The Canadian band Hot Hot Heat is best known for their indie rock hit song, Bandages. Hot Hot Heat became an indie rock phenomenon with their synthpunk sound. They later released the album Happiness Ltd that was produced by the legendary Rob Cavallo. Hot Hot Heat toured with Snow Patrol as their opening act on the U.S. leg of... read full bio
The Tokens are an American male doo-wop-style vocal group from Brooklyn, New York. They are known best for their chart-topping 1961 single, The Lion Sleeps Tonight". Their hit singles include "Tonight I Fell In Love", "The Lion Sleeps Tonight", "B'wa Nina", "La Bamba" ,"He's In Town", "I Hear The Trumpets Blow", "Portrait Of My Love" ,"It's A Happening World", "She... read full bio
Halfway to Hazard are the opening words of “Cold,” the first song David Tolliver and Chad Warrix wrote together several years after each had put Kentucky in their rear-view mirror and ended up in Music City. A pain-and-booze-soaked ache for love gone cold, the geographical reference to the midway point from opposite directions to the Queen City of the Mountains... read full bio
As passionate as their music, Dio Disciples have a rich past, lineage, and mission. "Dio Disciples," founded and led by Wendy Dio, the manager and widow of Ronnie James Dio, are Simon Wright, Scott Warren, and Craig Goldy, the longest-serving members of the band who continue to stay in the lineup at the master's (R.J.D.) discretion. Along with the well-known vocalist... read full bio
Palms is a newly formed Los Angeles based quartet featuring three former members of ISIS (Aaron Harris, Clifford Meyer and Jeff Caxide) with Deftones vocalist Chino Moreno. Palms debut album will be issued by ISIS former label, Ipecac Recordings, and is slated for a spring 2013 release, with a release date to be announced soon.... read full bio
Emily Wolfe's creative songwriting keeps her fans aglow thanks to her strong, powerful lead vocals and dominating guitar style. Her keyboardist and backup vocalist Hannah Hagar along with instrumentally indispensable Sam Pankey (bass) and Jeff Olson (drums), hold the band's rhythm section which provide the solid groundwork to allow Emily's lyrics and guitar-work to glide atop.... read full bio
In a career that has spanned nearly five decades and millions of records, The Crickets are unquestionably The American Rock and Roll band. Since the groups founding in 1957 they have influenced virtually every major rock performer in the United States and abroad from Bruce Springsteen and Bob Dylan to the Rolling Stones and the Beatles (whose name was... read full bio
Dub Trio is a band not like many other. Their unique sound comes from their blend of punk rock, metal, noise rock, dub, reggae, and many other genres. The trio comprises of Stu Brooks on keyboards and bass, Joe Tomino on drums and Escaleta, and DP Homes on guitar and keyboard. They have played alongside the likes of... read full bio
Passafire has gone through several phases of redefining their sound, style, and lineup. The band's biggest 'reset' occurred for their fourth album release, Start From Scratch. Passafire got new band member, Mike DeGuzman on the keyboard, a new producer Paul Leary, and a freshly made band-owned label, FlameGuy Records. Their fourth album stands apart from the rest by having a... read full bio
Emerging from Seattle, Abney Park is a steampunk band that incorporates elements of industrial dance, world music, and steampunk-influenced lyrics within their work. The band has been deemed the quintessential representatives of steampunk culture. Since their formation, they have released eighteen studio albums. Their songs The Change Cage, Black Day and No Life all peaked at No. 1 on the... read full bio
Rodney Linderman (vocals/ keyboards), Joe Genaro (guitar/vocals), Dan Stevens (bass) and Dean Sabatino (drums) form the satirical punk rock band, The Dead Milkmen. Based out of Philadelphia, the band first established itself in the hardcore scene with its wild punk style and sarcastic humor, presented with strong Philadelphia accents. Their debut album Big Lizard in My Backyard, and the song... read full bio
Born and raised in New Orleans, EarPhunk has toured all across the U.S., including festivals such as Electric Forest, Bear Creek Music and Art, and Wakarusa. The quintet consists of Paul Provosty (lead guitar), Mark Hempe (vocals, guitar), Michael Matthews (drums), Michael Comeaux (bass) and Christian Galle (keyboards, organ). Their most recent album, Sweet Nasty, was recorded on breaks in... read full bio
The Lettermen" singing trio founded by Jim Pike and joined by brother Gary Pike enjoyed an unprecedented (46) forty-six consecutive hit record albums on Billboard Magazine's national charts, twenty hit singles, nine Gold record albums, five Grammy nominations, a "CLEO" and with record, tape and CD sales more than $100 million worldwide. Jim and Gary as "The Lettermen" were inducted... read full bio
Rock fans all over North America have been treated to the recognizable sounds of Big People. Formed as an assemblage of former classic rock heavyweights, the band in its current line-up consists of Derek St. Holmes (formerly of the Ted Nugent Band) on vocals, Jeff Carlisi (formerly of .38 Special) on guitar, and Liberty DeVitto (Billy Joel) on drums,... read full bio
In only seven years of performing, recording artist Susan Aglukark has emerged as a leading voice in Canadian music. Her unique blend of traditional Inuk folklore with contemporary pop sounds has captivated listeners from all walks of life. On her new release Unsung Heroes, Susan Aglukark once again shines the spotlight on the history and heart of Inuit life with... read full bio
What happens when various members from some of the top 1970s Rock hit-makers form a band together The aftermath is the super group, The Empty Hearts. Sporting a name hand picked by Steven Van Zandt of Bruce Springsteens E Street Band, The Empty Hearts are a quartet that consists of some of the biggest names in rock history. The Empty... read full bio
Owls are an indie rock band. The band has recently completed work on a new record to be titled Two. Owl’s first album features a set of oblong guitar figures, vocal hooks, and exploratory rhythms. The Owl’s, vocalists continuously pursue some of indie rock's most arcane and abstract lyrical and compositional ideas. Owls remain an intensely loved and inscrutable anomaly... read full bio
Dan Patlansky is a South African blues/rock guitar phenomenon. He is one of only six musicians on the continent to be acknowledged with a guitar and amp endorsement. When he released his album Dear Silence Thieves, it was voted #1 Blues Rock Album in the world by Blues Rock Review/ USA. Patlansky was then selected to open to Bruce Springsteen,... read full bio
YES Surf's up! Grab your boards, baggies, and bikinis! The retro-rockin' California drenched band - Papa Doo Run Run - is cruisin' into town. Papa Doo Run Run, the legendary 60's band, performs all the California Music of the Beach Boys and Jan & Dean - Plus all the great party classics of the 60' & 70's - they're all... read full bio
Born and raised in the Bay Area, Dirt Nasty started rappin’ on karaoke machines at the age of 14. He grew up listening to Too Short, Geto Boys, Black Sabbath, Metallica, Terence Trent D’Arby, and Sade. Never having a father figure to look up to, he learned about the game, the streets, and the ladies from his record collection. Now... read full bio
