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Interview with The Fame Riot as they bring nasty beats and truthful melodies to the stage out on their tour!

November 23, 2016

We recently brought you our coverage of The Fame Riot as they performed in San Francisco along with Radkey at the Neck of the Woods. It was quite a show and what will be a rare treat to catch these amazing bands in an intimate venue setting. I completely believe that it won’t be long that they will be playing large capacity venues as they explode onto the music scene. The Fame Riot features brothers Liz and Shazam. They truly are incredible and dish up “feel good” music that has you dancing and letting go of any concerns or stress. Their music brings out a nostalgic vibe of 70’s glam/rock as well as the infectious style of 90’s alternative/dance, and a heaping side of modern day electro pop. You can’t just box them into any one genre, as they defy the boundaries and have successfully created their own unique style of music, complete with a dazzling fierce fashion style. We had a chance to chat with Liz and Shazam ahead of their performance at the Neck [Read More]

RADKEY and The Fame Riot make a stop in San Francisco! Catch them out on their must see tour!

November 22, 2016

I know I am always telling you to get out and enjoy the many great bands out on tour. Well this time, I am begging you to get out and catch the Radkey Fall Tour with The Fame Riot. It will be a rare treat to catch these amazing bands in an intimate venue setting. It won’t be long that they will be playing large capacity venues as they are sure to explode onto the music scene. We caught the tour as it made a stop in San Francisco this past Sunday night. The night kicked off with a great set by local band, Kandur which we will featuring in an upcoming post. Next up was one of our recently featured bands, The Fame Riot featuring brothers Liz and Shazam. They are incredible and dished up “feel good” music that has you dancing and letting go of any concerns or stress. Their music brings out a nostalgic vibe of 70’s glam/rock as well as the infectious style of 90’s alternative/dance, and a heaping side of modern day [Read More]

Charming Liars announce winter tour dates to close out 2016!

October 29, 2016

Alternative rockers Charming Liars from Southern California have had quite a busy year with the release of their EP, 12:31 AM and touring. They are set on closing out the successful year with another round of tour dates! The tour kicks off at the Viper Room in Los Angeles on December 1st and wraps up in Denver on December 13th. 12/1 // Los Angeles // The Viper Room 12/6 // Portland // Ash Street Saloon 12/7 // Seattle // Sunset Tavern 12/8 // Spokane // Big Dipper 12/10 // Phoenix // Pub Rock 12/13 // Denver // Moon Room Have you had a chance to check out their acoustic video for their hit single, Soul? The song dives into a sea of honest emotion and lifts you up with soaring vocals and inspiring catchy chorus. The acoustic version is filled with raw honest energy. Vocalist Kiliyan Maguire explained the meaning behind the track: “Soul is a song that symbolizes the passion one has when chasing their dreams and embracing the ups and downs that come with [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]

Rivers Monroe heading out on the Somewhere Before Christmas Tour

October 27, 2016

Pop Punk band Rivers Monroe are getting ready to hit the road next week. They will be heading out on the Somewhere Before Christmas Tour with SayWeCanFly, Johnnie Guilbert, Social Repose & Chase Huglin. The tour kicks off on November 3rd and runs through December 4th. THE SOMEWHERE BEFORE CHRISTMAS TOUR 11/03/16 Toronto, ON @ Hard Luck Bar 11/04/16 Philadelphia, PA @ Voltage Lounge 11/05/16 Cambridge, MA @ Middle East Downstairs 11/06/16 New York, NY @ Webster Hall (Studio) 11/08/16 Cleveland, OH @ The Foundry 11/09/16 Detroit, MI @ The Crofoot (Pike Room) 11/10/16 Columbus, OH @ Park Street Saloon 11/11/16 Chicago, IL @ Reggie’s Rock Club 11/12/16 Burnsville, IN @ The Garage 11/13/16 St. Louis, MO @ Fubar 11/18/16 Orangevale, CA @ The Boardwalk 11/19/16 Van Nuys, CA @ White Oak Music 11/20/16 Anaheim, CA @ Chain Reaction 11/22/16 Mesa, AZ @ Nile Theatre 11/23/16 Albuquerque, NM @ Blu Phoenix 11/25/16 San Antonio, TX @ The Korova 11/26/16 Ft. Worth, TX @ Tomcats West 11/27/16 Houston, TX @ Scout Bar 11/29/16 Orlando, FL @ Backbooth [Read More]

The Fame Riot announce Fall Tour Dates and release new music video

October 18, 2016

One of our recently featured bands, The Fame Riot have announced a new Fall Tour. The band which features the fabulous brothers, Liz Scarlett and Shazam “Tea Time” Watkins will be hitting the road next month alongside garage punk label-mates, RADKEY for a fall tour. Kicking off on November 11th in Colorado Springs, CO, the 25-date run will hit most major markets, wrapping up in Chicago, IL on December 13th. A full list of dates can be seen below. 2016 Tour Dates: w/ Radkey 11/11 – Colorado Springs, CO – The Black Sheep 11/13 – Boise, ID – Neurolux 11/16 – Seattle, WA – High Dive 11/17 – Portland, OR – Hawthorne Theatre 11/18 – Eugene, OR – The Boreal 11/19 – San Jose, CA – The Ritz 11/20 – San Francisco, CA – Neck Of The Woods – Downstairs 11/21 – Los Angeles CA – Resident 11/22 – San Diego, CA – Soda Bar 11/23 – Phoenix, AZ – 191 Toole 11/25 – El Paso, TX -Lowbrow Palace 11/26 – Dallas, TX – Sundown @ Granada Theater [Read More]

Country/Pop Artist ABI will be supporting Pentatonix and US The Duo on 2nd leg of World Tour

October 13, 2016

Nashville based Country/Pop Artist ABI is gearing up to head out on the 2nd leg of the Pentatonix World Tour as support with Us The Duo. The 22 date tour will kick off on October 17th in San Jose, CA, and will wrap up in Houston, TX on November 22nd, 2016. You can pick up tickets by heading over to http://bandsintown.com/abiann. The Midland, TX native is successfully balances a rigorous schedule at Belmont University in Nashville studying Business Entrepreneurship, as well as her touring, songwriting and appearances. Abi has an extreme passion for charity, is an anti-bully activist and has headlined several anti bully rallies across the US. The Fire Station named for Abi in Nogal, NM is scheduled to open this Fall or early Spring. She is an avid scuba diver, surfer, swimmer, racer driver, spinner, markswoman, is fluent in French and has traveled to well over 40 countries in her 19 Years. Abi is currently in the studio recording new music, which is expected to release in early 2017. Watch ABI video for Truck Candy: Make [Read More]