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    Naylor’s Notes: You Me and Dougie

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    Ryan Martin
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    You Me and Dougie are:
    Anthony Doria – Rhythm & Lead Vocals
    Roy Butler – Bass
    Brian Pincus – Drums

    Naylor’s Note’s:
    You can definitely feel that they have a family type of vibe on stage. They get ahold of their instruments, and the rest just comes natural. The 1st thing that had got my attention was the way they vibe with each other on stage.

    Every musician will have their fair share of up’s and down’s. This is surely not an issue in, “You, Me and Dougie” They are very compelling, hardworking, and achieving. They keep doing what they love in the best way that they can all while letting nothing get in their way. That is exactly what I felt in their performance was just that. A sort of vibe packed with a lot of stage presence, and dynamite.

    Anthony does music full-time while Roy is a quiet fella’ who might be one of the best Bass players’ that you will ever see. As soon as the music stop’s, every hair on the back of that vibe is sure to stand straight up.

    They keep their stage suede most comfortable, and keep up the attention of every person in the crowd. The fact that they play their original songs as if you’ve heard them before is both, “Brilliant, and bold.” This is an experience you will not want to miss. They have enough material to fill two, 4 hour shows, and will keep going even after the doors are locked. They will continue to do what they love, “with” their fans.

    Roy however is not allowed shot’s until after the 1st half of the show. He will fall off the stage, and I quote. “Roy’s not dead!!!” Go to a show or the interview segment for details. I have also been convinced that every female in the crowd will want to be Anthony’s Woodstock girl after the show is over.

    Roy Slapping that bass, Brian Pincus on drums, and Anthony Doria on Backwards guitar & vocals. I must say this band is packed with originality, and passion! They play through all of their mistakes, if any mistakes at all, and are very proud of what they do all while staying humble. This is something they love; packing the passion it takes to create the power needed on stage.

    Go to a show!!!

    LINKS:
    http://www.1stshotmusic.com/you-me-and-dougie-ent-page/
    http://www.facebook.com/youmeanddougie
    Good Times (Original)
    She Loves Me (Original)
    Woodstock Girl (Original)

    About Johnny Naylor:
    author-naylor-smJohnny Naylor is the founder and owner of 1st Shot Music and a feature writer for Jammerzine. His work can also be found on 1st Shot Music and Naylor’s Notes. You can also get his latest updates on his facebook page.

    Imminence Records Sign Cries Of The Captive, Set to Reissue ‘Imperialist’

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    Ryan Martin
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    Imminence Records are pleased to announce that they have signed Utah deathcore outfit Cries Of The Captive. Lead Guitarist Jordan Huemiller had this to say on the signing, “We are beyond excited for the opportunity to work with Imminence Records. This is a monumental step in our career as musicians, and we are happy to be able to work with such great people. We have massive plans for the rest of the year and 2015.” With label owner Ryan Williford adding, “When I first heard Imperialist, I knew the band had what it took to be the next Chelsea Grin or Suicide Silence. The current lineup is full of highly talented musicians dedicated to their craft.”

    FOR FANS OF: Depths, Molotov Solution, Oceano

    In the first two years as a band, having formed in 2011, the band underwent numerous member changes that eventually led them to the lineup that recorded their independently released breakthrough EP, entitled Imperialist, back in December. The Dan Jones (Chelsea Grin guitarist) produced EP, which features four tracks of in-your-face brutal deathcore that is unrelenting throughout the fifteen minute runtime, will be reissued September 9th while the band finishes writing for their 2015 full length label debut.

    About Cries Of The Captive:
    Cries of the Captive formed in early 2011 by Tyler Conner and Jordan Huemiller who early on recruited guitarist Quinton Udink, drummer Matt Barnette, and bassist Billie Olsen into the band. A few months after completing the lineup, Quinton and Matt left the band and sparked a long hunt for new members. The band eventually welcomed new drummer Kyler Loughlin and new guitarist Skyler Dustin, however, with the joining of the two new members they were forced to part ways with bassist Billie Olsen. Quickly after, bassist Mason Blair joined the band, forming the lineup that would be known as Cries of the Captive throughout 2012. In early 2013, the band and Tyler Conner went their separate ways; not wanting major changes in their lineup, Cries Of The Captive moved former bassist Mason over to vocals and brought in bassist Jake Makley.

    December 22nd, 2013 saw the release of the Imperialist EP, renowned for its powerful rhythms, unique sound and low, guttural vocal styles alongside haunting harmonies; the album had been recorded alongside the mastery of technician Dan Jones, who is the guitarist of Chelsea Grin. With one final lineup change of Nate Barnes coming in to play bass, Cries of the Captive has set out to take 2014 by storm. More ready now than ever before, the metal outfit is poised to take the music industry in full force as they enter their third year, and refine their skills, not only as a band, but as performers. The band announced their signing to Imminence Records in late July, and is currently working on their first full length to be released in 2015.

    LINKS
    http://www.facebook.com/criesofthecaptive
    http://twitter.com/COTCofficial
    http://instagram.com/cotcofficial
    http://imminencerecords.com/
    http://www.twitter.com/ImminenceRecs
    http://instagram.com/imminencerecords
    http://www.youtube.com/imminencerecords/

    XOVA: When 9 Lives Are Not Enough

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    Ryan Martin
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    True working class heroes from multi racial and generational backgrounds, XOVA are the UK’s best Pop/Reggae outfit currently rocking the circuit. Masters of their vibrant and muscular sound, their vision nods the cap to their musical and social roots, whilst keeping a modern and current stance on urban socio-political unrest issues; and taking fire from affairs of the heart. They fuse ska, pop, dub, motown, blues and folk with protest, pain – and hope.

    XOVA (pronounced ‘Cross-Over’) hold a strong sense of community. Their film called ‘The Sound of Birmingham’, features UB40, The Beat, Wonderstuff and many more talking about the Birmingham music scene people and sense of humor.

    Their new single ‘Your To Blame’ see’s XOVA collaborate with Dee from Benefit Street (C4), featured in a double page spread in the Daily Star. This is to be followed by an EP called ‘Little Lion’, with proceeds going to Crohns UK Charity after singer Wayne’s sister was diagnosed with the disease. They are no strangers to the hardships of life: Close friends have been killed in unwanted wars in Iraq, and drummer Skins’ son was mistakenly shot dead during the Birmingham gang wars. These hard experiences have left their mark – and the band are determined to use their music as a way for bringing some light to the dark.

    Doing so has seen them support the likes of The Spin Doctors The Beat, The Selector and Ali Campbell (UB40), and perform at The Isle Of Wight Festival as ‘Best Unsigned Band In The UK’. They are now embarking on a UK Tour to promote the single and coming EP, including a showcase at Brighton’s prestigious The Great Escape Festival. Expect some proper shenanigans: previous tours have included stage invasions by leg-humping dwarves; customs arrests after attempts to smuggle boiled eggs across borders in Bahrain; and mistakenly stealing and breaking ancient arrows from members of the Sioux Reservation after forgetting drum sticks for a TV performance.

    LINKS:
    Web: www.xovalive.com
    Facebook: www.facebook.com/xovaband
    Twitter: www.twitter.com/xova
    Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/user/XOVATV
    Soundcloud: www.soundcloud.com/xova-live

    Mary Joanna & The Southern Electrikk Debut Their New Single “Wasted”

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    Ryan Martin
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    Mary Joanna & The Southern Electrikk, fronted by the enigmatic Mary Joanna Coogan are a unique blend of dark synths, biting guitars and gritty bass lines interlaced with Mary’s soft yet irresistibly sinister vocals.

    Formed in Manchester, Mary Joanna is backed by Rikki Turner (Paris Angels) on keys, Steven Tatji (Paris Angels, Rude Club) on bass, Spencer Birtwhistle (Interstella, The Fall) on drums, Stephen Evans (Twisted Wheel) on guitar and newcomer Zack Davies also on guitar.

    Although the band have performed just a handful of gigs in their home city, they’ve already been invited to appear at venues across the UK, thanks to their effortlessly cool blend of Post Punk, Psychedelia, Electronica, Dream Pop and Krautrock.

    Wasted, their debut single, will be available as a digital download from 22nd September.

     

    Bowery At Midnight: From The Motor City to The World

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    Ryan Martin
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    Bowery at Midnight was started by Detroit musician & producer Randy Nelsen. Having written & recorded 10 songs in under 5 weeks, Randy quickly found himself in search of the best musicians in the Detroit scene to complete the new sound. With the final touches of Grammy winning producer Alex Merzin, their debut album “Relax, I saw this in a movie once…” came to life. The band features members of prominent Detroit bands. Randy Nelsen of Sugar Baron, Jack Garrin Miles of The Transfer, Scott Solomon of Smiles & Anchors, Howard Herbst of Cerilia and talented newcomer Carlee Crisan. With hundreds of shows in combined performance history & national tours, their live show is not one to be missed.

    B.A.M. is a perfect mix of new & familiar. With four lead vocalists/multi-instrumentalists, they have created a sound all their own. Driving guitars & vocal harmonies, blended with pulsing synth rhythms perfectly laid over buttery electronic beats.

    Randy Nelsen – vocals, guitar, bass, keys, percussion & live programming.
    Carlee Crisan – vocals, lead bass, guitar & keys.
    Jack Garrin Miles – vocals, guitar, keys, bass & percussion.
    Howard Herbst – vocals, lead guitar, bass & keys.
    Scott Solomon – drums, keys & live *samples.

    http://www.mtv.com/artists/bowery-at-midnight/

    Video: FJORDS – Sulwyn

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    Ryan Martin
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    From wearefjords.co.uk:
    FJORDS, Wales’ finest purveyors of indie electronica return with their new single, “Sulwyn” on 14th July, 2014. “Sulwyn” pronounced, sill-win is a traditional Welsh christian name that means,’bright as the sun’. The track is released via the band’s own Crookedman Records.

    Drawing on influences that range from Japan, Gary Numan, Joy Division and Simple Minds “Sulwyn” marks a shift towards a more thoughtful late seventies, early eighties sound. Singer Sonny Dagur

    penned the lyrics whilst in Brooklyn and describes the song as ‘a bit of a letter to myself’. “Sulwyn” was recorded at Monnow Valley and is FJORD’s fourth independent release. The band choose the striking artwork to accompany the release by emerging digital artist Rognvald Leslie of The Faroe Islands.

    Formed in 2010 FJORDS came together following a Steve Lamacq interview on BBC 6 Music. At the time Sonny’s old band, Don’t Tread On Spiders were breaking up, Sonny seized the moment and used the Lamacq radio interview to advertise for band members. Happily for all concerned FJORDS were the result.

    FJORDS play The London Welsh Sessions on Friday 6th June at The London Welsh Centre, Gray’s Inn Road WC1 plus a special show on 11th July from Acapela Studios, (site of the recent Gruff Rhys American Interiors album launch) where their set will be streamed worldwide from this converted chapel outside Cardiff. FJORDS plan to further experiment with new technologies hosting a series of live Google Hangout chats plus using QR Code and NFC tags on posters allowing fans to download “Sulwyn” for free.

    FJORDS are Sonny Dagur – Vocals & guitar, Alex Mann – Bass & vocals, Scott Bradburn – Guitar, Gareth Bodman – Synths, Hannah Mathias – drums & drum pads.

    Airplay support for FJORDS includes Amazing Radio, BBC Radio Wales & Nation Radio.

    Links:
    http://www.myspace.com/wearefjords
    http://www.twitter.com/wearefjords
    http://www.wearefjords.com
    http://www.wearefjords.co.uk
    http://www.soundcloud.com/wearefjords

    Welcome Johnny Naylor as The 1st Shot Music Review

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    Ryan Martin
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    What’s up everybody,

    For those of you who know me know that I have put passion into a few different things over the past 4 years, the 1st 2 years was learning how to play guitar. This video has 2 different views, and audio’s. This was in the very beginning stages of 1st Shot Music. I hope you like it. -Johnny. (creator) of 1st shot Music.

    While I wasn’t writing or creating I was taking care of my kids. My oldest is Brooke, and my youngest is Blake. They are 14 months apart so you have to imagine how difficult it can be to get work done, and keep the kid’s happy all at the same time.

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    The above pics is Blake and Brooke. My babies.

    I am looking forward to exposing as many independent musicians out there as possible. I will except any and all genre’s. However the sound must be crystal and the imaging must be still. 1st Shot Music as the newest addition to JammerZine, & Jammer Direct Media I with all the passion within me will make sure your music will go to the moon and back.

    I would like to thank Sherry Sabine With New Driven Indie Source , Ryan & Kent – Head administrators, and content creators of Jammer Direct

    Sincerely;

    A Site Supporting Original Artist’s On a global Level.

    The 1st Shot Music Review

    Daily Dose: Tommy Mora – Let It Shine

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    Ryan Martin
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    Photo courtesy of http://www.tommymora.com/
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    Photo courtesy of http://www.tommymora.com/

    In an era of: ”yeah OK, and then what?” along comes a brilliant CD like Tommy Mora’s ‘Let It Shine’ to put a smile on anyone’s face. Fourteen well-crafted songs arranged to provide the maximum aural pleasure. From the title track to “Freaky Woman” to “Let Me In” this is rock and roll the way it was meant to be performed. ‘Let It Shine’ is on RMC Records and available through iTunes.

    Anyone closely following the LA music scene, whether on the English or Spanish side, truly understands the guitar virtuosity of Tommy Mora. And the fact that he can play in any style that fits the feel of the song is so apparent in his recent CD release ‘Let It Shine,’ now available through RMC Records and also on iTunes. But in addition to being a quality player, he also knows how to craft a great song and melody, and surround himself with players who can flesh out the best of his compositions. Tommy Mora proves that music veterans who truly care, discipline their music to just get better with each passing year. Check out ‘Let It Shine.’

    http://www.tommymora.com

    Video: Super bob – Freak

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    Ryan Martin
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    Lyrics:
    I seen your 7 figure grin from across the room
    I see your patience are short with all these dancing fools
    I see that you’re the type of girl that likes a tattoo
    I seen the way you looked at me when I came walking through
    So don’t hesitate, blow a single night left alone
    Now don’t let the night go, Nah don’t let it go

    Don’t wanna hear you speak
    I wanna make you scream
    Come get it like a freak
    t-t-t-t –take my hand
    Be at it till we’re weak
    All night just like a dream
    Come get it like a freak
    t-t-t-t-take my hand

    Like a freak, like a freak, like a freak,

    I might not know your name
    But I don’t even care
    I got a room right down the street
    I’d like to take you there
    We’ll hold up for the night
    Just tell me what you like
    I can see you’re ready by that dirty look that’s in your eyes
    So don’t hesitate, blow a single night left alone
    Now don’t let the night go, Nah don’t let it go

    Don’t wanna hear you speak
    I wanna make you scream
    Come get it like a freak
    t-t-t-t –take my hand
    Be at it till we’re weak
    All night just like a dream
    Come get it like a freak
    t-t-t-t-take my hand

    Like a freak, like a freak, like a freak,

    I prefer to be alone
    By the look on your face, I see that you know
    Just what I mean, you grab my hand and quickly we go
    Out through the back door
    You Lean into my ear
    Say that you’re down for anything, NO FEAR

    www.BootlegProductionsOnline.com
    www.SuperbobMusic.com

    Chaser Eight: Eight on the Road

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    Ryan Martin
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    Chaser Eight crafts epic and moody rock that recalls the grandeur of David Bowie, Fleetwood Mac, The Doors, The Beatles, Pink Floyd, Led Zeppelin, The Killers, and even Lana Del Rey. *AUDRA*’s bluesy and richly expressive vocals, and Pat’s textured guitar playing, create a unique classic-contemporary union. The notable indie blog Support Unsigned Artists reviews the Up And Up EP thusly: “From the opening tune, ‘Take Me Higher,’ to the last, ‘Never Alone,’ you’re taken on a roller coaster of emotion listening to the soulful renderings of *AUDRA* accompanied by the tuneful musings of Pat.

    Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/chaserei8ht
    Website: http://chasereight.com/us-again

    Daily Dose: Paul Kremleff – Tomorrow

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    Ryan Martin
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    Paul Kremleff is a Russian musician, singer-songwriter and arranger. Official site: http://www.paulkremleff.com/

    In Your Time of Crisis, Call Mr Swagger

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    Ryan Martin
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    Crisis Mr. Swagger is more than just your typical Perth City man. He is a Pro-Pre-Established, Multi-Award winning Hip-Hop artist, re-introducing himself to a new audience since settling in Australia 14 months ago.

    Born, Chisenga G. Katongo in Lusaka, Zambia, he was the first artist to release a Hip-Hop album in his birth country, Zambia in January 2005.

    Currently working on a new album and constantly performing in Perth, he is looking to get onto major stages such as The Perth Arena and expanding further out, on a mission to represent a new phase in Australian Hip-Hop. His Afro-English/American accent has helped him stand out as an artist.

    In 2010, he was one of four African artists hired by MTV Base to perform at a World Cup event in Johannesburg, South Africa.

    He has performed in Atlanta, Hollywood, London, Zimbabwe, Malawi etc., released four albums and shared the stage with names including; Akon, Sean Paul, E-40 and many others. The biggest audience he has performed for is a roaring crowd of 48,000 people, at the Harare Sports Stadium.

     

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    From the artist, “The first song that I am promoting is an original song called ‘Translation’ that samples the man that was known as the African Jimi Hendrix. His name was Paul Ngozi. This song was created off the strength of my African roots and helps create what most people have described as a stand out track.” This song is definitely worth a listen!

    Relevant Links:
    Twitter: @hiphopcrisis
    Instagram: @hiphopcrisis
    Facebook: C.R.I.$.I.$. aka Mr. Swagger
    Soundcloud: Crisis Mr. Swagger
    Reverbnation: Crisis Mr. Swagger
    Artist Website: www.diamondchainmusic.com
    Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/user/hiphopcrisis

    Meet the Slow Readers Club

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    Ryan Martin
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    Photo by Midi Photography https://www.midi-photography.net/
    Photo by Midi Photography http://www.midi-photography.net/

    The Slow Readers Club are a Manchester based indie /electro band whose music ranges from upbeat indie to angry, introspective downbeat ballads. Their critically acclaimed debut album, released in May 2012, received airplay on BBC 6 Music, BBC Introducing, NME, Q Radio, NME TV, Sky Sports, Soccer am and ITV, drawing comparisons with Interpol, The Killers and Arcade Fire.

    The band’s innovative music videos have received widespread media attention with 2012’s ‘Block Out The Sun’ singled out to feature on Coldplay’s website.

    2014 has seen The Slow Readers Club continue to build a loyal fan base with Peter Hook describing them as his new favourite band in a recent NME New Music Special and Steve Lamacq featuring ‘Start Again’ on his BBC 6 Music show.

    The track is electro indie-pop at its finest; its dark undertones building to an infectiously uplifting chorus before plunging once again into understated minor chord genius. Louder Than War has declared “2014 will see The Slow Readers Club on the edge of greatness”. This looks to be an accurate prediction.

    Gigs:
    Saturday 26th July
    Blackthorn Music Festival, Manchester

    Sunday 27th July
    The Tramlines Festival, Sheffield

    Saturday 20th September
    “Don’t Mind’ Single Launch, Night & Day Café, Manchester

    Social Links:
    Website
    Facebook
    YouTube
    Twitter

     

    First Listen: Jimmy & The Revolvers’ ‘Whistle For My Love’

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    Ryan Martin
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    Formed in early 2013, Jimmy & the Revolvers are Jay Rehm on Vocals & Acoustic Guitar, Kurt Riley on Vocals & Bass, Jimmy Moon on Electric Guitar and Ash Michael on Drums. Bursting onto Liverpool’s vibrant music scene with their debut AA side ‘Aimee’s Song/Frosty’ in June 2013, the band quickly became a favourite talking point for the city’s music bloggers and DJs, leading to them earning a large and ever growing following of fans, drawn to the effortless cool of their harmonies and infectious melodies.

    More glowing reviews followed the release of their four track EP ‘Sunday Morning’ on New Year’s Eve 2013, which gained airplay across the UK and was chosen as one of BBC 6 Music’s Tom Robinson’s Fresh Faves on his Fresh on the Net website in February 2014. Support slots with Ian Skelly (former The Coral) and a brilliant performance at Liverpool Sound City 2014 have proved that the buzz around Jimmy & The Revolvers is entirely justified and set to get even bigger.

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    Social Links:
    Facebook
    Website
    Twitter

    Gigs:
    Cabin 5150, Macclesfield – Sat 2nd August
    Studio2, Liverpool – Fri 29th August (supporting Nick Waterhouse)
    Rocking Chair, Sheffield – Sat 6th September

    First Listen: Sonic Hearts Foundation Gives Us a Peek at the ‘Afterlife’

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    Ryan Martin
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    Sonic Hearts Foundation have something of a reputation for refusing to toe the line; a reputation reinforced by an impromptu guerrilla gig in 2012 which attracted two thousand people and resulted in the arrival of an incensed fleet of Glasgow’s police riot vans. Not even a hefty fine from the procurator fiscal could deter this band from following a musical quest that has marked them out as mavericks on Glasgow’s vibrant music scene.

    2013 saw Sonic Hearts Foundation release their debut EP ‘Into Forever’. The four tracks, recorded in their home studio, showcase the band’s unique and unapologetic sound, containing elements of ambient noise, alt rock, eerie synth lines and even Krautrock. The lyrical content, centering around four central themes of Time, Nature, Death and War gives an insight into the scale of the band’s worldview, one that belies their youth.

    ‘Afterlife’ is set to win the band yet more attention as they assault the senses with their music, attitude and unrelenting drive.

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    Twitter: @SFH_Music
    http://Facebook.com/SonicHeartsFoundationGlasgow
    http://Soundcloud.com/SonicHeartsFoundation

    Face The King: It’s Good to be the King

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    Ryan Martin
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    Face The King is an independent alternative hard rock band based out of New York that has redefined the local rock scene with their arena size sound, both live and on record. In the four years that Face The King has been together, they have compiled a list of support from sponsors DBZ Guitars, Ernie Ball, VOX, Blackstar, Aguilar, Korg, Lag Guitars, Spector, Pigtronix, Behringer, SIT Strings, Source Audio, In Tune Guitar Picks, and Visual Sound. These high-powered sponsors have so far aided Face The King tremendously throughout their career, including yearly trips and performances at the NAMM Convention in Anaheim, California.
    Face The King is Eric Zirlinger (vocals, guitar, keyboards), Dan DelVecchio (lead guitar, keyboards, backup vocals), Joey Dammacco (bass, synth, backup vocals), and Randy Palumbo (drums, percussion). Their second EP release, “The Burning & The Falling Down,” produced by Steve Haigler (Brand New, The Pixies, Fuel) had received critical praise and glowing reviews in print, on the web, and local/out of state radio. With the additional help of their continuously growing loyal fanbase, Face The King was proudly pronounced the “Best Band of Long Island,” by Long Island Press Magazine 2013. Being 3 time winners of the Ernie Ball Battle of the Bands has also put them on the map, with appearances at the Rockstar UPROAR Festival and Vans Warped Tour 2012-2014 (w/Staind, Shinedown, Godsmack, New Found Glory, Yellowcard, Finch, & more).

    For their most recent entry, they were selected as one of four national finalists out of 20,000 competitors to compete at the House of Blues in Hollywood, California. As a result they were also chosen to join Warped Tour for 7 dates this summer.

    Backslashes And Bad Ideas Sign With Imminence Records, Announce August Tour With Get Stoked

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    Ryan Martin
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    Building on their 2013 critical acclaim that included several Top Albums of 2013 lists and features on Alternative Press and AbsolutePunk, Backslashes And Bad Ideas have inked a deal with Imminence Records. Vocalist Nick DePalo had this to say on the signing, “We are very excited about the switch to Imminence Records (from Harbor Records), and to be featured in a lineup of other bands we have come to love and respect. It gives us the opportunity as a band to grow and take the next step forward.” The band is set to release their first full length sometime in 2015 as the follow up to last year’s There Is No Place Like Home, which spawned the single “Defend Josh’s Life Choices” featuring Fred Mascherino (Taking Back Sunday, The Color Fred, Terrible Things).

    FOR FANS OF: Taking Back Sunday, The Dangerous Summer, Transit

    The band has also announced that they will be hitting the road this August with new label mates Get Stoked on the Get Backslashed tour. In promotion for the tour fans are encouraged to use the hashtag #GetBackslashed for any status updates, tweets, on Instagram pictures concerning the tour. Nick had this to say on the forthcoming tour, “We are looking forward to a successful tour with our new friends and label mates in Get Stoked, but overall we are just eager to get back on the road and play our hearts out in a different city each night.” This will be the band’s first tour since their January run with Lila Ignite and Night Owls. The tour begins August 1st and will run until August 12th.

    TOUR DATES
    8/1 – TBA
    8/2 – Amityvile Music Hall – Long Island, NY
    18/3 – TBA – Washington, DC
    8/4 – Blackthorn 51 – Elmhurst, NY
    8/5 – Legendary Dobbs – Philadelphia, PA
    8/6 – The Maywood – Raleigh, NC
    8/7 – TBA
    8/8 – TBA – Morgantown, WV
    8/9 – Donato’s Pizza – Columbus, OH
    8/10 – TBA
    8/11 – Crawlspace – Youngstown, OH
    8/12 – House Show – Staten Island, NY (Backslashes And Bad Ideas only)

    About Backslashes And Bad Ideas:
    Backslashes and Bad Ideas is not just another generic pop punk or emo outfit. They are not typical, tired, or processed, and they proudly separate themselves from the constant cookie-cutter standard. Their circuit began with just four friends humbly making music. They started writing together inspired by a range of artists like scene veterans such as Taking Back Sunday and Brand New. The band’s unique sound and blend of pop punk, emo, and post-hardcore has drawn comparisons to The Dangerous Summer, The Wonder Years, The Story So Far, and Into It. Over It. Over two years in the making, they have grown together not only in number, but in sound and purpose. They strive to wrought passionate, driving, and heartfelt music that can transcend all listeners.

    In June 2012, the band began recording theur debut EP Nothing Left To Give with producer Joe Della’quila (Anthony Green, Good Old War) at Exeter Studios in NJ. After a successful self-release on August 4th, 2012, Backslashes And Bad Ideas received an overwhelming amount of positive feedback and support, as well as favorable reviews from a variety of outlets. After several months of constant performing and promotion to support the release, the band signed to Harbor Records and went right back into the writing process to prepare for their next release. The sophomore effort There’s No Place Like Home was recorded over the summer of 2013 and features the singles “No Matter What Happens, Don’t Ask Who” as well as “Defend Josh’s Life Choices” featuring Fred Mascherino, formerly of Taking Back Sunday. The album was released on November 12, 2013, garnering high praise after exclusive features with Alternative Press and AbsolutePunk.net.

    The band hit the road in January 2014, on tour to support the record with Lila Ignite and Night Owls. Since 2012 the band has traversed the east coast, playing shows near and far having shared the stage with national touring bands such as Major League, I Call Fives, Seaway, With The Punches, Half Hearted Hero, Born Without Bones, Young Statues, and Still Rings True. Backslashes And Bad Ideas thrive to deliver an electric, intimate, and tightly crafted performance no matter what the bill, venue, or crowd.

    LINKS
    http://www.facebook.com/Backslashes
    http://twitter.com/backslashesny
    http://instagram.com/backslashesny
    http://www.youtube.com/user/Backslashes
    http://backslashesandbadideas.tumblr.com/

    http://imminencerecords.com/
    http://www.twitter.com/ImminenceRecs
    http://instagram.com/imminencerecords#
    http://www.youtube.com/imminencerecords/

    For promo copies, interview requests and all other press materials & inquiries:

    Ryan Williford
    ryan@phmrecords.com

    Kriston McConnell
    phmintern@gmail.com

     

    The Sunday Reeds – Rock n Roll Fantasy to be Released August 1st

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    Ryan Martin
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    Following all the hugely positive reviews and widespread airplay for the first track from their upcoming EP ‘Amour Tragique’, we’re really excited to be able to bring The Sunday Reeds’ ‘Rock n Roll Fantasy’ to your attention.

    Personally this is one of my favourite tracks on the EP and I hope you enjoy it as much as I do, I’m still at the stage where I’m playing it several times a day!

    Taken from their new EP ‘Amour Tragique’ on Heartgun Records

    Release Date:1st August 2014
    Format:Digital Download

    “The highlight of the five track EP has to be ‘Rock n Roll Fantasy’. If it wasn’t for the female voice, it could easily pass as one of the Ramones classics.” Pulserift

    “The Sunday Reeds obviously have an innate understanding of the spontaneous and combustible nature of rock n roll as they produce music which exudes an effortless uncontrived cool and a dangerous seductive swagger.” Von Pip Musical Express

    The Sunday Reeds, named after Melbourne’s celebrated patron of the arts Sunday Reed, are Romana Ashton and Drew Jones. Though forming in 2009 as a duo, they soon started playing live as a three-piece and are regularly joined on stage by drummer Jeremy Russell.

    Their first release ‘Drowning in History’ (2009) caught the attention of UK indie label Squirrel Records leading to extensive touring across Australia, the UK and Europe, during which bridges were burned, relationships ended and nervous breakdowns became commonplace. At one point the founding duo spent three days in Paris where the most romantic city in the world became an ironic backdrop for a particularly bitter relationship break up, one that culminated in their latest EP ‘Amour Tragique’ (Tragic Love).

    A collection of five songs that detail doomed romances and love lost, ‘Amour Tragique’ combines the grittiness and angst of ‘90s grunge with the pop sensibilities of ‘60s pop, rock ‘n’ roll, a good measure of old fashioned blues and ‘80s new wave/post punk.

    With contralto female vocals likened to Marianne Faithfull and Shirley Manson, and a rock ‘n’ roll swagger reminiscent of The Rolling Stones, The Kinks and Nirvana, The Sunday Reeds skillfully combine the most exciting elements of rock ‘n’ roll to create lyrically rich, infectiously melodic songs with a sound distinctly their own.

    Videos for the singles taken from the EP ‘Jean-Luc’ (a song about the tumultuous relationship between Jean-Luc Godard and Anna Karina) and ‘Something About You’ (a dark pop song about love and loss) will be released later in 2014.

    Discography:
    Amour Tragique (EP 2014 – Heartgun Records)
    Drowning in History (LP Vinyl Re-Release) (2013 – Heartgun Records)
    Kill This Party/Fall from Grace (Single – 2012 – Heartgun Records)
    Dark Rainbows (EP – 2011 – Squirrel Records UK)
    Drowning in History (LP – 2009-Squirrel Records UK)

    Social Links:
    http://www.facebook.com/thesundayreeds
    http://www.twitter.com/thesundayreeds
    http://www.soundcloud.com/thesundayreeds
    http://www.reverbnation.com/thesundayreeds

     

    Video: The Moon – Make It In The Easy Way You Know

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    “Make It In The Easy Way You Know”, single from the album “Waiting For Yourself”.
    The Moon are:
    Spino: guitars vocals
    Charles: guitars vocals
    Den: bass
    Pio3: drums

    http://www.facebook.com/themoonrockband

    The music video is made by Uponadream, edited by Mark Londero & Giulio Venier http://www.uponadream.it

    2014 © music lyrics & images The Moon

    Daily Dose: Armonight – Ethereal Vision

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    After a good beginning of 2013 and the publication of the second official videoclip from Tales from the Heart, “Dancing with Ghosts”, the band keeps on organizing live gigs, tours and starts working on the third album.

    In July 2013 the recordings of the new album start. This third album “RECOVER” is a real shift in the band’s style: the get more and more towards an energetic and lively rock, where the melancholic Keys of the previous albums make room for the guitars.

    “Recover” release on 17th December 2013 for “Klasse1 Edizioni” happens immediately to be a huge step for the Italian band: a European tour is going to be organized, and the band can’t wait to be on the road to play again, while the brand new video of “Night of illusions” gets published and the ideas for the fourth album start to sound clear.

    So be ready: because Armonight and their Music will surely never, ever stop!

    The Oversight Releases “Far From Gone”

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    Boston alternative rock/pop punk outfit The Oversight has released Far From Gone, today, July 22nd. The EP features five tracks that features instantly stuck in your head melodies, close to home lyrics, and intricate arrangements to provide listeners with the perfect summer release. Drummer Josh Parra had this to say on the band’s debut EP, “All five songs are about Ryan Watanabe’s (vocals/guitar) life and all the struggles he went through throughout his entire life including breakups, being broken hearted, and being sleepless. The album opener, “Collective,” and “Far From Gone” are the songs that bring all of us together to not only help him but one another as a big family.”

    FAR FROM GONE

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    About The Oversight:
    Hailing from Boston, the up-and-coming alternative rock/pop punk outfit The Oversight is set to become the new breakthrough artist with a sound that falls somewhere in between the instinctive approach of artists such as The Gaslight Anthem and the clever arrangements and melodies of Pierce The Veil. The band is a brainchild of a group of students at Berklee College of Music, one of the most influential music schools in the world. It is a project born out of a common desire to grow as artists and as human beings, while also making the music they love and sharing their passion with whoever is willing to listen. With the band members being so far away from their home and families, they turned to each other for support when it was needed the most. This transformed the group from a simple band to a self-created family, which would in turn become the main theme of the band’s debut EP Far From Gone.

    LINKS
    http://www.youtube.com/TheOversightBand
    http://theoversight.tumblr.com
    http://www.twitter.com/oversightband
    http://theoversight.bandcamp.com
    http://phmrecords.com

    For promo copies, interview requests and all other press materials & inquiries:
    Ryan Williford ryan@phmrecords.com
     Kriston McConnell phmintern@gmail.com

    Video: Swear and Shake – Fire

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    Director/Animator: Michael Oshins
    Illustrator: Nicholas Sutton Bell
    Grip: Molly Pelavin

    “Fire” is available on iTunes!
    http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/fire-single/id781958502

    For lyrics and chords: http://handandfootheartandsoul.blogspot.com/2013/12/fire-chords-and-lyrics.html

    Mathis for the People…

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    Mathis Grey is no stranger to the music world. His style is a Folk-Rock style with a little bit of soul sprinkled in. Mathis has travel all over the United States doing shows from New York to Seattle and all the awesome stops in between. Mathis Grey’s goals are to just keep climbing in the music world and entertaining people, bringing his music to the ears of the world. His music is smooth, yet rugged – heavy , yet weightless….this is Mathis Grey. !

    http://www.mathisgrey.com

    Daily Dose: Get Stoked – Hand In Your Demise

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    Get Stoked is a pop punk/hardcore quintet that blends hard melodic breakdowns with a new take on pop punk. Get Stoked brings lively in-your-face music with live performances that match in intensity. Combined with lyrics ranging from college experiences to forward progress in life, Get Stoked never plays that same thing twice and keeps the audience guessing what will happen next!

    Twitter, Snapchat, & Instagram = @GetStokedMi

    “Hand In Your Demise” from Washington Street by Get Stoked. Released: 2014.

    Meresha: Portraits of an Alien

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    Someone said she’s “Sunny Florida’s answer to Iceland’s Björk mixed in a blender with some Freddie Mercury, Joss Stone, Amy Winehouse and with a pinch of Paramore and Led Zeppelin. ”

    Singer, songwriter, musician, artist, dancer, runner, vegan, animal lover

    Meresha has performed solo and as a member of groups/bands in both the United States and Europe.

    Meresha sang and played rock, pop and gospel music originally performed by Queen, Led Zeppelin, Amy Winehouse, Duffy, Christina Aguilera, The Ramones, The Who and many others in front of audiences of up to 600. She has also performed in Broadway-like plays under the guidance of experienced Broadway performers.

    Meresha has studied music, singing, songwriting, dance, guitar and theater with a range of great coaches.

    A multi-form artist, Meresha’s sketches and paintings of famous rock and movie stars have won awards.

    More on her website: www.meresha.com

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