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Stone Temple Pilots release official video for ‘Fare Thee Well’

January 16, 2020

Stone Temple pilots released the official video for the debut single ‘Fare Thee Well’ from their upcoming record ‘Perdida’. Perdida’ is the first ever acoustic record of Stone Temple Pilots and also the first one featuring the band’s new vocalist Jeff Gutt. It will be released Feb. 7th. Fare Thee Well Three Wishes Perdida I Didn’t Know The Time Years She’s My Queen Miles Away You Found Yourself While Losing Your Heart I Once Sat At Your Table Sunburst   To coincide with the record, the band will head out on a 16-days acoustic tour, starting Feb. 5th in Vancouver, BC. Along with songs from their new record, they’ll also play songs from their previous records. Some dates are already sold out, so if you want to be part of this special acoustic experience, better be fast. Tour Dates: 2/5 : Vancouver, BC – Commodore Ballroom 2/7: Snoqualmie, WA – Snoqualmie Casino 2/8 : Boise, ID – Knitting Factory 2/9: Portland, OR – Roseland Theater 2/12: San Francisco, CA – Herbst Theatre 2/13: Beverly Hills, [Read More]

Alternative

Ramonda Hammer releases new alt-grunge-rock single, Bender and we are hooked on it!

June 28, 2017

We are hooked on the new track, Bender from Ramonda Hammer. It is an addictive track that brings together grunge and rock and swaddles it in 90’s alternative vibes and singes it with pop catchiness. We love it! The song is off their new EP Destroyers which is set for an August 4th release. Devin Davis comments about the new song, “I wrote ‘Bender’ when I was binge-watching Shameless for two weeks straight and I couldn’t get off the couch to do anything productive. In retrospect, I guess I could call it “research” or whatever, because I ended up writing this song. But yeah the lyrics are really just a conversation between two opposing sides in one’s brain. The verses ask questions from the more sane, healthy part of one’s psyche, and the choruses respond from the anxiety-ridden, depressed, and very frustrated side. And the reason this person (okay, it’s me!) is so effing frustrated is because they care so so so much, but when crippling depression sets in from time to time, when they [Read More]

Band of the Day

Check out The Nearly Deads for some grunge inspired high-energy rock

June 1, 2017

  For our next Spotlight Band, we would like to feature a band that brings out their unique style of grunge inspired rock. They are The Nearly Deads from Nashville. The band is self-described as sounding like “Halestorm meets the Foo Fighters, with Courtney Love at the helm, if she could wail like Kelly Clarkson.” They are definitely a band that will grab your attention and have you hooked from the first listen with their infectious charisma and high energy.  They have just released their EP Revenge of the Nearly Deads last month and you can check out a video for their track Diamond in the Rough:   Band Members: Theresa Jeane – Vocals and Keys Steven Tobi – Lead Guitar Kevin Koelsch – Bass Javier Garza Jr. – Rhythm Guitar Josh Perrone – Drums You can pick up the new album, Revenge of the Nearly Deads by heading over to: http://thenearlydeads.merchnow.com/. We will see if we can bring you an interview with them soon. Make sure to visit their social media sites and stay up to date on [Read More]

Alternative

Interview with Finn Bell of the 90’s grunge-infused alt rockers Love Ghost!

December 23, 2016

We recently featured a new favorite band of ours, the 90’s grunge-infused alt/rockers 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.’ We recently had a chance to chat with Finn Bell and are pleased to share our interview with you here: * * * * * * * *  Music Junkie Press: Did you or do you have a strong musical program in your schools that fostered your love for music? Finn: No, not as much. I learned [Read More]

Alternative

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]

Band of the Day

Our Spotlight Band is rockers, RadioBlack and check out their new video!

November 22, 2016

Our new featured Spotlight Band, RadioBlack truly captured our attention as they bring to life a blend of nostalgic grunge and 90’s alternative rock, with modern flair. They are truly a powerhouse trio that are making a big impression on the music scene. The band is led by singer/guitarist TJ Courtney, drummer Derek Gledhill (founding member of Smile Empty Soul) and bassist Hayato Takano, a seasoned touring player. Prior to this new line-up, TJ recorded tracks at the Foo Fighters’ private recording facility, Studio 606, with producer John “Lou” Lousteau and a lineup of studio players including Taylor Hawkins (Foo Fighters), Rudy Sarzo (Ozzy), Chris Chaney (Jane’s Addiction), and Mick Murphy (My Ruin, Chevy Metal). The production team was rounded out by Fireball Ministry front-man and “Sound City” documentary producer Jim Rota, and Brad Smith of Blind Melon. The recordings will be featured on Radioblack’s debut album, slated for release in early 2017. They have recently released a new video premiered on Substream, that demands to be checked out! The song is Nothing Is Permanent and the video which was cut with footage lead singer TJ Courtney shot following a tornado that [Read More]

Alternative Rock

Temple of the Dog reunite announce dates for the first ever Temple of the Dog Tour!

July 20, 2016

HUGE NEWS! This will probably be the one concert that I have waited a couple decades to ever see. Temple of the Dog have reunited and have announced tour dates for their first ever tour. The Seattle supergroup which features Soundgarden’s Chris Cornell, Pearl Jam’s Jeff Ament, Stone Gossard, and Mike McCready, and drummer Matt Cameron(who plays drums with both Soundgarden and Pearl Jam) will be heading out on tour. We are excited to see that they will be coming to San Francisco. Tickets will be going on sale July 29th and the tour will be heading to five cities, Philadelphia, New York, San Francisco, Los Angeles, and Seattle, in November. Check out the following video:   Also their self-titled album will be reissued on September 30th and you can pre-order it now by heading over to: https://templeofthedogshop.com/. This album is one of my favorites and truly was the soundtrack to many years of my life. So make sure to pick up your tickets on July 29th and get ready for Temple of the Dog! A special [Read More]