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Blue October release video for title track off their new album, Home

April 19, 2016

Blue October have just released a new video for their song, Home. Home is the title track of their new album which is set for a release this Friday, April 22nd. The song is amazing and uplifting and you can’t help but feel good after listening to it. It has you appreciate everything and everyone in your life. You can’t help but look around and want to embrace your family, your home. Check out the video here: I cannot express enough how Blue October songs contain some of the most soul touching, energy charging, heartfelt, inspirational, rockin, personal music out today. Their music has been the soundscape for so many lives and have helped carried many through their hardest times, been there for times of celebration, a release for frustration and pent up emotions or just to simply provide melodies and harmonies in perfect song. I hope you pick up the new album this Friday. You can head over to iTunes here or check out their website for more outlets. Also make sure to catch Blue [Read More]

Haunted by Heroes return to the DNA Lounge in San Francisco on April 22nd

April 15, 2016

We are excited to announce the return of the bad ass young rockers, Haunted by Heroes to the DNA Lounge in San Francisco. They are set to perform on April 22nd and you can pick up your tickets by heading over to the following link: https://www.dnalounge.com/calendar/2016/04-22d.html. The band which features founding members, twins, Chris (drums) and Nick (bass) and Max on Guitar. These guys have been rocking out for eight + years and have really impressed us with their high energy rock and roll. They will be featuring their new song, Break which we listened to, and can declare it “ROCKS!” This new song really highlights the musicianship of these highly talented young men. It will definitely garner them high praises and have everyone take a closer look at this hard working rock band. You can head over to their Facebook Page and check out the song teaser. We hope to see you at the DNA Lounge and we will try and bring you another interview. To get you ready, check out some photos from their set [Read More]

Alien Ken, new album “Change is Constant” is a must have for rockers!

March 21, 2016

Alien Ken is back at it with a new album, Change is Constant which is the follow up to his debut Contact which was released in 2014. The new album is a full on straight up bad ass ROCK ALBUM! There is no smoke and mirrors, gimmicks or bandwagon songs, this is one complete album that will ROCK YOU. The mysterious and eccentric Alien Ken from Zeta Reticculi/Norway first captured our attention with his debut album and now has us completely hooked with his new songs. The album kicks right off with Dualstar that draws you in with the powerful gritty vocals and fierce guitars. Check out the video for the track which was recorded in Frog Leap Studios by Arvid Tjelta: Concrete Plastic starts off with a punk angsty intro and then catapults into commanding vocals, chunky guitars and fist in the air rock. Veni Vidi Vici is one of my personal faves and has a sweet blues feel dipped into smoking guitars and high energy. Third has a theatrical dark feel and really [Read More]

OK, enough of the rumors… The truth about Foo Fighters !!

March 2, 2016

Okay you must have had your day filled with rumor after rumor about Foo Fighters and their break up or indefinite hiatus. Well you want the truth, here it is. The Foo Fighters have released the following video which will give you all the details: I swear that was the best video! Consider it an early April Fools. We love the Foo Fighters and will continue to LOVE THEM!!!! Now crank up some Foo Fighters and relax. ~ Marisol Information & Links: Website: http://www.foofighters.com/us/home Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/foofighters Twitter: https://twitter.com/foofighters

New video out now from Matt Nathanson for Adrenaline

February 10, 2016

Matt Nathanson just released his new video for his track, Adrenaline. It is an infectious new song that really captures the longing for someone or someone. Matt comments about the video and song, REAL psyched on this one. THE ‘ADRENALINE’ VIDEO! about a year ago i stumbled on an artist named 2wenty who creates INCREDIBLE images using lights and long exposures. no computer generated tricks. this is his first foray into video. “adrenaline” is a song about longing. and los angeles. and the lost hours between midnight and dawn. and he nails it. i can’t think of anyone else’s images that even come close. Check out the new video here: Make sure to visit his social media sites and stay up to date on his latest news. ~ Enjoy, Marisol Information& Links: Website: www.mattnathanson.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/mattnathanson Twitter: www.twitter.com/mattnathanson Youtube: www.youtube.com/mattnathanson iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/artist/matt-nathanson/id2918711

Chat with members of The Deadlies at NAMM 2016

February 2, 2016

We were excited when we ran into a couple of the guys from The Deadlies at this year’s NAMM Convention. They blew us away last year at BottleRock 2015 and this year they return to BottleRock 2016. One thing is certain, they truly bring the party to the stage as they will blow you away with their fun in the sun kick ass set! Check out our interview with Bob and James at NAMM here: The Deadlies can be described as a California surf punk/rock band with a little Honky Tonk and Country thrown in. One thing is for sure, when you listen to The Deadlies, you can’t help but move around and have some fun! They are “paying homage to the Ventures Dick Dale and the Chantays as well as the California Honky-tonk sound of Buck Owens and Dwight Yoakam while keeping an under lying presence of the California surf punk scene that brought us the Dickies, Agent Orange and Top Jimmy and the Rhythm Pigs.” They are set to perform on Friday, [Read More]

Interview with Justin Emord of Love and a .38 at NAMM 2016

January 28, 2016

NAMM 2016 was a wild one and was complete with amazing new gear, our favorite musicians and a lot of fun times. We were excited to see one of our favorite bassists, Justin Emord of Love and a .38. He was really busy this year and had a lot of new and exciting things to share with us. Love and a .38 are set to release their new album, Nomads on February 19th and I have to tell you, we got a sneak peek and were blown away! You are going to love it. They also released their new single and music video for their song, Oh my God. It kicks ass! Check it out here: Every time we ran into Justin at NAMM, he was working, visiting his sponsors and checking out all the new gear. He truly is one hard working rocker. Check out our chat with him at NAMM 2016: If you are in the area, make sure to not miss Love and a .38 at their upcoming Viper Room [Read More]