Vince Lui’s musical catalog touches the souls of all listeners

Based out of the OC area of SoCal, singer-songwriter Vince Lui (formerly of Hoi Polloi) is back for a solo endeavor to rock your soul with the hopes of changing a few lives through his music.  Lui already has a handful of releases on streaming platforms to jam down on, all with a message that […]

Passafire’s latest single “16 Beat” sparks 1990s teenage nostalgia

Savannah-based reggae rock band, Passafire, has undoubtedly been making waves throughout this year with their upcoming studio album, eagerly poised for release. Comprised of four immensely talented musicians, the group has been artfully enticing their audience by unveiling a series of single drops over the past few months. In their most recent release, a track […]

3 Doors Down brings ‘Away From the Sun Anniversary Tour’ to Nashville

The nostalgia was palpable at Nashville’s Ascend Amphitheater on a Friday night. The crowd gathered to hear iconic songs of the 90s and 2000s by none other than 3 Doors Down and Candlebox. 3 Doors Down is more than halfway through its Away From The Sun Anniversary Tour with special guest Candlebox, and the powerful […]

Tizane comments on electrifying new album, ‘Forever is Nothing’

UK alternative rock group Tizane hits international stardom with next-level sound in their latest release, Forever is Nothing. With vocals echoing a signature sound and unique vibes, Tizane is truly a phenomenon to behold. The fearless crew steers their journey to their own rhythm, their music flowing with compelling lyrics and hypnotic riffs. The allure stems […]

Asking Alexandria unveils full velocity singles ahead of 8th album

It’s a good day when you see the best coming back full circle, with music they were meant to perform. These gents from the UK have proven themselves beyond worthy in this massively wild music trip since 2006. Asking Alexandria has progressed into the ranks with their own vibe and refuse to play the same […]

Dope Lemon drops “Miami Baby” & North American tour dates

In my humble opinion, Australia’s Dope Lemon stands as an exceptional export from the vibrant land down under, leaving an indelible mark on our planet. With a mesmerizing repertoire of smooth and lush psychedelic melodies, Angus Young, known as Dope Lemon, emerges as a profoundly underrated contemporary songwriter. His musical genius has been flowing for […]

The Alarm’s ‘Forwards’: a triumph of resilience & renewal

Few bands have withstood the test of time through their musical journey and still sound as good as The Alarm. In their latest studio release, Forwards, The Alarm delivers a powerful and emotionally-charged album that is a testament to their enduring spirit and unwavering determination. Marking their return to the forefront of the rock scene, the […]

Altın Gün introduces Nashville to musical fusion, Anatolian Rock

Altın Gün is a band that has been on my musical radar for quite some time now. I remember hearing their 2018 release On and being blown away by how different their sound was. The band flawlessly combines elements of psychedelic rock and traditional Turkish folk music called Anatolian Rock. When I noticed a tour […]

We’ve got our ‘Head in the Clouds’ thanks to CLoud9 Vibes

Reggae inspired, pop-rock band CLoud9 Vibes has put out its first full-length album after a string of great singles and an EP back in 2016, giving us a look into what they’ve been hard at work cooking up for our listening pleasure. Head in the Clouds is a 12-track “ode to toxic relationships”, suggested by […]

And…that’s a wrap on Ballyhoo!’s 2023 summer tour

I am going to let you in on a very obvious, and not-so-secret theory of mine. I am convinced that no matter how big a band gets, no matter how many festivals they play or how many shows they sell out, there will always be a calling to go back and play those small, worn, […]

Things got real Stoopid in Mountain View, CA this summer

Friday, July 14th, Slightly Stoopid brought their annual Summertime tour to Mountain View’s Shoreline Amphitheater. Along for the ride this summer were friends Sublime with Rome, Atmosphere, and The Movement. The California sun was blazing with temps of about 84 degrees, (which really felt more like it was in the mid-90s when you were in the […]