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5 Things You Need To Know About The Jacks

EDGEOUT Records has begun their new venture and have officially signed The Jacks as their very first artist. The label (exclusively distributed by Universal Music Group) was founded by Tony Guanci and team in 2018, with the purpose of discovering up-and-coming rock musicians. Enter The Jacks. The band is comprised of Jonny Stanback (vocals/guitar), Tom Hunter (guitar/vocals), Scott Stone […]

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5 Highlights From The 2019 One Love Cali Reggae Fest

From Feb. 8-10, Goldenvoice’s One Love Cali Reggae Fest returned for its fourth installment, ushering in what’s now become a mid-winter tradition for music lovers in Southern California. After its expansion over the years, the 2019 event had evolved into a three-day concert, which was once again held at the Queen Mary Events Park in Long Beach, […]

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Star-Studded Lineup Revealed For PaleyFest LA 2019 Includes Lily Tomlin, Mandy Moore, RuPaul, Amy Poehler, Stephen Colbert And More

Announcements for this year’s PaleyFest have been gradually rolling out, readying fans in Los Angeles for the next installment of the premier television festival. The newly-introduced list of talent who will be participating in PaleyFest LA 2019 spans the field of entertainment celebrating actors, comedians, musicians, and creatives across-the-board. Over 100 stars from television’s hottest […]

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Interview: Through The Eyes Of Rock Photographer Neal Preston

Neal Preston is a name that is synonymous with some of music’s greatest moments. For over four decades, he has captured images of the most celebrated figures in rock and roll. He has toured with Led Zeppelin, The Who, Queen, Fleetwood Mac, Bruce Springsteen, and countless others. His work spans album covers, magazines, newspapers, books, […]

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Interview: London/Belfast Duo, REWS, Emerges As New Leading Ladies Of Rock

Shauna Tohill (vocals/guitar) and Collette Williams (vocals/drums), together, are the rock-pop band known as, REWS. The London/Belfast duo has been dominating the UK and Irish music scene ever since they opened for Halestorm’s UK tour last year. Songs such as “Shine,” have given rock fans something new to sink their teeth into, and leaves listeners with high […]

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How The She Rocks Awards Is Changing The Game For Women In Music

The She Rocks Awards celebrated seven years on Jan. 25, honoring some of the music industry’s leading ladies. The annual event was held at the House of Blues Anaheim, in the midst of The 2019 NAMM Show. Helmed by Laura B. Whitmore, founder of the Women’s International Music Network (WiMN), this year recognized vanguards such […]

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5 Fun Finds From The 2019 NAMM Show

As “the world’s largest trade-only event for the music products, pro audio and event tech industry,” every year, the winter NAMM Show ushers in roughly 100,000 people to get a look at the most innovative inventions in the world. The four-day event (which took place from Jan. 24-27 at the Anaheim Convention Center) gave people just the […]

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Top 5 Moments From The 2019 NAMM Show

During The NAMM Show, while the newest, most innovative gear in the industry is being revealed, everyone’s favorite musicians are also on hand to test the waters (and usually surprise whoever is in the vicinity with an intimate pop-up performance). When technology and creativity converge in the world of music, it brings to life a […]

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What To Expect From The 34th Annual NAMM TEC Awards: Highlights And Nominees

From Dec. 5-9, Refinery29 is inviting the people of Los Angeles to expand their reality. In its fourth year, 29Rooms creates an interactive experience that brings to life installations revolving around social and cultural aspects of music, art, style, entertainment, technology, and issues in society. This year’s “Expand Your Reality” theme produced 29 activations with […]

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AXS Exclusive: Andrew Hagar Premieres ‘Triggerman’ Off Of Debut EP

It was November of 2016 when Andrew Hagar first developed the idea for his debut EP, From the Other Side – I. The forthcoming album (due in the spring) will mark the first installment of a full-length project. Part two is expected out in June of 2019. Under the acronym of S.o.S, he, along with “Shredmaster” […]

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