Swallow The Sun has returned to the scene with a vengeance that cannot be silenced. More than 3 years after the release of North I, II & III, their new album When a Shadow is Forced Into the Light is a heartfelt, heavy metal mirage of emotion. Comprised of Mikko Kotamaki on vocals, Matti Honkonen
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Calling all wild hearts and gypsy souls to a tour de bohemienne. Junk Parlor is an eclectic quartet headed by Jason Vanderford. Junk Parlor’s two previous albums, Wild Tones in 2013 which included several belly dancing anthems that took the community by storm and unleashed a new chapter in Junk Parlor’s career, and 2015’s Melusina,
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Hailing from Philadelphia, PA comes alt rock connoisseur Jared Mancuso. Originally from Bucks County, PA, Mancuso has been around the block when it comes to performing. In college he met Jared Bardugone, the two formed Strike of the Heart and later The Jared Project. After a whirlwind of albums and tours, the two went
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Self-proclaimed misfit Unlike Pluto uses his originality to stand out from the crowd. Blending EDM, country, folk, and rock, Unlike Pluto is unlike any artist before him. Atlanta native and now-Los Angeles-based Armond Arabshahi has had a passion for music throughout his entire life. He has been a self taught musician from the age of
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Described as the “audio equivalent of a punch in the face and a kiss on the mouth,” Los Angeles duo The Dirt and The Grime is a molotov cocktail of pop and punk. Julio Tavarez (As Tall as Lions, Extremely Bad Man) and Mike Robinson (Empires, morgxn) are the dynamic duo behind the music.
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In today’s realm of music, pop and country go together like sunshine and whiskey. The Mark Ian Rocket Man Project is an original modern take on traditional country music. The Mark Ian music brand has been developing over the past few years and the Mark Ian Rocket Man Project is the latest installment.
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In the new track from HYRO THE HERO, edgy, raw, and unforgiving rap meets dirty and riff driven metal. Straight out of Houston, Texas comes American rapper HYRO THE HERO formally known as HYRO DA HERO. Dominating the music scene since 2007, HYRO is no stranger to controversial topics and metal driven rap tracks.
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Dolores Haze brings pure rebellious, badass girl power in full force. With irreverent lyrics and satirical topics, this group brings attitude and gives zero shits about who is offended or listening. From Stockholm, Sweden, this girl group released The Haze is Forever back in 2015. Made up of Groovy Nickz, Lucky Lollo, Foxy Sagz,
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What do you get when you mix together almost rock, with some sort of punk and a little bit of garage band swag? You get a concoction called Culture Abuse. Hell-bent on having a good time, originality and “yes, they like to party”, this band is not to be slept on. Culture Abuse released
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Hailing originally from London England but now residing on the East Coast in Brooklyn, New York comes alternative rocker, LT Wade. Wade is a musician and producer who began his professional career as a guitarist for Courtney Love back in the early 2000s before relocating and collaborating with members of “Black Wire” and “Lord
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What happens when veteran New York City based musicians come together to form a band? Groups like LONDON PLANE are formed. Named for NYC’ s hybrid street tree, LONDON PLANE was formed in 2016 and has released a debut LP via Popmatters. According to LONDON PLANE’s website, the group began when guitarist/vocalist David Mossey
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With endearing lyrics, memorable melodies, and masterful instrumentalism comes Czech singer/songwriter Thom Artway. Maintaining a busy summer touring schedule, Artway is set to perform all over the Europe at festivals such as Europe’s largest cultural event, Sziget. After debuting at The Great Escape festival in Europe, Artway has been in high demand and has
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Straight out of Auckland, New Zealand comes post punk quartet Yukon Era. Formed in 2015, Yukon Era is comprised of Christian Dimick, Lachie Thurlow, Pierre Beasley, and James Dimick. Aftering completing a 15 date tour through New Zealand and Australia, the outfit sold out 4 of their New Zealand dates. The group has
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Swedish rock legends Graveyard are back in the game and are ready to play hard ball. Graveyard has released 4 studio albums in the last 11 years, beginning with a self titled in 2007 and continuing through 2011, 2012, and more recently 2015. After 3 years on tour with no new music and
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From the dark depths of the streets of the United Kingdom comes gritty deathcore group Nihil Eyes. With epic guitar riffs, guttural vocals and down right nasty drum beats, Nihil Eyes is unmatchable in the in the local and national grindcore scene. Made up of Szymon Ogiełło on the drums, Max Morgan with the
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Unique and lush, a flamingo in a flock of pigeons, Whittney Mikkél brings color to a world of black and white. The California native is a singer, songwriter, pianist, and producer. Mikkél blends contemporary pop with traditional African kalimba-based music in her latest 5 song EP, True North – Kalimba Songs. When she discovered the
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Hidden in the back corners of Dorset, England comes a ramshackle country group unlike any other. The Two Man Travelling Medicine Show is an eight piece group with synchronicity unlike any other boot stompin’, country rockin’ octet. Formed in the small village of Witchampton, The Two Man Travelling Medicine Show has been on the
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There is nothing old fashioned about relentless guitar riffs and noisy garage bands. Spielbergs knock this trend out of the water with their otherwordly vocal strength and indie underground rock power. In their hometown of Oslo, Norway, Spielbergs are underground legends. Formed in 2016, with triple threat Mads Baklien on guitar, synth, and vocals,
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Trends in music come and go but one genre is always in high demand; singer/songwriter. Creating in that genre is Christina Custode, an honest and talented ballad powerhouse. Custode was educated at Eastman School of Music in Rochester, New York and currently resides in New York state. After selling out all physical copies of her
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In order to have a successful cohesive rock band, you have to have soul. Minor Characters is no exception to this and is, in fact, an example of a genuine modern day rock and roll group. They are soulful, electric and full of heart. Bred in Chicago, Minor Characters has been through the ringer
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From the United Kingdom comes forward thinking band ISLAND. Spending 2017 creating a fan base and festival jumping, ISLAND is finally releasing a full length album. Feels Like Air is to be released in Europe and the United States in April. “We’re incredibly proud of the album,” said bassist James Wolfe, “and we already
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Whoever said pop punk is dead was wrong and Hot Mulligan is here to prove it. Straight out of Michigan, Hot Mulligan is made up of five members; Chris Freeman, Tades Sanville, Brandon Blakeley, and Garrett Willig. Currently on tour with Knuckle Puck and Boston Manor, Hot Mulligan’s debut album Pilot came out
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Born and breed in Moscow, Russia, L’Homme Absurde begun as a one man black metal band by popular drummer A. in 2015. In 2016 the band was joined by 3 other members; Georgiy Bykov and Isod as dueling guitarists and Yuri S. on bass. That same year they recorded their first self titled EP.
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Packed full of soul and spice, The Claudettes is a one of a kind group. Pianist Johnny Iguana — a current member of the Grammy nominated group Chicago Blues: A Living History — founded the band in Chicago. With Berit Ulseth on vocals, Zach Verdoorn on bass and backup vocals, and Matt Torre on
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Fueled by fire and thunder, Dorothy unleashes a country rock storm. After 2016 album ROCKISDEAD comes 28 Days in the Valley, out tomorrow. According to front woman Dorothy Martin, “After writing, we did a good amount of pre-production and worked out the energy and vibe of the songs and then we went in and recorded
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Good old fashion classic rock never goes out of style. Alternative rock band Dead Meadow is no exception to this. With ’70s psychedelic overtones highlighted by Zeppelin-style guitar riffs, some things never change. Composed of Jason Simon on vocals and guitar, Steve Kille on bass, and Mark Laughlin on drums, the band has cycled through
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After years of being known as the front woman of Houndmouth, Katie Toupin has finally grown into her own and stepped into the spotlight. After creating Houndmouth at the age of 21 with friends, touring through festivals such as Bonnaroo, Lollapalooza, and the Austin City Limits Festival, and even reaching a number one single
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Melbourne’s pop quartet Totally Mild released their sophomore album Her on February 23. Comprised of lead singer Elizabeth Mitchell, guitarist Zachary Schneider, drummer Ashley Bundang, and bassist Lehmann Smith, Totally Mild’s cotton candy sound hides their deeper lyrical genius. Mitchell describes Her as “…a document of a woman struggling with the idea of potential. We
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From London’s underground music scene comes a five-piece group called TALMA. Frontman Henry Adams’ vocals reflect a Modest Mouse meets Radiohead tone. Guitarists Jack Rennie and James Creed dual in a syncopated flow on every song. And bassist Pete Wareen’s steady beat keeps time with drummer Johnny Harrison. On their second EP, Out to
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Gritty Australian metal group Trigger has released their freshman album Cryogenesis. Signed to Hellfire Records with worldwide distribution, this album is heavy and full of European grind and American bulk. Trigger originated in Melbourne, Australia and is composed of vocalist Time Leopold, dual guitarists Luke Ashley and Sean Solley, bassist Matt Ambrose and drummer Tim
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Bred in Vienna, Austria comes a post metalcore band called Harakiri for the Sky. With heavy vocals and equally heavy melodies, they do not disappoint with lyrical and musical value. Harakiri for the Sky impresses with only recording two band members, Matthias “M.S.” Sollak with the guitars, bass, and drums and Michael “J.J.” V. Wahntraum
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Straight out of Melbourne, Totally Mild is a cotton candy bubble gum mix of pop and alternative. With a brand new album, Her, due out next week (February 23rd to be exact), the trio has released three singles to build some hype. Founded down under in Australia, Totally Mild is composed of Elizabeth Mitchell
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Rock music is — and always has been — a careless firestorm shooting into the hearts and veins of listeners. While each band can have their own brand and sound, some bands like SHADOWQUEEN come in just a bit above the rest. Australian trio SHADOWQUEEEN is a prime example of what always will be
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After a two year hiatus, Scottish group CHVRCHES has finally returned to the scene. The trio, composed of Lauren Mayberry, Iain Cook and Martin Doherty, has had hits that range from electronic to alternative and now the newly-ventured-into the world of pop. Beginning in 2013, CHVRCHES recorded their entire break out album in
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