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Ballroom Boxer plays rock n roll inspired by The Misfits and Weezer

Today’s exclusive is with rock n’ rollers Ballroom Boxer, who come complete with poppy hooks, old school punk influence and soaring harmonies. Like a cross between the Misfits and Weezer, their music is catchy and unique. Ballroom Boxer has a very melodic, old school approach to rock n’ roll. How did this approach develop form...

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Exclusive interview with Chicago rock n roll singer songwriter Colin Tyler

Chicago singer-songwriter Colin Tyler took the time to share some of his views on his recent work, as well as the music industry. Listening to some of his material, he really strikes me as a gifted rock n’ roll songwriter, the kind that I wish there were more of. Either way, with people like Colin...

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Exclusive Interview with Gritty Acoustic Rockers The Root Cause

Today we have an exclusive with The Root Cause, who inject enough rock and soul into their music to shake you awake from your pop culture slumber. Their track “Common Man” gets a big thumbs up from me.  The Root Cause takes acoustic music’s more gritty, rock n’ roll aspects and throws out the rule book....

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Talk Like June shows country can rock with “Take That”

As most of you know, I’m a rock n’ roll fan. That being said, I’m a fan of all expressions and all genres of music. Electronic music or country music can exemplify the rock n’ roll spirit, for example. That’s because rock is freedom – freedom from conforming to expectations, whether it be radio, industry,...

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The Daily Hate – Edgy punk and ska with sharp pop sensibilities

The Daily Hate have certainly come up with an intelligent, fresh, and loose rock n’ roll/ska punk creation called “Four Alarm“. Fuzzy, distorted, dirty guitars are the first thing you hear, and you may initially wonder if this is a demo, until the bass, and then the crisp high hats enter the mix and you...

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Los Angeles band Symphony crosses Jefferson Airplane with Black Sabbath

Sounding like an act inspired by the likes of The Black Keys and….heavy metal?, Los Angeles up-and-coming act Symphony gave me 3 doses of sexually charged rock n’ roll with their track “So Sweet (Ride On)”. In case you didn’t know, all that’s required is a single dose. Here’s a band with real machismo, and...

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Swedish band Slim Loris unite rock n roll with Americana on “Down to Earth”

Slim Loris is a 3-piece rock n’ roll/folk rock band who come from a place famous for having a great music scene – Stockholm, Sweden. Their music is simultaneously upbeat yet melancholy, familiar yet fresh. They pay tribute to the 60’s musical movements, the early 90’s alternative peak, as well as the modern rock approach...

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Jon Prophet Preaches To The Rock N Roll Choir

Recently I had the chance to speak with a very driven artist who has crafted his own intelligent and unique brand of rock n’ roll. In fact, he seems to share some of the same inclusive ideas as my own on the subject. I’m excited to introduce you to an artist you’ll no doubt be...

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Rock n Roll Storm’s A Comin – A Hideous Blue Inspires

“Nothing’s what you bargained for. Give it up like a cheap whore.” That sums it up, doesn’t it? There is a positive message in there if you look for it. Your plan. Give it up. Drop it. Sobering, lyrical brilliance from Mr. Derrick Mills, the musical mastermind behind the dangerous and fascinating project A Hideous...

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The Best Party Song Of 2011 – “Sex, Drugs & Rock n’ Roll” by 4Q Rockband

                                                        “Sex, drugs and rock n’ roll” isn’t a term you hear very often anymore. Squares abound. The mainstream masses are more likely to indulge in reality tv,...

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