Fans of The O.C. will fondly remember Rooney as the first musical act to appear on the show. In a mid-Season 1 episode, the band performed “I’m Shakin’” and “Popstars” at a Newport Beach concert where Seth, Summer, Marissa, and Ryan were caught in a series of love triangles — a dramatic time in Orange […]
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Peach Kelli Pop Release Killer EP
By Emma Cohen of Indie Band Guru Peach Kelli Pop is no stranger to the music industry — having been around since 2013, the group has toured the US, Canada, Europe, and Japan. An all female quintet, Peach Kelli Pop boasts great tracks and perfectly harmonized vocals. The group gained popularity by nurturing their image […]
Shock Machine Debuts Big New Sound
By Emma Cohen of Indie Band Guru From the mind of musical mega-talent James Righton, former front man of Klaxons, comes Shock Machine, his first solo project. Open Up the Sky, the premiere EP from the new effort, is expected out later this year. Shock Machine Builds Big Sound With the help of some serious […]
I know that music is all about content, and I’m all for that. However, I do believe that a good music video can add so much “oomph” to a song. It’s one thing to listen to a track and picture it in your head, but having it all laid out in a video is a […]
Britta Phillips Drops Brilliant Solo Debut
It’s been a long ride in for American singer and musician Britta Phillips. Since lending her pipes to voice the title character of the 1980s cult classic television show Jem, Phillips has been playing alongside her husband, Dean Wareham, from the early ‘90s to now with the bands Luna and Dean & Britta. Now, at […]
Made Violent Continue Winning Streak
After forming just a couple years ago and dropping their debut EP in February, three-piece American rock band Made Violent has released a two-track bundle, “On My Own/Shadow” and kicked off a spring tour. The New York-based band, consisting of best friends Joe White, Rob Romano, and Justin Acee, has seen a steady rise in […]
If an album title like Pussy’s Dead doesn’t grab your attention, I’m not sure anything will. The 10-track LP is the third studio album from American alt rock trio Autolux. The band, who just wrapped a second weekend at Coachella and scored a mention on NPR’s All Songs Considered, is amidst a North American and […]
Sizzy Rocket Teases with Risque Single
By Emma Cohen of Indie Band Guru With a sound reminiscent of P!nk and Ke$ha, it is no wonder that Sizzy Rocket has caught the music industry’s attention — and it is a wonder that there’s no punctuation in her name. Her fast moving videos and songs push the normal image of a pop princess by […]