This past weekend we had the chance to see our favorite rockers, Cherri Bomb return to the stage at the Troubadour in Hollywood. One thing is for sure, they completely rocked the place. These four amazing musicians may be young, but their talent far exceeds their years. Their set not included a few awesome covers and fan favorites but some very new originals that were spectacular. They put on a complete stage performance after a brief set change and had the crowd fully engaged.
It is wonderful to see a band put such attention into the song production with elements of character, costume, design and unwavering stage presence. Each one of these four, boldly shine with their charismatic and magnetic personalities. They were completely in command of the audience as everyone was help captive by their performance. I can’t wait for everyone to see this band when they set out on another tour.
Rena Lovelis
Nia Lovelis
Miranda Miller
Casey Moreta
We had the chance to chat with them prior to their set and were ecstatic to hear that they are currently in the studio working on their new music. We always have a fun time with this band and are pleased to bring you our Interview No. 2.
Make sure to stay up to date on their latest news by visiting their social media sites. You don’t want to miss them the next time they perform. Check out a slide show of photos by Rockin Ryan from their set here:
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Make sure to pick up their album, This is The End of Control, available here on iTunes.
Earlier this year, we told you about an amazing new artist that from the first moment I heard his voice, I was held captive by his sweet passionate voice. The man behind that voice….Roméo Testa. His voice was magical, filled with such passion and yet maintains a serene vulnerability. You can’t help be mesmerized by him and you are fully engaged as his words touch your heart and his song dances around you. Roméo Testa began his passion in music at the young age of 7 when he took up the violin and the guitar at age 8. He then went on to learn other instruments, and over the years began his incredible journey into singing and songwriting. His style can be classified as acoustic rock or folk rock, but is definitely not limited to there.
His songwriting skills are brilliant, as he is in the caliber of such great musicians like Ray LaMontagne, John Mayer or Jason Mraz. Yes, he is just that talented, give him a listen and you will soon agree. Check out his song, With You:
We had the opportunity to chat with Roméo and are pleased to bring that interview to you here:
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Music Junkie Press: First Roméo, we must congratulate you on the your song Light It Up as it is now featured in 7 UP commercial and everyone is getting hooked on it, perfect summer song! How did that come about for you?
Roméo: Thank you!! I’m really stoked on it! The label brought it to the table a couple months ago, and it just came to fruition. I was super lucky for this opportunity ’cause most of the time newer artists aren’t used for big tv spots like this.
Music Junkie Press:How has it been to see your song featured on the commercial and literally become the soundtrack of so many people’s summer this year?
Roméo: It incredible. I never thought I’d be in this place, so everything that’s happening is a total trip.
Music Junkie Press: Your EP The End has been getting a lot of attention and your song With You is really one of my favorites. You capture emotion in your words and translate it so well through your songs. Can you tell me more about the inspiration behind With You?
Roméo: The story behind “With You” is actually my favorite to tell. Basically I was in London one day and was staying right by Hyde Park. I took the wrong bus and ended up on the complete opposite side of the park – no phone, no money – so I just walked. My girlfriend’s dad is from the UK, and she has lived in London on a few different occasions, and I was there seeing all of these things that reminded me so much of her. So I pretty much started with a hum, and by the time I got back to my apartment, there I had half the song. After that I took it to one of my co-writers, Eg White, and we finished it an hour later!
Music Junkie Press:That is an amazing story and you do a beautiful job at bringing that to life in your song. Also, do you have a particular songwriting process?
Roméo: Not really. All that matters to me is that there are strong melodies and good lyrical content, so I just write till the song feels right to me!
Music Junkie Press:What are you currently working on?
Roméo: I’m working on my full length album right now, just trying to write the last of the songs.
Music Junkie Press: We know you play shows in Southern California and we are hoping to get out there soon but do you have any NorCal shows planned soon or a tour?
Roméo: Not yet! I do hope to get on a tour soon, and it’d be great to just tour the whole west coast!
Music Junkie Press:We will be patiently waiting and excited for you to head out on tour. If we could peak into your Ipod, what artist or song might we be most surprised at finding in there?
Roméo: Ha, oh god! I listen to a lot of random things. I got a lot of Big Pun which probably sounds random for the type of artist I am, Die Antwoord, Sinatra, but I think the song on my ipod that is the most random Burning Up by The Jonas Brothers…but that’s a story for another day.
Music Junkie Press: When you aren’t writing or performing, what do you like to do in your off time?
Roméo: Music and reading. I’m really boring but, I’m lucky because my job is also my hobby, so music is just my 24/7 thing.
Music Junkie Press:If you could collaborate with any one on a song, who might it be?
Roméo: I’d love to sing with Lauryn Hill. I think she is one of the greatest songwriters ever.
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We really look forward to what Roméo has in store for us. This talented young musician has quite a career ahead of him. Make sure to visit his social media sites so you can stay up to date on his latest news.
We have been featuring the bands from Saturday night at the Troubadour which was the CD release show of Diamond Lane. Make sure to ready our features on all the bands; The Book of Curtis, Bad Romantics, Love and a .38, and Diamond Lane. Now we are ready to share with you our feature of Delta Rose. Delta Rose had the last spot of the night for the record release party of Diamond Lane but that didn’t stop them from coming out and delivering a smokin set of rock and roll infused with blues and a groove that gets into your soul!
With there being a late start, Delta Rose played a shorter set which left me wanting so much more as they did a kick ass set! One thing is for sure, this band is one of the best live bands out there. They are such a young band but have showmanship that is well beyond their years. While many young bands are out there creating music that sounds as if it is a carbon copy of eachother, Delta Rose is creating their own style of music. It is pure blues and rock n roll and it is addictive. They played a couple of their new songs in their set including one of my faves, 10 years. Spencer put down his guitar and gave us a special treat as he played the keys. It was amazing to watch Delta Rose perform and even more so when I looked down to see Dizzy Reed in attendance as he watched their performance. Rock and Roll Hall of Fame legend Dizzy Reed plays keyboard on their song, 10 Years. Another highlight of their set is when they played One To Many. That song is an energy inducer and has one of the catchiest choruses out today. We were singing along as loud as we could.
They have a new 6 song EP that they are finishing up and we can’t wait for you to hear it. To all the people who are crying out for new music and to bring rock and roll back to the forefront, Delta Rose is the answer to your rock and roll prayers. Their new album shows how much this band has grown in 7 years, each one perfecting their own art and have mastered their own style. As I have said before, You can feel the passion in their songs as one message rings true…. These boys are ready to ROCK! Check out the slide show of photos from Rockin Ryan here:
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From the studio to the band, there is quite an amazing amount of talent put into this stellar album. The album was recorded at the legendary NRG Studios, mixed by Steve Hardy (Blue October, Vertical Horizon, Joe Bonamassa, and many more), mastered by iconic Howie Weinberg (Nirvana, Ramones, Pantera, and many, many more). The album is produced by Bill Schleifer and Isaac Hasson. It truly is a work of art and we are even treated to Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Dizzy Reed (Guns n Roses) who plays keyboards on their song 10 Long Years. The album is filled with smoking guitar solos, cool group chants, vibrant blues licks, solid drumming, infectious basslines and the most captivating and edgy yet sweet as honey vocals you will ever hear. Delta Rose’s new album has definitely polished and perfected true rock and roll.
You can check out our interviews with Delta Rose from our recent posts here. They are definitely one of the hardest working bands in Los Angeles as they perform as often as they can. It is in their blood to perform as these guys definitely belong on stage and they put on a show that has you begging for more.. They have one of the best live shows out in the music scene today! Also check out the bad ass tribute video that Rockin Ryan put together which features footage and photos from their set the last time we saw them at the Troubadour:
We will see when we can bring you more details about a release date or track listings. For now, visit their social media sites, pick up their current self titled EP which is available on Itunes, and crank up DELTA ROSE!
What a weekend it has been! We went down to Southern California to cover the CD Release show of hard rockers, Diamond Lane. What an amazing night it was, all the bands were exceptional and it was a complete night of Rock n Roll. Make sure to check out our features on all the bands; Love and a .38, The Book of Curtis, Bad Romantics and Delta Rose.The event was held at the Troubadour and was put on by Lara Gladstone Presents and Diamond Lane were releasing their new CD, Terrorizer. They performed a KICK ASS, balls to the wall, straight up rock n roll show! It was intense.
Diamond Lane is
Brandon Baumann – Lead Vocals
Jarret Reis -Lead Guitar
Ray Zhang – Lead Bass
Frankie Lindia – Lead Guitar Dos
Dave Vandigitty – Lead Drums
This was the first time I had the opportunity to catch Diamond Lane, live and I have been looking forward to it for a while now and knew it was going to be a great show. They exceeded my expectations and delivered a high energetic, adrenaline fueled set. The stage presence of each member is truly a treat to see. Each one feeding off the energy of the crowd as they continued to fire up the room with their intense sound. Brandon on vocals was powerful and is the perfect frontman. He engages the audience and captivates them as he belts out Sebastian Bach-esque rock screams. They have such a great sound, it is the perfect mix of heavy metal and hard rock. They remind me of a young Skid Row/Slaughter combination but not in a dated sound, much more fresh and new. Exactly, the perfect blend to get your fix of music!
You can check out Rockin Ryan’s photos of their set here:
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Also make sure to pick up their new CD, Terrorizer which is available everywhere now! We played it 4 times on our drive back from Los Angeles and by the time we got home we were singing along to The Enemy, Slow Destruction, Drift, Kiss The Ring and many more. We will be bringing you a complete album review later this week. So head over to iTunes and pick up yours today! Also, Diamond Lane will be playing at the House of Blues in Anaheim on Saturday, May 24th! We hope to see you all THERE!!! Visit their Facebook page for more details.
Check out the video for their track The Enemy which is off Terrorizer.
Just last month we told you about an amazing hard rock band from Los Angeles, Diamond Lane.This bad ass band delivers a blend of Heavy Metal and Hard Rock with a modernized style. Diamond Lane is
Brandon Baumann – Lead Vocals
Jarret Reis -Lead Guitar
Ray Zhang – Lead Bass
Frankie Lindia – Lead Guitar Dos
Dave Vandigitty – Lead Drums
They have a new full length album, Terrorizer and is set to release this Saturday, May 10th. The band will be performing at their album release party this Saturday at The Troubadour in Hollywood. We will be heading down there to bring you full coverage of this exciting show. Make sure to pick up your tickets and join us at the show. You can also head over to iTunes and pre-order the album. To get you ready for the new album, take a look at their newly released video for their track The Enemy which is off Terrorizer.
So make sure to visit Diamond Lane on their social media sites and mark May 10th on your calendar!
Get ready for the return of Delta Rose to the Troubadour in Hollywood on May 10th. They are going to be there for the CD release show of Diamond Lane and they always deliver a 100% intense ROCK N ROLL performance that is not to be missed! We recently told you about their new album they are working on. It is going to blow your mind! I had a chance to take a listen and I am telling you, get ready, strap your boots on and hold on tight because these boys are going to rock your world.
They have a new 6 song EP that they are finishing up and it is stellar, from start to finish. In a time when the lines of rock and roll have been blurred by genres, cores, subcores, crossovers, and so much more, Delta Rose answers my need for true rock and roll. Their rock and roll is infused with blues and groove that there is no way, you can listen to them and stand still. You just have to get up on your foot and move. This album shows how much this band has grown in 7 years, each one perfecting their own art and have mastered their own style. You can feel the passion in their songs as one message rings true…. These boys want to ROCK!
From the studio to the band, there is quite an amazing amount of talent put into this stellar album. The album was recorded at the legendary NRG Studios, mixed by Steve Hardy (Blue October, Vertical Horizon, Joe Bonamassa, and many more), mastered by iconic Howie Weinberg (Nirvana, Ramones, Pantera, and many, many more). The album is produced by Bill Schleifer and Isaac Hasson. It truly is a work of art and we are even treated to Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Dizzy Reed (Guns n Roses) who plays keyboards on their song 10 Long Years.
The album is filled with smoking guitar solos, cool group chants, vibrant blues licks, solid drumming, infectious basslines and the most captivating and edgy yet sweet as honey vocals you will ever hear. Delta Rose’s new album has definitely polished and perfected true rock and roll.
You can check out our interviews with Delta Rose from our recent posts here. For now, make sure to pick up your tickets for their show at the Troubadour and join us as these guys keep Rock and Roll Alive. You can visit the FB Events Page for more details on the show. They are definitely one of the hardest working bands in Los Angeles as they perform as often as they can. It is in their blood to perform as these guys definitely belong on stage and they put on a show that has you begging for more.. They have one of the live shows out in the music scene today! Also check out the bad ass tribute video that Rockin Ryan put together which features footage and photos from their set the last time we saw them at the Troubadour:
We will see when we can bring you more details about a release date or track listings. For now, visit their social media sites, pick up their current self titled EP which is available on Itunes, and crank up DELTA ROSE!
I love all styles of music but sometimes something new comes along and I just have to secretly scream inside because I am truly excited! That is exactly what happened when I found, or should I say, they found me, with Diamond Lane. Diamond Lane is a bad ass band from Los Angeles and you can describe them as a blend of Heavy Metal and Hard Rock with a modernized style. Diamond Lane is
Brandon Baumann – Lead Vocals
Jarret Reis -Lead Guitar
Ray Zhang – Lead Bass
Frankie Lindia – Lead Guitar Dos
Dave Vandigitty – Lead Drums
They have a new full length album coming out called Terrorizer set to release in May and it is fierce from start to finish! You are going to LOVE THIS! The first song I played was The Enemy and it just came in strong and full of energy. Brandon’s vocals remind me of early Sebastian Bach amid blazing guitars that feed your need for shred and riffs, and top it off with sweet basslines. The precision drumming is prominent without being overbearing, just the perfect amount of everything to come together and deliver their Hard Rock Edge.
The album continues on with smoking song after song. It is hard to pick a standout one since they each are just as incredible. Kiss the Ring highlights Dave’s drumming on the intro and then takes you into a cool backing vocal chant that will have you with your fist in the air, then you get a steamy guitar solo. Definitely one of my favorites!
Hopeless Romantic teases you with a ballad intro and then raises the bar into heavy Alice in Chains vibe and powerful vocals grab a hold of you, then you are fully engulfed into a guitar frenzy of shred and riffs once again. It is magnificently done. The last song is Drift and it is the perfect ending to this musical treasure. It is as if you are saying goodbye to your good friend after an incredible night of partying and you each take your different paths to maybe once meet again. You trek off on into that journey and just as you are slowly walking away, you get that rush, or flood of intensity to remind you. It picks right back up and is the ideal closure to the album.
This album is going to be a must have and is set to release on May 10th. If you are in the Southern California area, I hope you join us as we head down for their CD Release Show at The Troubadour. You will be able to pick up your new copy of “Terrorizer” and then you can crank it up loud! Set to also play that evening are some of our other favorite bands like Delta Rose, Love and a .38 and Bad Romantics. Definitely a night of KILLER MUSIC and one NOT TO MISS! We will see if we can bring you an interview with Diamond Lane and of course a full recap of the show.
So make sure to visit Diamond Lane on their social media sites and mark May 10th on your calendar! I will leave you with a couple videos from Diamond Lane‘s Saphire EP.
We told you last month about the great Los Angeles band, Fire the Animal as they performed at Lara Gladstone’s Gutter n Grinde at the Troubadour. They were amazing and delivered an energetic and charismatic set filled with an updated twist of classic rock. You can read more here. This week Fire the Animal have released a new track, She Said which they recorded and engineered themselves. It is a fun catchy upbeat song that has some great guitar work, solid hooks, and infectious classic rock style vocals. One awesome song, guys! Check it out here:
It is great and you can download the song for free by visiting their Soundcloud page: https://soundcloud.com/firetheanimal/she-said. Make sure to pick it up and then you can be cranking it up loud in your car. The song is “Do Me Like You Do” and it is one of my personal faves and it is off their EP, Quadrihead which you can pick up here. I will leave you with a tribute video by Rockin Ryan which features footage and photos of their set at the Troubadour:
Make sure to visit their social media sites so you can stay up to date on their latest news. Check out the slide show also below of photos from the Troubadour.
Los Angeles Hard rockers 9Electric have announced they will be out on tour with Powerman 5000, set to launch in April. “We are extremely excited about the upcoming tour with POWERMAN 5000,” said the band. “We know people have a lot of shows to choose from, and we promise you this will be a night to remember – 9ELECTRIC and POWERMAN 5000 are the perfect package for a killer time!” The tour is set to hit 31 cities and will be the band’s first tour since crossing North America with Static-X.
9ELECTRIC are currently putting the finishing touches on their full-length debut – ‘CONTROL’ is slated for a summer 2014 release. They have released a lyric bit in full 8-bit splendor where you can watch the band save the world from killer groupies and soul-crushing skulls. The song is “Under Attack” which is off their new album, Control. Check it out here:
If you are not familiar with 9Electric, you should be. They have successfully fused hard rock with electronic in a refreshing fashion that will have you dancing around and head bobbin at the same time. They are one of Los Angeles’s top hard rock bands and consistently packing Sunset Strip clubs and are known for their high energy performances. Hope you can catch them out on the Powerman 5000 Tour. Dates are listed below:
9ELECTRIC (with POWERMAN 5000)
APRIL
11: Costa Mesa, CA – Tiki Bar
13: Las Vegas, NV – LVCS
15: Farmington, NM – Top Deck
16: El Paso, TX – Tricky Falls
17: Abilene, TX – Lucky Mule Saloon
18: Oklahoma City, OK – The Chameleon Room
19: Lubbock, TX – Lonestar Pavilion
20: Dallas, TX – Trees
22: College Station, TX – Hurricane Harry’s
23: Beaumont, TX – The Gig
24: Houston, TX – Scout Bar
25: Austin, TX – Dirty Dog Bar
26: Keithville, LA – Woody’s
27: Longview, TX – The Leevee
29: Jacksonville, FL – Brewsters Megaplex
30: St. Petersburg, FL – The State Theatre
MAY
01: Atlanta, GA – The Masquerade
03: Springfield, VA – Empire
04: Amityville, NY – Revolution
06: Reading, PA – Reverb
07: Cleveland, OH – Agora Ballroom
08: Lousville, KY – Diamond Pub & Billiards
09: Flint, MI – The Machine Shop
10: Joliet, IL – Mojoes
13: Spring Lake Park, MN – POV’s
14: Racine, WI – Rt 20
15: Rockford, IL – District Bar And Grill
16: Waterloo, IA – Spicoli’s Grill/The Reverb Rock
17: Merriam, KS – Aftershock
18: Denver, CO – The Roxy Theatre
20: Salt Lake City, UT – Lofi Cafe
Make sure to visit their social media sites and stay up to date on their latest news. We will see if we can bring you an interview soon with 9Electric.
I wanted to share with you the amazing and alluring vocals of a young musician from Los Angeles. The first moment I heard his voice, I ran back over to the computer to get closer and re-examine who I just put on. Allow me to introduce you to Roméo Testa. His voice was magical, filled with such passion and yet maintains a serene vulnerability. You can’t help be mesmerized by him and you are fully engaged as his words touch your heart and his song dances around you. Roméo Testa began his passion in music at the young age of 7 when he took up the violin and the guitar at age 8. He then went on to learn other instruments, and over the years began his incredible journey into singing and songwriting. His style can be classified as acoustic rock or folk rock, but is definitely not limited to there.
His songwriting skills are brilliant, as he is in the caliber of such great musicians like Ray LaMontagne, John Mayer or Jason Mraz. Yes, he is just that talented, give him a listen and you will soon agree. Check out his song, With You:
With You is such a beautiful tender song that highlights his heart-felt vocals and emotionally driven lyrics. You can pick up With You which is off his EP The Endand can be purchased on Itunes here. If you are lucky enough to be in the Los Angeles area next week, I urge you to check out Roméo Testa as he performs on Tuesday March 25th at The Mint in Los Angeles. Roméo will also be performing songs off of his forthcoming album so it promises to be an unforgettable evening.
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