Deviates Takes On The Negatives Of Addiction In New Single

Posted on August 31, 2021 by philspicks

Independent punk rock band Deviates is giving audiences another preview of its new album.

The band premiered the album’s new single, ‘40 Days and 40 Nights‘ Tuesday. The song is the second from the band’s forthcoming album, Holding Out, which is scheduled for release Sept. 17. A limited run of translucent blood red vinyl pressings (approximately 500 copies) is scheduled for release Nov. 15.

The premiere of ’40 Days and 40 Nights’ comes less than a month after the band premiered the album’s lead single, ‘Wasted‘ and its companion video. The musical arrangement featured in the band’s new single is everything that any punk purist will appreciate with its high-energy guitar riffs and time keeping.

Front man Brian Barbara addressed the song’s lyrical theme in a prepared statement.

“40 Days and 40 nights began to take shape twenty years ago,” he said. “The song is a true representation of Deviates. The lyrics address the ongoing struggles and losses associated with addiction and sadly, ring truer every day. Life isn’t meant to be lived alone. Despair is real. Pick up the phone.”

In other news, Deviates is scheduled to join Pennywise for a handful of live shows this fall. The bands’ dates are noted below. Tickets are available here.

Tour Dates:

10/7 – Majestic Ventura Theater – Ventura, CA (w/ Pennywise + Dead Kennedys + Slaughterhouse)

10/8 – The Majestic Ventura Theater – Ventura, CA (w/ Pennywise + Strung Out + The Line) (SOLD OUT)

10/9 – Fremont Theatre – San Luis Obispo, CA (w/ Pennywise + The Line)

11/5– SOMA – San Diego CA (w/ Pennywise + Strung Out + Urethane)

More information on Deviates’ new single, video, and album is available along with all of the band’s latest news at:

Website: https://www.deviatesband.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/deviatespunk

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Gemini Syndrome To Perform Live At Blue Ridge Rock Festival

Posted on August 31, 2021 by philspicks

Gemini Syndrome recently wrapped up its latest live run in support of its new album, but the band’s live schedule is not over yet.

The band is scheduled to perform at this year’s Blue Ridge Rock Festival Sept. 10 in Danville, VA. Tickets for the concert are available here.

Front man Aaron Nordstrom said in a prepared statement, he and his band mates are anticipating the group’s performance.

“After all that the world has been through, it will be nice to be part of the communion of synners once again,” he said. “See you all soon!”

Drummer Brian Steele Medina expanded on Nordstrom’s comments.

“It’s great to get back out and visit with our brothers and sisters again,” said Medina. “Now more than ever we could all use music and human contact to balance out the pandemic, murder hornets & Pentagon UFO videos.”

Gemini Symdrome’s new album, 3rd Degree — The Raising is scheduled for release Oct. 15 through Century Media Records. The album’s track listing is noted below.

3^rd Degree – The Raising Track Listing:

1-Reintegration

2-IDK

3-Die With Me

4-Baptized In Fire

5-Children of the Sun

6-Abandoned

7-Broken Reflection

8-Sum Quod Eris

9-Best of Me

10-Absolution

11-Hold the Line

12-Where We Started From

13-Fiat Lux

Gemini Syndrome premiered the album’s latest single, ‘Broken Reflection‘ digitally Aug. 26. Its premiere follows those of the album’s other singles, ‘Abandoned,‘ ‘Die With Me,’ ‘IDK‘ and ‘Reintegration.‘

More information on Gemini Syndrome’s new album, single, video and live appearances is available along with all of the band’s latest news at:

Website: https://geminisyndrome.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GeminiSyndrome

Twitter: https://twitter.com/GeminiSyndrome

Whitechapel Announces New Album Details; Premieres Album’s Lead Single

Posted on August 31, 2021 by philspicks

Whitechapel will release its latest album this fall.

The band is scheduled to release its latest album, Kin, Oct. 29 through Metal Blade Records. The album’s release will come more than two years after the release of the band’s then latest album, The Valley (2019), which the band also released through Metal Blade Records.

Front man Phil Bozeman talked about Kin in comparison to The Valley in a recent interview.

“I feel with every album, we learn what worked best on the last one and try to utilize that in our writing,” said Bozeman. Early in the writing, there was some discussion of the album being like The Valley Part II, not literally called that, but in how the songs sound and flow through it. It’s very much a storytelling type record like The Valley was. Musically, we just want to create what we vibe with at the given moment. We write music with how we feel and not what is expected of us, while lyrically the idea of continuing from the story of The Valley was always the goal.”

In anticipation of the album’s release, the band premiered the record’s lead single, ‘Lost Boy.’ The song’s musical arrangement is much like that of songs from The Valley. It expertly balances Bozeman’s guttural screams and softer, Maynard James Keena-esque singing for an air that itself creates lots of interest. The balance in the instrumentation and that with the song’s vocals adds even more to the song’s engagement and entertainment.

No information was provided as to the meaning of the song’s lyrical theme in the press release announcing the band’s new album and single. However information noting that the songs touch on “emotional territory” would seem to hint at least somewhat to some information.

Kin will release on a variety of platforms, all of which are noted below along with the album’s track listing.

– digipak-CD
– deluxe box set (hardcover box includes: exclusive gold vinyl, gold 7-inch single, 72-page photo book)
– 180g white vinyl (EU exclusive)
– clear sky blue marbled vinyl (EU exclusive – limited to 500 copies)
– clear ash grey marbled vinyl (EU exclusive – limited to 300 copies)
– midnight blue marbled vinyl (Eyesore exclusive – limited to 200 copies)
– milky clear w/ blue and white splattered blob vinyl (Kings Road exclusive – limited to 200 copies)
– gold / black split vinyl (Impericon exclusive – limited to 200 copies)
– cool grey marbled vinyl (EMP exclusive – limited to 200 copies)
– gold / black dust vinyl (EMP exclusive – limited to 200 copies)
– opaque cyan (sides A/B) black (sides C/D) vinyl (US exclusive)
– black w/ white edge splatter vinyl (US exclusive)
– royal blue / black color in color vinyl (Newbury exclusive)
– electric blue w/ aqua blue splatter vinyl (Revolver exclusive)
– cyan w/ black splatter vinyl (US exclusive)
– white / cyan melt vinyl (US exclusive)

Kin track-listing
1. I Will Find You
2. Lost Boy
3. A Bloodsoaked Symphony
4. Anticure
5. The Ones That Made Us
6. History Is Silent
7. To the Wolves
8. Orphan
9. Without You
10. Without Us
11. Kin

Kin was tracked at the home of the band’s guitarist Zach Householder. Ted Jensen (Alice in Chains, Green Day, James Taylor) mastered the record while David Castillo mastered the album. The record’s cover art was designed by Jillian Savage.

More information on Whitechapel’s new album is available online now along with all of the band’s latest news, tour dates and more at:

Website: https://www.whitechapelband.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/whitechapelmetal

Twitter: https://twitter.com/whitechapelband

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Tremonti Premieres Live ‘A World Away’ Clip

Posted on August 31, 2021 by philspicks

Audiences are getting another preview of Tremonti’s new album.

The band, fronted by its namesake, Mark Tremonti (Alter Bridge, ex-Creed) debuted a live clip of its new single, ‘A World Away’ Tuesday. The song is the third single from the band’s forthcoming album, Marching in Time. Its premiere follows that of the album’s first two singles, ‘Marching in Time‘ and ‘If Not For You.’

The live clip of ‘A World Away’ was captured live in Orlando, FLA. The video offers audiences a glimpse into what they can expect when Tremonti launches its tour this week with Sevendust and Lydia Can’t Breathe. The band plays in darkness, save for a series of flashing lights that work in rhythm with the music.

Speaking of the music, the song opens in a rather contemplative fashion before launching in a distinctly Slipknot-esque breakdown in the bars that follow. The choruses present more of a familiar melodic rock style approach to which audiences have become accustomed from Tremonti. That contrast of the heavier riffs in the song’s verses and its slightly lighter moments in the choruses makes for an interesting presentation in its own right.

No information about the song’s lyrical theme was presented in the news release announcing the debut of the new live clip. What’s more, the audio mix in the clip makes hearing Tremonti’s vocals somewhat washed out. From what one can decipher from it all, it seems the song’s lyrical theme is of the philosophical/existential nature.

More information on Tremonti’s new single, video, album, and tour is available along with all of the band’s latest news at:

Website: https://marktremonti.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MarkTremonti

Twitter: https://twitter.com/marktremonti

Pop Evil Announces Top 10 Honor For Another Of Its Singles; Band Launches New Mobile Game; Tour Continues

Posted on August 31, 2021 by philspicks

Pop Evil and its fans have a lot to celebrate this week.

The band’s single, ‘Survivor‘ has officially reached #9 on Billboard’s Rock & Alternative Airplay Chart. The achievement makes the single the band’s 18th overall single to reach a Top 10 position on any of Billboard’s charts.

The song is featured in the band’s latest album, Versatile and is just one of the record’s songs to reach a Top 10 charting position. ‘Breathe Again‘ peaked at #1 on Billboard’s Mainstream Rock Airplay Chart in May. ‘Work,’ yet another of the album’s singles, also reached the top spot on one of Billboard’s charts.

In other news, the band has launched a mobile Rubik’s Cube game that it has dubbed “The Cube.” Audiences can download the game here.

Front man Leigh Kakaty said the recent downtime that he spent as the result of a positive COVID test gave him lots of time to play the game himself.

“Over the last few weeks, I played the hell out of this game during my Covid isolation,” said Kakaty. “Just warning everyone, it’s not an easy game to nail down. Good luck beating Hayley’s score, she currently has the highest score on the bus…”

In more news still, the band continues its tour in support of Versatile tonight in Savannah, GA. The performance is one of a handful of dates that was re-scheduled due to Kakaty’s temporary sidelining. The band’s current tour schedule is noted below with the recently rescheduled dates noted in red.

POP EVIL “VERSATILE” TOUR DATES

(*dates in red mark rescheduled shows)

August 31 – Savannah, GA @ Victory North #

September 1 – Asheville, NC @ Orange Peel #

September 2 – Nashville, TN @ Brooklyn Bowl (w/ Zero 9:36 only)

September 4 – Pryor, OK @ Rocklahoma

September 8 – Detroit, MI @ St. Andrews Hall #

September 9 – Flint, MI @ Machine Shop #

September 10 – Harrisburg, PA @ XL Live #

September 11 – Mansfield, OH @ Inkcarceration Fest

September 12 – Danville, VA @ Blue Ridge Rockfest

September 15 – Baltimore, MD @ Rams Head Live #

September 16 – Sayreville, NJ @ Starland Ballroom #

September 17 – Portland, ME @ Aura *

September 18 – Hampton Beach, NH @ Wally’s *

September 21 – Huntsville, Al @ Mars Music Hall – Von Braun Center*

September 22 – Atlanta, GA @ Buckhead Theater *

September 23 – Destin, FL @ Club LA *

September 24 – Orlando, FL @ Central FL Fairgrounds – Rebel Rock Fest

September 29 – Fargo, ND @ Sanctuary Events Center #

October 1 – Denver, CO @ Oriental Theater #

October 3 – Joliet, IL @ The Forge #

October 5 – Des Moines, IA @ Wooly’s #

October 8 – Sacramento, CA @ Aftershock Festival

# with ZERO 9:36 & BRKN LOVE

* with BRKN LOVE & LIKE MACHINES

Pop Evil’s “Versatile Tour” is in support of the band’s latest album, Versatile. The album has produced the singles, ‘Survivor,’ ‘Breathe Again,’ ‘Set Me Free,’ ‘Work,’ and ‘Let The Chaos Begin.’ Versatile is available to stream and download here.

More information on Pop Evil’s tour and album is available online along with all of the band’s latest news at:

Website: https://www.PopEvil.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/popevil

Twitter: https://twitter.com/popevil

‘Bridges, Bright Nights & Thieves’ Is A Welcome Return For Cavo

Posted on August 31, 2021 by philspicks

Independent rock band Cavo has spent the past 14 years flying just under the mainstream radar, crafting music that is truly worth hearing. Nine in all (four albums and five EPs) those records have each left audiences wondering what has kept the band just under that radar. Now Friday, the band will release its latest record (digitally at that) in the form of Bridges, Bright Nights & Thieves. The 11-song record has already produced a handful of singles in the form of ‘Without You,’ ‘Wolves,’ ‘Lead On’ ‘Muscle Memory,’ and its cover of Duran Duran’s ‘Come Undone.’ There are even an updated takes of the band’s own songs ‘Ghost,’ ‘Let It Go’ and ‘Cynical.’ ‘Cynical’ was originally featured in the band’s 2018 album by the same name while ‘Let It Go’ and ‘Ghost’ were originally featured in the band’s 2009 album, Bright Nights, Dark Days. So it goes without saying that the band’s latest record has a lot for audiences to like just from everything noted here. It is just a part of what audiences have to enjoy. Just as noteworthy is ‘What Does It Feel Like?’ This late entry to the album’s 42-minute run time will be addressed shortly. ‘No Way,’ the record’s midpoint of sorts is another notable addition to the record. It will be discussed a little later. ‘We Were Wrong’ is also worth noting in examining this record’s strong points. When it and the other songs noted here are all considered together, they make the record in whole still more proof of why Cavo deserves more attention than it has received from the mainstream rock and even pop communities.

Cavo’s forthcoming record Bridges, Bright Nights & Thieves (named after the band’s albums, Bridges, Bright Nights Dark Days, and Thick as Thieves) is another offering from the independent rock band that audiences established and otherwise will enjoy. The five singles that it has already produced and its three updated takes of its own older songs do plenty to support the noted statement. They are just a portion of what audiences will like about the record. There is still a trio of other songs left that audiences will enjoy just as much, not the least of which being ‘What Does It Feel Like?’ The musical arrangement featured in ‘What Does It Feel Like?’ immediately makes the song a fit for any active rock radio station programmer’s play list. That is because of its clear stylistic similarity to works from the likes of Theory of a Deadman. The steady time keeping from drummer Andy Herrin and bass line from Brian Smith form a solid foundation for the song along with the vocal delivery of front man Casey Walker. Guitarist Chris Hobbs’ own performance here works with the noted instrumentation and vocals to make the song in whole such a catchy, infectious work that is the most commercially viable of the album’s entries.

As much as the song’s musical content does to make it stand out, the lyrical content that accompanies the song’s musical arrangement does its own share to ensure listeners’ engagement and entertainment. The lyrical theme featured in ‘What Does It Feel Like?’ comes across as a deep statement about what someone must think and feel as he/she deals with so much emotional struggle from self and from others. This is inferred right from the song’s lead verse and chorus as Walker sings, “Wanting to hide/Just a place you can run to/Saving a life after all that you’ve been through/But they take what they want/’Cause they know what you hide/Tell me you realize/Changing the lives…What does it feel like/Holding it all inside/What does it feel like/Leaving the world tonight/Feels like I’m living a lie.” The seeming message continues in the song’s second verse in which Walker sings, “You’re the last one alive/And you know that’s never gonna change/You know what it’s like/’Cause it’s always been the same/Well the words never change/And the voice never fades/Tell me it’s too late/Changing your mind/Never changes that it won’t fade away.” The later mention in the song’s third and final verse that “the world is here and then it’s gone” is sort of a sarcastic statement to that person who seems to be feeling thoughts of “oh woe is me” at least in the ears and mind of this critic. To that end, the song in whole seems to be a commentary about people holding things in, feeling so sorry for themselves and that ultimately in holding everything in is to no end. It really is an interesting social commentary of sorts that is certain to resonate with a wide range of listeners. The fire in the song’s musical arrangement adds even more impact to the seeming statement. In hindsight, it seems to develop a sense of frustration from the main speaker as he addresses that person that is just apparently feeling so sorry for himself/herself. The whole makes clear why this song is such an important addition to the album. It is just one more of the songs that makes the album so worth hearing. ‘No Way’ is another notable addition to the album.

‘No Way’ will appeal to any pop punk fan with its catchy musical arrangement. Walker and Hobbs immediately grab listeners with their respective performances here. As Herrin and Smith join in, the group in whole makes the song’s arrangement that much more engaging and entertaining for the noted audiences. The richness in the song’s musical arrangement makes the impact of the song’s lyrical theme all the more appealing, again, to the noted listeners.

The lyrical theme featured in ‘No Way’ is a relatively easy topic to decipher. This song’s lyrical theme is that of a breakup. At first it seems otherwise as Walker’s subject tells the female love interest to “Come and lay your head down/You’ve been waiting for so long/And now it’s pulling you back to the place where it all began/Come and rest your head now/You’ve been crying for too long/This rejection is more than you need on a hard day/I think the summer’s burning out/The moment you leave/I think there’s more that we should say/Don’t you agree…I know you know.” That sense of a breakup continues in the song’s verse as the subject continues in similar fashion. The mention in the song’s chorus that “Your eyes are lying/If it kills you to try/Then walk away/Save me from my pain/I swear you know what to say” adds even more to the sense that this is another song centered on a relationship at its end. This is a man who apparently just wants the truth from that woman rather than being led on. Again, this is all just this critic’s own interpretation. When the song’s musical arrangement is joined with the seeming lyrical theme, it makes the emotion of the moment all the richer and impacting. To that end that overall accessibility will keep this song engaging and entertaining just as much as ‘How Does It Feel?’ and so many of the album’s other songs. It is just one more of the works that makes this record in whole stand out, too. ‘We Were Wrong’ is yet another of the record’s most notable works.

‘We Were Wrong’ is interesting in part because its musical arrangement also boasts a certain pop punk sensibility that is unique from that of ‘No Way.’ At the same time, the subtle guitar line against Walker’s vocals also hints at something of a late 80s/early 90s pop rock influence. Yes, it sounds like an odd juxtaposition, but it somehow manages to work well here. Even more interesting here is that Walker’s vocals actually sound so similar to those of Counting Crows front man Adam Duritz. Whether that was intentional is anyone’s guess. Regardless, the similarity is there and it makes the song’s musical aspect all the more interesting.

The song’s musical arrangement is just a part of what makes it notable. The song’s lyrical theme adds even more to its interest. As with ‘No Way,’ the lyrical theme featured in ‘We Were Wrong’ centers on a breakup. Right from the get go, Walker’s statements about everything going wrong and that “I guess we stayed too long…I guess there’s no choice but to leave” makes that evident. The sentiment continues in similar fashion from there through the rest of the song. To that end, the once again accessible lyrical theme and equally accessible and unique musical arrangement makes the song all the more engaging and entertaining for the noted audiences. When this song, the others examined here and the rest of the record’s works are considered together, the whole makes the record in whole more proof that Cavo deserves much more attention and credit from the mainstream rock realm than it receives and has received.

Cavo’s forthcoming record, Bridges, Bright Nights & Thieves is a strong new offering from the band. It is a presentation that the band’s established audiences and more casual listeners alike will appreciate. That is proven through its musical and lyrical content alike. Each of the songs examined here prove that just as much as the record’s already released singles and its trio of updated works. Each item is important in its own way to the whole of the record. All things considered, they make this record a welcome return from Cavo.

Bridges, Bright Nights & Thieves is scheduled for digital release Friday. More information on Cavo’s new record is available online now along with the band’s latest news and more at:

Website: https://www.cavomusic.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Cavo

Twitter: https://twitter.com/cavomusic

Cold Announces New Tour Schedule

Posted on August 30, 2021 by philspicks

Cold is gearing up for a new, extensive tour.

The band made the announcement through a news release distributed Monday. The document states the two-month-plus tour is scheduled to launch Sept. 15 in Albany, NY and to run through Nov. 22 in Niagra Falls, NY. It features performances scheduled in cities nationwide, such as Jacksonville, NC; St. Louis, MO and Tyler, TX.

New Dilema, Divide The Fall, and Waiting for the Enemy are scheduled to share time as support throughout the tour.

Front man Scooter Ward said in a prepared statement, the band is anticipating the tour’s launch.

“We’re looking forward to reuniting with our family of fans this fall on tour,” the statement reads. “We’ve incorporated some of the songs that we rarely played live, along with all of the fan favorites. Stay safe and we will see you all soon!”

The tour’s schedule is noted below.

COLD – 2021 US Tour Dates
9/15 Albany, NY – Empire Underground
9/16 Laconia, NH – Granite State Music Hall
9/17 Chicopee, MA – Geraldine’s
9/18 Norwalk, CT – Wall Street Theater
9/19 Providence, RI – Fete Ballroom
9/22 Teaneck, NJ – Debonair Music Hall
9/23 Hopewell, VA – Beacon Theatre
9/24 Spartanburg, SC – Ground Zero
9/25 Jacksonville, FL – Underbelly
9/26 Cape Coral, FL – Dixie Live
9/28 Destin, FL – Club LA
9/29 Atlanta, GA – The Masquerade
9/30 Charleston, WV – Rock City Cake Company
10/01 Louisville, KY – Diamond Pub Concert Hall
10/02 Harrison, OH – Blue Note Harrison
10/03 Harrisburg, PA – Harrisburg Midtown Arts Center
10/06 Lakewood, OH – Winchester Music Tavern
10/07 Lombard, IL – Brauer House
10/08 Iowa City, IA – Wildwood Saloon
10/09 St. Paul, MN – Turf Club
10/10 Milwaukee, WI – Shank Hall
10/13 Des Moines, IA – Lefty’s
10/14 Lincoln, NE – The Royal Grove
10/15 Denver, CO – Herman’s Hideaway
10/16 Colorado Springs, CO – Sunshine Studios Live
10/19 Scottsdale, AZ – Pub Rock
10/21 Austin, TX – Come And Take It Live
10/22 Houston, TX – Scout Bar
10/23 San Antonio, TX – The Rock Box
10/24 Dallas, TX – Trees
10/27 St. Louis, MO – Red Flag
10/28 Bloomington, IL – The Castle Theatre
10/29 Flint, MI – The Machine Shop
10/30 Fort Wayne, IN – Piere’s Entertainment Center
10/31 Pittsburgh, PA – The Crafthouse
11/03 Virginia Beach, VA – Elevation 27
11/04 Baltimore, MD – Baltimore Soundstage
11/06 Jacksonville, NC – Hooligan’s
11/07 Greensboro, NC – Blind Tiger
11/10 Jefferson, LA – Southport Hall
11/11 Memphis, TN – Growlers
11/12 Shreveport, LA – The Lot
11/13 Monroe, LA – The Hub Music Hall
11/14 Tyler, TX – Country River Club
11/17 Indianapolis, IN – The Hi-Fi
11/19 Columbus, OH – The King of Clubs
11/20 Northampton, PA – The Gin Mill
11/21 State College, PA – Stage West
11/22 Niagara Falls, NY – Rapids Theatre

More information on Cold’s upcoming tour is available along with all of the band’s latest news at:

Website: https://coldarmy.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Cold

Twitter: https://twitter.com/Cold

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John Corabi Debuts New Single, ‘Cosi Bella (So Beautiful),’ Companion Video

Posted on August 30, 2021 by philspicks

Former Dead Daisies front man John Corabi opened the new week with a new single and video.

Corabi debuted his new single, ‘Cosi Bella (So Beautiful)‘ and its companion video Monday. The mid-tempo semi-ballad style song was produced and co-written by famed guitarist Marti Frederiksen (Aerosmith, Ozzy Osbourne, Motley Crue) in Nashville, TN.

The lyrical theme featured in the new song is, as Corabi sings right from the song’s outset, about a woman. In other words, it is a love song.

Corabi talked at length about the song during a recent interview.

“‘Cosi Bella’ came about from a writing session I did with Marti for The Dead Daisies’ ‘Burn It Down’ record,” said Corabi. “I had the initial verse idea, and a chorus that didn’t quite work for the tune. I played it for Marti, and he liked the idea but gave me a better idea for the chorus. We recorded the rough idea on my phone, with both of us just scatting the melody.”

Added Corabi, “The Daisies heard the idea but felt it didn’t quite fit their format, so I put it to bed for a bit. After leaving the band in 2019, I started to revisit old ideas I had and sat down and recorded the track. Being new to ProTools, I took the song as far as I could and sent it to Marti to produce. I explained the song was musically inspired to a degree by ‘Penny Lane’ by The Beatles and ‘Killer Queen’ by Queen, so Marti and his son Evan recut the drums and bass, and added some horns, and sprinkled their magical fairy dust on the track to give it that shiny polished sound!”

Corabi concluded, “I wrote the lyrics, and after singing the song, I felt ‘SO BEAUTIFUL’ was kind of an average title, so I looked those words up in a translation app and found it in Italian (Cosi Bella) and felt it had a nice ring to it! It’s not what some people truly expect from me, but I LOVE the way the song turned out, and it’s just a happy little upbeat love song with a twist! I hope you enjoy it as much as I do.”

More information on John Corabi’s new single and video is available along with all of his latest news at:

Website: https://www.johncorabi.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JohnCorabiMusic

Twitter: https://twitter.com/crablegs59

Ivory Blue Debuts ‘Family Tables’ Video

Posted on August 30, 2021 by philspicks

Independent singer-songwriter Ivory Blue premiered the video for her latest single this month.

Ivory Blue debuted the video for her single, ‘Family Tables’ Aug. 21. Audiences can stream and download the single starting Sept. 7. The song is featured in Ivory Blue’s forthcoming debut album, Compound Love later this year and its follow-up, the EP, Red Light. The EP is scheduled for release in 2022 with an exact release date under consideration.

The musical arrangement featured in ‘Family Tables’ is a mid-tempo pop rock style composition. Its catchy hooks and choruses and general approach make it comparable to works from the likes of The Killers, U2, and Concrete Blonde.

According to a statement from Ivory Blue, the lyrical theme that accompanies the song’s musical arrangement focuses on personal relationships in a specific fashion.

“What is it like if people give you the chance to shine?,” she asked. “Sometimes we are underestimated and treated unfairly, but the people that give us the chance, will have the opportunity to see how far we can really fly!”

The video for ‘Family Tables’ features Ivory Blue sitting at a table with what is meant to be a family as the song plays over the visualization. There is some tension among those sitting at the table as she sits at the head, having to deal with it all.

More information on Ivory Blue’s new single is available along with all of her latest news at:

Website: https://www.ivorybluemusic.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IVORYBLUEMUSIC

To Kill A Monster Tackles Coping With Loss In Its New Single, Video

Posted on August 30, 2021 by philspicks

Independent rock band To Kill a Monster is taking on a tough topic in its latest single and video.

The band premiered its new single, ‘Barely Breathing’ Friday, along with the song’s lyric video, which premiered through BlankTV’s official YouTube channel. The song is available to stream and download through Spotify and Apple Music.

The musical arrangement featured in the single is a gritty arrangement. It combines influences of Foo Fighters and Queens of the Stone Age to make it a unique rock/stoner rock hybrid composition.

The lyrical theme that accompanies the song’s musical arrangement takes on the topic of coping with loss, according to a statement about the song released by the band.

“‘Barely Breathing’ is a story about the loss of a loved one when they’re all you have left,” the statement reads.

More information on To Kill A Monster’s new single and lyric video is available along with all of the band’s latest news at:

Website: https://tokillamonster.hearnow.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ToKillAMonster

Twitter: https://twitter.com/tokillamonster

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Deviates Takes On The Negatives Of Addiction In New Single

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Gemini Syndrome To Perform Live At Blue Ridge Rock Festival

Whitechapel Announces New Album Details; Premieres Album’s Lead Single

Tremonti Premieres Live ‘A World Away’ Clip

Pop Evil Announces Top 10 Honor For Another Of Its Singles; Band Launches New Mobile Game; Tour Continues

‘Bridges, Bright Nights & Thieves’ Is A Welcome Return For Cavo

Cold Announces New Tour Schedule

John Corabi Debuts New Single, ‘Cosi Bella (So Beautiful),’ Companion Video

Ivory Blue Debuts ‘Family Tables’ Video

To Kill A Monster Tackles Coping With Loss In Its New Single, Video