Author: Brandon J.

It’s bittersweet news I announce today. Well loved Orange County, CA. ska/punk band The O.C. Supertones have indeed announced their last show ever and 20th anniversary celebration of the classic album “Supertones Strike Back” taking place at Shoreline Church in San Clemente, CA. June 3rd with Pax 217 opening the show. Tickets go on sale March 17th at OCSUPERTONES.com for $20ea. There is also an awesome “Ultimate Fan Experience” ticket available for $200 that includes a whole bunch of fun activities and goodies that you can read more about below (on sale now).… Continued →

Jason Dunn (Ex-Hawk Nelson/Lights Go Down) has posted his brand new single titled “Rock Bottom” of which you can hear below. The song is available for purchase through all digital networks and streaming on Spotify. … Continued →

Check out the brand new music video from Church Tongue for their track “Acid Jesus”. The song appears on the band’s recent album “Heart Failure” , available now through Blood & Ink Records. … Continued →

I’d like to introduce our readers to a new artist by the name of Janet Blair. She just released her debut song titled “Creation’s Song” that you can listen to below. For fans of Regina Spektor, Ellie Holcomb, Florence + The Machine, and Tori Amos. Her debut “Songs for the Waiting” will release on April 7th 2017. [Facebook] … Continued →

Electro-pop and dance artist GAWVI has released his brand new single titled “God Speed” of which you can listen to below. The song features the talents of Andy Mineo and KB. The track will appear on the debut full length from GAWVI titled “We Belong” drops on March 31st through Reach Records. … Continued →

Check out the new Stranger Things inspired music video for Hearts Like Lions “It’s Not Gonna Be This Way”. The song appears on the band’s brand new album “If I Never Speak Again” available now through Tooth & Nail Records. … Continued →

G-Rock TV has just posted their latest episode online for streaming. This episode features a pretty cool Light The Way music video set to skate/surf/snow segments for their track “BRKN”. Light The Way “video” starts at 19:45. More G-Rock episodes can be found here. Enjoy! Moses Uvere & DJ OC2 from G Rock TV on Vimeo.… Continued →

I am a personal fan of the music from this So Cal. dirty blues duo named Little Hurricane. I’ve been promoting their music since the very beginning when I found out Anthony Catalano (Ex-Next in Line) began a new project. You may not appreciate the fondness I have for this group nor agree with me that they are one of finest most cutting edge indie artists in their genre. One thing is for certain I’m a sucker for a good hook in song and I feel that these two make beautiful music that anyone can enjoy.… Continued →

Newly signed Illect Recordings hip hop artist Armond WakeUp has released his brand new single titled “Bless My Soul”. Take a listen below.… Continued →

Facedown Records is doing a special limited 10th anniversary pressing of the now classic melodic hardcore album “Sending You Strength” by the band – Means. Pre-order right here. Listen to this classic album below.… Continued →

This is one of the most talented new indie acts to grace our scene in recent memory. The band is called Army of Bones and the band features former Delirious vocalist/guitarist Martin Smith. The band just released their self titled debut on March 3rd and I think these guys definitely deserve a minute of your time. You Spotify listeners can check out the album below. … Continued →

Check out the raging heavy beats of Los Angeles based hardcore band, Rapture, on this new single “Once to Die”. The song will appear on the band’s first full length release “Victory” due out later this year. If you missed last year’s ep “Persevere”, check it out below. … Continued →

Check out this rad new power metal song from Signum Regis titled “Damnatio Ad Bestias”. From the upcoming album “Decennium Primum” due out March 17th 2017. Pre-order right here or on iTunes/Amazon. … Continued →

Punk/Ska band No Lost Cause featuring a friend and one of our writers Rob Jensen, are recording their third release in just a few weeks. Give these guys a listen if you haven’t yet and prepare for something great in 2017. Let’s just hope Rob keeps the punk/ska vibe rolling along 😉… Continued →

Jonathan Caro is a busy and hard working man. Not only does he have a full time job and family to attend to but he also somehow manages to find the time to record music for multiple projects like My Compatriots, Windowsill Audrey, B is Bridgie, and now his “solo” act “The Pacific Notebook“. Check out this lo-fi collection of dreamy pop songs perfect for the upcoming spring and summer months. Somehow visions of Brian Wilson immediately pop into my head while giving these a listen.… Continued →

This really cool groove oriented metalcore band called DIRE emailed me and now I’m sharing their ripping new tunes with you right now. The band recently released their full length “Volume 1” that you can listen to below. The band has a sound that would please fans of Living Sacrifice, As I Lay Dying, Demon Hunter, The Showdown, and Killswitch Engage. Very groove oriented and heavy METAL. These guys are just drenched in talent and it is clearly evident on their 15 song full length release, Volume 1.… Continued →

Check out a few videos of Slick Shoes performing live in Texas from the past two shows with MxPx a few weeks back. I’ve included a few MxPx vids below too. If you missed out on getting Slick Shoes merch from any of their last few shows, you can order them online from us here. Slick Shoes has a brand new Instagram account so follow them here: @SlickShoesBand … Continued →

Check out “Who Are They Anyway?” a new 23 track rap and hip hop compilation featuring a variety of artists across the U.S. and beyond. It is available exclusively from JesusFreakHideout.com for free right here.… Continued →

Check out a music video for the new Lael track “Bigger Smaller”, below. Lael is the new project of Jeff Schneeweis formerly of Number One Gun. Lael website. … Continued →

Check out the spoken word inspired alt rock of The Giant & The Tailor with their brand new track “SYNTHETIC” of which you can hear below. I’m getting a Coheed and Cambria meets mewithoutYou meets Mae vibe here. Good stuff. … Continued →

Joel Hosler former frontman for Noise Ratchet has a new music project with his wife Tiffany and they just uploaded a cover of “Lion & The Lamb” by Bethel Music that you can watch below. Follow their music project here on Facebook. … Continued →

No I’m not going to share this song with anyone BUT I do want to share the lyrics. This is a powerful Demon Hunter song both musically and lyrically. Bringing back that classic HEAVY Demon Hunter sound along with guitar solos and banging, hard charging percussion. I’m loving this song. You can still pre-order this insane new album right here and get ready for the return of Demon Hunter in just a few weeks.… Continued →

Pegleg of The Dingees fame (and guest on the first OC Supertones record) has released a brand new album titled “4th Wave” under the name “Peg & The Rejected” that would please all fans of The Dingees reggae/ska sound. Purchase/Stream on all digital networks or download for free right here (band approved and promoted link) … Continued →

Check out the debut track by Trevor Berck, below. The track is titled “Dearly Beloved” and it is an emotional, acoustic centered ballad about the passing of someone close. Trevor played guitar with Blank Pages, the Indianapolis based pop-punk band. … Continued →

Check out the brand new track “Love to Hate” from hard rock act, The World Will Burn. The song appears on the band’s upcoming new album “RuiNation” due out March 15th 2017. This duo features Dale Thompson of Bride fame on lead vocals. Listen to the whole album right here. … Continued →

Introducing Embers of Earth, a metalcore solo project of Luke Carlisle from Northern Ireland. This new ep is available for name your price download on Bandcamp, listen to it below. Pretty good for a solo act. … Continued →

Local Orange County, CA. indie roots rockin’ band PawnShop Kings have just released their brand new ep titled “Give Love Vol. 1“. This is the first of two eps to release in 2017. Check it out below. All links to where you can purchase/stream this fantastic new ep can be found in the embed below. Band website … Continued →

The next ep in the 3 song acoustic ep series from Thumper Punk Records is by none other than Brock Diamond. Check out the info below and make sure you pre-order the 7″ because once it’s gone, it’s gone. … Continued →

Check out the lyric video for Sef Idle acoustic track “All Along” , below. The song appears on Sef Idle’s new 3 song acoustic ep. Sef is a cool guy so I hope you’ll take the opportunity to give his music a listen to. … Continued →

I’d like to take a moment and introduce all our readers to a new rock act by the name of LeAnder that I think are pretty great. The band just released their brand new song titled “Feel It In My Bones” that you can listen to below. Imagine a sound close to 30 Seconds to Mars, Lifehouse, Needtobreathe, Switchfoot, and The Fray then you’ll get an idea for what LeAnder sounds like. Check them out! … Continued →