Goon Moon — “Built in a Bottle,” from the album Licker’s Last Leg (2007).
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Playlist Challenge, Day 384
Pinkly Smooth — “McFly”
5 Bands/Artists You Should Be Following (#5)
1. Fortunate Me
A hardcore/metalcore band from Idaho. For fans of Asking Alexandria, Of Mice and Men, Every Time I Die, etc. Check out their latest video below.
And the song that turned me on to them:
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2. Copper Bones
A hard rock/metal two-piece band from Florida. For fans of good rock music! I literally don’t know who to compare them to; there’s a hint of Brother Cane with a touch of an almost classic rock sound. Don’t take my word for it. Listen to “The Vulture.”
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3. January Jane
A pop/rock band from NYC. Slightly reminiscent of Fun and Maroon 5, with catchy sing-along moments, strong vocals, and music you can dance to. January Jane is currently working on new music. In the meantime, listen to “Take the Lions On.”
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4. Echo Black
A dance rock band from New York. For fans of Blaqk Audio, Blutengel, Kill Hannah, etc. I would highly suggest listening to multiple songs before forming an opinion, because these guys bring something different to the table every time. Here’s the title track from their debut album, Dawn.
And also, “Perfect,” which I just love.
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5. October Ends
A melodic metal band from the UK. For fans of All That Remains, Bullet For My Valentine, Lamb of God, etc. Check out the latest video for the track “Dismissal.”
Weekly Focus: Goon Moon, Day Six
Goon Moon — “Lay Down,” from the album Licker’s Last Leg (2007).
Weekly Focus: Goon Moon, Day Five
Goon Moon — “An Autumn That Came Too Soon,” from the album Licker’s Last Leg (2007).
Playlist Challenge, Day 382
Marilyn Manson — “Long Hard Road Out of Hell”
Weekly Focus: Goon Moon, Day Four
Goon Moon — “Apple Pie,” from the album Licker’s Last Leg (2007).
Playlist Challenge, Day 381
Marilyn Manson — “The Last Day on Earth”
5 Bands/Artists You Should Be Following (#4)
After saying I would feature anyone who followed me or liked a post, I got quite the response. I love it because it’s given me a lot of good music to listen to! The result is that I’m going to start posting these blogs twice a week instead of just on Sundays.
1. Amongst Thieves
A post-hardcore band from the UK. For fans of Asking Alexandria, Bring Me the Horizon, etc. Their debut self-titled album is available now, via YouTube, Spotify, and iTunes. For a taste, check out “The Golden Ratio.”
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2. Unveil
A female-fronted dark rock band from Canada. For fans of Evanescence, The Birthday Massacre, and Halestorm. Their new album, The Deep Sleep, is available now on iTunes and on their official site.
3. Black Rose Reception
A hard rock band from Indiana. They have a classic rock/metal vibe. For a good preview of the band, check out their ReverbNation page, and watch this…
4. The Edge of Reason
A post-hardcore/emocore/rock band from Germany. There are definite punk vibes to go with the hard rock and melodic vocals, not unlike the latest from Asking Alexandria and Bullet For My Valentine. Their album Broken But Not Torn is available on Spotify, iTunes, Deezer, and Bandcamp. Check out “Is She Worth It?”
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5. BrokenRail
A rock band from my home state of Alabama. For fans of Breaking Benjamin, Sevendust, Shinedown, etc. BrokenRail is working on their third release. For now, give “Walk Again” a chance.
And my personal favorite, “Insanity.”
New Music (5/21 — 5/27)
Repentance: “Born to Choose”
Inglorious: “I Got a Feeling”
Primal Fear: “Hounds of Justice”
Harm’s Way: “Last Man”
Gruesome: “Fatal Illusions”
Dirty Machine: “Further From You”
Retox: “The Nature of Failure”
Motionless in White: “Voices”
Avatar: “The King Welcomes You to Avatar Country”
Black Tusk: “Agali”
Enter Shikari: “Undercover Agents”
The Armed: “Nowhere To Be Found”
Mike Shinoda ft. grandson: “Running From My Shadow”
Vein: “Demise Automation”
ASG: “Execution Thirst”
Polyphia: “G.O.A.T.”
State Champs: “Mine is Gold”
Bleeding Through: “End Us”
Lipz: “Get It On”
Dance Gavin Dance: “Care”
Powerwolf: “Demons Are a Girl’s Best Friend”
Khemmis: “Bloodletting”
Bad Wolves: “Zombie” (acoustic)
Asking Alexandria: “Alone in a Room”
Roses Unread: “After All”
Too Pure To Die: “Only the True Remain”
Butcher Babies: “Look What We’ve Done”
Will Burton: “Run Out of Road”
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