Once in a while you have a chance to see the beginning of something you know will be great. That is the case with iT?, a new Los Angeles, CA band that is preparing for their debut show on Thursday, September 25 at The Down and Out. Formed by veteran rockers Jason Shapiro, Greg Millan and…
Blending sounds of melodic punk, hardcore and metal, Common War packs a punch. With a roster full of talented musicians from Death By Stereo, Drown the Witness, Adolescents and more, Common War is not at all common. Driving, powerful riffs and instrumental solos, coupled with the mix of both smooth and hard lyrics give Common War…
The Bombpops exploded into the punk scene in 2007 and have no intention of stopping now. Founding members Jen Razavi and Poli Van Dam share duties on lead vocals and interchangeably deliver hard-hitting guitar riffs and impressive solos. Don’t be fooled by their sweet looks, these girls hold their own with edgy, yet melodic punk…
London May is one multi-talented human! It is tough to categorize London as a drummer or bass player because though that is true, it is only a glimpse into the scope of London’s talents and experiences. One of his better known gigs is as drummer and bass player for Samhain and that is the starting…
Southern California punk rock band Brigadiers have established a strong base of followers with their melodic yet mosh-worthy music. The five members join forces to deliver socially relevant songs with catchy choruses that listeners can sing along to. Brigadiers played in support of The Cadillac Tramps at The Gaslamp in Long Beach on August 24. By the…
To thrive is to flourish, prosper, bloom and develop vigorously. The Bunny Gang’s upcoming album titled Thrive is evidence that the band is doing just that! Front man Nathen Maxwell found time to nurture The Bunny Gang and the band’s second album while maintaining a full schedule on bass for Flogging Molly. Thrive listenerswill be…
Fans of The Darlings packed out The Slidebar in Fullerton, CA for the release party of the band’s latest CD, Made of Phantoms. Headlining the show which also featured sets from Dime Runner and Burnin’ Goove, The Darlings treated the attendees to a glimpse of the album and a night of good ol’ rock ‘n’…
Defining a genre is a difficult task for Clearview hailing from Riverside, CA. This chameleon band fits well at shows with a varied lineup such as So Cal Summer Noise held August 17 in Long Beach, CA. The self-described “alternative anthemic hard rock” outfit was a crowd pleaser with fans alternatively moshing and singing along. …
Special C hailing from Redondo Beach, CA has been busy lately with shows spanning from the sand in Hermosa Beach for the Ironman to House of Blues Sunset Strip supporting Pennywise. These guys aren’t just busy, they have a heart too! Joining forces with other South Bay bands, Special C brought their punk reggae sound…
Rocking the House of Blues in Anaheim, CA is not uncommon for Inland Empire’s hard rock band, As You Were. These musicians have flair, skill and an engaging stage presence that gets the audience singing along. As You Were serves up edgy, face-melting, hard-rocking music full of instrumental solos, catchy melodies, and even the occasional…
