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Black 9 Demands ‘Stop Draggin’ My Heart Around’

Unlikely covers are the best. It’s in these moments when you get a glimpse of an artist’s creativity unavailable in their own original material – the cover supplies the colors and template from which the artist draws from and we are privileged to hear how they re-invent otherwise stalwart tunes. Penned by Tom Petty as […]

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Rockford Road Takes us on The Road to Sabittis

The classic rock style of music is called classic for a reason. The straight-up guitar, bass, drums, and maybe some keyboards make for a sound that is instantly recognizable and often relatable. There is something to be said about the band that keeps in this vein without venturing into experimentation just to be different. A […]

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Leland & the Silver Wells – Dark and Intriguing Debut

Nocturnal, atmospheric and tempered with a taste of mystery. Leland Ettinger returns to music in Leland and the Silver Wells, and the band’s self-titled September release. Fans of the stylish alternative singer/songwriter are given front row seats to a sonic tour de force guaranteed to leave a lasting impression after even a single listening session. […]

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Vinny Peculiar’s 14th Album ‘Return of the Native’ is Met with Wild Applause

Vinny Peculiar, or Alan Wilkes, has recently released his latest album, Return of the Native.The European singer is famous for his songwriting, his exploration in several realms of genre and his wide range of musical collaborations. Return of the Native is Vinny’s 14th album to be recorded and released, and features 11 inspiring tracks that […]

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Thunderbird Is Back With More In Your Face Rock

The power of straight-up rock continues. Our Canadian friends from Thunderbird are back again with more music to bring back the power of good old classic rock. A new self-titled album has been released today.   The hard rock band originally formed back in 2003 in Vancouver, BC, Canada. The foursome is now made up […]

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Hi Lo Ha – “Ain’t Gone Tonight”

San Francisco indie rock band Hi Lo Ha have just dropped their new five song EP “Ain’t Gone Tonight.”  I first heard the new EP on Friday April 13th, when it was released to the world, and listened to it several times, enjoying every minute of it. Luckily like the band, I am not superstitious, […]

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Dirty Fences are Finally Touring ‘Goodbye Love’

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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Mark Marshall: New Album, Same Passion

Mark Marshall is a hard-rockin’, heart stoppin’, rock n’ roll maniac. And this next album is downright unforgettable.   Born Wired is a 13-song project with a grungy, angsty tint to it. Entirely DIY, each song is smothered in authenticity. From the vocals, to the sound, to the oh-so-provocative songwriting – it couldn’t get any […]