Upcoming Shows

Featuring Multi-Instrumentalist & Producer Masaru Higasa from Okinawa, Japan and  Vocalist Pepper Proud from Seattle, WA. Yaima has often been described as timeless  and unmistakable, offering a balanced synergy of both the masculine and feminine  expression. 

Their melodious soundscapes showcase instruments from all over the world. 

Inspired by the Majesty of Nature their musings encompass the listener with driving  and revitalizing organic rhythms, transcendent electronic production, warm soothing  female vocals and heartened lyricism. 

Their intention is to create a bridge between Nature and Humankind, an expansive  experience that encourages growth and graceful passage for the hearts and minds of  their listeners. 

KASH'D OUT 

with SENSAMOTION

Florida based Reggae/Rock band Kash’d Out have been hustlin’ hard since the beginning. After founders Greg Shields (lead vocals) and Jackson Hauserman (guitar) met in a studio session, it wasn’t long before Kash’d Out’s clever lyrics and tasteful guitar riffs were complimented by the unique bass lines of Joey Brohawn, and rhythmic precision of drummer Marshall Hearne.

Kash’d Out quickly caught the attention of Hawaiian favorites Pepper, who signed the band to their label LAW Records and released “The Hookup” – Kash’d Out’s first full-length album. Prior to its release, KO hit the road with Pepper and Less Than Jake, which helped the album climb the Billboard Reggae Charts. Since then, Kash’d Out has been no stranger to the open road. Storming the nation with an abundance of full U.S. tours under their belt, KO has supported genre heavyweights such as Collie Buddz, The Expendables, Iration and headlined multiple US tours of their own. The band’s drive and passion has landed them in the line up of Reggae’s most esteemed festivals such as Reggae Rise Up Florida/Utah/Maryland, California Roots, Dry Diggings and One Love.

Kash’d Out’s most recent album, “Butter” displays their diversity and mission into their own music path. The band has remained steadfast to originality, yet continues to evolve, revealing different sides to their sound.

Kash’d Out is excited to continue touring the country with a high-energy show and a genuine love for sharing the music they’ve made with anyone and everyone! Catch them in a town near you by visiting www.kashdout.com/tour-dates

SET IT OFF

with WEATHERS, ZERO and DEAD EYES 

“No one should be able to decide your fate but you.” 

The three members of Set It Off are embracing their newfound status as an independent band by breaking the chains that once held them back. That is, letting go of the disillusionment, societal pressure, and online criticism that torments artists in the 21st century. Social media is pulling the strings, and the expectation to satisfy everyone else’s expectations is a heavy cross to bear. But the trio is done with the puppetry and entering a new era of prioritizing freedom over the fear of failure. 

Blending a vast spectrum of sonic influences, writing music is a means of catharsis for Set It Off. And their most recent singles prove that the genre-bending band is here to stay. From the unapologetically theatrical “Evil People” to the nu-metal charged “Punching Bag,” their latest catalog additions are nothing short of vibrant. Independence has reinvigorated Cody Carson (singer/lyricist), Zach DeWall (guitarist), and Maxx Danziger (drummer) to create a world that’s entirely new yet reminiscent of the sparks they felt during the release cycle of their debut record, Cinematics (2012). Emphasizing breaking the dopamine loop and finding true fulfillment means making music and visuals from the heart. And over a decade later, the trio’s sincerity continues to resonate with fans. It is this unvarnished honesty that has landed the rock act rotation on radio stations like Sirius XM’s Octane, a milestone that the guys take pride in. 

“We feel like we’re a new band again,” drummer Maxx Danziger says. “This is the most fun we’ve ever had, and we’re going to keep chasing that feeling. We want to take over the world.” 

So what’s next for Set It Off? Expect a slew of new singles in 2024 and an elevated live show. But most importantly, prepare for the continued evolution of one of the hardest-working rock bands. Only this time, they’re the ones calling the shots.

RAY AND PAUL

with MOM CARS and TRESTLES

Ray and Paul are two brothers from the SF Bay Area who formed the band together when they were just 17 and 13 respectively.  

Their first single “Mystery” in 2019, written when Ray was seventeen, made waves in their Bay Area Community and went on to feature in several Spotify Editorial Playlists, giving them the platform to record their Self-Titled Debut Album. “Butterflies” off the album landed a sync placement in HBO’s The Sex Lives of College Girls.

Moving to Santa Barbara for college infused their music with Surf/Garage Rock’s reckless energy and let them cut their teeth while playing shows all over Isla Vista and integrating into the local band scene. In October 2023, the band released the track “Pelican” which is currently their number one track on Spotify. The follow up single “Blue”, which expanded their sound further by featuring vocal melodies over heavier guitars, has quickly become a favorite in the live show.   

This year Ray and Paul have been touring all over the West Coast, selling out numerous clubs along the way. The live band also features Aidan Reese (guitar) and Mac Bihn (bass). 

Ray & Paul also recorded several new songs with John Goodmanson (Weezer, Pavement, Nada Surf, Hockey Dad) at Robert Lang Studios and an EP with producer Jarvis Taveniere (Mile High Club, Surf Curse, Allah Las) which is set to be released in 2025 via AWAL.

SHIGETO PRESENTS: CHERRY BLOSSOM BABY

Cherry Blossom Baby, Shigeto's first full-length statement since 2017, sprouts out from a collective thaw, ambitious, collaborative, and fully realized. The Detroit-based, Japanese-American musician, DJ, Portage Garage Sounds label co-founder, and long-time Ghostly International artist embraces the role of producer and composer. Bold and cultivated with intention, the band-built sound honors traditions in electronic, jazz, R&B, and hip-hop, a fusion that's become his signature, now more vibrant than ever. Zach Saginaw and a group of guests and players present a snapshot in time, a celebration of self-love and an expression of vitality distinctly rooted in Detroit and informed by his family’s cultural history.

SKELETON KREWE

 Featuring Barry Sless, Rob Barraco, Stephen Inglis, Pete Sears, and Jay Lane

The worlds of Hawaiian slack key guitar, psychedelic pedal steel, masterful  keyboard, bass & drum work converge as five virtuosos of the jam ban scene announce the formation of Skeleton Krewe. Born from a  serendipitous collaboration in early 2024, this unique musical collective  features Rob Barraco (Dark Star Orchestra, Phil Lesh & Friends, The  Dead), Barry Sless (Bobby Weir and Wolf Bros, David Nelson Band, Phil  Lesh and Friends), Grammy-nominated Hawaiian slack key guitarist  Stephen Inglis (Billy Kreutzmann), Pete Sears (Jefferson Starship, Hot  Tuna, Phil Lesh & Friends, David Nelson Band) & Jay Lane (Dead &  Company, Bobby Weir & Wolf Bros, Ratdog). 

The group's formation traces back to January 2024, when Sless and Inglis  first joined forces for what was meant to be a one-off performance. Th chemistry was immediate and undeniable. The duo's successful California  shows caught the attention of keyboard virtuoso Rob Barraco, who joined  forces with Inglis during a Dark Star Orchestra show at the Hawaii Theatre  in April 2024. The natural musical connection between all three players led  to the formation of Skeleton Krewe Trio which in turn led to adding Barry’s  longtime musical partners Pete Sears & Jay Lane on bass & drums. 

This collaboration brings together many musical traditions: Inglis's mastery  of Hawaiian slack key guitar (he's a recipient of the prestigious Ki Hōʻal Legacy Award), Sless's pioneering pedal steel work that has graced stages  with Bob Weir and Phil Lesh, Barraco's sophisticated keyboard artistry that  earned him a place in The Dead's lineup (an experience that preceded  nearly two decades holding the keyboardist chameleon role within Dark  Star Orchestra), the dynamic improvisational work of Pete Sears on bass,  and the solid improvisational drumming of Jay Lane. 

Each performance, Skeleton Krewe promises to offer high level artistry  hosting an intimate evening of original compositions (many of which were  written by Robert Hunter in collaboration with Barraco), Grateful Dead  interpretations, and dynamic improvisations that span genres from  traditional Hawaiian to psychedelic Americana. 

COLLIE BUDDZ

with HECTOR ROOTS LEWIS

Colin Patrick Harper hails from the tiny island of Bermuda. In the music industry, he is known as the reggae artist Collie Buddz. Buddz was born on August 21, 1984 in New Orleans, Louisiana. After graduating from high school, he attended Full Sail University in Winter Park, FL, where he decided to study studio engineering. Upon graduating from the top in his class at Full Sail in 2006, Buddz began looking for work in the recording industry as a performer or producer. One of his first major gigs was working with recording star Shaggy on the single "Mad Mad World" from Shaggy's new album at the time entitled Intoxication, which was released in 2007. That was the same year Collie released his self-titled debut album with Sony Music with tracks such as ‘Come Around’ and ‘Blind To You’. The album was a success and well-received by critics. WWE (World Wrestling Enterprises) fans would immediately recognize Buddz's voice from the entrance theme ("SOS") for WWE superstar wrestler Kofi Kingston, which was included on the 2008 compilation WWE The Music, Vol. 8. Over the next year, he would continue making guest appearances on the works of many other artists.

It is no small coincidence that his stage name "Buddz" is slang for marijuana. There have been photographs taken of the artist holding bongs and other pot-smoking paraphernalia over the years. Of course, other reggae artists such as Bob Marley have made weed seem an essential part of the reggae lifestyle. When not working in the studio, Collie found himself selling out venue after venue on one of his many exhaustive tours. Now with new music being released and a good reputation under his belt, Buddz finds himself playing at some of the biggest reggae music festivals all across the world such as, Reggae Rise Up, One Love New Zealand, and California Roots Music Festival

At the end of the decade, Buddz started his own record label called Harper Digital. In 2011, he would finally release his second album entitled Playback followed shortly with the Blue Dreamz EP. Buddz would then go on to release his next album, Good Life, fully independently through Harper Digital with features from the likes of Snoop Dogg, Jody Highroller, and the Bay Area’s very own, P-Lo.

More recently, he has finished up his fully self produced album Hybrid which came out in the spring of 2019. Hybrid is Collie Buddz's third full-length album. The album is fully produced by Buddz and features two tracks with Russ, as well as tracks with Tech N9ne, B Young, Stonebwoy, Dizzy Wright, and Johnny Cosmic. The first five songs on the album have been released and highly praised as singles. The FADER called "Love & Reggae" a "quintessential reggae jam," and Billboard praised "Bank" feat. Russ & B Young, claiming "Buddz effortlessly [flowed] on the self-produced melody." Meanwhile, "Bounce It" featuring Ghanian Grammy nominee Stonebwoy has gotten radio play around the world including on Sirius XM Pitbull's Globalization channel, and Buddz's latest single "Show Love" has quickly earned radio play on Sirius XM The Joint and was added to Spotify's elite New Music Friday playlist.

MELT

with KATIE LYNNE SHARBAUGH 

Pulsing with the energy of their hometown New York City, ‘If There’s a Heaven’ (2024) is the debut album from indie band Melt. Melt is simultaneously at their most airtight and freewheeling–evoking the raw, communal spirit of Fleetwood Mac as much as the modern, danceable hooks of MUNA. Recorded live to tape with producer Sam Evian 

(Big Thief), the eleven tracks span feel-good, existential pop (“Plant the Garden”), classic love ballads (“Your Name”) and lush, soulful rockers (“Heaven”). Melt’s debut is a joyous, timeless soundtrack for growing up and finding community. 

Melt formed in 2017 and saw early success with their first single “Sour Candy.” Quickly spreading out across the Northeast for college, the band reunited to tour over weekends and cut their teeth playing everywhere they could, from packed basements to sold-out theaters across the country. Called “one groovy super-organism” by NPR, the band’s intuitive connection as players and unique combination of sounds has found them supporting a wide array of artists such as Grouplove, Lawrence, and Greensky Bluegrass. 

More than seven years since their first show, Melt has refined their ecstatic live set and cemented their status as a band to watch. Catch them on tour this Spring across North America.

Fresh on the heels of supporting Will Wood’s sold out 2024 U.S. tour, Shayfer James will be Summoning his new album of the same name with a full band U.S. headline tour beginning on April 8th, 2025. The performances will feature songs from the new album as well as songs from his entire catalog. The entire tour will be supported by very special guest, Sparkbird.

SHAYFER JAMES - Shayfer James is an internationally touring American singer-songwriter, pianist, and composer known for hauntingly beautiful and bombastic music that blends elements of rock, pop, soul and cabaret. His work spans 3 full length albums, 5 EPs, a rock-operetta and various singles and film scores .Shayfer has also collaborated with the likes of Will Wood, Fish In A Birdcage, Sparkbird and Kate Douglas. Shayfer will release a new album entitled “Summoning” in early 2025 which will be celebrated by a full band U.S. tour in April 2025 with support from special guest, Sparkbird.

SPARKBIRD - Sparkbird is the project of NYC-based singer-songwriter Stephan Nance (they/them). Their breakout single "November," described as "a masterpiece of contemporary musical artistry" (Sinusoidal Music), amassed 5 million streams on Spotify in its first year. Sparkbird’s songwriting has earned praise for its blend of speculative storytelling and a “slice-of-life aesthetic… reminiscent of Sufjan Stevens and Joni Mitchell” (Good Music Radar). In 2024, Sparkbird toured the US in support of Madilyn Mei’s Side Quest Tour. Their new album will be released in 2025, along with a highly anticipated collab with artists Fish in a Birdcage and Shayfer James.

THE BLOODY BEETROOTS | IN THE ROUND

with 1 TO 1

As of 2024, The Bloody Beetroots remains a pioneering force in the world of electronic music, bridging the gap between electro, punk rock, and dance genres. Founded in 2005 by Sir Bob Cornelius Rifo, an Italian musician and producer, the project has undergone various transformations over the years, but has never wavered in its ability to captivate audiences globally. From his breakout hit "Warp 1.9" with Steve Aoki to his critically acclaimed albums like Romborama, Hide, and The Great Electronic Swindle, The Bloody Beetroots have carved out a unique niche. 

The act gained international fame for its unique blend of electronic beats and live instruments, as well as his iconic TBB mask, which has become a symbol of his bold artistic vision. Sir Bob Cornelius Rifo’s collaborations read like a who's-who of the music industry, spanning from Paul McCartney to Tommy Lee and Jet. He’s also shared the stage with big names like Snoop Dogg, Metallica, The Prodigy and Kanye West, exhibiting his genre-defying flexibility. In recent years, The Bloody Beetroots has delved into new sonic territories while still remaining true to his roots. The addition of various multimedia elements into his shows has elevated his performances into full-fledged immersive experiences, earning Bob a dedicated following both in the festival circuit and in more intimate venues. 

Still riding the wave of success, Sir Bob Cornelius Rifo continues to be a multi-faceted artist—DJ’ing, producing, and even engaging in activism, particularly in environmental causes. Rifo shows no signs of slowing down; he's still in the race, perpetually hungry for content, knowledge, and the next opportunity to electrify audiences. Through 

numerous albums, EPs, and global tours, The Bloody Beetroots remain an indomitable force in the music world, continually evolving while leaving an indelible mark on both fans and the industry at large.

6ARELYHUMAN

with MISS LUXURY

An emerging powerhouse in modern electronic music, "6arelyhuman," aka Toby Hamilton, is at the forefront of revitalizing the y2k emo scene with an edgy digital twist. Currently experiencing the rush of multiple viral hits, the start of 2024 has seen Toby grace Billboard Magazine's first cover of the year alongside collaborative peer Odetari, together branded as pioneers in the future of dance music. Upcoming releases — taking inspiration from the works of prominent 2000’s icons including Kesha, Skrillex, and Lady Gaga — promise to further solidify his prominence in the scene, and continue to captivate the millions of fans drawn not only to his music, but his flashy persona and unapologetic self.

HEATHEN

with HELL FIRE, POTENTIAL THREAT, and PHANTOM WITCH

FRENCH POLICE

with SOCIAL ORDER

The English Beat is a band with an energetic mix of musical styles and a sound like no other. The band's  unique sound has allowed it to endure for nearly four decades and appeal to fans, young and old, all  over the world.  

When The English Beat (known as The Beat in their native England) rushed on to the music scene in  1979, it was a time of massive social and political unrest and economic and musical upheaval. This set  the stage for a period of unbridled musical creativity, and thanks in large part to the Punk movement  and it's DIY approach to making music, artists like The Beat were able to speak out and speak their mind  on the news of the day, as in “Stand Down Margaret”, things that mattered to them and the youth  culture, as in “Get A Job”, and universal matters of the heart and soul, as in their classic hits “I Confess”  and “Save It For Later”.  

The Beat first came to prominence as founding members of the British Two Tone Ska movement, with  their classic first album “Just Can't Stop It” fitting squarely in that genre. Along with their  contemporaries The Specials, The Selecter, and Madness, the band became an overnight sensation and  one of the most popular and influential bands of that movement.  

However, band leader Dave Wakeling never felt constrained by the movement. The band crossed over  fluidly between soul, reggae, pop and punk, and from these disparate pieces they created an infectious  dance rhythm. The band's sound continued to evolve over their three studio albums, through the  General Public era (a band formed by Dave with The Beat’s toaster, Ranking Roger), and it has continued  its evolution with the forthcoming English Beat album “Here We Go Love”, a PledgeMusic crowd-funded  album set for a 2016 release, the band's first new album since 1982's “Special Beat Service”.  

Consummate showman that he is, Dave Wakeling continues to keep The Beat alive and strong, touring  the world as The English Beat with an amazing all-star ska backing band playing all the hits of The Beat,  General Public, and songs from his new album “Here We Go Love”.  

You just can’t stop The English Beat!  

Louis “sirlou” Kahn 

LEVITATION ROOM & LOS BLENDERS

Levitation Room - In Los Angeles, where the weight and pressure of the city’s fast paced culture can make your legs feel like pillars, emerges psychedelic quartet, Levitation Room, to break the bonds of gravity with their cosmic wall of sound and thought provoking lyrics. “Just as their name suggests, Levitation Room’s music instills the listeners ears with a light feeling of floating. The dreamy guitar and Lo-Fi projections of psychedelic rock and garage are reminiscent of a deep 1960’s era, but still grounded in an alternative dreamgaze flavor that permeates modern indie music today.” - OC Weekly. Their decidedly hallucinogenic songs whisper and hum the same gentle refrain of their summer of love influences, conjuring up the cognitive imagery of sunny days at the park, spent with friends in a euphoric haze along with lyrical and sonic meditations on life, love, society and self-awareness. 

In tradition, and much like the bands and musical troubadours that inspired them, Levitation Room started out with late night jam sessions in a dimly lit garage between fellow musicians and long time friends, Julian Porte and Gabriel Fernandez. Julian, a dedicated street musician who felt he needed a broader platform, found chemistry with Gabriel, who he knew as a guitar player in various teenage punk and garage bands around town. Coming together in 2012, they bonded over a shared love of British Invasion groups (The Beatles, The Kinks, The Rolling Stones) and 1960’s psychedelic outfits like The Grateful Dead, Electric Prunes, The Pretty Things and began drafting their earliest tunes. It wasn’t until the late summer of 2012, that the band came to fruition when they found a rhythm section in two individuals with almost identical names; drummer, Johnathan Martin, and bassist, Jonathathan Martin. The four began writing songs, playing gigs and recording music out of a quaint studio in East LA. 

After the release of their self recorded demo “Levitation Room Vol. 1”, they quickly began gaining momentum and performing at local music venues throughout Southern California. 2015 saw the release of their first official debut EP “Minds Of Our Own” released on Burger Records. Later in the spring of 2016, they released their first full length album, “Ethos”, with the help of their friend and new keyboardist, Glenn Brigman, who recorded and helped produce the record. Since 2014, Levitation Room has participated in various shows, tours and music festivals across the US and Europe and continues to see the growth in listeners and followers on YouTube, Soundcloud and Spotify (with nearly 2 million plays on their song “Friends”). With the promise of a potentially bright future, Levitation Room has begun to mix and finalize their second album that they hope will display their process of maturity in sound and song- writing, exploring new territories of influence in music and instrumentation, combining folk, jazz, raga, soul, pop and of course… psychedelia. Stay tuned! 

Band Members:

Julian Porte : (Lead Vocals/Guitar)

Gabriel Fernandez : (Lead Guitar/Bck Vocal)

Brandon Graham : (Bass Guitar)

John Martin : (Drums)

Glenn Brigman: (Piano, Keys, Farfisa)

MURS

with PLATINUM MAX

MURS - The Underground King of Hip-Hop

A true rap icon from the sun-drenched streets of Los Angeles, brings a raw and unfiltered voice to the culture of hip hop. With roots in the vibrant indie scene of the late 90’s and early aughts MURS stands as a testament to authenticity and lyrical brilliance. He began carving his path with compelling narratives and a distinctive sound with the Living Legends collective. He solidified his own legendary status in 2004 with the release of his album Murs 3:16 produced by 9th Wonder on jewel runner El-P’s label Def Jux. From there he was picked up by Warner Bros. where he released Murs For President. Inspired by the legends like Tupac and his contemporaries, MURS's music is a fusion of introspective narratives and socially conscious themes, drawing inspiration from the golden era of hip-hop and beyond. He, in-turn, influenced the next generation of hip-hop having shared the stage with and collaborated on songs with leaders of the new school such as Kendrick Lamar, Mac Miller and Rapsody. He’s respected by OG’s in the game as well having rocked songs and shows with rap veterans like E-40, Snoop Dogg and Warren G. 

Over his illustrious career, MURS has released numerous critically acclaimed albums,  rocked on numerous tours and festivals , gaining a dedicated following. Along the way he co founded his own festival Paid Dues in conjunction with Guerilla Union. 2016 saw him make hip hop history by setting a Guinness World Record by “Rapping for 24 Hours Non-Stop” during a Twitch.tv livestream. In late 2023 he began releasing his weekly Best Rapper In LA podcast which receives nearly 3k downloads weekly. This December he celebrated the BRILA one year anniversary with a sold-out live recording of the pod in his hometown. 

Currently he is making rounds on his last nationwide headlining tour, promoting his final album “Love and Rockets 3:16.” After almost 30 years of touring and releasing music, the husband and father of 4, is switching his focus to family. 

PHONEBOY

with INOHA

BAILEY SPINN

with AUTUMN KINGS and THE REQUIEM

EMILY KING

4 time Grammy nominated songwriter and singer Emily King was born and raised in New York City’s lower east side. She began her career playing venues in Greenwich village and was soon after discovered by Clive Davis who signed her to his J Records label at the age of 21.

King has toured extensively most recently headlining her European tour as well as performing alongside Norah Jones on her Visions tour and Jacob Collier on his North American Djesse Vol. 4 Tour. King is a cross genre artist collaborating with an array of acclaimed contemporaries such as Robert Glasper, Sara Bareilles, Brittany Howard, Lukas Nelson and Jon Batiste to name a few. King’s unmistakable silky lush vocal and joyous magnetic stage presence continue to lure audiences around the world.

A songwriter’s songwriter, King has written and released several critically acclaimed albums including “Seven” and “The Switch” her most recent album “Special Occasion” received a Grammy nominated for Best R&B album.

King is currently working on her latest release with Making Music Records from her home in the Catskill mountains.

NAPALM DEATH & MELVINS

with THE HARD-ONS and DARK SKY BURIAL

Napalm Death -

Although the name Napalm Death has existed since 1981, as the band’s first line-up plundered the post- and anarcho-punk scenes for inspiration, it was 1987’s seminal Scum album that would ensure their place in the grand pantheon of heaviness. A visceral dismantling of conventions, iteffectively kick-started the entire Grindcore scene, gaining Napalm Death something approaching household namestatus for their insane speeds, animalistic screams and uncompromising political stance. From that moment, the band became synonymous with both proudly-held ethical principles and the relentless pursuit of new ways to terrorise people with riffs and noise.

By the early ‘90s, Napalm Death had coalesced around a steady line-up of vocalist Barney Greenway, bassist Shane Embury, drummer Danny Herrera and guitarists Mitch Harris and Jesse Pintado. Renowned for both unrelenting tour schedules and a steady stream of consistently well-received albums, they have powered forward ever since, weathering transient trends, media indifference and industry skulduggery along the way. Despite the sad passing of Pintado in 2006, the 21st century has seen Napalm Death continue to refine and redefine their still

epoch-wrecking sound, with instant classic albums like Smear Campaign (2006) and Utilitarian (2012) adding further flesh to the bones of this ongoing legend.

While many veteran bands are content to repeat themselves or to wallow in nostalgia, these noise-hungry

stalwarts seem to have gained fresh impetus and momentum in recent times, as showcased on 2015’s Apex

Predator – Easy Meat, and its universally acclaimed and truly mind-bending Throes Of Joy In The Jaws Of

Defeatism (2020). The creation of the latter masterpiece clearly ranks as one of the most fertile periods in

Napalm Death history, as the band are now to unleash a brand new 30-minute mini-album, Resentment is

Always Seismic - a final throw of Throes. Boasting some of the band’s most experimental material yet,

alongside the expected bursts of bone-shattering extremity, the new release continues Napalm Death’s

devotion to a defiantly underground punk rock ethos.

“It was all recorded during the sessions for the last album, but as you know, we always record a shitload of

stuff!” says Barney Greenway. “We purposely said, right, we’re going to put a mini-album out for a change!

Being from the school of hoary old punk rockers, we like to do these stripped down releases. We recorded

enough that we still had a lot of bonus tracks for the original album release, and we had all this extra stuff left

over!”

Continuing the fearless exploration of their legendary sound’s outer limits, Resentment is Always Seismic… is

full of jaw-dropping moments where heaviness and insanity collide. From the crushing, ultra-distorted groovesof opener Narcissus and the sluggish, Swans-saluting oppression of Resentment Always Simmers, to the

visceral rage attack of By Proxy and blistering covers of Bad Brains’ Don’t Need It and industrial noise rock

icons SLAB!’s pummelling People Pie, Napalm Death’s music has never sounded more vital or unique.

Nowhere is that more evident than on the new mini-album’s closing title track, wherein bassist Shane Embury

morphs into his Dark Sky Burial alter-ego for a synapse-torching remix for the ages.

“These songs are pretty much an extension of the last album, but there’s a lot of crazy stuff on there and we

really went for it,” Barney concludes. “With the title track, Shane punted the idea of doing a remix, and I thought

yeah, why not? We’ve always shared a love of things like Coil, and all that dark, soundscape stuff, so I was

quite happy for him to do that. Him and Russ [Russell, producer] built the track, with all kinds of inanimate

objects being thrown around in very unsavoury ways! [Laughs] It turned out really fucking good.”

Melvins-

The Melvins are one of modern music’s most influential bands. Having formed in 1983  Montesano, Washington, the group - founded by vocalist/guitarist Buzz Osborne, with  drummer Dale Crover joining a year later - has been credited with merging the worlds of punk  rock and heavy music, forming a new subgenre all their own. Over their 40-plus-year career,  they’ve released more than 30 original albums, numerous live records, and far too many to  count singles and rarities. Recent releases include 2024’s Tarantula Heart, a really good  collection of what the Melvins do, what they can do and what they want to do, and Five Legged  Dog (2021), an ambitious 36-track acoustic collection that reimagines their heaviest songs  alongside covers of their favorite artists. Throughout their discography, the Melvins have  collaborated with Jello Biafra, Mudhoney, and Fantômas for individual releases and toured the  world many times over. Remarkably, they had the misfortune to be in both Christchurch and  Tokyo for their 2011 earthquakes. In 2012, the Melvins completed the “51 States in 51 Days”  (50 states +DC) tour, which was chronicled in the film “Across The USA in 51 Days.” The current  incarnation of the band is Osborne, Crover, and Steven McDonald (Redd Kross). Previous line ups included a pairing of Osborne and Crover with Jared Warren and Coady Willis of Big  Business, a four-piece featuring the current trio plus Butthole Surfers’ Jeff Pinkus, as well as  Melvins Lite, which partners Osborne and Crover with Mr. Bungle’s Trevor Dunn. Sometimes, if  you’re extra lucky, one version of the Melvins will open for the Melvins.

The English Beat is a band with an energetic mix of musical styles and a sound like no other. The band's  unique sound has allowed it to endure for nearly four decades and appeal to fans, young and old, all  over the world.  

When The English Beat (known as The Beat in their native England) rushed on to the music scene in  1979, it was a time of massive social and political unrest and economic and musical upheaval. This set  the stage for a period of unbridled musical creativity, and thanks in large part to the Punk movement  and it's DIY approach to making music, artists like The Beat were able to speak out and speak their mind  on the news of the day, as in “Stand Down Margaret”, things that mattered to them and the youth  culture, as in “Get A Job”, and universal matters of the heart and soul, as in their classic hits “I Confess”  and “Save It For Later”.  

The Beat first came to prominence as founding members of the British Two Tone Ska movement, with  their classic first album “Just Can't Stop It” fitting squarely in that genre. Along with their  contemporaries The Specials, The Selecter, and Madness, the band became an overnight sensation and  one of the most popular and influential bands of that movement.  

However, band leader Dave Wakeling never felt constrained by the movement. The band crossed over  fluidly between soul, reggae, pop and punk, and from these disparate pieces they created an infectious  dance rhythm. The band's sound continued to evolve over their three studio albums, through the  General Public era (a band formed by Dave with The Beat’s toaster, Ranking Roger), and it has continued  its evolution with the forthcoming English Beat album “Here We Go Love”, a PledgeMusic crowd-funded  album set for a 2016 release, the band's first new album since 1982's “Special Beat Service”.  

Consummate showman that he is, Dave Wakeling continues to keep The Beat alive and strong, touring  the world as The English Beat with an amazing all-star ska backing band playing all the hits of The Beat,  General Public, and songs from his new album “Here We Go Love”.  

You just can’t stop The English Beat!  

Louis “sirlou” Kahn 

AVI KAPLAN

with GUTHRIE BROWN

By the time Avi Kaplan launched his solo career with 2017's Sage and Stone, he'd already built an audience that stretched across the globe, racking up three GRAMMY Awards as a member of the platinum-selling vocal group, Pentatonix. As the group's profile continued to climb though, Avi knew he needed to return to his own artistic foundation — to the organic roots, country and soul music that had provided the soundtrack to his upbringing in rural California. 

Now, following 2020’s well-received EP, I’ll Get By and 2022’s highly acclaimed LP, Floating On A Dream (produced by Shooter Jennings), Avi is set to release Feel Alright, a new 5-track EP on Fantasy Records that further showcases his extraordinary artistic ability. Produced by Kaplan along with Reid Leslie (Devon Gilfillian), Feel Alright blends modern sounds with classic influences into something inventive, fresh and wholly original. 

The new music is the start of a busy 2024 for the celebrated singer-songwriter. Between mid-May and mid-June, Avi will visit 16 cities on a tour across the U.S., with confirmed dates in the UK and Europe set for September.

AKEEM ALI

Akeem Ali - better known as Keemy Casanova from Jackson, Mississippi - has taken the world by storm with his 70s nostalgic essence. He captivates his audience with swooning rap lyrics over melodic hooks mixed with a Fonk that’ll knock your socks off. 

Since his breakout hit “Keemy Casanova” he’s taken the world by storm and hasn’t looked back.

He’s the grooviest brother man from another land. 

The ascot rocker and the man with the plan. 

Keemy Casanova. 

Matte Blvck, a trio formed by Alex Gonzales, Daniel Corrales, and Bidi Cobra, is known for their unique blend of Darkwave and Industrial music. They recently released their highly anticipated second album, "Vows." The album's standout single, "BTTR," is a collaboration with the legendary Clan of Xymox, one of the pioneering bands in the Darkwave and Post Punk genre. This remarkable partnership brings together elements of dark euphoria, evocative nostalgia, and immersive soundscapes, creating an intense and mesmerizing auditory experience. 

The hauntingly beautiful duet between Ronny Moorings and Alex Gonzales introduces a dreamlike, serene quality that contrasts with the driving force of the EBM bass lines, pulsating mechanical drumbeats, and intricate cinematic arrangements. "BTTR" not only pays homage to the classic Darkwave sound but also infuses it with a modern twist, perfectly capturing the essence of the genre's evolution over the past thirty years. 

The infectious chorus hook “Make Me Better” draws its inspiration and is rooted in Dependent Personality Disorder. The lyrics delve into the experience of individuals who possess an overwhelming need to be taken care of and depend on others for their fulfillment and happiness. The line "Talk to me, as all I want is to feel" poignantly reflects the struggle of those who may inadvertently drain the vitality of others in their pursuit of contentment, leading to a cycle of perpetual yearning for the happiness that eludes them. 

Ronny Moorings, the lead vocalist, songwriter, and the longest-standing member of Clan of Xymox, has been an integral part of the band's journey. Initially releasing their albums through 4AD and later with Polygram, the band has now found a home with Metropolis Records. Over the years, Clan of Xymox has experienced periods of both mainstream success and obscurity, and now, the resurgence of darkwave music has taken the world by storm. Although Ronny has never officially embraced the darkwave label, there are rumors that the renowned John Peel, of Radio 1 fame, coined the term during their "Peel Sessions" in the early 1980s. 

Clan of Xymox made an early impact in the post-punk scene with tracks like "A Day" and later with "Medusa." After adopting the name "Xymox," they achieved commercial success with songs such as "Imagination" and "Obsession" in the United States, in addition to other tracks with a more new wave sound. Xymox began to earn recognition on various musical fronts. 

The genesis of the song "BTTR" can be traced back to 2019 when it was initially considered for inclusion in Matte Blvck's album "I'm Waving, Not Drowning." However, it underwent extensive reworking and was deemed not yet ready for release. The initial production of the song took place at Matte Blvck's studio in San Diego. Later, it underwent re-recording with live instruments at Secret Hand Studios in Los Angeles, which is owned by Jeff Friedl, a renowned drummer associated with Devo, A Perfect Circle, and Puscifer. The song was engineered by Matt McJunkins, known for his work with A Perfect Circle, Puscifer, and Poppy. The mixing process was handled by Aaron Short, a Grammy-nominated mixing engineer with credits including Broods, Benee, So Below, Madison Beer, and Israel Medina, a long-term collaborator of Matte Blvck.

Matte Blvck expressed, "We believed that this song needed to encapsulate the essence of our live performances. 'BTTR' has been our closing piece at concerts since our inception, always eliciting an enthusiastic response from the audience. We entrusted the production to Matt McJunkins, someone who truly understands live performance, and Aaron Short, who has the expertise to further develop our sound.” 

Matte Blvck's second album, "Vows," showcases the band's evolving musical direction and sets the stage for their future endeavors. The album boasts intricate production and a wealth of melodic content, resulting in a captivating blend of complexity and danceability. It is evident that the band is driven to expand their sonic boundaries while remaining true to their original sound. With nine tracks, "Vows" delves into a diverse array of dark electronic music genres, including breakbeats, industrial, darkwave, cinematic dark pop, alternative, electro, synth wave, and techno. This multifaceted album is now accessible across all digital and physical platforms, offering listeners a rich and immersive musical experience.

THE CORONAS

Today The Coronas celebrate the rare feat of four number ones in a row, with their eighth studio album Thoughts & Observations soaring to the top of the Irish album charts one week after its release. An achievement not accomplished by many bands, the hard-working trio are ecstatic at the news and want to send a heartfelt ‘thank you’ to all their loyal fans.

“We’d like to send our condolences to Sabrina Carpenter. For the last 5 weeks her album has been number one in 250 countries but today Ms Carpenter is waking up to the news that this week it’s only 249. The people of Ireland have spoken Sabrina, and, for one week only, they’ve chosen 3 hairy, 30-something year-old indie-rockers from Terenure to take the mantle!

In all seriousness, this is really cool, thanks to everyone who got the album and a special thank you to our manager Jim and all the Coronas family for all their hard work” Danny, Knoxy & Conor.

Written in Dingle, County Kerry and recorded in Eastcote Studios in London, Thoughts & Observations is a powerful, melodic record which takes an incisive look at life, relationships and art. Although technically a three-piece, with Danny O’Reilly on vocals, piano and guitar, Graham Knox on bass and Conor Egan on drums, the band embraced the talents of their touring supergroup on this album with Lar Kaye (All Tvvins) on guitar, Cian MacSweeney (True Tides) on saxophone and Roisin O on backing vocals. Produced by Grammy award-winning, long-time collaborator, George Murphy (Mumford and Sons, The Specials, Ellie Goulding) Thoughts & Observations is at times anthemic, at times delicate, but always authentic and full of emotion.

Since the album’s release, it has garnered a huge response from fans at the mini-tour of launch shows they have undertaken in partnership with Golden Discs. From Dublin to Wexford, via Kilkenny, Limerick, Galway and Cork, the reaction to the new material has been amazing.

HEART ATTACK MAN

Most of us fear death, while a small number of us pay no mind to it. Nevertheless, none of us will outrun it. In this respect, it unites us. 

Exploring our existential fate, Heart Attack Man ponder not just death, but life in between the crunch of palm-muted pop-punk guitar chords and snappy hooks you just can’t shake. As such, the Cleveland, OH trio—Eric Egan [vocals, guitar], Adam Paduch [drums], and Ty Sickels [guitar]—stare down fate with an ear-to-ear smile on their fourth full-length LP, Joyride the Pale Horse [Many Hats Distribution]. 

“No matter what differences we have, everybody dies,” Eric affirms. “For the album, I wanted to approach the process differently and be more poetic in terms of the subject matter. I was riffing on our acute awareness of mortality. However, the sentiment isn’t, ‘I want to die’ or ‘Everyone I know is dead, and I’m so sad’. It’s more complicated. Getting older, you start grappling with the feelings associated with death and how to contemplate life itself. We’re painting a picture of how complex and nuanced our feelings about death can be.” 

Since emerging in 2014, Heart Attack Man have consistently sharpened their signature style to knife-point precision with clever lyrics as incisive as their airtight songcraft. This sound naturally progressed across Acid Rain EP [2014], The Manson Family [2017], Fake Blood [2019], Thoughts & Prayerz EP [2021], and Freak of Nature [2023]. Of the latter, Cleveland Magazine urged, “expect to find the high-energy, simmering pop-punk stylings that the band has established in the past few years — just, with more input and new flair.” Brooklyn Vegan christened them “a rare band who feel catchy enough for arenas and punk enough for basements all at once,” and OnesToWatch applauded their “enigmatic instrumentation and cutting lyrics.” Along the way, ceaseless touring shored up a devout audience behind them, and they amassed millions of streams. 

In 2024, the guys opted to reunite with producer Brett Romnes at “The Barbershop” studio in New Jersey. Musically, they nodded to inspirations as diverse as Hum and Failure as well as Type O Negative, Quicksand, and Unwritten Law. Pushing boundaries, they incorporated different time signatures and coated the soundscape with a thick dose of nineties fuzz. 

“We returned to the Barbershop with a renewed and rejuvenated appreciation for it,” says Eric. “Getting back in with Brett, it was the perfect meeting of the minds. We all stepped up our game. Musically, we tried things we’ve never done before. We understand what being in Heart Attack Man means and how all of this operates. We upped the energy overall too. We just keep figuring out how to make our band better each year.”

The group’s mastery of dynamics shines on the single “Laughing Without Smiling.” Creaky acoustic guitar slips into the undertow of a power chord-driven chorus, “And I see you going through the motions of your life and it looks a lot like laughing without smiling.” 

“I wanted to write a song around a big badass rock riff,” he recalls. “It discusses what it looks like when people lose their drive and just start treading water. I always want to ask, ‘Why are you doing this if you’re miserable?’ So, the visual of a person ‘Laughing Without Smiling’ is uncomfortable, unnatural, and weird. There’s no passion, and we all know somebody like this. The song’s a wakeup call. Why are you going through the motions looking dead in the face and ready to give up? You’re alive, but you’re not actually living life.” 

The trudging stomp of “Spit” opens with a self-effacing request, “Kill me and replace me with a hologram. No one will ever know the difference, much less even give a damn.” Eric’s scream takes hold on the hook, “The world you’re living in will soon be faded into memory. Spit in the face of humanity,” dissolving into an uneasy guitar lead. 

“It gets into A.I.,” he reveals. “What does A.I. mean for the creative process? Is it the end of human creativity? ‘Spit’ is a tongue-in-cheek sarcastic confrontation. I don’t like the idea of everyone relying on robots more and more. It’s my snarky pushback.” 

The alternately rumbling and swaggering groove of “The Gallows” mirrors the shit-eating grin of Eric’s delivery, “Happy graduation from the gallows! You made it.” 

“‘The Gallows’ is all about making it through a particular moment, seeing the light, and overcoming the feelings of wanting to be dead or someone else,” he admits. “Metaphorically, you step down from the edge of the gallows. It’s a coming-of-age song. Everybody grows up, and it does get better. There is a light at some point.” 

The trip concludes with the title track. His sunny refrain belies the heavy subject matter as a morbidly sweet refrain shines, “Joyride the pale horse, I’ve got a secret handshake with Elvis.” 

“It encapsulates the album,” he remarks. “In a way, it’s the most abstract tune. ‘Joyriding the pale horse’ sounds biblical. I’m making all of these different allusions to death, but I’m not referencing it outright.” 

In the end, Heart Attack Man sound as alive as ever. 

“When it comes to this band, it feels like everything we’ve done prepared us for this moment,” he leaves off. “We know what we want to do and who we are. We don’t want to know what life looks like without playing music.”

EARLYBIRDS CLUB