Pop

Band

Light Up the Town from Austria release live footage video for Tomorrow

June 9, 2015

A favorite band of ours from Austria, Light Up The Town have recently released a live footage video of one of their recent performances. The video features the band with their new members performing their track, Tomorrow. Check out the new video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dQsLFtT-PYM From the first time I heard them last year, I was hooked on their pop/rock/alternative sound. They bring out such a fun playfulness to their music. Along with their infectious energy and catchy tunes, I really think they would be great on next year’s Warped Tour! Light Up The Town is: Esther Hütter – Vocals Thomas Kern- Bass David Vass – Rhythm Guitar Stephan Roth – Lead Guitar Daniel Weidinger – Drums Make sure to visit their social media sites and stay up to date on their latest news.This is definitely a band to watch out for! ~ Marisol Information & Links: Website: http://www.lightupthetown.at/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lightupthetownmusic Twitter: https://twitter.com/Light_uptheTown Instagram: http://instagram.com/light_up_the_town

Band

This Is All Now are set to release new EP, Homecoming on July 7th

June 9, 2015

Pop rockers This Is All Now have just finished up a US Tour with Late Night Reading. They have also announced they will be releasing a six track EP, Homecoming on July 7th. The EP  which will be a follow up to their 2014 debut record, Nightmare was produced by ZK Productions [All Time Low, Mayday Parade, The Summer Set]. The band explains, “We’re all extremely excited about this new record we recorded with ZK productions! This is our fourth studio record and over the past three years of experimenting with our sound we feel the ‘Homecoming’ EP shows the true colors of This Is All Now. ‘Homecoming’ tells the story of the ideals we stand for and exhibits the greatest musicianship ever heard on a This Is All Now record to date. This album couldn’t have been created without the help of our fans. This album is for all who supported This Is All Now to reach this point and is inviting to reach the ears of old and new listeners alike.” They have also [Read More]

Band

Hey Violet releases new video for I’m There

May 30, 2015

One of our longtime favorite bands, Hey Violet have put out a new video. The video is for their song, I’m There and I love how it captures the innocence of this fast rising band. One thing you will always remember about Hey Violet is the honesty and passion that they put in their music. They are some of the most determined hard working bands I have seen out there and especially at their young age. Check out the new video here: We can’t wait for them to return from touring overseas and set out on their US tour with 5SOS on their Rock Out With Your Socks Out. The Tour has been travelling across Europe, and will then head to Canada and US! Check the dates below and see if they are coming to a venue near you: We recently brought you the news that Hey Violet formerly known as Cherri Bomb signed to Hi or Hey Records which is the record label of 5SOS. 5SOS. In case you missed it, here is their video [Read More]

Interview

Ashley Xtina releases empowering new song, I Choose Me

May 22, 2015

We have featured several times the amazingly talented Ashley Xtina and her powerful vocals wrapped in emotionally driven lyrics. She has just released another new song and it is truly beautiful and empowering.  Her new track, I Choose Me delivers a much needed message to all. Ashley comments on the inspiration for the song, “The inspiration for this song came at a time in my life when everything seemed to be falling apart and while I knew I should do some things, it seems as if I MUST do others. At the end of the day, if you don’t pursue your dreams, no one will. So that’s why I choose me from now on. That’s the message I’m trying to spread 🙂 ”  The song really does encapsulate that message of how in a world where you could be tugged in so many directions, trying to please everyone,  the person you must focus on first, is yourself. It reminds me of the truth in one of my favorite quotes, “When you say ‘Yes’ to others, [Read More]

Alternative

Damien Ike delivers an incomparable sound with this stellar new track, Even In War

May 22, 2015

British Musician Damien Ike truly sets himself apart from others with his stellar new track, Even In War. His incomparable and unique sound will capture you from the first listen and find a place deep in your heart. His exceptional new track, Even In War will soon become your Go To song. His vocals bring out an immense honesty and rawness when he sings and his music will awaken your senses. Check out his new song, Even In War: [soundcloud url=”https://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/206013986″ params=”auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&visual=true” width=”100%” height=”450″ iframe=”true” /]   Damien’s influences range from Kanye West, Dizzee Rascal to Adele, Terence Trent D’arby, Tears for Fears, Peter Gabriel, Everything Everything, Coldplay, Amy Winehouse, Mumford and Sons & Rihanna. He so easily has fused his influences and yet has created his own signature sound. Make sure to visit his social media sites and stay up to date on his latest news. You will definitely be hearing a lot from Damien Ike as he takes over the Indie/Pop scene. We will see if we can bring you an interview with this fast rising artist soon. [Read More]

Indie

Kylie Odetta highlights her powerful vocals with her refreshing playful signature sound

May 20, 2015

  Kylie Odetta may be young, but her talent is well beyond her years! She caught the music bug quite early as this singer/songwriter began writing songs at only eight years old and at age 11 recorded her album Lost In My Future. She has not only headlined 100s of her own shows but has opened up for artists such as Gavin DeGraw, Colbie Callait, Mat Kearney, Austin Mahone and Kelly Pickler. She brings out a playful style to her music, all the while delivering well crafted songs with hints of alternative, pop, blues and rock. Her songs will take you on a musical journey capturing emotions and thoughts that will leave you with hope and inspiration. Kylie recently released her video for her new song, Already Gone which is off her new EP Breaking Habits, released earlier this month. Check out the video here: Kylie comments about her music, “The way that we deal with life’s ups and downs as beautifully crafted human beings intrigues me, and I feel blessed to be able to put my [Read More]

Indie Pop

Mon Sai from Sweden deliver a fresh dose of indie rock with their new song, Street Lights

May 5, 2015

Here on another Tuesday Travels, we would like to feature a great indie rock band from Sweden called Mon Sai. They are relatively new but are hard at work delivering a fresh new dose of indie rock infused with pop. They currently have an infectious new single, Street Lights. Check it out here: [soundcloud url=”https://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/202674612″ params=”auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&visual=true” width=”100%” height=”450″ iframe=”true” /]   Mon Sai is: Simon Kilström Amadeus Rudolfsson Fredrik Liljeqvist Johan Holmqvist Stay tuned as they are working on new music. Make sure to visit their social media sites and stay up to date on their latest news.   ~ Marisol Information & Links: Website: http://mon-sai.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/monsaiband Twitter: https://twitter.com/monsaiband Instagram: https://instagram.com/monsaiband/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/Monsaitheband