Interview

Interview

NAMM FEATURE: Interview with Spencer Krasch as he takes you on a rock n roll journey with his new music!

February 17, 2020

One of our favorite rock n rollers has released his debut solo album and it is a must have! We are talking about Spencer Krasch and we have loved him for years with Delta Rose. He is now ready to take over your playlist with his new solo album, Woolly Mammoth. We had a chance to chat with Spencer at NAMM last month and you can check it out here: You can head over here and pick up the new album. You will have it cranked up loud in no time. What is awesome about this album? It speaks to music lovers across genre lines. Spencer brings to life  a bit of his musical influences as well as his own personal style and delivers new music that will have you hooked from the start. The album kicks right off with one of our favorite songs, the hell-bent smoking track Outlaw Nowadays. The title track Woolly Mammoth is catchy as fu@k from start to finish. You will find yourself singing along and moving around in no time. [Read More]

Alternative Rock

NAMM FEATURE: Introducing our spotlight band, ORCHAD

February 13, 2020

We had the opportunity to catch up with ORCHAD at this year’s NAMM Convention. They are gearing up for the release of new music and they are well on their way to being a band to watch out for.  The new alt-rock band features Vocalist Julian Hannus and Lead Guitarist Justyn Vynn. Each have a deep musical background and together they have created a sound and style that is new and riveting, all the while highlighting their musical influences and honing their own addictive sound. They are determined to break down genre walls as their music will garner praise from pop, rock, hip-hop and music fans in general. Check out our interview with them at NAMM: Make sure to visit their social media sites so you can stay up to date on their upcoming release of “Critically Ashamed”. We were lucky enough to hear it ahead of the release and we were truly blown away. They are bringing back your love of catchy alt-rock music that you will definitely want more of. Information & Links: [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]

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The success of Binx: a case study in hard work, persistence and talent.

November 14, 2019

  By Patrick O’Heffernan   It is no secret that hard work and persistence are just as important as talent for success in today’s music world. There are hundreds, if not thousands, of very talented singers, musicians, and bands playing weekends in small clubs all over the country while they focus on their jobs during the week.  Some, like the Wohl Band from Guadalajara, will succeed beyond weekend gigs, but most of them will move on in their profession and music will remain a weekend pleasure for them and their audiences. The artists that succeed are the ones who are not only superbly talented but spend almost every waking moment (and some sleeping moments) writing, arranging, playing, performing and recording music. They find a day job in the music industry that lets them learn, connect, and grow musically as well as pay the bills. They work to take – or create – every opportunity to introduce new audiences to their talent, and to hone and grow their art and expand their fan base as they [Read More]

Interview

Interview with Jay Aston of Gene Loves Jezebel

September 4, 2019

Gene Loves Jezebel with Jay Aston (vocals), James Stevenson (guitars), Pete Rizzo (bass) and Chris Bell (drums)  have consistently been delivering high energy sets out on the SIGMA LXXXV Tour with The Alarm and Modern English. The tour has been  a fountain of youth for music fans as the performances have invigorated crowds and brought to life the music which was the soundtrack of their lives. Gene Loves Jezebel, known for their hits like Heartache, The Motion of Love, Desire (Come and Get It), and Jealous was formed in the 80s by twin brothers Michael and Jay Aston The British rock band continues to standout and shine today as Jay Aston’s Gene Loves Jezebel released the first studio album of new material in 14 years with Dancing Underwater. We had the opportunity to chat with Jay Aston about the tour, their new music and their show in San Francisco last month. The show was spectacular and you can check out our full show review here. The tour includes a special VIP experience for fans. We [Read More]

Interview

INTERVIEW: Ariana and the Rose takes you on a synth pop musical journey with her new EP Constellations

July 26, 2019

Vans Warped Tour has been the summer staple event for music lovers for the past 25 years. Warped Tour came to a close with its final show at the Shoreline Amphitheatre in Mountain View. Last weekend, we had the opportunity to catch the rising synth pop star Ariana and The Rose at the final Vans Warped Tour.  Ariana put out a great set that had new fans flocking to her stage and soon to become long time fans. We had the chance to chat with Ariana about her recent performance and the release of her new EP Constellations. Check out our interview below: * * * * * * * * * * MJP: It was a great set you put on at Warped Tour.  You got the crowd going and it was an incredible set from start to finish. Great energy from you and the crowd. Ariana: Thank you so much. Thank you for taking the time out to see it. I mean they didn’t know us and at the beginning I was like, “Oh God, [Read More]