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Friday, October 5, 2012

AWOLNATION-Electronic pop/Power pop/Indie pop

It's time to enjoy awesomeness.  Enough said.

AWOLNATION creates a unique blend of Indie, Electronica, Hard rock and Pop with every song and leaves you in amazement. A passion exists with this band that is unlike any other and sucks you in with no hope of ever pushing the stop button.

The band was started when Red Bull Records approached Aaron Bruno and asked him to use their free studio and record for the company. He accepted and began to record. The name AWOLNATION is derived from his own high school nickname and has stuck ever since.

While the band is mostly known for their hit single, "Sail", they released their first full length album, Megalithic Symphony in 2011 and the album took off. The single, "Sail" went platinum in the U.S. and double platinum in Canada and continues to climb the charts as its been used in many different things such as a video on youtube of Jeb Corliss base jumping in a wing-suit. The album itself was released March 15, 2011 right before the band went on tour. The shows usually sell out days before the performances and continue to grow bigger and bigger with every live performance.

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Aaron Bruno: Vocals
Drew Stewart: Lead Guitar
Kenny Carkeet: Rhythm Guitar, Keyboard, Backing vocals
David Amezcua: Bass Guitar, Backing vocals
Hayden Scott: Drums

Live at the Knitting Factory in Boise, ID


"Sail" Sample Music Video 




"Soul Wars" Music Sample


Album Picture retrieved from Google. Information from Wikipedia


Wednesday, February 1, 2012

Capital Lights-Pop rock/Christian Rock

Here comes some good ol' pop rock for ya. These guys are awesome and their CD's are the kind that I can listen to every song. It's sad that they are no longer active in the business but heres the history:

Capital Lights comes from the band afterEIGHT  which was formed in 2002 by bassist and vocalist, bryson Phillips and guitarist, Brett Admire. The name came from the fact that they both worked at a diner known as Lee's and were allowed to practice there as long as it was "after eight o'clock". Soon, they went with it and the band name was given. Their first album, "Better Late than Never" part of "yeah Siam Records" was released in August of 2006.
In 2007 the band signed with Tooth & Nail Records and in 2008, they changed their name officially to Capital Lights when they toured with popular bands, Hawk Nelson and Run Kid Run. 
In July of 2008, they released their first album under the label, "This Is an Outrage!" and shortly after their EP: "Revival of the Fittest EP". "This Is an Outrage!" in my opinion...is by far their best work. This amazing album includes singles like: "Mile Away", "Outrage", and "Let the Little Lady Talk". This whole album is just full of good stuff. Plug in and enjoy.
In August of 2009, the band announced that they were breaking up because God had different plans for each of them but that those plans would be impossible if they continued with the band.

THERE MAY BE SOME LIGHT THOUGH! On Christmas Eve of 2010, Bryson announced on a couple different radio shows that they were no longer an active band but would be releasing one last album on "Tooth & Nail Records". When that album will be released is still unknown. BUT, keep an ear out for them!

This Is an Outrage!" in my opinion...is by far their best work. This amazing album includes singles like: "Mile Away", "Outrage", and "Let the Little Lady Talk". This whole album is just full of good stuff. Here's a couple samples of them and if you really dig it, download the album. For now, Plug in and enjoy.

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Jay Caudle: Drums (2002-05)
Jacob Dement: lead Vocals (2002-06)
Andrew Welch: Guitar (2002-07)


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Bryson Phillips: Lead Vocals, Bass
Brett Admire: Guitar
Michael Phillips: Drums
Jonathan Williams: Guitar
John Odle: Bass Guitar




"Mile Away" Sample Music


"Let The Little Lady Talk" Music Sample:





Pictures retrieved from Google. Additional information and quotes from Wikipedia



Wednesday, January 11, 2012

Aj Hernz-R&B/Hip-Hop/Pop/Dubstep

Aj Hernz was born in Laredo, Texas and later moved to San Antonio where he has made his biggest push.
He actually started as a dancer and through dancing and poetry, eventually found his hit. Making a huge push into the industry, Aj is turning heads all over the place. In the first two weeks of its release, Aj's mix tape sold over 2,000 copies and featured his first single, "Can't wait". Aj Hernz has also opened for Lil Wayne and is currently being looked at by Young Money and is said to be the next hit in 2012. Aj's most well-known hit however, is, "Snap Back Swag". This song is sure to get that party going. So turn it up let lose.



"Snap Back Swag" Sample Music Video:


Info retrieved from: http://officialajhernz.com/

Pictures retrieved from Google.