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Taking Back Sunday are set to debut their 7th album out on intimate club tour!

July 20, 2016

There is something about the energy that comes from intimate nightclub shows that I just love. You can just feel the energy and enthusiasm as it races through the tight crowds and highlights the honesty and passion of the music. I was excited to hear that Taking Back Sunday will be debuting their new album, Tidal Wave with an intimate club tour. This will be their seventh album and Tidal Wave picks right up where they left of with their 2014 release Happiness is… and takes them to a whole new level. Vocalist Adam Lazzara explains, “By the time most bands get to this point in their career they are pretty set in what they do, but we were really mindful about approaching our musical ideas differently this time around and staying true to where the five of us are in our lives right now. This album is truly an expression of what Taking Back Sunday is during this snapshot in time as opposed to what we think people expect from our band.” The album is [Read More]

Detroit rockers Citizen Zero premiere new song, What a Feeling

July 20, 2016

I have a great song for you to tackle the middle of the work week. How about the new track, What a Feeling from Detroit rockers Citizen Zero? The track features a mesmerizing guitar, catchy chorus, and captivating vocals that will take you on a rock n roll ride with grunge bumps and alternative turns. What a Feeling is off their debut album, State of Mind which is set for an August 12th release on Wind Up Records. Check out the new track here: Ahead of their album release, they will be setting out on the road for a string of dates. We are hoping they add a Northern California date or we may try and catch them at the Whisky a GoGo on August 26th. 8/3 ASBURY PARK, NJ – House of Independents8/4 NEW YORK, NY – American Beauty8/6 CAMP HILL, PA – Gulliftys8/7 SHARON PA – Quaker Steak and Lube8/9 INDIANAPOLIS, IN – Deluxe at Old National 8/10 PONTIAC, MI – Crofoot8/11 FT.WAYNE IN – The Rusty Spur8/12 GREEN BAY, WI – The Sandlot Entertainment Complex 8/14 [Read More]

Skye | Ross new album is set to take you on a kaleidescopic journey of silky and smooth music to feed your soul.

July 19, 2016

Sometimes I can find myself drowning in the fast paced world of today. Of course, when I do feel overwhelmed, I always turn to music to get me through. The music of Skye|Ross is definitely the cure all for those moments when you need to step back and breathe in new life. Skye|Ross which features Morcheeba vocalist Skye Edwards and multi-instrumentalist Ross Godfrey. They have enlisted members of their families to join in and together they have created their album, Skye & Ross. The album is set for a September 2nd release on Cooking Vinyl and it features music that will feed your soul. Imagine if you will, standing in the center divide of the freeway, with cars whirling by on both sides, and becoming overcome with the challenges of life; bills, mortgages, kids, time, health concerns or whatever stressors they may be. For that moment, you might feel numb or disconnected. When you take a listen to the velvety smooth music of Skye|Ross, it all seems to disappear. You can be standing in the [Read More]

Farewell, My Love’s new video for “Never Stop” highlights their musical growth as a band

July 19, 2016

It is great to be a fan of a band from the early days and to see how they grow over the years with their music. A great example is with one of our favorite bands Farewell, My Love. We recently brought you our interview with frontman Chad Kowal as we discussed the exciting things on the horizon for them. We are just days away from the release of their highly anticipated album, Above It All on July 22nd. The album is being released their own record label, CRCL Records. If you haven’t already, make sure to head over to http://www.fmlofficial.com/ and get your pre-order in. They recently released their new video for their bad ass track, Never Stop and it is an awesome one. The song truly highlights how much this band has grown and they have honed in their musical crafts and are ready to deliver what will definitely be declared their best work to date. Check out the video here: We are excited for the release and hope you are ready for [Read More]

Crown The Empire introduce video for “Hologram”

July 18, 2016

Just a few days after ‘Weight Of The World’ came out, Crown The Empire introduced the third single from their upcoming record ‘Retrograde’ called ‘Hologram’. It’s the second release that comes with a video with a story line. Go check it out here Pre-order the record at http://cte.merchnow.com/ or on iTunes. Crown The Empire are currently out on Warped Tour followed by a short tour through Japan from Sept. 10th to Sept. 13th. Make sure to catch them live in a town near you. Follow the band on their social media to keep updated https://www.facebook.com/Crowntheempire https://twitter.com/CrownTheEmpire https://instagram.com/crowntheempire/ https://www.youtube.com/user/CrownTheEmpire ~ Contributed by Alex Bock, https://twitter.com/abphotomjp

Guitar Extraordinaire Angel Vivaldi announces new EP as he gears up for tour with Gus G

July 14, 2016

New Jersey Guitar extraordinaire Angel Vivaldi announces his new EP, “The Speed of Dark: Revisited”, which is a newly recorded version of his 2009 release The Speed of Dark. The Ep is set for a release on August 26, just in time for his co-headlining run with fellow ax-grinder Gus G. Preorders for the EP will made available soon exclusively at Vivaldi’s webstore.https://www.districtlines.com/Angel-Vivaldi. Check out a trailer for the upcoming tour: This will definitely be a DO NOT MISS tour! VIP packages are available that features a meet and greet, signed tour poster, tour laminate and a 30 minute masterclass with both Vivaldi and Gus G. For more information or to purchase go to www.angelandgus.soundrink.com. VIVALDI comments, “For me this tour perfectly summarizes the evolution of modern guitar playing. To be able to share a stage with a force such as Gus is both inspiring and refreshing. I cannot wait to see the looks on people’s faces when they see what we have planned! I’m also really excited to dip into music from all my releases including the [Read More]

Major Crush set to take their music to new levels with their debut CD, Trophy Kids

July 13, 2016

The guys in Major Crush may seem familiar to you and you might remember them as Nasty Habit, but their new music will take them to a whole new level. These hard working guys, along with the passion for their music is definitely prevalent in their new band. They have drawn their inspiration from the 70’s and 80’s but have successfully introduced a style that will soon become their signature sound. They bring together the huge sound, loud riffs, blazing vocals from the old school rock and fuse it with a modern pop rock flair. You can definitely see how this band has progressed and these young guys have honed in their craft at such a young age. From the first listen, you are drawn in and succumb to your new Major Crush. Major Crush is: Tommy Ende – Lead Vocals Kenny Ende – Guitar/Vocals Brandon Young – Drums Frankie Wheeler – Bass/Vocals They are set to release their debut CD, Trophy Kids on July 29th on their own label imprint Bonfire On The Beach. [Read More]