Wednesday, July 16, 2014

Landmark Showcase: Kyle Cardigan And The Rebel Alliance


Check out the Kyle Cardigan And The Rebel Alliance! We interviewed them at Fortune Sound Club about their Landmark experience!

Landmark Showcase: Evicted


Check out Evicted! We interviewed them at Fortune Sound Club about their Landmark experience.

Landmark Showcase: Alchemy Chamber


Check out Alchemy Chamber! We interviewed them at Fortune Sound Club about their Landmark experience.

Landmark Showcase: Tea Petrovic



Check out Tea Petrovic! We interviewed her at Fortune Sound Club about her Landmark experience!

Landmark Showcase: Elkhart Lodge


Check out Elkhart Lodge! We interviewed them at Fortune Sound Club about their Landmark experience.

Landmark Showcase: This Is The Shoes


Check out This Is The Shoes! We interviewed them at Fortune Sound Club about their Landmark experience!

Landmark Showcase: The Josh Sahunta Band


Check out the Josh Sahunta Band! We interviewed them at Fortune Sound Club about their Landmark Experience!

Landmark Showcase: Oxen



Check out the band Oxen! We interviewed them at Fortune Soundclub about their Landmark experience!

Wednesday, July 2, 2014

Ready To Blow

I love some good old fashioned rock and roll! It's hard finding a band in Vancouver that rocks harder than Aviator Shades. I've had my eyes on these guys ever since I saw one of their first shows in Vancouver. Their lead singer/bassist, Dave Gorman, has had this project going for a while now with a revolving door of members. I think this time he's hit gold. All the members of the band are rock and roll heroes in the making. When he snuck me a secret link to their new EP, "Ready To Blow," I had to listen and dissect it. They teamed up with Danny Craig from Default to produce their next album. I was very interested to hear the direction they were going to go!

I've heard each of these songs countless times (minus one) at their live shows and loved how they translated onto the album. The whole album sounds as if I'm hearing them play at GM pace. It still has that raw, live feel, though has a touch of production which takes their sound to the next level. Sonically, it reminds me of Aiice In Chains, Bon Jovi and the Scorpions. Nothing beats Dave's Irish rocker voice. It's very tone commands you to pick up your beer and headbang like it's the 80s. The backing vocals from both guitarists really compliment the lead vocals, adding in a whole new depth and texture to each song. Some slight vocal production makes sure each track keeps your ears perked and constantly intrigued.

Instrumentally, the album screams classic rock. Pulling off some very classic Aerosmith/GnR/Alice in Chains tones, both guitars are huge yet not overpowering. All the parts keep the momentum, but each have their own little pieces of ear candy if the listener really listens. Since both guitarists play lead, the guitar solos in this album are fantastic. George and Shaun have very different styles and they are constantly bouncing off each others ideas. You can sometimes sense some competitiveness  when they both try and "out do" each other. The bass and drums are constantly synced and support each song perfectly. Laying down a foundation of tight grooves to allow the guitars to flow overtop of. 

The whole album is full of vocal hooks that will have you singing along in no time! The songs are structured to be radio ready and easy to follow along. They never leave you with a dull moment. Each song has a different flavour, some more blues rock, some are classic rock and one I swear has some country rock feel. Their closing track brings out some metal tones and closes the album with your heart racing! I would not doubt that you will be hearing these songs on your local radio very soon!

Check out their Facebook page HERE. Also check out their single "Ready To Blow."

I will definitely be listening to this.. All The Time!


Summer is here! The sun beating down! Time for some skateboarding, beach parties and good times. What goes better with good times than the new album from The Vidos! This album is packed full of punky summer jams. The Vidos create a very west coast almost surf punk rock sound. Classic crunch guitar, thick pumping bass, tight ass drums along with some catchy hooks make this a must listen album. Its hard not have your head bobbing as your listen to this album. 

If you haven't seen them live then you are definitely missing out! They are a blast to see live. Bringing a killer live show as well as some unexpected surprises!





Landmark Showcase Festival in July!


Come join us at Fortune Sound Club for a great night of live music!
See the Facebook event here:
https://www.facebook.com/events/743423785680762/

Bring Out The Big Guns!



While Incura is filming the official music video, Rose did a cover of their new single while we were visiting Victoria.

Check out her Facebook page here!
https://www.facebook.com/RoseMWeekes?ref=br_tf

Garrett @ The Landmark Showcase



Watch Garrett tear up the stage at the Landmark Showcase! Check them out in August for the finals!

Check out their Facebook page here:
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Garrett/12643581404

Honestly?



Hammer Records sat down with Honest Woods about their Landmark experience. Be sure to check out their music in August at the finals!

Check them out Here:
https://www.facebook.com/HonestWoods

Celestial Ruin @ Landmark Showcase



Check out some of our footage from Celestial Ruin rocking the stage at the Landmark Showcase!
Be sure to catch them in August for the finals!

https://www.facebook.com/celestialruincanada