As a fan, breaking into the music industry can be a daunting feat. But in today’s dynamic and rapidly changing landscape, it’s never been easier to network and put yourself out there. By The Barricade sat down with Cassie Petrey, co-founder of the leading artist management and music marketing firm Crowd Surf to learn more…
Straight from sunny California, the emo/alternative rock band We’re No Gentleman met with us. Formed in the 2015, these guys are true gentlemen in making powerful songs capable of capturing emotion with catchy riffs and great vocals. We were glad to have them talk about their career, performance with Escape The Fate, a tribute to…
Lead singer Stacey Dee, guitarist Jennie Cotterill, bassist Linh Le, and drummer Myra Gallarza make up the pop-punk/rock band Bad Cop/Bad Cop. Founded in 2011 and based in Southern California, the band has seen considerable success by releasing three studio albums and four EPs over the years. They are currently on tour until the end of…
AVOID’s five members began their journey in Seattle, Washington just five years ago in 2017 – but it hasn’t taken them long to make a mark on the rock music scene. Their debut album ALONE was a hit, and their experimental, hedonistic music continues to catch the ears of rock fans everywhere. You can hear…
Chris Bianchi of CB Entertainment employs his music industry wisdom across a wide variety of business ventures, Chris effectively handles contracts and branding, finds events that match the artist’s career strategy, and creates multiple Grammy-Nominated band moments. He handles media relations, gives advice through his newest book for aspiring artists, The Music Agenda, and still…
Filmspeed, a power trio of Craig Broomba, Nick Stout, and Oliver Dobrian that originated in 2004 (with Oliver joining the band in 2017), brings an unequivocal blues, grit, and classic rock sound straight from Detroit. The founding members made the move to Los Angeles to pursue their music careers and signed with Awfully Good Records in…
We interviewed Holding Absence, the masterminds behind The Greatest Mistake Of My Life, one of the finest rock albums of 2021. The guys from Wales are today known as one of the most noteworthy bands in the scene. With their signature sound, emotional lyrics capable of connecting with the public, and immaculate execution, this band…
For a band like Afterlife, the only rule is that there are no rules. Their constant fan interaction brings in dedicated newcomers to their fiery rap-rock hybrid which fits well on just about any touring or festival lineup, leaving little doubt that the band is a fresh, popular face in the scene. But it wasn’t…
Straight from Denmark, Siamese is a band you should be listening to. Mixing heavy riffs, melodic choruses, and electronic elements, this band has developed a unique sound with their last album HOME. We met with them to talk about their beginnings, last release, and the difference between the Danish and American metal music scene. Read…
Formed by James Hart in Orange County, California, Eighteen Visions is a metalcore band who have recently released the album ‘1996’ in 2021 with their label, Rise Records. The band made a comeback in 2017 after a decade-long break, and we are excited to be able to speak with James Hart on their next steps….
