New Music

alt rock

Check out the new track from Beauty in Chaos ft. Wayne Hussey and Cinthya Hussey

June 4, 2024

I have some great new music for you to check out. LA based collective Beauty in Chaos have just released an infectious new single Diving for Pearls, featuring Wayne Hussey of The Mission and Cinthya Hussey. The track is mixed by the legendary TIM PALMER, whose production and mixing credits include THE CURE, U2, DAVID BOWIE, ROBERT PLANT, HIM and PSYCHEDELIC FURS, this is the fourth song Wayne Hussey has fronted with Beauty In Chaos and the second single graced by Cinthya. Wayne Hussey shares, “I must confess that I was getting worried that I’d never be able to write another song – ever. I was raking over all my old lyric notebooks and various word documents on old hard drives and still nada. I was bemoaning my situation to Cinthya one evening and she suggested I write about a personal situation I’d found myself in a few years back. I got my mind focused in the right direction, and while in the studio singing along to the track, I soon got the first line, with the rest [Read More]

Blues

Blues Luminary Ruthie Foster Unveils ‘Rainbow’

June 4, 2024

Blues Luminary Ruthie Foster Unveils ‘Rainbow’ — Soaring First Single From Upcoming New Album Foster Partners with Sun Records for Highly-Anticipated New Record, ‘Mileage’ Ruthie Foster, the acclaimed folk-blues virtuoso, is back with a new project that’s set to captivate longtime fans and win new ones with its soulful melodies and evocative storytelling. This month, she debuts her uplifting single “Rainbow” and invites fans to join her on the journey with the pre-order of her highly anticipated album Mileage, set for release on August 23 on the legendary Sun Records. Renowned for her ability to weave together a tapestry of diverse musical influences ranging from gospel and blues to folk and soul, Foster’s musical odyssey has taken her from singing in churches in rural Texas to earning multiple Grammy nominations, gracing the stage of New York’s Beacon Theatre with the Allman Brothers, and collaborating with icons such as Susan Tedeschi and Derek Trucks. With her milestone tenth studio album, Mileage, Foster continues to tell stories that reflect her personal triumphs, losses, and the universal human experience. The joyous first [Read More]

BottleRock Napa

Sophia Zamani shines at BottleRock Napa 2024

May 30, 2024

Singer/Songwriter Sophia Zamani brought the sunshine to BottleRock 2024 as she opened the Festival on Sunday at the Prudential Stage.  As the crowds were entering the festival grounds, they immediately gravitated to her stage.  Her captivating voice and emotionally driven lyrics had her shining brightly at BottleRock. Her set was a true celebration of her artistry and passion for her music. Check out the photos from her set by our Rockin Ryan: Sophia is definitely an artist to watch. We look forward to catching her out at her next show. Check out her latest release, Small Town Kind: Make sure to visit her social media sites and stay up to date on the latest news. Information & Links: Website: https://www.sophiazamani.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SophiaZamaniMusic/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/SophiaZamani Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sophiazamani/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sophiazamani

Alternative

The Scarlet Opera tops our BottleRock Napa 2024 highlight list

May 28, 2024

Every year BottleRock brings us that one band that stands out from all the rest and arrives at the top of our highlight list. This year the honors are taken by an up and coming LA rock band, The Scarlet Opera. The band is led by lyricist and frontman Luka Bazulka and and equally talented band members; Colin Kenrick [keyboard], Daniel Zuker [bass], Justin Siegal [drums], and Chance Taylor [guitar].   If I had to simply describe them, it would be; imagine if Queen, Styx and My Chemical Romance had a musical orgy. They are a mesmerizing fusion of glam rock, alternative and pop, bringing to life a dynamic and theatrical performance. The band delivered electrifying guitars, catchy synth-driven melodies and powerful captivating vocals, creating a soundscape that is both nostalgic and contemporary. Their stage presence is equally captivating with dramatic lighting and engaging choreography, transporting the audience into a world where music and theater collide. From the moment they hit the stage I was completely enthralled and their charisma throughout the set never wavered [Read More]

Metal

Knocked Loose release video & single Suffocate ft. Poppy

April 25, 2024

Knocked Loose have released a new video and single, Suffocate which features Poppy.  Grammy nominated pop-meets-metal trailblazer, Poppy, who reached out to frontman and vocalist Bryan Garris to propose a team-up. “I am a huge fan of Knocked Loose and honored to be on this one,” tells Poppy. The new single has them branching out and is absolutely a great track. It carries deep and dark guitar tones and blazing with pinch harmonics and delivers a killer riff throughout the track. Poppy takes it to a whole new level with her metal screams that grab a hold of you, then takes you on a melodic journey through the bridge and leading to the breakdown.  It is fierce! Check it out here: The collaboration inspired the band to venture into uncharted realms, which finds Garris and Poppy trading verses about, as Garris puts it, “someone stabbing you in the back.” “It was so fun because her voice allowed us to expand our palette and do some weird, off-the-wall things that we maybe wouldn’t do in another song,” guitarist Isaac Hale says of the track. “We felt [Read More]

Music News

Guster shares new song Elevator

April 25, 2024

  Guster is gearing up for the release of their ninth studio album Ooh La L on May 17th. The release is the first LP in more than five years. Ooh La La marks a bold departure from its predecessor, 2019’s acclaimed Look Alive. This time, Guster carved out a lush and acclaimed expansive sound rich in acoustic guitars and graceful piano work. With additional production from Ron Aniello (Bruce Springsteen) and Rich Costey (Death Cab for Cutie, Of Monsters and Men), Ooh La La radiates an undeniable warmth, even as its songs delve into the more daunting aspects of modern life. “When I listen back to the album now it feels like there’s depth everywhere,” says drummer Brian Rosenworcel. “There’s not a moment where we strike a chord that isn’t meaningful to us. Nobody was going to accept a song that didn’t hit at a certain level, and it feels good to still have that passion more than 30 years into our career.” “We feel lucky that we’ve created a dynamic where there’s no real separation between us and our fans,” says [Read More]

'80s Rock

Babylon A.D. release video for their new track Wrecking Machine off upcoming new album

April 17, 2024

Rockers Babylon A.D. have just released a video for their new song, Wrecking Machine and it will have you rockin in no time. The band which was formed right here in the Bay Area back in 1987 will be releasing their fifth studio album, Rome Wasn’t Built in a Day,  on May 17th via Perris Records. There is one thing for sure, they are definitely back and ready to ROCK just where they left off. With a couple lineup changes, announcing new members Craig Pepe (bass) and Dylan Soto (drums) joining original band members  Derek Davis (Vocals, Keyboard, Guitar), Ron Freschi (Lead Guitar, Background vocals) and John Mattews (Lead Guitar) they are delivering a solid strong hard rock album that will have you thinking you are back in the late 80s but with modern influences and production techniques. Derek Davis explains about how the new song Wrecking Machine came about and the back story on the lyrics: The song came about when lead guitarist John Matthews played me an old cassette tape recording of live [Read More]