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Hot For Crime Release Rock-n-Roll Infused Debut Album


Talk on the street is that the Los Angeles-based band, Hot For Crime are about to explode as one of the new faces of modern rock-n-roll. Today they released their self-titled debut full-length album, Hot For Crime. The record features singles “Ya Need It“, “Good Bad Girl“, and “You Ain’t Mine“, which have collectively gained over two million streams already. The band’s sound falls somewhere between the Sex Pistols and Bon Jovi, bridging a gap between two different ends of spectrum for many rock fans. It’s aggressive but its also anthemic and catchy. United Talent Agency‘s Daniel McCartney shared on… Read more »

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Punk Rock Factory Have Covered ABBA’s “Mamma Mia”


Punk Rock Factory have today (March 31st) released their new album It’s Just A Stage We’re Going Through, a collection of songs taken from the world’s biggest musicals. And to celebrate, they’ve given their take on an ABBA classic. That is “Mamma Mia”, the title track from the wonderful, life-affirming musical based on the music of the Swedish pop legends, and the band have transformed it into something truly special. Taking the iconic melodies and beats and pushing them through a chaotic pop-punk mesh, they’ve turned it into a total pit anthem. There’s even a breakdown. And with a video… Read more »

Concert Reviews

Heavier Than the Rain: Blue Ridge Rock Festival 2022


photos & words by Austin Spruill As the blistering summer of 2022 winds down into the cooler weather of fall, musicians and fans alike are treated to a number of high-profile festivals raging across the country, from Welcome to Rockville and Inkcarceration to Rocklahoma and Louder Than Life. However, few were as highly anticipated as this year’s incarnation of Blue Ridge Rock Festival, taking place from September 8–11.  Hosted at the world-renowned Virginia International Raceway in Alton, VA, hopes were high for the relatively young festival, as the successes and challenges of 2021 propelled the event further into the spotlight… Read more »

Editorial

Rise Rock n’ Shine: Margolnick + Debt Neglector + Magic Sugar Coffee


How many alarms does it take you to wake up? 1 for me. Alarm cats are brutal. It’s time to Rise Rock n’ Shine… Who: Margolnick is the solo project of Drake Margolnick, lead singer of anthemic rock band Flagship. He is using the project as a kind of restart button while still incorporating everything he learned during his years in Flagship. The music is more personal and intimate with Margolnick’s ear for melody remaining constant.  What: “Watch Me” whip, now….actually don’t watch me do any of that; I’m terribly uncoordinated. Why: “Watch Me” is like an indie-pop origami crane… Read more »

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