Indie

Indie

Indie Soul Pop Artist Selfdrou9ht releases new single and visualizer

October 23, 2020

  Indie R&B/soul pop artist, Selfdrou9ht announces his new single and accompanying visualizar, “The Comedown.” Central songwriter James Fasulo states, “This is a song about being a placeholder for someone who needs their emotional needs met, and the feeling one has when looking at the situation retrospectively as you’re left behind when you are no longer useful to them.  This is an unfortunately universal experience these days: going from wishing you could have been kept to realizing the user is the one who is losing out. This  realization  is what sets the song tonally;  it’s about self-ownership and restoration of value. The song has tinges of 80’s synth pop with Human League style melody changes, but littered through out are moments reminiscent of *NSYNC, The Weeknd, bedroom pop, and EDM.” Watch the video     About the artist After 10 years of paying dues in the alternative rock/punk scenes and 16 years performing in musical theater, Fasulo finally felt the pull to create something new by himself. He has always felt a disconnect between his artistic self and [Read More]

Bands

NAMM Feature: Interview with Bay Area indie rockers, Life Size Models

February 6, 2020

  NAMM NAMM always brings together a plethora of artists and musicians as the “Disneyland for musicians” takes over Southern California in January.  We were excited to catch up with the Bay Area indie rockers, Life Size Models during our NAMM coverage. These guys are soon to take over your playlist as you get hooked on their addictive music that brings to life emotional and honest songwriting. We have always said how powerful music is and how  it can  heal, help, inspire and change. That is not only true for the listener but also for the musicians. Life Size Models is a great example of how the power of music has kept them going and they continue to follow their dreams. Life Size Models is: Vocals, Guitar: Chris Seymour Lead Guitar: Nick Miller Bass Guitar: Anthony Martos Rhythm Guitar: Stephen Seymour Drums: Chris Denn   Interview Check out our interview here: The band continues to garner high praise for their recent release, Bayshore Freeway, a song which was written during their first co-writing session with [Read More]

Alternative

Don’t miss WARD out on his upcoming West Coast Tour

April 10, 2019

One of our favorite new artists, WARD has announced a string of West Coast tour dates. You don’t want to miss him as he will be bringing his post-punk shoegaze to a venue near you. Check the dates below: We hope for some Northern California dates as well.  Ward has been garnering high praise and attention after the release of his truly captivating and gravity defying video for his ultra-infectious new track. Sober.  The video brought to life such realism into the ups and downs and a glimpse into the uncertainty of being grounded or Sober.  Check out the cinematic gem here: You can check out more about his video and music in our previous feature here. One thing is certain his music brings to life honest raw lyrics in an infectious alt-eletroc-pop-punk-rock style. There is no genre checkbox for Ward, just great kick ass music to enjoy! You will be hooked!  Make sure to visit the social  media sites so you can stay up to date on the latest news. Information & Links: Website: http://ward.band Instagram: http://instagram.com/ward.band Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/WARDmusic?sub_confirmation=1 [Read More]

Alternative

WARD enters the spotlight with infectious new song and video for Sober

February 28, 2019

  Sometimes your world maybe spinning out of control, and the only thing left to do is ride it out.  That is exactly what Los Angeles based Ward does in his latest video. He has just released a truly captivating and gravity defying video for his ultra-infectious new track. Sober.  The video brings such realism into the ups and downs and a glimpse into the uncertainty of being grounded or Sober.  We had to find out more about the filming of the video?   The video was shot on 90º angles using fabricated sets in Ward’s home, studio and on the street in Culver City. The images mirror Ward’s words and the sentiment of losing the ground beneath his feet. “For the ‘floating’ shots, we had to look at every take in a different way, sort of re-learning how to see things, tricking ourselves into trusting the shots would look right tilted off axis. Filmmaker David Rivera (drivenfilms.net) was very collaborative. I brought him sketches and photos and draft clips, and he helped make my [Read More]

Indie

VIDEO: Indie Pop Band Mike Mains & The Branches release captivating new video

February 6, 2019

  Indie pop band Mike Mains & The Branches have just released a captivating new video for their melodic engaging track, Breathing Underwater. The song is off their upcoming fifth album, When We Were In Love, set for an April 5th release via Tooth & Nail Records. About the new album, When We Were in Love is an extremely personal account of the heartache experienced during a marital rough patch and the journey to rebuild said relationship. The recording process was an extremely therapeutic one for Mike, who was advised by his therapist to write songs as a way to work through his pain: “I finally felt brave enough to explore that pain, and a lot of this record feels like someone eavesdropping on my counseling sessions.”   Check out the video here: The band features a husband/wife, and you can’t help but feel the emotion they bring to life through their music, the chemistry is undeniable. ‘The founding members Mike and Shannon fell in love, married, and in doing so, minted the focal experience of the band’s subsequent music and lyrics; not just love, but the swirling highs and bruising challenges [Read More]

Small Talks
Alternative

Catch Small Talks out on tour in support of debut album, A Conversation Between Us

February 1, 2019

Indie pop band Small Talks is gearing up to head out on tour in support of the release of debut album, A Conversation Between Us out on Common Ground Records. The debut full length album is full of playlist-worthy songs for your every mood. You are immediately swept away by charismatic vocals wrapped in fun loving indie pop songs. Cayley Spivey, lead vocalist and guitarist of Small Talks comments about the album, “The album’s titled A Conversation Between Us because I wrote about a lot of personal topics and shared it like I would during a private conversation with someone I trust. I dug into my subconscious while writing this album in hopes of discovering what inspires me and why. It is dedicated to the human condition and those who feel lonely – not because they are alone, but because they can’t find the words to express to others what matters to them.”   Check out the album and the tracklist: Better For It Oceans Teeth Quiet Sounds Bed Anybody Honeydew Never Made It Nicotine & Tangerines Thinking [Read More]

Concerts

Dawes delivers a spectacular set to a sold out crowd at the Mystic Theatre in Petaluma

October 5, 2018

As we approach the anniversary of the fire that took our home and business, anxieties have been running rampant. But through it all, music has continued to help and heal us.  Last night, was exactly what we needed to get us through this weekend.  Dawes made  a stop in Petaluma, CA to a sold out crowd at the Mystic Theatre and we couldn’t wait for the music to begin. From the first note to the last, our spirits were lifted as the band delivered a spectacular set.  The crowd would erupt in cheers as each song was played, singing along and letting the energy flow throughout the packed venue.  The Mystic Theatre was the perfect venue to capture the energy and spirit of Dawes, every crack and crevice of the venue was alive with music. Check out some photos of the night by Rockin Ryan:   If you didn’t get a chance to catch the show, don’t worry, Dawes has announced dates for the second leg of their tour! Check out the dates below and [Read More]