melodic rock

Fire Follows Announces Dates With Smile Empty Soul, Tantric, and Horizon Theory

February 11, 2023 — Leave a comment

Heavy melodic rock project Fire Follows is sharing the stage with Smile Empty Soul, Tantric (on specified dates), and Horizon Theory for The Dead Inside Tour. Tickets are on sale through the venues.

  • 3/16 – Lafayette, LA – Freetown Boom Boom Room
  • 3/17 – Biloxi, MS – Canary Bar & Grill (w/Tantric) [Fire Falls was just added to this show!!!]
  • 3/19 – Atlanta, GA – Terminal West (w/Tantric)
  • 3/20 – Melbourne, FL – Wynfields (w/Tantric)
  • 3/21 – Tampa, FL – Brass Mug (w/Tantric)
  • 3/22 – Fort Myers, FL – Buddha Live (w/Tantric)
  • 3/23 – Pompano Beach, FL – Pipers Pub (w/Tantric)
  • 3/24 – Fernadina Beach, FL – Sadler Ranch (w/Tantric)
  • 3/25 – Summerfield, FL – DJ and Gina’s (w/Tantric)
  • 3/26 – Pensacola, FL – The Handlebar
  • 3/28 – Memphis, TN – Lafayettes
  • 3/30 – Fort Worth, TX – Tulips
  • 3/31 – Houston, TX – Scout Bar
  • 4/1 – Corpus Christi, TX – House of Rock
  • 4/2 – Austin, TX – Come and Take It Live

Please note that these are only the shows Fire Follows is playing. For a full list of dates, visit Smile Empty Soul’s Facebook page.

Clint Lowery Posts Upcoming EP Cover Art

January 7, 2023 — Leave a comment

Clint Lowery has said he will be releasing a new EP this year! Two days ago, via Facebook, he shared a video in which he was working on a track for the record. He then proceeded to change his cover photo to the cover art for the EP.

The title is Ghostwriter and Clint has given us a little about his plans for the writing of the album, the themes and the overall feel.

Per Clint’s Facebook: “It will be a very melodic/chill 5 songs similar to the HDMS early stuff. I’ve always leaned on sad and minor-based music to actually lift my spirits as crazy as that sounds. I want to really dig deep on the lyrics and express myself more instead of the basic vague lyrics I’ve been guilty of lately. Time to get more vulnerable and open. Those are the lyrics I relate to with artist I love.”

New Music Alert! Perfect Plan: “If Love Walks In” and “Surrender”

August 18, 2022 — Leave a comment

Perfect Plan have shared two tracks today from their upcoming release, Brace For Impact, which will be available on October 14th.

3 Bands/Artists You Should Be Following (#33)

August 12, 2022 — Leave a comment

1. WolveSpirit: From Germany, a band that encompasses many variations of rock and metal, including blues, psychedelic, melodic, groove, and a nod to classic. For fans of Billy Idol, The Rattles, Wolfmother, etc. WolveSpirit is currently recording their next album, Titanium, in Nashville. For now, you can check out their other albums, including their 2022 release, Change the World. Listen to their latest single, “Don’t You Know,” and be sure to follow them on their various socials and streaming services.

2. Love and a .38: Rock from California. For fans of AC/DC, Guns N Roses, Kix, etc. Love and a .38 has been playing as many shows as possible in the aftermath of the pandemic, sharing the music they wrote during those two years for the first time live. Here’s a single from 2021, entitled “Stand and Fight.” Keep an eye on their socials for news and show dates!

3. Ivy Black: Melodic rock with just a hint of pop hailing from Scotland. For fans of later Pink, The Donnas, The Pretenders, etc. Ivy Black just welcomed a new bassist to their ranks, and in February they released the track “Take Me, Break Me.” Give it a listen!

5 Bands/Artists You Should Be Following (#8)

June 13, 2018 — 1 Comment

1. Aesthetic Perfection

Industrial pop from California. For fans of Combichrist, Sköld, Grendel, etc. Aesthetic Perfection just released their most recent EP, Ebb and Flow, in February. Below are the title track and my personal favorite AP song, “A Quiet Anthem” from 2008’s A Violent Emotion.

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2. Of Empires

Rock outta the UK. For fans of The Doors, Joy Division, and Queens of the Stone Age. Of Empires is a unique blend of classic, psychedelic, and blues rock. Check out “Susie” on Spotify, then watch the video for “Baby Darlin’ Sugar.”

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3. Blue Helix

A rock/grunge band whose members hail from both Washington and Brazil. For fans of Soundgarden, Tool, Fuel, etc. Listen to their latest single, “Antisocial Butterfly.”

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4. Death Valley High

Death disco/goth rock from California. For fans of Bauhaus, Samhain, Crosses, etc. Death Valley High incorporates cinematic elements, along with new wave and dance, for music that is both fun and catchy. My favorite song is “Multiply.”

And here’s their most recent video, “Play Dead.”

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5. Super bob

A blend of rock, hip-hop, and electronic music from Washington DC. For fans of Linkin Park, Limp Bizkit, Skrillex, etc. Super bob is one of the most entertaining bands you will ever see live. Their energy is infectious. Here is the title track from their last album, Killer.

And 2017’s “Great Big World.”

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