rock

Alternative

Ramonda Hammer releases new alt-grunge-rock single, Bender and we are hooked on it!

June 28, 2017

We are hooked on the new track, Bender from Ramonda Hammer. It is an addictive track that brings together grunge and rock and swaddles it in 90’s alternative vibes and singes it with pop catchiness. We love it! The song is off their new EP Destroyers which is set for an August 4th release. Devin Davis comments about the new song, “I wrote ‘Bender’ when I was binge-watching Shameless for two weeks straight and I couldn’t get off the couch to do anything productive. In retrospect, I guess I could call it “research” or whatever, because I ended up writing this song. But yeah the lyrics are really just a conversation between two opposing sides in one’s brain. The verses ask questions from the more sane, healthy part of one’s psyche, and the choruses respond from the anxiety-ridden, depressed, and very frustrated side. And the reason this person (okay, it’s me!) is so effing frustrated is because they care so so so much, but when crippling depression sets in from time to time, when they [Read More]

rock

Former BOSTON Guitarist/Vocalist David Victor Brings “Rock Stars & Stripes” Show To The City National Grove Of Anaheim

June 28, 2017

Former BOSTON guitarist/vocalist David Victor is bringing the “Rock, Stars & Stripes” show to the City National Grove of Anaheim on Saturday, July 1. This show will definitely be a must-see as music lovers will hear a selection of songs from some of the best American bands in music history, including Aerosmith, The Eagles, KISS, Bruce Springsteen, Journey, BOSTON, and many more. Check out the press release below: Anaheim, CA (June 28, 2017) – Music fans, fasten your seatbelts. Because Rock Stars & Stripes: A Rock ‘n Roll Road Trip Across America arrives at the City National Grove Of Anaheim Saturday, July 1 at 8 PM. The brainchild of former BOSTON Guitarist/Vocalist David Victor, Rock Stars & Stripes is a unique concert experience that takes audiences on a virtual road trip across the country by performing classic American rock ‘n’ roll hits set against the backdrop of engaging video of some of America’s most iconic landmarks, places and people. During this explosive performance, music lovers will hear a selection of songs from some of the best American [Read More]

Alternative

Night Argent releases music video for new song, Mannequin

June 28, 2017

Night Argent are gearing up for the release of their sophomore EP, The Fear, which is set for release July 14, 2017 on Outerloop Records. The EP was written and produced by Night Argent (Rainmaker Studios), co-written and produced in part by John Feldmann (Neon Trees, Biffy Clyro, Blink-182) and Steven Solomon.  Night Argent have just released a music video for their new song, Mannequin. Frontman Chase Manhattan had this to say about the track: “‘Mannequin’ is currently our favorite track on this record. The production, and the big power ballad vibe, feels a little reminiscent of our song ‘Kamikaze’ to us, which was the track off of our debut EP that was our favorite to play live. The initial lyrics and concept for ‘Mannequin’ came to me while showering in the hotel room prior to an all day co-writing session we had in Los Angeles. I just kept thinking about the similarities between someone who feels like they’ve lost everything of importance to them, everything that made them who they are, and a mannequin. When someone [Read More]

Band

We are hooked on our spotlight band Carter Lou & The Project

June 27, 2017

Today our Spotlight shines on an amazing artist Carter Lou & The Project. Carter’s journey into music began with a bold decision after tragic circumstances. Carter Louthian was ready to set off to college and suddenly everything changed. The night before he was set to go to college, Lou snapped: his two best friends had recently killed themselves a day apart, and his girlfriend had just broken his heart. Combined with the reality of the packaged post-college suburban life he was heading toward, he felt even more emptiness. He boldly told his parents that he wasn’t going to university in the morning and has chosen to pursue music instead. Since then, the band has packed out numerous headlining shows and earning a prestigious endorsement from PRS Guitars.  It truly reminds me of two of my favorite quotes: “Do not go where the path may lead, go instead where there is no path and leave a trail.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson “Let yourself be silently drawn by the strange pull of what you really love. It will not lead you astray.” [Read More]

Band of the Day

Swanky Tiger is delivering a dose of nasty rock n roll with their new EP, Mechanical Nightmares

June 26, 2017

Mondays can always be a challenge but if you crank up loud the new Swanky Tiger EP, I assure you, your mood will be lifted. Swanky Tiger have just released their 4 song EP, Mechanical Nightmares. It is four songs that will become regulars on your playlist! Their nasty rock n roll is exactly what we need more of. It brings to life the big sound of rock, angsty vocals, infused with punk, catchy melodies. You can pick up the EP by heading over to https://swankytiger.bandcamp.com/album/mechanical-nightmares. Take a listen: [bandcamp width=100% height=120 album=1818636443 size=large bgcol=ffffff linkcol=0687f5 tracklist=false artwork=small]   They successfully blend a style of hard rock, the edginess of punk, and catchy pop elements with alternative edges. It is refreshing to see a band bring out their own new sound and style, and not be afraid to break down the genre walls. I hope you check them out! Swanky Tiger is: Oliver Myles Mashburn -Vocals, Guitar Will Rockefeller -Rhythm, Lead guitars Michael “Deez” Glendening -Bass, Guitar, Keys Clemens Grassmann -Drums, Percussion Make sure to visit [Read More]

Pop Punk

THE WRECKS JOIN ALL TIME LOW FOR “THE YOUNG RENEGADES TOUR”, Oakland show is July 8th!

June 26, 2017

  The Wrecks have been one band that has been on the rise and they continue with their climb. They are heading out on tour this summer with All Time Low, SWMRS, Night Riots and Waterparks for The Young Renegades Tour. The tour kicks off on June 30th in Houston, TX. The band comments, “We’re so stoked that All Time Low asked us to come out with them this summer and we’re looking forward to playing stages that size for the first time. We can’t wait to get back out on the road again, as we’ve been mostly cramped inside writing new material and working on our set for the past few months. It’s refreshing to see such a good mix of genres in the lineup, as well. We’re gonna bring it 110% every night and we’re confident the crowds will, too.” Tour Dates: “The Young Renegades Tour” Dates: June 30 @ House of Blues Houston, TX   July 1 @ House of Blues Dallas, TX   July 3 @ The Marquee Tempe, AZ   July 5 @ [Read More]

Music News

Shatterproof release new video for their track Karma, off upcoming self titled EP

June 23, 2017

    Perfect way to kick off the weekend, we have the new music video from Shatterproof. The video is for their bad ass track, Karma. It is the  next single off their upcoming self titled EP which is set for a July 21st release.  The music video for “Karma” directed and produced by Hudson Bloom, is “the classic Mariah Carey, revenge-breakup song,” continuing the band says, “It’s about being cheated on and taking things into your own hands. This story is developed further in the actual music video for the song. A girl breaks up with Benji in the first scene. Instead of being down about it, he channels this energy into his music. The girl slowly makes her way from one band member to the next, breaking all of our hearts and eventually becoming a sort of fake mythology for how the band started. Each member joins this band and bonds over being cheated-on by the girl.”     Shatterproof has been on our highlight bands these days, as they blew us away [Read More]