Max Fite Blends Rock and Blues for a Unique Sound By JOHN DALY Shake It On Down is the latest release from Max Fite and it hits all the right notes. Shake It On Down pulls together rock n roll, folk and blues for a unique sound. Complete with the great vocals from frontman Max Fitelson, it’s a winning sound that has broad appeal. Check … Continue reading Max Fite’s ‘Shake It On Down’ Hits All The Right Notes
By DOTTIE PARIS With a big sound, the Parisian group TALIA releases the EP Thugs They Look Like Angels and this trio has a lot going on. While the Foo Fighters have inspired many musicians, the likeness in sound and style is clear with Thugs They Look Like Angels, Talia’s brand new work, available on Oct. 16. It’s the third collection for TALIA and their … Continue reading French Band TALIA Brings Its Big Sound to the U.S. with new EP ‘Thugs They Look Like Angels’
By JOHN DALY The Slang has released an upbeat and full-sounding EP, precisely mastered and engineered to bring out the best this alt-rock duo has to offer. They’re both named John, but each prefer using one name, in this case Bobo and Newsome. Bobo the frontman has some powerful pipes much in the vein of U2’s Bono, and his multi-tasking brings a consistent and upbeat … Continue reading The Slang Release EP ‘Night and Day,’ A Driving and Upbeat Sound
Success No ‘Longshot’ For Trio By DOTTIE PARIS – The folk pop trio The Furious Seasons debuts its fifth album, Look West, is a reflective work that takes us out of the frenetic work a day world and into places we all long to go. The album, which drops next month, developed as the group played popular 3-piece shows throughout Southern California. The Furious Seasons … Continue reading Furious Seasons Drop Album ‘Look West’ on Oct. 7
By JOHN DALY Combining superbly alternative sounds with the artistry of modern day musicians, Sluka’s most recent album Introversions will come alive on the screen. Seattle-born Christopher Sluka — known as Sluka to fans — is taking on a big task, producing videos to go with each of the songs on his album, Introversions, and then releasing it on Blu-Ray. The release of the Blu-Ray … Continue reading Sluka Taking his Big Music to Blu-ray to Coincide with European Tour
By JOHN DALY – He Is Me debuts its single “Let It Drip,” but don’t let the name fool you, it’s a nicely paced, cool electronic tune. “Let It Drip” is the first single for the industrial-alternative duo of Steve Moore and Casey Braunger, otherwise known as Portland-based He Is Me. Industrial is the closest term attributable this electronic duo, who basically invent a new … Continue reading ‘Let It Drip,’ The New Single from He Is Me – A Journey into Industrial Alternative
By JOHN DALY – Winter Calling, the avant-garde rock band from Tampa, has a new album called FACES and it’s a creative effort that blends the style of YES with the latest in prog rock style. Check out Winter Calling on Soundcloud. If you’re looking for music that blends sweeping lyrical songs with amazing drumming and vocals, this second album from Winter Calling is appealing. … Continue reading Winter Calling Brings Refreshing Blast with New Album, ‘FACES’
By DOTTIE PARIS – Jared Kay captures the real struggles of adolescent angst in his new EP Live and Let Go. Will we survive heartbreak and breakups? Kay says yes. His inspiring work will help you get back on your feet and it might just save your friendships. Adult listeners could catch the fever as well, as Jared relays the world-weary concerns and then gives motivational … Continue reading Jared Kay and Everlost US Release ‘Live And Let Go’ – A Must-Have for Anyone Who Wants to Be Better
By DOTTIE PARIS – Part punk, part rock and pure innovation. The Departure releases its latest EP, Gateways. It’s a masterful work and there’s no doubt this talented crew has a long and successful road ahead. They’re all under the age of 25, with 22-year-old Ryan DeBlanc on vocals and guitar; 18-year-old Max Hedding on bass; 17-year-old Gavin Allein on drums 18-year-old Aidan McDonald on … Continue reading The Departure: Part Hardcore, Part Heartthrob and All Talent
Ultimate Jam Night is bringing Rock N Roll back to the Sunset Strip. Any night of the week in Los Angeles there are plenty of music shows going on, but Tuesday night is reserved for Whisky A Go Go and Ultimate Jam Night. The best in metal rockers and other styles of rock and roll musicians make the scene with recent shows including Lynch Mob, … Continue reading Ultimate Jam Night: Bringing Rock N Roll Back To Sunset Strip
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