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Jul 13, 2018

TX/CA Based Norphlet Releases "Brand New" Single From Debut EP

With roots in both Texas and California, Norphlet have released their "Brand New" single from their self-titled debut EP released back in May. The duo consists of Cody on guitars and vocals, and Taylor on drums and together they form one unique and powerful musical bond that is forged from their shared love of music. Their style is reared within the alternative realm, but with a more in depth focus and an indie mindset that makes them that much more musically attractive from

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Interview w/ LA Based Upstarts Pacific Radio

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Feb 17, 2017

Interview w/ LA Based Upstarts Pacific Radio

Have another interview all ready to go featuring LA based newcomers Pacific Radio. You may remember these guys from a feature I did on them a few weeks ago, and I remarked that they were a band who didn't take themselves too seriously, and were a group that were on a mission to bring their unfiltered blend of music and their infectious personalities in tow to a willing and receptive audience waiting in the wings. I got a chance to interview the guys as I sought to find out mo

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Boston's Own Dan Masterson Wins Last Band Standing Competition at Hard Rock Cafe

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Oct 28, 2016

Boston's Own Dan Masterson Wins Last Band Standing Competition at Hard Rock Cafe

Boston based piano-popper Dan Masterson has just won the Last Band Standing competition, hosted recently at Hard Rock Cafe in Faneuil Hall. The group have slowly but surely been climbing up the rungs of the local music scene ladder, entertaining listeners with their indelible blend of piano rock rhythms and effective stage presence that is reminiscent of Andrew McMahon and The Wilderness with that ability to make listeners feel emotionally connected to the music and to the ba

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Brooklyn's Lion In The Mane Rapture The Audience @ Mid East Downstairs Performance

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Apr 25, 2016

Brooklyn's Lion In The Mane Rapture The Audience @ Mid East Downstairs Performance

Brooklyn's own Lion In The Mane made an indelible impression on concertgoers last night when they took the stage at a sold out Mid East Downstairs where they supported The Spill Canvas. They had an insatiable stage presence, and an extremely melodic charge right out of the gate that captivated me right from the start. Frontman Jon Masters is much like his last name, taking on guitar, vocals, and bass while delivering an onslaught of rhythm and energy to the surrounding area.

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Mar 10, 2015

War Games - Holding Patterns

Westport, MA based hard rock outfit War Games are back with their all new studio release titled "Holding Patterns". The album is a melodic, knock you on your ass effort that lurches you back but keeps your head focused forward with their intricate blend of alt rock that draws from influences such as Thrice and Brand New to deliver a raw and potent mixture that goes down smoothly when first opened. We start things off with "Sinker", a terrific track that introduces you to the

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Mar 5, 2015

North Dartmouth's Sic Vita Release Outstanding Music Vid For "Ad Nauseam"

From North Dartmouth, MA comes the hard and punctuaing sounds of Sic Vita who have brought with them their slick music vid just released for the song "Ad Nauseam". The song is an absolute gem with well put together guitar licks combined with the outstanding vocals that make this song and vid a worthwhile watch on repeat to get the full intensity of what the band is trying to convey to their listening audience. I fell in love with these guys immediately upon first listen, and

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Lowell's PVRIS Harbor Paramore Influences Into A Sound All Their Own

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Jan 29, 2015

Lowell's PVRIS Harbor Paramore Influences Into A Sound All Their Own

Lowell, MA based PVRIS are taking things to the next level with their own blend of alternative rock that is reflective of the band's musical influences. Think Paramore with a harder nosed edge to it, with a dash of subtle electronic melodies to balance the sound out and give it an identity to call its own. I stumbled across these guys completely by accident, and they really impressed me with their own individual and unique methods of creating music to an audience whose musica

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Dec 4, 2014

MD Based The Dirty Jacks Drop New Video "Mr. Derailer"

From the land of crabcakes and O.A.R., Rockville, MD's own The Dirty Jacks have just releases their brand new video for the song “Mr. Derailer”. The clip acts like a mini-movie of sorts, with crystal clear cinematography and a neat storyline that intertwines well with the band's musical style branded with the song itself implemented in the clip. I've featured these guys on the site previously, and it's great to being them along again and see where they've evolved previously t

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Tampa Based Miggs Break Through With "Walls Come Down"

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Sep 17, 2014

Tampa Based Miggs Break Through With "Walls Come Down"

Tampa, FL's own Miggs have released their sensational new track title 'Walls Come Down". The song is a blistering, nose deep track wilth cultivated guitar riffs featuring melodic outbursts strewn about to deliver a well balance track that gives each musician the chance to strut their stuff and expose their sound to the masses that is constantly craving for new music every day. I knew this song was spectacular the moment I heard it, and it really has that hook that reels you i

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