Born out of roller derby in Dallas, Texas in 2008, Scary Cherry and the Bang Bangs have been hitting hard ever since. Recently winning the OurStage MTV Partners grand prize, The Microsoft 7 competition and honored on the BEST OF 2009 LOUD and LOCAL show on Dallas’s rock station, 97.1 The Eagle. Scary Cherry and the Bang Bangs are notching their world champion belt 1 show, 1 fan, 1 competition at a time.Scary Cherry and the Bang Bangs will leave you screaming for more with their Texas size stage attitude and persona. TXPUNK.COM agrees, stating, “Opening for The Misfits at House of Blues, Scary Cherry and the Bang Bangs are nothing short of explosive in sound and stage performance.”The band ...
Sick Spider is an American alternative rock band from Portland, Oregon, United States comprising Tim Lash (guitar and drums) and Marc Broude (bass and vocals). They formed in 2010 and quickly disbanded after recording a series of demos. In 2011 the band released a self-titled album featuring 9 of 17 demos recorded at Portland's Jackpot! Recording Studio....
GAUNTLET HAIR is: Andy R. (guitar, vocals) Craig Nice (drums). They have been making music together since they were fifteen years old. They are currently playing live with Doran Robischon (guitar) and Matthew Daniels (bass). Recently signed to Dead Oceans, they released a self-titled full-length album in 2011. Over the last year and a half, Gauntlet Hair has seen its noise-pop anthems released on 7"s by tastemaker labels Forest Family ("I Was Thinking..." b/w "Our Scenery") and Mexican Summer ("Out, Don't..." b/w "Heave") respectively. And with the self-titled debut, the duo of...
Since forming in Atlanta over a decade ago, instrumental electronic rock band STS9 has experienced a meteoric rise to the forefront of the international music scene. Consistently ranked among Pollstar Magazine’s list of top-grossing touring acts, STS9 continues to average nearly 5,000 tickets per city, boasting a genre defying list of opening acts such as Bassnectar, Ghostland Observatory, The Glitch Mob, Thievery Corporation, Pretty Lights, Big Boi of Outkast and countless others. The band’s most recent tour culminated with two sold out performances at the legendary Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Morrison, Colorado, with 18,000 fans on-hand to experience the audio-visual force that is STS9....
"Dark Indie Folk meets Outlaw Country when The Sudden Passion breaks out the Acoustic Guitars and Lo-Fi Synths to sing you sleazy tales of the road. " The Sudden Passion started off in 2005 as a collection M. Palermo's (of Electro group Femme Fatality) Indie/Alt-Country demo tracks. The songs share the stories of his tour adventures, love sagas, and tales of barroom brawls. While all the ditties were originally showcased as solo/acoustic, the project had evolved into a full 4 piece band featuring Matt Henderson (ex Still Life) on bass, Shane Fabulous (Midnight Dance Craze, Femme ...
Introducing Haken, one of the most exciting sounds to emerge from the modern progressive movement. Formed in 2007, Haken is a virtuoso and eclectic progressive rock/metal band from London, England, comprising some of the country's finest young musicians. Within months of their first show in July 2007, Haken were billed in support of Riverside (Inside Out) at Camden’s prestigious Underworld. Since then they have performed headlining sets to packed houses around London, including several sold-out shows at "the best live music venue in south-west London", The Peel in K...
During the last dark days of Nirvana in 1994, tapes of Dave Grohl's solo demos circulated among alt-rock royalty. Greg Dulli commented positively about them in more than one place, but few suspected that these homemade tapes would launch one of the biggest modern rock bands of the post-grunge era. As it turns out, that’s exactly what Grohl’s Foo Fighters became, perhaps the one band of the alt-rock revolution to enjoy continual success on the charts and on the road without a dip in popularity. It was this consistency that distinguished the Foos; other bands burned brighter or had bigger hits, but Grohl's band -- which coalesced into a permanent lineup around the group’s third album -- always climbed into the uppe...
Coldplay is a British alternative rock band, formed in London, United Kingdom in 1997. The band comprises vocalist and pianist Chris Martin, lead guitarist Jonny Buckland, bassist Guy Berryman, and drummer Will Champion.Having released four successful albums, (all of which debuted at #1 on the UK album chart) Coldplay have also achieved great success with their singles, such as Yellow, Speed Of Sound, the Grammy-winning Clocks and the US and UK #1 single Viva La Vida.Frontman Chris Martin credits 1980s Norwegian pop band a-ha for inspiring him to form his own band.Coldplay’s early material was often compared to that of Jeff Buckley and Radiohead, while also drawing comparisons to U2 and Travis. S...
How do you write a bio about a musician who has spent more than 30 years defying musical conventions? You could trot out all the clichéd rock-critic terms: seminal, hyperbole, incendiary, eponymous, masterful, achingly poignant, priceless, alt-country, old-school, outlaw. Some of those might even fit if you shoehorned them into context.Howe Gelb long has been saddled with such titles as "godfather of alt-country" and "elder ambassador of desert rock." When confronted with such accolades, he clears his throat, amused and a little embarrassed, and he ponders. His summer-sun squint turns into a twinkle when he finally asks his questioner, "What do you think of it?" In three...
About them The Ebertbrothers are Axel and Michael Ebert, an artist duo living and working in Berlin. They started to collaborate in 2006, first creating video art pieces, then moving more towards audiovisual performances. Their ...
It would be almost too easy and obvious to describe A Day To Remember as the creators of one of the unforgettable rock albums of 2007, but that wouldn’t make it any less true. Hailing from Ocala, Florida, the five members of A Day To Remember have crafted a unique blend of what can best be called “pop-mosh”—a potent combination of ultra-high energy and tart-sweet melodies. You can hear the melodic chaos in its full glory on For Those Who Have Heart, their debut album on Victory Records.A Day To Remember aren’t exactly the new kids in the pit. All of the band members had played in the Ocala music scene for years until 2003, when the band in its current incarnation came together. Singe...
Every Time I Die have never been an easy act to categorize and that’s one of the key reasons why the band’s fans have never turned their back on this innovative act’s unique brand of music. While the band started out in the late ’90s hardcore scene, over the past decade they’ve continued to evolve and push the boundaries of heavy music, a process that’s culminating with their sixth full-length Ex Lives. Recorded by Joe Barresi (Tool, Queens Of The Stone Age) Ex Lives sees the band—vocalist Keith Buckley, guitarists Jordan Buckley and Andy Williams, drummer Ryan Leger—coming together to create the most forward-thinking album of their career. “Everything about this re...
When I was twenty-three I had a waking vision of a creature trying to get inside my apartment. At the time I couldn’t tell if it was malevolent or bent on my destruction since it would not speak but only scrabbled at the windows and beat on the walls. Whatever it was, it had wings and was terrifying. All night I piled furniture in front of the door to keep it from getting in, which seemed to work. I should mention that I also had a fever and was taking exotic narcotics to deal with it. The upshot of this episode was that I dropped out of school and began to write songs, to play music. This was not music that ever traveled, at least not for many years (my lower-class, small town upbringing ensured I had absolutely no ambition), but it ...
“Keep your head up, kid/I know you can swim/But you’ve got to move your legs…”March 2011 – a ship on the River Thames in London. Though the weather is unusually clement for this time of year, the waters beneath us continue to ripple at a seasonal gallop, rocking the ship’s hull back and forth in a rhythmic canter. Billy McCarthy and Eric Sanderson, the engine room behind Brooklyn, New York’s We Are Augustines, are themselves no strangers to turbulent waters. McCarthy in particular, whose volatile upbringing is candidly documented in both his band’s biographical notes and the lyrics of his songs, has felt himself frequently capsized by the vagaries of life. Having spent much of his...
Staind dove into bleaker recesses than ever before and surfaced with their heaviest and most hypnotic album to date, STAIND, their self-titled, seventh studio album. The multi-platinum Massachusetts hard rock outfit—Aaron Lewis, Mike Mushok, and Johnny "Old School" April—pushed itself to the very brink. There was struggle and strife, but, as a result, Staind constructed a collection of chaotically melodic songs that hearken back to their 1999 major label debut, Dysfunction, while wielding an instrumental and lyrical prowess that could only be cultivated by 16 years of writing, recording, and touring together.Along the way, the band forged a melodic musical maelstrom that served as solace for fan...
Few rock groups of the '80s broke down as many musical barriers and were as original as the Red Hot Chili Peppers. Creating an intoxicating new musical style by combining funk and punk rock together (with an explosive stage show to boot), the Chili Peppers spawned a slew of imitators in their wake, but still managed to be the leaders of the pack by the dawn of the 21st century. The roots of the band lay in a friendship forged by three school chums, Anthony Kiedis, Michael Balzary, and Hillel Slovak, while they attended Fairfax High School in California back in the late '70s/early '80s. While Balzary and Slovak showed great musical promise (on trumpet and guitar, respectively), Kiedis focused on poetry and acting during his high-school ...
Introducing...DeAndre Wright Gospel. R&B.Hip Hop, Rock, Pop and Soul Inspired. Such words precisely define up and coming pop artist DeAndre Wright whose debut single “Freedom Cry” is making an impression in the changing world of music, gaining a buzz in the ears of consumers and industry vets alike. She is the new artist to watch! Born and raised in Houston, Tx and singing since the age of 6, DeAndre Wright has been gifted as both a songstress and songwriter. The music she pens is inspired ...
District Down is one of the most highly anticipated bands of 2010 for the Greater Toronto Area. With melodic riffs and hard hitting choruses, they are surely to be one of the most talked about bands of new year. Undergoing many musician changes this band has been quite a few years in the making. Seeing many faces come and go their unique edge has developed into a fury of like minded tracks for the draining economy. With the release of their self titled EP, District Down will be a band to watch for ...
Todd Berry was born and raised in Muncie Indiana. Todd born legally blind but not once has it held him back from the first and the last thing on his mind ---music. Todd has been singing since the age of nine. Todd has been influenced by several artists including Elvis Presley, Garth Brooks, Metallica, Big & Rich, Huey Lewis, Lynard Skynard and more. Todd also writes and produces original music of his and other artists. Todd performs a wide variety of music ranging from 50s & 60s Classic Rock...
Foolish Reply has a short story behind the band, as it started back in the highschool years of Kyle Goodwin. He had just started learning guitar a few years prior, and was completely obsessed with writing and playing assorted types of rock music. After writing several songs on his own, he began his search for the percussion addition to his musical endeavor... go to FoolishReply.com for the rest of the story!...
Hello,My name is Maya Miko... welcome to my world :).. I was born in 1987,on the 21st of february, There were a lot of key moments in my childhood that shaped out the person I am today, The passing of my dad, the constant moving around, the new faces and cultures. I stumbled through life, living each day as it came, jumping into things and hoping for the best.Some might say am still like that, I am not one of those stable people who write lists and have plans and clear directions...I am a mess. insecure, full of doubt and constantly holding back coz of fear of failure how I've made this far is simply one of the reasons i believe in a greater being watching over me.Theres a lot am unsure about a lot i don't understand I've got que...
Sin MG hails from the Southside of Chicago and lurks in the shadows of the Chicago underground music scene. Founding members, Sinclair and Parsons, amalgamate their styles with only one main object; Embrace the Darkness Within. Sin MG offers listeners a mix of sounds that include heavy guitars (6 & 7 string), grooving bass, hard hitting-drums, thick orchestrations as well as powerful vocals that will have you on the edge of your seat. Sin MG explores topics in dark subjects such as death, anger and vengeance which allow the listener to embrace their own darkness. Their debut album is scheduled for release in 2011 with singles now available through Amazon, CDBaby and iTunes....
Dayton OH’s The Devil Wears Prada (TDWP) are getting set to release their sophomore effort Plagues this coming August on Rise Records. The new album Plagues, a follow up to 2006’s Dear Love: A Beautiful Discord, furthers the band’s metal driven, synth-laden dual vocal attack with unexpected twists and turns in composition, larger melodies and a more focused aggression but no less savage. Anticipation for the release has been building, and a two page feature is slated in Alternative Press, who listed TDWP in their “100 Bands You Need To Know” issue proclaiming that the band is “Shape-shifting metalcore.” Plagues will feature guest vocals from vocalist Craig Owens of Chiodos, whom the ...
Carina Round has carved a singular path in music with her inimitable voice and stirring compositions. Her uncompromising vision and thrilling versatility have garnered her an immensely passionate fan base that includes many artists. Her forthcoming album, due out in Spring 2012, features some of her notable champions including Smashing Pumpkins’ front man Billy Corgan who contributes guitar to ‘Got To Go (The L.A Song)’ and the legendary Dave Stewart and Brian Eno who co-wrote the track ‘The Secret of Drowning’. Carina is giving everyone an early taste of the thrills to come with her new single ‘The Last Time&rsquo...
If you put your ear to the street, you can hear the rumble of the world in motion; people going to and from work, to school, to the grocery store. You may even hear the whisper of their living rooms, their conversation, their complaints, and if you're lucky, their laughter. If you're almost anywhere in America , you'll hear something different, something special, something you recognize but haven't heard in a long time. It is the sound of a real celebration. It is not New Year's, and it is not a political convention. It is neither a prime time game-show, nor a music video countdown, bloated...
Bradford James Cox (born May 15, 1982) is an American musician best known as the lead singer and guitarist of Atlanta, Georgia-based psychedelic and ambient band Deerhunter. He also pursues a solo career under the moniker Atlas Sound. Cox formed Deerhunter with drummer Moses Archuleta in 2001. The band has released 5 LPs along with several singles and EPs. Atlas Sound is a name Cox has used since he was ten to refer to his own music, but his first full-length produced under the name was Let the Blind Lead Those Who Can See but Cannot Feel, released in 2008. Cox's method of creating music is stream-of-consciousness, and he does not write lyrics in advance."Atlas Sound" is the musical solo project of Cox, although he has...
"More than meets the eye", "Diamond in the rough" are all understatements when mentioning Lola Monroe. Born Fershgenet Melaku, Fershgenet meaning "Fruit of Heaven"; Melaku meaning "Angel'. Lola Monroe formerly known as "Angel Lola Luv" born in Ethiopia, raised in Washington D.C.'s Garfield Terrace. No stranger to struggle Lola has been grinding to provide for herself since the age of 15. At the ...age of 12, Lola began writing poems and songs, using music as an escape and a form of expression. In 2006 she met photographer Mike Styles and her current manager Michelle Vieyra. She took the rap industry by storm as a model. Also made her acting debut in the...
A plane ticket brought Tobias Jesso (Guitars & Vocals), formerly of The Sessions, to Los Angeles by way of Vancouver. Armed with his bass and new material, Tobias set off to start a band better suited to his freshly written tracks, and so began HoneyChild and their journey to recording Nearer The Earth."The formation of the band was a total whirlwind" says Noah Gersh (Guitars, Banjo, Mandolin, & Vocals). The band is currently comprised of Jesso, Gersh, Erik Donley (Vocals & Guitar), Jamie Schefman (Bass & Vocals), Lance Piebenga (Keys), and Rheese Detrow (Drums). Large and diverse, HoneyChild is group of musicians from all walks of life, hence, Detrow, who they found at some bar ...
PJ Harvey's new album was recorded in a 19th Century church in Dorset, on a cliff-top overlooking the sea. It was created with a cast of musicians including such long-standing allies as Flood, John Parish, and Mick Harvey. It is the eighth PJ Harvey album, following 2007's acclaimed White Chalk, and the Harvey/Parish collaboration A Woman A Man Walked By. Such are the bare facts. But what is remarkable about Let England Shake is bound up with its music, its abiding atmosphere - and in particular, its words. If Harvey's past work might seem to draw on direct emotional experience, this new album is rather different. Its songs centre on both her home country, and events further afield in which it has embroiled itse...
