I Prevail has been pulling our heart strings for many months now with previews and teases of new music. On July 1st, the released their first single off their new album called “Scars”. The single has received great reviews from fans and critics (see our review HERE), but the same question kept being asked, “When will the new album be […]
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Excuse my terrible pun: I have no ISSUES with the next band I am about to tell you about. Their name is ISSUES, and they are a metalcore band hailing from Atlanta, Georgia. This band definitely puts the HOT in Hotlanta! Tyler Carter formed the band in 2012 with some former members of his previous project, Woe Is Me. The […]
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We are just a few days away from our Vans Warped Tour date! The clock is ticking on my quest to learn all about the bands. The next band that piqued my interest was Against the Current (ATC). This American pop rock band trio hails out of Poughkeepsie, NY. The band formed in 2011 and currently consists of Chrissy […]
Read moreWe reviewed Don’t Feed The Birds EP, Hatchlings, last month, and we loved it! We recently got a chance to chat with DFTB about their start, touring life and a possible new member! The Entertainment Outlet: Looks like the band started in 2014. How did Sam, Sammy(Oakley) and Steven become “Don’t Feed The Birds”? Sam: Well I started the band in Orlando a couple […]
Read moreThe Vans Warped Tour is a huge, all-day festival. We have been listening to different artists to prepare for the crazy, fun time we are going to have! There are multiple stages, so you need to juggle which acts are going to be where and when. I’m keeping on eye on where the food and water will be located, […]
Read more‘Scars”, the latest single from I Prevail was released on Friday, July 1st and was well worth the wait. The guys, Brian Burkheiser,Eric Vanlerberghe, Steve Menoian and Lee Runestad have been teasing about the new material for months. Through all forms of social media,they have shown clips of them singing, writing songs, recording and being the goofy group we have […]
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With so many bands hitting the stage as part of warped tour, I find myself having a hard time picking which band to check out next. I decided to look into Ghost Town. This trio formed in Los Angeles in 2012 and was quickly signed to the Fueled by Ramen record label. With names like, Kevin “Ghost” McCullough, Alix “Monster” […]
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In the spirit of Warped Tour, we thought we should mention that Sum 41 has a new album coming out on October 7th, titled 13 Voices. We have been trying to feature up and coming artists, but that doesn’t mean we should overlook the veterans! Sum 41 is a Canadian rock band that was formed in 1996. A punk rock, […]
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Soul Asylum I’m a 90’s kid, even though I am suppose to be a 80’s kid. The idea of dirty blonde hair, Converse sneakers and flannel over-shirts brighten my day! When the chance to see Soul Asylum arose, I jumped at the opportunity. We know them best for their smash hit, “Runaway Train”. It reached number 5 on Billboard top […]
Read moreI’ve been feverishly checking out the line-up for the Vans Warped Tour. There are a few recognizable bands, like SUM 41 and Less than Jake. Then there are bands that I have never heard of. As I scrolled down the list, “Chunk! No, Captain Chunk!” (C!NCC!) jumped out at me. A post-hardcore rock band from France was what I had […]
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There was something about Lemmy. I’m not sure if it was the rock attitude, or the mutton chops. The ample time he spent at gaming machines with a glass of Jack Daniels. Maybe it was the way he sang up into the microphone, as it loomed above him. That microphone had no idea what was coming, and on December 28th, […]
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We are getting pretty excited about the Van’s Warped Tour around here! With just under a month to go, we are getting our tickets together, lenses, microphones and interview questions. We are going to spend the next few weeks showcasing some of the bands that will be there. It’s a crazy day full of great music and people, and we […]
Read moreIf you don’t know his name already, you are about to learn it, and remember it. RATIONALE is all the best parts of a new artist, with a little John Legend mixed into one. His voice is deep and soulful, his music is catchy, with some R&B roots. His lyrics are heartfelt and meaningful. His sound is new and […]
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My best friend is the most caring person I have ever met. However, she is not the type to wear her emotions on her sleeve, she brushes things off and moves forward. I am usually full of drama and tears. Crying over silly things, and letting my anxiety take control of me. She is always level headed, and has the […]
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I have gotten bit by the social media bug. I’ve got Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat. I’ve been known to check in on Swarm from time to time. YouTube remembers what I watch and recommends other things I may like. The internet, for better or worse, has changed music forever. It is so much easier to find new music now. Up and […]
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Binary Code is your basic Progressive Metal band. They have the normal electric guitar riffs, aggressive vocals and some mainstream rock touches, but then they soar above above the normal and hit you with some truly different songs and sounds. The band was formed in Bergen County, New Jersey, by Jesse Zuretti. In 2009 they released Suspension of Disbelief, and […]
Read moreWar Games recently released a cover of Sisqó’s “The Thong Song,” which we reviewed here. We had a chance to talk to bassist Andy Calheta about this cover, their own music and more! The Entertainment Outlet: I love Dru Hill, Sisqo and ‘The Thong Song’, so I mean no disrespect when asking, Why? Who came up with the idea to […]
Read moreWalter Trout is back, and better than ever! His June 17th release of “Alive in Amsterdam” is proof. Walter’s long career spans from 1969 to now, and he has performed with greats like Percy Mayfield and John Lee Booker. In 2014, he had a setback when he was diagnosed with a serious liver disease. With the help of his wife […]
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One of my favorite things in the world is opening a new jar of peanut butter. There is something so completely satisfying about the smell that is released when you pull the seal back. The peanut butter itself is so perfectly flat and even, I feel almost bad making a sandwich. Then I make a sandwich and its ruined. Thats […]
Read moreWar Games recently brought back all my high school memories. They remade “The Thong Song”. It was originally released in 1999 by Sisqo. It got him 4 grammy nominations, and even hit number 1 on billboards hot R&B single. War Games is usually known for their uplifting and inspirational songs. They really stepped out of their comfort zone for this […]
Read moreDeath From Above 1979 recently had the privilege to record at The Third Man records location in Nashville. Third man records was started by Jack White in 2001, and in 2009 he opened this venue, which features a direct-to-acetate recording capability. Last month the band released a live album adding to a series of vinyl that has been released using […]
Read moreHave you ever stumbled upon a band, and instantly fell in love? Well I have. I went to a show and saw ‘I Prevail’ open up for, someone that I don’t remember. I was instantly hooked. I followed them on any social media site I could, I listened to the album as many times as I could fit into a […]
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Barkhouse was a one night event that has flourished into one of Brooklyn’s finest groups. The trios’ latest release is short, but sweet. By sweet, I of course mean, non-stop head bobbin, toe tapping, bass slapping, rock n’ roll goodness. Will de Zengotit, Jay Mort and Olmo Tighe released “Neverdays”, as a follow up to “Wolves At The Wall”. It […]
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If someone asked me to describe this album with three words, I would say that I only needed two. Unique Adventure. From the first country song, all the way down to the carnival music, you never know where the next track will lead you. David Messier does an impressive job of guiding you along this journey. With his chameleon voice, […]
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Never have I ever wanted to trade spots with someone in my life. Ann Courtney is what every female rockstar wants to be. Her voice is beautiful and rough. Her lyrics pack a punch. Her band “Mother Feather” was born in late 2009 on a trip out of New York City. Ann’s self proclaimed “Pop Cock Rock” band got their […]
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VÉRITÉ (Kelsey Burns) just released her latest EP on May 6th called Living, and it’s phenomenal. She has been performing since elementary school, and writing songs since she was 16 years old. Since graduating college she has been able to focus all her attention to this project, and it shows. There are only 5 songs on the EP and they […]
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Rogue Wave is back and better than ever! Delusions of Grand Fur is being released on April 29th, after a 3 year wait from the last album. Zach (Schwartz) Rogue, sounds well rested and ready to go. His bandmates, Pat Spurgeon, Masanori Christianson and Jon Monahan played together like a well oiled machine, which is great considering they have a […]
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Big Black Delta, the solo project of Mellowdrone frontman and M83 Collaborator Jonathan Bates, released a new album on April 22nd called Tragame Tierra. In the last 30 plus years of my life, this is the most interesting album I have ever heard. It’s very 80’s meets, well, everything. The first song ‘H.A’, sounds like a trippy lullaby, and ‘Well […]
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Pete Kilpatrick has been playing guitar since he was 16 years old. He began teaching himself how to play and fell in love with music, and in 2003 released his first album. Pete has been touring with his band, The Pete Kilpatrick Band, and steadily gaining in popularity since then. They have been fortunate enough to pay alongside Dave Matthews […]
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Parachute recently released their album Wide Awake, and this tour, appropriately named ‘The wide awake tour’, is in support of it. Opening for Parachute were Brynn Elliot and Jon McLaughlin. Brynn Elliot Brynn Elliot is a native of Atlanta, Georgia, and is currently attending Harvard University as a philosophy major. Her friends from school definitely came out to support her, […]
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