Silver is Greg Gilmore (vocals, guitar) Jeff Knight (drums), Brendon Lund (bass), Adam Landis (keys) and Josh Kisor (lead guitar.) A five-piece who deliver texturally rich, guitar-driven rock n’ roll that calls to the past yet also feels timeless. Their new EP manages to encompass musical diversity and adopts the musical essence, nostalgia, and discovery…
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The five-piece Redwood Honey was discovered by Eddie Money, but don’t hold that against them. All kidding aside, though, this was a big break, as Money took the group on a tour of the United States. The band is a self-described Americana act, and they create good, honest American music. “Six Strings & Me” is…
E-40 Scores 19th Top 10 Album on Billboard’s Rap Sales Chart with Practice Makes Paper Says E-40, “I’ve been in a friendly competition with my brother Tech N9ne for years about us being neck and neck for having the most Top 10-selling rap albums on the Billboard charts. Some years I’m ahead and other years,…
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He’s unpredictable, as a rule – but after more than four decades in the spotlight, fans of Chris Butler have got a pretty good idea what to expect from him. Butler’s name on a record means impish wit, irreverence, catchy hooks, bold detours into new wave shimmer and psychedelic swirl, and occasional sonic mayhem, too…
Trippy Kish Daze is the type of artist born out of the world’s growing melting pot. A third culture artist born in North London, living in Hong Kong — rapping in a braggadocious American manner. Born in North London, raised in Hong Kong, brothers Trippy Kish Daze and Peefs Daze draw influence from almost everywhere…
A tenderness runs through Tony Levitas’ heartfelt “Never Could Be Wrong”. Done with a great soulfulness, Tony Levitas incorporates elements of the blues, indie rock, dream pop and balladry into a perfect whole. His voice possesses such reassurance as the entirety of the work has a gracefulness. The attention to detail feels simply stunning, for…
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MTS RECORDS SIGNS EXCLUSIVE DISTRIBUTION DEAL WITH MVD DISTRIBUTION Pittsburgh-based MTS Records is proud to announce their exclusive physical and digital distribution deal with MVD Distribution. MTS artists’ releases will be made available to major chains and independent shops, as well as online retailers and mail order companies around the globe. MTS Records is the…
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Lush vocals and a natural cadence to vocalist Suzannah Raudaschl of the band Bridal Party adds wonderful depth to the stirring song “Nectarine” from the forthcoming album Too Much. The band, also comprised of Joseph Leroux (guitar), Lee Gauthier (bass), Adrian Heim (drums) and Jordan Clairmont (keyboards), has a slight affinity for a somber mood…
The Goa Express release vital new single ‘The Day’ The Goa Express release their urgent new single ‘The Day’ on Friday the 5th of July. Recorded at Champ Zone with Nathan Saoudi (Fat White Family), it rattles with an unstoppable new wave rhythm, shudders with abrasive guitars and with vocals that sneer with the spirit…
THE BAND PERRY ANNOUNCE FALL 2019 “THE GOOD LIFE” NORTH AMERICAN TOUR Today, Grammy Award-winning and multi-platinum selling sibling trio THE BAND PERRY announce their upcoming Fall 2019 “The Good Life” North American tour. The 20+ date North American tour will kick off on October 12 in Charlotte, NC and will hit cities such as…
ORM: Danish Black Metal Outfit Releases First Excerpt From Ir Danish black metal band ORM recently announced the release of their long awaited second album, Ir (“verdigris”), which will see the light of day on August 30th through Indisciplinarian. Now, the band releases the first album audio excerpt. As the album is comprised of two…
Gauche’s “Dirty Jacket” music video is here, and so is A People’s History of Gauche! A People’s History of Gauche is out now, an album that Bust decrees “is a firestorm of defiant energy, pogo-stick rhythms, and riotous saxophone solos.” Today, in addition to an in-depth interview with Bandcamp, Gauche premiere their music video for…
Cosmos & Creature Ascend on “The Wonder” Produced by Steve Aoki Molly Moore and Brandyn Burnette bring their Cosmos & Creature project to Dim Mak via “The Wonder.” Featuring vibey production by label boss Steve Aoki, the eccentric duo showcase their expertise at penning progressive pop earworms.. Too Close To Touch Release ‘I’m Hard To…
“Mesmerize” by NOA|AON; New Track NOA|AON – is symbolic of a shift taking place in the world of contemporary electronic music. By approaching DJing and production with the methodology of a intention, he’s set out to “create the modern good” through an ongoing shows. London alt-rock band Neuromantics welcome summer with their captivating third single…
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Zak Starkey’s Trojan Jamaica roots reggae label announces debut album Trojan Jamaica is proud to announce the release of the groundbreaking new compilation, RED, GOLD, GREEN & BLUE, available July 12, 2019 at all music retailers and streaming services. RED, GOLD, GREEN & BLUE marks the eagerly anticipated debut full-length LP from Trojan Jamaica, the…
MARS RED SKY unveil details for new album “The Task Eternal” on Listenable Records Three years after their mind-blowing “Apex III (Praise For The Burning Soul)” odyssey, French heavy psych torchbearers MARS RED SKY are set to add another cornerstone to the pharaonic sonic monument they’ve been building for over a decade. Written in a…
Thai Rockers, DEFYING DECAY, tour the US and release album DEFYING DECAY is a band made up of musical misfits, an eclectic mix of cultures and classical training, a hybrid born of many influences crafted by a shared passion for music. The band has persevered to realize their vision. Born in the East and now…
The TeleDynes deliver a swinging, rockabilly sound with the colossal tidal wave of their self-titled effort. Done with the greatest level of care, they tap into Dick Dale’s incredible riffing style with a fast-paced rush through such a wide variety of genres ranging from classic rock to the blues to jazz. Over the course of…
DETACH THE ISLANDS: “Culture Architects” Now Playing At Heavy Blog Is Heavy; The Burden To Become Fact Sees Release Next Week Heavy Blog Is Heavy is hosting the premiere of “Culture Architects,” the new single by Brooklyn, New York hardcore/powerviolence outfit DETACH THE ISLANDS, and their impending debut full-length, The Burden To Become Fact. The…
“Cloud 9” is a single taken from The Violet Nines’ EP, which is also titled Cloud 9. The group also recently covered “Don’t You (Forget About Me),” Simple Minds’ huge hit from that John Hughes teen dramady The Breakfast Club, which may tell you even more about the band than this particular song does. Know…
Jacobs Run – New Single “Sleepwalking” Australian indie rock trio Jacobs Run, have enjoyed local and USA radio support for their singles “Hold On A Minute”, “Use”, “Better Days” and “So Beautiful”. Their music blends bold layers of guitar, strings and orchestration with captivating melodies along the lines of Oasis, The Verve, Snow Patrol, Stereophonics…
Robert Ranson’s new album, Still Dreaming, lives up to its title. Due for release on July 20 and some 20 years in the making, it has its origins in an aborted effort titled Chase Your Dreams. That effort was recorded two decades ago, but kept under wraps until he could remake the record in a…
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The sway of the lightly overdriven guitars is almost paralyzing, but just as it seems we’re about to be overtaken by the powerfully melodic opening bars of “You Are There,” Matthew John comes sliding into focus with his soft voice and tender lyricism. This track comes to us on the appropriately titled The Best of…
The muck, mire, and solitude of a bog make it a hell of a spot to get permanently stained by the Blues. It lives, it breathes, and it’s the perfect hideout for those looking deep inside the soul. Life and love of music began for harmonica player, composer, and vocalist Howlin’ Whale in the elusive,…
Lochness Monster Release New Single “Defiance” Taking a year to conceptualize, Donaldson adds, “The songs that were chosen for this EP allowed us to find ourselves as a band, as individual musicians, and the direction we want to take our music. Each of us wants our music to have lyrics that people can connect with…
The band is on the road with their Now’s The Time tour celebrating their 25th Anniversary while promoting their new release Blood. Frontman and keyboards/guitarist Ed Roland is joined by brother Dean on guitars, bassist Will Turpin, lead guitarist Jesse Triplett, and drummer Johnny Rabb. The album cover depicts what I determine to be referring…
Helsinki soul, jazz, funk sensation Sam Huber has just unleashed his newest album on True Groove Records, entitled “Songs For Mona.” The album is a tribute to his mom’s passionate, breathe easy musical taste. Huber’s velvet baritone voice, and unique cover arrangements along with his emotional delivery of songs by artists including George Harrison and Cheryl…
The Jorgensens’ album The Lexington is steeped in American music history. Although this pair is from Minnesota, the couple’s second and latest offering features a whole lot of New Orleans in it. One titled “Storyville,” which Kurt Jorgensen sings, finds the singer/songwriter mentioning how he thinks he spies the ghost of Louie Armstrong while he’s…
