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PREMIERE: Highway Terrier is Reviving Rock with new release Covid Blues

August 28, 2025

Highway Terrier is a rising new band out of Davis, California, and they are ready to make big waves with the release of their new track Covid Blues. The song carries the grit of early blues-influenced classic rock, fueled by raw energy and an authentic sound that feels both fresh and nostalgic. We had the chance to chat with Ben Sherstinsky and what you to get to know your new favorite band! Founder/Guitarist Ben Sherstinsky shares how Highway Terrier came about, In the fall of 2024, I had recorded four songs where I played all or most instruments on each track, and did the lead vocals on two of them. The time came to form a live band, so I brought together some people I had played and performed with in the past, as well as some new people, most of whom I knew from UC Davis. I knew I wanted a singer with a raspy, gritty timbre, and once I heard Christian Bush sing I knew he was the guy. One Sunday night, both [Read More]

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Featured Spotlight: Rocket Ready for Liftoff with Debut Album and Headlining Tour

July 14, 2025

  Our spotlight band this week is Rocket, an alt-rock quartet from Los Angeles that’s poised to blast onto your radar in a big way. Their sound—equal parts fuzzy alt-rock and dreamy pop—is both nostalgic and refreshingly new, and it’s about to reach a whole new level. Rocket just announced their highly anticipated debut album, R is for Rocket, set for release on October 3rd via Transgressive Records / Canvasback. The first single, Wide Awake, is a powerful intro to the band’s evolved sound—ethereal yet gritty, and impossible to ignore. The band comments, “R is for Rocket is about relationships, the most important part of life; relationships with your friends, your parents, your girlfriend or boyfriend, and most importantly your relationship with yourself.  ‘Wide Awake’. is the perfect balance of all the elements of this record, after years in the making and countless versions, we’re excited to finally share it.” Check out the lead single here:   Before they launch their first U.S. headlining tour this fall, Rocket will be supporting The Smashing Pumpkins across [Read More]

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Alternative rockers Atomic Life release video for Strippers Anonymous

February 20, 2025

  Alternative rockers Atomic Life have just released the music video for their track Strippers Anonymous. The track is an infectious sultry track that will have you hooked from the first listen. The video was directed by Tom Flynn. The band comments about the video, The director Tom Flynn picked up a massive spotlight to create a really focused, edgy look with the feel of a live show. We went with it. We wanted to try something unique for “Strippers Anonymous” and one take later, we had our video. It really captures the essence of the songs energy. Check out the video here:   About the Band Atomic Life is a New York-based alternative rock band featuring drummer Billy Rymer (The Dillinger Escape Plan), guitarist Cody Hosza (Glassjaw), and bassist Michael Sadis (The Rivalry). The band is fronted by Adea Frances, a dynamic newcomer to the scene—an innovative, multi-disciplined performance artist who pairs high-energy songs with striking vocals and surreal, thought-provoking lyrics.   Make sure to visit their social media sites and stay up  to [Read More]

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Rosa Bordallo’s Isidro takes you on an ethereal indie pop journey

January 27, 2025

Rosa Bordallo is a singer/songwriter and a Chamorro from island of Guam. Since she was 19 years old, she has been living in New York City carving out a unique musical path. Over the years, she has written, recorded and released several albums and EPs solo as well as a member of the indie rock band cholo.   She is now set to unveil her second full length solo album Isidro later this week. This album is a deeply personal work that reflects her passion for music, carrying an emotional vulnerability that resonates through each song, yet providing the perfect blend of indie pop and psychedelic electro-rock.   Music has always been a part of her life, she comments, “Music has always been my outlet, my pressure valve. I was a really shy and awkward kid, but I loved listening to the albums that my older siblings brought back from the [United] States. Artists like Björk, PJ Harvey, David Bowie and Pixies. I wanted to have an impact the way those musicians impacted me, on the [Read More]

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Spotlight Band: Juliet’s Not Dead release new track Sinner or Saint

January 27, 2025

Time to crank it up loud and check out the new single Sinner or Saint from rockers Juliet’s Not Dead. The song is off their upcoming album, This World Is Ours, which is set for a February 7th release.  The infectious new track delivers high energy rock with driving guitars and vocals that grab your attention. The song has a superb transition in it that highlights the talent this band holds, it is powerful and rockin. We anxiously await the new album and  WE ARE READY!  Stevie Stoker comments, “Musically, Sinner Or Saint is a high paced, powerful rock song with lots of layers. It then includes a total change of feel in the mid-section before returning to its flat out approach until the end.The song is a tale of someone questioning their own mortality asking ‘do you trust me?’ and praying to a greater being for help during this difficult time. It’s a situation I think many of us can relate to.  However the song does have a total change of pace in the middle, when [Read More]

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Elliot James Reay Captures Nostalgia with new release“Boy in Love”

November 21, 2024

Elliot James Reay’s new single, Boy in Love, is a remarkable blend of nostalgia and modern flair, transporting listeners straight into the golden age of music. At just 22 years old, Elliot has managed to perfectly channel the sound and emotion of the 50s and 60s, creating a track that feels both timeless and fresh. From the very first listen, you are immediately wrapped in the warmth of Elliot’s vocals as he brings the melody to life, making it impossible not to fall for the song’s retro romance. You feel you stepped into a time warp and as he takes us back to a bygone era. His vocals are nostalgic yet provide a fresh modern flare.  His ability to channel the spirit of music icons from decades past while maintaining his own unique sound is a testament to his artistry and talent. “Reay grew up listening to all kinds of music in the town of Bury, outside of Manchester, but he was drawn to the old stuff from an early age and took it farther [Read More]

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Get ready to be addicted to the new Joey Jane track, I’ll Never Change

September 20, 2024

  Over the past several years, Joey Jayne has consistently proven himself as a powerhouse in the rock scene. With each release, he never fails to capture our attention, but his latest track, I’ll Never Change, takes things to a whole new level. This song is an absolute knockout—it’s the kind of high-energy track that will leave you hooked from the first listen. “I’ll Never Change” is a perfect blend of classic rock ‘n’ roll intensity and modern alternative rock sensibilities. Joey’s vocals are raw, gritty, and undeniably rock to the core. There’s something magnetic about the way he delivers each line with a sense of urgency and passion that mirrors the best of rock’s history while adding a fresh twist. It’s a track that screams rebellion, freedom, and the unrelenting spirit of rock. The song’s punchy riffs and driving rhythm will have you on your feet, while the powerful lyrics hit deep. It’s no surprise that this track is already shaping up to be a fan favorite. Whether you’re a die-hard rock fan or [Read More]