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2023 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Nominees Announced

1Feb

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2023 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Nominees Announced

The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame has released its list of nominees for induction in 2023. This year's list includes several iconic musicians like British songstress Kate Bush, rockers Rage Against the Machine, and hip hop collective A Tribe Called Quest. Kate Bush, who made a remarkable comeback last year with the revival of her hit "Running Up That Hill," has been nominated for the first time. Sheryl Crow, who rose to stardom in 1993 with her debut album "Tuesday Music Club," has been recognized for her three-decade-long career. Missy Elliott, known for being a creative pioneer in the rap industry, has been nominated for her songs and videos such as "Work It" and "The Rain (Supa Dupa Fly)." Rock & New Wave Iron Maiden, one of metal's most enduring bands, has been nominated for ...

Exclusive Look: Dead By Wednesday’s Lego-Themed ‘Mars in Exile’ Music Video

31Jan

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Exclusive Look: Dead By Wednesday’s Lego-Themed ‘Mars in Exile’ Music Video

Photo Credit: Jeremy Saffer Dead By Wednesday caught our attention recently with the release of their new animated stop-motion music video for the single "Mars in Exile." The story and concept for the music video were inspired by the drummer's 8-year-old son, Orion St. Lawrence. He put his creative talents to use by designing the building brick band characters and shooting some of the footage. The video was directed by Sal DelGreco, who also performed all of the voice acting with Paul Stamper perfecting the animation. During the guitar solo, footage shot by St. Lawrence was projected onto the screens. The single is taken from the band's latest album "Capital Conspiracy," which was released last summer, and is available in stores and online music platforms. Getting To Know Dead By...

Semaphore’s New Album ‘I Need a Reason to Stay’ Drops in March

30Jan

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Semaphore’s New Album ‘I Need a Reason to Stay’ Drops in March

The Brooklyn-based quartet, Semaphore, is poised to unleash its new album, I Need a Reason to Stay, on March 24th. They're giving us a sneak peek of the release with their lead single, "Smother." Comprised of singer and guitarist Siddhu Anandalingam, drummer Emmett Ceglia, guitarist Jay Kohler, and bassist Niko Hasapopoulos, the band explores the complexities of modern life through its signature shoegaze-inspired sound. Photo Credit: Adam LaMothe Anandalingam shares that "Smother" tackles anxiety and uncertainty, exploring the human experience of not knowing one's purpose in life. With influences from Foo Fighters and Balance and Composure, the singer experiments with sitar-like tuning to add a unique touch to the song. Check Out The Video For "Smother" The accompanying music...

Breaking Waves: Where’s Skeler?! [Spoiler: It’s Red Rocks!]

30Jan

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Breaking Waves: Where’s Skeler?! [Spoiler: It’s Red Rocks!]

Take a seat, Djedi– we’re all a “proud wavedad” today. https://twitter.com/brett_djedi/status/1619747980604751872 After all, this announcement from one of the scene's favorite artist-slash-managers is kind of a huge moment for all of us in the wave music community… because earlier today, it was revealed that Skeler will be making his Red Rocks debut! Read on to find all the details about this wavy edition of 'Rezz Rocks'. Skeler makes his Red Rocks debut: Full support for “Rezz Rocks V” has been unveiled… According to 9News in December of last year, originally, “Rezz Rocks V" was going to encompass just one day, September 1st. It featured a handful of the current support artists– Ivy Lab, Esseks, ROSSY, and isqa. This first date sold out...

Atreyu Unleashes Emotional New Single “Drowning”

29Jan

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Atreyu Unleashes Emotional New Single “Drowning”

It's been a minute since we've heard from the dynamic rockers of Atreyu. They've returned with a vengeance with their latest single, "Drowning." This single is a masterclass in emotive rock and roll - it's a cathartic journey through the darkest depths of depression and the power of self-expression to find healing. Photo by Dennis Larance These Californian metalcore pioneers, formed in 1998, have been delivering the goods for over two decades. With eight studio albums under their belt, including their 2002 debut "Suicide Notes and Butterfly Kisses" and the recent "Baptize," Atreyu continues to be a force to be reckoned with in the world of rock. The guys in Atreyu have never shied away from baring their souls and "Drowning" is no exception. The subject matter hits hard, but the me...

Zebrahead’s 20-Year Journey: From Grammy Nominations to ‘Middle Seat Blues’

26Jan

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Zebrahead’s 20-Year Journey: From Grammy Nominations to ‘Middle Seat Blues’

Zebrahead Orange County, CA native Zebrahead has been bringing its unique blend of punk, metal, and devil-may-care grooves to the masses for years. Their latest single "Middle Seat Blues" is no exception. At the helm of Zebrahead is vocalist/rapper Ali Tabatabaee and vocalist/guitarist Adrian Estrella, who is also the band's frontman. Rounding out the lineup are bassist Ben Osmundson, drummer Ed Udhus, and guitarist Dan Palmer. When asked about the meaning behind "Middle Seat Blues," Estrella had this to say. "It's about surrounding yourself with quality, not quantity. Not everyone around you has your best interests in mind." Osmundson added, "It's a song that combines a bit of metal, a bit of laid-back groove, and splashes a bit of punk on top. Hard to imagine right? Well, give ...

Disco Donnie Presents & Third String Entertainment Announce New Partnership, Disco Punk, & More.

25Jan

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Disco Donnie Presents & Third String Entertainment Announce New Partnership, Disco Punk, & More.

Attention, fellow emo-to-EDM-pipeline kids: we have some news for you. Yesterday, Third String Entertainment and Disco Donnie Presents announced a new partnership company, Disco Punk. This partnership company will be in charge of curating Texas-based events Unsilent Night and So What?! Music Festival from here on out. Along with the announcement of the Disco Punk collaboration came the release of 2023's So What!? dates. Read on to find out more. Disco Donnie Presents & Third String Entertainment's So What?! Fest: So What?! Music Festival: So What?! music festival is going to take place on June 24-25 at Fair Park in Dallas. The festival was originally founded in 2008 by Mike Ziemer and Orlando Mendoza of Third String Entertainment, with the goal to blen...

Pistols At Dawn Announces Tour Supporting Ugly Kid Joe and Fozzy

19Jan

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Pistols At Dawn Announces Tour Supporting Ugly Kid Joe and Fozzy

Pistols At Dawn, the Atlanta-based hard rockers who have been turning heads with their powerful sound, are set to hit the road with a vengeance this spring. They'll be joining forces with the legendary Ugly Kid Joe and the unstoppable Fozzy on the 'Rad Wings of Destiny' tour. Kicking off on May 3rd in San Diego, the tour will take them across the country, with stops on the East Coast before wrapping up on June 10th in San Antonio, TX. Tickets for this unmissable event are on sale as of Friday, January 20th at 10 AM. This marks the first full U.S. tour for Ugly Kid Joe in nearly three decades. They initially broke up in 1997 but reformed in 2010. Since then they've released two albums and played a handful of festival shows. Pistols At Dawn Reacts To Major Tour Announcement ...

Hunter Hayes Takes The Next Step in His Musical Evolution With “Sober”

18Jan

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Hunter Hayes Takes The Next Step in His Musical Evolution With “Sober”

Hunter Hayes is a true artist. He continues to push boundaries and is never content to rest on his laurels. The Grammy-nominated multi-instrumentalist and platinum-selling artist has released "Sober". The song is included on his upcoming album Red Sky which is set to drop this spring. Photo Credit: Andrew Zaeh Hayes had this to say about the upbeat pop song. "'Sober' speaks to confidence and self-worth because I want to be loved as I am, without pretending to be anything else. It's not about drinking really, it's about many different forms of ‘intoxication’”. "Sober" is a track that showcases the depth of his songwriting. That, and the emotional connection that he makes with his listeners. "I’m not looking for a lover, I’m just asking for a friend," says Hayes on the track. He col...

The Mega-Monsters Tour: Mastodon and Gojira Set To Rock North America in 2023

17Jan

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The Mega-Monsters Tour: Mastodon and Gojira Set To Rock North America in 2023

Innovative hard rockers Mastodon and French heavy metal band Gojira are joining forces for The Mega-Monsters Tour. The massive co-headline tour will embark across North America in 2023. Along with special guests Lorna Shore on all dates, these will be taking over arenas and amphitheaters throughout the spring and summer, alternating headlining sets each night. The tour kicks off at the Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Portland, OR on April 18th. They'll make stops at legendary venues such as the Forum in Los Angeles, CA on April 21st. They'll roll through Mastodon’s hometown of Atlanta for their biggest Georgia headlining gig to date at the Ameris Bank Amphitheatre. The first leg concludes at Santander Arena in Reading, PA on May 11th. Meanwhile, the tour will resume with a second leg ...