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What You Need to Know for a Phone Free Concert

25Aug

By Nik RiversNo Comments

Features, Music

What You Need to Know for a Phone Free Concert

Credit - John Mark Arnold on Unsplash Jack White has been out on the road this summer supporting his latest album on his 'Supply Chain Issues' tour. If you have been to one of his shows anytime over the last few years, there is a good chance that your concert experience was different than any other time in this century. The reason being is that Mr. White wanted his concerts to be a 'phone-free' experience. How was this accomplished? He employed the technology of a company called Yondr. If you are at all like us, you're asking yourself, "What the hell is Yondr?". https://twitter.com/eclecticmess/status/1562272201851666432 The company was founded way back in 2014. We never would have guessed in 2014 that artists would start banning cell phone use at th...

Five September Album Releases That Should Be On Your Radar

24Aug

By SimonNo Comments

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Five September Album Releases That Should Be On Your Radar

This fall is shaping up to be an excellent season for new music. Here's a look at 5 September album releases that should be on your radar. Streaming is fine but please consider supporting your local independent record store. 1. YUNGBLUD YUNGBLUD Release Date: September 2nd YUNGBLUD will release his third studio album on September 2nd. The self-titled release will feature stand-out tracks like "The Funeral", "Don't Feel Like Feeling Sad Today" and "Memories" featuring Willow. He's set to perform a series of low-key shows at US record stores in September before moving on to performances on big stages at Riot Fest, Louder Than Life Fest, and Firefly. Artist links: Website, Instagram & Twitter https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=02T6xLNXEE0 2. Ozzy Osbourne Patient Numbe...

Catch Wheatus Of “Teenage Dirtbag” Fame On Tour This Fall

23Aug

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Catch Wheatus Of “Teenage Dirtbag” Fame On Tour This Fall

Their iconic early 2000s hit "Teenage Dirtbag" has gone viral multiple times in recent years. Here's a little background on the song, why it was re-recorded it in recent years, and where you can catch Wheatus on tour this fall (in select cities). Credit: WheatusVEVO Wheatus was formed in 1995 by frontman/vocalist Brendan B. Brown out of New York City. The original lineup consisted of brother Peter on drums, Rich Liegey on bass, and Philip Jimenez on percussion, keyboards, harmonica, and special effects. The band name was inspired by a nickname given to the Brown brothers by their father when they were young. The band's debut album was released in August of 2000 and their lead single was their biggest hit. "Teenage Dirtbag" had success in the U.S. and was even bigger overseas in ...

New Stu Brooks Single Features Fall Out Boy Frontman

22Aug

By Simon1 Comment

Features, Music

New Stu Brooks Single Features Fall Out Boy Frontman

Grammy-nominated bassist, producer & songwriter Stu Brooks is celebrating a solo record deal with the release of a brand new single. "Sound The Alarm" features Patrick Stump of Fall Out Boy. The track will be featured on his new album The 40HZ EP. The EP is stacked with special guests like Stump, Angelo Moore, Jason Aalon Butler, and Paul Leary. Known for his work as co-founder of Dub Trio and as an in-demand road and studio musician, the record deal with Dine Alone Records is Brooks' first as a solo artist. "Sound The Alarm" began as an instrumental but evolved over time. Reggae and punk influences can be heard weaving their way through the song. Brooks had this to say, "I took these two genres and tried to tie them together into a song. Between the chorus groove and verse...

Chili Pepper’s New Single Is Funky, Psychadelic Fun

21Aug

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Chili Pepper’s New Single Is Funky, Psychadelic Fun

The Red Hot Chili Peppers are back with a funky, psychedelic new single. "Tippa My Tongue" will be featured on Return of the Dream Canteen due this fall. The album marks its second major release of the year and indicates the band is in the midst of a prolific phase. John Frusciante is back in the fold and Rick Rubin has produced each of this year's albums. "Tippa My Tounge" showcases the band embracing their funky roots. The song feels like vintage Chili Peppers but with a modern sensibility. The accompanying music video is a trippy performance piece. The band performs in a dreamlike sequence bobbing and weaving through reality. You can see for yourself down below. When it comes to the state of the band, they had this to say according to a recent press release. We went in searc...

Sorry It’s Over Confronts Addiction On New Single “Dog Daze”

19Aug

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Interviews

Sorry It’s Over Confronts Addiction On New Single “Dog Daze”

Alt/pop concept act Sorry It's Over has released a new single called "Dog Daze". The band, formed by Louis Petrella continues to pick up steam with more than a half million streams on Spotify to date. We caught up with Petrella to learn more about "Dog Daze", his songwriting process, and what inspired him to start playing music in the first place. You can connect with Sorry It's Over for additional updates on their website, Facebook and Instagram pages. On your new song "Dog Daze", what's the inspiration behind the song? Musically, "Dog Daze" was a pretty simple song that I came up with rather quickly a couple of years ago. Just going back and forth with two major 7 chords on the guitar. I had the basic idea of how the song should go pretty quickly but what took a little long...

Saint Slumber Returns– HALLELUJAH! [New Track Friday + An Interview!]

18Aug

By Ambur MasenNo Comments

Features, Interviews

Saint Slumber Returns– HALLELUJAH! [New Track Friday + An Interview!]

(c) Saint Slumber “Life is good. And we’re never going to take this– you know, playing live music– for granted ever again. You never know what show is going to be your last show."Joshua Perna Saint Slumber, the patron saint of synergy, corn, and phenomenal tunes, is gracing us with yet another summertime banger. Check out these teasers of "HALLELUJAH (NOTHING MATTERS)" from the band on TikTok and find out why I'm so excited about this. I can already tell it's going to be an absolute bop. Be sure to stick around after for some other updates from 'the best band you've never heard of', including the transcription of a little chat between us all at The MilkBoy in Philly from earlier this summer. The Prayer of Saint Slumber: HALLELUJAH, NOTHING MATTERS!...

Goo Goo Dolls Continue To Evolve With New Album ‘Chaos In Bloom’

11Aug

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Goo Goo Dolls Continue To Evolve With New Album ‘Chaos In Bloom’

Photo Credit: Claire Marie Vogel Grammy-nominated mainstays Goo Goo Dolls are back with a brand new album. Chaos In Bloom is available everywhere you listen to music. The album marks the beginning of a new chapter for the band as it is the first to be produced by frontman John Rzeznik. Recorded at Dreamland Studios outside of Woodstock, New York, Chaos In Bloom was recorded during the early days of the pandemic. The location, which is as remote as it is rich in historic rock music roots, proved to be the ideal setting. The album carries a live quality that the band captured by blending vintage instruments and gear with cutting-edge recording processes and techniques. https://twitter.com/googoodolls/status/1557940343827337216 Embarrassing Interview Experience Pre-MendoWerk...

The Coronas New Album And U.S. Tour Dates Announced

10Aug

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The Coronas New Album And U.S. Tour Dates Announced

Irish indie pop-rockers The Coronas will release their seventh studio album this fall. Along with the release of TIME STOPPED they'll return to the US for a number of shows as part of their upcoming world tour. Photo by Lucy Foster The band was around long before the pandemic set in. But it's certainly unfortunate they share a common name with COVID. They'll address it head-on with the release of TIME STOPPED on October, 7th with an album full of hopeful music. Check out their latest single "Strive" and let us know in the comment section what you think. We're enjoying the distinctly 1980s groove. And we're a sucker for synths and saxophone solos so this one is going right onto the playlist. In Studio Lead singer Danny O'Reilly, guitarist Graham Knox, and drummer Conor Eg...

Metallica is Being Canceled, Here is The Reason Why

9Aug

By Nik RiversNo Comments

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Metallica is Being Canceled, Here is The Reason Why

Credit - Markus Winkler on Unsplash Cancel Culture seems to be quite the buzzword nowadays. Well, it's time to buckle in because this latest example of it is going to get a little confusing. Deep Breath... A band that just celebrated their 40th anniversary was discovered by a whole new generation when the band's 36 year old song was used in the 4th season of the biggest Netflix show of all time. Then, those same new fans who had just discovered the decades old band, have decided to cancel them, due to what they are calling said band's "controversial past". We told you it was going to be a bumpy ride. Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees, and metal masters Metallica were introduced to a whole new generation of young fans after their decades old metal classic “Ma...