Poets of the Fall — “Carnival of Rust”
indie rock
Let’s Talk Covers (Pt. 40)
1. Powerman 5000: “Electric Avenue” (Eddy Grant cover)
2. Rasputina: “I Want You to Want Me” (Cheap Trick cover)
3. Avenged Sevenfold: “Wish You Were Here” (Pink Floyd cover)
Playlist Challenge, Day 457
A Perfect Circle — “Judith”
5 Bands/Artists You Should Be Following (#19)
1. Plastic Tears
Glam rock from Finland. For fans of Poison, KISS, Hanoi Rocks, etc. Plastic Tears recently released their latest album, Angels With Attitude, and the positive press has been rolling in. The guys are currently booking shows to promote the album. Check out “Miss Stumbling Legs” and “Secret Society.”
Facebook – Instagram – Bandcamp
2. Mechanical Vampires
Dark pop/electronic/alternative from New Jersey. For fans of Crywolf, 30 Seconds to Mars, PVRIS, etc. Mechanical Vampires is currently working on new music. In the meantime, listen to “Gemini” and “Forget About Me.”
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3. Modern Echo
Progressive/hard rock from Wisconsin. For fans of Nothing More, A Perfect Circle, Gemini Syndrome, etc. Modern Echo has just reached their goal on their Indiegogo campaign. They are using the funds to finish the upcoming album, In Division. Here are “Break in the Sky” and their cover of Soundgarden’s “Fell on Black Days,” a tribute to Chris Cornell.
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4. Seven Year Witch
Rock & roll from South Carolina. For fans of Jack White, Silvertide, Beitthemeans, etc. Seven Year Witch will be touring relentlessly this summer and fall, opening for such acts as Buckcherry and Gin Blossoms. Check out the live performances of “Rags to Riches” and “Salty.”
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5. Morning Robots
Alternative/indie rock from France. For fans of The Black Keys, The Strokes, Arctic Monkeys, etc. Morning Robots’ debut EP, Nothing Like Tile For a Tango, was released in June. Here is the latest single, “Meet Me Later.”
Bands You Should Know: Ward
I found Ward on Instagram, after he left a gracious comment on one of my posts. He then reached out and asked if I would consider his music for this blog.
Based in Los Angeles, Ward is the vocalist, guitarist, and songwriter for a band of the same name. The first song I listened to was “Stand Me,” and I was visited with a Coldplay vibe, mixed with a little Brendon Urie.
Then, I checked out “Crush.” More rock-oriented, this track put me in mind of The Killers and Queens of the Stone Age.
A third song, “Soothe the Soul,” had a touch of The Police.
This is the brilliance of Ward. The music ranges from alternative to rock, from post-punk to new wave to pop, from Panic! at the Disco to Depeche Mode to The Smiths. This expansive dose of creativity is paired with a powerful, passionate voice and beautifully honest lyrics in a combination that isn’t quite like anything out there currently.
Ward is diverse and eclectic. You never know exactly what you’re going to get with each new song, but you can rest assured it will be interesting ear candy that belongs on your playlist. “Crush” is my favorite track that I’ve heard so far. And this year, Ward is donating 100% of the sales of “Crush” to the National Alliance on Mental Illness.
Visit Ward’s official site, or connect with them on Facebook, Instagram, and/or YouTube.
For added fun, listen to Ward’s take on a Rolling Stones classic, “You Can’t Always Get What You Want.”
Let’s Talk Covers (Pt. 38)
1. Shiny Toy Guns: “Stripped” (Depeche Mode cover)
2. 10cc: “Paperback Writer” (The Beatles cover)
3. Rasputina: “Rock and Roll” (Led Zeppelin cover)
Playlist Challenge, Day 428
Neon Coven — “No One Knows You’re Dead”
5 Bands/Artists You Should Be Following (#12)
1. Stone Horses
An alternative rock band from Maryland. For fans of Jack White, The Black Keys, Highly Suspect, etc. Stone Horses has a show at Baltimore Soundstage on July 13th. Check out their first official video, “Reckless Ways.”
2. Hand of the Tribe
A hard rock/metal band from Massachusetts. For fans of Sevendust, HellYeah, Godsmack, etc. Hand of the Tribe has recently been getting airplay on Rock Rage Radio. Listen to “Everything Is Love” and “Moonwalk” now.
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3. Gravitation
A hard rock, female-fronted band from North Carolina. For fans of New Year’s Day, Halestorm, Evanescence, etc. Gravitation has a few upcoming shows, the dates of which you can find on their Facebook. Here are “The Other Side” and “Breathe.”
4. Within the Grey
A hard rock/metal band from Illinois. For fans of Breaking Benjamin, Chevelle, Five Finger Death Punch, etc. Within the Grey just released three new tracks, all of which are available on Spotify. Listen to “Take The Blame” here:
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5. Thrillchaser
An alternative pop/rock band from Rhode Island. For fans of CHVRCHES, Fun, Hozier, etc. Thrillchaser just released their debut album, A Lot Like Love. Check out the title track and “Like That.”
Playlist Challenge, Day 409
Fall Out Boy — “My Songs Know What You Did in the Dark (Light ‘Em Up)”
Let’s Talk Covers (Pt. 35)
1. Florence + the Machine: “Oh! Darling” (The Beatles cover)
2. Crosby, Stills, Nash, & Young: “Woodstock” (Joni Mitchell cover)
3. The Beatles: “Twist and Shout” (The Isley Brothers cover)
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