Punk

Funk

The Benjees tear down genre walls and fills the void for fresh new music

September 1, 2015

The Benjees hail from New York City and is an upcoming new band worthy of your attention. Only formed in 2014, they are doing a superb job of capturing the attention of many. With their fusion of rock, punk, pop, funk and soul, they have torn down the genre walls and is filling the void for fresh new music. Check out their sound with their recently released video for their song, Ringer: The song is off their debut album, Alright, Alright, Alright which was released in July. You can pick it up on iTunes here: https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/alright-alright-alright/id1011935686. Make sure to pick it up and enjoy the fun invigorating music of The Benjees. Make sure to visit their social media sites and stay up to date on their latest news. ~ Marisol Information & Links: Website: http://www.thebenjees.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thebenjees Twitter: https://twitter.com/thebenjees Instagram: http://instagram.com/thebenjees Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/thebenjeesrock

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The Dramedy serve up a much needed dose of punk infused rock with their new single

August 23, 2015

The Dramedy is a hard rock punk duo from Los Angeles and their new single, Not The Only One is a must have! Their music blends influences from punk, grunge, rock, garage, alternative and more into their own infectious style. What I really love about their music brings out the raw organic sound that I love and have been missing lately.  It is a much needed dose of punk infused rock, complete with angsty vocals and in your face melody that will invigorate your spirit. I love their style and look forward to catching them perform live. Their Double A Side Single Cassette with Not The Only One and Ring For Two is limited to 200 copies and comes with a exclusive download code for 3 extra live tracks; Rejection Piece, Dead Cool and Lights (Where Do You Go?) You can pick up the limited edition cassette by visiting their Bandcamp page: http://thedramedy2014.bandcamp.com/releases The Dramedy is the work of Dave Davids and Abby Vester. They are currently out on a tour and have a couple dates [Read More]

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Hey Violet delivers an energetic solid set for their first headlining US show at Troubadour

August 16, 2015

Hey Violet have been quite busy rocking the stages with 5 Seconds of Summer this summer for the Rock Out With Your Socks Out Tour.  The highly successful tour has taken them across Europe and is currently in the US leg of the tour.  We were excited when we learned of their plans to have their first US headlining show at the Troubadour in West Hollywood. The fans were lined up early as the line circled around the block, many of them arriving several hours before doors. Fans came from all over and we even had the chance to chat with a young new singer, Bronnie of Revolution97 who traveled from London. The youthful energy and excitement was running rampant through the crowd as they filled the Troubadour to capacity. The opening act was the very talented James TW, a soulful pop singer from London. He captured the crowd’s attention and we really enjoyed his set. He carries great emotion when he performs and along with his catchy lyrics and soulful voice, he was a definite crowd pleaser. [Read More]

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Hey Violet’s new video for “I Can Feel It” captures their fun spirited and youthful enthusiasm

July 24, 2015

Hey Violet have been busy rocking the stages as they are out with 5 Seconds of Summer for the Rock Out With Your Socks Out Tour.  They kick off the nights with their high energy and contagious enthusiasm. It has been amazing for us to watch this band grow over the years and they sound amazing.  They recently released a new music video for their song, I Can Feel It which is the title track off their new EP. The video truly captures the fun spirit of these young talented musicians. Check it out here: In case you missed our coverage of their set at Shoreline Amphitheater, it was a stellar show! Rena killed it on bass while delivering powerful vocals that were fueled with energy. Miranda does an extraordinary job on rhythm guitar, backing vocals and keyboards. She has such a bubbly personality and invites the audience to join in the fun. Casey is a madman on the guitar as he rocks all over the stage. He would be greeted with screams from the girls as [Read More]

Concerts

5 Seconds of Summer and Hey Violet ROCK the Shoreline

July 23, 2015

  The 5 Seconds of Summer “Rock Out With Your Socks Out Tour” made its stop in Mountain View tonight for the final California date before heading across country. The tour also features Hey Violet as they started the night with their high energy and contagious enthusiasm. It has been amazing for us to watch this band grow over the years and tonight their sound was bigger than ever. They sounded amazing as they treated the audience to songs off their recent EP, I Can Feel It as well as a stellar cover of Taylor Swift’s Blank Space. Rena killed it on bass while delivering powerful vocals that were fueled with energy. Miranda does an extraordinary job on rhythm guitar, backing vocals and keyboards. She has such a bubbly personality and invites the audience to join in the fun. Casey is a madman on the guitar as he rocks all over the stage. He would be greeted with screams from the girls as his image would pass across the big screen. Nia is one of [Read More]

Band

The Karma Killers deliver a dose of punk infused rock with their new video for Domino

July 8, 2015

One of our highlights of this year’s Vans Warped Tour was The Karma Killers. These guys were so awesome and truly dominated with their punk tinged rock and roll. They have just released a new music video for their track, Domino. Check it out here: The fun youthful video was directed by Ernie Gilbert and truly highlights the charismatic energy of the band. I hope you really get a chance to see them out on Warped Tour. In case you missed our interview with them, check it out here: In case you need another fix of The Karma Killers, check out photos from Rockin Ryan of their set on Warped Tour: You can pick up their debut EP, Strange Therapy on iTunes here.  I absolutely love Coming of Age and Killer Queen but each song has become a new favorite of mine. Make sure to visit their social media sites and stay up to date on their latest news. ~ Marisol Information & Links: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheKarmaKillers Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheKarmaKillers Instagram: https://instagram.com/thekarmakillers/ iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/strange-therapy-ep/id999867778

Indie

Interview with Mariel of Candy Hearts and catch them out on Vans Warped Tour

July 6, 2015

Vans Warped Tour continues on as it brings a variety of music to the masses all summer long. One of the bands that really caught our attention is Candy Hearts. They have been delivering an energetic dose of punk rock on the Kevin Says Stage. Candy Hearts is: Mariel Loveland Matthew Ferraro John Clifford   We had the opportunity to chat with singer/guitarist, Mariel Loveland and are pleased to bring that interview to you here:   Make sure to check the set times when you arrive at Warped Tour so you don’t miss their set. You can also head over to their merch tent for artist signings. They have also recently released their incredible acoustic album, Acoustic Hearts. You can pick it up at districtlines.com/candyhearts or candyhearts.bandcamp.com. [bandcamp width=100% height=120 album=461371923 size=large bgcol=ffffff linkcol=0687f5 tracklist=false artwork=small]   Also a must have is their album, All The Ways You Let Me Down. Make sure to check them out at Warped Tour and visit their social media sites for their latest news. ~ Marisol Information & Links: Website: http://www.candyheartsband.com/ [Read More]