Author: Simon

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.
Interview: Jackie Bristow Releases Vibrant New Single “Livin’ For Love”
13Feb By SimonNo Comments
Features, Interviews

Interview: Jackie Bristow Releases Vibrant New Single “Livin’ For Love”

Nashville-based, New Zealand-born, Jackie Bristow is set to take the country music world by storm. Her new single "Livin' For Love" is out now and sets the table nicely for the release of her new album. Outsider is Bristow's fifth studio album and is due out in March. We recently had a chance to catch up with the talented singer/songwriter. Be sure to check out the interview (and music video) below. We'll get into some of the challenges of filming a music video while on lockdown. Plus we have more info on which popular HBO show you may have recently heard one of her older songs. When COVID arrived in March of 2020, while visiting family in New Zealand, Bristow was unable to return to the United States. Thankfully due to advances in technology, she was able to collaborate with produ...
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New York Rockers Bad Mary To Release Rock and Roll Classics Tribute Album
13Feb By SimonNo Comments
Music

New York Rockers Bad Mary To Release Rock and Roll Classics Tribute Album

They've got exciting new songs in the pipeline. But New York rockers Bad Mary are paying tribute to hit music from our past on their next release, Rock and Roll Classics: Volume 6. Due March 6th, you can expect to hear a fresh take on Blondie's "One Way Or Another", Jefferson Airplane's "White Rabbit", The Police's "Next To You" among others. Bad Mary is a talented group of musicians whose lineup is a little on the unconventional side. Composed of lead vocalist Amanda Mac, her husband Mike Staub is featured on bass. The family connection doesn't end there. Mac's father Bill is the holds it down on drums. While her Hofstra University professor David Henderson rounds out the lineup playing guitar. Classic Songs With a Punk Rock Attitude “Some of these songs we have been perform...
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8 Items Included With The New Coheed and Cambria Box Set For Vaxis II
28May By SimonNo Comments
Music

8 Items Included With The New Coheed and Cambria Box Set For Vaxis II

Coheed and Cambria are back with a new album and this collection is sure to appeal to fans new and old. Vaxis II: A Window of the Waking Mind is due June 24th and the limited edition box set is stacked with cool stuff. According to a recent press release, the album is a return to The Amory Wars. Each of their albums, with the exception of The Color Before The Sun, tells a chapter in the saga. This new album is part two of a five-part story arc. If you're new to the band, it can be a lot to take in. You can find more information on that here. Vaxis II features the previously released "Shoulders" and "Rise Naianasha (Cut The Cord)". The latter of which ended up being their highest charting radio single to date, officially cracking the top 10. Limited Edition Box Set Due June 24th...
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Sons of Silver Set To Release New Single & Music Video For “Who’s Gonna Stop Us”
25Jan By SimonNo Comments
Music

Sons of Silver Set To Release New Single & Music Video For “Who’s Gonna Stop Us”

Rockers Sons of Silver are gearing up for the release of a new EP. Word has just surfaced that they'll be releasing a new single and music video on February 4th. "Who's Gonna Stop Us" will be featured on the new EP Ordinary Sex Appeal set to be released later this year. In the meantime, they're paying tribute to a group that needs no introduction, The Band. Their cover of the classic "Life Is A Carnival" quickly racked out more than 100,000 views across YouTube and Facebook. We're big fans of The Band. Not only have they influenced us, directly, they’ve also been a major influence on many of our other heroes. Bob Dylan, Bruce Springsteen, and Neil Young; the list could go on and on. We wanted to pay a humble tribute on the 50th anniversary of Cahoots with our cover of "Life Is A Car...
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Top 5 Internet Headlines Related To The When We Were Young Festival
31Jan By SimonNo Comments
Events, Features, Music

Top 5 Internet Headlines Related To The When We Were Young Festival

The inaugural When We Were Young Festival is officially sold out. The ensuing fan reaction to the lineup announcement nearly broke the internet. The list of bands is every emo-kid dream and will draw thousands to Las Vegas for the event in October. Tickets started at $224 for the series of shows and the price didn't seem to really matter much. Headliners My Chemical Romance and Paramore top a lineup that includes everyone from AFI and Taking Back Sunday to Bright Eyes and A Day To Remember. The show goes from 11 AM - 12 AM at Las Vegas Festival Grounds so make sure you stay hydrated. We got a kick out of some of the headlines that were floating around the internet when the show was first announced so we thought we'd share. 5. ‘When We Were Young’: 5 Questions We Have About the ...
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Eddie Vedder Confronts Loss On Heartfelt New Single “Brother The Cloud”
13Feb By SimonNo Comments
Music, Reviews

Eddie Vedder Confronts Loss On Heartfelt New Single “Brother The Cloud”

Pearl Jam's Eddie Vedder is set to release a new solo album in February and his latest single tackles a very difficult subject, the loss of a loved one. In this case, he has experienced multiple tragedies in recent years. The unexpected death of his half-brother Chris in 2017 affected him deeply. That, in addition to the loss of Cornell a year later as discussed in a 2020 Howard Stern interview has left him reeling. Vedder's new album Earthlings drops on February 11. Not only does the album feature a number of legends, the band he's taking on the road features some familiar characters. Billboard reports collaborations with the likes of Elton John, Stevie Wonder, and Ringo Starr can be expected. https://twitter.com/PearlJam/status/1482052688368087052 On Tour The live band sup...
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Jack White Debuts Heartfelt New Single & Music Video For “Love Is Selfish”
13Feb By SimonNo Comments
Features, Music

Jack White Debuts Heartfelt New Single & Music Video For “Love Is Selfish”

Jack White is as versatile as they come. One minute loud and raucous, the next quiet and introspective. He's set to have a productive year with two solo albums slated for release in 2022. After coming out hard with the first single "Taking Me Back" from his new album Fear of the Dawn (due in April), "Love Is Selfish" puts his softer side on display. The latter of which will be featured on his planned summer release, Entering Heaven Alive. This is the kind of material I'm looking for from White. Sure he's most often at his best with loud distorted guitars but he's got a softer side. 'Love Is Selfish' is just him and his guitar with some light percussion in the background to help keep the train on the tracks. You can check it out below after its debut or on your favorite streaming platfo...
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