Have you seen the new animated music series X-RL7? Creator Mike Evans joined forces with metal, alt-rock, and electronic musicians to bring the pixelated passion project to life. Here’s a behind the scenes video with snippets from each of the characters. Voice actors include Jimmy Urine of Mindless Self Indulgence and Rob “Rawrb” Kersey of…
If you are already dreaming about next summer and the chance to attend a music festival finally, it isn’t too early to start thinking about your packing list. The better prepared you are for your big adventure, the better your chance of a stress-free, fun experience. So what should you bring to a music festival?…
Many bands and musicians don’t understand the differences between a record label and an artist manager. It may seem obvious to those in the know, but it’s easy to get confused without the specifics. While both your record label and manager are your guides, they play very different roles. Without knowing what record labels and…
Have you ever been singing along at a concert and thought “Why do bands play faster live?” There are multiple reasons, both intentional and unintentional, that a band may play their music faster when live. So why do bands play at a faster tempo live? Band members use adrenaline to help create the best live music…
SoCal Local Legends Asylus have been making waves for years. After revamping their sound and cranking it up to eleven the band is poised to tackle the nation. Their new single “The Wave” blends heavy-hitting lyrics, guteral screams, and post-hardcore aggression taking the band in a new direction. We asked the band about tours, new music, and…
SoCal hard rock band Haster is back with their fourth studio album Isolation. The album comes on the heels of a worldwide quarantine marking the perfect occasion for its spontaneous release. The seven-track album is the culmination of Haster‘s storied career. Seamlessly switching between emotional abys and guttural aggression this release should be in any…
Northern California post-hardcore outfit Down Again have self-released their debut full-length The Devil Is A Gentleman. The album pulls inspiration from bands like Underoath, Thrice, and Brand New proving the next wave of emo icons is just around the corner. the trio strike a great blend between guttural vocals and emotional roots. Vocalist/guitarist Lenny Costa wrote…
Creating the next media empire may sound daunting but every media icon has one thing in common. They had to start somewhere and take that first step. We’ve created a list of lessons learned to help you avoid common pitfalls and take your hobby to the next level whether it be music, art, blogging, or…
Pop Punk trio Promotive is here to reignite 2000’s emo culture. Hailing from sunny Southern California the band radiates scene nostalgia in the vein of Hawthorne Heights, Jimmy Eat World, and The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus. With the release of Promotive‘s latest single “In My Head” we linked up with Jacob Ortiz to get the scoop on their…
The Venomous Pinks give their pop punk take on the cult classic horror movie, ‘Carrie’ in the music video for their Latest Single “I Really Don’t Care.” The music video was directed by Alexander Thomas with a storyline reenacting frame by frame the infamous 1970’s horror flick “Carrie.” The visuals are a perfect bloody pairing to…
