The Glorious Sons to Embark on Fall Tour with Welshly Arms, Share New “S.O.S” Video

July 23, 2018 Katherine Amy Vega Leave a comment

Los Angeles, CA – The Glorious Sons are excited to announce that they will be opening for Welshly Arms on their ‘No Place Is Home’ Tour this fall. The JUNO-award winning rock band will provide direct support and also share the stage with Charming Liars.

Second Leg of Dates Announced Today

The first leg of dates launches September 25th in Kansas City, MO, with the second installment beginning on October 14th in Houston, TX. The trek also hits major cities including Chicago, Brooklyn, Philadelphia, Washington, D.C., Nashville, Atlanta, Los Angeles, and San Francisco. At the end of October, the guys will also head out on a massive headline run across Canada, finishing at the Scotiabank Arena (formerly the Air Canada Centre) on November 22nd.

Don’t miss The Glorious Sons live – a full list of dates is included below, and fans can purchase tickets HERE.

Watch New Video – “S.O.S. (An Open Letter)”

Today, the band is also proud to share a new open letter video for standout single S.O.S. (Sawed Off Shotgun), addressing a variety of pressing topics including gun violence, racism, misogyny, opioid addiction, alcoholism, and the overall divisive political climate around the world. Narrated by frontman Brett Emmons, the piece presents a call to action to confront our demons head-on and address the issues facing society. Watch the video HERE. S.O.S. originally appeared on Young Beauties and Fools, the five-piece’s sophomore record (Oct. 2017 via BMG US), and the track is available to stream and purchase HERE.

“Young Beauties and Fools is a sharp showcase for versatile frontman Brett Emmons.”–Billboard

Since unveiling YBAF, the Kingston natives won the JUNO Award for Rock Album of the Year, with its hit single “Everything Is Alright” receiving gold-certified status in Canada. The quintet has also racked up over 26 million streams in North America, sold nearly 150k singles, produced nine consecutive top 10 radio singles, and earned the title of Most Played Artist on Canadian Rock Radio. Additionally, they have been touring tirelessly worldwide, headlining shows and sharing the stage with the likes of Greta Van Fleet, The Struts, J Roddy Walston And The Business, and Grandson. The group also recently opened for The Rolling Stones in Marseille, France – a lifelong dream come true for all of the guys.

The Glorious Sons On Tour:

7/28/18 – Belleville, ON @ Empire Rock Fest

8/4/18 – Tyne Valley, PE, Canada @ Rock The Boat Music Festival

8/5/18 – Saint John, NB, Canada @ Area 506 Festival

8/24/18 – Leeds, UK @ Leeds Festival

8/26/18 – Reading, UK @ Reading Festival

9/2/18 – Tweed, ON @ Trudeau Park ^

9/8/18 – Edmonton, AB, Canada @ SONiC Field Day

9/24/18 – St. Louis, MO @ Delmar Hall ^

9/25/18 – Kansas City, MO @ Record Bar #

9/26/18 – Minneapolis, MN @ 7th Street Entry #

9/27/18 – Chicago, IL @ Chicago Chop Shop #

9/28/18 – Detroit, MI @ Shelter #

9/30/18 – Indianapolis, IN @ The Hi-Fi #

10/2/18 – South Burlington, VT @ Higher Ground – Showcase Lounge #

10/3/18 – Allston, MA @ Brighton Music Hall #

10/4/18 – Brooklyn, NY @ Music Hall of Williamsburg #

10/6/18 – Philadelphia, PA @ The Foundry at The Fillmore #

10/7/18 – Washington, D.C. @ Union Stage #

10/9/18 – Charlotte, NC @ Visulite Theatre #

10/10/18 – Nashville, TN @ Exit/In #

10/12/18 – Atlanta, GA @ Vinyl ATL #

10/13/18 – New Orleans, LA @ The Parish #

10/14/18 – Houston, TX @ House of Blues Bronze Peacock #

10/16/18 – Austin, TX @ Antone’s #

10/17/18 – Dallas, TX @ House of Blues Cambridge Ballroom #

10/19/18 – Tucson, AZ @ Club Congress #

10/20/18 – Solana Beach, CA @ Belly Up #

10/23/18 – Los Angeles, CA @ Troubadour #

10/24/18 – San Francisco, CA @ The Independent #

10/26/18 – Sacramento, CA @ Harlow’s Night Club #

10/27/18 – Portland, OR @ Mississippi Studios #

10/28/18 – Seattle, WA @ The Crocodile #

10/30/18 – Kamloops, BC at Sagebrush Theatre ^

11/1/18 – Victoria, BC @ Save On Foods Memorial Centre ^

11/2/18 – Vancouver, BC @ Commodore Ballroom ^

11/3/18 – Vancouver, BC @ Commodore Ballroom ^

11/5/18 – Kelowna, BC @ Prospera Place ^

11/7/18 – Grande Prairie, AB at Revolution Place ^

11/8/18 – Medicine Hat, AB @ Canalta Centre ^

11/9/18 – Calgary, AB @ MacEwan Hall ^

11/10/18 – Edmonton, AB @ Shaw Conference Centre ^

11/13/18 – Lethbridge, AB at Enmax Centre ^

11/14/18 – Regina, SK @ Conexus Centre ^

11/15/18 – Saskatoon, SK @ TCU Place ^

11/16/18 – Prince Albert, SK @ EA Rawlson Centre ^

11/17/18 – Winnipeg, MB @ Burton Cummings Theatre ^

11/19/18 – Thunder Bay, ON @ Community Auditorium ^

11/22/18 – Toronto, ON @ Scotiabank Arena ^

^ Headline
# w/ Welshly Arms

“The Glorious Sons deliver big, melodic rock that swaggers and sneers in equal measure.”–KERRANG!

The Glorious Sons Is:

Vocals, guitar, harmonica, keys: Brett Emmons

Guitar, vocals: Jay Emmons

Guitar, vocals: Chris Koster

Drums, vocals: Adam Paquette

Bass: Chris Huot

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Greg Holden Shares New Political Anthem, “The Power Shift”

July 20, 2018 Katherine Amy Vega 1 Comment

Los Angeles, CA – Critically acclaimed singer/songwriter, Greg Holden, is proud to unveil his new single, “The Power Shift,” a political, call-to-action earworm and arguably, one of his most important efforts to date. Although there was no singular event or figure who inspired Holden to write “The Power Shift,” he uses the song to call out the widespread inequality many Americans endure at the hands of those in power. Listen HERE, and download and stream the track HERE.

“I was trying to manifest a collective call on the, for lack of a better word, bullshit. I think it’s important that when someone is lying to you, you call them out,” says Holden, who often uses his inherently rebellious spirit to push back against the status quo. “I was getting tired of screaming into the social media echo chamber and really wanted to put my frustrations into a song that wasn’t so toxic. I’m under no illusion that this is just a song, but it’s better than a tweet,” he adds.

While “The Power Shift” draws inspiration from the current divisive climate in the U.S., it doesn’t harp on pessimism; rather, it has an inspiring message for people to rise up, come together, and shift the power to better leaders. Ultimately, the track demands fair treatment for all, no matter their race, gender, sexuality, or socioeconomic status. It’s upbeat and catchy, yet meaningful and relevant, and an example of how the intersection of music and politics can be an impactful tool to incite change. It’s bound to be a significant song this year, given the tentative political landscape.

New Video for “On the Run” Out Now

In May, Holden returned to the music scene after nearly three years with “On The Run,” an anthemic, 80s-inspired single produced by the legendary Butch Walker (Katy Perry, Panic! At The Disco, Weezer), who also performs the song with Holden in the accompanying music video. It’s a stellar performance between the two artists, and fans can watch it HERE.

Confirmed to Support Butch Walker on Fall U.S. Tour

Holden is currently on his European headline tour, which hits notable stops in Amsterdam, Berlin, and London. This fall, he’ll head back to the states and join forces once again with Butch Walker, providing direct support on his fall U.S. run. The trek kicks off on Sept. 7th in Phoenix, AZ and concludes on Sept. 23rd in New York, NY. At the end of the year, Holden will also open for Josh Radin for a quick tour across Brazil.

A full list of live dates can be found below, and tickets are available for purchase HERE.

Greg Holden Tour Dates:

July 20th – Frankfurt, DE @ Special Event ^

July 21st – Cologne, DE @ The Nomad Music Festival ^

July 24th – Amsterdam, NL @ Paradiso ^

July 25th – Hannover, DE @ Faust ^

July 26th – Berlin, DE @ Frannz ^

July 27th – Munich, DE @ Zehner Club ^

July 28th – Tettnang, DE @ Schlossgarten Open Air #

August 1st – London, UK @ Special Event ^

August 2nd – London, UK @ St. Pancras Old Church ^

Sept. 7th – Phoenix, AZ @ Crescent Ballroom *

Sept. 8th – Santa Fe, NM @ Meow Wolf *

Sept. 9th – Denver, CO @ Bluebird Theatre *

Sept. 12th – Kansas City, MO @ The Record Bar *

Sept. 13th – Austin, TX @ The Scoot Inn *

Sept. 18th – Baltimore, MD @ Baltimore Soundstage *

Sept. 19th – Asbury Park, NJ @ Asbury Lanes *

Sept. 21st – Northampton, MA @ Pearl Street *

Sept. 22nd – Boston, MA @ Royale *

Sept. 23rd – New York, NY @ Irving Plaza *

Dec. 8th – Rio De Janeiro, Brazil @ Venue TBA %

Dec. 13th – Buenos Aires, Brazil @ Venue TBA %

Dec. 15th – Sao Paulo, Brazil @ Venue TBA %

^ Headline
# w/ Revolverheld
* w/ Butch Walker
% w/ Josh Radin

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Another Day’s Armor Releases Official Music Video for “Death Investing”

July 19, 2018 Katherine Amy Vega Leave a comment

New York based rock / alternative metal band ANOTHER DAY’S ARMOR has released the official music video for their single, “Death Investing.” Originally premiered on BVTV Music, “Death Investing” was filmed by Alex Kouvatsos at Blackwolf Imaging.

Download / Stream “Death Investing” Online:

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Another Day’s Armor is a Rock / Alternative Metal band from New York. Combining the huge, mainstream sound of arena rock with borderline metal instrumental work, the band started to create a buzz for themselves with debut singles “Reflections” and “Simple As Sin.” Coming off the momentum of the previous two singles, the band has been working on their debut EP which is set to release mid summer 2018.

“Another Day’s Armor is ready to prove that rock n’ roll belongs at the top of the billboard charts.” – Another Day’s Armor

Coming up in a time where very few bands put any emphasis into their image and persona, ADA pride themselves on standing out from the crowd both visually, and musically. With an image reminiscent of a time where rock was on top of the music world, Another Day’s Armor refuses to be just another “faceless” band, wanting their fans to feel connected to every member: Logan Manganelli – Vocals, Nick Palma – Lead Guitar, Ryan Bicknell – Rhythm Guitar, Joe Grunski – Bass, and Alec Keshishian – Drums.

Another Day’s Armor aren’t just a band, they are a movement for the future of rock.

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REVIEW: Dorothy’s Phoenix Show – A Flawless Night in the Valley 7-15-18

July 19, 2018 Clarice Wziatek Leave a comment

PHOENIX – Dorothy took the stage at the Crescent Ballroom last Sunday night, infusing the summer air with earthy incense and the vibes of psychedelic hard rock. The band, originally from Los Angeles, is currently on their “Freedom Tour 2018,” promoting their second album, 28 Days in the Valley. Dorothy is named after front woman and vocal powerhouse Dorothy Martin. Her vocal style can be compared closest to Grace Slick, but her energetic stage presence can be compared to Janis Joplin.

When Dorothy took the stage, all that could be seen was their faintly lit silhouettes. In the dark, with her back to the audience, Martin lit a huge incense stick to fill the ballroom with its sweet aroma. She held on to it, waiving the incense over the stage as the flame grew and the band started the intro to the song “White Butterfly.” The band was then illuminated by the stage lights.

Dorothy - Photography: Mark Greenawalt — Dorothy Martin (Vocalist), Dorothy
Photography: Mark Greenawalt © All Rights Reserved.

Martin was decked out in black lace bell bottoms and a burgundy, burnout velvet, kimono jacket; she had a mat placed at the base of her microphone to protect her feet as she performed barefoot. Fans that pointed at the stage kept the band cool, and blew Martin’s hair away from her face, adding to her carefree appearance.

As the band smoothly transitioned into their second song, “Naked Eye,” Martin picked up her tambourine. She played while the incense and fog machines worked overtime, pouring a thick haze around the band, and transporting the audience to what felt like Dorothy’s basement jam session in the 1970s.

During “Ain’t Our Time to Die,” the quiet cymbals mixed with Martin’s vibrato really mirrored Janis Joplin’s vocal style as she exclaimed, “You’ve got to believe baby, it ain’t our time to die!”

Dorothy performed many tracks off their first album, ROCKISDEAD; such as “Raise Hell,” “Down To The Bottom,” and rock anthem “Wicked Ones.” In the middle of performing “Wicked Ones,” Martin left the stage, and guitarists Nick Perri and Leroy Wulfmeier rocked out, taking the audience on an auditory journey down the rabbit hole as the stage lights flashed pink, purple, and blue.

When they played their tenth song of the night, “Who Do You Love?”, Martin dropped to her knees and reached her arms to the ceiling while bellowing the song’s lyrics, “Hey I’m your reason for lying! Hey, I’m your reason for dying! Hey, I’m your reason to live! Who do you love when your love’s a-run dry?”

Dorothy filled their 90-minute set with soulful vocals, gritty guitar playing, and all original songs off both of their full albums. Martin’s easy-going and genuine personality was apparent as she spoke to the crowd like friends. She jokingly said that if she wasn’t out performing, she’d just be at home with her cat watching X-files. At the end of the show she hugged her mic stand while smiling into the crowd, almost as if she were trying to metaphorically hug the audience for showing her band love.

For Dorothy’s final song, everyone left the stage, aside from Martin and Wulfmeier. Wulfmeier, in his Homburg hat and perfect mustache, sidled up to Martin and they performed an acoustic rendition of the love song, “Shelter.” Martin finalized the night by yelling to the crowd, “Go make love to your wife!”

Opening Act: Charming Liars

Charming Liars, a London-based band that relocated to Los Angeles in 2013, opened the set for Dorothy. This is their fifth time performing in Arizona, according to guitarist Karnig Manoukian.

Charming Liars - Photography: Mark Greenawalt — Kiliyan Maguire (Vocalist), Charming Liars
Photography: Mark Greenawalt © All Rights Reserved.

Charming Liars’ set was filled with punchy, punctuated drums and dreamy guitar chords, which was pronounced in “Insomnia,” “Outta My Head,” and “Closer.” Their style leans toward very danceable, club-like rock songs. Vocalist Kiliyan Maguire has strong vocals and the ability to produce an amazing falsetto. His passion and energy got the crowd excited, especially when they played new material such as the song “Time to Start,” which was only the fourth time it has been performed by them, according to Maguire. The Charming Liars website states that the band had been endorsed by Sir Elton John when he featured their songs on his Apple Music “Rocket Hour” radio show.

The phenomenal performances of both bands at Crescent Ballroom that night showcased their original music, thought provoking lyrics, and solidified their potential to rise up to the top. And, if there was one message conveyed through the music that evening, a message we can apply to everyday living, it must be; love fiercely, but take no shit.

Catch both bands on the “Freedom Tour 2018” until August 26.

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Photographer: Mark Greenawalt

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PHOTOS: SINister 2 – A Sexy Fetish Party (NSFW) 7-14-18

July 16, 2018 Katherine Amy Vega Leave a comment

PHOENIX — Burning Hot Events brought back our horribly delightful photo booth to the 2nd annual SINister: A Sexy Fetish Party (21 +) at Joe’s Grotto, featuring two stages of entertainment including live bands, sideshow, burlesque & more. As always, the rambunctious crowd from the goth & fetish community were eager to pose for the camera!

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Photographers: London Snow & Katherine Amy Vega

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Phoenix Band Jane N’ The Jungle Does Incendiary Title Track for Brash Indie Film SHE

June 28, 2018 Katherine Amy Vega 1 Comment

PHOENIX – Popular local PHX band Jane N’ The Jungle is expanding their repertoire to film soundtracks, covering Aloe Blacc’s “The Man” as the title track for the contentious local indie flick, SHE, that has been stirring debate here in the Valley. The song was selected by the film’s director and frequent JNTJ collaborator, Will Goldstein.

“The original song is sung by a man, with male-dominated lyrics. When we perform it, the song takes on an opposing point of view,” says Jordan White, the band’s front-woman.

At a time when sexism has been a featured topic during the #metoo movement, the irony of a woman performing such a male-centric song is intended to spark discussion about a male-dominated culture that undermines female power. The raw, stripped down performance by Jane N’ The Jungle, has a haunting grit that embodies the controversial film.

Read Our Interview With SHE Writer & Director: Will Goldstein

Jane N’ the Jungle is Supporting Lighthouse for their EP Release Show on Wednesday, August 1, 2018

Lighthouse, another alt rock band from Arizona with a frontwoman, is celebrating their “Things I Didn’t Say” EP release with a show opened by Jane N’ The Jungle, WHSTLE, and Headstrum.

Buy tickets HERE!

Featured Photo (top) By Jim Louvau

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Hollywood Undead Debut New Video for “Gotta Let Go”

June 27, 2018 Katherine Amy Vega Leave a comment

Los Angeles, CA – Hollywood Undead’s new single, “Gotta Let Go,” now has an impressive video to accompany it. The offering showcases a raw, authentic performance from the quintet and follows the main character during the final moments of his life, including a surreal encounter in outer space where he learns to finally let go of the past. Watch it HERE.

“We wanted the ‘Gotta Let Go’ video to be a visceral experience about letting go of something we all have to part with in the end,” says Johnny 3 Tears (vocals, bass guitar). “Our mortality is what gives life its defining purpose. It’s our greatest gift and our greatest cross to bear. We wanted to capture that delicate legacy in our own way, and this video was our interpretation of life…and its inevitable ending.”

“Gotta Let Go” marks a shift in Hollywood Undead’s sound, highlighting a more melodic and upbeat side of the band. The track is available to stream and purchase HERE. More new music is also on the way – “Gotta Let Go” is the first of a batch of new songs to be released over the coming months.

2018 has been a massive year for Hollywood Undead. The band recently clocked 1.1 billion total U.S. streams across their catalog, as well as garnering 1.7 million total Shazams, 57 million total global streams of their latest album, FIVE, and 30 million views on all six music videos from the record. Their music has also landed on a number of impressive playlists: Spotify’s ‘New Music Friday and ‘New Noise,’ and Apple Music’s ‘The A List Rock.’ The five-piece have also accumulated 5.5 million total Pandora artist station adds and 2.7 million total Pandora radio spins on their latest album.

After wrapping their headline tour across Europe, Hollywood Undead will head back to North America for a short run of dates across the northeastern U.S. and Canada. The band will play headliners in Hampton Beach, NH and Poughkeepsie, NY, followed by slots at Bangor, ME’s Impact Music Festival and Montréal, QC’s Heavy Festival. The guys will also perform at the legendary Reading & Leeds Festivals in August.

All upcoming shows are listed below, and tickets can be purchased HERE.

Hollywood Undead Tour Dates:

6/27 – Bucharest, Romania @ Arenele Romane #

6/29 – Sopron, Hungary @ Volt Festival

6/30 – Panensky Tynec, Czech Republic @ Aerodrome Festival

7/25 – Hampton Beach, NH @ Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom #

7/26 – Poughkeepsie, NY @ The Chance #

7/28 – Bangor, ME @ Impact Music Festival

7/29 – Montréal, QC @ Heavy Montréal

8/24 – Leeds, UK @ Leeds Festival

8/26 – Reading, UK @ Reading Festival

# Headline

Hollywood Undead Is:

Johnny 3 Tears – vocals, bass guitar
J-Dog – vocals, guitar, bass guitar, keyboards, synthesizer, programming
Charlie Scene – vocals, guitar
Funny Man – vocals
Danny – vocals, keyboards, guitar, bass

Follow Hollywood Undead:

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Instagram | YouTube | SoundCloud

Hollywood Undead Music Videos:

California Dreaming | Whatever It Takes | Renegade
We Own The Night | Black Cadillac (feat. B-Real)
Your Life | Gotta Let Go

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Additional Dates For Dropkick Murphys & Flogging Molly Co-Headlining Tour Announced, With Shows From September 17 – 29

June 27, 2018 Katherine Amy Vega Leave a comment

Dropkick Murphys and Flogging Molly–two giants of American punk rock that share a working class ethos, an Irish heritage and Celtic folk influence–just wrapped the initial leg of their first-ever co-headlining tour, celebrating over 20 years of mayhem, and are preparing to return to the road in September for more shows together. The second leg of dates kicks off September 17 in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada and winds across the West, wrapping on September 29 in Mesa, Arizona.

The initial run of North American shows for Dropkick Murphys and Flogging Molly culminated with the groups’ June 23 concert combined with a Murphys Boxing event in Gilford, New Hampshire, with the main event featuring Murphys’ fighter Mark “Bazooka” DeLuca (21-0) and Walter “Two Guns” Wright (16-4).

Ken Casey, Dropkick Murphys’ vocalist / bassist / founder explains, “It’s been one hell of a party. Great to hang with our old friends Flogging Molly on and off the stage and it’s been great to see so many smiling faces in the audience each night. It’s something the two bands and the fans have wanted for a long time. We are so excited for the next leg of the tour out West!!!!!”

Dropkick Murphys - Photo Credit: Gregory Nolan — Dropkick Murphys
Photography: Gregory Nolan

Flogging Molly’s Dave King vocalist / founder says, “What a tour this has been…It took many years, but worth the wait, not just for the bands, but the fans as well. If there’s an Irish punk rock heaven, then this is it! Touring with the Dropkick Murphys has been a highlight of our touring lives, what a great band, and a great bunch of lads, can’t wait to bring this celebration to the West Coast! So, get ready and grab your partner because we’re all just dancers on the ‘Devils Dance Floor’!”

Flogging Molly - Photo Credit: Richie Smyth — Flogging Molly
Photography: Richie Smyth

Flogging Molly and Dropkick Murphys received widespread praise from fans and the media during this historic run of shows.

Brooklyn Vegan called the tour, “…one hell of a double bill of Celtic punk… [June 17, 2018].”

Elsewhere, Omaha World-Herald called the two bands “…collectively the pinnacle of a genre that mixes up punk rock and Irish folk, raging guitars and tin whistle, head-banging beats and bagpipes [June 11, 2018].”

Tickets for the Dropkick Murphys and Flogging Molly co-headlining tour go on sale staring this Thursday, June 28 at www.dropkickmurphys.com and www.floggingmolly.com.

The Dropkick Murphys and Flogging Molly co-headlining U.S. tour dates are as follows:

Date	City	Venue
Monday, September 17	Edmonton, AB	Shaw Conference Center *
Tuesday, September 18	Grand Prairie, AB	Revolution Place *
Thursday, September 20	Vancouver, BC	PNE Forum *
Friday, September 21	Eugene, OR	Cuthbert Amphitheater *
Saturday, September 22	Seattle, WA	WaMu Theater *
Sunday, September 23	Bonner, MT	KettleHouse Amphitheater *
Tuesday, September 25	Sacramento, CA	Papa Murphy’s Park at Cal Expo +
Wednesday, September 26	Avila Beach, CA	Avila Beach Resort +
Thursday, September 27	San Francisco, CA	Bill Graham Civic Auditorium *
Friday, September 28	Irvine, CA	Five Point Amphitheatre +
Saturday, September 29	Mesa, AZ	Mesa Amphitheatre +

* Dropkick Murphys close the show
+ Flogging Molly closes the show

For more info on Dropkick Murphys, visit:

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The Faim Premiere New Video for “Summer Is a Curse” With Billboard

June 20, 2018 Katherine Amy Vega Leave a comment

Los Angeles, CA – Today, The Faim have partnered with Billboard to premiere the official video for “Summer Is A Curse,” the third single from their forthcoming debut album. Watch it exclusively HERE.

The highly-anticipated new video follows frontman Josh Raven and his love interest on the run from the law, eventually escaping before it all goes up in flames. It also showcases the band delivering a stellar live performance with the Welsh countryside as a fitting backdrop.

The song was co-written with Ashton Irwin of 5 Seconds of Summer, and according to Josh, “ ‘Summer is a Curse’ is a reflection of our journey as a band. Being placed out of Australia and in LA for the first time as a band, we got thrown into this whole new world of exciting experiences and pressures. As frightening as it was, and no matter our feelings at home, it became this tunnel vision of realizing that we had this chance to make our dreams a reality. Our music video reflecting that exact same feeling of freedom was so important for us.”

Fans can stream and purchase “Summer Is A Curse” HERE.

Confirmed to Support Sum 41 and Waterparks on Tour This Summer

Although the Aussie four-piece only started touring a few months ago, they recently played their 50th show at the legendary Download Festival in the U.K. Following tours with Lower Than Atlantis, Sleeping With Sirens, PVMNTS, The Dangerous Summer, and PVRIS, The Faim will support Sum 41 and Waterparks in August for a run of dates across Germany, the Netherlands, and Switzerland. The four-piece will also return to the U.K. in August to play the esteemed Reading & Leeds festivals. Tickets to all shows are available HERE.

The Faim Tour Dates:

June 23rd – Perth, AUS @ Amplifier Bar %

June 24th – East Victoria Park, AUS @ Vision Studios %

August 21st – Wurzburg, Germany @ Posthalle # ^

August 22nd – Leipzig, Germany @ Parkbuhne # ^

August 24th – Reading, UK @ Reading Festival (Lock Up Stage)

August 25th – Leeds, UK @ Leeds Festival (Lock Up Stage)

August 27th – Amsterdam, NL @ Melkweg OZ ^

August 28th – Oberhausen, Germany @ Turbinenhalle # ^

August 29th – Zurich, Switzerland @ Dynamo Werk 21 ^

% Headline
# w/ Sum 41
^ w/ Waterparks

The Faim Is:

Lead vocals: Josh Raven

Lead guitar, bass, vocals: Michael Bono

Bass, keyboard: Stephen Beerkens

Drums, percussion: Sean Tighe

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REVIEW: Vixen Revs Up BLK Live with 80s Glam Rock 6-16-18

June 19, 2018 Clarice Wziatek Leave a comment

Scottsdale, Ariz. – The all-female band Vixen brought 80s glam-rock back to BLK Live in Scottsdale, AZ on June 16, 2018. The band, according to the Vixen website, is the only all-female 80s band to reach platinum status and have six #1 videos on MTV. Vixen, which disbanded in the early 90s, reunited in 2014 with three of the original members, and has been performing since.

Vixen - Photo Credit: Mark Greenawalt — Britt Lightning (Guitarist), Vixen
Photography: Mark Greenawalt © All Rights Reserved.

Vixen performed a selection of hits from their first self-titled album Vixen, released in 1988; their Rev It Up album, released in 1990; and a few covers from other rock legends such as The Beatles, Deep Purple and Humble Pie. Vixen’s lead vocalist, Janet Gardner, gave a strong, high energy performance, opening the show with “Rev It Up” from the band’s 1990 album Rev It Up. During the second song, “How Much Love,” newcomer and lead guitarist, Britt Lightning, shredded an incredible guitar solo. Lightning joined Vixen in 2017, replacing Gina Stile.

Throughout the show, Gardner had amazing stage presence and worked the crowd. She shouted from the stage, “Scottsdale, let’s get a lil’ rowdy!” before she performed “One Night Alone.” Then, as she performed the song “Cryin’”, she came down from the stage and walked through the crowd, high-fiving and greeting fans.

When back on stage, she proposed a contest for a free Vixen t-shirt for the first person to jump into BLK Live’s swimming pool. There were a few people sitting on the edge with their feet in the water, but they weren’t fast enough. A single guy at the front of the stage jumped right in fully clothed, holding his beer above his head. Gardner was a bit disappointed her contest didn’t start a pool party frenzy, but she wasn’t going to let that hold her back. As she started into their fifth song “Cruisin’,” Gardner executed a perfect high-kick into the air.

Drummer Roxy Petrucci kept a beat going as they transitioned from one song to the next, keeping the crowd pumped. Her facial expressions complimented the lyrics for each song, as she twirled her drumsticks on the off-beat. She was at the back of the stage, but she did not fade into the background. During the song, “Love Is A Killer,” Petrucci stood up and performed a perfectly executed chime segment on the symbols for the melancholy rock ballad.

There was one song the crowd waited with anticipation to hear, and it was well worth the wait. After they performed a 90-minute set, the ladies left the stage before returning for their encore number, “Edge of a Broken Heart.” This song was written by Richard Marx and Fee Waybill, and was one of two songs to make it into the Top 40 for Vixen in 1988. To make this hit, and the other songs played, sound true to their original tracks, Vixen had Tyson Leslie, the only male on stage, performing on the keyboard.

When Vixen finished their last number, the crowd was wild with excitement. From the set performed by Vixen, to the opening act, the crowd got what they came for; a night filled with 80s rock and strong female vocals.

Dierdre

Arizona local band Dierdre, fronted by female rocker Dierdre Evans, opened the show with a stellar night of rock n’ roll; performing original songs off their album I’ve Come to Life and two cover songs – “Black Dog” by Led Zepplin, and “Down to the Bottom” by Dorothy.

Evans opened the set for Dierdre with the femme fatale track, “Black Widow.” The song featured Evans’ rock-opera vocals, punchy drums played by Dwain Miller, and fast metal riffs played by Michael Arms and Jimmy Caterine on guitars.

Their third song, “Between the Lines,” featured rhythmic guitar and a steady drum beat, which allowed Evans’ voice to carry the songs melody before it entered the gritty chorus. The lyrics entice the listener and ask them, “You know you want it; don’t you?”

Evans’ vocal range stands out and brings distinction to each song. The song “I’ve Come To Life” starts out with her vocals breathless and low, and she sensually raises her vocals until her voice literally ‘comes to life’ when performing the chorus and refrain.

Evans writes all of her own music, and even though she sings the song “Suffer” like a rock and roll angel, it is a badass reminder to whomever inspired this song; she is not taking you back, and will gladly watch you suffer.

Evans mentioned after the show that the band Dierdre has been together for approximately 3 years, and have really enjoyed opening for other bands in the rock genre. Prior to opening for Vixen, Evans said that in just the last six months, Dierdre opened for big-name bands such as Warrant, Quiet Riot, and Candlebox.

Vixen is currently touring, and soon heading overseas to Europe this summer, according to their website. If you need your new Vixen fix, Gardner mentioned the band has a live album being released on July 6th via Rat Pack Records.

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