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Australia Pop Rock band New Empire premieres two new songs!

April 24, 2014

Australian band New Empire is definitely garnering a lot of attention for their pop rock music. Their new album In a Breath is due out on April 29th via Tooth & Nail Records. Their style is a blend of pop and alternative rock, complete with energetic songs brimming with catchy choruses and emotionally driven lyrics. They are premiering two of their new songs, Tale of Jonah and Fallen Soldier. You can check out Tale of Jonah here and head over to OKMagazine.com: http://bit.ly/1f6LLnQ for Fallen Soldier. [soundcloud url=”https://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/145375293″ params=”auto_play=false&hide_related=false&visual=true” width=”100%” height=”450″ iframe=”true” /] The album can be pre-ordered on Itunes and you will receive instant download of Say It Like You Mean It or you can head over to Tooth & Nail where you can get T-Shirt/CD/Download Bundles. You can check out their video for Say It Like You Mean It here: New Empire will be touring later this year so make sure to visit their social media sites so you can stay up to date on their latest news. ~ Marisol Information & Links: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/newempireband Twitter: https://twitter.com/newempireband [Read More]

Interview with Consider Me Dead at their stop in San Francisco

April 23, 2014

Consider Me Dead have been getting quite a lot of attention on their latest release, Young at Heart. The album introduces a new style of genre which is quickly gaining in popularity; electronic rock. With the previous EPs of Consider Me Dead, there was a larger focus on electronic or house/dance style music and with the new album, they bring a much heavier rock vibe to it. The album takes this band to a new level and will have all of their fans nodding in agreement. Brandon Pettitt says, “It’s a side of CMD that you’ve never heard before” and Chris Brewington adds, “We tried to create something nobody has ever done before.” We were able to catch up with the guys at their stop in San Francisco at the DNA Lounge for the “We Own The Night Tour”. Also on the bill was The Venetia Fair and Farewell, My Love which we will be featuring in separate posts. Here is our interview with Consider Me Dead before their set: They came out with full energy and performed [Read More]

The Strive release music video for their new song, Keep Dreaming

April 23, 2014

The power pop band, The Strive from Kansas City have released an upbeat catchy new tune with Keep Dreaming earlier this month. The song has a great hard rock edge to it and will have listeners from all genres enjoying the passionate vocals, heartfelt lyrics and solid hook. They have just released the video for their new song and you can check it out here: The song is currently available on Itunes here. Their previously released EPs, Anything Goes and Caught Inside produced by Kevin Gates(Never Shout Never, The Ready Set) and Design The Road produced by Matt Noveskey of Blue October, are a testament to their unstoppable progress and vibrant energy. This indie rock/pop band has definitely been catching everyone’s attention at their explosive performances and have played with All Time Low, Yellowcard, Blue October and Eve 6, and at Warped Tour on the Ernie Ball & Kevin Says stages and many more! Band Members: Brendan Stevens – Lead Vocals Luke Davis – Lead Guitar Greg Dowd – Rhythm Guitar Michael Zenk – Bass Nick Stacy – Drums Make sure to visit The Strive social media sites so you can stay up to [Read More]

Oak Street Blues span across the genres for some alternative country rock

April 14, 2014

Yes, that is right I called it alternative, country, rock and I might add even hints of electronic, blues and pop. That is exactly what you get from Southern California band, Oak Street Blues.The band was founded by Chris Hall, and with his 15 year history with several bands from a variety of genres, he brought together his influences to create their own unique sound that reminds me of a cross between Tom Petty and Wilco. Oak Street Blues is Chris Hall on Lead Guitar/Singer, Stephanie Sheer on Keyboards/Vocals, Jenny Arias on Bass and Alejandra Arellano on Drums. When they come together and perform you are guaranteed an energetic, lively and unpredictable time but hence you will always have fun! You may even catch sight of a Pumpkin, Penguin, Spaceman or Mr. Frog. “Sometimes it’s nice to just get away from your daily life to enjoy a fun-filled concert setting that will make you laugh and jump around,” says Oak Street Blues guitarist/lead singer Chris Hall. “Rock ’n‘ roll comes to life at our shows. We will definitely entertain you.” Their latest EP, Calico, is [Read More]

Tyson Leslie receives Lifetime Achievement Award at the Midwest Music Awards

April 14, 2014

Congratulations are in order for the amazingly talented Tyson Leslie. Last month we brought you our review of his first solo album, Train Wrecks, Havoc and Heartbreak. You can read more about that here. Well this past Friday, Tyson was bestowed with a Lifetime Achievement Award by Project Backstage as part of the 4th annual Midwest Music Awards ceremony. “What an absolute honor and evening of surreality!” exclaimed Leslie. “It’s been one incredible weekend being among so many outstanding musical peers all in one place. The awards show was unlike anything I’d ever performed, and I was proud, but greatly humbled as well to be a part of something so extraordinary!” Tyson started making a name for himself in the Midwest when he was just a teenager. He began playing guitar in local metal bands, then playing keyboard for another act and moved on to various other instruments. The multi-talented Tyson soon became the go to musician in the Midwest. “Music is pretty well all I’ve known and all I’ve done with the majority of my life, relates [Read More]

The Strive release catchy new song, Keep Dreaming

April 14, 2014

The power pop band, The Strive from Kansas City have released an upbeat catchy new tune with Keep Dreaming. The song has a great hard rock edge to it and will have listeners from all genres enjoying the passionate vocals, heartfelt lyrics and solid hook. Check out the song here: [soundcloud url=”https://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/144092449″ params=”auto_play=false&hide_related=false&visual=true” width=”100%” height=”450″ iframe=”true” /] The song is set to be available tomorrow on Itunes. Their previously released EPs, Anything Goes and Caught Inside produced by Kevin Gates(Never Shout Never, The Ready Set) and Design The Road produced by Matt Noveskey of Blue October, are a testament to their unstoppable progress and vibrant energy. This indie rock/pop band has definitely been catching everyone’s attention at their explosive performances and have played with All Time Low, Yellowcard, Blue October and Eve 6, and at Warped Tour on the Ernie Ball & Kevin Says stages and many more! Band Members: Brendan Stevens – Lead Vocals Luke Davis – Lead Guitar Greg Dowd – Rhythm Guitar Michael Zenk – Bass Nick Stacy – Drums Make sure to visit The Strive social media sites so you can stay up to date on their latest [Read More]

Check out BRITROYAL for some emotionally driven songs to feed your soul and bandage your heart

April 13, 2014

Whether you are mending a broken heart, remembering that forgotten love or thinking about the one that makes your heart just dance with beats, BRITROYAL has the perfect music for your every mood. BRITROYAL is the work of twin singer/songwriters Kais and Mazin Oliver from London. BRITROYAL were discovered by American Music Executive, Mark Mazzetti. Mazzetti, a former VP of A&R at A&M Records has been responsible for guiding the music and careers of some of the world’s greatest artists including, STING, JANET JACKSON, BRYAN ADAMS and JOHN MAYER They have spectacular songwriting skills and emotionally driven lyrics wrapped in passionate vocals and sweet melodies. BRITROYAL currently have their debut EP Unfinished out and it is quite a listen. It starts right off with what I think might be my favorite song, Wasted I Love You which has such a catchy melody and lyrics that are raw and emotional. Check out the song here in their video: [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z8OM6QB7V2k&feature=youtu.be] Ordinary has a captivating intro and is a beautiful song with such touching uplifting lyrics. The perfect song [Read More]