Last Friday I decided to do somewhat of a reissue of my old band, Violet Daydream’s album, Meow as a Bandcamp exclusive digital only release. I can absolutely go on and on about this record because it is certainly one that changed my life. So, why an EDITED reissue of all things? Well, for a… Read More Violet Daydream’s “Meow” gets an Edited reissue
WHERE RETRO MEETS NOUVEAU – CALIFORNIA BAY AREA BAND THE JENNY THING RETURNS WITH AMERICAN CANYON, A HAUNTING EIGHT SONG ALBUM THAT PLAYS LIKE A SWEEPING FILM SOUNDTRACK – STREET DATE JUNE 18 The original quartet showcases a modern approach to the New Wave sounds that made them San Francisco Bay Area favorites in the 90s.… Read More Artist Feature – The Jenny Thing
So excited to hear that Tommy Walter has decided to make another AP record. When I got the email about his Kickstarter campaign I reached out to him right away to talk about helping promote the endeavor and he sent me all the info. HOWEVER in just 6 hours after he went live with the… Read More ABANDONED POOLS new album in the works
Audiokicks – Independent 4-piece rock band from Aberdeen, Scotland Life long project of frontman Iain Jamieson, Audiokicks have survived in various forms through highs and lows with countless gigs and well received releases. A stalwart of their local Aberdeen scene the 4-piece are prolific with writing and touring, making use of every small opportunity in 2020, recording… Read More Artist Feature – AUDIOKICKS
Black Glitter Music Promotion in association with Church Dundee and The Captain’s Cabin will be kicking off 2021 with ‘Only In Streams’ a series of exclusive livestream concerts, featuring six up-and-coming artists from Scotland’s alternative music scene. ‘Only in Streams’ will present a different livestream every Friday at 8pm from the 12th February – 19th March, and will feature exclusive… Read More ONLY IN STREAMS a Livestream Concert series
The Lickerish Quartet have done it again with their next EP installation. Full of sugar, spice and everything RAD. This EP takes off where Vol. 1 left us but with even crazier and more colorful arrangements. Soaring vocals, music for days and uber tight songwriting once again grace this release. So refreshing yet so familiar… Read More THE LICKERISH QUARTET return with THREESOME VOL. 2
Dream Finisher is a self-aware record. Plain and simple. High on the current times and slick like a greaser’s coiffed hair. Ear LSD on a sonic bed of nails. Andee Blacksugar has fleshed out the end of his 2020 trilogy with his signature moves all rolled into one. Smartass lyrics adorn lead single “Twatted”, “Nobody cares what’s… Read More Black Sugar Transmission – Dream Finisher review
Just a quick update here. My interview with Eric Dover from back in May was never on YouTube due to tech issues. It had only been available on SoundCloud. Issues have finally been resolved and it is now up on YT! SO, I wanted to do just another quick bump for it so you can… Read More MUSIC-SURVIVAL-GUIDE Episode 20 (RELAUNCH!)
Canadian band, THE SMILE CASE has sent M-S-G a brand new single to debut from their forthcoming album, Bipolar Bear Wildlife Park on Blacktop Records. A great description straight from the horses mouth is below: “We are releasing a new album called ‘Bipolar Bear Wildlife Park’ on March 6th which is more than likely one of… Read More The Smile Case new single premiere
Listener beware, you’re in for some intoxicating sensory overload courtesy of, Black Sugar Transmission. BST head-hancho Mr. Andee Blacksugar is at it again with new record, Wandering Into the Bullseye and it is everything you want in a musical meal. It’s got a ballsy dose of a cappella (“Like Glass”), a touch or two of nightclub… Read More Black Sugar Transmission – Wandering Into the Bullseye album review
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