Handsome Young Ladies are not your typical cover band. Instead of playing songs exactly like you know them, they’re breathing a new life into multi-genre hits of the last 40 years. Specializing in playing clubs, bars and private events, including weddings, birthdays and corporate parties they bring the energy as though they’re playing an arena
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When you hear a thudding EDM track, you wouldn’t expect the creator to be on awaiting a kidney transplant and on constant dialysis. The latest track from producer Digital Joker, “Spin Again ft. Nathan Brumley” brings the party spirit straight to you, making wherever you’re listening to the track feel like a party was brought
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If you’ve ever been a fan of the alternative scene, you probably know about the Vans Warped Tour. Known as the “punk rock summer camp,” Warped Tour became a haven for kids around the US and parts of Canada who we’re listening to Blink-182 and Mayday Parade instead of Justin Bieber and Britney Spears since
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The final Vans Warped Tour is upon us and honestly, the line-up is pretty stacked no matter who you’re a fan of. From pop-punk to mid-2000s emo, to hardcore and pretty much everything in between, there’s enough diversity musically to keep this final line up interesting and fresh while giving the Warped classic sound alive.
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Waterparks are once again rocking fans’ worlds with their mysterious new music video for “We Need To Talk.” The latest installment from their 2018 album Entertainment is showing fans more of a hidden story embedded within previous music videos and the album as a whole. “We Need To Talk” as a track has a relatively happy sound. The
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If you’re searching for a band that brings anything they want to music and creates something absolutely breathtaking, you’re searching for Big Something. And it’s no secret that they’re quickly becoming one of the most exciting bands emerging from the Atlantic coast. This six-piece group is a powerhouse fusing together elements of rock, pop, funk,
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If you missed the debut of Mr. Industry from Brazilian rock group Added Color, you’re missing out on five great tracks that explore a deep meaning. Expressed through high levels of talent and expertise, the creativity that went into Mr. Indusrtry flows with each guitar strum and drum hit. Mr. Industry has been out for almost a month,
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If you haven’t checked out Shelita since her last single, “Penetrate” you’re missing great pop music. Releasing her first track of the year, “Hola” blends her sensual vocals with a fusion of trap, R&B, electro pop, and Brazilian baile funk. The track debuted in March but Shelita is gearing up for her next EP out
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It’s rare to find a duo that’s as hard working as Violet Night. The two from British Columbia, Canada are putting their rural hometown on the map thanks to their hard work and creativity. Armed with only their debut album Colorus of You, Connor Pohl and T.J. Rounthwaite are showing their world they’re a force to be reckoned with.
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Catchy pop tracks with music videos that draw you in are the perfect combination. For artist VÉRITÉ, she nailed the combo with her single “Nothing.” The black and white video gives you a personal look at her latest tour. VÉRITÉ shares personal look into touring with a video for ‘Nothing’ The acclaimed alt-pop artist
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It’s no doubt that everyone loves listening to a good singer-songwriter here and there. From the huge successes, like pop artists like Ed Sheeran and Shawn Mendes have had, to the rise of independent artists like Joseph Knight who has truly found his sound, the effect one voice and a few instruments can have is incredible. Manuel
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Like so many artists these days, Olivia Cella got her start several years ago by posting covers on YouTube. Long since the days of cheesy music videos, Cella is making her latest debut in her music video for “Missing U.” Olivia Cella shows us how much she’s “Missing U” (so call her back).
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Bands that bridge old sounds with new feelings are few and far between. However, Duquette is doing just that with their latest album, Trust The Night. Duquette brings together a rock edge with a folk sound Opening with “Trust The Night,” the title track for the album, you truly get a snapshot of the sound
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Have you ever been in a place where you just feel like you belong? The Maine brought that feeling and more to their Columbus stop of the Fry Your Brain With The Maine tour. A line so long it stretched through Ohio State University, the streets were packed with kids, teens, and adults all ready
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If you’re obsessed with the sounds of The 1975, The Killers, and Two Door Cinema Club, you have to check out TIOGA. Their latest single, “Don’t Ask Me To Dance,” bridges together their musical influences with their unique brand of indie rock. TIOGA are breathing a fresh life into indie rock with ‘Don’t Ask Me To
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Meet Somme, a breakout multi-instrumentalist that is making some fire indie-pop. Getting ready to release her debut self-titled EP on May 4, she’s released a video for the record’s single, “Ordinary Fools.” Somme debuts her haunting melodies with “Ordinary Fools”. Speaking with Buzzbands.la about the single, she revealed the songs about a relationship that
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If you’re looking for a track that will perfectly bring in summer, you have to check out Kate Usher & the Sturdy Souls. Their alternative soul pop rock band sound was formed in Montauk, New York, and their sound reflects the vibes of a warm summer day on a sandy beach with a handful of
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A punk band that sounds straight out of CBGBs with a 2018 flair is exactly how to describe The Tracys sound. With gritty guitar riffs and quick pounding tracks that are reminiscent of The Ramones, The Traceys showcase this perfectly on their latest album Humdinger, out last Friday. The Tracys sat down with IBG to
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Seeing six bands on one stage in one night is one way to have a productive Tuesday. For fans who flocked out to the Dying Fetus show, they were greeted by a night packed with music. Self-described by fans outside as the ‘Metal Warped Tour,’ I thought no more than four bands would be taking the
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This duo doesn’t just play their instruments; Violet Night uses them as tools to carefully construct emotion in their latest track “North.” Violet Night release picturesque video for ‘North’ Together vocalist/guitarist Connor Pohl and keyboardist T.J. Rounthwaite create soundscapes richer in color than the hues of the mountains that surround British Columbia. Filled with
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What’s a better activity for an unseasonably warm day in mid-March than a concert? For Our Last Night fans, the nice weather didn’t stop them from coming down and packing a sold-out show at The Crofoot in Pontiac, Mi. The Selective Hearing tour is in support of Our Last Night’s Selective Hearing EP which debuted in 2017.
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Now’s the time to speak up and Brooke Alexx is doing just that with her video and single “Shattering Glass.” An empowerment anthem about the triumphs and strides women are accomplishing daily despite social challenges, “Shattering Glass” is exactly what the world needs right now. Armed with her anthem ‘Shattering Glass,’ Brooke Alexx is
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Artist, creative, and visual provocateur IMAX (aka Chris Corner) just debuted his dramatic video for “Stardust” featuring tattoo and makeup extraordinaire Kat Von D. Premiering the censored version on Alternative Press, an uncensored version debut via Playboy. Watch IAMX and Kat Von D in the black and white(ish) video for “Stardust” The track, much like
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Gearing up for the release of their debut self-titled album, the emo-rock band Charmer just released their first track, “Topanga Lawrence.” The track draws on a combination of life experiences to create a fictional romance about Topanga Lawrence from the storied teenaged sitcom, Boy Meets World. Charmer are working to make emo great again ahead of their self-titled album
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The Detroit-based festival MoPop just announced their 2018 lineup for the two-day summer festival MoPop 2018, a festival that started only six years ago, will be at West Riverfront Park in downtown Detroit on July 28 to 29. Featuring some of the biggest names in music in the heart of Detroit, MoPop will bring
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The UK had bred amazing singers and songwriters, it has to be something in the water. From the boys of One Direction to Ed Sheeran, Joseph Knight easily competes with them. Armed with his latest single “White Wine,” Knight is ready to show the world what he’s made of. UK singer-songwriter Joseph Knight shows
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It’s pretty easy to get sucked into following a breaking news story, especially with the number of tragedies happening around the world. From clicking something on social media and continuously scrolling for the latest updates to turning on the TV and flipping it to whatever news station you prefer, we often find ourselves trapped in wanting every detail
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Gearing up for their final cross country run this summer, the entire 2018 Vans Warped Tour Line up has been announced. Having been the it place for the alternative music scene, Warped Tour has been a place for bands and fans to immerse themselves in great music all summer long. The largest and longest-running traveling music festival
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Gearing up for their debut EP, Off Road Minivan have released a music video for “Spiral Gaze.” The title track for the EP is packed full of emotion and the rock quintet takes brings it to life in the hard-hitting video. Finding the perfect blend of capturing the nostalgia of their musical inspirations and
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Alt-rock group Faulkner just released their debut album PARIAHS with the help of hip-hop royalty. Blending together classing punk feelings into an alternative soundscape with a dash of pop, Faulkner truly carve out their own space in the crowded world of music. Faulkner find their sound on debut LP PARIAHS Out February 9, the band recorded the album
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After teasing his fans about a song written about chicken tenders, the independent singer, songwriter, and producer Lauv released his new track “Getting Over You” on Valentines Day. Lauv releases perfect breakup anthem ‘Getting Over You’ on Valentines Day The track is perfect to cry to for a breakup or to sing while at the same party
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Combining classical compositions and a songwriting style that feels all too personal, Yify Zhang creates a raw, lush sound that feels like SIA, Sara Bareilles, and a romance movie collaborated. With her degree in violin performance from UNC, Yify combines the singer-songwriter lyrical approach with piano on every track layering in different instrumental accompaniment to grow the
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Rising pop singer Aja Warren is gearing up for her next release, Infinite Stranger, with the massive pop track “Show Me The Magic.” If you’ve been a fan of huge synth-based tracks, this track is perfect for you. Combining Soundtrack Qualities and Drama, Aja Warren Finds Harmony in ‘Show Me The Magic’ Sounding like it should be
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Releasing their second track in almost nine years, Norwegian duo Datarock have finally announced their return. Their infectious brand of indie-dance is seen on their latest single “Laugh In The Face Of Darkness” and is only a glimpse of what’s on their upcoming album. ‘Laugh In The Face Of Darkness’ Shows Datarock Mixing Indie Rock and Dance Taking the
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Meet Aja Warren, a multitalented actress, singer, model, photographer, producer, and honestly, I don’t know what she can’t do. The singer is getting ready to release the first single, “Show Me The Magic,” from her upcoming EP due out on February 13. The massive pop track is only the beginning of what’s to come off
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About to release his latest LP Alive In New Light, IAMX (aka Chris Corner) has put together a cinematic celebration of breaking free from his depression. Fueling his last two albums, Alive In New Light tells it exactly how it is with cinematic instrumentation out February 2 on Caroline/Universal. Alive In New Light is a Thank You
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California has brought us much of the great punk music that has become a staple of the sound today. This next group out of Northern California, Slow Bloom, released their debut EP on January 26 on No Sleep Records in advance of their upcoming full-length album. The four-piece combines the viscerality of post-punk and the alternative sensibilities of
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Despite releasing his debut album a year ago, Aaron Rizzo is still riding the wave caused by the pop-rock hybrid Blck Tee Shrt. The combination of all things rock, pop, blues, R&B, and hip-hop makes every track on the album different from the last while keeping Rizzo’s flawless vocals on the forefront. Aaron Rizzo Goes Solo,
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The little know but hugely influential heroes of the UK punk scene are re-releasing their first album. Travis Cut played their first show in 1993, opening for D.O.A in London, and followed it up with a slew of shows across the country and even named a Record Of The Week on Steve Lamacq’s Radio 1 show.
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Festivals throughout the UK aren’t anything new. However, Pop Punk Pile Up Festival will be making its debut in 2018. The new festival is Riff Media’s first branching out into the festival circuit after a successful decade. After a year of huge growth, successful events, and gaining a wealth of contacts, 2018 just seemed like
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When friends come together to create music, it always results in something special. This is true for Matthew Adam and Molly O’Malley when they formed Æves in early 2015. The dream and drive was to combine sounds coming out of their local scene in Louisville, KY; they found the solution in collaborating with each other. Æves Shine
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For an artist that’s in as loved of a pop-punk band as State Champs is, you wouldn’t immediately assume bassist of the group Ryan Scott Graham would produce a solo project like Speak Low If You Speak Love. In fact, the two projects’ sounds are so different from one another, it’s hard to even picture Graham being
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If you were anywhere near Pontiac, Michigan on Saturday night and weren’t at Fusion Shows’ 10th Birthday party, you missed out on one of the biggest shows to happen in 2018 already. The night was packed full of both local talent and fan favorites like PUP and Twin Peaks. Doors opened at 5:30pm on the chilly
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It’s no secret that thousands of people struggle with mental illness every day. In the past few years, we’ve seen huge artists come out and speak about their mental health, the likes of Demi Lovato, Selena Gomez, and Zayn Malik, all working to remove the stigma surrounding the topic. Slovakian singer-songwriter Peter Aristone is another one using
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If you’ve ever participated in an escape room, you’ll know the feeling in Ex-Okay’s video for “Locked.” The thought that you’re trapped being timed to find your way out, while it’s not for everyone some people get thrills from it. While that isn’t me, watching it play out in “Locked” gave me enough thrill for the
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No matter how you end up in Michigan this weekend, you’re going to have to check out Fusion Shows’ 10th Birthday extravaganza on Saturday, Jan. 13. The night will be packed full artists from the midwest crowded into The Crofoot’s several stages. The killer lineup includes headliners Twin Peaks and PUP who, if you don’t
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If you’re looking for a rocking way to start your 2018, make it with Dirty Fences. About ready to set out on tour for their Goodbye Love album, the four-piece band from New York is bringing back the classic sounds of all your favorites from the Rolling Stones to Ramones. Goodbye Love from Dirty Fences
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#WomenCrush Music works to create opportunities for female songwriters no matter where they are in their career. From those just starting out, working on their second album or already touring the world, the non-profit connects musicians with future collaborators, works to educate them about the industry, and inspire them along the way to make an
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2017 has been a big year for new pop punk acts leaping onto the scene. Riding on that wave is newcomer Popey, debuting his solo career with “5 O’Clock” out now. Finally Finding His Own Sound, Popey Debuts ‘5 O’Clock’ “5 O’Clock” takes on your typical love song in a way you haven’t thought about
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From finally dropping a debut album, touring with All Time Low, and headling a US tour, it’s no doubt that Waterparks have had a huge 2017. While doing all of that, they recorded and prepared their second album, Entertainment, due out January 2018 — meaning Waterparks are setting up for an even bigger 2018. ‘Lucky People’ is
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