2015 surely had plenty of indie rock artists around the globe making big noise through social media. Whether they belong to any of the genre’s myriad varieties—dreamy, grungy, folky, jangly, or anything in between—these artists simply deliver what the mainstream fails to offer. Since I’ve started reviewing new music, I …
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JJ Appleton and Jason Ricci to Continue “Dirty Memory” Tour – Acoustic Blues Duo Adds 5 More Dates
Prior to 2015, New York City-based guitarist/singer/songwriter/music producer JJ Appleton was known primarily for rock and pop. Harmonica player/singer Jason Ricci is something of a Blues legend — he has won dozens of music awards (including a Grammy) and has long been considered among the top living harmonica players in …
Read More »New music video by Charming Timur
Charming Timur has released a new music video for the song The Uplift from the upcoming new album, titled “So Much So Little So Little So Much”.
Read More »How I Took My Music on the Road
Many aspiring musicians dream about selling out concert halls and singing in front of huge crowds but in most cases performers’ beginnings are a lot humbler. I think most artists choose this frightening, insecure and often demoralizing path not because they dream of getting rich but because they want to …
Read More »Gallery: Shadowboxers with Special Guests Hunter Hayes and Ivory Lane at The Basement East Nashville, TN 12/23/15
Adelitas Way Announces Dates Of “The Bad Reputation Tour”
Chart topping, Hard Rock band Adelitas Way have announced the dates for “The Bad Reputation Tour” which features special guests Failure Anthem, Through The Fire, & Eye On Attraction. The tour kicks off on January 16th in Scottsdale, Arizona and works it’s way throughout the United States wrapping up on …
Read More »Top 10 Hard Rock/Heavy Metal Albums of 2015
2015 has been a head-banger’s dream. We’ve seen release after release of deep cuts, emotional lyrics, and heavy riffs that you can feel deep in your core. Trying to go through all the amazing albums to come out this year and pick out the very best is nearly impossible. I …
Read More »JR JR at Peabody Opera House in St. Louis, MO 12.17.15
Interview: Everything Ever
Everything Ever is a punk band on the journey of making straightforward music without the gimmicks. Passionate about their roots in Staten Island, bassist John Trotta and singer/guitarist Andrew Paladino (a.k.a ‘Dino’), continue to push forward despite a devastating setback earlier this year when they were robbed of $6,000 …
Read More »Gallery: Cage The Elephant at The Basement East Nashville 12/19/15
Amanda Markley Releases Christmas Mashup Video Treat for the Holidays
Seattle-based pop singer/songwriter Amanda Markley has just dropped a Christmas treat for her fans with her spirited and soulful mashup of two holiday classics, “Do You Hear What I Hear?” and “O Come All Ye Faithful,” which can be seen here. For the video, Amanda paired up with friend and …
Read More »Christopher The Conquered is Set to Release New EP “I’m Not That Famous Yet” on January 29
Singer/songwriter Christopher The Conquered is set to release his new EP I’m Not That Famous Yet on January 29, 2016. The four song EP is a sampling of material that showcases select material from his debut full-length I’m Giving Up On Rock & Roll that is slated for release in …
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