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Retro rock n' rollers HIGH TIDE have an album out titled "Against the Current", with an all new single released recently titled "Untameable Love". The band caught up to talk about this content and the plans they want for themselves that are ahead.


1. Please tell us about the history of your band and its members.

Alexander Kühner (28) wanted to make music since a young age. He was looking for like-minded people, playing in cover bands, until he founded "High Tide" in 2014 with a longtime friend, the music student and guitarist Ben Wormser (25). In the bass player Kevin Pfeiffer (29), the organist Giuseppe Celentano (29), and the 30 year old drummer Andi Braun they found colleagues who want to go to the top with "High Tide".

2. What’s the origin of the band’s name?

It is a simple story. The first rehearsal room of the band was in a house close to a river. The river overflowed by a “High Tide” and the house was flooded.

3. Where is the band based out of and what is your music scene like there? Are there any local bands you could recommend?

The band is based in Heilbronn – Germany. The music scene is embossed by local metal and hard rock bands.

4. How would you describe your style?

Our Style is Retro-Rock. We are inspired and influenced by the old classic rock and blues sound of the 70's. But we create our own sound.

5. What have you released so far and what can someone expect from your works?

We released our first album: "Against The Current" in 2016. This year we release our second album. On April 5th 2020 we released the first single of the new album “Untameable Love”.

6. Do you have any new music in the works?

Yes we are working on the next songs for the next albums.

7. How about playing shows and touring, have anything planned out?

Because of the actual COVID-19 situation a lot of shows had been canceled. But we are planning the next shows and tours through Europe for winter 2020. On April 5th we streamed the High Tide – Social Media Concert on Facebook and YouTube.

8. What plans do you have for the future as a band?

First we want to play more international shows. Playing the UK and US tours. And then we want to go to the top.

9. Where can we listen to your band and where can we buy your stuff?

You can listen to our music on every streaming website, like Spotify, Amazon, Deezer and so on. You can also buy our songs on iTunes and Amazon.

10. What is it you’d like a listener to remember the most when hearing your music for the first time?

Above all, the convincing and powerful voice of frontman Alexander Kühner and the fast guitar playing by Ben Wormser always comes up. But we want to give the feelings to the audience of an old handmade rock show.
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R&B/Pop artist ALEXA FERR returns with her brand new single, "What I Want"! The single was written by Alexa Ferr and produced by American based producer, Adot The God whose production credits include Wale, Travis Scott, Mac Miller and Jidenna to name a few.

Of the single, Alexa says, "When Adot The God emailed me the beat for what you hear on "What I Want", I was playing around with melodies and on this particular day, I was feeling like I needed to go after what I want. That, if I’m not happy at the place I’m at now, I need to do what’s best for me to make myself happy and create the life I want for myself.

"What I Want", is about empowering others to go after what they believe they deserve and what they want in life. This can be in the form of a better relationship, way of living, career, etc."
 
Listen to "What I Want", HERE!
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Mongolian rock sensation THE HU is releasing a brand-new music video for “Wolf Totem” featuring Papa Roach front man Jacoby Shaddix.  The video is the first from the soundtrack of The Retaliators, a new horror-thriller from Better Noise Films, and features footage from the film.  This new version of the video comes on the heels of the tremendous success of the original, which has over 10 million views online. Check out "Wolf Totem ft. Jacoby Shaddix" HERE.
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GFM (GOLD FRANKINCENSE & MYRRH), a trio of teenage sisters who have already mastered the art of balancing a Paramore style of melodicism with a Slipknot-like ferocity, have debuted a new video for the single "Taking Over."

""Taking Over" is a song about standing up for yourself and for others," says bassist/vocalist Maggie English. "We're not taking no for an answer and nothing is going to stand in our way. The time to join Team GFM is now before it's too late."


"Taking Over" is premiering today, exclusively via Alternative Press at https://www.altpress.com/features/premiere/gfm-taking-over-video-premiere/.
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Alternative pop rock band MADE OF EYES has memorable melodies with even catchier sound waves, that their style will be one you won't forget about. The band got together to talk about themselves and the music they are so excited about creating.


1. Please tell us about the history of your band and its members.

It started to take its shape around April-time (last year) writing music together since then. At first—it was something that we would do for fun but then just developed naturally into something more. JR and Jason (Lead Singers/Guitarists) started the project out and then during this period met Liam (Bassist/Synth). Taking a year out to brand the project, and really focus on doing something original, we brought an amazing new dynamic in terms of the electronic aspect.

2. What’s the origin of the band’s name?

I think (like all band names) there’s such a worry in getting that perfect one. loads of different ones are tried out to see what sticks. To be honest… it was only until the name was tried out—it ended up having more of a meaning for us, (hearing from others) about how it gives off an emotional feel towards things. Like in a relationship for example, or as an individual—being that person in life that worries about anything and everything (having that worry of the world watching & waiting for you to make a mistake) just humanized so much for us, it actually inspired us to write our songs in a certain way about our own personal worries—in the hopes that it helps a person out in their situation.

3. Where is the band based out of and what is your music scene like there?
Are there any local bands you could recommend?

We are a project from Glasgow, Scotland and hugely proud of this countries music scene. It is such a great thing to be a part of with such variety. I mean lets talk about the heavy hitters for a sec… Lewis Capaldi, Saint Phnx, Twin Atlantic, Biffy Clyro & Paolo Nutini to name a few. And then having an immense list of future artist (growing each day with us) with such an inviting sense of community to helping each other move forward. Artist such as: 100 Fables, Scott C. Park, Bad Mannequins & Landslides. Also, our current producer Bruce Rintoul is one of the many producers in Scotland that helps push this scene across in a big way, having worked with the likes of Twin Atlantic, Fatherson, Vukovi and The Nickajack Men.

4. How would you describe your style?

The songs exist within a stylized sense of escapism with with memorable melodies, dream-like chords and sampled sounds & drumbeats.

5. What have you released so far and what can someone expect from your
works?

We made our debut in 2019 on the 8th April—delivering multiple releases consistently throughout the year. Nowadays we’re all more inspired by electronic music mixed in with our alternative/rock roots. This has really helped us define our sound.” with Room To Breathe, Misery and White lights released so far.

6. Do you have any new music in the works?

After receiving airplay from the BBC, Grabbing the attention of Jim Gellatly (featuring in ‘The Scottish Sun’) catching the attention of independent bloggers and appearing on popular playlists across major platforms. We aim to start our year with the most compelling piece of work made so far ‘Honesty’ which we will be releasing April 24th.

April 2019 was great for us so it’s only right that we release Honesty in April 2020. Easily being our best written work so far. A relationship has its struggle—it's never a perfect thing, think that's what this track shows. Not being forthright and judging each other for actions even though what we're doing is just as bad. there's such a vulnerability to that and the hardest thing in anything is showing that to the people around you.

7. How about playing shows and touring, have anything planned out?

Sadly due to Covid-19 we don’t have shows planned, all we’re looking to encourage at the moment, is that people stay at home as best they can and we’ll have things lined up in no time when things are better.

8. What plans do you have for the future as a band?

We currently have more songs than we know what to do with, releasing Honesty and also another single (that we can’t go too much into at the moment) is our main objective. We are also going back into the studio in a few months time to record two more songs, we hope to get our first two music videos for these new tracks and look back to our current demos for a possible (Part 1 & 2) EP.

9. Where can we listen to your band and where can we buy your stuff?

(Currently working on merchandise) but you can find our music on all current music outlets: Spotify, Apple, Amazon music, Google Play Music. Also with some additional things to come through our YouTube channel and Soundcloud etc.

10. What is it you’d like a listener to remember the most when hearing your music for the first time

We’ve got this consensus which is “If something can at least be said through music, it deserves to be speaking volumes for the one listening”. With the level of uncertainty and divisiveness out there—we want to raise awareness where we can, aiming to highlight issues, affecting many people and ourselves. Having this sudden need to write about scenarios that can tell our own struggles as individuals and hoping it helps tell a story for people in their own lives.
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U.K. rap rockers ANTLERZ fuses not only rock but rap along with melodic passion of hip hop! The band has released a single, and have a couple of EP's in the works as well. Find out what else the band had to discuss from the chat below.


1. Please tell us about the history of your band and its members.

It’s a project that Guchi had always wanted to do. Growing up, he had a huge love for hip-hop and was part of the early grime scene in the mid 2000's at school. As he got older, metal started to began to play an even bigger part of his life and this of course was everything and more to his cousin and co-founding member Mickey, who had already been on the gigging circuit with his previous band Reign of Khan.

Guchi: “We had both had stints in different metal bands but had always wanted to do something together. So when the opportunity came in late 2018 and we were both free, we decided to fuse the two sounds we both loved so much and bring back the type of energy live music had been missing. When we brought this sound into a room with a full band, it was frikin electric!”

We found Neil and Ignas after losing both our original bassist and drummer in a short space of time. Neil was recommended to us as he came with a strong musical background having played massively throughout China and Ignas had shown in a single audition that there was no other drummer we wanted to move ahead with.

2. What’s the origin of the band’s name?

Guchi and Mikael are cousins (only 6 days apart!) who shared their grandfathers surname “Deer”. As their relationship had always been close, they wanted a name that was going to represent them as family as well as musicians. People always ask us why we spell it with a Z and I guess our answer has to be, Why Not?! Haha it’s just a little bit more badass. :p

3. Where is the band based out of and what is your music scene like there? Are there any local bands you could recommend?

Antlerz is based out of London and that can definitely be heard in much of the lyrical content and gritty sound we have. The scene here is good but could be bigger! People aren’t always too keen to come and see a bunch of unknown musicians but you’d be surprised what you find. For other local bands we could recommend I’d say check out Crostpaths. They’re another Raprock band looking to make waves out here.

4. How would you describe your style?

We aim to mix grooving riffs with choppy flows to create a sound that is just layers upon layers of energy! We focus on keeping things fresh and each song will showcase the dynamic range our sound can stretch. Its as if Wu Tang had a love child with a RHCP record and then you found out Pantera was the true daddy!

5. What have you released so far and what can someone expect from your works?

We actually just released our debut single “Sole Survivor” alongside our first full length music video from our upcoming EP. We also have a freestyle video out there doing the rounds as a teaser for what can be expected. The main thing you can expect is ENERGY, ENERGY and more FUCKING ENERGY. Music has become so weak these days with people relying on drop tuning and breakdowns to get a big sound. Mickey is a frikin genius on the guitar so he don't need to rely on any of that. What you will hear is gonna be like nothing you've heard before. I'm talking BARS and RIFFS!

6. Do you have any new music in the works?

Well since we are all on lockdown, we have been working hard on creating new material for our second EP. The wheels never stop turning on this beast so expect regular releases from singles, to freestyles to Mickey blowing us away with insane solo teasers!

7. How about playing shows and touring, have anything planned out?

Well… it’s like Mike Tyson said, “everyone has a plan until you get punched in the mouth” lol. The current lockdown and crisis with coronavirus means that all our plans have been put on hold, but that doesn’t mean we aren’t ready for it or planning for the future. Right now we just want to know the people are ready and wanting and we will be there. Go make noise and trust we will come play wherever you are!

8. What plans do you have for the future as a band?

What plans don’t we have! Guchi would love to do a song with both Corey Taylor and J Cole haha but that’s probably a few years off. The plan is to just keep showing that rock and roll isn’t dead and that when you come to our shows you’re gonna be leaving sore and hoarse!

We would also love to get involved more with the extreme sports scene too as we could definitely get someone pumped before looking down the face of death. Any of you in need of music for your vids, hit us up!

Maybe a record deal too…. Hi Sony. :D

9. Where can we listen to your band and where can we buy your stuff?

Our music is available on all streaming services, YouTube and our website. We also have our merch store launching very soon! All those dope hoodies, shirts and hats you see on the insta are gonna be available for all of you to rock! www.instagram.com/antlerzband

10. What is it you’d like a listener to remember the most when hearing your music for the first time?

How well we have managed to fuse two of the biggest sounds of modern times! We keep all of the intricacies that Rap is associated with and marry it to a sound that hits BIG and hits HARD! I want them to hear everything we have and see that we aren’t a one trick pony and really have developed this sound through through. Lastly, I want them to know that any record you hear is just 50% of Antlerz…. You have to come to the show to really learn what we are all about. ;)
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Up and coming artist KATYA RICHARDSON is not only an artist of sorts, but a film composer and vocalist, as well as a pianist. Having started at the young age of 8, she has come a long way, releasing an EP just recently, with much more projects in the works! Find out what she had to say herself from the chat below!


1. Please tell us about the history of your band and its members.

My name is Katya Richardson and I’m a film composer and vocalist based in Los Angeles. I recently graduated from the University of Southern California, where I originally trained as a classical composer and pianist, and have been writing music since I was 8 years old. My new album, Left From Write, marks my first release on Spotify and my first time branching out as an electronic artist.

2. What’s the origin of the band’s name?

I wanted to name this project after myself of course.

3. Where is the band based out of & what is your music scene like there? Are there any local bands you could recommend?

The music scene in Los Angeles is very vibrant, future-forward, and supportive of new artists. I particularly like the jazz and experimental music scene, frequenting venues such as the Blue Whale and Red Cat. When I was first starting out as a composer I had the pleasure of participating in the Los Angeles Composer Fellowship Program in high school, which is a two-year intensive culminating in the premiere of two orchestral works at Walt Disney Concert Hall. The LAPhil is always pushing boundaries in their programming, whether it be through education, encouraging new commissions or programming more female conductors and composers, and I am very grateful for everything they do to support artists.

4. How would you describe your style?

I am greatly influenced by film composers like Alexandre Desplat and Nicholas Britell, and electronic artists Flying Lotus and Son Lux. I primarily write ambient and orchestral film music that centers around cinematic vocals. However, recently I have enjoyed experimenting with synths and more electronic driven sounds. At this point in my development, I’m searching for my voice and unique perspective as an artist. I have found the most rewarding music I’ve written to be the kind that combines all my different backgrounds (classical, jazz, film, electronica) into one. Much of my work revolves around collaboration, whether it be through dance or pop, so I find myself exploring the boundaries of genre quite a lot and bouncing ideas off other artists. My sound is becoming less categorical in terms of genre, and I’m excited to see what will come of that.

5. What have you released so far and what can someone expect from your works?

I just released my debut electrojazz EP, "Left From Write", out now! This album represents a lot of growth as an artist and how far I’ve come in terms of production, collaboration, and exploring genre. Most of my other film-related work is not widely released and is on my Soundcloud, which is stylistically very different and less experimental than this EP.

6. Do you have any new music in the works?

I am always working on film projects! I just finished scoring a short experimental dance film about plastic pollution and climate change, in partnership with KO Productions (UK). I also finished a documentary feature about massage practices around the world and am in talks about collaborating on a new ballet piece in New York.

7. How about playing shows and touring, have anything planned out?

I have never played a show! But that is something I am considering for the future. I’d love to make my music more performable and accessible to audiences.

8. What plans do you have for the future as a band?

My current plans are to continue working as a composer in Los Angeles, and eventually release a classical EP. A number of my projects take place in London, so I’ve considered spending a year there in the near future as well.

9. Where can we listen to your band and where can we buy your stuff?

My new EP is on all platforms and I’d love for you all to listen to it! You can also follow me on my Instagram (katya.richardson) to see additional photos from the release.

10. What is it you’d like a listener to remember the most when hearing your music for the first time?

Thematically, my album acts as a narrative and sonic reinterpretation of dyslexia; and while I would love to encourage more discussions and destigmatize dyslexia as a learning disability, ultimately Left From Write is an ode to the human experience, and all the good and bad that comes with it. Most importantly I want my listeners to have fun! All of the music I write is genuine and narrative - as a storyteller, it is most important for me to have my audience walk away changed and affected in some way.
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