Badflower Releases Debut EP ‘Temper’

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New York – Los Angeles rock ‘n’ roll band Badflower has unleashed its major label debut EP, Temper (John Varvatos Records/Republic Records). Badflower is comprised of members Josh Katz (vocals, guitar), Joe Morrow (lead guitar, backing vocals), Alex Espiritu (bass), and Anthony Sonetti (drums). Of the Temper EP, Josh Katz notes, “There was a moment while making this EP that I feared people might not take it seriously. That it

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5 New Bands at Voodoo Music Festival Day 2

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New Orleans – Temperatures climbed to record highs on the second day of the 2016 edition of New Orleans’ Voodoo Music Festival, parching the ground and the collective thirst of the thousands of patrons that flooded through the gates to celebrate the central point of the event. While most of the attendees seemed to flock

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Highly Suspect Debuts “Little One”

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New York - Two time Grammy-nominated, festival-storming trio Highly Suspect, is returning with second album The Boy Who Died Wolf on November 18th. The band has released the single “Little One,” from its upcoming sophomore record. The moving, jubilant LP from the Brooklyn alt-renegades follows two Top 10 Mainstream Rock hits (“Lydia,” “Bloodfeather”) and two Grammy nominations (Best Rock Song, Best

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6 New Bands to See at Voodoo 2016

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New Orleans –  All Hallow’s Eve is upon us y’all, and for those living in the greater New Orleans area, that can only mean one thing: FRENCHMEN GONNA BE POPPIN’ Y’ALL!  WOOOOOOOOOO! Er…well, maybe two things. For all those native to the GNO—and those lucky enough to visit the Crescent City on this particularly spooky

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Five New Bands at Day Two of Riot Fest

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Chicago – Day two of Riot Fest went off without a hitch. That is to say, Morrissey showed up and performed. Although, he did go on late after projecting video clips for over thirty minutes straight… but according to his die-hard fans, that’s just his regular “intro.” Whatevs. To each is own, right? Luckily, none

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5 New Bands to See at Riot Fest 2016

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Chicago – Ah, yes, it’s that time of year again – time to experience all four seasons while attending one of Chicago’s best music festivals: Riot Fest. For some, the chances of getting rained on, spending the weekend slowly walking through mud, and on the daily experiencing an Autumn morning, humid afternoon, and then a

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Riot Fest Featured Artist: Black Foxxes

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Chicago – Once again, in preparation for Riot Fest 2016, we’re featuring an up-and-coming band performing at the festival: U.K. punk rock band Black Foxxes. Last month, this phenomenal trio, comprised of Mark Holley (guitar, vocals), Tristan Jane (bass), and Ant Thornton (drums), released its powerful debut LP I’m Not Well. The emotional album often focuses on frontman Mark Holley’s brave journey,

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Broken Hands to Release Debut

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New York - British rockers Broken Hands announced the release of debut album Turbulence, via SO Recordings on October 28th. The emerging band’s lead single “Meteor” is receiving significant U.K. radio airplay. It has been featured on the BBC 6 Music playlist and won a spot on the station’s renowned Rebel Playlist by public vote. Turbulence was recorded in various studios throughout

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