18th & Addison
Alternative Rock

18th and Addison set to release second album in July, pre-orders now available!

June 7, 2016

One of our favorite alt/rock bands 18th & Addison from Toms River, NJ is set to release their second studio album in July. Their 11 track new album titled Makeshift Monster will be released on July 15th via their own label.  We are very excited for their new album as their last EP, Little Parasites caught our attention and became a must have on our playlist. They will soon be releasing a video for their first single, War. Pre-Orders for the album can be made by visiting iTunes here  or better yet, head over to their bands webstore:  http://18thandaddison.bigcartel.com/ so you can preorder a physical copy. Make sure to get your order in soon because the first 50 orders will receive a special handwritten lyric booklet. 18th & Addison are sure to capture high praise for their new music as they bring together a blend of musical influences to include, pop, indie, punk, rock, alternative and more. Their signature sound will soon become your favorite! The band formed in November of 2013 as an acoustic duo featuring Tom Kunzman and Kait [Read More]

BottleRock Napa

Gogol Bordello brought their gypsy punk energy to BottleRock and catch them out on tour!

June 3, 2016

Gogol Bordello blew us away at this year’s BottleRock Napa Festival. They delivered a high energy set to the crowd with their free spirited gypsy punk music. The band brilliantly fuses together a multitude of influences and cultures into one of the most vibrant and eclectic sounds of today. It is like a blend of pirate rock and gypsy punk with a modern flair.  Check out some photos of their set by our Rockin Ryan: You have a chance to catch them out on the road as they have just kicked off the tour with Frank Turner and The Sleeping Souls. You can get a complete list of their upcoming tour dates by heading over to: http://www.gogolbordello.com/tour/future/. Check out their video for their incredible track, Lost Innocent World: Make sure to visit their socials to stay up to date on all of their touring news. About their album Pura Vida Conspiracy, “I’ve come full circle and I’m comfortable being a total outsider,” says Gogol Bordello’s Eugene Hutz, explaining the philosophy behind the band’s new album, Pura Vida [Read More]

Bands

Survive This! release new album, Reality

June 2, 2016

Survive This! have returned to the music scene and they have just released a fresh new album with 10 great tracks. The album, Reality is independently released and you can pick it up on iTunes here. Check out  a video for Save Me that features a fun video montage: Last year they released a video for their song, Sail Away which they revamped with a new recording that is absolutely bad ass!  Here is what they had to say about that song and video, Whether life throws you lemons or razor blades, you make the best of it and influence yourself to do more than you ever thought was possible. Survive This! promises to always creatively evolve and it begins now with our BRAND NEW “Sail Away” music video. For all current fans and friends, we hope you enjoy this reboot – There’s PLENTY on the way so do us a favor if you could… Listen to this and share with a friend – TOUR IS COMING. Let the new beginning, begin heart emoticon -ST   Survive [Read More]

The Banshee Pilot
Alternative

The Banshee Pilot release new video for their track, Paradise

June 2, 2016

  The Banshee Pilot continue to grab the attention in the music scene as they deliver their music which seamlessly fuses everything from rock, alternative, theatrical rock, and much more. Their music instantly catches your attention and makes a statement to be heard. They have released a new video for their track, Paradise. Check out the video here:   The song is off their new self titled EP which can be picked up for free download on their Bandcamp page here: https://thebansheepilotofficial.bandcamp.com/. The Banshee Pilot is: Gage Emmerson -Vocals Brandan Lee Keller -Bass Anthony Cipolla -Drums Nicholas “Nick” Alfonsi – Guitar   We hope to bring you an interview with them soon. Make sure to visit their social media sites and stay up to date on their latest news. ~ Marisol Information & Links: Facebook: www.facebook.com/thebansheepilotofficial Twitter: www.twitter.com/thebansheepilot Instagram: www.instagram.com/thebansheepilot

Alternative Rock

Red Hot Chili Peppers delivered an explosive set at BottleRock Napa 2016

June 2, 2016

BottleRock Napa 2016 was an absolute success and the festival closed out with an explosive set by the Red Hot Chili Peppers. The crowd was insane as everyone packed into the JaM Cellars Stage area. It was truly covered from front to back. Check out photos of their set by our Rockin Ryan: They also played a couple new songs which are off their upcoming album, The Getaway which is set for a June 17th release. You can pre-order the album here: http://thegetaway.warnerbrosrecords.com/. Take a listen to their new song, Dark Necessities here: Make sure to pre-order the album and to visit their social media sites to stay up to date on their latest news. Stay tuned as we continue to bring you our coverage of the BottleRock Festival. Information & Links: Website: http://redhotchilipeppers.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ChiliPeppers/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ChiliPeppers Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chilipeppers/

BottleRock Napa
BottleRock Napa

BottleRock Napa 2016 is a stellar success and proves to be the must attend festival of the year!

May 31, 2016

BottleRock 2016 has proven to be the must-attend event of the year! It was a stellar success bringing in more than 120,000 attendees over the course of the three days. The festival featured 80 musical acts and closed out with the high energy of The Red Hot Chili Peppers. It also featured the Williams-Sonoma Culinary stage as musicians were teamed up with Michelin-starred chefs to created dishes and entertain the crowd. We will be bringing you our full coverage of the festival and the 80 musical performances. It was one long hot weekend, but was truly a highlight of our journalist career.  The festival was run so smoothly and attendees were boasting it as “the best ever” with plenty of music, excellent foods, variety of wines and beverages, and complete with a staff that was accommodating and helpful with every need. Dates for the 2017 BottleRock were announced during the finale of the Red Hot Chili Peppers performance.  Mark your calendars…. Next year’s BottleRock Napa Valley festival will be held May 26 – 28. Dave [Read More]

Bands

SKILLET set to release UNLEASHED on August 5th, Pre-Order now available

May 26, 2016

  Skillet is set to release their new studio album, UNLEASHED on August 5th. The 12 track album has been a year in the making and is currently available for pre-order via all digital retailers including iTunes at: www.smarturl.it/SkilletUnleashed and Amazon.com at: www.smarturl.it/SkilletUnleashed_A. Pre-orders will include an instant download of the debut single “Feel Invincible,”. Skillet can also be found on Google Play at: www.smarturl.it/SkilletUnleashed_GP and streaming on Spotify: www.smarturl.it/StreamSkillet. Check out the debut single Feel Invincible here:   Check out the track listing:                                           Feel Invincible        Back From The Dead        Stars        I Want To Live        Undefeated        Famous        Lions        Out Of Hell        Burn It Down     Watching For Comets     Saviors Of The World    The Resistance   This album will definitely be reign as their loudest yet still delivering some of their most personal [Read More]