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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!

New Music Alert! Amerakin Overdose: “Agastopia”

August 12, 2022 — Leave a comment

It’s been a while since I’ve had the pleasure of sharing an AOD track, but they’re back!!!!! Check out “Agastopia” and make sure you’re following them on all the various social platforms because I’m sure there’s more to come!

311 Fall Tour 2022 With Tropidelic

August 11, 2022 — Leave a comment

For tickets and VIP packages, visit 311.com.

  • 9/2 – Columbus, OH – KEMBA Live!
  • 9/3 – Royal Oak, MI – Arts, Beats & Eats Festival*
  • 9/4 – Grand Rapids, MI – GLC Live at 20 Monroe
  • 9/6 – Des Moines, IA – Hoyt Sherman Place Theater
  • 9/7 – Springfield, MO – Gillioz Theatre
  • 9/9 – Omaha, NE – Shadow Ridge Music Festival*
  • 9/10 – Davenport, IA – Rhythm City Casino Resort*
  • 9/11 – Fort Wayne, IN – Clyde Theatre
  • 9/13 – Lexington, KY – Manchester Music Hall
  • 9/14 – McKees Rocks, PA (Pittsburgh) – Roxian Theatre
  • 9/16 – Atlantic City, NJ – Ocean Resorts & Casino
  • 9/17 – Grantville, PA – Hollywood Casino at Penn National Race Course (OAR w/311 and Tropidelic)
  • 9/18 – Richmond, VA – The National
  • 9/20 – Niagara Falls, NY – Rapids Theatre
  • 9/21 – New Haven, CT – College Street Music Hall
  • 9/23 – Hampton, NH – Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom
  • 9/24 – Portland, ME – State Theatre
  • 9/25 – Worcester, MA – The Palladium
  • 9/27 – Burlington, VT – Higher Ground Ballroom
  • 9/28 – Burlington, VT – Higher Ground Ballroom
  • 9/30 – Charles Town, WV – Hollywood Casino Event Center
  • 10/1 – New York, NY – Terminal 5 (311 performing the Music album in its entirety, and more!)
  • 10/2 – New York, NY – Terminal 5 (311 performing the Grassroots album in its entirety, and more! With special guest Bronx Slang)*
  • 10/7 – Hollywood, FL – Arts Park Amphitheatre (New date; 311 & Cypress Hill)*
  • 10/22 – Chicago, IL – House of Blues (311 performing the self-titled Blue album in its entirety, and more! With special guest The Urge)*
  • 10/23 – Chicago, IL – House of Blues (311 performing Transistor in its entirety, and more! With special guest The Urge)*
  • 11/11 – Los Angeles, CA – The Wiltern (311 performing Soundsystem in its entirety, and more! With special guest Phunk Junkeez)*
  • 11/12 – Los Angeles, CA – The Wiltern (311 performing From Chaos in its entirety, and more! With special guest Phunk Junkeez)*

*No Tropidelic

Song of the Day — Shinedown: “Dead Don’t Die”

August 10, 2022 — Leave a comment

IT’S MY BIRTHDAY!!!!!!! I picked “Dead Don’t Die” as song of the day for no other reason than I love it. Seriously, this track is definitely in my top 3 favorites from Planet Zero; in fact, it might be one of my favorite Shinedown songs ever.

Clutch Set to Tour North America With Helmet, Quicksand, & JD Pinkus

August 7, 2022 — Leave a comment

Details and tickets available at pro-rock.com.

  • 9/13 – Toronto, ON – Rebel
  • 9/15 – Boston, MA – House of Blues
  • 9/16 – New York, NY – Palladium Times Square
  • 9/17 – Baltimore, MD – Hammerjacks
  • 9/18 – Raleigh, NC – The Ritz
  • 9/20 – Pittsburgh, PA – Stage AE
  • 9/21 – Philadelphia, PA – Franklin Music Hall
  • 9/23 – Louisville, KY – Louder Than Life Festival 2022*
  • 9/24 – Nashville, TN – Marathon Music Works
  • 9/25 – Atlanta, GA – The Eastern
  • 9/27 – Lake Buena Vista, FL – House of Blues
  • 9/29 – Houston, TX – Warehouse Live
  • 9/30 – Dallas, TX – The Factory in Deep Ellum
  • 10/1 – Oklahoma City, OK – Diamond Ballroom
  • 10/2 – Austin, TX – Emo’s
  • 10/4 – Phoenix, AZ – Van Buren
  • 10/5 – Los Angeles, CA – The Regent Theater
  • 10/7 – Sacramento, CA – Aftershock Festival*
  • 10/8 – Boise, ID – Knitting Factory
  • 10/9 – Portland, OR – Roseland
  • 10/10 – Seattle, WA – Showbox SODO
  • 10/12 – Salt Lake City, UT – The Depot
  • 10/13 – Denver, CO – Fillmore Auditorium
  • 10/14 – Kansas City, MO – Uptown Theater
  • 10/15 – West Des Moines, IA – Val Air Ballroom
  • 10/16 – Chicago, IL – Concord Music Hall

* Clutch only

New Video Alert! Wake Up Hate: “Monster”

August 5, 2022 — Leave a comment

From the new album, I Just Don’t Love You Anymore, which is now available everywhere! You can order a physical copy at wakeuphatemusic.com.