My Little Pony Add's New Bedding
Hasbro's My Little Pony line has added some new bedding. Two new blankets, a comforter, and sheet set for twin bedding only available at Target.
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The Scarlett Letter's Jake Richard's Brings His Calls To Action
Post-hardcore Ohio musicians The Scarlett Letter have been hard at work writing and recording material for their new EP "Call To Action". Not only that but they have plans to perform a headlining showcase as well as more showcases and touring too. Frontman vocalist Jake Richard's discusses the EP and playing shows.
1. Introduce yourself, tell me what you do in The Scarlett Letter, and how long the band has been together.
Jake: I'm Jake Richards I'm the scream and co-clean vocalist, The band has been together (this line up) for almost 6 months now.
2. Where is the band based out of and what is your music scene like there?Are there any local bands you could recommend?
Jake: Our band is based out of Toledo , Ohio and the surrounding areas, our scene is very intricate and broad. It's definitely a tough act to play but, It makes you more prepared for the other cities. We are big fans of a couple local bands here and generally will always support local music. We like Convictions & Breathe Till Dawn a lot. It would be a long list if I tried to name all of the bands we support. But, they know who they are.
3. Tell me about your new EP.
Jake: The EP is titled Call to Action. The songs are all generally fast and upbeat. Poppy catchy choruses and mind blowing breakdowns. The process of writing it was fun and engaging, we recorded it with Eric Krolak of Yeti Studios and we so far have been really happy with his end of the deal. This being our first EP we hope it is delivered and taken well and hope to continue to put out songs well after.
4. Is there any story or concept behind the Call to Action title?
Jake: Call to Action is basically a role call. The foundation of the phrase is basically that we believe that the human race in general is sitting idle in their comfort or discomfort and not doing anything to be free or to help others be free. Call to Action literally says to me, "This is it...I'm done watching the people I love (everyone) suffer through life and not see the point of ambition or trial" The band and I want to help people open their hearts to the idea that, love is endless and Jesus is more endless. With him all things are made new and with him all things will continue. And all people have to do is ask.
5. Select two songs from Call to Action and what inspired the lyrics.
Jake: It's hard to select two songs and give them specifically because we are still in the process of naming. But, as far as the lyrics for the single goes and the majority of all the other songs are lyrics written by me and our clean vocalist Ryan. But, the lyrics for the single were inspired by my personal experience with satan first hand and how powerful his addiction was on me until I broke for Jesus and gave my life to him.
6. Who produced Call to Action and what was it like working with them?
Jake: Eric Krolak and Ryan Murray of Yeti Studios produced our EP. And it was an absolute blast. We have many studio diaries on our YouTube page to reflect on. And overall they were very professional and know how to treat musicians.
7. Who did the cover art for Call to Action and how much input did you have on it?
Jake: A good friend of mine is currently putting the finishing touches on our album art. Her name is Sarah Nicole Cook and she is one talented cookie. We gave her absolute freedom on the concept and she delivered.
8. What is your Call to Action?
Jake: My call to action is to give any wisdom, support, or love anyone needs from me without condition.
9. Do you guys have any favorite songs off it you can recommend checking out?
Jake: We recommend listening to every song. They are all different and fun in their own ways. We can't wait to see what are our fan's favorites.
10. What are your songs about? (What specific themes do they cover?)
Jake: Our songs are emotions that we feel and hope translate into the minds of anyone who listens.
11. Do you write your own songs? (Discuss the songwriting process in detail.)
Jake: We do write our own songs. Specifically the majority of the EP was written by Me, Vince, and Ryan. Not because we didn't want anyone else in the band to write haha. We were the only members at the time of the writing process. Basically for about 3 months I would sit down at my computer and record some ideas and get the go ahead to continue and Vince and Ryan would put their input and material in as well. Luckily I'm also a producer (not on the scale of Eric but still not too bad) so the demoing and writing went pretty easy. After sitting on the songs for awhile Ryan and I sit down together and write the lyrics. For the future songs for the full length we've all been kind of pre-writing as a group. and I think it will stick to that.
12. Who are your musical influences?
Jake: I listen to a lot of Of Machines, For Today, Queen, any 90s pop rock band.
13. Why did you want to call the band The Scarlett Letter, does it have a story or meaning to it?
Jake: The band's name comes from a book by Ryan's favorite author Nathaniel Hawthorn "The Scarlet Letter" in the 17th century women who were found guilty of adultery were make to were a scarlet "A" on all of their clothing marking them as an adulterer and while we may not all be adulterers we all have our own sin and markings that make us who we are in the eyes of our peers. But, our sins are not who we are and do not make us the people we are. In the end it is through Christ’s death on the cross that, no matter what we do in life as long as we come to him and ask him for forgiveness, we are instantly washed clean of all sin and we just want to spread that word to each and every person we come in contact with.
14. How do you promote your band and shows?
Jake: We are a firm believer in word of mouth. But, we try to utilize social media and our manager Cody Sizemore. Who is an absolute beast.
15. Describe your show, visual and musically for us.
Jake: Our show is definitely a "show", we move big and scream big. We preach loud and clear. And do it so everyone can have a good time and get into it. If anyone comes to our shows we hope that it's because they came there to have fun and move around.
16. What are your upcoming show/tour plans and plans for the rest of this year?Jake: We plan to play locally as much as possible and start branching out into different states as soon as possible. Tour planning is not on our plates at this point. But, we are hopeful that it will become an option soon.
17. What advice would you give to fellow bands, who want to do what you're doing?
Jake: Keep doing what you are doing guys. Don't let anything stand in your way. And make sure that whatever you're trying to say is worth your life, heart, and soul. And have fun!
18. Any final words of wisdom?
Jake: I have 1 million words of wisdom and so does the rest of the band. We readily encourage anyone to message us personally or our band page if you just want to chat or need some advice. We are always willing to listen and not judge.
Ever After High's Reveals Getting Fairest Line
Mattel's Ever After High has a new doll line that deals with night life called Getting Fairest. It takes Raven Queen daughter of the Evil Queen, Apple White daughter of Snow White, Briar Beauty daughter of Sleeping Beauty, and Madeline Hatter daughter of Mad Hatter; into the night life for bed time as all of the girls are wearing their PJs with various playset accessories as well as a bookmark telling their stories. Expect to find these dolls soon.
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My Little Pony Equestria Girls Introduces New Rainbow Rocks Line
Hasbro's successful movie spin off of highly successful generation four series My Little Pony called Friendship Is Magic with its movie entitled Equestria Girls, released a series of dolls to tie in with it's movie. Since fans have liked and disliked this spinoff movie and doll line.
But as toy companies do they have extended this Equestria Girls line with an all new line entitled Rainbow Rocks! It takes the mane six into the craftsmanship of rockstars! Having each of the girls play various roles from guitarist, bassist, keyboardist, and singer! All of your favorites to be included, Twilight Sparkle, Pinkie Pie, Rainbow Dash, Apple Jack, Rarity, and Fluttershy!
It appears that this line ties into the Rainbow Power line for regular pony products. Each doll comes with with either a pony version of herself or without depending on which set you choice, otherwise each doll comes with it's own set of accessories.
Expect to see these hitting local retailers soon!
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Ever After High's Mid-Way Wave Coming Soon
Mattel's Ever After High's wave one doll line is out but wave 1.5 is out too! This wave features Cerise Hood daughter of Red Riding Hood and Blondie Locks daughter of Goldie Locks and the Three Bears, and Cupid daughter of Eros. These are all available at your local retailer!
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Sinners to Saints Releases Video for "Peace//Keeper"
Southern Pennsylvania Christian metalcore band Sinners To Saints (Red Cord Records) released their new video for, Peace//Keeper, this is the debut music video off their latest album, The Greatest of These. Click HERE to watch.
Hudson Henry's See's A New Light with his New Eyes
Hudson Henry is a Pop/Rock solo artist from Los Angeles California. Hudson began his music career as a drummer for numerous bands in the Los Angeles area before transitioning into a metal singer for bands in the East coast area. After being immersed in the hard rock/metal scene he decided to become a solo artist. Hudson has just finished recording his new full-length record titled "New Eyes.” The album "New Eyes" is about his near death experience due to a heart virus within the last year. As the priest read him his last rights in the hospital, he decided that he had his eyes set on chasing his dream. This new distinctive sound has a heavy electronic influence and integrates elements of pop, hard rock, industrial, and dubstep. So with that Hudson himself talks about his new album and his changes with making music.
1. You were a drummer as well as involved within the rock/metal scene for a while, then decided to fly solo as a pop/rock act, why the genre change and wanting to be a solo act as compared to a full on band? What was it about drumming that drew you into that direction? Are you still a drummer or prefer the guitar and vocals better?
Hudson: I started my music career as a drummer, but it was honestly never enough for me. I felt limited in the songwriting side of music. Drumming was an easy way for me to understand and analyze song form in every genre. From an early age I would listen to Blink-182 records and try to copy the style of Travis Barker and other drum idols of mine. The metal scene was an amazing experience, but I couldn't take it after a while. Every show was a broken bone, a split lip, or a stitch. It was essential to come from a metal background because the genre is technically demanding. Transitioning into the world of pop has been an eye opening and life changing experience in so many ways. I feel as though there are less limitations in the pop world.
2. Why the name Hudson Henry is that your real name or your stage name and does it mean anything?
Hudson: Yes it is a stage name. Hudson is my first name, and Henry is my middle name.
3. How do you describe your music to people?
Hudson: I describe it as electronic rock, but then again the music is constantly evolving. I truly believe that it's extremely important to not set any sort of genre limitations or labels to your music. So the next album will be labeled as something different, which is fine by me. My goal is to keep people guessing and to catch them off guard.
4. What image do you think your music conveys?
Hudson: It's honestly hard to say, because I love and respect every genre of music. I am a firm believer in not creating boundaries when you are in a creative environment. I think we have a pop look at some shows and others we have a harder rock vibe. Our fans range from pop kids, metal heads, to
5. What are your songs about? (What specific themes do they cover?)
Hudson: Each song conveys its own individual message. The song "Rope and Wire" is about the ropes and wires that bind people to lives they hate, and need to break out. There is a song called "United," which is simply about the beauty in traveling around the world and how priceless experiences affect our lives.
6. Do you write your own songs? (Discuss the songwriting process in detail.)
Hudson: Yes I write all of my own music, lyrics, and play all of the instruments on the record. I usually start my writing process with guitar and vocals. As soon as I have my song form formatted out on guitar, I will add drum parts to each sections. And once the song form has been structured its time to write lyrics and vocal melodies. Songwriting in an art of trial and error, but once in a while a song comes out effortlessly.
7. Who are your musical influences?Hudson: My musical influences range from bands such as One Republic to Killswitch Engage. I honestly love all styles of music, and think its important to have an open mind when listening. I personally believe that a good song is a good song despite the genre. My favorite frontman of all time is Mike Patton from Faith No More.
8. Your album "New Eyes" is about your near death experience due to a heart virus - what type of heart virus was this? What was it like having this near death experience? How much has it changed you?
Hudson: I had acute pericarditis. Its when the sac surrounding the heart gets inflamed and puts pressure on the heart. A near death experience was a wake up call and also a chance for change. It gave me a chance to analyze certain spectacular of myself artistically. My songwriting benefited from this experience immensely.
9. Why did you want to call this album "New Eyes"? What does that represent?
Hudson: Before I had started the writing and recording process of this record I had almost died from a heart virus. The theme of "New Eyes," had a lot to do with my near death experience. I saw the world in a different way and didn't take anything for granted.
10. Who produced this album and what was it like working with them?
Hudson: The album was produced by Riley Friesen. He is not only an amazing producer, but an amazing singer/songwriter. Riley is a great friend of mine, so working on the record with him was not only an honor but extremely fun! He is extremely creative and talented. He works at "The Hit Lab," where he produces and writes for artists of every genre.
11. What about the album artwork who was the artist and does the art have a meaning to it?
Hudson: The album artists name is Kevin Christy and he has done the artwork for such amazing bands such as "Kings of Leon" and "Eve 6." I was actually looking at one of my favorite Eve 6 albums, and had to find out who the artist was. I found his information and connected him expecting no reply. Kevin ended up sending me links to his artwork and I was blown away that he was interested in working with me.
12. Would you say that "New Eyes" is a concept album?
Hudson: New Eyes is a concept album, but open for interpretation. Over a year ago I almost died from a heart virus. After this experience I left everything in my past behind me, and starred chasing ghosts.
13. Can you tell me about the song and video for "Falling Down"?
Hudson: The video for falling down was produced by good friends John Kenney and Travers Jacob. My girlfriend Kelly had introduced me to him, and gave him my album and said "you guys need to shoot a music video." Without her this video wouldn't exist. The video was shot in Malibu on Deer Creek. The flat terrain looks over the ocean and Ventura County. The video is shot as an outdoor life performance.
Hudson: I am currently working on a new single that has a much different sound from the last record. I also have a new music video coming out for the song "Addicted" filmed by Simon West's company. Ryan Reeb was the director on the music video, and a vision and stylistic
15. What else do you have planned for the rest of this year, leading into next year?
Hudson: I am doing a short acoustic East coast tour through Connecticut, Vermont, and New York. I also am in the middle of post-production for the latest music video for "Addicted." after the video is released I hope to set up an official west coast tour.
GIRL ON FIRE To Tour With 10 YEARS, KILL DEVIL HILL
Seattle rockers GIRL ON FIRE are returning to the road, joining 10 YEARS for a week of late October dates before sharing a November run with Century Media Records labelmates KILL DEVIL HILL and EYES SET TO KILL. Also providing support on the Kill Devil Hill headlining tour will be BLACK WATER RISING.
TOUR DATES:
October (with 10 Years)
23 - Fayetteville, AR - George's Majestic Lounge
24 - Little Rock, AR - The Revolution Music Room
26 - Oklahoma City, OK - Bricktown Music Hall
28 - Hattieburg, MS - Brewsky's
30 - Beaumont, TX - The Gig
November (with 10 Years)
1 - Shreveport, LA - The Riverside Warehouse
November (with Kill Devil Hill, Eyes Set To Kill, Black Water Rising)
2 - Las Vegas, NV - LVCS *
3 - Salt Lake City, UT - In The Venue
5 - Seattle, WA - El Corazon
6 - Portland, OR - Hawthorne Theater
7 - Walnut Creek, CA - Red House Live *
10 - Flagstaff, AZ - Orpheum Theatre *
11 - Gallup, NM - Gallup Community Center *
13 - Austin, TX - Dirty Dog *
14 - Houston, TX - Scout Bar
17 - Oklahoma City, OK - The Chameleon Room *
19 - Minneapolis, MN - Skyway Theater *
20 - Appleton, WI - Luna Lounge *
21 - Battle Creek, MI - Planet Rock *
22 - Mentor On The Lake, OH - Tequila Jaxx *
23 - Steger, IL - Another Hole In The Wall
* no Black Water Rising
Norma Jean Announce Fall Headlining Tour
NORMA JEAN have announced headline tour dates with VANNA, KEN MODE, and EXOTIC ANIMAL PETTING ZOO. The tour kicks off on November 15th in Oklahoma City, OK and wraps up on December 12st in Harrisonburg, VA.
TOUR DATES:
November:
15 - Oklahoma City, OK - The Conservatory
17 - Albuquerque, NM - Launchpad
18 - Mesa, AZ - The Underground
19 - Anaheim, CA - Chain Reaction
20 - West Hollywood, CA - The Whisky
21 - San Francisco, CA - DNA Lounge
23 - Sacramento, CA - Assembly Concerts
26 - Denver, CO - Marquis Theatre
29 - Burnsville, MN - The Garage
30 - Steger, IL - Another Hole In The Wall
December:
3 - Cleveland, OH - Peabody's
4 - Louisville, KY - Vernon Club
5 - Detroit, MI - Modern Skatepark
6 - Pittsburgh, PA - Altar Bar
7 - Allentown, PA - Crocodile Rock
8 - Cambridge, MA - T,T. The Bear’s
9 - Amityville, NY - Revolution
10 - West Springfield, VA - Empire
11 - Richmond, VA - Kingdom
12 - Harrisonburg, VA - Blue Nile
REVOCATION Premiere Video for "Fracked" on Bloody-Disgusting
Massachusetts Metallers REVOCATION recently completed work on a video for their song "Fracked", which comes from their recently released self-titled 4th album via Relapse Records. The video was put together by Madeline Quinn and is a visual representation of the song's lyrics, which highlight the environmental effects of Fracking. Today the video is receiving its exclusive premiere courtesy of Bloody-Disgusting. Check out the video HERE.
Frontman Dave Davidson commented on the video and the bands upcoming tour:
"Greetings heavy metal warriors! We are pleased to present to you our video for "Fracked." Lyrically this song is about the rape and destruction of our environment at the hands of profit driven sociopaths, in other words a real feel good hit to brighten up your day. We'll be jamming this new tune on our upcoming tour, see you in the pit!"