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Pete RG releases debut full lenght album, Tender Souls ahead of month long tour

September 24, 2016

We are excited to announce that the full length debut album, Tender Souls by Pete RG has been released and is available now. Pete caught our attention when he was out on tour earlier this year with Candlebox. His music brings out emotionally driven rock that awakens your senses and feeds your soul. His songs not only convey true honest emotion but will have you rockin out as well. Check out the lyric video for his song, True Love: Pete RG credits Brina Kabler for helping him raise the bar on Tender Souls and on the road. You can catch him as he sets out on a month long tour in support of his new album. Check out the upcoming tour dates: Oct 12 • Chicago, IL • Schuba’s w/ The Rocketboys • Tickets • RSVPOct 13 • Indianapolis, IN • Melody Inn • Tickets • RSVPOct 15 • Montpelier, VT • Sweet Melissa • Tickets • RSVPOct 16 • Burlington, VT • Sugarhouse • Tickets • RSVPOct 17 • Morrisville, VT • Moog’s Place • Tickets • RSVPOct 19 • New York, NY • Bowery Electric• Tickets • RSVPOct 21 • Binghamton, NY • Cyber Cafe West • Tickets • RSVPNov 4 • [Read More]

One Less Reason release powerful and moving video for their track, Break Me off new album

August 19, 2016

We are so excited to share with you the powerful and moving video by One Less Reason for their incredible track, Break Me. The song is off their new album, The Memories Uninvited which is available now. The video was produced, written and directed by Tattooed Millionaire Records’ John Falls (Egypt Central) and the band’s Blake Heimbach and Cris Brown. Principle scenes in the video were shot in Memphis, TN, where the band is based, at the Memphis International Raceway and historic Elmwood Cemetery. Cris Brown explains about the track, “Lyrics to me should be universal. They should apply to anybody based on what it is they’re going through – their thought processes at the time. We all, as people, have human conditions to associate things that are going on with us and what we’re focused on at the time. ‘Break Me’ is about somebody helping you pick up the pieces that fall behind whenever you’re broken. Sometimes it takes a lot of people to pick up your pieces, no matter what that is; whether it’s drug [Read More]

Alt rockers Area 11 continue to shine in the spotlight with their recent release of Modern Synthesis

August 4, 2016

Alt rockers Area 11 out of Bristol have garnered praise for their recent album, Modern Synthesis which was released on July 1st on Cooking Vinyl. The album which delivers a blend of musical styles of rock, hardcore, pop, and punk continues to place them in the spotlight as they takeover the UK Billboard Charts. They have landed #27 in the Album Charts, #2 in UK Rock & Metal, #9 in UK Independent Artist Chart, and #10 in the UK Vinyl Chart. Lead singer and synth player Sparkles comments, “We started work on this album way back in February 2015, in a little village in Italy, and it’s been a long, thrilling, difficult and rewarding process. We’re really excited to finally be putting new music out.” Check out the video for their track The Contract which highlights their infectious style and high energy. Area 11 is: Sparkles* – Vocals/Synth Alex Parvis – Guitar Jonathan Kogan- Bass Leo Taylor Drums TRACK LIST:1. Override2. The Contract3. Watchmaker4. Versus5. Processor6. Red Queen7. Angel Lust8. The Life Of A Ghost9. After The Flags10. Nebula11. Panacea And The [Read More]

Catch A Silent Film out on their summer tour!

July 22, 2016

Make sure to catch A Silent Film as they are ready to head out on their Summer Tour! It has been a while since we have seen A Silent Film live, but we can’t wait to see them once again. They truly bring their alternative rock to life when they take it to the stage. The passion for their music shines through the emotion they bring to their songs. Check the dates below and get yourself to a show: 7/28 Charlotte, NC @ Visulite Theatre 8/01 Washington, DC @ Rock & Roll Hotel8/02 Philadelphia, PA @ Johnny Brenda’s8/03 Brooklyn, NY @ Rough Trade8/05 New York, NY @ Mercury Lounge8/07 Toronto, ON @ The Rivoli8/09 Chicago, IL @ Subterranean8/13 Los Angeles, CA @ Hollywood Palladium**8/14 Riverside, CA @ Riverside Auditorium**8/16 Tempe, AZ @ The Marquee**8/17 Tucson, AZ @ Rialto Theatre** 8/19 Albuquerque, NM @ Sunshine Theatre**8/20 Las Vegas, NV @ Brooklyn Bowl**8/21 Reno, NV @ Grand Theatre**8/23 Bend, OR @ Century Center Events**8/24 Boise, ID @ Revolution Center**8/27 Salt Lake City, UT @ B. Brown Ballpark**8/29 [Read More]

18th & Addison new album, Makeshift Monster is a pop punk/alt-rock treasure!

July 14, 2016

Tomorrow is the day! Yes, one of our favorite alt/rock bands 18th & Addison from Toms River, NJ will be releasing their second studio album. Their 11 track new album titled Makeshift Monster is being released via their own label. One thing is certain, this album will definitely have you declare it as a musical gem for fans of alternative, rock, pop, pop punk and more. You just can’t help but feel the energy that these two bring to their music. 18th & Addison have garnered high praise as they have successfully brought together a blend of music influences and formed their own signature sound. The album starts off with their first single, War which you can watch the video here: The album is full of infectious melodic tracks that takes you on a musical journey through emotions, relationships, love, loss and much more. The harmonious vocals of Kait and Tom is pure bliss as they define a perfect symbiotic musical relationship. You are drawn into their emotive vocals that are dipped in a rich colorful spirit. You [Read More]

HARLOW captures your attention with their new video, My Life.My Curse

July 13, 2016

Alternative rockers HARLOW from Detroit are ready to capture your attention with their new video for My Life.My Curse. Vocalist Lauren Weaver comments about the track, My Life. My Curse is all about how we are all put here on earth to live our lives the way we want to. It’s up to you to make it a good one and live it to its fullest potential. The track is fiercely infectious and highlights the emotive vocals of Lauren. The Video was directed by Dylan Sides (Tenside Films). Check out the video here: You can pick up the track by heading over to iTunes here. HARLOW are currently out on tour and you can catch them at the upcoming shows: 07/12 @ Big D’s BBQ – Shreveport, LA 07/13 @ Sanchos Cantina – San Antonio, TX 07/14 @ Acadia Bar and Grill – Houston, TX 07/15 @ tba 07/16 @ Diamond Jims Saloon – Arlington, TX 07/17 @ The Firebird – St.Louis, MO 07/30 @ O’sheckys – Columbus, OH 08/13 @ Dirt Fest – Pontiac, MI [Read More]

Get a fix of alternative rock from newcomers Witterquick and their new video Rise

June 21, 2016

Newcomers Witterquick are making quite an impression on the alternative rock scene as they bring an addictive fresh energy to their music that we have been craving. They have released a cinematic video for their song, Rise which is off their debut EP, Beneath the Spinning Lights, out now via LAB Records. The video was directed by Duncan Howsley for LAB Exposure. Frontmant Will Alford comments: “I sent Ollie [Chanter, bass] the initial demo for ‘Rise’, which at that time consisted of only piano and vocal. He listened to the song on loop all the way up to London, which is a four hour train ride away from where we live. “It’s become a pretty special song for all the band, its about having the courage to chase your dreams, and picking yourself up and carrying on even when things seem hopeless. It really captured that moment in our lives and it was the first time that we realised that we had something special, that we weren’t just five guys playing some songs, we were a band that [Read More]