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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.
Americana Duo The HawtThorns to Release Tarot Cards & Shooting Stars February 25th
13Feb By SimonNo Comments
Music, Reviews

Americana Duo The HawtThorns to Release Tarot Cards & Shooting Stars February 25th

The new year is shaping up nicely for new music releases and on February 25th we can expect a new album from husband/wife Americana duo The HawThorns. The album, Tarot Cards & Shooting Stars is set to drop on Mule Kick Records. When you combine the lush vocal harmonies, sun-kissed songwriting, and versatile guitar work of K.P. and Johnny Hawthorn, the result is something special. Spending time in both Nashville and Los Angeles to record the album, it also serves as a nod to both sides of the group's geographic and musical roots. K.P and Johnny came together to form The HawThornes with accomplished careers of their own already under their belt. K.P., a nationally tour artist with CALICO and her own solo work, and Hawthorn, a multi-instrumentalist who'd shared the stage with the l...
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Tarah Who? Drop Buzzworthy New Single “Push Me”
1Jan By SimonNo Comments
Features, Music, Reviews

Tarah Who? Drop Buzzworthy New Single “Push Me”

Tarah Who? has teamed up with the talented London-based Brazilian group YUR MUM and the new single is available everywhere now. "Push Me" is the latest effort from Tarah Who? who are known for their unorthodox and non-conformist tone. The track is a direct response to the 2020 Grammy Awards. Tarah couldn't help but notice that the entire Rock category wasn't even aired on the broadcast. The winners' names just scrolled along the bottom of the screen with little fanfare. The moment inspired Tarah to compose a song that sheds a light on the lack of representation of rock bands in the music industry at the moment. Especially female-fronted groups. Using the power of sound and raw lyrics, Tarah Who? aims to shine a light on the situation and be a force for change. Follow the ba...
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Dashboard Confessional Debut Introspective “Here’s To Moving On” Music Video
13Feb By SimonNo Comments
Music

Dashboard Confessional Debut Introspective “Here’s To Moving On” Music Video

Dashboard Confessional's Chris Carrabba suffered life threatening injuries in a motorcycle accident in 2020. The new music video from the band gives fans a peek into his recovery. "Here's To Moving On" chronicles a show day and starts with Carrabba in bed stretching his still sore shoulder as he gets out of bed. From there he strums the guitar and sings as he looks over get well cards as he sits on the couch. He proceeds to walk into the garage and examine the clothes and helmet he was wearing at the time of the accident. The track is quintessential Dashboard, Carrabba at his best. All The Truth That I Can Tell is set for release on February 25th and is available for pre-order now. You can choose your preferred music service here. Dashboard Confessional initially started in ...
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Coheed & Cambria Set To Embark On “The Great Destroyer Tour” In Early 2022
31Jan By SimonNo Comments
Events, Music

Coheed & Cambria Set To Embark On “The Great Destroyer Tour” In Early 2022

Just as the band is preparing to head into their 20th year performing music together, it appears Coheed & Cambria's brightest days are still ahead of them. Ticket presales are underway for "The Great Destroyer Tour" that will take the band coast to coast with openers SHEER MAG. Pre-sales are underway with tickets on sale to the general public this Friday morning at 10:00 AM. Only fans who have signed up for Coheed's mailing list are eligible for the pre-sale. For more information, you can click here. Claudio Sanchez (vocals/guitar), Travis Stever (guitar), Zach Cooper (bass), and Josh Eppard (drums) continue to connect with fans across the country. Tour Dates Feb 16 - Pappy and Harriet's - Pioneertown, CAFeb 17 - Brooklyn Bowl - Las Vegas, NVFeb 19 - El Rey Theatre - ...
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Green Day’s Kerplunk Album Turns 30
14Dec By Simon1 Comment
Music

Green Day’s Kerplunk Album Turns 30

The album that set the table for Green Day's Dookie is celebrating a big anniversary. Kerplunk was the bands' second studio release and was their last for independent label Look Out Records. Released on December 17th, 1991 Kerplunk was the first to feature Tre' Cool on drums along with founding members Billie Joe Armstrong and Mike Dirnt. The album is 12 tracks but features four tunes from their Sweet Children EP. "2000 Light Years Away" was the lead single from Kerplunk, you can check out a live version from the recently released Green Day BBC Sessions below. Or don't, we're cool either way. Other highlights from Kerplunk include an early version of "Welcome to Paradise" and a cover of The Who's "y Generation". After a few US festival dates early in 2022, they're heading to Eu...
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Visitor Releases Dynamic New Single “Feeding The Dark”
30Jul By SimonNo Comments
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Visitor Releases Dynamic New Single “Feeding The Dark”

Fresh off the release of their new EP Greetings From Titan, Visitor returns with the gritty yet melodic single, "Feeding The Dark". The Detroit, Michigan-based quartet combine elements of rock, metal, and grunge with a hint of Motown to form a vibe all their own. According to a recent press release, when asked about the meaning behind the song, guitarist Steve Dombroski described how "Feeding The Dark" is "basically about how depression, self-doubt, and self-sabotaging sometimes plagues our minds and paralyzes our ability to move forward." He continues, “we can sometimes find ourselves in these patterns or circles of decision, or even indecision, that forces us into feeling trapped, regardless of what we do. But, it is also about the mindset of letting go as the chorus goes, "when ...
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Mike Shinoda of Linkin Park Releases Innovative NFT Ziggurats Mixtape
7Dec By SimonNo Comments
Music

Mike Shinoda of Linkin Park Releases Innovative NFT Ziggurats Mixtape

Leave it to Mike Shinoda to help lead the charge on NFTs for musicians with his new Ziggurats project. His new generative mixtape, a 6:45 minute music and art project went live on the Tezos blockchain and sold out in minutes. The material is on par with some of his best work with Linkin Park and is worth a listen (or 20). The 5,000 piece NFT collection allows fans to own unique music and cover art with no two alike, all designed by Shinoda. He spent the last few years creating pieces of music and artwork for this project. He assembled different configurations of content using custom computer software. The result is thousands of one of a kind original pieces of content for fans. We're not going to sit here and pretend we're experts in the NFT space. There's still so much to lear...
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