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Check out our Spotlight Band, Aaron Buchanan & The Cult Classics

November 15, 2016

We would like to bring the Spotlight on Aaron Buchanan & The Cult Classics. You might already be familiar with a couple of the members as frontman and vocalist, Aaron Buchanan was the former frontman of the British rock band, Heaven’s Basement and Kev Hickman was previously banging the drums for RavenEye. It is about time you get to know more about this rock band and keep them on your radar as they are definitely one of the up and coming rock bands to watch out for. Their first year has included much hard work and determination, which had them successfully complete their first tour, released their single CD,recorded their soon to be released debut album, treated us to a kick ass video and have booked some quite stellar upcoming shows to include the Wildfire Festival 2017. You can pick up the physical single CD, All The Things You’ve Said and Done which has the exclusive B Side of Fire in The Fields of Mayhem by heading over to their merch store at http://thecultclassics.bigcartel.com/ Check out their video for [Read More]

Check out our Spotlight Band, Dead Day Revolution for a much needed dose of ROCK!

November 11, 2016

What a week it has been! But guess what? You made it to Friday and that is something to celebrate. This week has been full of emotions for many and has created a lot of worry, uncertainty and stress for people. But for myself, one thing is certain, it has been a week full of bad ass music. Good music has always been the cure-all for us. Whether we are happy, sad, celebrating, worrying, etc. music is what you need to get by. Today we want to put the spotlight on a band that will definitely give you a much needed dose of ROCK! Check out Dead Day Revolution. Dead Day Revolution from Los Angeles is not just “another rock band”. While many bands are trying to create the next big thing or style in music, Dead Day Revolution has one thing on their agenda…. Deliver kick ass rock that takes you on a wild ride as it picks up some alternative and punk rock along the way. It grabs a hold of you and demands to [Read More]

Our new Spotlight Band,the Hunter & The Bear are sure to become one of your favorites

November 4, 2016

Get ready to become addicted to our new featured band, Hunter & The Bear. These UK Rockers will be sure to capture your attention as they become one of the fast rising bands in rock. They are dedicated hard working musicians that are geared up to release an album in the Spring of 2017. We can’t wait for these guys to come Stateside as we hear that their live performances are truly engaging and high energy rock, from start to finish. To get you hooked, check out their newly released single and video for their infectious track, Who’s Gonna Hear You: Hunter & The Bear is: Will – Lead Vocals, Rhythm Guitar Jimmy – Lead Guitar, Backing Vocals Chris – Bass, Backing Vocals Gareth – Drums, Backing Vocals They have several upcoming shows in the UK and we will have our fingers crossed for US shows soon. Make sure to check out their social media sites and stay up to date on their latest news. ~ Marisol Information & Links: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HunterAndTheBear/\ Twitter: https://mobile.twitter.com/hunterthebear [Read More]

Interview with our new Spotlight Band, the kick ass rockers THEM EVILS

October 30, 2016

Today our featured band is the bad ass rockers, THEM EVILS. Lately, there has been an excitement in the rock n roll world, a resurgence of rock in reply to the naysers with the “Rock Is Dead” mantra. Well, we all know that Rock n Roll is ALIVE and thriving. Them Evils is another band to show that to the world as they take you on a rowdy rock n roll ride! Genre: Rock n Roll Location: Orange County, CA Feature: High energy, old school rock, vintage vibe, huge riffs, powerful vocals Current release: self titled EP, THEM EVILS out now. Head over to http://www.themevils.com/music and pick it up! We had the chance to interview the guys last week at the 2016 Aftershock Festival. They were their supporting their tour mates, The Pretty Reckless. Check out our interview here: Shortly after Aftershock, they set out on tour with The Pretty Reckless and Holy White Hounds. We hope to catch their show in Los Angeles and bring you show coverage. For now, check the dates and get yourself to [Read More]

Our Spotlight Artist is Survival Guide and watch the new video for One To One

October 29, 2016

Today our featured artist is Survival Guide. Survival Guide is from our nearby town of Petaluma, CA and in 2014 was named one of the Top 12 Bay Area Bands by San Francisco’s premier rock radio station, Live 105. It features California vocalist and keyboardist Emily Whitehurst. Her music truly captures your attention as she brings to life her powerful vocals that awakens your senses. Survival Guide recently released a new compelling video for One To One. On the song and new music video, Whitehurst says, “The lyrics describe the way there are two sides to every relationship. As a twist, we (Jim Agius and Tim Rose of Dogfilm and I) decided to make the video show how there may be a side of the relationship that’s hidden. Our main goal was to make the viewer feel creeped out by leaving my character in the dark. It reminds me of an old “don’t open that door!” type film. Funnily enough, I actually did feel a little creeped out seeing that roomful of photos — Jim found every one [Read More]

Our Spotlight Band is Dash|Ten and catch them out on Vans Warped Tour

June 29, 2016

Today our featured band is Dash|Ten. This powerful trio is sure to capture your attention with their high energy, infectious rock tracks and demonstrative lyrics. You can catch this summer as they are performing on the Vans Warped Tour. They recently released their self-titled debut album in May and it has continued to garner them high praises. The ten track album is a full bodied music work of art that highlights their raw energy and passion for their music. The band comments about the album, “Our power trio has learned to embrace the vulnerabilities and welcome the possibilities of working with only three pieces. Our recordings are free of any pitch correction and are mostly one-take performances; we want them to sound as true and organic as the heart we’ve poured into them.” Dash|Ten is: Steve Ebert Pete Greenberg Corrin Campbell Genre: Rock Location: Louisville, KY Feature: Raw edgy fuel filled rock Current release: Dash|Ten – self titled debut album Video to check out: Our Time Now lyric video Make sure to check the Warped Tour dates here [Read More]

Our Spotlight Band is powerful hard rock/metal of The Edge of Paradise

June 27, 2016

Prepare to be blown away with the music of The Edge Of Paradise. This hard rock/heavy metal band features fierce guitars, infectious rhythm and powerhouse vocals. You are immediately drawn into the Edge of Paradise as they create the high energy music you need! The band has been consistently touring and working on new music. This summer they will be releasing two music videos for their upcoming singles Alive and Shade Of Crazy which are off of their new EP due to be released this fall. The band teamed up with veteran producer Chuck Johnson (Korn) and Jay Ruston (Anthrax) for the mix. Check out a trailer for Shade of Crazy: The Edge of Paradise is: Margarita Monet – Lead Vocals/Keys Dave Bates – Guitar Nick Erickson – Bass John Chominsky – Drums Margarita Monet is an amazing singer with a commanding presence that carries a powerful voice that projects emotion and invites a reaction from the listener. She is truly captivating. Margarita comments about what they are currently working on, “We’re always working on new [Read More]