Alternative Rock

5SOS, Hey Violet and Roy English at Shoreline Amphitheater, a night of high energy and nonstop fun

September 3, 2016

The fans began lining up early in the day for the 5SOS (5 Seconds of Summer) Sounds Live Feels Live Tour with Hey Violet and Roy English.  It was going to be a packed venue and the excitement grew among the fans as the minutes neared to starting time. Roy English delivers an infectious blend of rock, alternative, hip-hop, and electronic with the emphasis being on fun feel good music! You can pick up his recently released EP, I’m Not Here, Pt. 1 on iTunes here. Hey Violet took to the stage amid thousands of screaming fans. From the second they hit the stage, they got the crowd moving, dancing and singing along with their contagious enthusiasm. It has been amazing for us to watch this band grow over the years and tonight their sound was bigger than ever. One thing is certain,this might have began as a band of teenagers ,but their music has definitely grown to a new level, they have honed in their crafts and deliver music that is enjoyable for listeners [Read More]

Electronic

VICTORIAN HALLS heading out on their All My Friends Are Dead Tour with Pseudo Future

August 26, 2016

We are excited to share the news taht Victorian Halls will be heading out West for their All My Friends Are Dead Tour which is set to kick off on September 1st in Oaklahoma, OK and wrap up September 19th in Dallas, Texas as the Prophet Bar. The tour will feature their dark synth pop melodies and live theatric sets as well as support by Pseudo Future. The trio continue to tour in support of their album, Hyperalgesia which was released on Victory Records. Frontman Sean Lenart states, “We are excited for this west coast run, and [are] looking forward to playing our latest record. Lots of new songs and players, in the mix.  Should be a raucous good time.” Make sure to visit their social media sites and stay up to date on their latest news. Information & Links: Website: http://victorianhalls.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VictorianHalls Twitter: https://twitter.com/victorianhalls Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/victorianhalls/

'60s Rock

Pick up the new vinyl single out now from The Cherry Bluestorms!

August 26, 2016

The Cherry Bluestorms are back at with their mod psychedelic Brit power pop and they are sure to capture your attention with their newly released vinyl single. The Vinyl features SEE NO EVIL and DEAR PRUDENCE. This is a vinyl must have as they once again bring to life a psychedelic 60’s inspired rock pop to life with vocal harmonies that feeds your soul and an infectious pop rock edge. You are treated to two very different songs that will have you fall in love with their infectious style and charismatic charm. Both will soon become regulars on your playlist! The vinyl single feature See No Evil on the A Side that Glenn Laughlin explains more about, Usually I write very, very quickly these days, but the chorus of SEE NO EVIL was circulating in the back of my mind for years.  I tried a few different verse ideas, but it never really clicked for me.  I finally came up with the current verse and wrote some uncharacteristically topical lyrics.  I wrote a bridge too, but I couldn’t [Read More]

Indie

Track by Track of Stone Cold Fox EP Tunnel Vision and catch them out on tour

July 20, 2016

Indie rockers from New York, Stone Cold Fox are gearing up to head out on the road for a small tour in August. The tour is in support of their EP, Tunnel Vision which was released earlier this year. Tunnel Vision delivers five songs that walk the balance of rock and pop complete with the raw honest emotion and indie passion. Check out a track by track of their EP: Contagion was actually written towards the end of our last LP Memory Palace. At first we tried it as a straight rock song, but it wasn’t right, than we tried it as a chill wave song, but that didn’t feel like us, we couldn’t really figure out the right vibe for it. Instead of rushing it and putting it on the album, we decided to just keep working on it, and as we wrote other songs, later to become Tunnel Vision EP, it started to really started to take form. In a lot of ways the song is really about the process and feeling so [Read More]

New Music

Major Crush set to take their music to new levels with their debut CD, Trophy Kids

July 13, 2016

The guys in Major Crush may seem familiar to you and you might remember them as Nasty Habit, but their new music will take them to a whole new level.  These hard working guys, along with the passion for their music is definitely prevalent in their new band. They have drawn their inspiration from the 70’s and 80’s but have successfully introduced a style that will soon become their signature sound. They bring together the huge sound, loud riffs, blazing vocals from the old school rock and fuse it with a modern pop rock flair. You can definitely see how this band has progressed and these young guys have honed in their craft at such a young age. From the first listen, you are drawn in and succumb to your new Major Crush. Major Crush is: Tommy Ende – Lead Vocals Kenny Ende – Guitar/Vocals Brandon Young – Drums Frankie Wheeler – Bass/Vocals They are set to release their debut CD, Trophy Kids on July 29th on their own label imprint Bonfire On The Beach. [Read More]

music

Juliet Simms is set to soar with her new EP From The Grave, to be released in July

June 24, 2016

  Juliet Simms is  set to soar as she announces the upcoming release of her new EP, From The Grave.  The new EP will be independently released on July 15th. Juliet comments about the EP, “The concept of this EP is essentially personal growth and strength. Like everyone, I have been through tough times and have always been resilient and rose back up. In many ways, it’s a snap shot of finding myself and never giving in.” We look forward to the new release and hopefully some touring. Juliet also released a lyric video for her song Phoenix which is off the upcoming EP. Check it out here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M8cvxak2STQ&feature=youtu.be Juliet is not only an amazing artist in the rock and pop world but she has continued to inspire girls by empowering them and encouraging them to chase their dreams and forge ahead in what can be, a crazy world.  Last year we had the chance to chat with her after her set at Vans Warped Tour. IN case you missed it, you can check it out [Read More]

Band of the Day

Our Spotlight Band is The Fame Riot and check out their new video!

June 16, 2016

Today our spotlight band is on the addictive music of The Fame Riot. The band which features  the fabulous brothers, Liz Scarlett and Shazam “Tea Time” Watkins.  This will definitely be the year for The Fame Riot as they recently announced their signing to Another Century. Century Label Group President Don Robertson states, “I am thrilled to announce we have signed Tacoma, Washington’s The Fame Riot to Another Century. Being from the Northwest and starting my career in the explosion of the Seattle music scene really makes me appreciate how much talent is still to be found back home. Robert Kampf (Century Label Group Global CEO) and I first saw Liz and Shazam in their last band after a friend tipped me off and we instantly saw that these two are hands down stars and we wanted to sign them on the spot but they wanted to continue to develop and find their sound. Fast forward four years and I heard about The Fame Riot. When I found out it was their new band and heard [Read More]