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Interview with Lost In Los Angeles and get ready for the video release of Cloud City this week!

April 28, 2014

Lost in Los Angeles (LiLA) are set to release their full length album Love is Fate this Summer. The cover artwork by Garrett Wasserman (aka, PEOPLE) is the first foray into a story that will unfold further this spring, culminating in the cover for LiLA’s highly anticipated Love Is Fate LP. The first single released off the new album is Cloud City and is available now on Itunes, Amazon, as well as a variety of other online retail outlets. You can check out the catchy tune here: [soundcloud url=”https://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/138099491″ params=”auto_play=false&hide_related=false&visual=true” width=”100%” height=”450″ iframe=”true” /] Cloud City is an excellent track, a dream induced indie pop reminiscent of the shoegaze era. It has depth with it’s expressions through it’s eclectic synth and beats. Lost in Los Angeles once again does a wonderful job of warm storytelling as they bring to life their energy through song. Lost in Los Angeles is Danny Klein (vocals, piano, synth), Eddie Deering (guitar, synth) and Clark Souter (bass, vocals), are joined on tour by drummer Iajhi Hampden (Macy Gray, Nikka Costa). We want you to get to know more [Read More]

Alien Ken releases music video for the bad ass rock track, “Cleanse My Claws”

April 25, 2014

Earlier this year we told you about the great new release by Alien Ken from Norway, CONTACT. The album which was released in January and completely blew me away. It is as if the Aliens have been listening to all our music and then took the best of it all, molded it, perfected it and came down and delivered us with the gift of Alien Ken! From start to finish, you are fed a constant flow of hard rock with twists of metal and alternative that have you in awe. Alien Ken recently released a music video for the bad ass song, Cleanse My Claws. Check it out here: [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bVV79n_gTQw&feature=youtu.be] The video is directed by Jon Helge Hesby at Image Vision and produced by Alien Ken. Edit by Fredrik Hana, mostly known for directing several videos for the band”Kvelertak”. “Cleanse my claws” is dark and mysterious and tells the tale of lost rebellious children in a not so distant future. The kids breaks into a factory only to witness some of their worst fears come to life… Make sure you head over to [Read More]

The Hollywood Kills release new lyric video for “Loose Change”

April 24, 2014

The Hollywood Kills have been on my playlist daily since it’s release. You can read our review of their EP “Coming Of Age” here. As I mentioned before, “The Hollywood Kills new EP, “Coming of Age” should be marketed as the instant mood elevator! Who needs antidepressants when you have an EP filled with 5 songs that will get you out of any funk you could ever be in. I love music that makes you feel so alive and takes you to even a new found level of euphoric bliss.” The Hollywood Kills may be from Nashville, TN but they mean business with their rock n roll sound sprinkled with punk, pop and even Motown. You will be instantly hooked on this one. The EP was mixed and produced by the amazingly talented, Brian Virtue ( Deftones, Korn, Janes Addiction, Kiss, 30 Seconds to Mars, the list can go on and on). Members Brent Powelson, Preston Jackson, Johnny Angel and Dylan Rowe worked together to create a spectacular EP that will arouse all your sense. The Hollywood Kills have [Read More]

Fozzy premieres catchy new song, “Lights Go Out” with a cool lyric video

April 24, 2014

One of our favorite heavy metal rockers, FOZZY has announced spring tour including dates with Buckcherry, Kyng, Rev Theory, Gemini Syndrome and more. FOZZY is also set to perform at Rock on the Range, Welcome to Rockville, Carolina Rebellion & 98 Rockfest. Make sure to check all the dates for the tour since FOZZY puts on one of the best high energy performances that you don’t want to miss. We caught them when they came into San Francisco last year for a stop at the DNA Lounge. It was an amazing night and you can read more about our coverage here. Today FOZZY premiered the new track, Lights Go Out with a lyric video, check it out here: [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VJso7XYphb4&feature=youtu.be] FOZZY which is frontman CHRIS JERICHO, guitarists RICH WARD and BILLY GREY, bassist PAUL DILEO and drummer FRANK FONTSERE is set to release their new single, Lights Go Out on April 29th and is one I really look forward to. “‘LIGHTS GO OUT’ represents a brand new color in the FOZZY spectrum,” says CHRIS JERICHO of the new single. [Read More]

Augustana release new video for “Ash and Ember”

April 24, 2014

Augustana have just released their new album Life Imitating Life earlier this week through Washington Square. The album was produced by John O’Mahony (Coldplay, Metric, Kashmir) and recorded in Rhinebeck, NY and Nashville, TN. This is the fourth full length album and the first for Washington Square. The album takes the listener on a musical journey with passionate, poetic songs that are emotionally driven and tell a powerful story. Augustana have released the first official music video for the first track off the album, Ash and Ember. You can check it out here: [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tgnfuxWaEuE&feature=youtu.be] Make sure you pick up the new album, Life Imitating Life which can be purchased on Itunes here. You can catch Augustana as they are heading out on tour this spring with Twin Forks. Check the dates below and see which show you can make it out to: April 18 – Nashville, TN – Mercy Lounge April 19 – Atlanta, GA – Vinyl April 21 – Dallas, TX – Trees April 22 – Houston, TX – Fitzgerald’s Upstairs April 23 – Austin, [Read More]

Australia Pop Rock band New Empire premieres two new songs!

April 24, 2014

Australian band New Empire is definitely garnering a lot of attention for their pop rock music. Their new album In a Breath is due out on April 29th via Tooth & Nail Records. Their style is a blend of pop and alternative rock, complete with energetic songs brimming with catchy choruses and emotionally driven lyrics. They are premiering two of their new songs, Tale of Jonah and Fallen Soldier. You can check out Tale of Jonah here and head over to OKMagazine.com: http://bit.ly/1f6LLnQ for Fallen Soldier. [soundcloud url=”https://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/145375293″ params=”auto_play=false&hide_related=false&visual=true” width=”100%” height=”450″ iframe=”true” /] The album can be pre-ordered on Itunes and you will receive instant download of Say It Like You Mean It or you can head over to Tooth & Nail where you can get T-Shirt/CD/Download Bundles. You can check out their video for Say It Like You Mean It here: New Empire will be touring later this year so make sure to visit their social media sites so you can stay up to date on their latest news. ~ Marisol Information & Links: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/newempireband Twitter: https://twitter.com/newempireband [Read More]

Redlight King premiers new video for Times Are Hard and announces tour dates

April 23, 2014

Redlight King‘s new song Times Are Hard which is off their sophomore album, Irons in the Fire has been climbing the charts and has hit Top 15 at Active Rock Radio. Times Are Hard is an emotionally driven song with moving lyrics and is brought to life in their new music video. The video which was directed by Strati Hovartos and produced by John Oakes and is the up follow-up to the rock radio hit “Born to Rise,”. Check out the new video here: In addition to their new video release, Redlight King will set out on tour with SEETHER on their US Tour as well as hitting up major festivals like Carolina Rebellion, Rock on the Range, River City Rock Fest, Rocklahoma, and Rock Fest 2014 in Wisconsin. Check out the tour dates below: 4/29 Atlanta, GA @ The Masquerade w/ Seether 4/30 Birmingham, AL @ Iron City w/ Seether 5/2 Chattanooga, TN @ Track 29 w/ Seether 5/3 Destin, FL @ Club LA w/ Therory of a Deadman 5/4 Concord, NC @ Carolina Rebellion (Charlotte [Read More]