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Check out My Body Sings Electric and catch them out on tour

April 30, 2014

Tonight is the beginning of the Spring Tour for KIVEN and My Body Sings Electric. The tour kicks off tonight at Hemingway’s in Los Angeles and will end on May 17th at The Shred Shed in Salt Lake City, Utah. My Body Sings Electric have  a sound that has been described as pop, indie, alternative, rock and much more. One thing is for sure, you can feel those influences throughout their music and what they deliver is awesome fun, energetic songs with emotionally driven lyrics. They are the perfect playlist for your summer fun.  Check out their music video for their song, New Friends here: [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6NBWHDnroH8&feature=youtu.be]   The catchy track is off of their latest album Part 1: The Night Ends and you can pick it up on iTunes here or Bandcamp here. My Body Sings Electric is Brandon Whalen, Nick Crawford, Jeff Fedel, Jason Bower and Ben Scarboro. These five guys are going to deliver you a night of fun and catchy groove filled songs that will have you moving in no time. Check out the tour [Read More]

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Bands

Kiven announces US Tour with support from My Body Sings Electric

April 30, 2014

Indie Rockers, Kiven have announced a US Tour which is set to kick off tonight at Hemingway’s in Los Angeles and My Body Sings Electric will be in support. Los Angeles band Kiven have been receiving a lot of great attention on their self titled album which is filled with 13 well crafted, solid rock songs. The first single off the album, In The Fire spent nine weeks on the KROQ charts, evening topping at the number 1 spot. Check out the song here: [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FOOOXQkRMoE&feature=youtu.be]   The next single off the album I Can Take It should begin radio rotation soon. The album was recorded at EastWest Studios and Pie Town at MixLA and is available on iTunes, here: Kiven, comprised of Tyler Demorest, Matt Cohen, Danny Schnair and Jake Reed. When asked about the album, vocalist, guitarist, and keyboardist Tyler Demorest exclaims, “We spent a lot of time writing songs that were our sound and, at the same time, grew what KIVEN is. Tony [Hajjar] had a big impact on the music. It was a trip to work with someone that we looked up to [Read More]

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'80s Rock

Check out Scarlett Gypsy Band and pre-order their new album, All Access!

April 30, 2014

I wanted to tell you about a great glam metal/old school hard rock band, Scarlett Gypsy.  You know how much I love my 80’s rock and my glam metal! Well, this is one band that delivers it straight to you with the volume cranked up high.  Scarlett Gypsy is based out of York, PA and is David Mathew on Lead Vocals, Steve Plonk on Guitar & Vocals, Robert Douglas on Bass & Vocals and Scotty Scarlett on Drums & Vocals. Together these four combined create a great new refreshing sound of old school rock complete with blazing guitar riffs, melodic vocals and infectious hooks. You can check them out on a sampler video here: [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wLeX-AlkT30&feature=youtu.be]   Now that I have caught your interest in these bad ass rockers, I know you want to hear more from them. Scarlett Gypsy have recently begun a Kickstarter campaign where you can pre-order their new album, All Access and you can even pick up some cool merch along with your pre-order depending on your pledge amount. Maybe you can even get a Custom G.C.G. [Read More]

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'80s Rock

Take the HIGH ROAD with Night Ranger and check out their new video from their forthcoming album

April 29, 2014

Legendary rockers Night Ranger have released a new video for their song, High Road which is off their forthcoming album of the same title. The album is due out on June 10th in North America via Frontier Records.  High Road was produced by the band themselves and will be available in a standard CD format as well as a deluxe DVD edition which will feature a bonus track, video clips and a look at the making of the album. Check out the video for High Road here:   Once again Night Ranger do a great job at bringing the perfect fun track, as bassist/vocalist Jack Blades called “the feel-good song of the summer.” It is definitely the perfect feel good song, catchy lyrics, sweet guitars and that signature Night Ranger melodic rock sound which is infectious. The song was co-written with Jack’s son, Colin and it is amazing! It definitely has me excited for this new album.  So mark your calendars for June 10th or you can head over to Amazon and get your pre-order in for the [Read More]

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Alternative Rock

OUT NOW! New album “The Sum of Who We Are” by Framing Hanley

April 29, 2014

We recently told you the exciting news about Framing Hanley and how they are set to release their new album, The Sum of Who We on April 29th on their new label Imagen Records. WELL TODAY IS THE DAY! THE ALBUM IS OUT NOW! Head over to  iTunes or Amazon and pick up your copy today.  This is Framing Hanley‘s third CD and the first in 4 years. Frontman Nixon explains, “There was definitely a dark period during the 2 years we spent recording this.That’s not to say this album is some dark and brooding album. There are definitely some light-hearted tunes on here as well; some that are fun. This album is the past 2 years of our lives and is every part of our beings…that’s what the title means. This album really is the sum of who we are. The thing that I love most is, I think when the listener puts on those headphones, or puts the cd in the car, he or she is gonna listen and come to find out, hey, me and this guy have got some things in [Read More]

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Entertainment

Guitar Legend NEAL SCHÖN releases new video for “Serenity” from new album with Marco Mendoza and Deen Castronovo

April 29, 2014

Guitar Legend Neal Schön best known as co-founding member and lead guitarist of Journey has teamed up with bassist Marco Mendoza (Black Star Riders, Ted Nugent, Whitesnake, Thin Lizzy) and drummer Deen Castronovo (Journey, Ozzy Osbourne, Steve Vai, Hardline). Together they are set to release their forthcoming album “SO U” on May 19th through Frontier Records. The album which is described as a jazz and blues inspired hard rock studio album can be pre-ordered now  via iTunes, Amazonand via theJourney online store; which will include the download of their new track “Exotica”. They have also released a lyric video for their song “Serenity”  and you can check it out here: [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ozpp82kcJas&feature=youtu.be]   Neal has had quite an extensive and successful career and it looks as there is no slowing down for him. In addition to 6 solo albums and 14 studio albums with Journey, Neal Schön has also performed with Joe Cocker, Sammy Hagar, Paul Rodgers, Larry Graham, Betty Davis, Michael Bolton, fusion legend Jan Hammer, Hardline and supergroup Bad English, as well as a variety of side projects.  His latest instrumental solo album, THE CALLING, released in [Read More]

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'80s Rock

Gilby Clarke releases video for Tijuana Jail on 20th anniversary of solo album

April 28, 2014

Gilby Clarke, primarily known for his former role as guitarist in Guns n Roses and MC5. Gilby is not only an amazing guitar legend but also quite a stellar singer and songwriter. He has recently released a video for his song, Tijuana Jail which was featured on his solo album Pawnshop Guitars 20 years ago.  So for the 20th anniversary of the album, check out the new video for Tijuana Jail here: [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zNELi62iOUM&feature=youtu.be]   The video was directed and edited by Rocco Guarino. That is such a bad ass song and if you need more Gilby Clarke, get ready because he is touring this summer. He will be doing headlining shows in Europe and will be playing with Quiet Riot and Faster Pussycat in the US. Check out tour dates below:   6/12 @ the Underworld – London, UK 6/13 @ Ballymena Diamond rock club – Antrim, Ireland 6/14 @ Yardbirds – Grimsby, UK 6/15 @ The Tivoli – Buckley Flintshire, UK 6/16 @ We Rock – Madrid, Spain 6/17 @ Berlin – Ourense, Spain 6/18 [Read More]