Okeechobee Music and Arts Festival celebrated its 5th year anniversary in Okeechobee, Florida, attracting music lovers from all over the world. A camping festival geared toward nature, art, music and togetherness. The weekend featured a diverse lineup of musicians across various genres, including indie, electronic, hip hop, and more. This year's festival was no exception, with over 100 artists performing on multiple stages over the course of four days. One of the standout acts of the festival was Miami-based band Clean Cut, known for their unique blend of indie rock and electronic music.
Read MoreCanadian sisters, Tegan and Sara, toured to Southern California as part of their ‘Crybaby’ tour, which is their first independent release in many years. They performed a show in San Diego and at the House of Blue in Anaheim, California. Their concert series is similar to the MTV series Unplugged where the artists share stories about their music process, history about aspiring musicians, life touring, and other fun facts. Tegan and Sara will continue their tour, performing dates in Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle, and Vancouver.
Read MoreAfter Hours Til Dawn Tour featuring The Weeknd, Kaytranada, and Mike Dean at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida.
Read MoreWallows and Jordana performed to a sold-out crowd at the Fillmore Miami Beach, Florida.
Read MoreAmerican Pop singer and songwriter, Tucker Pillsbury, also known as Role Model, began making music in college and was quickly noticed after the 2017 release of his debut EP, “ARIZONA IN THE SUMMER.” “Stolen Car” easily became a fan favorite and was even discovered by the late Mac Miller. Miller flew Pillsbury to Los Angeles, California and opened a few doors for him to kickstart his career. “Mac was the first person to see me as an artist,” he mentioned in an earlier interview.
Read MoreProtest artists, Pussy Riot, are revolutionizing the music industry and their global activism through the art of NFTs. Through NFTs and cryptocurrency, the Punk Rock artists are funding global fundraisers for the efforts in Ukraine, LGBT, and abortion rights. They have created their own digital art such as music releases, music videos, and their own branded NFT collection. The Punk Rock artists are shaping the future of campaigning by the support of leading crypto enthusiasts, their fans, and the decentralized market. During NFT Week, Nadezhda Tolokonnikova known by her stage name, Nadya Riot, hosted a digital art event at the Superchief Gallery in Los Angeles, California.
Read MoreUnited Kingdom’s The Darkness are currently on their “MOTORHEART” North American tour with Nashville Rock trio, The Dead Deads. The groups performed a Southern California tour date at the Observatory Orange County in Santa Ana, California. The Southern California audience arrived at the venue early for an opportunity to grab a desired spot within the venue. They adorned The Darkness and “MOTORHEART” themed merchandise such as long-sleeved tees. The fans recited each lyric on The Darkness’ set list and fist pumped in harmony to each live song performance.
Read MoreNew York based Noise Pop artist, Mothra Stewart, has released his new single, “The P.T.A,” accompanied with an experimental music video on Green Witch Recordings.
Read MoreThe Black Crowes brought back Rock and Roll music to the Los Angeles’ the Forum for the very first time since the pandemic. The Southern Rock group performed the first live music event at the Los Angeles music venue since the venue’s closure. The night foreshadowed the return of entertainment to the City of Dreams and Angels. The group are currently on their “Shake Your Money Maker” tour throughout the United States. The Black Crowes perform tracks from their introductory album which was released in 1990, and which also ignited their prodigious musical career. The tour is equipped with high octane live musical performances, desirable custom merchandise, and engaging stage layout.
Read MoreAriel Hartley of Pearl Earl shares her songwriting process and the fruition of her new side project, Earl Hartley and Thrift Star on SoundBite Magazine. She has debuted her new single release, ‘Dream Crusher’ which is available on all streaming music platforms. Hartley spoke to SoundBite Magazine on how she began writing songs from poetry and learned how to play an instrument one late night with her friend that she met freshman year of college. She also shared how she continued her creativity process through the pandemic on her music projects. Earl Hartley and Thrift Star’s EP will be released on cassette through Dreamy Life records on September 24th.
Read MoreThe Foo Fighters will be performing on August 26th at the Forum in Los Angeles, California. The group have developed an alter ego known as the Dee Gees and covering Bee Gees tracks for their latest LP release, ‘Hail Satin.’ They released this disco-rock inspired album on July 17th in collaboration with Record Store Day.
Read MoreEngaging with creativity and music making during quarantine, The Carmics have released their debut music video for their sophomore track, “Kids.”
The Carmics released their track, "Self Control" in December 2019 and have been writing new music since their first song release. Previous to the COVID pandemic, the group were playing shows throughout Central and South Florida. They planned to debut their track, "Kids" at the end of March but recording stopped due to the pandemic. The group continues to write tracks for their upcoming album and are planning to release upcoming singles. The Carmics spoke with SoundBite Magazine about their recording process, favorite records, and provided advice for fellow musicians.
Read MoreFeaturing lyrical themes ranging from unconditional love to the importance of self-care, Calloway Circus’ upcoming record, Entropy is the perfect soundtrack for all your Valentine’s Day festivities.
Set for release on February 14th, the band’s new LP mixes genres of Alternative-Pop, Rock, and electronic beats, boasting the most mature and diverse sound of the young duo’s career. And with new songs such as “Gray” earning an impressive 30,000+ steams on Spotify alone, front man, Ben McGuiness and drummer, Tyler Andrew have gained not only the admiration of fans, but the attention of their musical contemporaries.
Read MoreHitting the road with Sheffield’s Bring Me The Horizon and Los Angeles’ Poppy, Orlando-based Post-Hardcore quintet, Sleeping With Sirens were in for a packed month of exciting shows as they brought their tour to venues across North America. And for Southern California locals, a trip to Viejas Arena was the perfect way to spend a soon to be electrifying Saturday night.
Read MoreNo matter if you’re a horror buff, a comedy lover, or in the mood for a relaxing summer romance movie, there’s a good chance you’ve come across the work of award-winning composer and musician, Patric Caird.
Best known in America for scoring the Cartoon Network animated classic, Ed, Edd n Eddy, Caird has been making waves in the industry for nearly three decades. And as a recipient of numerous accolades including a Genie Award (Canadian Oscar), as well as multiple Leo and SOCAN Music Awards, it’s clear that the skills of this highly decorated Canadian-American talent is in high demand.
Read MoreCage the Elephant is a Rock band from Bowling Green, Kentucky. The band formed in 2006 and began releasing music after being signed to Relentless Records. They soon released their debut, self titled album. The album includes the hits “Ain’t No Rest For the Wicked,” “Back Against the Wall,” and “In One Ear.” They followed the release by going on tour and performing at a few festivals.
Read MoreAugust Burns Red's “Constellations” album was released 10 years ago? Already?! That is difficult to believe! We remember when it came out!
We were fortunate enough to catch the Cincinnati, Ohio concert date on this tour supporting the album anniversary which was released 10 years ago!
While standing in line, fellow fans shared their favorite tracks from their albums and live music experiences from August Burns Red.
Bringing back so much nostalgia!
Read MoreBuilding off a successful YouTube cover series and exciting debut release, Florida-based singer/songwriter, Cloe Wilder, has once again returned with personal material that reflects both relatable content and surprising wisdom beyond her 13 years.
Released July 19th, and produced by Grammy winner, Jayme David Silverstein, Wilder’s second single “i don’t wanna” is filled with staples of the young artist’s dark/pop style.
A mixture of both light vocals and electronic beats, as well as wooden percussion and acoustic elements, Wilder has come away with an atmospheric and recognizable sound, a good sign for any artist-on-the-rise.
And, with an accompanying music video set to drop on August 2nd, we had the pleasure of speaking with Cloe about her upcoming video, songwriting process, musical inspiration, and more!
Read MoreRoberto Carlos Lange, better known for his stage moniker “Helado Negro” is an American multi-instrumentalist born to Ecuadorian immigrants. Lange’s sound is a melting pot of different textures and genres that are sometimes hard to describe due to its ever-changing nature. Lange first came to the scene when he released his debut album, “Awe Owe” in 2009 through Asthmatic Kitty. Since then, Lange has released six albums and several EPs.
Read MoreConfident, catchy, and dripping with heavy riffs and defiant melodies, Los Angeles-based singer/songwriter, Ben Havok’s latest solo effort proves that sticking to one’s roots can never steer you wrong.
Set for release on June 28th and recounting a self-described “quest for purpose”, the up-and-coming musician’s second single, “All the Way” is both a nod to formative years spent listening to classics such as Led Zeppelin and AC/DC, as well as a determination to re-discover the sounds which encompass his own personal identity as an artist.
Read MoreThe Orange County venue was filled with bright neon lights and pulsating retro images from the stage as Italians Do It Better record label took over the night with their showcase of artists: In Mirrors, Heaven, Desire, and Chromatics.
Read MoreBorn and raised in La Jolla, and based in Los Angeles, California, charismatic singer/songwriter Kara Connolly, had spent many a childhood day at the San Diego County Fair. But this year, it was finally time for the young artist to skip the fried oreos (or not!) because the spotlight was once again calling her name.
Read MoreAmerican Indie-Alternative Rock band, Moon Taxi, made their way through Wilmington, North Carolina for an outdoor show at Greenfield Lake Amphitheatre. Located in the heart of Wilmington, this gorgeous venue lays beside a calm lake and tall trees. Needless to say the vibes were high when they took the stage.
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