Tag: rock

Dylan Doyle Goes Deeper on New Album ‘Nowhere’
19Oct By mendowerksNo Comments
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Dylan Doyle Goes Deeper on New Album ‘Nowhere’

Hudson Valley singer, guitarist and songwriter Dylan Doyle has released his fifth independent album, Nowhere. The nine-song record arrived July 24 and is available on major streaming platforms and on CD. The album explores themes of longing, melancholy and emotional release while blending R&B, rock, soul, Americana and other styles. Dylan Doyle Explores New Sounds on Nowhere Nowhere reflects experiences from the past five years of Doyle’s life. Several songs focus on unfulfilled love, uncertainty and relationships that have reached difficult turning points. “A big chunk of the writing touches on unfulfilled hidden love, and a deep sense of longing,” Doyle said. The album also gives Doyle room to explore new sounds. “Sideways In The Suez” is an instrumental fusion track feat...
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Dylan Doyle Releases Reflective Single “Endlessly” from Upcoming EP
25Sep By SimonNo Comments
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Dylan Doyle Releases Reflective Single “Endlessly” from Upcoming EP

Photo credit: Mickey Deneher NEW PALTZ, NY — Dylan Doyle has spent the last decade building a reputation on the back of sweat-drenched live shows and a genre-bending sound that fuses blues, funk, and Americana. But with his new single “Endlessly” — out now on all streaming platforms — Doyle slows things down and leans hard into vulnerability, delivering a lush, R&B-tinged meditation on love, memory, and the weight of time. The track is the first look at Another Shade of Blue, Doyle’s forthcoming EP, due September 12. Built around a mellow groove and intentional guitarwork, “Endlessly” sounds like the kind of song you listen to when the party’s long over and you're driving home with the windows down — nostalgic but not bitter, aching but still hopeful. “It’s about remembering...
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24Oct By SimonNo Comments
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Master Peace Revolution’s ‘Left of Normal’ Challenges the Status Quo

Master Peace Revolution is redefining hard rock music with its new single, "Left of Normal." This debut single sets the stage for their upcoming album, Fate or Destiny. Arriving in early 2025, it promises to be a complete sensory experience. "Left of Normal" isn’t just another track. It’s part of a broader narrative, blending music and visuals. The band wants listeners to truly experience the sound, not just hear it. They aim to create an immersive journey that demands full attention. Every chord, lyric, and visual element serves a purpose. The story follows a character living “left of normal,” a clown working odd jobs. He’s manipulated by the political system, representing a society controlled by "political clowns." The narrative reveals how everyone is trapped in a circus, with hid...
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The Animal Instinct Tour: Pop Evil & Bad Wolves
18Sep By CJNo Comments
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The Animal Instinct Tour: Pop Evil & Bad Wolves

Coming soon, to a venue near you: Pop Evil and Bad Wolves are hitting the road together later this Fall for a co-headline tour. With two great supporting acts, Sierra Pilot and Oni, this is promising to be a tour to remember for modern rock fans. Pop Evil & Bad Wolves: Fall 2024 Tour Dates The tour kicks off on October 30th in Jacksonville, North Carolina, and wraps up a month later in Lexington, Kentucky. Speaking on the tour, Pop Evil singer Leigh Kakaty shared, "We are stoked to announce 'The Animal Instinct Tour' with our friends in Bad Wolves. This tour will be full of high energy and radio hits from start to finish. We can't wait to see you all out there!" "It's difficult to express how excited I am to get back on the road again with the boys," shares Bad Wolves gui...
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2024 Music Festivals to Look Forward To… When It Cools Off in September
10Aug By CJNo Comments
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2024 Music Festivals to Look Forward To… When It Cools Off in September

If you're like me, then perhaps this summer is just a bit too fucking hot to do music festivals. Yeah, these record-breaking 2024 heatwaves suck... but never fear, for we at MendoWerks have put together a list of some US-based music festivals to look forward to when it cools off (hopefully) later on this year. My hope is that it'll be safe to go outside again by September... so let's start there. 2024 Music Festivals: September Okay, I lied to you... we're technically starting on August 30th, which is when Rocklahoma kicks off. Rocklahoma is a festival that's always been on my bucket list. They consistently have some of the best hard rock line-ups out there. This year, Rocklahoma has some very special-to-my-Zillennial-heart headliners: Evanescence, Avenged Sevenfo...
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On Repeat: The Intoxicating Feeling of Twenty One Pilots
7Jul By Ethan WylanNo Comments
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On Repeat: The Intoxicating Feeling of Twenty One Pilots

When I was twelve, I really started to get into music. I started feeling it more than hearing it - emotions I didn't quite understand stirring in my chest, movement pulled from me by the chords and verses. I felt a connection to the artists I chose to put on, an invisible string tying them to me, tethered through relation. With that said, the first “alternative” band I got into was none other than Twenty One Pilots. The Intoxicating Feeling of Twenty One Pilots - A Reflection I used to have this app called Songza and that’s where I played my music from. On the app, there were playlists similar to Spotify that were sorted by genre or mood, resetting every day. I put one on shuffle, started cleaning my room, and let the music take me away. The first song was "Stressed Out" by Twen...
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Kings County Drop New Order’s “Blue Monday” Cover With Hard Rock Twist
13Apr By SimonNo Comments
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Kings County Drop New Order’s “Blue Monday” Cover With Hard Rock Twist

In the realm of music covers, New Order's 1983 hit single, "Blue Monday," has seen its fair share of interpretations. But this time around, Orlando's hard rock outfit, Kings County, has taken it upon themselves to give the iconic track a whole new lease on life. Kings County is comprised of Rob Dexter on vocals and bass, Steve Bell and Bill Kania on guitars, and Joe Lopez on drums. They're not shying away from the challenge of reinventing a classic. With heavy guitars, earthy drums, and aggressive modern vocals, they've breathed new life into the song while still paying homage to its New Wave roots. According to Dexter, the decision to tackle "Blue Monday" was driven by a deep appreciation for timeless music. He notes, "Great songs stand the test of time, and New Order's hit is no ex...
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