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NEW RELEASE: Livia Blanc channels her love for retro with release of infectious debut EP Amour Amour

July 20, 2018

Brooklyn-based singer/songwriter Livia Blanc is ready to set the music scene ablaze with the release of her debut EP Amour Amour. Livia brings to life the nostalgic passion and beauty of 1960’s cinema art with her music. It is captivating and infectious. Get ready for Livia to take you on a retro ride with her new EP. Take a listen below: Take a listen to the new EP here: We had the chance to chat with Livia and are pleased to bring you a bit of that here: MJP: All we can say is “WOW!” It is a beautiful EP with these great songs that bring to life the nostalgia of so many strong beautiful women from the 1960’s cinema era. Where did your love for that era come from? Merci!! I think growing up they were just women I looked up to and admired. Strong, beautiful and revolutionary. I have always had a thing for everything retro. My favorite movies are in black and white and I almost only listen to music [Read More]

Matt Nathanson brings new life to Def Leppard with his tribute EP PYROMATTIA

June 8, 2018

Great New EP to check out! You know that we are big Def Leppard fans here, and we are glad to share with you, that Matt Nathanson is as well. So much so, that he has released a Tribute album of Def Leppard’s songs! I know what you are thinking, that is one damn hard band to cover. Well this is not a cover album, this is Matt Nathanson paying tribute to a band that has been a huge part of his life. [Matt explains in his email, ‘ when i was a kid, i sausaged my heavy-set self into my mother’s leather pants regularly so i could lip sync to “pyromania” in front of a full length mirror. and yes, i ALWAYS tried (and failed) to do in-the-air splits off her bed like joe does in the ‘photograph’ video.’] He has brought his own style and flair to these songs. You can’t help but want to belt out the lyrics in true DF fashion, but then you find yourself grinning ear to ear like a [Read More]

Punk rockers SophistipunX premiere new EP “A Common Thread”

June 4, 2018

New Jersey Punk rockers SophistipunX are premiering their new EP, A Common Thread. The band are in the process of making their first music video for the single “Locked Down” and we will make sure to bring it to you when it’s released. You can pick up or take a listen to the EP by heading over to: http://sophistipunx.bandcamp.com/album/a-common-thread About the band: June 8, 2013 may one day be considered a day that will live in infamy – it is the day that Dan and Paul met for the first time and the initial seeds for the idea of what would one day become SophistiPunX were planted. After being introduced to one another through a mutual friend – the singer of Dan’s band at the time (Knuckle Sandwich) – they quickly realized that they shared a mutual love of 90’s style fast punk (Bad Religion, Lagwagon, No Use for Name, Pennywise etc.) Paul missed playing music, but after a nearly ten year stint in his previous band (Stick Figure Suicide) he wasn’t sure he wanted to [Read More]

The Front Bottoms announce new EP ANN and catch them on their headlining spring tour!

March 5, 2018

The Front Bottoms have announced details for the release of their new EP Ann which is the 2nd installment of The Grandma Series. The EP is set to release on May 18th worldwide. Pre-orders for the EP will be available on March 16th. Check out the EP track listing below: 1. Today Is Not Real 2. Somebody Else 3. I Think Your Nose Is Bleeding 4. Pale Beneath the Tan (Squeeze) 5. Lonely Eyes 6. Tie Dye Dragon In addition The Front Bottoms have announced a run of North American headline dates which will see the band performing two sets each night of the tour. Set #1 will see the band performing both the Rose and Ann EPs, followed by a 2nd set of their new LP GOING GREY in its entirety along with classic tracks from their discography. Kicking of May 22nd at the Upstate Concert Hall in Clifton Park, NY, the tour will feature special guests An Horse and Kevin Devine on select dates (see attached itinerary). Fan pre-sale tickets are available beginning today, March 5th at 12:00 PM EST with all remaining [Read More]

Interview with The Devil Wears Prada as they continue to deliver fierce sets out on Mayhem Fest

July 1, 2015

Mayhem Fest officially kicked off with a bang this past weekend. We were able to catch the tour as it made a stop at the Shoreline Amphitheater and it proved to be a day full of non-stop hard and heavy music which was sure to satisfy all your needs. The lineup this year has a little bit of everything and we were excited to see The Devil Wears Prada out on the tour! The Devil Wears Prada are set to release a conceptual “Space” EP on August 21st through Rise Records. This being their first official release since 2013 and is a wholly collaborative effort, with all band members – Mike Hranica (vocals), Jeremy DePoyster (rhythm guitar, clean vocals), Andy Trick (bass), Daniel Williams (drums), and touring musicians Jonathan Gering (keyboards), and Kyle Sipress (lead guitar) – contributing. We had the chance to talk with Jeremy and Andy shortly before their set on Sunday and are pleased to bring that interview to you here: The EP can be pre-ordered by visiting http://tdwp.merchnow.com. In addition to playing some [Read More]

Ashley Xtina releases empowering new song, I Choose Me

May 22, 2015

We have featured several times the amazingly talented Ashley Xtina and her powerful vocals wrapped in emotionally driven lyrics. She has just released another new song and it is truly beautiful and empowering. Her new track, I Choose Me delivers a much needed message to all. Ashley comments on the inspiration for the song, “The inspiration for this song came at a time in my life when everything seemed to be falling apart and while I knew I should do some things, it seems as if I MUST do others. At the end of the day, if you don’t pursue your dreams, no one will. So that’s why I choose me from now on. That’s the message I’m trying to spread 🙂 ” The song really does encapsulate that message of how in a world where you could be tugged in so many directions, trying to please everyone, the person you must focus on first, is yourself. It reminds me of the truth in one of my favorite quotes, “When you say ‘Yes’ to others, [Read More]

Tidus Is Alive new EP, Stuck in Limbo is a must have for pop punk lovers!

April 23, 2015

Tidus Is Alive is the pop punk solo project of Italian musician, Denny Ranno. They have released a new EP, Stuck in Limbo earlier this year and is definitely a must have. The music brings a fresh new blend of an easycore with pop punk featuring infectious tracks that will soon become the playlist of your summer. The EP starts right off with the catchy track Step Aside and then in Checkmate you get a heavier intro and here is where you will fall in love with the easycore vibe. It is the perfect balance of hardcore and pop punk. One minute you will be feeling a head bang come along and the next you transcend into dancing. In regards to the EP, Denny comments, “The concept about this EP is the conflict between good and bad vibes. You can see that by looking at the cover. It’s something like a good and bad side. Some songs are more on the pop punk line, others are on the hardcore side. Sometimes, there’s a perfect balance [Read More]