Since the start of the band over 10 years ago, these guys have been almost constantly touring and that is audible in their work being more mature, more experienced and more firm than the last full length album. There are 11 songs on this album and although the music of Carousel Kings is in its basics pop punk, there is so much more now in their music than merely that. There is also alternative indie rock, emo punk, even good old pop melodies layered like fine sugar over a nice cake. The melodies are beautiful and I just love how this band combines all the elements into one great end product being an album that makes you happy when listening and I want to believe that the band appreciates that fact. The songs that I would like to recommend from this record as being somehow above the rest of other material, are Lock Meowt and Code Breaker(Smile), also check out the videos made for both songs. Nice one.
Victory Records used to stand for brutal and also metalic sounding hardcore bands when I was a kid growing up in the mid 90-ies. They released records from some really awesome bands that were ahead of their time like Earth Crisis, Snapcase, Strife… Today, Victory continues to carry on their own path, releasing interesting bands from the underground, maybe not all hardcore, but they kept their hardcore roots and expanded to more musically varied style remaining in the underground.
Broadside are hailing from Richmond, USA and this is their brand new seven inch single containing two songs. The music of these guys could be categorized as pop/punkrock. Empty is a gentle song, just made for daydreaming and carries in itself a haunted melody that somehow stays with you all through the day never leaving your ear. It is pretty atmospheric song. King Of Nothing is a bit harder song, carrying more punkrock and even melodic hardcore elements in the song structure. Back then 20 years ago, I would say, geet ouut and only laughed at this music being ignorant hardcore kid growing up. Now in my 40-ies, I love this one. Well written, well played and it is really a pleasure having listening to this fine record. Get your copy!
Los Angeles rockers DEAD GIRLS ACADEMY are premiering their most compelling and euphoric video to date, “Far Away.” Their ode to mortality faces the question of life and death, and analyzes a reflective conversation in the mind of vocalist Michael Orlando. “I believe the imagery in this video will resonate with a lot of people,” Orlando states. “Not only does it deal with longing and loss, but with mental illness. Songs should make you feel something and the music video should bring that feeling to life.”
“’Far Away’ hits the heart strings,” adds Orlando. “This song is intended to remind you of the ones you love, both in longing and loss. I’ve had many friends cry listening to the track and it was ultimately clear that it sends a powerful message. Being a touring musician this song hits home and takes its toll on missing my loved ones. So much time and energy is spent chasing my dream that I sometimes forget there is another world going on all around.”
Catch DEAD GIRLS ACADEMY as the band continues their current tour with John 5 and Jared James Nichols. The tour wraps up April 11 in San Diego, and the band returns to the summer festival circuit beginning May 4 at Welcome To Rockville in Jacksonville, FL.
DEAD GIRLS ACADEMY On Tour
MARCH
5 Austin, TX @ Come And Take It Live
6 Dallas, TX @ Trees
7 Oklahoma City, OK @ 89th Street
9 Indianapolis, IN @ HI-FI Indy
10 Akron, OH @ The Empire Concert Club
12 Sellersville, PA @ Sellersville Theater
13 New York, NY @ Iridium
14 Poughkeepsie, NY @ The Chance
15 Teaneck, NJ @ Debonair Music Hall
16 Hampton, NH @ Wallys Pub
17 Lebanon, NH @ Lebanon Opera House
18 New Bedford, MA @ Greasy Luck
20 Québec, Canada @ L’ANTI
21 Montreal, Canada @ Piranha Bar
22 Ottawa, Canada @ The Brass Monkey
23 Toronto, Canada @ Lees Place
24 London, Canada @ Rum Runners
26 Thunder Bay, Canada @ Crocks
27 Winnipeg, Canada @ Pyramid Cabaret
28 Regina, Canada @ The Exchange
29 Calgary, Canada @ Dickens
30 Edmonton, Canada @ The Starlit Room
31 Vancouver, Canada @ Ricshaw Theater
APRIL
2 Seattle, WA @ The Crocodile
3 Portland, OH @ Star Theater
4 Redding, CA @ The Dip
5 Sacramento, CA @ Holy Diver
6 Hollywood, CA @ Whisky A Go-Go
7 Anaheim, CA @ The Parish @ HOB
11 Las Vegas, CA @ Count’s Vamp’d
14 San Diego, CA @ Brick By Brick
MAY
4 – Jacksonville, FL – Welcome To Rockville Festival
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