State Champs – The Dangerous Summer – Grayscale – Big Smile // Louisville, KY 3.16.19

State Champs with The Dangerous Summer, Grayscale and Big Smile Mercury Ballroom Louisville, KY March 16th, 2019 Photos and words by Emily May NY pop punk band State Champs, who is currently wrapping up their Living Proof Tour with Grayscale, Our Last Night and The Dangerous Summer, performed to a Continue Reading

8mm discuss their new EP, scoring and composing music for film and what’s next for them

Los Angeles based noir pop/trip rock band 8mm have amassed an ever-growing fanbase since forming in 2004.  Comprised of Grammy-nominated producer/mixer/multi-instrumentalist Sean Beavan (Nine Inch Nails/Marilyn Manson/No Doubt/A Perfect Circle) and his wife Juliette, they were one of the first bands to embrace DIY and strategic licensing and have become Continue Reading

Video premiere for Angela Saini’s single “My Once Upon A Time”

Canadian folk-pop artist Angela Saini is premiering the video for her new single “My Once Upon A Time” from her upcoming album Hope On The Stereo.  The second single from her upcoming album, “My Once Upon a Time” is wistful and upbeat, about reaching into the past to define the Continue Reading

Cayucas release animated video for “Jessica WJ”

California indie pop band Cayucas have released an animated video to accompany their single “Jessica WJ”.  Comprised of brothers Zach and Ben Yudin, the band blends the lighthearted spirit of ’60s pop with modern production techniques.  Their sound has evolved from a more beachy, summery vibe to a more synth Continue Reading

Brave The Royals release video for “Dreamer”

Knoxville, TN rock group Brave The Royals recently released “Dreamer”, the first single from their forthcoming EP due out later this year, as well as an accompanying video that has enjoyed over 40,000 views in it’s first week.  The pop-bent, anthemic sing alongs, vintage synth stylings  and soaring guitars tap Continue Reading

Rebel Rampage release their debut album ‘Divided We Fall’

The LA-based power rock trio Rebel Rampage, comprised of Graham Czach (vocals/bass), Dylan McGee Jones (guitar) and PunKy Balfour (drums), recently released their debut album Divided We Fall, which features guest appearances by Fishbone’s Angelo Moore and Dead Sara’s Emily Armstrong.  In the company of other LA protest bands such as Rage Continue Reading

Fuel On Fire release their new single “Figured You Out”

Nashville-based indie pop band Fuel On Fire recently released their latest single “Figured You Out”.  Comprised of brothers Edward, Ben, Joe and Kurt Doerfel, the quartet released their Think EP in 2017.  Having moved from New York to Nashville during that time, they have worked with some of the best songwriters in Continue Reading

The Revivalists release their new music video for “Change”

New Orleans rock band The Revivalists have released their new music video for the track “Change”. The new single is off of the band’s recently released 4th studio album Take Good Care, which celebrates the band’s 10 year career with celebratory anthems to cathartic moments and includes the #1 Triple A Continue Reading

BETWEEN FRIENDS release video for “u can still come over”

Los Angeles dream pop trio BETWEEN FRIENDS have released their latest video for “u can still come over”, a track that joins their 3 previously released tracks “iloveyou”, “better friends” and “affection”.  The video captures the beauty and madness of young adult life in the suburbs of the valley.  Known Continue Reading

In Flames – All That Remains – All Hail The Yeti // Louisville, KY 2.20.19

In Flames with All That Remains and All Hail The Yeti Mercury Ballroom Louisville, KY February 20th, 2019 Photos and words by Emily May  Swedish metal band In Flames, who recently toured with All That Remains and All Hail The Yeti, made a tour stop in Louisville, KY to a Continue Reading