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Amit Winkler - Love Again
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Isreal’s popular music is as diverse as any other country’s would be, with a mixture of Hebrew and English, Religious and Secular, and a melding of tradition and experimentation. Out of this melting pot of artistry a gem arose and captured the hearts of Israeli audiences. Amit “Winky” Winkler has been working hard, although she […]
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Americana singer/songwriter, Kathryn Cloward, released her second double album “Ripple Love” and “Secret Keeper”, just two years after her double debut album in 2015. I have been a huge fan of the southern California vocalist from the first time I saw her headline at San Diego famed, Belly Up Tavern, in January of this year […]
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ColdSpell is finally back! For the fourth time the band from the land of ice and snow up in the north of Sweden is going to bring the world 12 songs that will melt a rocking heart. Titled “A New World Arise” the band has captured emotions of a world going crazy and finding peace […]
By Siege on
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Los Angeles based, Pullman Standard returned to their San Diego roots the first weekend of July 2017. First celebrating the release of their newest album, “Diamonds Hearts”, at The Rabbit Hole, on famed Adams Avenue, amid San Diego’s Art and Music District, on July 1st and then treated fans and new friends to an encore […]
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Upright Man Debuts Unique Style in Self Titled Debut Album
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Indie Rock has an interesting connotation to most people, and the term has different definitions depending on whom you talk to. If you talk to the three men behind Upright Man, you would probably get a different answer from each of them as well. Aidan Dolan (Guitar/Vox), Nick Katz (Bass/Vox), and Max Yassky (Percussion) have […]
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Pulllman Standard Releases Long Awaited "Diamond Hearts"
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It was warmer than to be expected, or maybe that was just the pangs of excitement for this party. The Pullman Standard CD Release party was about to begin. Bodies were busily setting up on the back patio while Jillian Calkins was doing a quick sound check. This young lady stood there, with that beautiful […]
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Don’t Believe in Ghosts - “Give it Meaning”
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New York City based, indie/alt rockers, Don’t Believe in Ghosts, is set to release their debut album, “Give it Meaning” on June 30, 2017, and if their debut is simply a precursor into the future, these talented artists, should be on all indie rock fan’s radar. Great things can be seen on the horizon. The […]
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Snakecharmer - Second Skin
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The new album second skin from “Snakecharmer” caught my attention right away when I saw the cover art. It has something sexy, mysterious and also secretive. It immediately grabs your attention and makes you want to know what the album is all about. I listened to the first song “Are You Ready To Fly” and […]
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When you think of Brazil you tend to think of beautiful beaches, the large Jesus statue on Mount Corcodavo, beautiful women, and maybe even steak houses. You certainly don’t think ROCK! But that’s exactly what’s blasting in my ears right now…Rock…GOOD ROCK…right out of São Paulo, Brazil. Owl Company’s first album, “Horizon,” is a good representation […]
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Crazy Lixx - Ruff Justice
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Sweden has a long history for producing successful rock bands and Crazy Lixx are a prime example of one of the finest! Since 2002 these rad rockers have been keeping alive the big area melodic rock songs reminiscent of the hard-hitting metal hair bands that made the iconic music of the 80’s completely unforgettable and […]