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iWantJam Artist Spotlight: The Andromeda Project

Thursday, November 15th, 2012

>With a newly released music video and more and more live shows to boast, Northern California group The Andromeda Project are a rising rock group with a growing presence in the Cali rock scene. Growing up in California, Michael Tiffany and Russ Torres - the members of the band who write the majority of the music - were both heavily influenced by the rock and pop circulating the air waves on Cali’s radio stations. However, their group contains members from a varied age group, which injects a dose of diversity into their musical sensibilities. Though Tiffany and Torres were the principle writers on the self-titled first album, they indicated that the sophomore effort “will be a more highly collaborated offering.”

Although the group started off as a studio band, “live performances are what we love to do” Tiffany told me enthusiastically in an interview. After a “rocky transition” from studio to stage, The Andromeda Project buckled down, practiced for months and months are came back with a live sound they were proud of, though they’re humble enough to say it’s an “ongoing effort.” In response to the question of what to expect at one of their shows, they say the live experience is quite faithful to the studio sounds, though some pieces were adapted for a “more dramatic effect.” Lovers of the album won’t be disappointed, it seems, but they also will come away with something fresh.

As The Andromeda Project continues to develop, they must try to keep their heads above the insane torrent of new bands and artists that seem to drown out many rock hopefuls. Torres seems confident that their passion will shine through, “and only the future will show how our love for music will materialize.” With the freedom to pursue their own vision without the constraints of marketing executives’ desires, The Andromeda Project aims to provide a rock experience that reflects their drive to express themselves and makes them stand out. It’s clear after talking to them that their motivated and doing what they can to leave a strong impression: “people want to see and hear and we want to deliver.”

Stay updated with what’s next for The Andromeda Project at their iWantJam page.

iWantJam is a brand new type of music site that aims to connect musicians and fans worldwide through live shows, video streaming and social media. Artists will be able to connect with their fans on a much deeper level than just a profile page and music button, thus offering far more than a promotional device, but a unique experiential connection. Register your artist profile and join the online live music experience of iWantJam!
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Pop/Rock Trio Beyond The Sun Releases My Kind Of Crazy EP, Kick Off Tour

Friday, October 26th, 2012

This milestone will be celebrated by an official release party on Saturday, November 3 at The Mod Club, 722 College St. W, Toronto, ON from 7 – 10:30 p.m. as part of the Landmark Events Showcase. This special event is part of the band’s extensive 2012-2013 tour of Canada, U.S.A. and Europe.

“Colin Radu is an extraordinary up-and-coming singer/songwriter. With his band Beyond The Sun, Colin displays the soulful influences of singers, from Gavin DeGraw, to Ryan Tedder combined with the timelessness of Pat Monahan (Train). He and his band are a force to be reckoned with.”
Ken Tamplin, The Ken Tamplin Vocal Academy, Los Angeles, CA

“I’ve known Phil Radu for a couple of years, having had him as a student at Berklee in a few different classes. He’s always done really well. Recently I had the chance to listen to some of his band’s latest release. I knew it would be good, but I was still floored by the songs, production, talent and focus. He and his brothers seem to follow a very simple formula: Write great songs; play and sing them really well. Beyond The Sun is a winner in my opinion!”
Jon Finn, Professor, Berklee College of Music, Boston, MA

The fresh, energetic and heartfelt music of Beyond The Sun celebrates the Canadian band’s belief that lyrics and melodies can tell an on-going, universal story and help human beings connect powerfully through their many diverse experiences. Through catchy yet personal tunes that sparkle with infinite layers of harmony, guitarist Phil, lead vocalist Colin and drummer Dalton unleash tunes that resonate personally with their audiences. Growing up in an environment where creativity, the Arts and humor were equally supported, they immersed themselves in many styles of music, from pop, rock and folk, to rap and hip hop at an early age and found limitless ways to make music from their toys and other objects they discovered in the world. After forming Beyond The Sun, the trio immediately garnered the attention of audiences throughout its home country and elsewhere. Along with maintaining an ambitious schedule of live shows, each member continues to fine-tune his proficiency at his instrument, with two members formally studying at the prestigious Berklee College of Music.

Beyond The Sun has performed at many venues across the GTA including The Reverb, The Opera House, Healey’s, Edge 102 Studios and the Royal York Hotel. They have also played at various sports entertainment arenas including the Air Canada Centre, The Toronto Roadrunners Pre-Post game Festivities at the Ricoh Coliseum and seven seasons at the Rogers Centre with the Toronto Argonauts. The three have also played at notable festivals including Festival of the Islands, Burlington Sound of Music, CNE Rising Star and the Brantford and Oshawa Canada Day Festivals.

For more information about Beyond The Sun, the band’s music, videos and upcoming performances and to join the mailing list and connect via social media, visit www.beyondthesunmusic.com You can purchase My Kind of Crazy directly through iTunes and Amazon, or through the official Beyond The Sun website.

MusicDishTV Presents Southern Rock Music Video “Everyside” By Eliot Wayne

Wednesday, October 10th, 2012

Eliot Wayne puts on a guitar clinic in his new powerful southern rock track ‘Everyside’. The smooth country vocals blend perfectly with the chugging of Wayne’s heavy rock telecaster. The video is great within it’s simplicity, as it has Wayne playing the entire song from his patio. Not being distracted by anything else on the screen, the viewer is able to truly focus on the raw emotion displayed by Eliot Wayne. The song’s about falling in love, and his lyrics are so moving and so powerful. But let’s not forget the awesome guitar lines! When Eliot Wayne goes into a guitar interlude, it’s hard not to be completely blown away by his skill. This is a well made video and a must see for southern rock fan!

Email: tv@musicdish.net
Website: http://www.eliotwaynemusic.com
Music: http://youtu.be/hSTUROSGiSA

Female Fronted Le Reverie Receive Reviews On Their Long-Awaited Debut CD!

Monday, October 8th, 2012

Critics are talking about Female-Fronted Goth Rock Metal Band Le Reverie and the release of their long awaited debut album, “Dark Symphony.” This 12-Song CD is an amazing combination of Symphony, Goth Rock, Metal and Progressive Rock. “Dark Symphony” will take you on an amazing journey - from the Symphonic “La Naissance;” and the dark heavy/progressive title track “Dark Symphony;” to the tender ballad “Ghost of You” and the haunting tribute to Edgar Allan Poe himself, “Raven”.

Le Reverie has been referred to as a combination of Dream Theater and Evanescence.

Dave Attrill from METALLIVILLE, UK’s Rock and Metal Webzine says

“Le Reverie are like a girl-fronted Dream Theater…they are impressive.”

Scott Thomas of Cashbox Magazine says: “Le Reverie is a band from LA. w/ angelic-vocalist Allie Jorgen at the helm. If you are into progressive metal bands to today’s dynamic bands ala Evanescence, then you have to look no further. Each song on this album, ‘EPIC’!!!” Are you ready to take a symphonic journey? If so, there is no looking back. This is a must have in your prog-metal music collection!”

Randy Patterson from Boomerocity.com Magazine says: “Dark Symphony is an incredible merging of Goth, Prog, and Metal with some very healthy doses of Symphonic bliss. Le Reverie will definitely continue on an upward trajectory that the band should be quite thrilled about. Dark Symphony the proggy/gothy title cut is rich in superbly crafted melodies and vocals. This number will get in your head and stay there for days.”

The first pressing of the album will also include a free DVD of their Gothic Video Single of the song “Hold Me Down” and will be a Limited Edition only.

Here is the YouTube Link to the new video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N44QY0xhxrg

Don’t miss out on the free DVD; it will only be available for a limited time on the band’s website www.lereverie.com

Also visit and “like” Le Reverie on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Le-Reverie/123374824370714

Music: http://www.numberonemusic.com/lereverie/music/239938/
Email: roc@lereverie.com

Honest John Plain Returns

Wednesday, October 3rd, 2012


The boys are, literally, back in town (flying in from Finland, Norway and the US) to appear in a video by renowned film director Tony Klinger (Get Carter, Shout At The Devil, Deep Purple Over Japan, The Kids are Alright - The Who). The A list of rock’s greatest are appearing in the promotional video for ‘Honest’ John Plain’s single ‘Never Listen To Rumours’ are Michael Monroe and Sami Yaffa (Hanoi Rocks/New York Dolls) Martin Chambers (The Pretenders), Glen Matlock (Sex Pistols), Casino Steel (The Boys, Johnny Cash, Carlene Carter), Darrell Bath (The Crybabys and Dogs D’Amour) and Verden Allen (Mott The Hoople).

35 years ago Honest John Plain, Matt Dangerfield and Casino Steel formed The Boys. The Boys quickly built up a reputation as a white hot live band and in January 1977 became the first punk band to sign an album deal with NEMS. Widely tipped to make it The Boys had a set of killer songs and were widely respected by both the music press and their peers. They quickly became known as the ‘Beatles of Punk’ and released four highly accredited albums and several hit singles before calling it a day in the Summer of 81. During their heyday in 1978/9 both Siobhan Fahay (later of Bananarama) and Hazel O’Connor ran The Boys’ fan club. Plain went on to join the Dirty Strangers and recorded an album with Keith Richards and Ronnie Wood.

In the years since originally disbanding The Boys - Plain has been involved in various bands and continues to tour and release albums in Europe where The Boys have a massive fan base. Earlier in the year Plain went into Rockfield Studios and recorded a solo album with the musicians appearing in the video which will be released later in the year. The new single ‘Never Listen To Rumours’ is out now and available on iTunes and all good digital music retailers. The release of ‘Never Listen To Rumours’ is certain to enhance his reputation and increase his popularity even more.

Website: <a href=”http://www.neverlistentorumours.com/”http://www.neverlistentorumours.com
Music: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i_NseBLLHPw

America’s #1 Party Rock Band

Friday, September 28th, 2012

Country, Rock, Pop and Nostalgia are all part of entertainment at the 2012 Central Washington State Fair including one of the most popular American Rock Bands of All Time: Paul Revere & the Raiders - America’s #1 Party Rock Band

Midnite Ride, their fifth studio album featured the single “Kicks” which became a U.S. Top-5 Single. “I’m Not Your Steppin’ Stone” is another popular hit off the same album. The Midnite Ride album peaked at #9 on the U.S. “Billboard 200 Albums Chart” and was certified gold in the U.S. It is listed in the book “1001 Albums You Must Hear before You Die” by Robert Dimery and Michael Lydon.

Paul Revere and the Raiders were Columbia Records top-selling rock group in the 1960’s. Their greatest hits album was one of two releases selected by Clive Davis to test a higher list price for albums expected to be particularly popular (the other album was Bob Dylan’s Greatest Hits). Their #1 hit Indian Reservation (the Lament of the Cherokee Reservation Indian) went on to become Columbia Records biggest-selling single for almost a decade with sales exceeding six-million.

Their song “Kicks” is ranked at #400 on the list of the “Top 500 Songs of All Time” by Rolling Stone Magazine. “Ups and Downs”, “Steppin’ Out”, “Good Thing”, “Hungry” “Just Like Me”, “Him or Me” are other popular songs by Paul Revere & the Raiders.

Through the years Paul Revere & the Raiders have heard their music covered by such notable artists and groups as Pat Benatar, The Sex Pistols, The Circle Jerks, Joan Jett, The Paisley Underground, Minor Threat, Sammy Hagar, The Who and many others. Among their many other accomplishments Paul Revere and the Raiders were inducted into the Hit Parade Hall of Fame in 2010.

Paul Revere and the Raiders are scheduled to perform on the Budweiser stage, Friday, September 28, 2012 at 7:30pm. Other performers scheduled to appear include Craig Morgan, Rick Springfield, .38 Special, War, Theory of a Deadman and Country Legend Charlie Daniels. The 2012 Central Washington State Fair is being presented by The Yakama Nations Legends Casino.

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MusicDishTV Presents Robert Nix’s “Walk Down The Street”

Tuesday, September 18th, 2012

Robert Nix’s video for “Walk Down the Street” is one that’s difficult to explain, but incredibly pleasing to watch. He is a post-contemporary composer, but his music is so much more. The video follows Nix as he records the various instruments in the song, creating a fully experimental and pop-rock fusion track. He throws in some cut scenes of himself walking aimlessly through his home-city of Toronto to represent the theme of his song; being lost. The cinematography supports the theme as well, as the dissonance of the shaky camera certainly makes the viewer feel a little lost. The compassion in his voice and power in his presence in the video allows the video to almost attain a sense of spirituality.

All in all, this is a fantastic video from top to bottom. Robert Nix is a mastermind and he displays a true love for his craft. Teaming up with filmmaker Rohit “Badmash” Thakur was a terrific decision and “Badmash” certainly fulfilled his responsibilities.

Email: tv@musicdish.net
Website: http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/robertnix4
Music: http://youtu.be/rD-kV1_RVQk

iWantJam Signs Up Pop/Rock Band Brookline Drive As An Endorsed Artist

Saturday, September 15th, 2012

Live music streaming portal iWantJam announced that it has selected Connecticut pop/rock band Brookline Drive as its third ‘iWantJam Endorsed Artists.’ The band will join Zurich-based Miss Diamond DJane and Boston’s One Step Away as the first group of endorsed artists coinciding with the site’s launch on September 30th. As endorsed artists, each acts will be prominently featured on the iWantJam site for a one-month period, including on the homepage, music played exclusively on iWantJam music player as well as exposure through iWantJam social network profiles and connections.

“Considering how talented these vocalists are and the level of acts they’ve shared the stage with, this is exactly the type of band iWantJam is looking to work with,” said iWantJam founder Moataz El-Gohary. “Their accomplishments reflects how important it is for them to connect with their fans through live shows, which is they fit so well with our mission.”

After only one year of being a band, Connecticut’s Brookline Drive is already building a considerable buzz, and selling out headlining shows across New England as one of the best up and coming pop/rock bands around. The band’s explosive lineup features four talented vocalists whose vocal interplay and harmonies are unlike anything out there today. Drawing influences from all over the musical spectrum, Brookline Drive’s four talented multi-instrumentalists have created a unique, catchy sound that makes for an incredibly exciting live show. Brookline Drive has recently shared the stage with National Acts like Hot Chelle Rae (RCA), Cobra Starship (Decaydance, Fueled By Ramen), Neon Trees (Mercury), Megan & Liz, Marina and the Diamonds (Neon Gold Records) and Forever the Sickest Kids (Fearless Records).
http://www.brooklinedrive.com
http://www.facebook.com/BrooklineDrive/

iWantJam is a brand new type of music site that aims to connect musicians and fans worldwide through live shows, video streaming and social media. Nothing can replace the feeling of a live show, and iWantJam’s powerful & easy-to-use platform will bring your favorite band right into your bedroom for free. Artists will be able to connect with their fans on a much deeper level than just a profile page and music button, thus offering far more than a promotional device, but a unique experiential connection. Come and join the online live music experience of iWantJam!
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MusicDishTV Presents “Everything’s Going To Be Fine” By American Brit Rocker Barry Keenan

Friday, September 14th, 2012

American Brit Rocker Barry Keenan’s song and video “Everything’s Going To Be Fine” are very good. Keenan has a great singing voice and does a fantastic job with this very touching and inspirational song. The video shows a young boy and his drawings, which depict the song’s lyrical content about how in spite of all of the bad things going on around us, if we concentrate on the love that’s inside each and every one of us, everything will be alright. It’s very creative to use a child, someone who is so innocent, to convey something that seems to be so complex to so many adults. If a child knows this, why don’t we? The lyrics are solid and Keenan obviously has a very deep connection to his spiritual side and with the word. The folk music and vocal performance deliver the message solidly and with conviction.

Email: tv@musicdish.net
Website: http://www.barrykeenan.com
Music: http://youtu.be/-DAeaLJWZLQ

MusicDishTV Presents KUNVUK - Rapture Pt 1 (Incite)

Monday, September 10th, 2012

The official HD video for “Rapture, Pt. 1 (Incite)” from the Australian unhinged metal trio Kunvuk’s second LP “Consume Rapture” is almost indescribable. The opening moments of the video with flickering shots interspersed with blackness brought up memories of the movie Paranormal Activity for some reason. Recorded in the rehearsal studio while the band was preparing for a tour behind the new album, the video captures the insanity and chaos that unfolds when the band launches into their music. The first half of the video is chaotic, full volume, and definitely hyped up to the max. In the second half of the video, the band begins playing a very cool sounding up tempo number that is definitely music that metal lovers will enjoy, and the “chaos” subsides. KUNVUK is a very talented band, and if rehearsals have this much energy, the live show must be one non-stop adrenaline rush.

Email: tv@musicdish.net
Website: http://www.facebook.com/kunvuk
Music: http://youtu.be/pTkGVO_TsnA


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