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Punk/Metalcore band, Illuminate Me announces tour dates in June!

May 28, 2014

Get ready and mark your calendars! Punk/Metalcore band, Illuminate Me has announced several tour dates this June. Their debut album I have Become a Corpse will be out later this summer via Tragic Hero Records and will feature some of the best guest vocalists in the business such as Garrett Rapp from The Color Morale, Jerry Roush from Glass Cloud and formerly of Of Mice & Men and Lander Tewers of The Plot In You. Tour Dates are as follows: June 9 – Planet Sarbez St. Augustine, FL June 10 – A&M Theater Panama City, FL June 11 – The Shed Dothan, AL June 12 – Greelight Sound Studio Augusta, GA June 13 – TBA June 14 – Ground Control Spartanburg, SC June 15 – The Masquerade Atlanta, GA Check out their music video for Apples to Whoranges featuring Jerry Roush from Glass Cloud. Make sure to visit their social media sites and stay up to date on their latest news. ~ Marisol Information & Links: Facebook: Twitter:

Knee High Fox tears it up at The Boardwalk with their fierce set!

May 26, 2014

We are still recovering from the incredible night of music on Friday at The Boardwalk in Orangevale, CA. It was an awesome night and Powerman5000 unleashed their energetic set and 9Electric killed it as well with their electronic rock. Now we can’t forget to tell you about one of the coolest sets of the night, Knee High Fox from Los Angeles. This was the first time I had heard of Knee High Fox but definitely not the last! They were incredible. You have Simon Nagel on bass who is incredible at engaging the crowd through his eye contact, making that solid connection that fuels their energy. Neal Tiemann on guitar was delivering a heavy set, headbanging like the rest of us and treating us to his sweet backing vocals. Matt Hankle on drums shines his character through his stage presence as he bangs out some fast precision drumming. Then front and center you are captivated by the vocals of their frontwoman Christine Connolly. She is incredible and has a fantastic vocal capabilities as she takes you from [Read More]

AM Taxi releases video for new song, Central Standard Time off forthcoming EP, King Of The Pond

May 22, 2014

Allow me to reintroduce you to your favorite band, AM Taxi. Yes they might have been away from the music scene for a bit, but they are back, better than ever and ready to pick up where they left off. I still remember the first time I ever heard AM Taxi was back in 2010 as they opened up for Spill Canvas at Slim’s. You can read all about that night here: AM TAXI at Slim’s. AM Taxi is: Adam Krier: Vocals/Guitar Jason Schultejann: Bass Chris Smith: Drums/Back up Vocals Jay Marino: Guitar/Back up Vocals Chicago based AM Taxi has one of the most refreshing sounds of old school punk blended with a twist of modern pop. I have been playing my You Don’t Stand a Chance CD almost weekly since the first time I got it several years ago. Fed Up, The Mistake, Dead Street and Charissa are on rotation for my daily playlist. Now we have new music by AM Taxi as they are set to release their new EP King of the Pond [Read More]

Interview with Forrest Day and catch them live at The Viper Room on May 15th!

May 9, 2014

Not many bands today can boast of an audience that has interests ranging from ska, funk, jazz, punk, hip hop, rap and so much more. One band that is certain to draw an eclectic crowd who are pure music lovers of all styles of genres is Forrest Day. Forrest Day is our Bay Area treasure of a band but their fanbase has rapidly grown and they have fans from all over the country and even internationally. One thing is for sure, when you see them perform live, you are instantly hooked. When you listen to their album or hear their songs, you love them but when you see them live, the love affair intensifies, the heat is raised and you are just head over heels in lusty love with their sound. It is truly indescribable. Forrest Day is going to be heading down to perform at The Viper Room in Hollywood, May 15th at 8 pm. Do whatever you can to get yourself there, because it will definitely be a night to remember. We had [Read More]

Reel Big Fish announce Summer Tour Dates for US and Europe

May 8, 2014

The ska-punk band, Reel Big Fish have a busy summer ahead of them as they announce tour dates to include the U.S. and Europe. For the tour, they are bringing along the NJ band, Survay Says! for the crazy ride. The band will be out in support of their latest LP release, Candy Coated Fury. Check out the upcoming tour schedule: 6/5/14: Oklahoma City, OK – Bricktown Music Hall 6/9/14: Sioux Falls, SD – The District 6/10/14: Minneapolis, MN – Mill City Nights 6/11/14: Iowa City, IA – Blue Moose 6/12/14: Kalamazoo, MI – District Square 6/13/14: Lansing, MI – The Loft 6/14/14: Toronto, ON – Opera House 6/15/14: London, ON – London Music Hall 6/21/14: Montebello, QC – Montebello Marina: Amnesia Rockfest http://www.amnesiarockfest.com/ 6/22/14: Portland, ME – Port City Music Hall 6/23/14: Northampton, MA – Pearl Street 6/26/14: Little Rock, AR – Juanita’s 6/27/14; Dallas, TX – Trees 6/29/14: Houston, TX – House of Blues Houston ————————————————————– July 6th – Sonisphere – Knebworth Park Stevenage, UK July 9th – Wedgewood Rooms – Portsmouth, UK [Read More]

Pop Punk band, Sundials set to kick off their tour on May 9th!

May 5, 2014

Pop Punk infused band Sundials from Richmond, VA finished recording their debut EP set to release out on Topshelf Records and now are gearing up for a tour. They will be kicking off their tour on May 9th with a stop at The Odditorium in Asheville, NC. Make sure to check the tour dates listed below so you can see when they are coming to a venue near you. Their new EP which is scheduled for a release date later this year, was recorded at Noisy Little Critter in West Chester, PA with producer Mark Bardzick. The band’s latest LP, a collection of songs from previous 7-inches and unreleased material, titled Always Whatever, was released in 2013 by Asian Man Records. Check out the tour dates: 5.9.14 Asheville, NC @ The Odditorium 5.10.14 Lexington, KY @ The Green Lantern 5.11.14 Memphis, TN @ Crosstown Arts 5.12.14 Little Rock, AK @ Hollow House 5.13.14 Oklahoma City, OK @ The HiLo 5.14.14 Kansas City, MO @ Art Closet Studios 5.15.14 Moline, IL @ The Beer Stube 5.16.14 Minneapolis, MN [Read More]

The Hollywood Kills release new lyric video for “Loose Change”

April 24, 2014

The Hollywood Kills have been on my playlist daily since it’s release. You can read our review of their EP “Coming Of Age” here. As I mentioned before, “The Hollywood Kills new EP, “Coming of Age” should be marketed as the instant mood elevator! Who needs antidepressants when you have an EP filled with 5 songs that will get you out of any funk you could ever be in. I love music that makes you feel so alive and takes you to even a new found level of euphoric bliss.” The Hollywood Kills may be from Nashville, TN but they mean business with their rock n roll sound sprinkled with punk, pop and even Motown. You will be instantly hooked on this one. The EP was mixed and produced by the amazingly talented, Brian Virtue ( Deftones, Korn, Janes Addiction, Kiss, 30 Seconds to Mars, the list can go on and on). Members Brent Powelson, Preston Jackson, Johnny Angel and Dylan Rowe worked together to create a spectacular EP that will arouse all your sense. The Hollywood Kills have [Read More]