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Two-plus decades in the music industry as a program director, host, influencer, voice-over artist, and artist manager. Passionate about introducing music fans to talented artists. Avid sports card collector. Pizza lover. Microbrew connoisssoir.
Chris Cubeta Drops New Single “I’m Tired Of This”
9Mar By SimonNo Comments
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Chris Cubeta Drops New Single “I’m Tired Of This”

Chris Cubeta has just released an emotional new single "I'm Tired Of This" along with an accompanying music video. The track features strings from Rob Moose. He's known for his work with Phoebe Bridgers, Sufjan Stevens, and Bon Iver. The track will appear on Cubeta's upcoming album, APOE, set for release on April 7th. This single follows two previously released singles, "Vicious" and "Architect." APOE is a personal album for Cubeta, who has been examining how memory impacts and shapes us. "The last 5 or so years, I've been in therapy almost every week, and a lot of the time I spent was focused on writing music and where it comes from," he shares. "I'm confronting things about my childhood that have led me to be the person I am, and conversely discovering a lot about the person I wan...
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Discrepancies’ Hard Hitting Music Video for “Recovery” Released
8Mar By SimonNo Comments
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Discrepancies’ Hard Hitting Music Video for “Recovery” Released

St. Louis-based rap/rock band Discrepancies has released a new single from their upcoming EP. "Recovery" offers a sneak peek into Product Of Entertainment. The single, along with its official music video is available now via InVogue Records. According to vocalist Antonio Metcalf, "Recovery" is an extension of their previously released track "Not Alone." It offers listeners a more specific version of their message by letting them know that they are not alone in their struggles. While reinforcing the fact that others have walked through the same darkness and found their way out. Getting To Know Discrepancies Comprised of Garrett Weakley on bass, Addison Bracher on guitar/vocals, Brandon Bollinger on guitar/vocals, Marc Lyle on drums, and Antonio Metcalf on vocals, Discrepancies has ...
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Slightly Stoopid and Sublime With Rome Announce Summertime 2023 Tour
7Mar By SimonNo Comments
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Slightly Stoopid and Sublime With Rome Announce Summertime 2023 Tour

Slightly Stoopid and Sublime With Rome will join forces for the first time ever in their Summertime 2023 tour. They'll be stopping at outdoor amphitheaters and select festivals across the United States. Atmosphere and The Movement will open up and serves as special guests on tour. The connection between headliners dates back to Sublime's original frontman, Bradley Nowell. He signed Miles and Kyle from Slightly Stoopid when they were teenagers. They went on to release their self-titled debut albumin 1996 on Skunk Records. The Summertime 2023 tour kicks off on July 6 in Auburn, WA, and will visit venues like Shoreline Amphitheatre, Walnut Creek, and Jones Beach. The tour culminates in West Palm Beach, FL at iTHINK Financial Amphitheatre on September 3. The official artist presale...
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Alternative Rockers Redlight King Deliver Powerful New Album
6Mar By SimonNo Comments
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Alternative Rockers Redlight King Deliver Powerful New Album

Redlight King, the Ontario-based alternative rock band is back with a new album, In Our Blood is available now via AFM Records. Album Art The band's founder and frontman, Mark "Kaz" Kasprzyk, and his bandmates have been refining and reinventing their craft. With the new material, they are eager to share what they have learned and how far they have come. Kaz produced almost all of the album tracks himself, making the journey of In Our Blood more personal and challenging than anything he had worked on before. Redlight King's New Album The album features Mark "Kaz" Kasprzyk on vocals and guitar, Julian Tomarin on guitar, bass, and keys, drummer Randy Cooke, and additional guitars, bass, and keys by Rob Torres, Jimmy Messer, and Brian Weaver. The album was recorded at The Whee...
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Underoath’s “Let Go” Explores The Importance Of Confronting Personal Demons
5Mar By SimonNo Comments
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Underoath’s “Let Go” Explores The Importance Of Confronting Personal Demons

Renowned metalcore band Underoath, has released their new single, "Let Go." Fans can stream and enjoy the new track wherever they happen to listen to music. In a recent discussion, the band revealed that "Let Go" was the first song they completed after recording their latest album, Voyeurist. The track went through various iterations before reaching its final form. "Let Go" centers around the theme of letting go of trauma or personal demons that hold one back. The band also emphasizes that although it is challenging to make such decisions, stepping away from toxic environments is crucial for personal growth. In February, Underoath announced its new worldwide deal with MNRK Heavy. The label's SVP, Scott Givens, expressed his excitement about working with the band. The band echoed thi...
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At-Risk Youth Explores The Highs And Lows Of Love In “Lysander”
3Mar By SimonNo Comments
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At-Risk Youth Explores The Highs And Lows Of Love In “Lysander”

Colorado Springs-based trio At-Risk Youth has released its latest single, "Lysander." Following their well-received hit "Sweet Demon," this heartfelt love song is sure to captivate fans with its raw emotion and relatable lyrics. Lead vocalist and guitarist Mark K. Foreman shared his thoughts on the new single, stating, "Fundamentally, 'Lysander' is a love song, and at the center is the concept that love is a gamble. It requires taking the plunge, taking a risk, and anteing up. And like all gambles, it can work out well or poorly. But love is more than that; it's not just money on the line, but your heart. It can require sacrificing time and pride, and it can leave you desperate, but in the end, it's worth it. It has to be." Foreman wrote "Lysander" while jamming with a band he wa...
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Taproot Announces Release Of 7th Studio Album ‘SC\SSRS’
2Mar By SimonNo Comments
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Taproot Announces Release Of 7th Studio Album ‘SC\SSRS’

Michigan's beloved hard rock band, Taproot, returns with their first new studio album in more than a decade. The release of their seventh studio album SC\SSRS is set for September 29th. The new material is their first since 2012's The Episodes. Taproot SC\SSRS was recorded and produced by Taproot's guitarist and vocalist, Stephen Richards. Recorded at The Loft in Saline, Michigan, Richards had written most of the songs years ago as material for a new Taproot album. The project was postponed due to some health and other issues. However, after his mother's passing, Richards decided to record and share these songs as a solo release, before coming full circle back to Taproot. Bassist Phil Lipscomb encouraged Richards to release the songs as a Taproot album, and the band decided to pay...
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Rock Out to Preacher’s Latest Metalcore Anthem “Dystopia”
28Feb By SimonNo Comments
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Rock Out to Preacher’s Latest Metalcore Anthem “Dystopia”

Get ready to turn up those volume knobs up to 11 so you can rock out to the new single “Dystopia” by metalcore band Preacher. Released via Daeth Records/TLG/INgrooves this single is from their upcoming EP, Blur. The band also dropped a new music video for the song which you can check out down below. Preacher's latest material combines radio-worthy melodies with heavy screaming that will help you blow off some steam. The band brings its signature sound to the table with blazing guitar leads, scream-driven vocals, and a beat that might make your walls shake. Preacher From Reno Hailing from Reno, Nevada, Preacher has been making waves in the metalcore scene for the past five years. With three EPs and five singles under their belt, they have toured the country from coast to coast in...
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Discovering the Message Behind Bury Mia’s Latest Single “Car Warranty”
27Feb By SimonNo Comments
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Discovering the Message Behind Bury Mia’s Latest Single “Car Warranty”

Denver-based punk rockers Bury Mia have been on a mission to bring their unique sound to audiences far and wide. The title of their new single is a mouthful and is a must-listen for punk rock fans. Check out "We've Been Trying To Reach You About Your Car's Extended Warranty" down below. Let us know your thoughts in the comment section. Photo: @morganelizaphoto Bassist Devin Martinez describes "Car Warranty" as a product of a period of mental instability. The song is about finding hope and light in the midst of darkness and never giving up on trying to find the "blue sky." The track features powerful instrumentals and poignant lyrics that will have you singing along. Getting To Know Bury Mia Since their inception, Bury Mia has been steadily gaining momentum. Over the past few ye...
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Godsmack Releases Epic Eighth Studio Album ‘Lighting Up The Sky’
26Feb By SimonNo Comments
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Godsmack Releases Epic Eighth Studio Album ‘Lighting Up The Sky’

The wait is finally over for hard rock fans as Godsmack releases their eighth studio album Lighting Up The Sky. This multi-platinum Grammy-nominated band has made a powerful impact with their previously released tracks, "You and I" and "Surrender," which hit the #1 spot on the charts for four consecutive weeks. Lighting Up The Sky Sully Erna, the band's vocalist, and guitarist co-produced the album with Andrew "Mudrock" Murdock. He's known for his previous work with bands like Avenged Sevenfold and Alice Cooper. "Lighting Up The Sky" is an epic musical journey that showcases the band's prowess in storytelling. According to Erna, the album is a narrative about one man's journey. The music symbolizes the ups and downs of relationships, the polarized political climate, and the state of ...
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