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ERASURE release new song, Elevation and pre-order the new album, The Violet Flame

July 21, 2014

With a nearly 30 year successful history behind them, Erasure have announced they will be releasing a new album, The Violet Flame on September 23rd. The album which was recorded in New York and London and is produced by Richard X and will be the band’s sixteenth studio album release. Erasure have released the first song off the album, Elevation as a one track download on iTunes here. You can check out the song here: THE VIOLET FLAME is available for pre-order and will be available as limited 2CD edition, which features ERASURE’s legendary live performance at Mute’s Short Circuit festival in 2011. In addition, there will be exclusive versions which include the 3CD deluxe box set as well as a VIP ticket bundle which will feature the album, premium ticket and opportunities to meet the band and much, much more, all available here. Tracklisting for the album is as follows: “It’s all about hope, forgiveness, being given a new chance and the world being your oyster” – Andy Bell Dead Of Night Elevation Reason Promises Be The One Sacred Under The Wave Smoke and [Read More]

Radio Black working on new album and this is definitely one you want to be part of!

July 16, 2014

It was only a couple weeks ago where we told you about the great new song, Run Away by Radio Black featuring Foo Fighter’s Taylor Hawkins on drums. You can read that original post here. The grunge three piece rock band, Radio Black recorded the song at Dave Grohl‘s studio and home of the famed Sound City mixing console, Studio 606. “Run Away,” is the first song off a to-be-announced upcoming album. Check out the new song here: They recorded three songs for their new album, which was recorded and produced by John “Lou” Lousteau, Fireball Ministry front-man and “Sound City” documentary producer Jim Rota, and Brad Smith of Blind Melon and features appearances from studio players including Rudy Sarzo (Ozzy Osbourne), Chris Chaney (Jane’s Addiction), and Mick Murphy (My Ruin, Chevy Metal). Now they are ready to finish this album and you can be a part of the making of this highly anticipated debut album. The band hopes to raise $12,000 to go back to the studio where they recorded the first 3 songs of their debut album, using the Sound City Neve 8028 analog mixing console, previously graced by the likes of Nirvana, Rage Against The Machine, [Read More]

Lullwater is grabbing everyone’s attention as they are out on tour with Blacklite District

July 15, 2014

There is a great band that I must tell you about! They are Lullwater from Athens, GA and I am hooked on them. Their sound can be described as a grunge, rock, or alternative. Whatever you want to call it is fine with me, I just call it damn fine music! Lullwater have just headed out on tour with Blacklite District and they are capturing everyone’s attention with their energetic rockin sets. They will be touring well in to September so make sure to get yourself to a show. The tour dates are as follows: 7/16 Clifton, NJ Dingbatz 7/17 Wantagh, NY Mulcahys 7/18 Cranston, RI 1150 Oak Bar 7/19 Lawrence, MA Claddagh 7/24 Niagara Falls, NY The Evening Star 7/25 Pottsville, PA Goodfellas 7/26 Washington, WV The Pourhouse 7/29 Dayton, OH Oddbody’s 7/31 Fredericksburg, VA Hard Times Cafe 8/08 St. Petersburg, FL Octave 8/15 Corpus Christi, TX Theos 8/16 San Leon, TX 18th St. Pier 8/23 Bismarck, ND Rise Festive at Missouri Valley Fairgrounds 8/27 Crest Hill, IL Bada Brew 8/28 Chesterfield, MI Diesel [Read More]

Alternative Rockers Moderne. release music video for Colorblind

July 11, 2014

Alternative Rock band, Moderne. from Huntington Beach, California are truly catching everyone’s attention with their new music video. They have just released a cool fun video for their song Colorblind that you can check out here: Colorblind is off their EP, Distances & Distractions which was released last month. The six song EP is filled with great alternative rock tracks that are just in time to become the soundtrack for your summer fun. You can pick up the EP on iTunes here. Make sure to visit their social media sites and stay up to date on their latest news. ~ Marisol Information & Links: Website: www.moderneband.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Moderneband Twitter: www.twitter.com/moderneband Store: www.moderne.storenvy.com Youtube: www.youtube.com/moderneband Tumblr: www.moderneband.tumblr.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/moderneband

Download the new EP, Lifebloods for FREE by Paper Tigers for some fresh new alternative rock!

July 10, 2014

Hailing from Staffordshire, UK is the exceptional five piece band of Paper Tigers. They are delivering a fresh new sound of alternative rock/pop that is quite deserving of your attention. They have recently released their second record, Lifebloods which is a follow up to their critically acclaimed debut EP ”Safe In Words”. Lifebloods will soon be the soundtrack of your summer with songs that are emotionally driven, rich in layers and passionate vocals. Paper Tigers is: Jim Carter – Vocals Sam Bloor – Bass Damon Brough – Guitar Jack Seymour – Guitar Laurence Cooper – Drums The EP starts right off with the dramatic almost Coldplay style intro of Majestic Twelve and takes you on an alternative dreamy dance style song that you will find yourself moving to and nodding in agreement. The vocals are inviting and take you from sultry to passionate and has a great tempo build up. Haunts is a great track that intertwines mysterious tones into it’s catchy uptempo pop/alternative rock track. This just might be my favorite song as the vocals really captivate [Read More]

Check out the new lusciously dreamy track, Middle of the Night by Vinyl Thief

July 8, 2014

Vinyl Thief from Nashville are dishing out a new dreamy electropop rock track that I think you will enjoy. They are premiering their new song, Middle of the Night which brings back the 90’s alternative rock vibe meshed with perfect amount of electronics and dreaminess. It is a luscious dreamy song that I love. Check it out here: Middle of the Night comes off their new album, Fathoms which is set for a July 22nd release. About the band’s new track, “Middle of The Night,” Vinyl Thief frontman, Grayson Proctor explains, “This song came together at the very end of the album process. I was lying awake in our manager’s apartment at 4am in New York after a gig. I’ve always loved being awake at that point of the night. It almost feels like everyone around you is on pause and you get to experience things completely on your own.” He continues,“I sang the melody and the lyrics “who’s gonna hold you, in the middle of the night” into my phone and didn’t think twice about it. We revisited it later and the three [Read More]

Check out the new video for Jean Jacket by The Sixties

July 7, 2014

The Sixties are ready to give you a dose of their punk garage rock music with their new video Jean Jacket. The Sixties are really catching everyone’s eye with their fun new music that fuses alternative and punk rock style to their garage rock style. Check out their new video here: The song comes off their new album, There It Isn’t which was recently released through Get This Right Records. The debut full length album can be purchased digitally here: http://bit.ly/1nb59h6 or buy a physical copy here: http://bit.ly/SQOmYs. The album was produced by Vince Ratti (Circa Survive, Balance and Composure, The Wonder Years), the 11 track album touches on themes of fighting for what you love, finding your place in the world, and holding on to who you are through it all. Share with your friends their new video and make sure to visit their social media sites to stay up to date on their latest news. ~ Marisol Information & Links: Facebook: www.facebook.com/thesixtiespa Twitter: www.twitter.com/thesixtiespa Instagram: www.instagram.com/thesixtiesband