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The Kenneths guarantees to be one of the Warped Tour highlights this summer

May 26, 2015

Sometimes when things are going a little crazy, I will pull out my old box of cassettes that are filled with mixtapes from my school years. There is just something that about listening to my old Ramones, The Clash, Social Distortion, Cure songs that will just make everything alright. I don’t need to dig deep for those mixtapes when I can crank up the Kenneths loud. Their new song Cool As You will have you screaming in punk rock delight. Check out the new song: It is an amazing track and I found myself in a time warp as I listen to them but then excitedly realized that I would be seeing them this summer out on Warped Tour! The band explains, “”Cool As You” is about seeing all the cool kids and just wishing you could fit in, and be hip. Even though it’s actually far better to be an outcast and a misfit. You work harder, and end up doing way better. The cool kids at school peak way too early.” The song is [Read More]

Interview with Ryan of Requiem at NAMM and catch them out on the Where Darkness Plays Tour

February 13, 2015

During NAMM we had the chance to catch up with so many great artists. We ran into Ryan Heggum of Requiem and he gave us a quick update on what they are working on. Check out the interview here: Requiem are gearing up to set out on tour with Farewell, My Love for the Where Darkness Plays Tour. Tour dates are listed below: March 14 – Fresno, CA @ Blackbeards March 15 – Santa Cruz, CA @ The Catalyst March 16 – Las Vegas, NV @ Backstage Bar (21+) March 18 – Bakersfield, CA @ Jerry’s Pizza March 19 – San Diego, CA @ House of Blues (Voodoo Room) March 20 – Anaheim, CA @ Chain Reaction March 21 – Van Nuys, CA @ White Oak Music March 22 – Phoenix, AZ @ Joe’s Grotto Make sure to get your tickets to the show and we hope to see you out there! You will be glad you did. They have such an infectious sound that will have you begging for more. You can visit their social [Read More]

Ashestoangels release video for Heavy Words and Hollow Bones

November 19, 2014

Our favorite Gothic Punk Rock band Ashestoangels have released another video from their album, Horror Cult. This time it is for their song, Heavy Words and Hollow Bones. Check it out here: The video really has me excited to see them live! It really gives you a taste of what it would be like to catch their highly energetic sets! Crilly says, “We spent the summer out on the road and we took along a couple of friends to film it. We tried to put together a video that captures how much fun those shows were. This is one of our favourite songs to play from the new record and I think we’ve made a video that does it justice.” . If you don’t already have it, be sure to pick up Horror Cult. It is an amazing album from start to finish. Beware, this album will definitely haunt you but in a GOOD WAY! I love it! This is they type of album that you will play from start to finish and find yourself with it on repeat. [Read More]

HERE IT IS! Ashestoangels release anticipated album album Horror Cult

October 31, 2014

Today is the day for the release by Gothic Punk Rock band Ashestoangels of their album, Horror Cult. This album is amazing from start to finish. There is no better day to release this musical gem than Halloween. It is like all the ghosts and spirits are ready to rise from the dead and rock out in appreciation for this music. Beware, this album will definitely haunt you but in a GOOD WAY! I love it! Today they have released another video. This time for their song, Bury Us In Black. Crilly had this to say about the song, Bury Us In Black” is one of the most personal songs on the record; I wrote it at a real low point. When I wrote those words and those chords I didn’t know if anything I ever wrote was going to make it out in a song. But I guess it didn’t matter much, I had to get it on the page. Made me feel better. If anyone can find some kind of solace in my words then I [Read More]

Pink Slips gives punk rock a welcoming synthpop facelift

October 13, 2014

Today our music scene contains a never ending list of genres or subgenres but what we really are missing is a rekindling of our love for punk rock and synth. Imagine a young band that brings to life your love of 90’s synth pop music and wraps it deliciously in young spirited punk rock. No need to dream about it, because Pink Slips is the answer to your wishes. The LA based punk rock band, Pink Slips is fronted by 17 year old Grace McKagan. Yes, the name might sound familiar, she is the daughter of Duff McKagan (GUNS N’ ROSES/VELVET REVOLVER/WALKING PAPERS). In addition to Grace, the band features Keenan Bevens and Trent Peltz and they have recently released their infectiously catchy 6 song EP, Say L’or Venus which is available on iTunes here. Grace’s vocals remind me of a blend of Debbie Harry, Kim Wilde and modern day Taylor Momsen. She brings out such a fun flirty side to her music. It is charismatic, edgy and invigorating. The EP starts right off with my favorite [Read More]

Check out the video for Happy from Fights and Fires and pick up their new split 7″

October 11, 2014

UK’s Fights and Fires have just released their new split 7″ with Germany’s Idle Class. The Split is a coming together of two of Europe’s hardest working punk rock bands, who also happen to be really great friends. The 7inch will be the final release of the bands Swedish label home, Blackstar Foundation. Fights and Fires have just released their video for their song Happy and you can check it out here: The two bands set off on a joint headline tour throughout Europe at the end of October: 16.10.2014 – ESSEN, DE @ PANIC ROOM 17.10.2014 – KIEL, DE @ SCHAUBUDE 18.10.2014 – WEIMAR, DE @ GERBER 3 19.10.2014 – LEIPZIG @ KARL HELGA 21.10.2014 – BIELEFELD @ UEBERSEECONTAINER 22.10.2014 – MÜNSTER, DE @ SPUTNIKCAFE 23.10.2014 – KOBLENZ, DE @ JAM CLUB 24.10.2014 – FRANKFURT, DE @ EXZESS 25.10.2014 – NAMUR, BE @ LE TEMPLE ’If you’re not having fun, then what’s the point in working this hard? is the motto Fights And Fires live by. Music is an art form designed to be shared and [Read More]

Ashestoangels release another new music videos from upcoming album Horror Cult

October 8, 2014

Gothic Punk Rock band Ashestoangels from the UK have released another music video for their song Run which is off their upcoming album, Horror Cult which was produced by William Control. About the new video, “We set out to just make a straight performance video for this song, but when we arrived at the location it just spiraled out of control. Before we knew it we were sharpening sickle and chasing the residents around the farm with an axe. As you do. Maybe we watch too many horror movies…: .Check out the new video here: In case you missed the first two videos, check them out below: The first is Six Six Six and Crilly explains, “It’s been a while since we’ve released anything new so we knew we had to deliver something intense. The song is like a prelude to the whole album, it’s frantic and energetic and the video is a visual representation of that. We didn’t want to distract with a storyline, just the four of us in a room letting the world know [Read More]