward to what their next album has in store for us! Also make sure to stay up to date on their social media sites since they are touring all over! We can’t wait for them to come out here to California so they can pick us up in their new touring van, courtesy of our Kickstarter pledge. Check the dates below [Read More]

SWAY by Blue October and new Bleed Out Video Release!

August 19, 2013

(August 19th – New Video Release of Bleed Out below) Well we are almost there! I told you a month ago about the most anticipated CD release of SWAY by Blue October. Well here we are the night before the release on August 20th and I can’t contain my excitement. We had pre-ordered the CD through the Pledge campaign and received the download early this morning. Well, I have to tell you, I spent my entire day listening to this great CD. If you are new to Blue October, you will take one listen and forever be joined with us in the Blue family. It really takes you on a journey as you are emotionally embraced with captivating lyrics and alluring melodies. You can’t help but be drawn into each song. Now if you have been a Blue October fan, I can just tell you… Yes, it is everything you were waiting for. After being part of the Blue family and having Blue October music be there for me as I ride my rollercoaster of [Read More]

Interview with John Easdale of DRAMARAMA

August 16, 2013

Music has been my passenger on my rollercoaster ride of my life, with my during my highs and there to comfort me during my lows. No matter what mood I was in, music was always there to share in the moment. So many times when someone mentions an artist or a band, I can go back and remember the first time I heard them or how I was introduced to their music. It is almost like when someone asks you about how you met an old friend or boyfriend. You always know the facts. Well, I can remember the first time I ever heard Dramarama. I literally was fresh out of high school and loved a variety of styles of music. I would rock out to RATT as we went cruising the El Camino, go to a Hank Williams Jr. concert in the summer, dance to pop music in the nightclubs, and enjoyed a lot of New Wave and Mod. But there was this one friend I worked with name Jane but we called her [Read More]

Marla Mase, Messenger of Peace brings her music to the stage

August 15, 2013

This Saturday, August 17th, if you are lucky enough to live in New York and can get to the East River Park for Summerstage 2013 you will be treated to passionate and wonderful multi-media concert and dance piece inspired by the songs of Marla Mase. Marla Mase’s 2013 album “SPEAK” feeds your soul and your senses as you are treated to live music, spoken word, dance and visual imagery. This event takes place at The East River Park on August 17th and is FREE to the public! You can get more information here. Marla’s music and writings are so in depth and challenge all of us to be more peaceful and to bare our souls as we learn to love ourselves and others. Marla broke into music in her 40’s after dealing with several challenges and obstacles. As Marla describes, it was a “Break up. Break down. Break through.” In addition, she was awarded the “Messenger of Peace” award from Friends of the UN. Her punk/rock n roll, soul inspired music and style remind me of a [Read More]

Enter to WIN Buckcherry Flyaway to Harley Davidson Anniversary Concert!

August 7, 2013

Guess what is coming up at the end of this month? Harley Davidson Anniversary Concert which is a 3-Day Festival including performances by BUCKCHERRY, AEROSMITH, KID ROCK, TOBY KEITH, HALESTORM, JOAN JETT AND THE BLACKHEARTS,ZZ TOP, DOOBIE BROTHERS, LYNYRD SKYNYRD, SICK PUPPIES, and many more! What is even more exciting is BUCKCHERRY is holding a contest where you can call in and leave a short message for Josh Todd at (310)693-4782 and explain to him why they should pick you to come out and hang with the band. The contest includes round trip air fare for two to Milwaukee, WI, tickets to the three day festival, VIP tour of the Harley Davidson Museum with BUCKCHERRY and a three night hotel accommodation. Complete contest details are available here: http://buckcherry.com/harley-davidson. For more information on the Harley Davidson Festival you can visit here. Don’t worry if you don’t win, you can still catch BUCKCHERRY out on tour in support of “CONFESSIONS”, their debut release through Century Media Records. We all love the kick ass hit single “Gluttony.” You can check out the [Read More]