tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-59425012645610956292023-11-16T09:44:58.359-08:00Brody Ramone: Live Your Life. Live Indie.Brody Ramonehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00544979930580857740noreply@blogger.comBlogger91125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942501264561095629.post-59543189100094775132017-06-06T15:57:00.001-07:002017-06-06T16:09:44.598-07:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirFQsfT1PlYsi3w-4qccX6AVSQyuFZ14NKPtqfLSV7Y72GMEwcihd6jlkILPA_fkJS_PolKWRjbFUHpbz8bt4XfaSBSc9AvSZgjPXOXhhOBr8EPvDbVte418UQwAZ_pf3mHZ7r9Xdv/s1600/UNSIGNED+TUESDAYS+LOGO.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="275" data-original-width="996" height="110" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirFQsfT1PlYsi3w-4qccX6AVSQyuFZ14NKPtqfLSV7Y72GMEwcihd6jlkILPA_fkJS_PolKWRjbFUHpbz8bt4XfaSBSc9AvSZgjPXOXhhOBr8EPvDbVte418UQwAZ_pf3mHZ7r9Xdv/s400/UNSIGNED+TUESDAYS+LOGO.png" width="400" /></a></div>
<br />
<br />
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="color: #999999;">Lately our hearts have been tragically wounded by gigantic
losses of so many music icons in the last year and a half. There seems to be an
unending shock to the system every few months when yet another legend passes
and it is gutting music fans. The worst part is that for those who love rock
and roll, it almost seems that there is no one to replace these icons.</span><br />
<span style="color: #999999;"></span><br />
<a name='more'></a><span style="color: #999999;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="color: #999999;">Ayron Jones sophomore album may just be the salve for Rock
& Roll heartbreak. This perhaps seems to be a bold statement but I digress
and say, go listen to his new album Audio Paint Job.</span><br />
<span style="color: #999999;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNxApRt-SrifkDMrj4CGg2yT_DXNCIiHGMr80F7e_vYvXTbZULkiSLq5JXzIcvaY1hL0YE7Q3SZq4Ao_R3ZdlRpfnlK-XoSqL7DWjIx91v48Hq5QHiig9YN4bn_VnqSyimyZauh_i3/s1600/Ayron+Jones+and+the+Way+%25231.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="639" data-original-width="960" height="212" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNxApRt-SrifkDMrj4CGg2yT_DXNCIiHGMr80F7e_vYvXTbZULkiSLq5JXzIcvaY1hL0YE7Q3SZq4Ao_R3ZdlRpfnlK-XoSqL7DWjIx91v48Hq5QHiig9YN4bn_VnqSyimyZauh_i3/s320/Ayron+Jones+and+the+Way+%25231.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>
<span style="color: #999999;">Jones released <i>Audio
Paint Job</i> on Friday, June 2nd and
this album is a remarkable rock & roll album that embodies a stunning mix
of all things, straight-up, American rock & roll. When listening to APJ you
will hear brush strokes of many genres and a plethora of sounds, fervor, and musical
takes across its soundscape. It has everything from Motown to psychedelic, hard
and alternative rock, and occasionally there is an amazingly seamless melding
of Hip Hop considering it is such a grinding guitar-driven rock album. What
Jones offers up is astonishing and it is a surprisingly long album at 14
tracks. </span><br />
<span style="color: #999999;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="color: #999999;">There undeniably is something for everyone's personal taste.
If you don't like a song or style, skip a song or two and be pleasantly
surprised. This is not to say that this album seems scattershot or songs were
thrown onto the album for filler. Jones appears to have a strong sense of self
and the music within him. In no way does the mixing of styles and genres come
off as pandering. Nor does it sound to be overly experimental or un-relatable.
If anything, <i>Audio Paint Job</i> is an
example of a musician that knows, enjoys, and has the talent to play all styles
of music entailed across rock & roll history. He does an extraordinary job
of making disparate musical puzzle pieces fit. </span><br />
<span style="color: #999999;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="color: #999999;">Jones' guitar work absolutely is the highlight of this
album. With influential nods and flourishes to</span><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="color: #999999;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj86i77nMI9bagfGSsBJQKory1g9jxpyx8wsOH3LmY0RhZ3_isUGvYTVKxifxcaoLlMQVOgsKBUeHWFkzFtDO47lI0S8VPTNHQQPzqiZK_qM6NqrvnRiqh7teChUuxI8KRRlMntbZQo/s1600/Ayron+Jones+and+the+Way+%25232.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="960" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj86i77nMI9bagfGSsBJQKory1g9jxpyx8wsOH3LmY0RhZ3_isUGvYTVKxifxcaoLlMQVOgsKBUeHWFkzFtDO47lI0S8VPTNHQQPzqiZK_qM6NqrvnRiqh7teChUuxI8KRRlMntbZQo/s320/Ayron+Jones+and+the+Way+%25232.jpg" width="320" /></a></span></div>
<span style="color: #999999;"> such icons as; Jimi Hendrix,
Stevie Ray Vaughn, Prince, being obvious in the forefront, but you can hear
flourishes of Mike McCready, Kurt Cobain, and Tom Morello at points.
Self-taught since the age of 13, he is a hard working regional favorite in the
Pacific Northwest, and this sophomore album may be the one that breaks him
nationally. However, do not underestimate the passion, dynamism, and power in
Jones' vocals. His singing may take a back seat to his guitar work but it
shouldn't, as his voice, whether howling or tender, certainly adds to the
muscle of this album. </span></div>
<span style="color: #999999;"><br /></span>
<br />
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="color: #999999;">Not to be overlooked is the fantastic rhythm section of
bassist Bob Lovelace or the drum work of Ehssan Kirimi that really adds a
vitality and richness to this marvelous composition. <i>Audio Paint Job</i> was in great hands being produced by scene veteran Dr.
Barrett Martin (Screaming Trees, Mad Season, Walking Papers) and mixed by the
legendary Jack Endino. (Nirvana, Soundgarden, L7)<u><o:p></o:p></u></span><br />
<span style="color: #999999;"><br /></span>
<span style="color: #999999;">Show him some love on his socials!</span><br />
<br />
<a href="https://twitter.com/AJandTheWay206" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: red;">Twitter</span></b></a><br />
<br />
<b><a href="https://www.facebook.com/ajandtheway/" target="_blank"><span style="color: red;">Facebook</span></a></b><br />
<b><br /></b>
<b><span style="color: red;"><a href="http://www.ajandtheway.com/" target="_blank">Official Site</a></span></b><br />
<b><br /></b>
<b><br /></b>
<b><br /></b>
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjs1gJg7jFsXn34zlxShiiU28jOtEHMh8bPOP4OOQFwYVNKyu8vFyGiWryGxGZISOfCcLOSK8iEn5cKg9FYxnkH9JmN-UHPxClymt7dwSRqeqv-bQf6Vu8wvlV4BoZWYOVPSUHihppI/s1600/Hunter.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="506" data-original-width="634" height="159" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjs1gJg7jFsXn34zlxShiiU28jOtEHMh8bPOP4OOQFwYVNKyu8vFyGiWryGxGZISOfCcLOSK8iEn5cKg9FYxnkH9JmN-UHPxClymt7dwSRqeqv-bQf6Vu8wvlV4BoZWYOVPSUHihppI/s200/Hunter.jpg" width="200" /></a><b><br /></b>
<br />
<div style="font-family: "times new roman"; margin: 0px;">
<span style="color: #999999; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">About Hunter:</span></b><span style="font-size: x-small;"> Hunter is a freelance music writer that concentrates on finding outstanding, unsigned, unknown and under appreciated bands from around the world and unabashedly wields them onto the unsuspecting and the great unwashed. His work has appeared on music sites kilScene (NYC/Brooklyn), Mother Church Pew (NYC), and East of Eighth (Nashville). One of his writings has even been shared and press quoted by a Grammy Nominated artist (Do the Grammy's even matter anymore?!) After a particularly difficult and surreal week of work about five years ago Hunter decided to search the dark, dusty corners and obscure underbelly of the Internet. It was after hearing one of the same 30 songs that a so called "New Rock" radio station played yet again on his way home. That is what started him n his quixotic quest. Since then through many seasons of bleeding ears, anguish, and many neurotic episodes, he has learned well how to hone the power of the Internet in his search. Along with that, he has a vast array of concerts and music rouges throughout the US and around the world, and his goal is to find some of the most unique, fresh, and kick you in the ear hole artists and bands. You can follow him on Twitter or Facebook (if you can find him!) About Hunter: Hunter is a freelance music writer that concentrates on finding outstanding, unsigned, unknown and under appreciated bands from around the world and unabashedly wields them onto the unsuspecting and the great unwashed. His work has appeared on music sites kilScene (NYC/Brooklyn), Mother Church Pew (NYC), and East of Eighth (Nashville). One of his writings has even been shared and press quoted by a Grammy Nominated artist (Do the Grammy's even matter anymore?!) After a particularly difficult and surreal week of work about five years ago Hunter decided to search the dark, dusty corners and obscure underbelly of the Internet. It was after hearing one of the same 30 songs that a so called "New Rock" radio station played yet again on his way home. That is what started him n his quixotic quest. Since then through many seasons of bleeding ears, anguish, and many neurotic episodes, he has learned well how to hone the power of the Internet in his search. Along with that, he has a vast array of concerts and music rouges throughout the US and around the world, and his goal is to find some of the most unique, fresh, and kick you in the ear hole artists and bands. You can follow him on Twitter or Facebook (if you can find him!)</span></span></div>
<span style="color: #999999;"></span><br /></div>
Brody Ramonehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00544979930580857740noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942501264561095629.post-18372149462160183852017-04-04T09:00:00.000-07:002017-04-04T09:00:05.054-07:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirFQsfT1PlYsi3w-4qccX6AVSQyuFZ14NKPtqfLSV7Y72GMEwcihd6jlkILPA_fkJS_PolKWRjbFUHpbz8bt4XfaSBSc9AvSZgjPXOXhhOBr8EPvDbVte418UQwAZ_pf3mHZ7r9Xdv/s1600/UNSIGNED+TUESDAYS+LOGO.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="88" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirFQsfT1PlYsi3w-4qccX6AVSQyuFZ14NKPtqfLSV7Y72GMEwcihd6jlkILPA_fkJS_PolKWRjbFUHpbz8bt4XfaSBSc9AvSZgjPXOXhhOBr8EPvDbVte418UQwAZ_pf3mHZ7r9Xdv/s320/UNSIGNED+TUESDAYS+LOGO.png" width="320" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div dir="auto" style="background-color: clear; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipbTcWWcHrSyV_u_e5F4OAJcK14_i5EsXmGxUIZUV8AAXJfaHMv5jV_S_itQaw0Bp8Ft39_bcHGgRya8ziwU6P2CqRem_JMb8a1H7Tw-lBBhY8DgOCINXDwzU_2igsS066kg_ZWfot/s1600/blog+wolf.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; color: #222222; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipbTcWWcHrSyV_u_e5F4OAJcK14_i5EsXmGxUIZUV8AAXJfaHMv5jV_S_itQaw0Bp8Ft39_bcHGgRya8ziwU6P2CqRem_JMb8a1H7Tw-lBBhY8DgOCINXDwzU_2igsS066kg_ZWfot/s320/blog+wolf.jpg" width="320" /></a><span style="color: #999999;">The alternative rock project of Manchester based producer and songwriter Mike Lawetto, Well Done You, has fashioned ‘Part Wolf’, a gritty but upbeat juggernaut of a song with a chorus that will be lodged in your head within seconds of your first listen.</span></div>
<div dir="auto" style="background-color: clear; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;">
</div>
<div dir="auto" style="background-color: clear; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;">
<span style="color: #999999;"><br /></span></div>
<div dir="auto" style="background-color: clear; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;">
<span style="color: #999999;">Part Wolf is one of the oldest tracks taken from the upcoming album, but acts as a *perfect* introduction to how the rest of the record will sound to listeners. The creation of the album has been a time consuming but very rewarding task for Mike, and more singles are due before summer, with an EP and the album to follow towards autumn, finally rounding the year off with another single release.</span></div>
<div dir="auto" style="background-color: clear; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;">
</div>
<div dir="auto" style="background-color: clear; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;">
<span style="color: #999999;"><br /></span></div>
<div dir="auto" style="background-color: clear; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;">
<span style="color: #999999;">Although it’s only been a few weeks since the official release for Well Done You, some recent airplay for the track on Kerrang! Radio, is definitely a promising sign, and I'm pretty sure there will be more after that!</span><br />
<span style="color: #999999;"><br /></span>
<span style="color: #999999;"><br /></span></div>
<div dir="auto" style="background-color: clear; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;">
<span style="color: #999999;">Show him some love on his socials!</span></div>
<div dir="auto" style="background-color: clear; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;">
<br /></div>
<div dir="auto" style="background-color: clear; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;">
<b><a href="http://www.twitter.com/welldoneyouband" target="_blank"><span style="color: red;">Twitter</span></a></b></div>
<div dir="auto" style="background-color: clear; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;">
<br /></div>
<div dir="auto" style="background-color: clear; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;">
<b><a href="https://www.facebook.com/welldoneyouband/" target="_blank"><span style="color: red;">Facebook</span></a></b></div>
<div dir="auto" style="background-color: clear; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;">
<br /></div>
<div dir="auto" style="background-color: clear; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;">
<b><span style="color: red;"><a href="http://welldoneyouband.com/" target="_blank">Official Site</a></span></b><br />
<b><br /></b>
<b><br /></b>
<b><br /></b>
<b><br /></b></div>
<iframe allowtransparency="true" frameborder="0" height="380" src="https://embed.spotify.com/?uri=spotify%3Atrack%3A1vyjNKYRPO2izbwrkTJJms" width="600"></iframe>
Brody Ramonehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00544979930580857740noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942501264561095629.post-62211537399409696752017-03-28T09:00:00.000-07:002017-03-28T09:00:19.488-07:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirFQsfT1PlYsi3w-4qccX6AVSQyuFZ14NKPtqfLSV7Y72GMEwcihd6jlkILPA_fkJS_PolKWRjbFUHpbz8bt4XfaSBSc9AvSZgjPXOXhhOBr8EPvDbVte418UQwAZ_pf3mHZ7r9Xdv/s1600/UNSIGNED+TUESDAYS+LOGO.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="110" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirFQsfT1PlYsi3w-4qccX6AVSQyuFZ14NKPtqfLSV7Y72GMEwcihd6jlkILPA_fkJS_PolKWRjbFUHpbz8bt4XfaSBSc9AvSZgjPXOXhhOBr8EPvDbVte418UQwAZ_pf3mHZ7r9Xdv/s400/UNSIGNED+TUESDAYS+LOGO.png" width="400" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<br />
<span style="color: #999999; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;">Passion and purpose tend to go hand in hand, so it’s little wonder that in the case of Shane Henry there’s an indelible bond that fuses his music to his message. One is intrinsically linked to the other. As a singer, songwriter and guitarist, he’s made it his mission to impart the emotion and inspiration he’s accumulated through the sum total of his life experiences. </span><br />
<span style="color: #999999;"></span><br />
<a name='more'></a><span style="color: #999999;"><br style="font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;" /></span>
<span style="color: #999999;"><br /></span>
<span style="color: #999999;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;">Henry’s stunning new album, Light in the Dark (due for release </span><span class="m_-2851578095732661979gmail-m_3790799503274881574gmail-m_-1070448230253438577gmail-m_3706606406271731945gmail-m_-3681862024108530752gmail-m_-57125539788924824gmail-m_2877143774082854708gmail-m_-2917901525448616298m_-7877054085502836883gmail-m_7058344613383578841gmail-m_3967872567954220795gmail-m_-3123903173695133736gmail-m_2413914972496746590gmail-m_8021588866414415782gmail-m_-7050395613479863366gmail-m_-1984272175390665547gmail-m_-7864038780195557071gmail-m_6216528927355780545gmail-m_5130596381758505023gmail-m_7800037317164002106m_-5597220571004397349gmail-m_6748801322045712739gmail-m_6541537591197665903gmail-m_-1975479778363552616gmail-aBn" style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;"><span class="aBn" data-term="goog_455184925" style="border-bottom: 1px dashed rgb(204, 204, 204); position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">April 28</span></span></span><span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;">), conveys that intent without hesitation. Over the course of its eleven songs, it seals the divide between blues and pop, resulting in a sound that boasts elements of both, while also retaining a freshness, spontaneity, and yes, an instantly infectious and accessible sound that expands his boundaries as both a songwriter and a musician. It brings his career to new heights, the accrued accomplishment derived from a fifteen year journey that spans six previous independent releases -- You’re Comin’ Home (2000), Deliverance (2004), The Love EP (2007), Beauty in the Struggle (2011), and a pair of holiday EPs with Maggie McClure, First Thing on My Christmas List (2012) and Happiest of Holidays (2015) -- a steady diet of touring and solo performances, and continuing praise from his peers.</span></span><br />
<span style="color: #999999;"><br style="background-color: white; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;" /></span>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJIOOEh79u0oRcT4UAdvuralDu3v0EgT4dSzsUVU1cz30cujqQmWkqPk5hhkfTMfJcYjUC683DjgoYcyYtqCdkHrq3petcpqi3XqhpKojdh3RYbdb5AnVpgwAXY3S8mDIa5G21eAx1/s1600/shane-promo-2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJIOOEh79u0oRcT4UAdvuralDu3v0EgT4dSzsUVU1cz30cujqQmWkqPk5hhkfTMfJcYjUC683DjgoYcyYtqCdkHrq3petcpqi3XqhpKojdh3RYbdb5AnVpgwAXY3S8mDIa5G21eAx1/s400/shane-promo-2.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>
<span style="color: #999999; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;">That’s an impressive accomplishment, especially for a musician who began his musical quest in a small town in Oklahoma. His father played guitar and made a point of exposing him to the likes of the Beatles, Stevie Wonder and Jimi Hendrix. When he was twelve, his dad took him to 2 concerts that changed his life: Tom Petty at the Civic Center in Oklahoma City, and B.B. King, Buddy Guy and Bonnie Raitt at the Tulsa Blues Festival. That inspired him to learn guitar, a skill he pursued with a passion. That, in turn, led him to the blues and the soul sounds of Stevie Ray Vaughan, Eric Clapton, Otis Redding, and Donny Hathaway. </span><br />
<span style="color: #999999;"><br style="font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;" /></span>
<span style="color: #999999; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;">“My music has always reflected my reverence for soul music and for the blues,” Henry says. “It’s all about sharing songs that originate through authenticity, from the heart and from the soul.” </span><br />
<span style="color: #999999;"><br style="font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;" /></span>
<span style="color: #999999;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;">At age 19, Henry made the move north to Minneapolis to work and record with songwriter/producer Kevin Bowe (Jonny Lang, Etta James, Joe Cocker, etc.), and began gigging steadily around the Twin Cities area before returning home in 2006 to ponder his next move. In 2012, he moved to Los Angeles in search of greater opportunities to further his career and bring his music wider exposure. Along the way, he racked up an impressive list of accomplishments -- 30 dates supporting B.B. King, a signing with the influential independent label Shanachie Records, work with Stevie Ray Vaughn’s renown backing band Double Trouble and recordings with guitar great Kenny Wayne Shepherd, plus touring with the likes of Etta James, Buddy Guy, Jonny Lang, Joe Bonamassa, George Thorogood and the Destroyers, Johnny Winter, Edwin McCain, the Neville Brothers and Grand Funk Railroad and playing such notable venues as the Hollywood Bowl, Madison Square Garden, the Santa Barbara Bowl, and Jones Beach Amphitheater. In addition, many of his songs have received international exposure, courtesy of placements on </span><span class="m_-2851578095732661979gmail-m_3790799503274881574gmail-m_-1070448230253438577gmail-m_3706606406271731945gmail-m_-3681862024108530752gmail-m_-57125539788924824gmail-m_2877143774082854708gmail-m_-2917901525448616298m_-7877054085502836883gmail-m_7058344613383578841gmail-m_3967872567954220795gmail-m_-3123903173695133736gmail-m_2413914972496746590gmail-m_8021588866414415782gmail-m_-7050395613479863366gmail-m_-1984272175390665547gmail-m_-7864038780195557071gmail-m_6216528927355780545gmail-m_5130596381758505023gmail-m_7800037317164002106m_-5597220571004397349gmail-m_6748801322045712739gmail-il" style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;">NBC</span><span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;">, CBS, Discovery Channel, Hallmark Channel, and the E! Television network, as well as through feature films, radio airplay and retail sales. </span></span><br />
<span style="color: #999999;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;"><br /></span></span>
<span style="color: #999999;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;">Check out his socials! </span></span><br />
<span style="color: #999999;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;"><br /></span></span>
<span style="color: red; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;"><b><a href="https://www.facebook.com/shanehenrymusic/" target="_blank">Facebook</a></b></span><br />
<span style="color: #999999; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;"><br /></span>
<span style="color: red; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;"><b><a href="https://twitter.com/shanehenrymusic" target="_blank">Twitter</a></b></span><br />
<span style="color: #999999; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;"><br /></span>
<span style="color: red; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;"><b><a href="https://www.instagram.com/shanehenrymusic/" target="_blank">Instagram</a></b></span><br />
<span style="color: red; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;"><a href="http://www.shanehenry.com/" target="_blank"><br /></a></span>
<span style="color: red; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;"><b><a href="http://www.shanehenry.com/" target="_blank">Official Site</a></b></span><br />
<span style="color: red; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;"><br /></span>
<span style="color: red; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;"><br /></span>
<iframe frameborder="no" height="450" scrolling="no" src="https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/308885273&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&visual=true" width="100%"></iframe>Brody Ramonehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00544979930580857740noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942501264561095629.post-18605912103918034852017-03-21T09:00:00.000-07:002017-03-21T09:00:18.336-07:00<span style="color: #666666; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirFQsfT1PlYsi3w-4qccX6AVSQyuFZ14NKPtqfLSV7Y72GMEwcihd6jlkILPA_fkJS_PolKWRjbFUHpbz8bt4XfaSBSc9AvSZgjPXOXhhOBr8EPvDbVte418UQwAZ_pf3mHZ7r9Xdv/s1600/UNSIGNED+TUESDAYS+LOGO.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="88" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirFQsfT1PlYsi3w-4qccX6AVSQyuFZ14NKPtqfLSV7Y72GMEwcihd6jlkILPA_fkJS_PolKWRjbFUHpbz8bt4XfaSBSc9AvSZgjPXOXhhOBr8EPvDbVte418UQwAZ_pf3mHZ7r9Xdv/s320/UNSIGNED+TUESDAYS+LOGO.png" width="320" /></a></div>
<span style="color: #666666; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<span style="color: #666666; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<span style="color: #666666; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<span style="color: #666666; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<span style="color: #666666; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Hunter MacLeod is currently scoping out the latest and greatest unsigned indie bands to feature on upcoming #UnsignedTuesday articles, so in the meantime yours truly has decided to share with you some indie finds that I've discovered recently.</span><br />
<span style="color: #666666; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<span style="color: #666666; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">For this week's #UnsignedTuesday, I wanted to introduce you to an up and coming indie band that is tearing up the UK music scene, Franklin.</span><br />
<span style="color: #666666; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<span style="color: #666666; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"></span><br />
<a name='more'></a><span style="color: #666666; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<span style="color: #666666; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_RnlMuNXAImWFRkAXa_IT3UztegshvV82AJxLKIS9Pj6p_7LaL3mDfKUcFywrASSTofCQvAj5vuEEFipshmBPXg20Y-q7Wn1KMv0YsDaJnMLo5YpJCq6-wM1VLVgoGluHogJzA231/s1600/franklin.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_RnlMuNXAImWFRkAXa_IT3UztegshvV82AJxLKIS9Pj6p_7LaL3mDfKUcFywrASSTofCQvAj5vuEEFipshmBPXg20Y-q7Wn1KMv0YsDaJnMLo5YpJCq6-wM1VLVgoGluHogJzA231/s320/franklin.jpg" width="320" /></a><span style="color: #666666; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">The dynamic four piece who make up Franklin are: Alex on vocals, Brandon on lead guitar and keys, Seb on drums and Barney on bass make indie pop rock music that is a treat to the ears and are etching a niche in the indie scene, that is all their own. This band hails from Hertfordshire and have captivated audiences with their electric live performances and exciting compositions that take the listener on an exciting sonic adventure.</span><br />
<span style="color: #666666; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<span style="color: #666666; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">They have won several battle of the bands throughout 2016 and opened for the Land of Saints stage at the Boardmasters festival as well. The band has recently partnered with Blood Records to work with the talented Sam Winfield of Studio 91 (who has worked with Bring Me The Horizon, Amber Run and Fickle Friends, just to name a few) to help release their debut album.</span><br />
<span style="color: #666666; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<span style="color: #666666; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">If you dig bands like Hunna, Youth Club and High Tyde then scope out the sounds of Franklin!</span><br />
<span style="color: #666666; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<span style="color: #666666; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<iframe frameborder="no" height="450" scrolling="no" src="https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/300311087&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&visual=true" width="100%"></iframe>
<span style="color: #666666; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<span style="color: #666666; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><br /><br />Show the some love on their socials!</span><br />
<span style="color: #666666; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<span style="color: red; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><a href="http://instagram.com/franklinukofficial" target="_blank"><b>Instagram</b></a></span><br />
<span style="color: red; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b><br /><a href="https://twitter.com/UK_Franklin?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" target="_blank"><span style="color: red;">Twitter</span></a></b></span><br />
<span style="color: red; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b><br /></b></span>
<span style="color: red; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.facebook.com/franklinukofficial" target="_blank"><b>Facebook</b></a></span><br />
<span style="color: red; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b><br /></b></span>
<span style="color: red; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.franklinofficial.com/" target="_blank"><b>Official Site</b></a></span><br />
<span style="color: #666666; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<span style="color: #666666; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><br /></span>
Brody Ramonehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00544979930580857740noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942501264561095629.post-34716344891874641102016-12-13T18:22:00.001-08:002016-12-13T18:22:34.308-08:00<div class="MsoNormal">
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirFQsfT1PlYsi3w-4qccX6AVSQyuFZ14NKPtqfLSV7Y72GMEwcihd6jlkILPA_fkJS_PolKWRjbFUHpbz8bt4XfaSBSc9AvSZgjPXOXhhOBr8EPvDbVte418UQwAZ_pf3mHZ7r9Xdv/s1600/UNSIGNED+TUESDAYS+LOGO.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="110" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirFQsfT1PlYsi3w-4qccX6AVSQyuFZ14NKPtqfLSV7Y72GMEwcihd6jlkILPA_fkJS_PolKWRjbFUHpbz8bt4XfaSBSc9AvSZgjPXOXhhOBr8EPvDbVte418UQwAZ_pf3mHZ7r9Xdv/s400/UNSIGNED+TUESDAYS+LOGO.png" width="400" /></a></div>
<span style="color: #999999;"><br /></span>
<span style="color: #999999;"><br /></span>
<br />
<span style="color: #999999;">Busk, <i>verb, </i>to
entertain by dancing, singing, or reciting on the street or in a public place.</span><br />
<span style="color: #999999;"><br /></span>
<span style="color: #999999;">We’ve all been there, generally in a larger city in which we live or travel.
You go to a high traffic or tourist centric area, and there on the corner, or
by a fountain, perhaps in a park is an individual that is perhaps playing an
instrument with a hat or case open in front filled with some change and random
bills. Sometimes they’re good, sometimes…Not so much.</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="color: #999999;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOC6T_IzUgmHQqvgFceW6T-iiw5PYH0nn0nsNxYrZP8KWhuHYsxeGwfUz7JLlfzG5wYRoq8cQDcbDeecMFmTfpQQbRn4CFzoybeyMaVux8S3LpEMPBHRtlFCNiUEnliUW1v4V_j5bX/s1600/Whitney+Mong%25C3%25A9.++%25235.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOC6T_IzUgmHQqvgFceW6T-iiw5PYH0nn0nsNxYrZP8KWhuHYsxeGwfUz7JLlfzG5wYRoq8cQDcbDeecMFmTfpQQbRn4CFzoybeyMaVux8S3LpEMPBHRtlFCNiUEnliUW1v4V_j5bX/s320/Whitney+Mong%25C3%25A9.++%25235.jpg" width="320" /></a><span style="color: #999999;">If you ever get a chance to go to Seattle, the place to go
and find some buskers is Pike’s Place Market. They are so prevalent that they
even have a time limit. Many of them are actually very talented and
entertaining. One such person that started her career there was today’s artist Whitney
Mongé. She had moved to Seattle from her hometown of Spokane. She soon
discovered that she was making more money busking than being a barista at a
coffee shop and well, she never looked back. She was so good that she was
featured in the 2014 award winning documentary “Find Your Way: a Busker’s
Documentary”.</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="color: #999999;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="color: #999999;">Mongé has two previous releases, the “Steadfast” EP and full
album “Heartbeat”, has done a few West Coast tours, and an extraordinary
performance on local influential broadcast Band in Seattle with her fantastic
backing band. (It’s on Youtube if you’d like to give it a listen. You won’t be
disappointed!) She has also <span class="peekaboo-text"><span style="font-family: "calibri" , "sans-serif"; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">has supported national acts, Ziggy Marley, Allen Stone, Lukas
Nelson & The Promise of The Real, Crystal Bowersox, and Brendan James.</span></span>
She recently reached and surpassed a Kickstarter goal for her upcoming EP
“Stone” being released January 16<sup>th</sup> of next year, soon to be
followed with a West Coast tour. </span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="color: #999999;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="color: #999999;">Mongé is an authentic and extraordinary song writer, but what
really stands out is her distinctive and exceptional, rich, and sultry voice.
In her own words she was raised in a house filled with rhythm and blues. She
now likes to call her music Alternative Soul, being raised in the Pacific
Northwest, with nods to being highly influenced by the regional rock music of
the ‘90s.</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="color: #999999;"><br /></span></div>
<span style="color: #999999;"><br /></span>
<br />
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="color: #999999;">Whitney Mongé is a pure talent, genuine, and straight up
gloriously good. Mongé has vocal emotive chops worthy of comparisons to
Brittany Howard, the deep well old-soul emotional story telling worthy of Tracy
Chapman, all within a approach that is absolutely and uniquely her own. Whitney
Mongé is a complete artist that touches the deep recesses of a listener’s
emotional wheelhouse, whether those parts love to grove or feel deeply. The
music is beyond pure entertainment, it taps the listener’s emotive edge of ache
and bliss.</span><br />
<span style="color: #999999;"><br /></span>
<span style="color: #999999;">Show her some love on her socials!</span><br />
<span style="color: #999999;"><br /></span>
<span style="color: #999999;"><b><a href="http://whitneymonge.com/" target="_blank">Official Site</a></b></span><br />
<span style="color: #999999;"><br /><b><a href="https://www.facebook.com/whitneymonge/?fref=ts" target="_blank">Facebook</a></b></span><br />
<span style="color: #999999;"><br /></span>
<span style="color: #999999;"><b><a href="https://twitter.com/whitneymonge" target="_blank">Twitter</a></b></span><br />
<span style="color: #999999;"><br /></span>
<span style="color: #999999;"><b><a href="https://whitneymongemusic.bandcamp.com/" target="_blank">Bandcamp</a></b></span><span style="color: #999999;"><br /></span><br />
<span style="color: #999999;"><br /></span>
<span style="color: #999999;"><br /></span>
<span style="color: #999999;"><br /></span>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjs1gJg7jFsXn34zlxShiiU28jOtEHMh8bPOP4OOQFwYVNKyu8vFyGiWryGxGZISOfCcLOSK8iEn5cKg9FYxnkH9JmN-UHPxClymt7dwSRqeqv-bQf6Vu8wvlV4BoZWYOVPSUHihppI/s1600/Hunter.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="159" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjs1gJg7jFsXn34zlxShiiU28jOtEHMh8bPOP4OOQFwYVNKyu8vFyGiWryGxGZISOfCcLOSK8iEn5cKg9FYxnkH9JmN-UHPxClymt7dwSRqeqv-bQf6Vu8wvlV4BoZWYOVPSUHihppI/s200/Hunter.jpg" width="200" /></a></div>
<div style="font-family: "times new roman"; margin: 0px;">
<span style="color: #999999; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">About Hunter:</span></b><span style="font-size: x-small;"> Hunter is a freelance music writer that concentrates on finding outstanding, unsigned, unknown and under appreciated bands from around the world and unabashedly wields them onto the unsuspecting and the great unwashed. His work has appeared on music sites kilScene (NYC/Brooklyn), Mother Church Pew (NYC), and East of Eighth (Nashville). One of his writings has even been shared and press quoted by a Grammy Nominated artist (Do the Grammy's even matter anymore?!) After a particularly difficult and surreal week of work about five years ago Hunter decided to search the dark, dusty corners and obscure underbelly of the Internet. It was after hearing one of the same 30 songs that a so called "New Rock" radio station played yet again on his way home. That is what started him n his quixotic quest. Since then through many seasons of bleeding ears, anguish, and many neurotic episodes, he has learned well how to hone the power of the Internet in his search. Along with that, he has a vast array of concerts and music rouges throughout the US and around the world, and his goal is to find some of the most unique, fresh, and kick you in the ear hole artists and bands. You can follow him on Twitter or Facebook (if you can find him!) About Hunter: Hunter is a freelance music writer that concentrates on finding outstanding, unsigned, unknown and under appreciated bands from around the world and unabashedly wields them onto the unsuspecting and the great unwashed. His work has appeared on music sites kilScene (NYC/Brooklyn), Mother Church Pew (NYC), and East of Eighth (Nashville). One of his writings has even been shared and press quoted by a Grammy Nominated artist (Do the Grammy's even matter anymore?!) After a particularly difficult and surreal week of work about five years ago Hunter decided to search the dark, dusty corners and obscure underbelly of the Internet. It was after hearing one of the same 30 songs that a so called "New Rock" radio station played yet again on his way home. That is what started him n his quixotic quest. Since then through many seasons of bleeding ears, anguish, and many neurotic episodes, he has learned well how to hone the power of the Internet in his search. Along with that, he has a vast array of concerts and music rouges throughout the US and around the world, and his goal is to find some of the most unique, fresh, and kick you in the ear hole artists and bands. You can follow him on Twitter or Facebook (if you can find him!)</span></span></div>
<span style="color: #999999;"></span><br />
<br /></div>
Brody Ramonehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00544979930580857740noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942501264561095629.post-69318423582808453702016-12-06T16:32:00.001-08:002016-12-06T16:32:32.811-08:00<div class="MsoNormal">
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizQh8Oenzv4Vn6JGWurjB0RnFTu16JUv_-o54jkm2K_FRtzL8ht9q4Xs4I9xxOT5thY83lVubuqjJxU8keCPQBn0IV0012FE0lGsol6aVRXU7QI921CgUwQtWyrs91WvlgHiOomD9N/s1600/UNSIGNED+TUESDAYS+LOGO.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="110" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizQh8Oenzv4Vn6JGWurjB0RnFTu16JUv_-o54jkm2K_FRtzL8ht9q4Xs4I9xxOT5thY83lVubuqjJxU8keCPQBn0IV0012FE0lGsol6aVRXU7QI921CgUwQtWyrs91WvlgHiOomD9N/s400/UNSIGNED+TUESDAYS+LOGO.png" width="400" /></a></div>
<span style="color: #999999;"><br /></span>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="color: red; font-size: large;"><b>WALL OF ORANGE</b></span></div>
<span style="color: #999999;"><br /></span>
<span style="color: #999999;">Do you remember when music sounded lush? What exactly do I
mean by that you may ask? I came of age at the tail end of the last gasp of the
musical hegemony that was vinyl. It was still king and was the primary format
in which music was released. It was a time when stereos were full systems.
Amplifiers, equalizers, receivers, turn table, cassette/CD player, sub-woofers,
tweeters (Not the users of Twitter for those confused), three foot tall floor
speakers, etc. These HIFI stereos were monsters! A high end system could easily
take up a good portion of an angst laden teenager’s bedroom. And the mere volume of sound that these systems
could push out…I mean seriously, if it was cranked up to the upper registers of
their limits, at times you could hear the music from blocks (plural) away. It
was not unusual back 20 or 25 years ago a kid home alone, blasting his favorite
rock artist, would lead to a knock on the door by Johnny Law. This was
invariably due to a noise complaint from a cantankerous old WW II Vet living
three or four blocks away. </span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="color: #999999;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGIHqiR3mWimkoKrSltiXO_VM6N8RHcjEpAMwvuWHvzW8oxxfC0yzKoadWWNxVTaMg7q1EL_EF6aiNKHHLzRPKVrfS3EWggfzdU1FXlgvIDSeziE_zjOiik-aQHg5BxrKwZ5bxWxQ0/s1600/Wall+of+Orange+Album+Cover.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGIHqiR3mWimkoKrSltiXO_VM6N8RHcjEpAMwvuWHvzW8oxxfC0yzKoadWWNxVTaMg7q1EL_EF6aiNKHHLzRPKVrfS3EWggfzdU1FXlgvIDSeziE_zjOiik-aQHg5BxrKwZ5bxWxQ0/s320/Wall+of+Orange+Album+Cover.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>
<span style="color: #999999;">Wall of Orange from Dallas, TX reminds me through their self
titled release that sometimes I wish I still had my old sound system that I
ditched years ago because it was such a pain in the ass to set up every time
that I moved. Honestly, Wall of Orange’s self titled debut release reminds me
of a day when the music was expansive, huge sounding, rich & plush. The
sound can be best described as nods to Shoegaze vocals, Psyche-Pop electronica,
combined with luxuriant fuzzed out alternative guitar. The album is expertly
layered, with beautifully nuanced soundscapes. </span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="color: #999999;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="color: #999999;">The group was born as a collection of songs via Gary Parks,
an indie movie and commercial music producer and former member of Dallas space
rock legends The Tomorrowpeople. After an extensive demo process, recording for
the eight songs that would become the debut album began in the Spring of 2016.
Parks enlisted longtime musical friends Danny Rix on bass guitar and Matt Hunt
on drums and recording began at Pure Evil Studios. With the addition of
guitarist Jay Spence and multi-instrumentalist/backing vocalist Aaron Long, the
line-up was completed and rehearsals began for a regional tour in the Fall of
2016.</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="color: #999999;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="color: #999999;">The initial track that introduced me to the group is opening
track “Sweetest Blue”. With deep, distorted synthesizer and guitar
transitioning to the spacious vocals of Parks this track definitely at times
has the familiar echoes and flavors of perhaps The Jesus Mary Chain, Smashing
Pumpkins or My Bloody Valentine, but with a deeper bottom end, and a fuller
contemporary sound. Other strong tracks
include the driving bass line, trance-like synth tome of “Small Hour Crimes”. There
is the beautifully composed and delicate, acoustic guitar-centric love song
“Little Destroyer”. Combining the best of all elements from the entire album is
the dynamic and gloriously optimistic “New Medicine”, this song is a keeper
folks.</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="color: #999999;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="color: #999999;">For an initial release, Wall of Orange has created a barrage
of a magnificent sound, taking the best of Shoegaze, Synth-Pop, distorted
guitar, and Alternative Rock, marking a truly unique new standard to be
admired. In a word, this album is dazzling.</span></div>
<br />
<span style="color: #999999;">Show them some love on their socials!</span><br />
<span style="color: #999999;"><br /></span>
<b><a href="http://www.walloforange.band/" target="_blank">Official site</a></b><br />
<br />
<b><a href="https://www.facebook.com/walloforange/?fref=ts" target="_blank">Facebook</a></b><br />
<b><br /></b>
<b><a href="https://twitter.com/wallorangeband" target="_blank">Twitter</a></b><br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: medium; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;">
</div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjs1gJg7jFsXn34zlxShiiU28jOtEHMh8bPOP4OOQFwYVNKyu8vFyGiWryGxGZISOfCcLOSK8iEn5cKg9FYxnkH9JmN-UHPxClymt7dwSRqeqv-bQf6Vu8wvlV4BoZWYOVPSUHihppI/s1600/Hunter.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="159" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjs1gJg7jFsXn34zlxShiiU28jOtEHMh8bPOP4OOQFwYVNKyu8vFyGiWryGxGZISOfCcLOSK8iEn5cKg9FYxnkH9JmN-UHPxClymt7dwSRqeqv-bQf6Vu8wvlV4BoZWYOVPSUHihppI/s200/Hunter.jpg" width="200" /></a></div>
<div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: medium; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; margin: 0px; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;">
<span style="color: #999999; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">About Hunter:</span></b><span style="font-size: x-small;"> Hunter is a freelance music writer that concentrates on finding outstanding, unsigned, unknown and under appreciated bands from around the world and unabashedly wields them onto the unsuspecting and the great unwashed. His work has appeared on music sites kilScene (NYC/Brooklyn), Mother Church Pew (NYC), and East of Eighth (Nashville). One of his writings has even been shared and press quoted by a Grammy Nominated artist (Do the Grammy's even matter anymore?!) After a particularly difficult and surreal week of work about five years ago Hunter decided to search the dark, dusty corners and obscure underbelly of the Internet. It was after hearing one of the same 30 songs that a so called "New Rock" radio station played yet again on his way home. That is what started him n his quixotic quest. Since then through many seasons of bleeding ears, anguish, and many neurotic episodes, he has learned well how to hone the power of the Internet in his search. Along with that, he has a vast array of concerts and music rouges throughout the US and around the world, and his goal is to find some of the most unique, fresh, and kick you in the ear hole artists and bands. You can follow him on Twitter or Facebook (if you can find him!) About Hunter: Hunter is a freelance music writer that concentrates on finding outstanding, unsigned, unknown and under appreciated bands from around the world and unabashedly wields them onto the unsuspecting and the great unwashed. His work has appeared on music sites kilScene (NYC/Brooklyn), Mother Church Pew (NYC), and East of Eighth (Nashville). One of his writings has even been shared and press quoted by a Grammy Nominated artist (Do the Grammy's even matter anymore?!) After a particularly difficult and surreal week of work about five years ago Hunter decided to search the dark, dusty corners and obscure underbelly of the Internet. It was after hearing one of the same 30 songs that a so called "New Rock" radio station played yet again on his way home. That is what started him n his quixotic quest. Since then through many seasons of bleeding ears, anguish, and many neurotic episodes, he has learned well how to hone the power of the Internet in his search. Along with that, he has a vast array of concerts and music rouges throughout the US and around the world, and his goal is to find some of the most unique, fresh, and kick you in the ear hole artists and bands. You can follow him on Twitter or Facebook (if you can find him!)</span></span></div>
<br />
<br />Brody Ramonehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00544979930580857740noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942501264561095629.post-68251885545511350262016-11-29T17:11:00.002-08:002016-11-29T17:11:17.706-08:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirFQsfT1PlYsi3w-4qccX6AVSQyuFZ14NKPtqfLSV7Y72GMEwcihd6jlkILPA_fkJS_PolKWRjbFUHpbz8bt4XfaSBSc9AvSZgjPXOXhhOBr8EPvDbVte418UQwAZ_pf3mHZ7r9Xdv/s1600/UNSIGNED+TUESDAYS+LOGO.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="110" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirFQsfT1PlYsi3w-4qccX6AVSQyuFZ14NKPtqfLSV7Y72GMEwcihd6jlkILPA_fkJS_PolKWRjbFUHpbz8bt4XfaSBSc9AvSZgjPXOXhhOBr8EPvDbVte418UQwAZ_pf3mHZ7r9Xdv/s400/UNSIGNED+TUESDAYS+LOGO.png" width="400" /></a></div>
<br />
<br />
<br />
<div style="text-align: center;">
<b><span style="color: red; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">FUTURE THIEVES</span></b></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<b><span style="color: red; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span></b></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<b><span style="color: red; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span></b></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="color: #999999;">So we’re less than a week out from Thanksgiving and into the
dreaded “Christmas Music” season. You know what I mean, you go to the store,
work, hell you even go into your favorite restaurant for lunch and there it is.
“Let it snow, let it snow, let it snoooooooow…” Just remember you have 26 days
to get your Christmas shopping out of the way. I know, I know don’t remind you right!
But I digress. What is the best way to counter the season ear blahs? Why with a
great new earworm for your listening pleasure!</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYM4g_DiHedDMFce1LXljM_TPaXA0KgEVz7MdlrgnXQWE0Duum0QLDJzFZxESuenSS6iYk_skxcvsckZHM0gcaCd5WjFx_OmSASdQwjmdWjJZUHZScqFl2m1-fQvGtsBjuke2P971e/s1600/future.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYM4g_DiHedDMFce1LXljM_TPaXA0KgEVz7MdlrgnXQWE0Duum0QLDJzFZxESuenSS6iYk_skxcvsckZHM0gcaCd5WjFx_OmSASdQwjmdWjJZUHZScqFl2m1-fQvGtsBjuke2P971e/s320/future.jpg" width="320" /></a><span style="color: #999999;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="color: #999999;">Forming in October of 2013, Future Thieves based out of
Nashville first started gigging and touring on a three song EP before laying
down the first tracks during the summer of 2015 of their initial release
Horizon Lines. After finally releasing it in October of 2015, Future Thieves
hit the road performing at such festivals as; Summerfest, Bonnaroo, Forecastle,
slots at SXSW. Moving forward, the band continued creating new material on the
road which led to exposés by American Songwriter and Reverb Nation’s Connect
“Discover” concert series. </span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="color: #999999;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="color: #999999;">Horizon Lines comes off at times like a contemplative,
top-down, soundtrack for a day trip on a perfect summer day. At other times lead singer Elliot Collett’s
voice has hints of emotional rasp and release of better days. Horizon Lines
musically can best be described as a melodic, expressively airy rock album with
strokes of heavier grooves that I’m sure gets the crowd swaying and dancing.
It’s a fun album, wrapped with poignant lyrics and stirring storytelling. </span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="color: #999999;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="color: #999999;">The heartening thing is that the music feels genuine in a
way that says drummer Gianni Gibson, “The one thing we all found common ground
on is when you listen to a band’s record, you want to know that there are
humans still playing the music. That’s what makes the true connection. I want
someone to listen to our song “On Fire” in headphones and truly feel like you
are transported. It takes you somewhere.” </span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="color: #999999;"><br /></span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="color: #999999;">For a first unsigned indie album, Horizon Lines was a
magnificent start to what looks to be a promising career. With an expanding fan
base, gigging across the U.S. from NYC to L.A., and especially their home base
of Nashville, Future Thieves is a band that if they are playing near you, that
you should absolutely make a point of seeing. Live on stage is where they
thrive and are known to throw a twist to their songs, just to keep things fresh
and their fans on their toes.</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="color: #999999;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="color: #999999;">Show them some love on their socials!</span><br />
<br />
<b><a href="http://futurethievesmusic.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: red;">Official Site</span></a></b></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="color: #999999;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<b><a href="https://twitter.com/Future_Thieves" target="_blank"><span style="color: red;">Twitter</span></a></b></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="color: #999999;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<b><a href="https://www.facebook.com/futurethieves" target="_blank"><span style="color: red;">Facebook</span></a></b></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<b><br /></b></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<b><br /></b></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<b><br /></b>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjs1gJg7jFsXn34zlxShiiU28jOtEHMh8bPOP4OOQFwYVNKyu8vFyGiWryGxGZISOfCcLOSK8iEn5cKg9FYxnkH9JmN-UHPxClymt7dwSRqeqv-bQf6Vu8wvlV4BoZWYOVPSUHihppI/s1600/Hunter.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="159" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjs1gJg7jFsXn34zlxShiiU28jOtEHMh8bPOP4OOQFwYVNKyu8vFyGiWryGxGZISOfCcLOSK8iEn5cKg9FYxnkH9JmN-UHPxClymt7dwSRqeqv-bQf6Vu8wvlV4BoZWYOVPSUHihppI/s200/Hunter.jpg" width="200" /></a></div>
<span style="color: #999999; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">About Hunter:</span></b><span style="font-size: x-small;"> Hunter is a freelance music writer that concentrates on finding outstanding, unsigned, unknown and under appreciated bands from around the world and unabashedly wields them onto the unsuspecting and the great unwashed. His work has appeared on music sites kilScene (NYC/Brooklyn), Mother Church Pew (NYC), and East of Eighth (Nashville). One of his writings has even been shared and press quoted by a Grammy Nominated artist (Do the Grammy's even matter anymore?!) After a particularly difficult and surreal week of work about five years ago Hunter decided to search the dark, dusty corners and obscure underbelly of the Internet. It was after hearing one of the same 30 songs that a so called "New Rock" radio station played yet again on his way home. That is what started him n his quixotic quest. Since then through many seasons of bleeding ears, anguish, and many neurotic episodes, he has learned well how to hone the power of the Internet in his search. Along with that, he has a vast array of concerts and music rouges throughout the US and around the world, and his goal is to find some of the most unique, fresh, and kick you in the ear hole artists and bands. You can follow him on Twitter or Facebook (if you can find him!) About Hunter: Hunter is a freelance music writer that concentrates on finding outstanding, unsigned, unknown and under appreciated bands from around the world and unabashedly wields them onto the unsuspecting and the great unwashed. His work has appeared on music sites kilScene (NYC/Brooklyn), Mother Church Pew (NYC), and East of Eighth (Nashville). One of his writings has even been shared and press quoted by a Grammy Nominated artist (Do the Grammy's even matter anymore?!) After a particularly difficult and surreal week of work about five years ago Hunter decided to search the dark, dusty corners and obscure underbelly of the Internet. It was after hearing one of the same 30 songs that a so called "New Rock" radio station played yet again on his way home. That is what started him n his quixotic quest. Since then through many seasons of bleeding ears, anguish, and many neurotic episodes, he has learned well how to hone the power of the Internet in his search. Along with that, he has a vast array of concerts and music rouges throughout the US and around the world, and his goal is to find some of the most unique, fresh, and kick you in the ear hole artists and bands. You can follow him on Twitter or Facebook (if you can find him!)</span></span><br />
<div>
<span style="color: #999999; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></span></div>
<span style="color: #999999; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="color: #999999; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="color: #999999; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><br /></span></div>
Brody Ramonehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00544979930580857740noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942501264561095629.post-29266570726860803042016-11-22T16:38:00.000-08:002016-11-22T16:38:06.593-08:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirFQsfT1PlYsi3w-4qccX6AVSQyuFZ14NKPtqfLSV7Y72GMEwcihd6jlkILPA_fkJS_PolKWRjbFUHpbz8bt4XfaSBSc9AvSZgjPXOXhhOBr8EPvDbVte418UQwAZ_pf3mHZ7r9Xdv/s1600/UNSIGNED+TUESDAYS+LOGO.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="110" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirFQsfT1PlYsi3w-4qccX6AVSQyuFZ14NKPtqfLSV7Y72GMEwcihd6jlkILPA_fkJS_PolKWRjbFUHpbz8bt4XfaSBSc9AvSZgjPXOXhhOBr8EPvDbVte418UQwAZ_pf3mHZ7r9Xdv/s400/UNSIGNED+TUESDAYS+LOGO.png" width="400" /></a></div>
<br />
<br />
<div style="text-align: center;">
<b><span style="color: #999999; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">EMPIRE MACHINES</span></b></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<br />
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="color: #999999; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">When thinking of thriving music scenes around the US, most
think perhaps first of Nashville. Seattle certainly is plugging along nicely as
it always seems to do. New York and Los Angeles certainly seem to keep a
certain status simply due to size and the cultural epicenters that they are
known to be. When Austin comes up in a conversation, those with any amount of
music acumen know that this Texas city has been a hotbed of music for a very
long time. Most may think that it leans mostly country and perhaps a bit blues,
but don’t underestimate the fantastic rock scene. </span><br />
<span style="color: #999999; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="color: #999999; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">One of those acts that are bringing a unique spin on rock is
the group Empire Machine. On first read of their Facebook page, they claim to
be indie rock, and there are certainly elements of this at times. However, at
times there are elements of electronic, indie pop, and alternative flavors that
are sure to please many listeners across genres lines. With a number of singles
and an EP under their belts, I am heartened to know that Empire Machine is
coming out with a full album in the summer of 2017. </span><br />
<span style="color: #999999; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<a href="https://scontent-iad3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/t31.0-8/14361209_1088335817887658_6775654689893544823_o.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" src="https://scontent-iad3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/t31.0-8/14361209_1088335817887658_6775654689893544823_o.jpg" width="400" /></a><span style="color: #999999; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Their three track EP consists of the songs; “Animal Skins”, “Wanted Way”, and appearing
twice from their first double single release “The Plan”. It was “Animal Skin”
that initially caught my ear, lyrically and aggressive drums, sharp guitar
work, and the airy and urgent lyrics and vocals of lead singer/guitarist Matt
Blackwell. The engineering is at times a bit rough on this EP but the talent is
there. But it was “Wanted Way” that caught my ear. I believe that with the
right producer/engineer Empire Machines sound would sound more full and huge!</span></div>
<span style="color: #999999; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<br />
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="color: #999999; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">At present they have recently released the single “Scenes”
on their Bandcamp page. “Scenes” has some dark undertones, electronic
flourishes, airy vocals, minimalist choruses, and solid drum and bass that
Robert Smith of The Cure would certainly approve of. But ultimately, Empire
Machine is a group that makes a sound all their own. That’s why I love the
freedom of this column. It gives me a chance to expose groups and artists that
bring a fresh and unique perspective that you normally are not going to hear
because they aren’t quite to the point of touring, even on a regional level.</span><br />
<span style="color: #999999; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<span style="color: #999999; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Ultimately, give Empire Machine a chance and a listen. I hear something good in
their future. I look forward to their first full album release in the summer of
2017.</span><br />
<span style="color: #999999; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<span style="color: #999999; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Show them some love on their socials!</span><br />
<span style="color: #999999; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<span style="color: #999999; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b><a href="https://www.facebook.com/empiremachines/?ref=profile" target="_blank">Facebook</a></b></span><br />
<span style="color: #999999; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<span style="color: #999999; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b><a href="https://twitter.com/Empire_Machines" target="_blank">Twitter</a></b></span><br />
<span style="color: #999999; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<span style="color: #999999; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b><a href="http://empiremachines.bandcamp.com/" target="_blank">Bandcamp</a></b></span><br />
<span style="color: #999999; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<span style="color: #999999; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<span style="color: #999999; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<span style="color: #999999; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"></span><br />
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjs1gJg7jFsXn34zlxShiiU28jOtEHMh8bPOP4OOQFwYVNKyu8vFyGiWryGxGZISOfCcLOSK8iEn5cKg9FYxnkH9JmN-UHPxClymt7dwSRqeqv-bQf6Vu8wvlV4BoZWYOVPSUHihppI/s1600/Hunter.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="159" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjs1gJg7jFsXn34zlxShiiU28jOtEHMh8bPOP4OOQFwYVNKyu8vFyGiWryGxGZISOfCcLOSK8iEn5cKg9FYxnkH9JmN-UHPxClymt7dwSRqeqv-bQf6Vu8wvlV4BoZWYOVPSUHihppI/s200/Hunter.jpg" width="200" /></a><span style="color: #999999; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">About Hunter:</span></b><span style="font-size: x-small;"> Hunter is a freelance music writer that concentrates on finding outstanding, unsigned, unknown and under appreciated bands from around the world and unabashedly wields them onto the unsuspecting and the great unwashed. His work has appeared on music sites kilScene (NYC/Brooklyn), Mother Church Pew (NYC), and East of Eighth (Nashville). One of his writings has even been shared and press quoted by a Grammy Nominated artist (Do the Grammy's even matter anymore?!) After a particularly difficult and surreal week of work about five years ago Hunter decided to search the dark, dusty corners and obscure underbelly of the Internet. It was after hearing one of the same 30 songs that a so called "New Rock" radio station played yet again on his way home. That is what started him n his quixotic quest. Since then through many seasons of bleeding ears, anguish, and many neurotic episodes, he has learned well how to hone the power of the Internet in his search. Along with that, he has a vast array of concerts and music rouges throughout the US and around the world, and his goal is to find some of the most unique, fresh, and kick you in the ear hole artists and bands. You can follow him on Twitter or Facebook (if you can find him!) About Hunter: Hunter is a freelance music writer that concentrates on finding outstanding, unsigned, unknown and under appreciated bands from around the world and unabashedly wields them onto the unsuspecting and the great unwashed. His work has appeared on music sites kilScene (NYC/Brooklyn), Mother Church Pew (NYC), and East of Eighth (Nashville). One of his writings has even been shared and press quoted by a Grammy Nominated artist (Do the Grammy's even matter anymore?!) After a particularly difficult and surreal week of work about five years ago Hunter decided to search the dark, dusty corners and obscure underbelly of the Internet. It was after hearing one of the same 30 songs that a so called "New Rock" radio station played yet again on his way home. That is what started him n his quixotic quest. Since then through many seasons of bleeding ears, anguish, and many neurotic episodes, he has learned well how to hone the power of the Internet in his search. Along with that, he has a vast array of concerts and music rouges throughout the US and around the world, and his goal is to find some of the most unique, fresh, and kick you in the ear hole artists and bands. You can follow him on Twitter or Facebook (if you can find him!)</span></span><br />
<div>
<span style="color: #999999; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></span></div>
<span style="color: #999999; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<span style="color: #999999; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<span style="color: #999999; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<span style="color: #999999; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><br /></span></div>
Brody Ramonehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00544979930580857740noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942501264561095629.post-43880833989604209272016-11-08T12:40:00.000-08:002016-11-22T16:37:16.892-08:00<span style="color: #999999;"></span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"></span><br />
<div align="center" style="margin-bottom: 6.8pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; text-align: center;">
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirFQsfT1PlYsi3w-4qccX6AVSQyuFZ14NKPtqfLSV7Y72GMEwcihd6jlkILPA_fkJS_PolKWRjbFUHpbz8bt4XfaSBSc9AvSZgjPXOXhhOBr8EPvDbVte418UQwAZ_pf3mHZ7r9Xdv/s1600/UNSIGNED+TUESDAYS+LOGO.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="110" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirFQsfT1PlYsi3w-4qccX6AVSQyuFZ14NKPtqfLSV7Y72GMEwcihd6jlkILPA_fkJS_PolKWRjbFUHpbz8bt4XfaSBSc9AvSZgjPXOXhhOBr8EPvDbVte418UQwAZ_pf3mHZ7r9Xdv/s400/UNSIGNED+TUESDAYS+LOGO.png" width="400" /></a></div>
<b><u><span style="color: red; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></u></b>
<b><u><span style="color: red; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></u></b>
<b><u><span style="color: red; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Maszer
Seattle, WA</span><span style="color: #999999; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"> </span></u></b></div>
<span style="color: #999999;"></span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"></span><br />
<div style="margin-bottom: 6.8pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in;">
<span style="color: #999999; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Hello Glitterati, it’s been too long…I’ve missed you!
Due to life, and a well-paying contract job, I had to step away for a bit—but,
that doesn’t mean that I haven’t been searching out the music that you, the
fans and listeners of Miss Brody crave! (Many thanks Miss B for letting me take
a minor hiatus, by the way.) </span></div>
<span style="color: #999999;"></span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"></span><br />
<div style="margin-bottom: 6.8pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in;">
<span style="color: #999999; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">For those familiar with my articles, you know my tastes
tend to wander all over the musical landscape. However, full disclosure at the
gut level; I am generally an alternative hard guitar-fueled rock junkie. Oh, I
love anything that catches my ear, but to me, there is nothing better than an
in-your-face, soul-searing, volume to eleven, effects-laden, master guitar
slinger that pours out his or her heart and soul via an amplified
six-string. </span></div>
<span style="color: #999999;"></span><br />
<a name='more'></a><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"></span><br />
<br />
<div style="margin-bottom: 6.8pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in;">
<span style="color: #999999; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Tomer-David Rapaport (aka STITCX) arrived in the U.S.
ten years ago, and cut his teeth in America as he toured relentlessly with his
bands MOTHER’S ANGER (Dionysus Records) and REIGNWOLF. As a matter of
fact, my attendance at a REIGNWOLF (AKA Jordan Cook, Rapaport, and Joseph
Braley) show at The Rave in Milwaukee, Wisconsin started me on this writing
journey. </span></div>
<span style="color: #999999;"></span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"></span><br />
<div style="margin-bottom: 6.8pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in;">
<span style="font-size: 9.5pt;"><span style="color: #999999; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: small;">Rapaport and Braley have added another notch in their
belts with today’s featured band. The pair joined forces with longtime friend
and captivating Seattle-based singer Kate Blackstock to form alternative genre
bending band, MASZER. </span><i><span style="color: #999999; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: small;">“I met the boys a few years ago through mutual friends
in the Seattle music scene,” says Blackstock. “I was quickly a big fan of them
as musicians and as people. After only knowing me a few months, Mother’s Anger
agreed to play a benefit show I was having for my sick father. They've had a
big space in my heart ever since.” </span></i><span style="color: #999999; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: small;">The trio added Emilio "Milo"
Muñiz on percussion, which lent nuance and fullness to their sound. </span></span></div>
<span style="color: #999999;"></span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"></span><br />
<div style="margin-bottom: 6.8pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in;">
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIGsACrlm6GanBRXpl8YlzL884Z381GNelhnIlvKq3xj5JhtCQpZANH6653Kvw1DhDUbFAUJ0Z48nQiFGuY9haHTAJMDqyGRe8JQq5pdZGDNPgIMahMZ3g0tk4eEQCLzzVtX-n_9yO/s1600/maszer+band.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIGsACrlm6GanBRXpl8YlzL884Z381GNelhnIlvKq3xj5JhtCQpZANH6653Kvw1DhDUbFAUJ0Z48nQiFGuY9haHTAJMDqyGRe8JQq5pdZGDNPgIMahMZ3g0tk4eEQCLzzVtX-n_9yO/s400/maszer+band.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>
<span style="font-size: 9.5pt;"><span style="color: #999999; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: small;">With the release of their five track EP, </span><i><span style="color: #999999; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: small;">Dreamsz</span></i><span style="color: #999999; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: small;">,
in 2015, a performance on influential Pacific Northwest independent radio
station, KEXP, and an appearance on Seattle program “Bands in Seattle”, MASZER
has established themselves as an up-and-coming force to be reckoned with.</span></span></div>
<span style="color: #999999;"></span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"></span><br />
<div style="margin-bottom: 6.8pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in;">
<i><span style="color: #999999; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Dreamsz</span></i><span style="color: #999999; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">
mesmerizes on so many levels; floating vocals and guitar intertwine on opening
track “Pandora’s Box”, as Middle Eastern-tinged tuning and melodies abound on
second track “Fata Mirage” which features building, anxious drums and
Blackstone’s ethereal soaring vocals. “California Sees You” is a harmoniously
layered, beautifully delicate, and spectral tune. In “Passers By”, Blackstock’s
ethereal voice magnificently captures a tender and loving moment, while
the last song, “Roar”, does just that as it rages forcefully through the
speakers. <br />
<br />
The band’s name means 'tithing' in Hebrew (</span><span style="color: #999999; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">מְעַשֵּׂר</span><span style="color: #999999; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">), a principle the group follows in their operation as a creative
entity. MASZER is committed to donating at least 10% of its profits to an
organization that has helped many musicians (Rapaport included), MusiCares.
With a new full album in the works for 2017, MASZER is yet another Seattle
standout to keep on your radar.</span><span style="color: #999999; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"> </span></div>
<span style="color: #999999;"></span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"></span><br />
<div style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">
<span style="color: #999999;"></span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"></span><br />
<span style="color: #999999;"></span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"></span><span style="color: #999999; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Show them some love!</span></div>
<div style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">
<span style="color: #999999; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b><a href="http://www.maszer.com/" target="_blank">Website</a></b></span></div>
<span style="color: #999999;"></span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"></span><br />
<div style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">
<span style="color: #999999; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/MASZERband/?fref=ts" target="_blank"><b>Facebook</b></a><span id="goog_10846737"></span><span id="goog_10846734"></span></span></div>
<span style="color: #999999;"></span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"></span><br />
<div style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">
<span style="color: #999999; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b><a href="https://twitter.com/MASZERband" target="_blank">Twitter</a></b></span></div>
<span style="color: #999999;"></span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"></span><br />
<div style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">
<span style="color: #999999; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b><a href="https://soundcloud.com/maszer" target="_blank">Soundcloud</a></b></span><br />
<span style="color: #999999; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<span style="color: #999999; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<span style="color: #999999; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<span style="color: #999999; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"></span><br />
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjs1gJg7jFsXn34zlxShiiU28jOtEHMh8bPOP4OOQFwYVNKyu8vFyGiWryGxGZISOfCcLOSK8iEn5cKg9FYxnkH9JmN-UHPxClymt7dwSRqeqv-bQf6Vu8wvlV4BoZWYOVPSUHihppI/s1600/Hunter.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="159" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjs1gJg7jFsXn34zlxShiiU28jOtEHMh8bPOP4OOQFwYVNKyu8vFyGiWryGxGZISOfCcLOSK8iEn5cKg9FYxnkH9JmN-UHPxClymt7dwSRqeqv-bQf6Vu8wvlV4BoZWYOVPSUHihppI/s200/Hunter.jpg" width="200" /></a><span style="color: #999999; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">About Hunter:</span></b><span style="font-size: x-small;"> Hunter is a freelance music writer that concentrates on finding outstanding, unsigned, unknown and under appreciated bands from around the world and unabashedly wields them onto the unsuspecting and the great unwashed. His work has appeared on music sites kilScene (NYC/Brooklyn), Mother Church Pew (NYC), and East of Eighth (Nashville). One of his writings has even been shared and press quoted by a Grammy Nominated artist (Do the Grammy's even matter anymore?!) After a particularly difficult and surreal week of work about five years ago Hunter decided to search the dark, dusty corners and obscure underbelly of the Internet. It was after hearing one of the same 30 songs that a so called "New Rock" radio station played yet again on his way home. That is what started him n his quixotic quest. Since then through many seasons of bleeding ears, anguish, and many neurotic episodes, he has learned well how to hone the power of the Internet in his search. Along with that, he has a vast array of concerts and music rouges throughout the US and around the world, and his goal is to find some of the most unique, fresh, and kick you in the ear hole artists and bands. You can follow him on Twitter or Facebook (if you can find him!) About Hunter: Hunter is a freelance music writer that concentrates on finding outstanding, unsigned, unknown and under appreciated bands from around the world and unabashedly wields them onto the unsuspecting and the great unwashed. His work has appeared on music sites kilScene (NYC/Brooklyn), Mother Church Pew (NYC), and East of Eighth (Nashville). One of his writings has even been shared and press quoted by a Grammy Nominated artist (Do the Grammy's even matter anymore?!) After a particularly difficult and surreal week of work about five years ago Hunter decided to search the dark, dusty corners and obscure underbelly of the Internet. It was after hearing one of the same 30 songs that a so called "New Rock" radio station played yet again on his way home. That is what started him n his quixotic quest. Since then through many seasons of bleeding ears, anguish, and many neurotic episodes, he has learned well how to hone the power of the Internet in his search. Along with that, he has a vast array of concerts and music rouges throughout the US and around the world, and his goal is to find some of the most unique, fresh, and kick you in the ear hole artists and bands. You can follow him on Twitter or Facebook (if you can find him!)</span></span><br />
<div>
<span style="color: #999999; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></span></div>
</div>
<b></b><i></i><u></u><sub></sub><sup></sup><strike></strike>Brody Ramonehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00544979930580857740noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942501264561095629.post-599220872292780842016-08-16T17:37:00.001-07:002016-08-16T17:37:37.198-07:00<span style="color: #999999; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHuI_i_oG_KJf11fRJBnXEV_3M1eNHaIsvsh-qpEHG9kVCAenRUBdqco5Dv9LuG8pdZWx9qD9qzYAT0hquEVM5zSbYwYto8Cf6zlrpXQamoKKB4esWAnBTk5o9yU6D4a_E9r4WRf8l/s1600/UNSIGNED+TUESDAYS+LOGO.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="110" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHuI_i_oG_KJf11fRJBnXEV_3M1eNHaIsvsh-qpEHG9kVCAenRUBdqco5Dv9LuG8pdZWx9qD9qzYAT0hquEVM5zSbYwYto8Cf6zlrpXQamoKKB4esWAnBTk5o9yU6D4a_E9r4WRf8l/s400/UNSIGNED+TUESDAYS+LOGO.png" width="400" /></a></div>
<span style="color: #999999; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<span style="color: #999999; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<span style="color: #999999; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<span style="color: #999999; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">It was Saturday, Halloween night; I was 18 years old, on State St. Madison, Wisconsin. I don’t
know how many people truly understand the depth of that last sentence. For those of you who
don’t know, Madison, Wisconsin kind of has this reputation as a party city. And if there is ever a
time that Madison, its residents, and the students of the local humongous University of Wisconsin
gets a bit crazy and pulls out every party trick, it’s on Halloween. Back then, one of the best things
was that there was always a national band brought in by some corporate sponsor for free amidst
all that insanity. This particular year it was an up and coming group called The Rainmakers. </span><br />
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMsCgJ93b2Wy86KdNTtU4ml2gx0SGIZhV9gC1FKlW1EUdtBr7OwSgz_ZhiFtUP15zzwWj8SBbbpVQxqK96d4B2bzd10bgvItlfqPDov4osUatYTWfUg_EeQRP5BczI73NB41B_qp7l/s1600/The+Rainmakers+%25238.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="265" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMsCgJ93b2Wy86KdNTtU4ml2gx0SGIZhV9gC1FKlW1EUdtBr7OwSgz_ZhiFtUP15zzwWj8SBbbpVQxqK96d4B2bzd10bgvItlfqPDov4osUatYTWfUg_EeQRP5BczI73NB41B_qp7l/s400/The+Rainmakers+%25238.jpg" width="400" /></a><span style="color: #999999; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><br /></span><br />
<span style="color: #999999; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I know what you the reader is thinking, “But Hunter, this is #UnsignedTuesday, this is supposed to
be about unsigned and unknown groups!” And you are absolutely right. But guess what, I’m
throwing you a curveball and introducing you to a group that, though having a modicum of
success in the late 80’s, is presently unsigned. I thought that once a quarter or so add a little
history lesson and highlight groups that were; underappreciated, quality bands, released recent
music, and still put on a killer show!
</span><br />
<span style="color: #999999; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<span style="color: #999999; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Initially formed as a bar band in 1983, the band eventually morphed into The Rainmakers
combining the guitar power of famous Missourian Chuck Berry with the wit of fellow Missourian
Mark Twain. As stated on their website they were; </span><br />
<span style="color: #999999; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<span style="color: #999999; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> “Heralded as “America’s Great Next Band” by Newsday, The Rainmakers were soon drenched in
critical acclaim. Feature articles in Newsweek, Rolling Stone, CMJ, USA Today and others poured
in singing the praises of this hard working Midwest band who provided new life to a traditional
rock format.” </span><br />
<span style="color: #999999; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<span style="color: #999999; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">If you saw The Rainmakers live back then, the sky was the limit. They were beloved in Europe,
particularly in the Scandinavian markets and they kept climbing the bill festival after festival, year
after year. But for some reason, and it confounds me personally to this day, they never seemed to
get any traction here in the U.S. Being critical darlings, unfortunately, does not make you a
success often times. Shortly after 1997 and their album Skin, The Rainmakers just seemed to go
away... </span><br />
<span style="color: #999999; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<span style="color: #999999; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Lead Singer Bob Walkenhorst is a whirling dynamo of twangy Midwest charisma, wit, energy, and
pure flair that when seeing them live, you cannot keep your eyes off of him both for his talent and
for what he is going to do next. He is noted for his unique writing style; writing about life, politics,
and social situations with a jaundiced eye and a rapier’s wit. And his bandmates; Jeff Porter on
guitar, Rich Ruth on bass, and multiple band drummer and sound engineer extraordinaire Pat
Tomek seriously if you want to hear a tight, talented, and excellent band that is consistently on top
of their game, the guys in The Rainmakers are not only solid musicians, their amazing live.</span><br />
<span style="color: #999999; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<span style="color: #999999; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">He continued performing around Kansas City and on occasionally would do solo and duo tours in
Europe and it was during a 2010 Norway tour that he realized that The Rainmakers music wasn’t
forgotten. So with 2011 being the 25 year anniversary of The Rainmakers first release, in January
most of the group reunited and recorded the album 25 On, and The Rainmakers were reborn.
Since they have released another original album called Monster Movie. </span><br />
<span style="color: #999999; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<span style="color: #999999; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">The Rainmakers continue to perform, particularly in the Kansas City & St Louis, MO area,
throughout the Midwest, doing tours in Norway, and perform at festivals in Scandinavia.</span><br />
<span style="color: #999999; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="color: #999999;">Show them some love on their </span><a href="http://www.rainmakers.com/home/" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: red;">official site</span></b></a><span style="color: #999999;"> and </span><a href="https://www.facebook.com/rainmakersband/home" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: red;">Facebook</span></b></a><span style="color: #999999;">!</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="color: #999999;"><br /></span></span>
<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="color: #999999;"><br /></span></span>
<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="color: #999999;"><br /></span></span>
<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="color: #999999;"><br /></span></span>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjs1gJg7jFsXn34zlxShiiU28jOtEHMh8bPOP4OOQFwYVNKyu8vFyGiWryGxGZISOfCcLOSK8iEn5cKg9FYxnkH9JmN-UHPxClymt7dwSRqeqv-bQf6Vu8wvlV4BoZWYOVPSUHihppI/s1600/Hunter.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="159" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjs1gJg7jFsXn34zlxShiiU28jOtEHMh8bPOP4OOQFwYVNKyu8vFyGiWryGxGZISOfCcLOSK8iEn5cKg9FYxnkH9JmN-UHPxClymt7dwSRqeqv-bQf6Vu8wvlV4BoZWYOVPSUHihppI/s200/Hunter.jpg" width="200" /></a></div>
<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="color: #999999;"></span></span><br />
<span style="color: #999999; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">About Hunter:</span></b><span style="font-size: x-small;"> Hunter is a freelance music writer that concentrates on finding outstanding, unsigned, unknown and under appreciated bands from around the world and unabashedly wields them onto the unsuspecting and the great unwashed. His work has appeared on music sites kilScene (NYC/Brooklyn), Mother Church Pew (NYC), and East of Eighth (Nashville). One of his writings has even been shared and press quoted by a Grammy Nominated artist (Do the Grammy's even matter anymore?!) After a particularly difficult and surreal week of work about five years ago Hunter decided to search the dark, dusty corners and obscure underbelly of the Internet. It was after hearing one of the same 30 songs that a so called "New Rock" radio station played yet again on his way home. That is what started him n his quixotic quest. Since then through many seasons of bleeding ears, anguish, and many neurotic episodes, he has learned well how to hone the power of the Internet in his search. Along with that, he has a vast array of concerts and music rouges throughout the US and around the world, and his goal is to find some of the most unique, fresh, and kick you in the ear hole artists and bands. You can follow him on Twitter or Facebook (if you can find him!) About Hunter: Hunter is a freelance music writer that concentrates on finding outstanding, unsigned, unknown and under appreciated bands from around the world and unabashedly wields them onto the unsuspecting and the great unwashed. His work has appeared on music sites kilScene (NYC/Brooklyn), Mother Church Pew (NYC), and East of Eighth (Nashville). One of his writings has even been shared and press quoted by a Grammy Nominated artist (Do the Grammy's even matter anymore?!) After a particularly difficult and surreal week of work about five years ago Hunter decided to search the dark, dusty corners and obscure underbelly of the Internet. It was after hearing one of the same 30 songs that a so called "New Rock" radio station played yet again on his way home. That is what started him n his quixotic quest. Since then through many seasons of bleeding ears, anguish, and many neurotic episodes, he has learned well how to hone the power of the Internet in his search. Along with that, he has a vast array of concerts and music rouges throughout the US and around the world, and his goal is to find some of the most unique, fresh, and kick you in the ear hole artists and bands. You can follow him on Twitter or Facebook (if you can find him!)</span></span><br />
<div>
<span style="color: #999999; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></span></div>
Brody Ramonehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00544979930580857740noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942501264561095629.post-21105398981047698762016-08-09T14:22:00.001-07:002016-08-09T14:22:13.486-07:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirFQsfT1PlYsi3w-4qccX6AVSQyuFZ14NKPtqfLSV7Y72GMEwcihd6jlkILPA_fkJS_PolKWRjbFUHpbz8bt4XfaSBSc9AvSZgjPXOXhhOBr8EPvDbVte418UQwAZ_pf3mHZ7r9Xdv/s1600/UNSIGNED+TUESDAYS+LOGO.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="110" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirFQsfT1PlYsi3w-4qccX6AVSQyuFZ14NKPtqfLSV7Y72GMEwcihd6jlkILPA_fkJS_PolKWRjbFUHpbz8bt4XfaSBSc9AvSZgjPXOXhhOBr8EPvDbVte418UQwAZ_pf3mHZ7r9Xdv/s400/UNSIGNED+TUESDAYS+LOGO.png" width="400" /></a></div>
<span style="color: #999999; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"></span><br />
<span style="color: #999999; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"></span><br />
<span style="color: #999999; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"></span><br />
<span style="color: #999999; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"></span><br />
<span style="color: #999999; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">A quick question for all of you? Who would win in a fight; Lemmy or God? Trick question...Lemmy
IS God! Though we have sadly lost one of our greatest legends of Rock & Roll just a few months
back, without a doubt, Ian Fraser Kilmister AKA Lemmy will live on in the memories and hearts of
rock fans well past his passing. If there was ever a personality that embodied the essence and
spirit of the genre, Lemmy would most definitely end up at or near the top of most rockers list.
</span><br />
<span style="color: #999999; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"></span><br />
<span style="color: #999999; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">
</span><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="color: #999999; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzXm-ku2esRVzQAsKUj32Hvz8VTugcsYtAQBUGMKfgpiHF82pfVSp8iOi8EhTFe32gHpTcF-61lUp15YDAk99Td8E7DxwfzcN7-X0P5uqiKutGJv4pZvxHt6KZWmRkTFBeWN0u1iDZZ2wr/s1600/deaddeads.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzXm-ku2esRVzQAsKUj32Hvz8VTugcsYtAQBUGMKfgpiHF82pfVSp8iOi8EhTFe32gHpTcF-61lUp15YDAk99Td8E7DxwfzcN7-X0P5uqiKutGJv4pZvxHt6KZWmRkTFBeWN0u1iDZZ2wr/s1600/deaddeads.jpg" width="400" /></a></span></div>
<span style="color: #999999; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Now, how can you the fan, continue to experience and enjoy the music, spirit, and perhaps even
the lifestyle of this thing we call Rock & Roll? By going to shows, buying the music, and spreading
the word about all the great Rock & Roll groups out there that continues to entertain, innovate,
and sweat for us fans. One of those bands that are grinding it out, creating exciting music, and
gaining momentum are Nashville’s The Dead Deads.
</span><br />
<span style="color: #999999; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"></span><br />
<span style="color: #999999; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">
Comprised of a pair of siblings and three childhood friends, they collectively came from a number
of previous bands. It was during a onenight ladies jam night that they suddenly found themselves
realizing that there was something special and electric from this one jam session. The Dead
Deads are absolutely a breath of fresh air integrated with thunderous drums, screaming guitars,
soaring harmonies, with a lead singer that can beautifully croon or roar, this depends on the
disposition of the song.
</span><br />
<span style="color: #999999; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"></span><br />
<span style="color: #999999; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">2014’s Rainbeau is 11 tracks of stunning first album bliss, produced by Brian Carter at Paradox
with highlight songs; “Lemonade” (Two years *prior* and better than Beyonce thank you very
much), “Organ P”, “The Lonely Sound”, and “Sour Blooms” to name a few. At present, the group
is working on their followup album. It will be produced by Helmet producer Page Hamilton who
noticed the band during their supporting slot on the ShipRocked Cruise, and engineered by Toshi
Kasai (Melvins) Dan Certa, and Keiffer Infantino, is out August 26th.</span><br />
<span style="color: #999999; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"></span><br />
<span style="color: #999999; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">
The Dead Deads had their first national tour with Halestorm in 2014 and continue to add slots
including; the aforementioned ShipRocked cruise, at present on tour with Bush and Chevelle, and
to circle to the start of this articleMotorhead’s Motorboat cruise (twice) with the likes of
Motorhead, Slayer, Anthrax, Suicidal Tendencies, Huntress, and Crobot. You know what, when
Lemmy wants you to perform with him two times, you wear that as a Rock & Roll badge of honor.
Their star rising, The Dead Deads have a fantastic connection with their fans, known as the Dead
Corps, a group that definitely support their favorite band and follow them everywhere.
</span><br />
<span style="color: #999999; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"></span><br />
<span style="color: #999999; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">
With a sound that makes their hard rock and punk favorites accessible, yet injecting influences
from many different genres and artists, The Dead Deads are immensely talented, exciting, and
entertaining. With a second album coming out August 26th, keep an ear out for these rockers. I have a feeling that they will be coming to a venue near you soon.</span><br />
<span style="color: #999999; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"></span><br />
<span style="color: #999999; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Show them some love on their<strong><span style="color: red;"> </span></strong><a href="https://thedeaddeads.com/" target="_blank"><strong><span style="color: red;">official site</span></strong></a>, <a href="http://keep%20an%20ear%20out%20for%20these/" target="_blank"><strong><span style="color: red;">Twitter</span></strong></a> and<span style="color: red;"> <strong><a href="https://www.facebook.com/thedeaddeads/home" target="_blank"><span style="color: red;">Facebook</span></a></strong></span>!</span>Brody Ramonehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00544979930580857740noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942501264561095629.post-60484907813946097062016-08-02T15:37:00.005-07:002016-08-02T15:44:18.325-07:00<span style="color: #999999; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<span style="color: #999999; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirFQsfT1PlYsi3w-4qccX6AVSQyuFZ14NKPtqfLSV7Y72GMEwcihd6jlkILPA_fkJS_PolKWRjbFUHpbz8bt4XfaSBSc9AvSZgjPXOXhhOBr8EPvDbVte418UQwAZ_pf3mHZ7r9Xdv/s1600/UNSIGNED+TUESDAYS+LOGO.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="110" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirFQsfT1PlYsi3w-4qccX6AVSQyuFZ14NKPtqfLSV7Y72GMEwcihd6jlkILPA_fkJS_PolKWRjbFUHpbz8bt4XfaSBSc9AvSZgjPXOXhhOBr8EPvDbVte418UQwAZ_pf3mHZ7r9Xdv/s400/UNSIGNED+TUESDAYS+LOGO.png" width="400" /></a></div>
<span style="color: #999999; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<span style="color: #999999; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<span style="color: #999999; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<span style="color: #999999; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Situations that almost all individuals seem to have to navigate are the moments or time periods of
stress, frustration, and the occasional crisis brought about by this thing called...Life. We all have
ways of dealing with it from legal to the more than perhaps a step over the legal line. Some use
food, others perhaps Television, and then there are those of us that use music. Whether just a
momentary pickmeup or perhaps cranking a song or ten at high volumes in your car, much like
counting to ten but with thundering drums and reverb. Imagine though that you are the one that
creates that stress relief, an entertainer or musician. You are the one up on stage, looking around
from a spotlight and center stage watching everyone else being entertained, only to know that
money is tight, the bills are piling up, and you're wondering what is going to happen when your
food runs out on Tuesday and you may get paid on Friday? </span><br />
<span style="color: #999999; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<span style="color: #999999; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Sons of Strangers started as two friends meeting in a studio. Jon White and Mark Sullivan played
music on and off for over a decade and had that fateful encounter in Mark's Ardmore, </span><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="color: #999999; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj73jQ5I7N0VmNMvB10VU-S1swBL6Gq8D-BVNgR5_KFzFcuBcB71OPcNtM6JvockF6O59iN59H6pQRqIM2CTKyUvUOxJKd4m6Ja583j_W2EYos3njDsXFKjZqWtVewOIH2WxDFHgVJ5/s1600/Sons+of+Strangers+%25231.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj73jQ5I7N0VmNMvB10VU-S1swBL6Gq8D-BVNgR5_KFzFcuBcB71OPcNtM6JvockF6O59iN59H6pQRqIM2CTKyUvUOxJKd4m6Ja583j_W2EYos3njDsXFKjZqWtVewOIH2WxDFHgVJ5/s320/Sons+of+Strangers+%25231.jpg" width="320" /></a></span></div>
<span style="color: #999999; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">OK studio in
2007. They began playing shortly afterward off and on, even after Mark had closed his studio and
moved to Austin, TX. The next three years threw a lot of changes at the pair, forcing them to
adapt to increasingly erratic schedules and long distances. They eventually reconnected in 2012
and recorded their first EP titled, Only Thieves. Jon fortuitously met longtime influence and
inspiration Mike Herrera of MxPx and Tumbledown and over drinks, setup a time to record their
fulllength album Bringing the Sun Up/Taking the Sun Down. Finished in July of 2013 and it was
released in October of 2013. </span><br />
<span style="color: #999999; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<span style="color: #999999; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Their most recent release is The Sailor/The Sea and on initial listening may come off as an indie
rock sound but there are more textures, shapes, and influences here. I've heard everything from
moments of Bob Mould, the Smithereens, and even Lucero. The use of time and tempo changes,
particularly prevalent on the song, "Fools Gold" is both impressive and refreshing. The lyrics are
heartfelt and honest. The songs are strong and gutsy. This is definitely an album to give a listen. </span><br />
<span style="color: #999999; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<span style="color: #999999; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Though I normally write about unsigned bands, Sons of Strangers have recently signed with
Wiretap Records, a solid LA outfit that is normally known for punk and other bands that they
believe in. One of the fantastic things about this album is the fact that it is not overproduced or
perfect. They are a bit on the raw side but the underlying talent is obvious. This album showed
fine musicianship and I would definitely recommend keeping an ear out for Sons of Strangers.</span><br />
<span style="color: #999999; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<span style="color: #999999; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="color: #999999;">Show these boys some love on their </span><a href="http://www.sonsofstrangers.com/" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: red;">official site</span></b></a><span style="color: #999999;">, </span><a href="https://www.facebook.com/SonsofStrangers/" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: red;">Facebook</span></b></a><span style="color: #999999;"> and </span><b><span style="color: red;"><a href="https://twitter.com/sonsofstrangers" target="_blank">Twitter</a>!</span></b></span><br />
<span style="color: #999999; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<span style="color: #999999; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<span style="color: #999999; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<span style="color: #999999; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<span style="color: #999999; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<span style="color: #999999; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<span style="color: #999999; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<span style="color: #999999; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<span style="color: #999999; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"></span><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjs1gJg7jFsXn34zlxShiiU28jOtEHMh8bPOP4OOQFwYVNKyu8vFyGiWryGxGZISOfCcLOSK8iEn5cKg9FYxnkH9JmN-UHPxClymt7dwSRqeqv-bQf6Vu8wvlV4BoZWYOVPSUHihppI/s1600/Hunter.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="159" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjs1gJg7jFsXn34zlxShiiU28jOtEHMh8bPOP4OOQFwYVNKyu8vFyGiWryGxGZISOfCcLOSK8iEn5cKg9FYxnkH9JmN-UHPxClymt7dwSRqeqv-bQf6Vu8wvlV4BoZWYOVPSUHihppI/s200/Hunter.jpg" width="200" /></a></div>
<span style="color: #999999; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">About Hunter:</span></b><span style="font-size: x-small;"> Hunter is a freelance music writer that concentrates on finding outstanding, unsigned, unknown and under appreciated bands from around the world and unabashedly wields them onto the unsuspecting and the great unwashed. His work has appeared on music sites kilScene (NYC/Brooklyn), Mother Church Pew (NYC), and East of Eighth (Nashville). One of his writings has even been shared and press quoted by a Grammy Nominated artist (Do the Grammy's even matter anymore?!) After a particularly difficult and surreal week of work about five years ago Hunter decided to search the dark, dusty corners and obscure underbelly of the Internet. It was after hearing one of the same 30 songs that a so called "New Rock" radio station played yet again on his way home. That is what started him n his quixotic quest. Since then through many seasons of bleeding ears, anguish, and many neurotic episodes, he has learned well how to hone the power of the Internet in his search. Along with that, he has a vast array of concerts and music rouges throughout the US and around the world, and his goal is to find some of the most unique, fresh, and kick you in the ear hole artists and bands. You can follow him on Twitter or Facebook (if you can find him!) About Hunter: Hunter is a freelance music writer that concentrates on finding outstanding, unsigned, unknown and under appreciated bands from around the world and unabashedly wields them onto the unsuspecting and the great unwashed. His work has appeared on music sites kilScene (NYC/Brooklyn), Mother Church Pew (NYC), and East of Eighth (Nashville). One of his writings has even been shared and press quoted by a Grammy Nominated artist (Do the Grammy's even matter anymore?!) After a particularly difficult and surreal week of work about five years ago Hunter decided to search the dark, dusty corners and obscure underbelly of the Internet. It was after hearing one of the same 30 songs that a so called "New Rock" radio station played yet again on his way home. That is what started him n his quixotic quest. Since then through many seasons of bleeding ears, anguish, and many neurotic episodes, he has learned well how to hone the power of the Internet in his search. Along with that, he has a vast array of concerts and music rouges throughout the US and around the world, and his goal is to find some of the most unique, fresh, and kick you in the ear hole artists and bands. You can follow him on Twitter or Facebook (if you can find him!)</span></span><br />
<div>
<span style="color: #999999; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></span></div>
Brody Ramonehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00544979930580857740noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942501264561095629.post-8271999918604177612016-07-26T09:05:00.003-07:002016-07-26T18:23:30.153-07:00<span style="color: #999999; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEavDEFoyGqDFnid4UIVCcxs_JDQLcyC6RugXoa5NZY4x8ImDfgD6HTQmlQXUADGpt_MhgLvPb5v7chMR7bAVPWr76BR5igH745IaOpCBNSl7qeepPZWTaFQGOwsS7peYmS8oEtKfB/s1600/UNSIGNED+TUESDAYS+LOGO.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="110" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEavDEFoyGqDFnid4UIVCcxs_JDQLcyC6RugXoa5NZY4x8ImDfgD6HTQmlQXUADGpt_MhgLvPb5v7chMR7bAVPWr76BR5igH745IaOpCBNSl7qeepPZWTaFQGOwsS7peYmS8oEtKfB/s400/UNSIGNED+TUESDAYS+LOGO.png" width="400" /></a></div>
<span style="color: #999999; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<span style="color: #999999; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<br />
<span style="color: #999999; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">On June 30, 2015, the traffic flowed on a moderately warm night like always, I imagine.
People were possibly heading home after running errands. Picking up the kids from any
number of tertiary activities, or perhaps coming home from dinner at a local restaurant. Just off
of Meachem Rd in Racine, Wisconsin in a nondescript strip mall next to a pizza joint and
across from a Laundromat sat JJ Mc Auliffe's Pub. On this, the last day of June I watched
King Washington perform to a crowd of approximately 100 lucky patrons. Many were there by
choice, fans from previous encounters. Others were there by fortunate happenstance,
perhaps for a postwork drink to wind down. Once there they were mesmerized by the talent
on stage that once realized, was something not often seen on a Tuesday, or any night of the
week for that matter. </span><br />
<span style="color: #999999; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5wJ0uYXkOKESzFdeUps9e3btP1_JQKgbEXPbkgztlUljPWLua9R-lQLHYykclQyDhf9teoIrEPblwNuXufWzmTRh0Z5KX0Lx530jv9XmN7lHfcttbMFXJ610kIkriBL-k0Gpe5m4J/s1600/King+Washington+%25231.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5wJ0uYXkOKESzFdeUps9e3btP1_JQKgbEXPbkgztlUljPWLua9R-lQLHYykclQyDhf9teoIrEPblwNuXufWzmTRh0Z5KX0Lx530jv9XmN7lHfcttbMFXJ610kIkriBL-k0Gpe5m4J/s400/King+Washington+%25231.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>
<span style="color: #999999; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">The previous day I had an interview with them but, due to circumstances beyond my control at
a previous site, the article, and interview I had written did not get published. This week's article
is my opportunity to thank them for their time. </span><br />
<span style="color: #999999; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<span style="color: #999999; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">King Washington is an unsigned band based out of Los Angeles that could be described as
indie rock, alt folk rock, or plainly a great rock & roll band. Yet, there is so much astounding
talent going on here. What really stands out are the two and three part harmonies, solid story-
telling lyrics, and stellar guitar work of colead singer George Krikes. Founded by the other co-
lead singer Tyson Kelly in 2006, the group is slowly building a rabid fan base one music
residency at a time. The group harkens to a time of the singersongwriter, with strong
harmonies, subtle chord progressions, and a fresh contemporary feel. Krikes seemingly
effortless virtuoso guitar talent flawlessly melds the lost art of the guitar solo, but in a way that
does not seem ostentatious or vainglorious. The solos actually add a depth, flow, and
substance to these songs. Kelly's strong songwriting emotionally draws in the listener. Bass
player Billy Lee rounds out the number three in threepartharmony and has added his musical
skills to the songwriting bin. David Contreras is the newest member of the band hailing from
Hamburg, Germany rounds out the rhythm section. </span><br />
<span style="color: #999999; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<span style="color: #999999; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">As of this writing, King Washington has two fulllength albums; The Gears and The Overload
that were recorded at The Exchange Recording Complex in Milwaukee, WI and was produced
by owner Grammy Awardwinning Joe Puerta. A new album is in the works and nearly
complete. These two fantastic albums sound amazing. There are many songs that must be
pointed out; "Animal", "4th of July", "Don't Expect My Love", and three of their better known
and fan favorites "Bawl & Change", "Old Highway 9", and "Land Without Age". </span><br />
<span style="color: #999999; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<span style="color: #999999; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Listening to their live performance, what stands out is that the music, melody, and harmonies
filled every single inch of space. It was as if you were wrapped in a blanket of warm, emotive
sound. I am not talking about volume here, for it was not too loud at all. Though the production
value of their albums is fantastic, this is a band that is better off seen live. Some of the new
songs that they presented that night live were; “Evelyn", "Superman", and "Hey Boy" a funky
groove of a song which bassist Billy Lee composed and may be on this upcoming new album. </span><br />
<span style="color: #999999; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<span style="color: #999999; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">King Washington has a unique way to reach out to new fans. They have had a number of
residencies throughout the U.S., particularly in the Milwaukee and NYC areas, in which they
perform a set show one night a week for a month at a chosen venue. Then on off days pickup
gigs in the surrounding region, often times coming back to smaller cities and venues not used
to having such a quality and talented act performing in these middle size cities. By stretching
out gigs months apart, it makes the return that much more special and fans bring more
friends, and the fan base grows. It's quite brilliant really.
With this new album the band promises to break new ground being released the summer of
2016, a fall tour, and an amazing live show, King Washington is a group that continues to
grow in popularity, confidence, and hopefully a tour date soon near you. In a perfect world, it
would be a band like King Washington that would on the radio or topping the charts and not
the vacuous fluff that is assaulting our ears presently.</span><br />
<span style="color: #999999; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<span style="color: #999999; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Show this up and coming band some love on their socials!</span><br />
<span style="color: #999999; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<span style="color: red; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><a href="http://kingwashingtonmusic.com/" target="_blank"><b>Official Site</b></a></span><br />
<b><a href="https://twitter.com/KingWashington" target="_blank"><br /></a></b>
<span style="color: #999999; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b><a href="https://twitter.com/KingWashington" target="_blank">Twitter</a></b></span><br />
<span style="color: #999999; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<span style="color: #999999; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b><a href="https://www.facebook.com/kingwashingtonmusic/" target="_blank">Facebook</a></b></span><br />
<span style="color: #999999; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<span style="color: #999999; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<span style="color: #999999; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<span style="color: #999999; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvk4bRwha-sS9n7wwDjs_knRiwqxI5OSLUOHaZCKywXluo8neMdCZuSOUUejD7FqoRHkP2P0-zeIV6frXkCrEeqlar-c6VOiNLRUpt3C3OaP5JVL8hINqJl0IaWvKj1UiBVzUBIWU5/s1600/Hunter.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="159" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvk4bRwha-sS9n7wwDjs_knRiwqxI5OSLUOHaZCKywXluo8neMdCZuSOUUejD7FqoRHkP2P0-zeIV6frXkCrEeqlar-c6VOiNLRUpt3C3OaP5JVL8hINqJl0IaWvKj1UiBVzUBIWU5/s200/Hunter.jpg" width="200" /></a><span style="color: #999999; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">About Hunter:</span></b><span style="font-size: x-small;"> Hunter is a freelance music writer that concentrates on finding outstanding, unsigned, unknown and under appreciated bands from around the world and unabashedly wields them onto the unsuspecting and the great unwashed. His work has appeared on music sites kilScene (NYC/Brooklyn), Mother Church Pew (NYC), and East of Eighth (Nashville). One of his writings has even been shared and press quoted by a Grammy Nominated artist (Do the Grammy's even matter anymore?!) After a particularly difficult and surreal week of work about five years ago Hunter decided to search the dark, dusty corners and obscure underbelly of the Internet. It was after hearing one of the same 30 songs that a so called "New Rock" radio station played yet again on his way home. That is what started him n his quixotic quest. Since then through many seasons of bleeding ears, anguish, and many neurotic episodes, he has learned well how to hone the power of the Internet in his search. Along with that, he has a vast array of concerts and music rouges throughout the US and around the world, and his goal is to find some of the most unique, fresh, and kick you in the ear hole artists and bands. You can follow him on Twitter or Facebook (if you can find him!) About Hunter: Hunter is a freelance music writer that concentrates on finding outstanding, unsigned, unknown and under appreciated bands from around the world and unabashedly wields them onto the unsuspecting and the great unwashed. His work has appeared on music sites kilScene (NYC/Brooklyn), Mother Church Pew (NYC), and East of Eighth (Nashville). One of his writings has even been shared and press quoted by a Grammy Nominated artist (Do the Grammy's even matter anymore?!) After a particularly difficult and surreal week of work about five years ago Hunter decided to search the dark, dusty corners and obscure underbelly of the Internet. It was after hearing one of the same 30 songs that a so called "New Rock" radio station played yet again on his way home. That is what started him n his quixotic quest. Since then through many seasons of bleeding ears, anguish, and many neurotic episodes, he has learned well how to hone the power of the Internet in his search. Along with that, he has a vast array of concerts and music rouges throughout the US and around the world, and his goal is to find some of the most unique, fresh, and kick you in the ear hole artists and bands. You can follow him on Twitter or Facebook (if you can find him!)</span></span><br />
<span style="color: #999999; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><br /></span>Brody Ramonehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00544979930580857740noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942501264561095629.post-11842964323328371722016-07-26T09:05:00.001-07:002016-07-26T09:05:21.196-07:00<span style="color: #999999; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEavDEFoyGqDFnid4UIVCcxs_JDQLcyC6RugXoa5NZY4x8ImDfgD6HTQmlQXUADGpt_MhgLvPb5v7chMR7bAVPWr76BR5igH745IaOpCBNSl7qeepPZWTaFQGOwsS7peYmS8oEtKfB/s1600/UNSIGNED+TUESDAYS+LOGO.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="110" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEavDEFoyGqDFnid4UIVCcxs_JDQLcyC6RugXoa5NZY4x8ImDfgD6HTQmlQXUADGpt_MhgLvPb5v7chMR7bAVPWr76BR5igH745IaOpCBNSl7qeepPZWTaFQGOwsS7peYmS8oEtKfB/s400/UNSIGNED+TUESDAYS+LOGO.png" width="400" /></a></div>
<span style="color: #999999; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<span style="color: #999999; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<br />
<span style="color: #999999; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">On June 30, 2015, the traffic flowed on a moderately warm night like always, I imagine.
People were possibly heading home after running errands. Picking up the kids from any
number of tertiary activities, or perhaps coming home from dinner at a local restaurant. Just off
of Meachem Rd in Racine, Wisconsin in a nondescript strip mall next to a pizza joint and
across from a Laundromat sat JJ Mc Auliffe's Pub. On this, the last day of June I watched
King Washington perform to a crowd of approximately 100 lucky patrons. Many were there by
choice, fans from previous encounters. Others were there by fortunate happenstance,
perhaps for a postwork drink to wind down. Once there they were mesmerized by the talent
on stage that once realized, was something not often seen on a Tuesday, or any night of the
week for that matter. </span><br />
<span style="color: #999999; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5wJ0uYXkOKESzFdeUps9e3btP1_JQKgbEXPbkgztlUljPWLua9R-lQLHYykclQyDhf9teoIrEPblwNuXufWzmTRh0Z5KX0Lx530jv9XmN7lHfcttbMFXJ610kIkriBL-k0Gpe5m4J/s1600/King+Washington+%25231.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5wJ0uYXkOKESzFdeUps9e3btP1_JQKgbEXPbkgztlUljPWLua9R-lQLHYykclQyDhf9teoIrEPblwNuXufWzmTRh0Z5KX0Lx530jv9XmN7lHfcttbMFXJ610kIkriBL-k0Gpe5m4J/s400/King+Washington+%25231.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>
<span style="color: #999999; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">The previous day I had an interview with them but, due to circumstances beyond my control at
a previous site, the article, and interview I had written did not get published. This week's article
is my opportunity to thank them for their time. </span><br />
<span style="color: #999999; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<span style="color: #999999; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">King Washington is an unsigned band based out of Los Angeles that could be described as
indie rock, alt folk rock, or plainly a great rock & roll band. Yet, there is so much astounding
talent going on here. What really stands out are the two and three part harmonies, solid story-
telling lyrics, and stellar guitar work of colead singer George Krikes. Founded by the other co-
lead singer Tyson Kelly in 2006, the group is slowly building a rabid fan base one music
residency at a time. The group harkens to a time of the singersongwriter, with strong
harmonies, subtle chord progressions, and a fresh contemporary feel. Krikes seemingly
effortless virtuoso guitar talent flawlessly melds the lost art of the guitar solo, but in a way that
does not seem ostentatious or vainglorious. The solos actually add a depth, flow, and
substance to these songs. Kelly's strong songwriting emotionally draws in the listener. Bass
player Billy Lee rounds out the number three in threepartharmony and has added his musical
skills to the songwriting bin. David Contreras is the newest member of the band hailing from
Hamburg, Germany rounds out the rhythm section. </span><br />
<span style="color: #999999; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<span style="color: #999999; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">As of this writing, King Washington has two fulllength albums; The Gears and The Overload
that were recorded at The Exchange Recording Complex in Milwaukee, WI and was produced
by owner Grammy Awardwinning Joe Puerta. A new album is in the works and nearly
complete. These two fantastic albums sound amazing. There are many songs that must be
pointed out; "Animal", "4th of July", "Don't Expect My Love", and three of their better known
and fan favorites "Bawl & Change", "Old Highway 9", and "Land Without Age". </span><br />
<span style="color: #999999; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<span style="color: #999999; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Listening to their live performance, what stands out is that the music, melody, and harmonies
filled every single inch of space. It was as if you were wrapped in a blanket of warm, emotive
sound. I am not talking about volume here, for it was not too loud at all. Though the production
value of their albums is fantastic, this is a band that is better off seen live. Some of the new
songs that they presented that night live were; “Evelyn", "Superman", and "Hey Boy" a funky
groove of a song which bassist Billy Lee composed and may be on this upcoming new album. </span><br />
<span style="color: #999999; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<span style="color: #999999; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">King Washington has a unique way to reach out to new fans. They have had a number of
residencies throughout the U.S., particularly in the Milwaukee and NYC areas, in which they
perform a set show one night a week for a month at a chosen venue. Then on off days pickup
gigs in the surrounding region, often times coming back to smaller cities and venues not used
to having such a quality and talented act performing in these middle size cities. By stretching
out gigs months apart, it makes the return that much more special and fans bring more
friends, and the fan base grows. It's quite brilliant really.
With this new album the band promises to break new ground being released the summer of
2016, a fall tour, and an amazing live show, King Washington is a group that continues to
grow in popularity, confidence, and hopefully a tour date soon near you. In a perfect world, it
would be a band like King Washington that would on the radio or topping the charts and not
the vacuous fluff that is assaulting our ears presently.</span><br />
<span style="color: #999999; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<span style="color: #999999; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Show this up and coming band some love on their socials!</span><br />
<span style="color: #999999; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<span style="color: red; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><a href="http://kingwashingtonmusic.com/" target="_blank"><b>Official Site</b></a></span><br />
<b><a href="https://twitter.com/KingWashington" target="_blank"><br /></a></b>
<span style="color: #999999; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b><a href="https://twitter.com/KingWashington" target="_blank">Twitter</a></b></span><br />
<span style="color: #999999; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<span style="color: #999999; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b><a href="https://www.facebook.com/kingwashingtonmusic/" target="_blank">Facebook</a></b></span><br />
<span style="color: #999999; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<span style="color: #999999; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<span style="color: #999999; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<span style="color: #999999; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvk4bRwha-sS9n7wwDjs_knRiwqxI5OSLUOHaZCKywXluo8neMdCZuSOUUejD7FqoRHkP2P0-zeIV6frXkCrEeqlar-c6VOiNLRUpt3C3OaP5JVL8hINqJl0IaWvKj1UiBVzUBIWU5/s1600/Hunter.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="159" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvk4bRwha-sS9n7wwDjs_knRiwqxI5OSLUOHaZCKywXluo8neMdCZuSOUUejD7FqoRHkP2P0-zeIV6frXkCrEeqlar-c6VOiNLRUpt3C3OaP5JVL8hINqJl0IaWvKj1UiBVzUBIWU5/s200/Hunter.jpg" width="200" /></a><span style="color: #999999; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">About Hunter:</span></b><span style="font-size: x-small;"> Hunter is a freelance music writer that concentrates on finding outstanding, unsigned, unknown and under appreciated bands from around the world and unabashedly wields them onto the unsuspecting and the great unwashed. His work has appeared on music sites kilScene (NYC/Brooklyn), Mother Church Pew (NYC), and East of Eighth (Nashville). One of his writings has even been shared and press quoted by a Grammy Nominated artist (Do the Grammy's even matter anymore?!) After a particularly difficult and surreal week of work about five years ago Hunter decided to search the dark, dusty corners and obscure underbelly of the Internet. It was after hearing one of the same 30 songs that a so called "New Rock" radio station played yet again on his way home. That is what started him n his quixotic quest. Since then through many seasons of bleeding ears, anguish, and many neurotic episodes, he has learned well how to hone the power of the Internet in his search. Along with that, he has a vast array of concerts and music rouges throughout the US and around the world, and his goal is to find some of the most unique, fresh, and kick you in the ear hole artists and bands. You can follow him on Twitter or Facebook (if you can find him!) About Hunter: Hunter is a freelance music writer that concentrates on finding outstanding, unsigned, unknown and under appreciated bands from around the world and unabashedly wields them onto the unsuspecting and the great unwashed. His work has appeared on music sites kilScene (NYC/Brooklyn), Mother Church Pew (NYC), and East of Eighth (Nashville). One of his writings has even been shared and press quoted by a Grammy Nominated artist (Do the Grammy's even matter anymore?!) After a particularly difficult and surreal week of work about five years ago Hunter decided to search the dark, dusty corners and obscure underbelly of the Internet. It was after hearing one of the same 30 songs that a so called "New Rock" radio station played yet again on his way home. That is what started him n his quixotic quest. Since then through many seasons of bleeding ears, anguish, and many neurotic episodes, he has learned well how to hone the power of the Internet in his search. Along with that, he has a vast array of concerts and music rouges throughout the US and around the world, and his goal is to find some of the most unique, fresh, and kick you in the ear hole artists and bands. You can follow him on Twitter or Facebook (if you can find him!)</span></span><br />
<span style="color: #999999; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><br /></span>Brody Ramonehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00544979930580857740noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942501264561095629.post-83272121341193681712016-07-19T17:16:00.002-07:002016-07-19T17:16:15.722-07:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEavDEFoyGqDFnid4UIVCcxs_JDQLcyC6RugXoa5NZY4x8ImDfgD6HTQmlQXUADGpt_MhgLvPb5v7chMR7bAVPWr76BR5igH745IaOpCBNSl7qeepPZWTaFQGOwsS7peYmS8oEtKfB/s1600/UNSIGNED+TUESDAYS+LOGO.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="110" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEavDEFoyGqDFnid4UIVCcxs_JDQLcyC6RugXoa5NZY4x8ImDfgD6HTQmlQXUADGpt_MhgLvPb5v7chMR7bAVPWr76BR5igH745IaOpCBNSl7qeepPZWTaFQGOwsS7peYmS8oEtKfB/s400/UNSIGNED+TUESDAYS+LOGO.png" width="400" /></a></div>
<span style="color: #999999; font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<span style="color: #999999; font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<span style="color: #999999; font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<span style="color: #999999; font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<span style="color: #999999; font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Music has the ability to connect with us personally on a primal level and transport us to another
plane that is beyond reason. Seattle’s Ten Miles Wide makes that kind of music—this band has
taken hold of the socalled dead and rotting corpse of rock n’ roll, and resuscitated it with a
style that defies the status quo. </span><br />
<span style="color: #999999; font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<span style="color: #999999; font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> Initially known as The Mothership, released albums previously, and garnered regional success
until setbacks relegated their musical mission to the back burner for a time due to another band
from Texas having a similar name. The group changed their name to Ten Miles Wide in 2015.
Fortunately for us, the group persevered. At first, their music may seem to be a heavy dose of
straight up hard rock, but there’s more than meets the ear. </span><br />
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYX41BAKcCiZ8CSWS1Np8yY8EjQOZL3Wl1iNBbuEXYsNwDw4x31mfiGTelAAx04bmev2ynJgyRTUbQD7g8ONayO6PObKQHaD2LkzGE9WmstH8k-Jbp-1JuCzbOBbbRbqyeW7aQz7e_/s1600/Ten+Miles+Wide+%25232.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYX41BAKcCiZ8CSWS1Np8yY8EjQOZL3Wl1iNBbuEXYsNwDw4x31mfiGTelAAx04bmev2ynJgyRTUbQD7g8ONayO6PObKQHaD2LkzGE9WmstH8k-Jbp-1JuCzbOBbbRbqyeW7aQz7e_/s400/Ten+Miles+Wide+%25232.jpg" width="400" /></a><span style="color: #999999; font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><br />
<span style="color: #999999; font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Frontman and guitarist John Beckman’s unique voice is, in one moment, heartwrenching and full
of angst, then tender and harmonious in the next; frankly, his range is astonishing. Bassist Ryan
Thornes conquers all styles—with hard rock drive, speed runs, and funky bass lines, he and
drummer Will Andrews (In my opinion easily the best drummer in the unsigned scene today)
remain unstoppable in the rhythmic pocket. With the recent addition of Jake Carden to the lineup,
the band is complete, and on July 15th, released The Gross, their first under their current
moniker.</span><br />
<span style="color: #999999; font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<span style="color: #999999; font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> “Backburner” opens with a strong bass line that Beckman piggybacks with guitar riffs as Andrews
fills the spaces with alternating backbeats. “Pick Me Up”, a measured, smoldering piece, “The
Gross”, a floating prog rockesque composition, and slow burner “Dandruff” (this writer’s personal
favorite), all showcase Beckman’s phenomenal vocal versatility. Track nine, “The Mothership”, a
nod to their former band identity and the highlight for the listener who happens to also be a
musician, features the members using every tool in their individual wheelhouses to create a
dynamic tour de force in one song, one easily considered a masterpiece. The last track,
interestingly named “Inspirational Masturbation”, shows the humorous side of the band, tempering
the album’s intensity.
</span><br />
<span style="color: #999999; font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<span style="color: #999999; font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The Gross revives the spirit of rock n’ roll defiance and gives a grand middlefinger to any
arrogant soul who claims that it’s dead. Hello Ten Miles Wide, it’s nice to meet you.</span><br />
<br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="color: #999999;">Show them some love on their </span><b><a href="http://www.tenmileswideband.com/#!music/c222f" target="_blank"><span style="color: red;">official site</span></a></b><span style="color: #999999;">, </span><b><a href="https://www.facebook.com/tenmileswideband/?fref=ts" target="_blank"><span style="color: red;">Facebook</span></a></b><span style="color: #999999;"> and </span><a href="https://twitter.com/tenmileswide206" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: red;">Twitter</span></b></a><span style="color: #999999;">!</span></span>Brody Ramonehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00544979930580857740noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942501264561095629.post-21324884449538459832016-07-12T17:56:00.001-07:002016-07-12T17:56:06.044-07:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEavDEFoyGqDFnid4UIVCcxs_JDQLcyC6RugXoa5NZY4x8ImDfgD6HTQmlQXUADGpt_MhgLvPb5v7chMR7bAVPWr76BR5igH745IaOpCBNSl7qeepPZWTaFQGOwsS7peYmS8oEtKfB/s1600/UNSIGNED+TUESDAYS+LOGO.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="110" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEavDEFoyGqDFnid4UIVCcxs_JDQLcyC6RugXoa5NZY4x8ImDfgD6HTQmlQXUADGpt_MhgLvPb5v7chMR7bAVPWr76BR5igH745IaOpCBNSl7qeepPZWTaFQGOwsS7peYmS8oEtKfB/s400/UNSIGNED+TUESDAYS+LOGO.png" width="400" /></a></div>
<span style="color: #999999; font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<span style="color: #999999; font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<span style="color: #999999; font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<br />
<span style="color: #999999; font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<span style="color: #999999; font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">There are times you hear a band for the first time and you instantly connect. Within a few bars into a song you just know that you are going to be a fan for life. An example of this for me was the first time I ever hear the song "Gloria" off of U2's first album Boy. I just had to own the song and I bought the entire album the next day. Early U2's music presented listeners with an energy, </span><span style="color: #999999; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">passion, and a hunger that many bands from the era were lacking.</span><br />
<span style="color: #999999; font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<span style="color: #999999; font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">On first listen, the Manchester band Larkins projects a depth and charisma that is often lacking in the indie rock realm. Formed in 2012 by lead singer Josh Noble and former bassist Jamie Spencer at Loreto College, Larkins started out as jam sessions between friends. A few months later they added lead guitarist Dom Want. After a supposed onetime show for friends and family, it went so well they decided to keep going. After the occasional covers gig, it was apparent that the lack of consistency on drums needed to be addressed. In comes drummer Matt Williams to fill the void and the lineup for Larkins was complete. Burgeoning success, more gigging, and a growing fan base in Manchester continued throughout 2014. In the early months of 2015 though, bassist Jamie Spencer decided to continue his studies in London. Filling the void and bringing a whole new sound was Henry Beach just in time to help finish their debut EP at Sugar House Music. </span><br />
<span style="color: #999999; font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://scontent.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/13567243_604227243088440_9079766001216838860_n.jpg?oh=71cadf8006febf48d95a16a7ce860a5e&oe=57F1C2AC" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="350" src="https://scontent.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/13567243_604227243088440_9079766001216838860_n.jpg?oh=71cadf8006febf48d95a16a7ce860a5e&oe=57F1C2AC" width="400" /></a></div>
<span style="color: #999999; font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">As of this time Larkins has four songs to peruse. Josh Noble's tenor comes off flirty and alluring on "Hit and Run", with smooth tempting lyrics. Dom Want's guitar work is stellar here both in melody and bouncy rhythm. On the bottom end, Beach's funky bass lines intermingle with William's machinegun drum work and plies well together. It is apparent why "Hit and Run" caught BBC's XFM's attention. </span><br />
<span style="color: #999999; font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<span style="color: #999999; font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"Let Your Hair Down" is an urgent, driving, and soaring song which puts the whole bands individual skills on display. This amazing track is so lush and impelling. Noble's voice velvety and smooth, Want's guitar work is like a guitar solo throughout the whole melody of the song, turns on a dime and then what sounds like synth keys. Want is using some effect with individual finger picking transitioning back into a strong solo. And again, I cannot emphasize enough the bottom end holding the whole song together via Williams &amp; Beach. This bass/drum battery is quite thrilling. Check out the video on Youtube of this song, it's quite impressive actually and very professionally done. </span><br />
<span style="color: #999999; font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<span style="color: #999999; font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"Tales of Cassandra" is a nice mix of jumpy indie rock with brush strokes of reggae, by far the poppiest and danceable song of the band's four releases. "Sapphire" is the love song, Noble's achingly poignant lyrics and delivery backed by his bandmates burning and heart rendering composition create a song that soars and moves the listener. </span><br />
<span style="color: #999999; font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<span style="color: #999999; font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Larkins, for such a young act, has singlehandedly raised the bar and may have taken indie rock to a new level. With their exposure rising, fan base expanding, a few London gigs under their belts, and making inroads into the festival scene, it is apparent that Larkins are on the edge of a breakout. With lush melodies and lyrics, a fantastic voice up front, an expansive, funky, immensely solid bass/drum battery, and an amazingly talented and unique lead guitarist Larkins is a group that seems to have all the pieces for success.</span><br />
<span style="color: #999999; font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="color: #999999;">Show them some love on their </span><b><a href="http://www.wearelarkins.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: red;">official site</span></a></b><span style="color: #999999;">, </span><b><a href="https://www.facebook.com/LarkinsBand/?fref=ts" target="_blank"><span style="color: red;">Facebook</span></a></b><span style="color: #999999;">,</span><span style="color: red;"> <b><a href="https://twitter.com/LarkinsBand" target="_blank">Twitter</a></b></span><span style="color: #999999;"> and </span><b><a href="https://soundcloud.com/thelarkins" target="_blank"><span style="color: red;">Soundcloud</span></a></b><span style="color: #999999;">!</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="color: #999999;"><br /></span></span>
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="color: #999999;"><br /></span></span>
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="color: #999999;"><br /></span></span>
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="color: #999999;"><br /></span></span>Brody Ramonehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00544979930580857740noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942501264561095629.post-8803321605510532812016-07-04T18:53:00.002-07:002016-07-05T14:58:39.046-07:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQAFxHobqwDd3tk5FRjSvFkCocsfUNEFHujZdKLJiDqL14wr2WUn-v4A0nTxM7B8-Pavt8AdmySEJHHdhkutU4A2kb_aC0GAeMvjBsv8KaOSkjClzyxrQbKEtaBep0hYSHx6h3yIHH/s1600/UNSIGNED+TUESDAYS+LOGO.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="110" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQAFxHobqwDd3tk5FRjSvFkCocsfUNEFHujZdKLJiDqL14wr2WUn-v4A0nTxM7B8-Pavt8AdmySEJHHdhkutU4A2kb_aC0GAeMvjBsv8KaOSkjClzyxrQbKEtaBep0hYSHx6h3yIHH/s400/UNSIGNED+TUESDAYS+LOGO.png" width="400" /></a></div>
<span style="color: #999999; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<span style="color: #999999; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<span style="color: #999999; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<span style="color: #999999; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Just recently, I finished watching the HBO series Vinyl. It is about a struggling, fictitious early 70’s
record company about to be sold by its owner, character Richie Finestra. He ultimately decides
not to sell because he essentially found a band with a sound that he believes was going to
change music. In the fictitious Finestra’s opinion, the music scene had lost its way, was
disingenuous, had lost its soul and excitement, and that it had to get back to how the music made
people feel. Sound familiar? </span><br />
<span style="color: #999999; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<span style="color: #999999; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">In recent years, some famous entertainers have proclaimed that, “Rock and Roll is Dead.” That is
not necessarily true and if anything, Rock music is flourishing all over the World, with exciting,
quality, and fresh music that is satiating the internet. The problem is, often times it’s just a matter
of finding it. One group which has been bringing a frenetic excitement and passion back to Rock
and Roll is the group Them Vibes. There is a real possibility that you may have heard there music
before and did not even know it. </span><br />
<span style="color: #999999; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<span style="color: #999999; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Formed in the East Nashville’s underground rock scene in 2013 by Lead Singer Brother Love and
Guitarist Alex Haddad, the band has turned heads with their high energy, passionate, sonic frontal
assault which has left fans flabbergasted and astounded by their live shows. About the fact that
you may have heard them before; the band’s music has be heard on such popular TV shows
Nashville, the song “Hit N’ Run” on Grimm, and raw burner “I Kinda Like It” on Fox’s Cooper
Barrett’s: Guide to Life. </span><br />
<a href="http://images.sxsw.com/UX5h0Ywrkz3m7Y6x_xkgTecXnYs=/30x0:985x682/700x/images.sxsw.com/3/373797e7-731d-482d-9de6-43776d47b122/artist-4121" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://images.sxsw.com/UX5h0Ywrkz3m7Y6x_xkgTecXnYs=/30x0:985x682/700x/images.sxsw.com/3/373797e7-731d-482d-9de6-43776d47b122/artist-4121" height="285" width="400" /></a><span style="color: #999999; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><br /></span><br />
<span style="color: #999999; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">On the strength of their first album Shine On, Them Vibes sound foundationally could be imagined
as a Classic/Southern/Bar Band Rock mix initially. Yet, there’s more going on here to scratch a
rock fans itch. It’s on the second release; EP TV that the band brings its dirty & sexy rock
swagger. From the Stones/Beatles dirge dirty rock meets trippy harmonies “Momma’s Got a
Secret”, meandering and slow rolling guitar “You Get Me”, scratchy and rollicking Jaggeresque
vocals “Hit N’ Run”, the tight hard hitting “I Kind of Like It”, and slow aching tome “Gone With the
Wind” hits the emotional well. Though the Rolling Stones influence is obvious throughout their
music, Them Vibes definitely have their own unique sound and energy. </span><br />
<span style="color: #999999; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<span style="color: #999999; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Fronted by Lead Singer Brother Love, he is a frenetic, springloaded, enthralling, whirling dervish
of a lead man that enthralls and visually assaults a crowd with his performance. Fellow founding
member Alex Haddad is one heck of a killer slide player which is highlighted on his work on the
song “Crying Shame”. Lead Guitarist and Keys Kyle Lewis’ muscular and thrilling guitar work
satiates guitar slinger fans thirst but has a deft finger picking touch on their composition “Lorelei”.
And let us not forget the rhythmic foundational work that shakes out the thunder of drummer
Sarah Tomek and bassist Tim Braisted. </span><br />
<span style="color: #999999; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<span style="color: #999999; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Those Vibes have tapped into something missing in Rock and Roll...Excitement. With high energy
shows, a captivating front man in Brother Love with killer voice and an entertaining stage
presence, a talented and riveting band that brings the music as it should be to the masses; loud,
sexy, grooving, and nasty. Them Vibes are the real deal.</span><br />
<span style="color: #999999; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="color: #999999;">Show them some love on their </span><a href="http://www.themvibes.com/intro/" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: red;">official site</span></b></a><span style="color: #999999;">, </span><a href="https://www.facebook.com/themvibes/" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: red;">Facebook</span></b></a><span style="color: #999999;">, and </span><a href="https://twitter.com/ThemVibes" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: red;">Twitter</span></b></a><span style="color: #999999;">!</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="color: #999999;"><br /></span></span>
<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="color: #999999;"><br /></span></span>
<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="color: #999999;"><br /></span></span>
<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="color: #999999;"><br /></span></span>
<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="color: #999999;"><br /></span></span>
<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="color: #999999;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvk4bRwha-sS9n7wwDjs_knRiwqxI5OSLUOHaZCKywXluo8neMdCZuSOUUejD7FqoRHkP2P0-zeIV6frXkCrEeqlar-c6VOiNLRUpt3C3OaP5JVL8hINqJl0IaWvKj1UiBVzUBIWU5/s1600/Hunter.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; font-family: arial; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="159" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvk4bRwha-sS9n7wwDjs_knRiwqxI5OSLUOHaZCKywXluo8neMdCZuSOUUejD7FqoRHkP2P0-zeIV6frXkCrEeqlar-c6VOiNLRUpt3C3OaP5JVL8hINqJl0IaWvKj1UiBVzUBIWU5/s200/Hunter.jpg" width="200" /></a><span style="color: #999999; font-family: "arial";"><span style="color: #999999;"><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="color: #999999; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="color: #999999;"><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b><span style="font-size: x-small;">About Hunter:</span></b><span style="font-size: x-small;"> Hunter is a freelance music writer that concentrates on finding outstanding, unsigned, unknown and under appreciated bands from around the world and unabashedly wields them onto the unsuspecting and the great unwashed. His work has appeared on music sites kilScene (NYC/Brooklyn), Mother Church Pew (NYC), and East of Eighth (Nashville). One of his writings has even been shared and press quoted by a Grammy Nominated artist (Do the Grammy's even matter anymore?!) After a particularly difficult and surreal week of work about five years ago Hunter decided to search the dark, dusty corners and obscure underbelly of the Internet. It was after hearing one of the same 30 songs that a so called "New Rock" radio station played yet again on his way home. That is what started him n his quixotic quest. Since then through many seasons of bleeding ears, anguish, and many neurotic episodes, he has learned well how to hone the power of the Internet in his search. Along with that, he has a vast array of concerts and music rouges throughout the US and around the world, and his goal is to find some of the most unique, fresh, and kick you in the ear hole artists and bands. You can follow him on Twitter or Facebook (if you can find him!) About Hunter: Hunter is a freelance music writer that concentrates on finding outstanding, unsigned, unknown and under appreciated bands from around the world and unabashedly wields them onto the unsuspecting and the great unwashed. His work has appeared on music sites kilScene (NYC/Brooklyn), Mother Church Pew (NYC), and East of Eighth (Nashville). One of his writings has even been shared and press quoted by a Grammy Nominated artist (Do the Grammy's even matter anymore?!) After a particularly difficult and surreal week of work about five years ago Hunter decided to search the dark, dusty corners and obscure underbelly of the Internet. It was after hearing one of the same 30 songs that a so called "New Rock" radio station played yet again on his way home. That is what started him n his quixotic quest. Since then through many seasons of bleeding ears, anguish, and many neurotic episodes, he has learned well how to hone the power of the Internet in his search. Along with that, he has a vast array of concerts and music rouges throughout the US and around the world, and his goal is to find some of the most unique, fresh, and kick you in the ear hole artists and bands. You can follow him on Twitter or Facebook (if you can find him!)</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span>Brody Ramonehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00544979930580857740noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942501264561095629.post-12126082540850431342016-06-28T15:35:00.001-07:002016-06-28T15:35:07.937-07:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEavDEFoyGqDFnid4UIVCcxs_JDQLcyC6RugXoa5NZY4x8ImDfgD6HTQmlQXUADGpt_MhgLvPb5v7chMR7bAVPWr76BR5igH745IaOpCBNSl7qeepPZWTaFQGOwsS7peYmS8oEtKfB/s1600/UNSIGNED+TUESDAYS+LOGO.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="88" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEavDEFoyGqDFnid4UIVCcxs_JDQLcyC6RugXoa5NZY4x8ImDfgD6HTQmlQXUADGpt_MhgLvPb5v7chMR7bAVPWr76BR5igH745IaOpCBNSl7qeepPZWTaFQGOwsS7peYmS8oEtKfB/s320/UNSIGNED+TUESDAYS+LOGO.png" width="320" /></a></div>
<span style="color: #999999; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"></span><br />
<span style="color: #999999; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"></span><br />
<span style="color: #999999; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"></span><br />
<span style="color: #999999; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"></span><br />
<span style="color: #999999; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">So here’s the deal. There’s not much info about them. No website, bare bones basics on the usual suspect sites of social media, and a whole lot of obscure straight talk. One solitary interview conducted with them from a Nashville music blog. Two brothers jamming thinking it was about time to start a band because that is what was expected, and the adding of a friend because, Dan’s a quick learner so from there really.” There are no last names, you barely know that they’re
from London; Hell...You don’t even know who plays what instrument or who is the lead singer. To be totally honest, I don’t know if these guys are purposely being ironically coy or if they are so legitimately amateur that they don’t know any better. The sheer talent and strength of these songs are amazing. </span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="color: #999999; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRiTOnFOPRqZPGf5XWYtha6BZHz-BP8P8-DlSbgdXDok3zf8i8ydCE9su9YQ-jplpStFEm6N3MQKxXhpXvRZLju1m60yRcqN2adgXuRqfJ1AoMFGqGowDH97V47FORhNmsQfFZWD_6/s1600/band.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRiTOnFOPRqZPGf5XWYtha6BZHz-BP8P8-DlSbgdXDok3zf8i8ydCE9su9YQ-jplpStFEm6N3MQKxXhpXvRZLju1m60yRcqN2adgXuRqfJ1AoMFGqGowDH97V47FORhNmsQfFZWD_6/s320/band.png" width="241" /></a></span></div>
<br />
<span style="color: #999999; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"></span><br />
<span style="color: #999999; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Eight unbelievably great songs wrapped in an enigma. And to top it all off, a few interesting things; it was recorded in 3 days, on 2 inch tape, One Month after they started jamming! You read that correctly, they recorded this album one month after forming. I mean Sweet Caesar’s Ghost, these fuckers have laid down a fresh, unique and quality product in one month that some bands that have been together for years will never be able to create. And you want the bands simple explanation for their sound? Night time driving rock.</span><br />
<span style="color: #999999; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"></span><br />
<span style="color: #999999; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">
Just to give you a basic idea of their sound, if that’s possible, imagine if you will the drop D chord of grunge, the sludge and echoes of desert rock, Dick Dale surf rock meeting the garage shriek of the Sonics, wrapped up nicely with the foreboding gloom fuzz of Tommy Iommi. There are moments of clear and solid southern blues rock with a fuzz bridge that would make Josh Homme of Queens of the Stone Age proud, as in the song “Along Came the Shadows”, that just happens to end with a Sonicsesque 60’s garage band urgency. However, and I have to make this totally clear, the recording doesn’t sound dated or nostalgic but presently urgent. It is urgent in the way that you have to scratch an itch. After this album concludes, you just want more. </span><br />
<span style="color: #999999; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"></span><br />
<span style="color: #999999; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">That’s it...Total Enigmas, Unbelievable First Album. Hell, you’re lucky we even have a picture of them. But this album is solid, especially with the knowledge that it was recorded a month after their formation. I’m going to keep my ear to the grapevine on this band. I’ll let you know more as soon as I know more. Until then, enjoy this amazing first effort.</span><br />
<span style="color: #999999; font-family: "arial";"></span><br />
<span style="color: #999999; font-family: "arial";">Show them some love on their official <strong><a href="https://www.facebook.com/darkcountymusic/" target="_blank">Facebook page</a></strong>!</span><br />
<span style="color: #999999; font-family: Arial;"></span><br />
<br />
<span style="color: #999999; font-family: Arial;"></span><br />
<span style="color: #999999; font-family: Arial;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvk4bRwha-sS9n7wwDjs_knRiwqxI5OSLUOHaZCKywXluo8neMdCZuSOUUejD7FqoRHkP2P0-zeIV6frXkCrEeqlar-c6VOiNLRUpt3C3OaP5JVL8hINqJl0IaWvKj1UiBVzUBIWU5/s1600/Hunter.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="159" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvk4bRwha-sS9n7wwDjs_knRiwqxI5OSLUOHaZCKywXluo8neMdCZuSOUUejD7FqoRHkP2P0-zeIV6frXkCrEeqlar-c6VOiNLRUpt3C3OaP5JVL8hINqJl0IaWvKj1UiBVzUBIWU5/s200/Hunter.jpg" width="200" /></a><span style="color: #999999; font-family: "arial";"><span style="color: #999999;"><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="color: #999999; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="color: #999999;"><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b><span style="font-size: x-small;">About Hunter:</span></b><span style="font-size: x-small;"> Hunter is a freelance music writer that concentrates on finding outstanding, unsigned, unknown and under appreciated bands from around the world and unabashedly wields them onto the unsuspecting and the great unwashed. His work has appeared on music sites kilScene (NYC/Brooklyn), Mother Church Pew (NYC), and East of Eighth (Nashville). One of his writings has even been shared and press quoted by a Grammy Nominated artist (Do the Grammy's even matter anymore?!) After a particularly difficult and surreal week of work about five years ago Hunter decided to search the dark, dusty corners and obscure underbelly of the Internet. It was after hearing one of the same 30 songs that a so called "New Rock" radio station played yet again on his way home. That is what started him n his quixotic quest. Since then through many seasons of bleeding ears, anguish, and many neurotic episodes, he has learned well how to hone the power of the Internet in his search. Along with that, he has a vast array of concerts and music rouges throughout the US and around the world, and his goal is to find some of the most unique, fresh, and kick you in the ear hole artists and bands. You can follow him on Twitter or Facebook (if you can find him!) About Hunter: Hunter is a freelance music writer that concentrates on finding outstanding, unsigned, unknown and under appreciated bands from around the world and unabashedly wields them onto the unsuspecting and the great unwashed. His work has appeared on music sites kilScene (NYC/Brooklyn), Mother Church Pew (NYC), and East of Eighth (Nashville). One of his writings has even been shared and press quoted by a Grammy Nominated artist (Do the Grammy's even matter anymore?!) After a particularly difficult and surreal week of work about five years ago Hunter decided to search the dark, dusty corners and obscure underbelly of the Internet. It was after hearing one of the same 30 songs that a so called "New Rock" radio station played yet again on his way home. That is what started him n his quixotic quest. Since then through many seasons of bleeding ears, anguish, and many neurotic episodes, he has learned well how to hone the power of the Internet in his search. Along with that, he has a vast array of concerts and music rouges throughout the US and around the world, and his goal is to find some of the most unique, fresh, and kick you in the ear hole artists and bands. You can follow him on Twitter or Facebook (if you can find him!)</span></span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-size: x-small;"> </span></span></span></span></span><span style="color: #999999; font-family: Arial;"></span>Brody Ramonehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00544979930580857740noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942501264561095629.post-68586514361779357382016-06-21T10:30:00.000-07:002016-06-21T10:30:21.830-07:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEavDEFoyGqDFnid4UIVCcxs_JDQLcyC6RugXoa5NZY4x8ImDfgD6HTQmlQXUADGpt_MhgLvPb5v7chMR7bAVPWr76BR5igH745IaOpCBNSl7qeepPZWTaFQGOwsS7peYmS8oEtKfB/s1600/UNSIGNED+TUESDAYS+LOGO.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="110" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEavDEFoyGqDFnid4UIVCcxs_JDQLcyC6RugXoa5NZY4x8ImDfgD6HTQmlQXUADGpt_MhgLvPb5v7chMR7bAVPWr76BR5igH745IaOpCBNSl7qeepPZWTaFQGOwsS7peYmS8oEtKfB/s400/UNSIGNED+TUESDAYS+LOGO.png" width="400" /></a></div>
<span style="color: #999999; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"></span><br />
<span style="color: #999999; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"></span><br />
<span style="color: #999999; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Growing up, I don’t think that there are many of us that looked at our teachers and thought of them outside of a school setting. Your small, young, and naïve and often times, wrongly think about them as only your teacher. Sure you liked some of them; you probably even had one or two teachers that you remember fondly. But to think of them as regular people, talented, or god forbid cool! What if you saw two or three of them on the school yard chatting or at a table in the cafeteria your immediate thoughts generally wouldn’t think that they were working on a song bridge or planning an East Coast rock tour amongst themselves! Not In A Million Years!!!
</span><br />
<span style="color: #999999; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">
</span><br />
<span style="color: #999999; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Well, there is an elementary school out in California where this scenario likely happens</span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="color: #999999; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimJ71JBkFU9s33f_2wSLcXQdy0MWpIS9PBqelzGK-7BZFhI723gQN1oMeqVsIPI-qu0rmrKD6T_WleMW3wB9LQ-ltabsw8gbjYV9FVG37JnJAMTzT_FjL2GOkcOQL7G6HmyvpFkwsh/s1600/No+Small+Children+_4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimJ71JBkFU9s33f_2wSLcXQdy0MWpIS9PBqelzGK-7BZFhI723gQN1oMeqVsIPI-qu0rmrKD6T_WleMW3wB9LQ-ltabsw8gbjYV9FVG37JnJAMTzT_FjL2GOkcOQL7G6HmyvpFkwsh/s320/No+Small+Children+_4.jpg" width="320" /></a></span></div>
<span style="color: #999999; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> every day that the school is in session. The group No Small Children in the Los Angeles area might make you look back at some of your teachers differently. Hell, forget that they are teachers at all, and enjoy them as the immensely talented musicians that they are. With uber infectious punk infused attitude, alternative rock tinged musicianship, and one guitar hooked laden song after another, No Small Children will have you rocking out or singing along in the car!
</span><br />
<span style="color: #999999; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"></span><br />
<span style="color: #999999; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">
Imagine if you will three elementary school teachers, dressed to the nines in matching, fashionable dresses walking into a bar, plugging into their amps, and sucker punching your soul into next month, leaving you drained, fervently craving for more, and wondering what in the hell you just witness! To give you an idea, No Small Children are as if you combined a less dark Shirley Manson of Garbage, crossed with the GoGo’s, the tongue in cheek charm of Tenacious D, with the creative guitar work of Sleater Kinney.
</span><br />
<span style="color: #999999; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"></span><br />
<span style="color: #999999; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Formed in the spring of 2012, No Small Children guitarist/colead singer Lisa Pimentel and drummer Nicola Berlinsky decided to start the band, and I cannot make this up, on recess duty. Within a few months they had an EP recorded, a number of shows under their belts (55 in the first 3 months of their formation), and an East Coast tour booked. Bassist and singer Joanie Pimentel(the Pimentel’s are sisters) moved from New Jersey in October of 2013, and the present lineup was complete.</span><br />
<span style="color: #999999; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"></span><br />
<span style="color: #999999; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The groups third album 2015’s Hold On, I’m Flying is heavier, tighter, more complex, and with a bit more attitude. It was mixed by legendary producer Bob Marlette (Rob Zombie, Black Sabbath, Filter, etc.) Every track on this album is strong. Every...Single...Track! Stand outs include the up tempo Big Band style drum intro, harmony for miles “Big Steps” that just keeps building and building with an amazing horn section bridge smack dab in the middle of this staccato screamer. “Hold On, I’m Flying” is an enchanting hold on; don’t give up song with soaring vocals and gritty echoing guitar work throughout. “I Don’t Want It” is a bouncing funky bass tune expertly done by Joanie Pimentel, again soaring vocals of Lisa Pimentel, shimmering guitar, driven forward by the stellar drum work by Berlinsky. And these are the first three tracks, and this album just keeps producing one quality track after another. “Welcome To This World” is an up tempo sing along that just has to get their fans singing along. “I See You Crying” is a sad Soul/Rock guitar/Hammond organ grinder that is surprising touching. Following such a touching song is the gritty and angry “Jerk”, which just throws the mood of this album right back into overdrive. Hey, was that just a Spaghetti Western drum & horn solo in there?! I could have done this whole article simply reviewing every song on Hold On Tight, I’m Flying, but I cannot emphasize enough how talented and fun this band’s music is. </span><br />
<span style="color: #999999; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"></span><br />
<span style="color: #999999; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Along with their frequent West Coast tours (interspaced often during school breaks), they’ve played SXSW, and in the summers try to get out to the East Coast and Mid West to tour. Their upcoming East Coast/Midwest tour starts August 7th in Oak Bluffs, MA circling west to NY, Ohio, Michigan and back around to DC, Philly and ending August 20 webpage for a venue near you this summer. No Small Children is a band to be reckoned with. However, they do it more as a fun albeit serious side project vs. getting rich and famous, as theyth again in Hull, MA. Check their have absolutely no plans to quit their day jobs. And that is heartening; because that means there are some very fortunate students that have some seriously cool teachers that are awesomely committed to their students!</span><br />
<span style="color: #999999; font-family: Arial;"></span><br />
<span style="color: #999999; font-family: Arial;">Show them some love on their <a href="http://t.co/XPeHp7KulE" target="_blank">official website</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/NoSmallChildren/?fref=ts" target="_blank">Facebook </a>and <a href="https://twitter.com/NoSmallChildren" target="_blank">Twitter</a>!</span>Brody Ramonehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00544979930580857740noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942501264561095629.post-24402505788332312652016-06-14T12:28:00.000-07:002016-06-14T12:28:22.309-07:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEavDEFoyGqDFnid4UIVCcxs_JDQLcyC6RugXoa5NZY4x8ImDfgD6HTQmlQXUADGpt_MhgLvPb5v7chMR7bAVPWr76BR5igH745IaOpCBNSl7qeepPZWTaFQGOwsS7peYmS8oEtKfB/s1600/UNSIGNED+TUESDAYS+LOGO.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="110" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEavDEFoyGqDFnid4UIVCcxs_JDQLcyC6RugXoa5NZY4x8ImDfgD6HTQmlQXUADGpt_MhgLvPb5v7chMR7bAVPWr76BR5igH745IaOpCBNSl7qeepPZWTaFQGOwsS7peYmS8oEtKfB/s400/UNSIGNED+TUESDAYS+LOGO.png" width="400" /></a></div>
<span style="color: #999999; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<span style="color: #999999; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<span style="color: #999999; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<span style="color: #999999; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">The City of Manchester in England is well known for its music scene. The 1960’s had Herman’s
Hermits, The Hollies, Freddie and the Dreamers, and Wayne Fontaine and the Mindbenders.
There was the now infamous Sex Pistols show on 4 June 1976 at the Free Trade Hall. Of the 42
people that were there, it spawned 80’s groups Joy Division, The Smiths, and members of Simply
Red. As the 80’s came to a close the “Madchester Era” brought the Happy Mondays, Inspiral
Carpets, and The Stone Roses. And of course in the 90’s Oasis ruled, James had some success
and got air time in the States, and any number of other bands also had their day. Not unlike cities
here in the United States that have ebb and flow in their popularity, even in less prominent times,
there still is a very solid and exciting music scene in Manchester.
</span><br />
<span style="color: #999999; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<span style="color: #999999; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Just outside Manchester, from a place called Bolton, comes another act that is creating significant
buzz. So who is this new group you may ask? Ladies and Gentlemen, and I use the term loosely
for some of you, may I introduce The Jade Assembly.
</span><br />
<span style="color: #999999; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<span style="color: #999999; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Founding member, lead singer, rhythm guitarist, and primary composer John Foster is the
common thread of The Jade Assembly since 2008. Since the beginning, Foster’s personality,
attitude, and sheer force of will have created a loyalty for the band. Its fan base is affectionately
known as The Jade Army and fervently follows the band around Great Britain. The fan base is so
loyal that the band actually sells “Jade Army” tshirts at their gigs.
</span><br />
<span style="color: #999999; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9O_AaHdSOsa-hYE1XfrcklU4WiP5G-qQ1JHjWxh8O-wJwQ5kfjHS5QW6TxcmGpLMqe5oXr8o4Ug7hcL7W4hfOwRPTA2BUcw8QsuaRQT3gtT4dRpRzXaa5FHxD2x7EQ3DMqHlyoMmT/s1600/The+Jade+Assembly+_2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="271" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9O_AaHdSOsa-hYE1XfrcklU4WiP5G-qQ1JHjWxh8O-wJwQ5kfjHS5QW6TxcmGpLMqe5oXr8o4Ug7hcL7W4hfOwRPTA2BUcw8QsuaRQT3gtT4dRpRzXaa5FHxD2x7EQ3DMqHlyoMmT/s400/The+Jade+Assembly+_2.jpg" width="400" /></a><span style="color: #999999; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">
The Jade Assembly is a straight up, guitar based, indie rock band that’s sound may
foundationally seem to be based on 90’s Manchester rock roots. However, through the use of
lyrics, attitude, and as noted in a number of other publications, Foster is an individual with a
“northern poets” heart. There is an honest candid fervor in Foster’s lyrics and delivery, which
essence goes beyond mere genuine and is irrefutably authentic.
</span><br />
<span style="color: #999999; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<span style="color: #999999; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">
Lead guitarist Gareth Smedley’s fret work is stellar in the sense that often times when you hear a
British guitarist there is a certain rhythm and tone that is decidedly British. Same with many a US
rock guitarist, there sometime just seems to be a certain sound that you hear. In Smedley’s case,
it is one of the more unique blending of both styles that creates an indelibly unique style that is
particularly his. You at times can hear the lush bright Britpop string work. At other times there are
muscular blues rock riffs you’d hear on American rock albums. Again, Smedley melds multiple
genres and styles seamlessly.
</span><br />
<span style="color: #999999; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<span style="color: #999999; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">
Let us not forget the fine drum/bass battery work of Andy Watson and Danny Hayes throughout
The Jade Assembly’s compositions that brings a lushness and an emotive foundation that
amplifies the groups songs beyond mere composition.
</span><br />
<span style="color: #999999; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<span style="color: #999999; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Though The Jade Assembly has not put out an album, let alone an EP, there are nine solid
tracks out there for you to purchase. The most recent songs released in February 2016 were
Nothing Changes and One Last Time. Of their other releases stand outs for me are rockers;
Colossal, Show Me the Sun, and slow burner Time For a Change. With their star rising across the
UK both touring the pub circuit and securing more and higher slots at festivals, it would not
surprise me if eventually, and hopefully, we here in the States will be seeing The Jade Assembly
touring the US.</span><br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<iframe allowtransparency="true" frameborder="0" height="300" src="https://embed.spotify.com/?uri=spotify%3Aalbum%3A6Gh6Oqpf15wlyHti5TSCld" width="300"></iframe>
<br />
<br />
<span style="color: #999999; font-family: "arial";"><br /></span>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvk4bRwha-sS9n7wwDjs_knRiwqxI5OSLUOHaZCKywXluo8neMdCZuSOUUejD7FqoRHkP2P0-zeIV6frXkCrEeqlar-c6VOiNLRUpt3C3OaP5JVL8hINqJl0IaWvKj1UiBVzUBIWU5/s1600/Hunter.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="159" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvk4bRwha-sS9n7wwDjs_knRiwqxI5OSLUOHaZCKywXluo8neMdCZuSOUUejD7FqoRHkP2P0-zeIV6frXkCrEeqlar-c6VOiNLRUpt3C3OaP5JVL8hINqJl0IaWvKj1UiBVzUBIWU5/s200/Hunter.jpg" width="200" /></a></div>
<span style="color: #999999; font-family: "arial";"><span style="color: #999999;"><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="color: #999999; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="color: #999999;"><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b><span style="font-size: x-small;">About Hunter:</span></b><span style="font-size: x-small;"> Hunter is a freelance music writer that concentrates on finding outstanding, unsigned, unknown and under appreciated bands from around the world and unabashedly wields them onto the unsuspecting and the great unwashed. His work has appeared on music sites kilScene (NYC/Brooklyn), Mother Church Pew (NYC), and East of Eighth (Nashville). One of his writings has even been shared and press quoted by a Grammy Nominated artist (Do the Grammy's even matter anymore?!) After a particularly difficult and surreal week of work about five years ago Hunter decided to search the dark, dusty corners and obscure underbelly of the Internet. It was after hearing one of the same 30 songs that a so called "New Rock" radio station played yet again on his way home. That is what started him n his quixotic quest. Since then through many seasons of bleeding ears, anguish, and many neurotic episodes, he has learned well how to hone the power of the Internet in his search. Along with that, he has a vast array of concerts and music rouges throughout the US and around the world, and his goal is to find some of the most unique, fresh, and kick you in the ear hole artists and bands. You can follow him on Twitter or Facebook (if you can find him!) About Hunter: Hunter is a freelance music writer that concentrates on finding outstanding, unsigned, unknown and under appreciated bands from around the world and unabashedly wields them onto the unsuspecting and the great unwashed. His work has appeared on music sites kilScene (NYC/Brooklyn), Mother Church Pew (NYC), and East of Eighth (Nashville). One of his writings has even been shared and press quoted by a Grammy Nominated artist (Do the Grammy's even matter anymore?!) After a particularly difficult and surreal week of work about five years ago Hunter decided to search the dark, dusty corners and obscure underbelly of the Internet. It was after hearing one of the same 30 songs that a so called "New Rock" radio station played yet again on his way home. That is what started him n his quixotic quest. Since then through many seasons of bleeding ears, anguish, and many neurotic episodes, he has learned well how to hone the power of the Internet in his search. Along with that, he has a vast array of concerts and music rouges throughout the US and around the world, and his goal is to find some of the most unique, fresh, and kick you in the ear hole artists and bands. You can follow him on Twitter or Facebook (if you can find him!)</span></span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-size: x-small;"> </span></span></span></span>Brody Ramonehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00544979930580857740noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942501264561095629.post-35535753450295351352016-06-07T14:55:00.001-07:002016-06-07T14:55:28.069-07:00<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEavDEFoyGqDFnid4UIVCcxs_JDQLcyC6RugXoa5NZY4x8ImDfgD6HTQmlQXUADGpt_MhgLvPb5v7chMR7bAVPWr76BR5igH745IaOpCBNSl7qeepPZWTaFQGOwsS7peYmS8oEtKfB/s1600/UNSIGNED+TUESDAYS+LOGO.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="110" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEavDEFoyGqDFnid4UIVCcxs_JDQLcyC6RugXoa5NZY4x8ImDfgD6HTQmlQXUADGpt_MhgLvPb5v7chMR7bAVPWr76BR5igH745IaOpCBNSl7qeepPZWTaFQGOwsS7peYmS8oEtKfB/s400/UNSIGNED+TUESDAYS+LOGO.png" width="400" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSAN7Hb7_yEJuGEGXtJMwUkLU1zfWEtJr2e-_1KWhsYoqpFXcwInjNry9R7btIlTo_dMA6JfR4S2AFtE1sEj87LfAMxOAkY_xEzLw-A8pacFYmCiqL0HM1pePrHP_VSod5sQbQWY5b/s1600/Honeyspiders+%25234.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="73" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSAN7Hb7_yEJuGEGXtJMwUkLU1zfWEtJr2e-_1KWhsYoqpFXcwInjNry9R7btIlTo_dMA6JfR4S2AFtE1sEj87LfAMxOAkY_xEzLw-A8pacFYmCiqL0HM1pePrHP_VSod5sQbQWY5b/s400/Honeyspiders+%25234.jpg" width="400" /> </a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<span style="color: #999999;">Art cannot be rushed or forced. Like a jigsaw puzzle, the pieces have to fit correctly. Edges and colors have to mesh to create both a vision and message. Cincinnati’s Honeyspiders took their time. Unlike some times when bands are hell bent for fame and fortune, the Honeyspiders took their time to build a fan base, craft their sound, and ultimately just enjoy the ride. </span><br />
<br />
<span style="color: #999999;">Formed in 2012 by Floridian raised brothers Chris and Jeremy Harrison, they have created a musical landscape that, takes the influences of postpunk guitars intertwined with desert and psych brush strokes, comingled with the flowing Midwest rumbling grooves of drummer Kamal Hiresh and bassist Cole WalshDavis that creates a gothic, dreamlike atmospheric soundscape. </span><br />
<br />
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh60SUnOPxgfpvgWdTDDZbAHwwdit99921bstwPgAeRjC1ftkQyopl-bF5mVqao1r8iSzGGw1os1dXfrM5grty-6yan-aCPb13pqbvxsQbJmKCJe3uEC0mMJoTxYgTTukfvuD5p4i6Y/s1600/Honeyspiders+%25231.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="265" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh60SUnOPxgfpvgWdTDDZbAHwwdit99921bstwPgAeRjC1ftkQyopl-bF5mVqao1r8iSzGGw1os1dXfrM5grty-6yan-aCPb13pqbvxsQbJmKCJe3uEC0mMJoTxYgTTukfvuD5p4i6Y/s400/Honeyspiders+%25231.jpg" width="400" /></a><span style="color: #999999;">I personally became aware of them in July of 2014 when I made a trip to Cincinnati to enjoy the Bunbury Music Festival. They did not perform, but some of the local Cincinnati bands I spoke with told me to keep an ear out for this new local band. After arriving home, I found a grand total of one music video on Youtube for the song, New Bloom. But Jeremy Harrison’s swaying voice, along with the swaggering guitar work of Brother Chris and old school organ work had me hooked. </span><br />
<br />
<span style="color: #999999;">Jeremy Harrison’s voice flows and drones hypnotically via intoxicating lyrics and edgy angst filled story telling on the Honeyspiders debut album, which was released in November of 2015. Their debut caught people’s attention in the region, being nominated by Cincinnati CityBeat for three Cincinnati Entertainment Awards; Best Rock Act, Best Live Act, and Album of the Year, for which they won the Album of the Year category. Not bad for a debut album for a city underestimated for it’s fine music scene. </span><br />
<br />
<span style="color: #999999;">Stand out tracks on this debut album are the aforementioned New Bloom, Underneath the Claws, Guillotines, Royal Blood, and Meadow Song. Considering that two tracks are instrumental bridges, five out of seven complete songs are impressive for a group’s initial release. From info on their website, it is looking like new music is in the works. </span><br />
<br />
<span style="color: #999999;">The Honeyspiders at moments can seem redundant. This is not an unusual occurrence in an initial release. However, it is apparent that they are still flushing out their sound and there is obvious talent to burn here. I like how lead singer Jeremy Harrison in particular stretched outvocally in the song Guillotines. What’s coming next for the Honeyspiders should be interesting to hear.</span><br />
<br />
<br />
<span style="color: #999999;">Show them some love on their <span style="color: red;"><a href="http://www.honeyspiders.com/" target="_blank"><b>official site</b></a></span>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Honeyspiders" target="_blank"><b>Facebook </b></a>and <a href="https://twitter.com/theHONEYSPIDERS" target="_blank"><b>Twitter</b></a>!</span>Brody Ramonehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00544979930580857740noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942501264561095629.post-49110371486412705652016-05-24T14:22:00.001-07:002016-05-24T14:29:59.268-07:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEavDEFoyGqDFnid4UIVCcxs_JDQLcyC6RugXoa5NZY4x8ImDfgD6HTQmlQXUADGpt_MhgLvPb5v7chMR7bAVPWr76BR5igH745IaOpCBNSl7qeepPZWTaFQGOwsS7peYmS8oEtKfB/s1600/UNSIGNED+TUESDAYS+LOGO.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="110" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEavDEFoyGqDFnid4UIVCcxs_JDQLcyC6RugXoa5NZY4x8ImDfgD6HTQmlQXUADGpt_MhgLvPb5v7chMR7bAVPWr76BR5igH745IaOpCBNSl7qeepPZWTaFQGOwsS7peYmS8oEtKfB/s400/UNSIGNED+TUESDAYS+LOGO.png" width="400" /></a></div>
<br />
<br />
<span style="color: #999999;"><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Can a sound “feel” like a laid-back lackadaisical summer with an “I don’t give a fuck attitude” Portland, Oregon’s Summer Cannibals sophomore release, Show Us Your Mind, a chill, hang-out-on-the-back-porch and have-a-cold-beverage kind of album, does…again though, with attitude. </span></span><br />
<br />
<span style="color: #999999;"><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Then, I heard a sampling of their third album, <i>Full Of It again</i>, set for release on May 27th, which is definitely a step in a new direction. Heavier, lush, and helmed by producer Chris Woodhouse (Oh Thee I See, Wild Flag), this record turns up the vigorous fervor in their composition. Armed with grooving fuzzy chops, intense guitar hooks, and attitude for miles, a first listen brings a refreshing mix of alternative rock, punk sensibilities, Pacific Northwest garage throwback, with a touch of riot girl zeal. </span></span><br />
<br />
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGtPIlFHqt1zVMYSVjGUVNVj9MddSF9L6YK4-CQo01ImWNXRaVrpI4AVJYbuyewXic0HMRaJ7x_Z1b4AKk14rhrglFB8XzFfD0RU-Xd9YyXo85dDb3ui1zp5z5s3SUGT6w3TeHQmdF/s1600/Summer+Cannibals+%25233.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="238" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGtPIlFHqt1zVMYSVjGUVNVj9MddSF9L6YK4-CQo01ImWNXRaVrpI4AVJYbuyewXic0HMRaJ7x_Z1b4AKk14rhrglFB8XzFfD0RU-Xd9YyXo85dDb3ui1zp5z5s3SUGT6w3TeHQmdF/s320/Summer+Cannibals+%25233.jpg" width="320" /></a><span style="color: #999999;"><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Formed in 2012, the band is fronted by lead guitarist and vocalist Jessica Boudreaux, who breathlessly sings life into the songs. Supported by a new powerhouse rhythm section of drummer Devon Shirley (former
of Denver band The Photo Atlas) and bassist Jenny Logan,Summer Cannibals now also has the support of Seattle label Kill Rock Stars—and yes, I know, I normally focus on unsigned bands on #UnsignedTuesdays,
but this new release is just too good not to share! </span></span><br />
<br />
<span style="color: #999999;"><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">This gritty, fuzzy, new release is a quintessential rock album in the vein of Slater-Kinney, Bikini Kill, or any number of the heyday Riot Grrrrllll groups birthed in the Pacific Northwest. </span></span><br />
<br />
<span style="color: #999999;"><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">On May 29th, Summer Cannibals will tour across most of the middle United States before heading south to Texas and Arizona. </span></span><br />
<br />
<span style="color: #999999;"><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Album <i>Full of It again</i> is being released May 27th.</span></span><br />
<br />
<span style="color: #999999;"><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Show them some love on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/SummerCannibals" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a href="http://www.twitter.com/scannibalsband" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, and their <a href="http://www.summercannibals.com/" target="_blank">official site</a>!</span></span><br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<iframe allowtransparency="true" frameborder="0" height="180" src="https://embed.spotify.com/?uri=spotify%3Aalbum%3A4NpQoY5HLrRiUecrIdo4X5" width="300"></iframe>
<br />
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvk4bRwha-sS9n7wwDjs_knRiwqxI5OSLUOHaZCKywXluo8neMdCZuSOUUejD7FqoRHkP2P0-zeIV6frXkCrEeqlar-c6VOiNLRUpt3C3OaP5JVL8hINqJl0IaWvKj1UiBVzUBIWU5/s1600/Hunter.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="159" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvk4bRwha-sS9n7wwDjs_knRiwqxI5OSLUOHaZCKywXluo8neMdCZuSOUUejD7FqoRHkP2P0-zeIV6frXkCrEeqlar-c6VOiNLRUpt3C3OaP5JVL8hINqJl0IaWvKj1UiBVzUBIWU5/s200/Hunter.jpg" width="200" /></a><span style="color: #999999;"><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="color: #999999; font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="color: #999999;"><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>About Hunter:</b>
Hunter is a freelance music writer that concentrates on finding
outstanding, unsigned, unknown and under appreciated bands from around
the world and unabashedly wields them onto the unsuspecting and the
great unwashed. His work has appeared on music sites kilScene
(NYC/Brooklyn), Mother Church Pew (NYC), and East of Eighth (Nashville).
One of his writings has even been shared and press quoted by a Grammy
Nominated artist (Do the Grammy's even matter anymore?!)
After a particularly difficult and surreal week of work about five years
ago Hunter decided to search the dark, dusty corners and obscure
underbelly of the Internet. It was after hearing one of the same 30
songs that a so called "New Rock" radio station played yet again on his
way home. That is what started him n his quixotic quest.
Since then through many seasons of bleeding ears, anguish, and many
neurotic episodes, he has learned well how to hone the power of the
Internet in his search. Along with that, he has a vast array of concerts
and music rouges throughout the US and around the world, and his goal
is to find some of the most unique, fresh, and kick you in the ear hole
artists and bands. You can follow him on Twitter or Facebook (if you can
find him!)
About Hunter: Hunter is a freelance music writer that concentrates on
finding outstanding, unsigned, unknown and under appreciated bands from
around the world and unabashedly wields them onto the unsuspecting and
the great unwashed. His work has appeared on music sites kilScene
(NYC/Brooklyn), Mother Church Pew (NYC), and East of Eighth (Nashville).
One of his writings has even been shared and press quoted by a Grammy
Nominated artist (Do the Grammy's even matter anymore?!) After a
particularly difficult and surreal week of work about five years ago
Hunter decided to search the dark, dusty corners and obscure underbelly
of the Internet. It was after hearing one of the same 30 songs that a so
called "New Rock" radio station played yet again on his way home. That
is what started him n his quixotic quest. Since then through many
seasons of bleeding ears, anguish, and many neurotic episodes, he has
learned well how to hone the power of the Internet in his search. Along
with that, he has a vast array of concerts and music rouges throughout
the US and around the world, and his goal is to find some of the most
unique, fresh, and kick you in the ear hole artists and bands. You can
follow him on Twitter or Facebook (if you can find him!)</span></span></span></span></span></span> </span></span><br />
<br />
<span style="color: #999999;"><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> </span></span> Brody Ramonehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00544979930580857740noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942501264561095629.post-36384354146973235802016-05-16T18:54:00.002-07:002016-05-24T14:23:12.092-07:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEavDEFoyGqDFnid4UIVCcxs_JDQLcyC6RugXoa5NZY4x8ImDfgD6HTQmlQXUADGpt_MhgLvPb5v7chMR7bAVPWr76BR5igH745IaOpCBNSl7qeepPZWTaFQGOwsS7peYmS8oEtKfB/s1600/UNSIGNED+TUESDAYS+LOGO.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="110" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEavDEFoyGqDFnid4UIVCcxs_JDQLcyC6RugXoa5NZY4x8ImDfgD6HTQmlQXUADGpt_MhgLvPb5v7chMR7bAVPWr76BR5igH745IaOpCBNSl7qeepPZWTaFQGOwsS7peYmS8oEtKfB/s400/UNSIGNED+TUESDAYS+LOGO.png" width="400" /></a></div>
<br />
<br />
<b><span style="color: #999999;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">The Last Year</span></span></span></b><br />
<span style="color: #999999;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>Written By: Hunter MacLeod</b></span></span></span><br />
<br />
<br />
<span style="color: #999999;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Soundscapes and memories surged in my mind the first time I
heard them. A discernible bygone memory intertwined with a distinctive, up-to-date,
and fresh current flowing through the music. I thought of Kim Wilde. I heard a softer, more harmonious Dale Bosio of Simple Minds.I even heard a bit of Wendy James of Transvision Vamp. But, this isn’t a throwback group. I hear a lot of modern, singular, and stand out originality that corresponds to a group that is on the cusp of both breaking out as media darlings. I hear a group that could be leading the charge in new music directions. This is a group that could possibly change the present musical landscape for the better. With an amazing mix of the best of alternative rock and synth pop creates a strikingly lush and soaring composition. </span></span></span><br />
<br />
<span style="color: #999999;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">The Last Year is a group that should be on the edge of stardom. There is a creative authenticity and honesty to their music and lyrics that are breath-taking and a refreshing change to most vacuous modern pop music. Front woman Niki Barr has been in the music game from the age of fifteen and has gone through a number of genres changes. Eventually she collaborated with bass/synth player Scott Ensign in the Niki Barr Band which morphed into The Last Year. Add guitarist Scott Griffin as the missing piece that changed the previous bands incarnation and add drummer BJ Kerwin and a new sound shakes out. </span></span></span><br />
<br />
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiF8cmf0E1LRv9AafESytB6YG1sgGMXXk1AWc7dc4zyv5hUot6s_0g-X1F8f772yLtbIG2zEfRgSStC1JQcu8l7nVoX-jxTsAMtnp5u4b0fXgQ2NZA5dZCfpjfyhp75H8cJ-W1u0trG/s1600/blog+last+year.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiF8cmf0E1LRv9AafESytB6YG1sgGMXXk1AWc7dc4zyv5hUot6s_0g-X1F8f772yLtbIG2zEfRgSStC1JQcu8l7nVoX-jxTsAMtnp5u4b0fXgQ2NZA5dZCfpjfyhp75H8cJ-W1u0trG/s400/blog+last+year.jpg" width="400" /></a><span style="color: #999999;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Their initial EP was released in August 2013 and spawned the single “Sugar” which garnered much attention. Later they released the single “Mania” in February of 2015 which also created more buzz in anticipation of the
bands first full album. They also played SXSW in 2015 in which they were named one of NPR’s Austin 100. </span></span></span><br />
<br />
<span style="color: #999999;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">The Last Year’s full album Static Automatic was finally released in March of this year and first single “Rush” is a stand out and has been garnering radio play and positive reviews throughout the industry. An aching ballad-like song, you can almost feel Barr’s emotional longing and thirst. “Chemical” is a beautifully haunting mix of a guitar and synth with Barr’s urgent vocal eloquence. And last, but certainly not least, is album name sake “Static Automatic”, which is about as close to an unbridled rocker. Barr gets the chance to unleash some of her rock chops, which she has shown with previous musical incarnations, this track being a personal favorite. </span></span></span><br />
<br />
<span style="color: #999999;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Beyond the music, The Next Year has done a fantastic job of intermingling sound, image, and performance that is highly entertaining, exhilarating, and fascinating to witness. When a group can take a concept from mere sound and message to create such a complete package one certainly has to stand up and notice. Barr as a
front woman reminds one of possibly reaching social icon status in both voice and style; ala Debbie Harry, Madonna, or Lady Gaga depending on which generation you grew up in. If The Last Year breaks out, could we possibly see Barr-clones everywhere we go? That’s up for debate and the success of the band. </span></span></span><br />
<br />
<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Socials:</span><br />
<span style="color: red;"><b><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><br /></span></b></span>
<a href="http://twitter.com/the_last_year" target="_blank"><span style="color: red;"><b><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Twitter</span></b></span></a><br />
<br />
<a href="http://thelastyear.net/" target="_blank"><span style="color: red;"><b><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Official Site</span></b></span></a><br />
<br />
<a href="http://facebook.com/thelastyearmusic" target="_blank"><span style="color: red;"><b><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Facebook </span></b></span></a><br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvk4bRwha-sS9n7wwDjs_knRiwqxI5OSLUOHaZCKywXluo8neMdCZuSOUUejD7FqoRHkP2P0-zeIV6frXkCrEeqlar-c6VOiNLRUpt3C3OaP5JVL8hINqJl0IaWvKj1UiBVzUBIWU5/s1600/Hunter.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="159" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvk4bRwha-sS9n7wwDjs_knRiwqxI5OSLUOHaZCKywXluo8neMdCZuSOUUejD7FqoRHkP2P0-zeIV6frXkCrEeqlar-c6VOiNLRUpt3C3OaP5JVL8hINqJl0IaWvKj1UiBVzUBIWU5/s200/Hunter.jpg" width="200" /></a><span style="color: #999999;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="color: #999999;"><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>About Hunter:</b>
Hunter is a freelance music writer that concentrates on finding
outstanding, unsigned, unknown and under appreciated bands from around
the world and unabashedly wields them onto the unsuspecting and the
great unwashed. His work has appeared on music sites kilScene
(NYC/Brooklyn), Mother Church Pew (NYC), and East of Eighth (Nashville).
One of his writings has even been shared and press quoted by a Grammy
Nominated artist (Do the Grammy's even matter anymore?!)
After a particularly difficult and surreal week of work about five years
ago Hunter decided to search the dark, dusty corners and obscure
underbelly of the Internet. It was after hearing one of the same 30
songs that a so called "New Rock" radio station played yet again on his
way home. That is what started him n his quixotic quest.
Since then through many seasons of bleeding ears, anguish, and many
neurotic episodes, he has learned well how to hone the power of the
Internet in his search. Along with that, he has a vast array of concerts
and music rouges throughout the US and around the world, and his goal
is to find some of the most unique, fresh, and kick you in the ear hole
artists and bands. You can follow him on Twitter or Facebook (if you can
find him!)
About Hunter: Hunter is a freelance music writer that concentrates on
finding outstanding, unsigned, unknown and under appreciated bands from
around the world and unabashedly wields them onto the unsuspecting and
the great unwashed. His work has appeared on music sites kilScene
(NYC/Brooklyn), Mother Church Pew (NYC), and East of Eighth (Nashville).
One of his writings has even been shared and press quoted by a Grammy
Nominated artist (Do the Grammy's even matter anymore?!) After a
particularly difficult and surreal week of work about five years ago
Hunter decided to search the dark, dusty corners and obscure underbelly
of the Internet. It was after hearing one of the same 30 songs that a so
called "New Rock" radio station played yet again on his way home. That
is what started him n his quixotic quest. Since then through many
seasons of bleeding ears, anguish, and many neurotic episodes, he has
learned well how to hone the power of the Internet in his search. Along
with that, he has a vast array of concerts and music rouges throughout
the US and around the world, and his goal is to find some of the most
unique, fresh, and kick you in the ear hole artists and bands. You can
follow him on Twitter or Facebook (if you can find him!)</span></span></span> </span></span></span>Brody Ramonehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00544979930580857740noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942501264561095629.post-65350269644137766152016-05-02T17:36:00.001-07:002016-05-24T14:22:32.638-07:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggtNLwsQ-K2XmVO4FHMQTCd1uE_wDzqjJGBz0Z39IVYP03Qn5MHch5ik9zDrdP_5C0T39uJ33Q6atjuLV-Uvjb51piSnPWnLy6VB9ikPJl9qFLCBj9PjJAXaSPTS18yt06BDJDHDQw/s1600/12928301_10208778608360604_3137443110732666945_n+%25281%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="127" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggtNLwsQ-K2XmVO4FHMQTCd1uE_wDzqjJGBz0Z39IVYP03Qn5MHch5ik9zDrdP_5C0T39uJ33Q6atjuLV-Uvjb51piSnPWnLy6VB9ikPJl9qFLCBj9PjJAXaSPTS18yt06BDJDHDQw/s400/12928301_10208778608360604_3137443110732666945_n+%25281%2529.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>
<br />
<br />
<br />
<b><span style="color: #999999;"><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Who: The Black and The White</span></span></b><br />
<b><span style="color: #999999;"><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">What: Hard pop indie</span></span></b><br />
<b><span style="color: #999999;"><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><br /></span></span></b>
<span style="color: #999999;"><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>Why:</b> It's a wonder the trio has a new single at all. Summer 2015 found the band with no mode of transportation and zero gear. The guys recovered their ride but the gear valued at approximately $17,000 was long gone. A crowd funding effort helped TBTW recalibrate and refocus and now the band has completed work on its second EP, "My Heart Is Compromised".</span></span><br />
<br />
<br />
<iframe frameborder="no" height="150" scrolling="no" src="https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/238473752&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&visual=true" width="100%"></iframe>
<br />
<br />
<br />
<span style="color: #999999;"><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"></span></span><br />
<b><span style="color: #999999;"><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Who: So Below </span></span></b><br />
<b><span style="color: #999999;"><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">What: Goth Pop</span></span></b><br />
<br />
<span style="color: #999999;"><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>Why:</b> If you're lookingfor music to space out to while contemplating the meaning of life... this band is for you. The debut of songstress Madeline North (formally of Strange Babes) is a tasty synth pop. Don't get it confused with the other synth poppy tracks that are currently out there... this track is not only tasty, it's damn sexy and intoxicating</span></span>!<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<iframe frameborder="no" height="150" scrolling="no" src="https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/225267800&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&visual=true" width="100%"></iframe>
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<b><span style="color: #999999;"><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Who: Magic Bronson</span></span></b><br />
<b><span style="color: #999999;"><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">What: Elecronic</span></span></b><br />
<b><span style="color: #999999;"><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><br /></span></span></b>
<span style="color: #999999;"><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>Why:</b> Synth pop that serves up the catchy and somehow intriguing algorithim with clever lyrics and rave ready vibes that will be sure to set your night on fire. The songs off their latest album are made for big rooms, and well, your ears. So get your vibe on!</span></span><br />
<br />
<iframe frameborder="no" height="150" scrolling="no" src="https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/254945983&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&visual=true" width="100%"></iframe>Brody Ramonehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00544979930580857740noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942501264561095629.post-24575809873997672802016-05-02T17:01:00.000-07:002016-05-16T18:45:11.679-07:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg18qQXxzgAn3piUbwrOgedMZUb5XvVBGPvAld6H3M_DERHUrlpfLME4yOgOEzqgtXq5XyPyVCYU4qcwKl4q4gqJ-JP-ifgq-HVFdXSrmBNs4TlWXleYal3naYy3p9jh4GOO-N5q-SS/s1600/UNSIGNED+TUESDAYS+LOGO.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="110" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg18qQXxzgAn3piUbwrOgedMZUb5XvVBGPvAld6H3M_DERHUrlpfLME4yOgOEzqgtXq5XyPyVCYU4qcwKl4q4gqJ-JP-ifgq-HVFdXSrmBNs4TlWXleYal3naYy3p9jh4GOO-N5q-SS/s400/UNSIGNED+TUESDAYS+LOGO.png" width="400" /></a></div>
<br />
<br />
<br />
<b><span style="color: #999999;"><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">20 Watt Tombstone</span></span></b><br />
<b><span style="color: #999999;"><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Written By: Hunter MacLeod</span></span></b><br />
<span style="color: #999999;"><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><br /></span></span>
<span style="color: #999999;"><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><br /></span></span>
<span style="color: #999999;"><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Whenever things were ever about to get a little crazy or off kilter, my late Grandfather would always turn to me with a gleam in his eye and say, "Hold on to your hat and your ass, son!" Musically, I've always had a preference for loud, gritty, nasty and heaving grooving music. There has always been something primal and a bit sexy about dirty blues.</span></span><br />
<span style="color: #999999;"><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><br /></span></span>
<span style="color: #999999;"><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">20 Watt Tombstone definitely hits that cord (literally) with their self styled Alt Blues/Noise Rock. As the band states in their bio, "If The Stripes, The Black Keys, and Left Lane Cruiser had an illegitimate love child with Lemmy while Hunter S. Thompson documented the whole torried thing you might get 20 Watt Tombstone." The band's sound is a mix of loud distorted dirty blues, southern country groove rock, punkish attitude under tones, with a nice touch of comedic tongue in cheek.</span></span><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRbjk3IapWuBFKkD3Vnv5kHiCBzY_m2keYh_cp0Ywi4-Y6jb1AO2o1VAzJDsA1DwusqwaneP4OHwju3-PKAnVxWC3peWXNrSt6LE4PFz7vcq3tOccX9o_BUmZ7UDcfEnhKydLS-Lxf/s1600/20+Watt+Tombstone+%25232.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="263" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRbjk3IapWuBFKkD3Vnv5kHiCBzY_m2keYh_cp0Ywi4-Y6jb1AO2o1VAzJDsA1DwusqwaneP4OHwju3-PKAnVxWC3peWXNrSt6LE4PFz7vcq3tOccX9o_BUmZ7UDcfEnhKydLS-Lxf/s400/20+Watt+Tombstone+%25232.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>
<span style="color: #999999;"><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><br /></span></span>
<span style="color: #999999;"><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Since being formed in 2011, guitarist/singer Tom Jordan and drummer Mitch Ostrowski have been nominated to the Wisconsin Area Music Industry <i>Best New Artist </i>first year in existence, and <i>People's Choice 2013 </i>and <i>2014.</i> They won in 2014. Not to be mistaken simply as a Wisconsin or regional band, 20 Watt Tombstone has toured extensively throughout the eastern US, particularly in the midwest and southeastern US.</span></span><br />
<span style="color: #999999;"><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><br /></span></span>
<span style="color: #999999;"><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">May 2nd they released their second recordings on a split album with group Left Lane Cruisers, called <i>Death Blues vs. The Dirty Spliff. </i>20 Watt Tombstone carries the last three songs on the album with songs: Your Man's A Jerk, Lair of the Witch, and Whiskey in My Brain. There is an immensely bold fullness to this recording, which is surprising being a two man group.</span></span><br />
<span style="color: #999999;"><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><br /></span></span>
<span style="color: #999999;"><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">As with their first release, <i>Wisco Ditch,</i> these new releases on <i>Death Blues vs. The Dirty Spliff, </i>have a feeling of fuzzed out southern blues rock with plenty of fantastic slide work by Jordan. Also, Jordan's voice is spot on and a convincing, growling baritone. Ostrowski fills the gaps and you don't notice that there isn't any bass, if anything it sounds as if there is a drop in tuning on Jordan's guitar, but it makes you feel like dancing or doing multiple shots of whiskey, whatever your preference. Check out their touring schedule, as they are on the road this spring at a venue near you, starting May 6th through mid June.</span></span><br />
<br />
<b><span style="color: #999999;"><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Show them some love on </span></span></b><br />
<br />
<span style="color: #999999;"><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="color: red;"><b><a href="https://www.facebook.com/thegoddamns/?ref=profile" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Facebook</span></a></b></span></span></span><br />
<span style="color: #999999;"><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="color: red;"></span></span></span><br />
<span style="color: #999999;"><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="color: red;"><br /></span></span></span>
<span style="color: #999999;"><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><a href="https://twitter.com/20watttombstone" target="_blank"><b>Twitter </b></a> </span></span><br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<iframe allowtransparency="true" frameborder="0" height="380" src="https://embed.spotify.com/?uri=spotify%3Aalbum%3A2uHA6zk6QhiLwhDwZ4Tkmv" width="300"></iframe>
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvk4bRwha-sS9n7wwDjs_knRiwqxI5OSLUOHaZCKywXluo8neMdCZuSOUUejD7FqoRHkP2P0-zeIV6frXkCrEeqlar-c6VOiNLRUpt3C3OaP5JVL8hINqJl0IaWvKj1UiBVzUBIWU5/s1600/Hunter.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="159" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvk4bRwha-sS9n7wwDjs_knRiwqxI5OSLUOHaZCKywXluo8neMdCZuSOUUejD7FqoRHkP2P0-zeIV6frXkCrEeqlar-c6VOiNLRUpt3C3OaP5JVL8hINqJl0IaWvKj1UiBVzUBIWU5/s200/Hunter.jpg" width="200" /></a><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="color: #999999;"><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>About Hunter:</b>
Hunter is a freelance music writer that concentrates on finding outstanding, unsigned, unknown and under appreciated bands from around the world and unabashedly wields them onto the unsuspecting and the great unwashed. His work has appeared on music sites kilScene (NYC/Brooklyn), Mother Church Pew (NYC), and East of Eighth (Nashville). One of his writings has even been shared and press quoted by a Grammy Nominated artist (Do the Grammy's even matter anymore?!)
After a particularly difficult and surreal week of work about five years ago Hunter decided to search the dark, dusty corners and obscure underbelly of the Internet. It was after hearing one of the same 30 songs that a so called "New Rock" radio station played yet again on his way home. That is what started him n his quixotic quest.
Since then through many seasons of bleeding ears, anguish, and many neurotic episodes, he has learned well how to hone the power of the Internet in his search. Along with that, he has a vast array of concerts and music rouges throughout the US and around the world, and his goal is to find some of the most unique, fresh, and kick you in the ear hole artists and bands. You can follow him on Twitter or Facebook (if you can find him!)
About Hunter: Hunter is a freelance music writer that concentrates on finding outstanding, unsigned, unknown and under appreciated bands from around the world and unabashedly wields them onto the unsuspecting and the great unwashed. His work has appeared on music sites kilScene (NYC/Brooklyn), Mother Church Pew (NYC), and East of Eighth (Nashville). One of his writings has even been shared and press quoted by a Grammy Nominated artist (Do the Grammy's even matter anymore?!) After a particularly difficult and surreal week of work about five years ago Hunter decided to search the dark, dusty corners and obscure underbelly of the Internet. It was after hearing one of the same 30 songs that a so called "New Rock" radio station played yet again on his way home. That is what started him n his quixotic quest. Since then through many seasons of bleeding ears, anguish, and many neurotic episodes, he has learned well how to hone the power of the Internet in his search. Along with that, he has a vast array of concerts and music rouges throughout the US and around the world, and his goal is to find some of the most unique, fresh, and kick you in the ear hole artists and bands. You can follow him on Twitter or Facebook (if you can find him!)</span></span></span>Brody Ramonehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00544979930580857740noreply@blogger.com1