Seamlessly blending melody with adrenaline fueled, heavy rock and roll, Blacktop Mojo draws in everyone from old metal heads to people whose radio dials have never left top 40 stations. With soaring, gritty vocals and impeccably blended heavy guitar grooves set around a raucous southern stomp, Blacktop Mojo’s live shows are sure to leave fans’ screaming at the top of their lungs with metal horns in the air.
“It was a blast making this video. We got to do it with a bunch of our friends from our home town of Palestine, TX in the bar where we played our first show. It basically turned into a two day party and the fun we had really comes through in the video.” – Blacktop Mojo
Formed in the final weeks of 2012, Blacktop Mojo began cutting their teeth in the numerous country venues that Texas has to offer, but the guys never quite felt like they belonged. With each song they wrote, the vocals got less twangy and the sound from the amps became more gravelly and distorted until the guys had found their own unique blend of heavy southern rock. Through touring, the band has played with many national acts such as Bon Jovi, Sammy Hagar, Aaron Lewis, Daryl “DMC’ McDaniels, Candlebox, Drowning Pool, Puddle Of Mudd, Smile Empty Soul, Audiotopsy, and Whiskey Myers.
After running the highways for two years in support of their debut album, I Am (2014), in July of this year the band loaded their gear in the van and made a trip to Sound Emporium Studios in Nashville, as well as FAME Studios in Muscle Shoals, AL to make their sophomore effort entitled, Burn The Ships. In addition to the producer of the band’s first record, Philip Mosley, the band brought in co-producer, Jimmy Johnson of the legendary Muscle Shoals Sound studios as well as his long time engineer, Steve Melton (Lynyrd Skynyrd, The Rolling Stones, Bob Seger) to bring a seasoned sonic quality to their brand of raw, grungy rock. Burn The Ships was released March 10th of 2017 garnering critical acclaim in both US and European press outlets including Team Rock’s Classic Rock Magazine, who is quoted as saying “Blacktop Mojo might just be America’s next big rock band.”
LIMITED NUMBER OF WEEKEND GENERAL ADMISSION PRE-SALE TICKETS AVAILABLE FOR ONLY $125
AT DIMPLE RECORDS SACRAMENTO-AREA LOCATIONS
SATURDAY, APRIL 22 AND SUNDAY, APRIL 23
ONLINE PRE-SALE BEGINS MONDAY, APRIL 24
Monster Energy AFTERSHOCK–California’s biggest rock festival–is set for Saturday,October 21 and Sunday, October 22 at Discovery Park, where the American and Sacramento Rivers meet, near downtown Sacramento, CA.
To celebrate the 10th anniversary of Record Store Day, the festival has partnered with Dimple Records to sell a limited number of Weekend General Admission pre-sale tickets for only $125.00 at Dimple Records locations throughout the Sacramento area this weekend. The in-store sale at Dimple Records begins Saturday, April 22 at 10:00 AM when stores open, and endsSunday, April 23 at closing time. See below for details.
For those not in the Sacramento area, a limited number of pre-sale Weekend General Admission tickets will be available for $149.50 online at http://aftershockconcert.com and www.FrontGateTickets.com beginning Monday, April 24 at 9:00 AM PT.
Look for the Monster Energy AFTERSHOCK band lineup, general on-sale ticket information, and other festival details to be announced on June 6.
The Dimple Records pre-sale ticket locations are as follows:
Arden-Sacramento, 2433 Arden Way , Sacramento, CA 95825
Store Hours: Sunday – Thursday 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM, Friday & Saturday 10:00 AM – 11:00 PM
In 2016, Monster Energy AFTERSHOCK celebrated its fifth year with a sold-out crowd of 50,000 over two days in California’s capital city. With 35 bands on three stages, Monster Energy AFTERSHOCK’s genre-spanning lineup was packed with rock and metal legends, newcomers, and rising stars.
Monster Energy AFTERSHOCK’s economic impact to the Sacramento region exceeds $10 million. As part of its commitment to the Sacramento community, last year Monster Energy AFTERSHOCK made a $10,000 donation to Stanford Settlement in the Natomas area to support youth programs and other neighborhood services. In addition, festivalgoers contributed approximately $40,000 to charities including Take Me Home Animal Rescue and Fxck Cancer / Dyin 2 Live. AFTERSHOCK partnered with Sacramento Parksto create awareness about water safety via the 2016 “Life Looks Good On You”campaign as well.
Monster Energy AFTERSHOCK is produced by Danny Wimmer Presents, a producer of some of the biggest rock festivals in America, including Rock On TheRange, Monster Energy Welcome To Rockville, Monster Energy Fort Rock, Monster Energy Carolina Rebellion, Louder Than Life, Northern Invasion, Monster Energy Rock Allegiance, Chicago Open Air, Bourbon & Beyond, and more.
A review on Incubus’ 8th full album about the down side of love, simply titled 8.
https://vimeo.com/214246082
Text Review:
Since 1991, Incubus has been a staple of the alternative rock scene with platinum selling albums, #1 debuts, massive touring schedules and a legion of swooning fans. Outside of a small break in the late 2000’s, Incubus has consistently been performing and presenting new albums and Eps every several years with mostly positive praise. Now in 2017 comes the band’s 8th full album simply titled 8. While you can expect surprised including a song featuring Skrillex who co-produced the album, 8 is planning on being an album about the darker and lonelier side of live. Written out of personal experiences and the overall concept, 8 intend to be a bit personal and moody.
When asked specifically why this the direction for the 8th full album from Incubus, Brandon Boyd made a great statement saying: “We live in dark times, my friend. So what we’re doing as artists is acting as a mirror to culture here and there and hopefully offering little glimmers of hope through the joy in music we all have.” While alt rock albums about love aren’t exactly new territory, I have to admit I like the idea of 41-year-old Brandon Boyd writing about his own experiences of trying to make things work in a relationship but not being able to. It’s not the typical “Love Hurts’ fair as it gives a more specific dynamic than the typical fair of teenagers in love and not caring who else knows about it.
As new music started filtering out from the new Incubus album we were given several songs from the upcoming 11 track 8. “Nimble Bastard” was the first of those released preview tracks and definitely has an energy behind it. Even if not resembling much of the overall theme that was previously mentioned, it works as a single and offers a memorable hook in the chorus with the song title. The first half of this song feels strong and energetic with the verses offering a good groove along with Boyd’s delivery of not getting too loud but just sounding like he’s having fun. It has an upbeat feeling. This song along with “No Fun” the opening track which also feels energetic begins 8 on a bit of a lighthearted note before the real theme kicks in and deeper lyrics start to take effect.
In past albums like S.C.I.E.N.C.E. and Make Yourself, you got a sense of creativity and heard a strong delivery from everyone playing. As time has gone on past A Crow Left Of Murder it has felt like more of a safer predictable style of performing and going through the motions of what people expect. That is how 8 feels after the first two tracks. As the album goes on you feel a steady pulse and rhythm that stays the course. There is meaning here and you can tell that there is effort in getting these emotions across, but there also is a strong feeling of the cruise control being turned on and just steadily going through the motions. It’s not so much a desire to create something new as it is getting said message across in the same format that has already been tested.
The song “Glitterbomb” another song that was released early is probably the best example of what to expect through much of the album. There are definitely good lines like “I was once your friend and ended up your victim.”, but the stretched guitar riffs and isolated drumming makes it feel longer than the track actually is. It drags, and it’s not the only song on 8 that has this feeling. Songs like “Familiar Faces”, “Loneliest” and “Love In A Time of Surveillance” have a good flow and well written lyrics but there is no real appeal to listen again after they are over. The track “Make No Sound In the Digital Forest” is a good instrumental track but also doesn’t add much overall to the album. Taking away a good instrumental track, “No Fun” and “Nimble Bastard”, then isn’t much to really hook the listener.
The intention of the album and writing about past experiences in love and friendship is admirable, but this feels like Incubus going through the motions as opposed to really delivering something invigorating. While NOTHING on here is a chore to listen to, it’s also lacking in excitement. The music from Incubus makes you wish you were listening to a previous Incubus album instead. Overall, 8 has a refined focus and strong lyrics but falls short when really connecting it with flat lining music. It definitely will satisfy longtime Incubus fans but it may not do much to win over new listeners who are hoping for more of the sound in “Nimble Bastard”. It’s a good attempt in theme but ultimately leaves you wishing for more variety and something to remember.
Hailing from the fringes of the cosmos, Arcadea, will make their arrival known in 2017 with a debut, self-titled album due out on June 16th. Today, the synth/psych band has announced they have inked a deal with Relapse Records to release the record. Pre-orders and new music will be announced in the coming weeks.
Unlike their other bands, Arcadea uses only keyboards in a unique blend of crushing, organic drums and psychedelic synthesizers. The music is at once electronic but not electronica, synthetic but not processed, heavy but not metal.
The album envisions a future 5 billion years from now, where the impending collision of galaxies creates a new order of planets. Where cold, distant moons pledge alliance to new suns and expanding gas giants implode into black holes. Ancient drones, forever adrift, record toxic tales of love between dying stars. Where lifeforms in suspended animation, dream among the ice rings of Saturn and cosmic war wages among gods and planets. It is in this universe that Arcadea reign supreme as the last surviving space wizards since the final extinction.
Legendary Misfits Guitarist Doyle Wolfgang Von Frankenstein continues his domination with the launching of Abominate The World Tour 2017 with Davey Suicide. Launching June 1st in Raleigh, NC, the tour will wind south into Florida and Louisiana, then into California before heading East to finish in Niagra Falls, NY.
Abominate The World Tour 2017 Dates:
06/01 @ The Maywood – Raleigh, NC
06/02 @ Ground Zero – Spartansburg, SC
06/03 @ Masquerade – Atlanta, GA
06/04 @ Nighthawks – Jacksonville, FL
06/05 @ Respectables – West Palm Beach, FL
06/06 @ The Haven – Winter Park, FL
06/07 @ The Orpheum – Tampa, FL
06/08 @ Southpark Music Hall – New Orleans, LA
06/10 @ The Rock Box – San Antonio, TX
06/11 @ Trees – Dallas, TX
06/12 @ Come And Take It Live – Austin, TX
06/1 @ Scout Bar – Houston, TX
06/14 @ Thunder Alley – Oklahoma City, OK
06/16 @ Club Red – Mesa, AZ
06/17 @ Brick by Brick – San Diego, CA
06/18 @ Malone’s – Santa Ana, CA
06/19 @ Beauty Bar – Las Vegas, NV
06/20 @ Liquid Joe’s – Salt Lake City, UT
06/21 @ Sunshine Studios – Colorado Springs, CO
06/22 @ Aftershock – Merriam, KS
06/23 @ RT Quinnians – Duluth, MN
06/24 @ The Reverb – Waterloo, IA
06/25 @ Home Bar – Arlington Heights, IL
06/26 @ Frankie’s – Toledo, OH
06/28 @ Dingbatz – Clifton, NJ
06/29 @ Evening Star Hall – Niagra Falls, NY
KORN, FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH, A DAY TO REMEMBER, STONE SOUR, HALESTORM,
LEAD LINEUP OF MORE THAN TWO DOZEN BANDS
TICKETS ON SALE APRIL 21 WITH PRESALE STARTING APRIL 19
High Elevation Rock Festival, fueled by Monster Energy, returns to Fiddler’s Green Amphitheatre presented by Subaru just outside Denver, Colorado, with an extra night of music – Friday night, September 22 and Saturday, September 23. After its one-day debut in 2016, High Elevation comes back bigger and better in 2017 with a lineup of more than two dozen bands, led by Korn,Five Finger Death Punch, A Day To Remember, Stone Sour, Halestorm and more.
Presale tickets for High Elevation Rock Festival, as well as hotel and VIP packages, will be available starting Wednesday, April 19 at 10:00 AM MDT at www.HighElevationFestival.com. Visit the High Elevation social media pages for a password to purchase presale tickets. The public onsale begins Friday, April 21 at 10:00 AM MDT at www.HighElevationFestival.com.
The full lineup for High Elevation is as follows: Korn,Five Finger Death Punch, A Day To Remember, Stone Sour, Halestorm, In This Moment, Steel Panther, Black Veil Brides, Asking Alexandria, Starset, P.O.D., All That Remains, Beartooth, Avatar,Red Sun Rising, Radkey, While She Sleeps, Letters From The Fire, DED, Palaye Royale, Badflower and more bands to be announced in the coming weeks.
“After an incredible inaugural event last year, we decided to turn it up a notch in 2017 and expand High Elevation to two days,” comments Joe Litvag, Executive Producer of the festival for AEG Presents. “Now we’ve got 25 of the very best-in-class artists like Korn, Five Finger Death Punch, and Black Veil Brides performing more than 18 hours of music for the hard rock fans of the Rocky Mountain region to celebrate!”
New to the 2017 festival is an exclusive VIP experience in Marjorie Park, on the North side of the amphitheatre. Amenities in this lounge include shade, seating areas, premium food and beverage for purchase, and private restrooms. Marjorie Park VIP passes will be included with certain ticket packages and available while supplies last as an upgrade on all ticket types.
All tickets for High Elevation Rock Festival include admission for both Friday night and Saturday. Ticket prices are as follows:
General Admission Pit (includes Marjorie Park VIP Access and Premier Parking): $225
General Admission Seated (Sections 1 & 2): $129
General Admission Lawn: $99
Marjorie Park VIP Upgrades (which include VIP Access and Premier Parking) for General Admission Seated and Lawn tickets will be available at checkout for $50 while supplies last. A limited number of General Admission Lawn Ticket 4-Packs will be available for $356.
High Elevation two-person (Silver) and four-person (Gold) hotel packages will also be available. All hotel packages include accommodations for Friday and Saturday nights, Friday and Saturday admission to the festival, access to the Marjorie Park VIP area, Premier Parking, and a $25 merchandise voucher which each ticket. For more details, visit www.HighElevationFestival.com.
General Admission ticket discounts will be available for active military through High Elevation Rock Festival partner GovX (www.govx.com).
High Elevation Rock Festival is produced by AEG Presents, producers of Rock On The Range, Monster Energy Carolina Rebellion, Rocklahoma, Rockfest, Northern Invasion, River City Rockfest, Revolution Rock Festival and other U.S. rock festivals.
High Elevation is proud to be fueled by Monster Energy.
Fiddler’s Green Amphitheatre presented by Subaru is located at 6350 Greenwood Plaza Boulevard in Greenwood Village, CO, just outside Denver. For more information on the venue, visit: www.fiddlersgreenamp.com.
“If Katniss Everdeen was re-imagined as a goth and a Gundam pilot waging a one-woman war to free Panem from ghoulish monsters as big as the sky, Toronto’s The Birthday Massacre would be uniquely suited to pen the score. And who wouldn’t want to watch that movie?” – Vanyaland
“Darkly lush, dancepop delight.” – All Music Guide
“Amid all the talented and adventurous bands of the second New Wave explosion, The Birthday Massacre is one of the best kept secrets.” – Jersey Beat
On June 9, 2017, Metropolis recording artists THE BIRTHDAY MASSACRE will release UNDER YOUR SPELL, their seventh release. These 11 songs reveal a side of the Canadian band that audiences may not have seen before. Proving to be the band’s most intimate and emotive record to date, Under Your Spell is a captivating hybrid of 80’s, electronica, and aggressive guitars, fused with dark, cinematic melodic progressions, blending the expansive breadth of The Birthday Massacre’s signature sound, creating a deeply personal, immersive collection of songs.
In addition, the band has announced a North American tour that kicks off on May 18th at Toronto’s The Opera House and circles the continent, hitting cities such as Chicago, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Dallas, Orlando, NYC and Boston. (full dates below)
Driven by band’s signature, unique blend of spiraling synth melodies, walls of guitar, and evocative vocals, Under Your Spell hits all the bases that audiences have come to reliably expect from the band – songs that range from dark, aggressive anthems to danceable, pretty pop – and every shade in between.
There is a rawness to the emotion that is expressed through this album, an openness and vulnerability that perhaps feels new for the listener. It becomes clearer than ever through this release of the tight bond that exists between the band, and their willingness to explore heartbreak and loss together. With these songs, they have entered the darkness of the most fragile emotions, and come back with a cohesive and detailed portrait of music that captures both the anger and the hope that exist within a moment in time.
The Birthday Massacre continue to make the music that is so very unique to them. Once again, they have managed to create an album that somehow feels so familiar, yet challenges the listener to continue alongside them on their ever-changing, ever-growing journey.
THE BIRTHDAY MASSACRE‘s Under Your Spell Tour
May 18: Toronto, CAN @ The Opera House
‘May 19: Detroit Mi @ Magic Stick
May 20: Chicago, IL @ Bottom Lounge
May 21: Minneapolis, MN @ The Cabooze
May 22: St. Louis, MO @ The Ready Room
May 23: Lawrence, KS @ Granada Theater
May 25: Denver, CO @ Marquis Theater
May 26: Salt Lake City @ The Complex
May 28: Vancouver, BC @ Venue
May 29: Seattle, WA @ El Corazon
May 31: Portland, OR @ Hawthorne Theatre
June 1: San Francisco, CA @ Slim’s
June 3: Hollywood, CA @ The Roxy Theatre
June 4: Pomona, Ca @ Glasshouse
June 5: Scottsdale, AZ @ Pub Rock
June 6: El Paso, TX @ Tricky Falls
June 8: San Antonio, TX @ Paper Tiger
June 9: Dallas, TX @ Gas Monkey Bar & Grill
June 10: Houston, TX @ Scout Bar
June 12: Tampa, FL @ The Orpheum
June 13: Orlando, FL @ The Social
June 14: Atlanta, GA @ The Masquerade-Heaven
June 16: Baltimore, MD @ Baltimore Sound Stage
June 17: Philadelphia, PA @ Dracula’s Ball / Trocadero Theatre (TBM Only)
June 18: Asbury Park, NJ @ The Stone Pony
June 19: New York, NY @ Webster Hall (Marlin Room)
Issue one of Claudio Sanchez’s comic series/space odyssey, The Amory Wars: Good Apollo, I’m Burning Star IV was released today via Evil Ink Comics/Boom! Studios. The 12-issue sci-fi series is the 3rd in a line of comics that follow the story arc from Sanchez’s band, Coheed and Cambria’s concept albums. The new series loosely follows the lyrics and tone of their massive selling 2005 album, Good Apollo, I’m Burning Star IV: From Fear Through the Eyes of Madness (Columbia), and elaborates on the graphic novel of the same name which was released as a companion piece to the album on it’s original release. Purchase the first issue now at http://www.evilinkcomics.com/.
The story of Good Apollo flows around protagonist Claudio Kilgannon (son of Coheed and Cambria) who until now has been mostly in hiding since the death of his parents; his advancing physical powers have drawn him out. It’s becoming clear to Kilgannon and those around him that the he is one mentioned in the prophecies, sent by God to destroy the universe he lives in because too many mistakes were made by the elite. But to Kilgannon, none of this makes any sense. Ambellina, the blue-skinned fallen Prise who’s mission it is to watch over him – helps guide him on the decisions he has in front of him.
Evil Tri-Mage Wilhelm Ryan is out to stop Kilgannon, and imprison every last human living in Heaven’s fence, or worse, steal their souls. “Good Apollo..” introduces a character that crosses the fictional plane of the series: the “Writing Writer” Ryder, the alleged creator of these worlds, whose heartbreak in life is beginning to affect the fictional story, and causing him to lose control of his characters to their own free will.
Claudio Sanchez, with the help of wife, writer Chondra Echert, veteran comic artist Rags Morales (Action Comics, Identity Crisis) and colorist Emilio Lopez have delivered a eye popping, complex thriller for both long time fans to delve deep into the Coheed/Amory Wars mythos as well as a smooth entry point for new riders to hop on the train.
Coheed and Cambria have always done things in a grandiose way, and this time is no different. The comic release, though years in the making, drops the very same month they embark on the 6 week “Neverender GAIBSIV tour, performing the progressive juggernaut of an album that inspired it, Good Apollo, I’m Burning Star IV, in its entirety across the US and Europe. They are also set to release the vinyl for the first time, which will include a Record Store Day exclusive color, a tour version, and a web exclusive version available April 28 via http://www.coheedandcambria.com/.
The upcoming Neverender GAIBSIV tour will be supported by The Dear Hunter, and will include performances at festivals including Welcome To Rockville, Las Rageous, Carolina Rebellion and Rock on the Range.
Coheed & Cambria North American Tour Dates:
April 11 – Seattle, WA – The Showbox (SOLD OUT)
April 13 – Portland, OR – Roseland Theater (SOLD OUT)
April 14 – Oakland, CA – Fox Theater
April 15 – Los Angeles, CA – Hollywood Palladium
April 17 – Santa Ana, CA – The Observatory
April 18 – San Diego, CA – Observatory North Park (SOLD OUT)
April 19 – Tempe, AZ – The Marquee
April 21 – Las Vegas, NV – Las Rageous Festival
April 22 – Salt Lake City, UT – The Complex
April 23 – Denver, CO – Fillmore Auditorium
April 25 – Austin, TX – Stubbs BBQ
April 26 – Dallas, TX – House of Blues (SOLD OUT)
April 27 – Houston, TX – House of Blues (SOLD OUT)
April 29 – Jacksonville, FL – Welcome To Rockville
April 30 – St. Petersburg, FL – Jannus Live (SOLD OUT)
May 2 – Atlanta, GA – Tabernacle (SOLD OUT)
May 3 – Nashville, TN – Marathon Music Works
May 5 – New York, NY – Terminal 5 (SOLD OUT)
May 6 – Silver Springs, MD – Fillmore (SOLD OUT)
May 7 – Concord, NC – Carolina Rebellion
May 9 – Boston, MA – Blue Hills Bank Pavilion
May 10 – Philadelphia, PA – Fillmore (SOLD OUT)
May 11 – Royal Oak, MI – Royal Oak Music Theatre (SOLD OUT)
May 13 – Minneapolis, MN – First Ave (SOLD OUT)
May 15 – St Louis, MO – Pageant
May 16 – Kansas City, MO – Arrest Bank Theater at the Midland
May 17 – Pittsburgh, PA – Stage AE Outdoors
May 19 – Chicago, IL – Aragon Ballroom
May 20 – Columbus, OH – Rock on the Range (SOLD OUT)
An album review on The Maine’s 6th full album Lovely, Little, Lonely.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jPOzNR79xmM
https://vimeo.com/212275942
Text Review:
While a lot of indy and alt rock bands get big through mainstream attention and jumping to a big label, there are some bands that spread almost completely through word of mouth until just about everyone has heard the name in one form or another. There is a massive amount of consistent work to get attention that way and for word to spread, but it’s been proven to work for many bands. The Maine, not from Maine as many believe but actually from Arizona, are a band who got their attention from their name spreading after touring with bigger bands until they were followed by thousands of fans. Now ten years after the band’s formation comes their sixth full album Lovely, Little, Lonely being produced entirely on their own.
According to The Maine, the new album was written with the intent to push their own boundaries and create something out of a comfort zone. Traveling between New York and California for the writing process the band wanted to make something that listeners can connect with. In an interview online with The Prelude Press, Kennedy Brock said: “This record is an emotional rollercoaster and I think there is a healthy amount of the ups and downs to be taken from it. I want this record to be there when you need it. Happy or sad and everything in between.”
One attribute that I have always placed with The Maine is their ability to create a unique rhythm and background to their songs. The stage is setup perfectly with the mood and style all for the standout elements to take charge. Whether it’s their slower and more peaceful tracks or the more energetic ones that resemble the days of summer in teen movies, you can hear a strong base in each song they create. It’s overlooked by many bands who just want to blow out ear drums and go straight for a hook, but The Maine take their time and set up a base well.
“Bad Behavior” is the energetic alt rock single that is guaranteed to be on a lot of college girls summer playlists. The guitar riffs start the track strong while the backbeat and rhythm is mellow enough to let John O’Callaghan’s voice stand out. It’s simple but easy to listen to and sounds like a Warped Tour anthem. Like “Bad Behavior” there are other tracks that have that energy on top of a good rhythm like “Black Butterflies & Déjà Vu” and the album opener “Don’t Come Down”. On the flip side there are slower and more calming tracks including the three broken up title tracks “Lovely”, “Little” and “Lonely” which seem like connected interludes that sound great but leave you wanting much more as they are so short. The deeper and softer sounding tracks on Lovely, Little, Lonely I think have the most replay value. The more energetic singles on this album aren’t bad but they are admittedly a bit forgettable. Tracks like “Lost in Nostalgia” and “I Only Wanna Talk To You” which are back to back later in the album give much more depth and feel like the real songs that could connect with just about anyone.
“Lost In Nostalgia”, the three title tracks, these songs all feel like something not only unique but somehow inspiring to listen to. I understand the statement from Kennedy Brock about being an emotional roller coaster and these songs thanks to the music from the rhythm guitar and bass are the reason for that. On the lyric side there is a lot to take in and you can tell that there is meaning in most of these songs, but it’s some of the more upbeat single style tracks that feel the most lacking. They aren’t bad in any way, but there isn’t much appeal to them. “Do You Remember”, “Taxi” and “Don’t Come Down” all have that feeling. There are still high moments in some of the energy however.
The Maine have a big underground following for a reason and they have proven they definitely know how to play and perform a great live show. While this album is good I feel that the strongest points of it are the quitter ones AND the ones in the background on the lower half of the songs. The higher end with the vocals and guitar aren’t bad, but they overshadow some gorgeous work that really should get more attention. Overall, Lovely, Little, Lonely should make fans of The Maine happy and give them more of a reason to connect with them. The pros definitely outweigh the cons and even though there are some tracks that may not register, there is still a lot to appreciate on this album that you need to hear to fully appreciate.
San Diego, CA – April 3, 2017 – Rock fans across North America can look forward to seeing SWITCHFOOT and LIFEHOUSE together for the first time on the “Looking for Summer” Tour, delivering 30+ shows to venues across the U.S. and Canada. The tour kicks off on July 23 at the Fillmore Auditorium in Denver, CO and will run into the fall, culminating at The Masonic in San Francisco on September 10. Up-and-coming songstress Brynn Elliott will open every night of the tour. For additional information and a full list of upcoming dates, please see below or visit: www.LookingForSummerTour.com.
On the upcoming tour, the band shares: “We are amped to announce that we are going on tour with LIFEHOUSE for the first time ever. We’re calling it the ‘Looking for Summer’ Tour and we can’t wait to sing these songs with you.”
Pre-sales for the SWITCHFOOT and LIFEHOUSE fan clubs begin today as early as 11am local, with additional pre-sales rolling throughout the week. General on-sale begins Friday, April 7 @ 10am local.
Formed in San Diego in 1996, SWITCHFOOT is Jon Foreman (vocals, guitar), Tim Foreman (bass), Jerome Fontamillas (keyboard, guitar), Drew Shirley (guitar), and Chad Butler (drums). Since their start, the band has sold over 5.7 million copies worldwide of their first nine studio albums (including their 2003 double-platinum breakthrough The Beautiful Letdown and 2009’s Grammy Award-winning Hello Hurricane), racked up a string of Alternative radio hit singles, and performed sold-out world tours with over 4 million concert tickets worldwide.
SWITCHFOOT released their latest album, Where The Light Shines Through, on July 8th, 2016 via Vanguard Records. Where The Light Shines Through is the band’s tenth album and the first since 2014’s highly acclaimed Fading West. The album was self-produced in collaboration with John Fields, who helmed the multi-platinum breakthrough TheBeautiful Letdown.
Beyond their career achievements, SWITCHFOOT has also been active in a variety of philanthropic efforts, raising over a million dollars to aid kids in their community through the band’s own Bro-Am Foundation, a long-running annual benefit surf contest and concert that’s held every summer in Encinitas, CA. $1 of every ticket sale will be donated to SWITCHFOOT’sBRO-AM Foundation providing services to underprivileged and disadvantaged youth. They’ve also maintained a deep commitment to a variety of humanitarian causes, lending their support to such worthy organizations as CURE International, DATA, the ONE Campaign, Habitat for Humanity, Invisible Children, and To Write Love on Her Arms.
