Kelly Walsh, Author at SRO PR

April 8, 2020

GODSMACK Release “Unforgettable” Music Video Highlighting Two-Year Journey with Young Musicians

DATE: APRIL 8, 2020

FROM: MARCEE RONDAN/MITCH SCHNEIDER/KELLY WALSH

SULLY ERNA AND GODSMACK

TAKE 400+ NEW ENGLAND MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS ON THE MUSICAL ADVENTURE OF THEIR LIVES

BAND’S NEW MUSIC VIDEO “UNFORGETTABLE”

OUT TODAY (APRIL 8) DOCUMENTS THE TWO-YEAR JOURNEY

WATCH THE VIDEO HERE

Multi-platinum hard rock titans GODSMACK today (Wednesday, April 8) have released the video for their new hit single “Unforgettable” from their latest smash album WHEN LEGENDS RISE (BMG).

With music programs continuing to be at risk in schools across the country, it was important for the band–Sully Erna [vocals, guitar], Tony Rombola [guitar], Robbie Merrill [bass] and Shannon Larkin [drums]–to make a video about the power of music to uplift lives. They invited 400+ aspiring musicians from all over New England to join them at the SNHU Arena in Manchester, NH for the shoot.

The “Unforgettable” video (directed by Noah Berlow) culminates a two-year process where the band involved students, starting with the recording of the song when 20 students joined them in the studio to provide vocals on the chorus. These same students were also invited to perform the song live onstage with GODSMACK at their show in Gilford, NH on August 22, 2018 at the Bank of New Hampshire Pavilion. Earlier this year, the band returned to the Gilbert H. Hood Middle School and enlisted students to rehearse with them the day before the shoot to prepare them for the filming. As part of the band’s visit, SULLY talked to the students about his life–the challenges, blending in, how music saved him–and encouraged the young musicians to continue to pursue their dreams.

“We took these middle school students on a two-year long journey to show them how important music truly is to us all,” SULLY says. “Throughout 2018, we continued to include these kids in all aspects of the process by showing up at their school and personally teaching them the song, including them to join a part of our world tour inviting them to perform live onstage with us, taking them to NYC to further educate them on the business side of the music industry, visiting them at their schools to talk to them about the gift of music, and ultimately inviting them to shoot their first ‘official music video’ with the band.”

“Unforgettable” comes on the heels of last year’s career first for the band when they scored three #1 singles from GODSMACK‘s critically acclaimed and seventh studio album WHEN LEGENDS RISE. The song is currently at #11 on the active rock charts. It follows “Under Your Scars,” which was the group’s third #1, and the album’s two previous tracks that were #1 active rock hits: “When Legends Rise” and “Bulletproof,” the latter of which was recently certified Gold in the U.S. and was also the most-played song at rock radio in 2018. WHEN LEGENDS RISE entered the Billboard Top 200 album chart in the top ten (#8), with four #1 placements on other charts: Top Rock Albums, Top Hard Music Albums, Top Independent Albums and Top Alternative Albums.

GODSMACK – “Unforgettable” Official Music Video

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THE BLACK MOODS Drop New Single “Throwing Shade”

DT: MARCH 23, 2020

FM: KELLY WALSH

THE BLACK MOODS
DROP NEW SINGLE “THROWING SHADE”

SOPHOMORE ALBUM
‘SUNSHINE’

DUE MAY 8 VIA STEELHORSE ENTERTAINMENT

THE BLACK MOODS Lineup {L-R}: Jordan Hoffman (bass), Josh Kennedy (vocals, guitar), Chico Diaz (drums); Photo credit: Jim Louvau)

“Woke up with my boots still on
Saw the cruel sunshine and that she was gone, It was a long night
It was a long night
Took a sip and I burnt my tongue
Scanned the dial there’s nothing but EDM on the radio
On the radio
With my back to the wall, I feel a smile coming on”

–from “Throwing Shade”

Arizona-based trio THE BLACK MOODS are a “straight up, loud and proud rock and roll band” as noted by Houston Press (4/17/19) who deliver a fresh take on ageless guitar-driven rock & roll on their sophomore album SUNSHINE due May 8 via Steelhorse Entertainment. The band released a new anthemic track “Throwing Shade” across all digital platforms on Friday, March 20, which follows three previously shared singles all of which debuted in the Mainstream Rock charts including “Bella Donna” and “Whatcha Got” in the Top 40 and “Bad News” in the Top 30.

Stream “Throwing Shade” at one of the below platforms:

Spotify – https://open.spotify.com/track/6PJ91BQpGqiYkm8qQE6dUS

Apple Music – https://apple.co/2WC9uGx

YouTube – https://youtu.be/chGlHkzhtp8

Amazon Music – https://amzn.to/2Jlu9XT

SUNSHINE was recorded with Grammy Award-winning producer Johnny Karkazis and features eight tracks filled with electric guitar, percussive stomp, and anthemic hooks. Karkazis travelled to THE BLACK MOODS‘ Phoenix rehearsal space to set up a makeshift studio in order to capture the spirit of their zealous live show which Arizona Republic lauds as “the very definition of ‘swagger’.” (4/20/2016)

Following the release of their 2016 debut album Medicine (Another Century), THE BLACK MOODS won over fans across the U.S. with relentless touring alongside acts including Doors‘ Robbie Krieger, Shinedown, Jane’s Addiction, Whitesnake, Adelitas Way, Otherwise and many more. The band were scheduled to be on tour this Spring with Otherwise, but due to the spread of coronavirus all dates have been postponed. Their next scheduled appearance will be at Epicenter Festival in May, unless otherwise noted.

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March 17, 2020

IN HEARTS WAKE Release First New Music In Three Years With Environmentally-Charged Single “Worldwide Suicide”

DT: MARCH 17, 2020

FM: KELLY WALSH

IN HEARTS WAKE

RELEASE FIRST NEW MUSIC IN THREE YEARS WITH

INTENSE VIDEO FOR
“WORLDWIDE SUICIDE”

BAND TO PLANT 1 TREE FOR EVERY 1K VIEWS

Photo Credit: Daniel Anderson

“…environmentally charged music aimed at creating awareness around important issues. It’s a mantra that does great credit to the group’s level of commitment to the state of our world.”
– The Brag Media (Australia)

“Each step the band has taken, whether a release of a new album or novel tour expedition, has raised awareness toward the environment and it is utterly praiseworthy their commitment to the insight into our world’s nature.”

–Heavy Mag (Australia)

Australian metalcore outfit and environmental awareness harbingers IN HEARTS WAKE are back with their first new music in three years. Known for inspiring change by using social/environmental justice and self-accountability as core themes throughout their lyrics, IN HEARTS WAKE‘s new single “Worldwide Suicide” is their most direct and impassioned statement yet. The jarring video (seen below) begins with the intro segment “Crisis” which features a sample of Greta Thunberg‘s address at the climate strike in NYC last year recorded by vocalist/frontman JAKE TAYLOR. The video depicts a house on fire with each room representing an ecosystem, and in those rooms a human from every stage of life is under serious threat causing the survival of humanity to face its greatest challenge yet–overcoming the inertia and dysfunction within ourselves to affect real change. Its message of “ecocide is suicide” is a call for positive action and will see the band plant one tree for every 1,000 views it receives.

“The Antarctic has reached an all-time high temperature of 20.7°C,” says TAYLOR. “The Australian bushfires have burned over 12 million hectares of land, killing over 1 billion animals. The climate crisis is pounding on our door and we need to take action while there is still a window to turn it around. It’s time for profound systemic change as individuals and as a community. Last year I attended the NYC Climate strike and half a million passionate people showed up led by Greta Thunberg. It was the first time in a while that I felt so much hope for the future. When we gathered at Battery Park I felt inspired to pull out my voice recorder. Greta delivered an incredible speech. Some of the elders around me likened it to the time they heard Martin Luther King deliver his ‘I have a dream’ speech in the 60’s. One week later our track ‘Crisis’ was born.”

“We are aware that the ‘Worldwide Suicide’ video is confrontational,” continues TAYLOR. “We created this not to shock or cause despair but to incite positive action. In the spirit of this, the band has committed to plant 1 tree for every 1K views, restoring part of a vital ecosystem with the hope that every viewer and their descendants will one day enjoy its benefits.”

“Music is both our art and our platform. I feel we have a responsibility as artists to challenge the status quo. What challenges has the potential to create change. If we can change, then we can evolve.”

Stream/download “Worldwide Suicide” here: https://unfd.lnk.to/WorldwideSuicide

One of Australia’s leading heavy music acts, five-piece metalcore fellowship IN HEARTS WAKE released their debut album Divination in 2012. They toured relentlessly, spreading their unique sound and building a fiercely loyal following along the way. Their previous three albums–Earthwalker(2014), Skydancer (2015) and Ark (2016)–debuted in the Top 5 of the ARIA charts, opening doors for the band around the world as they toured North America, Europe and Asia extensively, before taking 18 months off the road to restore and re-energize. Back in full force, the band were scheduled to perform Main Stage at Download Festival (AUS) but it was recently cancelled due to the outbreak of the coronavirus.

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February 20, 2020

GILBY CLARKE Shares First New Track in 17 Years “Rock N Roll Is Getting Louder,” Solo Album Due Later This Year

DT: FEBRUARY 20, 2020

FM: KELLY WALSH, MITCH SCHNEIDER

GILBY CLARKE

SHARES FIRST SINGLE “ROCK N ROLL IS GETTING LOUDER”
OFF UPCOMING SOLO ALBUM
DUE LATER THIS YEAR VIA GOLDEN ROBOT RECORDS

‘THE GOSPEL TRUTH’ MARKS FIRST NEW MUSIC IN 17 YEARS

READ THE Q&A WITH GILBY CLARKE

Credit: Christopher Pearson

“Caught a show late last night/Saw rock n roll was still alive”

—GILBY CLARKE, “Rock N Roll Is Getting Louder“

GILBY CLARKE is rocking into 2020 with the fiery new single “Rock N Roll Is Getting Louder,” marking his first new solo music in 17 years. The rebellious and anthemic track, written by the acclaimed guitarist (ex-Guns N’ Roses), singer and songwriter, “kicks off with raw, rumbling bass and the kind of guitars the Stones might have played if they’d grown up on 80s metal instead of the blues,” according to the UK‘s Classic Rock magazine (2/10/2020). “Rock N Roll Is Getting Louder” will be featured on his new album THE GOSPEL TRUTH due out later this year via GOLDEN ROBOT RECORDS. Listen to an audio stream of “Rock N Roll Is Getting Louder” at http://smarturl.it/GC-Getting-Louder. Read a Q&A with GILBY below and stay tuned in the coming weeks for the music video premiere.

THE GOSPEL TRUTH was produced and written by GILBY at his Los Angeles recording studio, Redrum Recording, where he’s also produced records for artists including L.A. Guns, The Bronx, Beat Angels, Bullets and Octane and many more. The album was mixed by Grammy-award winner Chris Lord-Alge and mastered by Maor Appelbaum and includes Muddy Stardust on bass, Kenny Aronoff (John Mellencamp, John Fogerty, Chickenfoot) on drums along with Matt Starr (Ace Frehley, Mr. Big) and Chad Stewart (Faster Pussycat, L.A. Guns) on backing vocals.

CLARKE was recently seen performing live at the annual NAMM conference in Anaheim, CA for VOX Amplification, followed by an appearance alongside Steve Lukather, Vinny Appice and Marc Bonilla, and many others for the Independent Music Professionals United and Ultimate Jam Night sponsored awareness event “Change AB5” at the Whisky-A-Go-Go in West Hollywood, CA.

Photo Credit: Neil Zlozlower

Q&A WITH GILBY CLARKE

What inspired the sentiment of this song?

GILBY: “The song is about having a rebellious spirit. Rock N Roll means many things. Rebelling…freedom…and being who you are on your own terms…not following whatever’s now in vogue. Therefore, ‘Rock n Roll Is Getting Louder’ means ‘I am what I am, I won’t change that, and I stand up for things that are important to me, even if it’s not popular.

It’s been awhile since you’ve released new music. Can you talk about the excitement of getting your new music out to the public?

“Beyond excited…I need the new songs as an infusion. Letting that creative outlet thrive is something most artists need.”

In which ways do you feel this new music may be different to your previous music?

“I don’t think it’s very different at all. I’m not trying to re-invent the wheel. I have found the music that I like as an artist and a musician. It’s important that I get better at it and try new things, but I like Rock N Roll, and loud guitars are good for the soul.”

Can fans expect shows coming up either in America and/or overseas?

“Yes, as soon as we get a couple of singles out, we will start booking shows.”

What do you feel is the perfect recipe for creating a powerful rock song?
“I always start with a good guitar riff, then add the devil’s drumbeat. It’s good when you can put some interesting lyrics to it, too. I always try to find a new way of saying something simple. I don’t like to complicate my lyrics, but I never duplicate them either.”

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February 19, 2020

IN THE END Announce Second Annual “Celebrating Chester–A Celebration Of Life” Event Benefiting TWLOHA

DATE: FEB 19, 2020

FROM:KELLY WALSH

IN THE END: THE PREMIERE LINKIN PARK EXPERIENCE

ANNOUNCES SECOND ANNUAL

“CELEBRATING CHESTER–A CELEBRATION OF LIFE” EVENT

TO TAKE PLACE IN LOS ANGELES

THURSDAY, MARCH 19 AT THE REGENT

PORTION OF TICKET SALES TO BE DONATED TO ‘TO WRITE LOVE ON HER ARMS’ MENTAL HEALTH NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION

Los Angeles-based touring tribute band IN THE END: THE PREMIERE LINKIN PARK EXPERIENCE will host the second annual concert event “Celebrating Chester- A Celebration of Life” in honor of the late Linkin Park vocalist Chester Bennington on Thursday, March 19 at The Regent in downtown Los Angeles, a day prior to what would’ve been the singers 44^th birthday. The band, in partnership with Spaceland Presents, have teamed up with the mental health non-profit organization To Write Love on Her Arms (TWLOHA) and will donate $2 from each ticket sold. The all-ages event will also include special guests Brandon Baumann, The Gutter Daisies and Joshua Ketchmark. Tickets are on-sale now at http://bit.ly/2P1D6Zq and a video trailer can be seen below.

IN THE END: THE PREMIERE LINKIN PARK EXPERIENCE was formed out a deep love and respect for Linkin Park with the goal to present a one-of-a-kind live show that honors Linkin Park’s music, legacy and fans while raising awareness and financial support for mental health organizations, including past partnerships with Talinda Bennington’s 320 Change Direction, by donating a portion of proceed from each and every concert they perform to this issue. The band’s members consist of industry veterans who’ve performed on some of the biggest stages including The Tonight Show, Jimmy Kimmel Live, Coachella and Lollapalooza.

Find out more about IN THE END: THE LINKIN PARK EXPERIENCE at:

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www.instagram.com/InTheEndTribute

For information on TWLOHA visit: https://twloha.com/

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February 11, 2020

GODSMACK Involve Local New Hampshire Music Students in “Unforgettable” Music Video Filming

DATE: FEBRUARY 11, 2020

FROM: MARCEE RONDAN/ MITCH SCHNEIDER/KELLY WALSH

GODSMACK

SUPPORT LOCAL MUSIC STUDENTS IN NEW HAMPSHIRE

WITH TWO EVENTS:

FRIDAY FEBRUARY 14 TED TALK-STYLE PRESENTATION HOSTED BY BAND’S LEAD SINGER SULLY ERNA AT THE

GILBERT H. HOOD MIDDLE SCHOOL IN DERRY, NH

AND SATURDAY FEBRUARY 15 FILMING OF NEW VIDEO FOR “UNFORGETTABLE” FROM BAND’S

‘WHEN LEGENDS RISE’ ALBUM

AT THE SNHU ARENA IN MANCHESTER, NH

As music programs continue to be at risk at schools across the country, multi-platinum hard rock titans GODSMACK are looking to support local music students in New Hampshire by involving them in the filming of their latest single “Unforgettable,” from their current album WHEN LEGENDS RISE, with two events later this week. First up, the band’s lead singer and guitarist SULLY ERNA will speak to middle school students on Friday February 14. The following day (Saturday February 15), GODSMACK will invite 300+ students to join the band to take part in a performance of their new single “Unforgettable” at the SNHU Arena in Manchester, NH.

The Friday February 14 events will begin with a Ted Talk-style presentation by SULLY at the Gilbert H. Hood Middle School in Derry, NH. SULLY will talk about his life–the challenges, blending in, how music saved him–and encouraging the young musicians to continue to pursue their dreams. The assembly will end with the students getting a chance to be a part of filming “Unforgettable.” The day will conclude with the band teaching the track to the students in preparation for the following day’s filming.

On Saturday morning (February 15), the students will travel in school buses to SNHU Arena in Manchester, NH where they’ll be filmed alongside the band–Sully Erna [vocals, guitar], Tony Rombola [guitar], Robbie Merrill [bass] and Shannon Larkin [drums]–for the “Unforgettable” video.

Previously, GODSMACK had orchestrated 20 students from the Gilbert H. Hood Middle School to join them in the studio during the recording of “Unforgettable” and provide vocals on the song’s chorus. These same students were also invited to perform the song live on-stage with GODSMACK at their show in Gilford, NH on August 22, 2018 at the Bank of New Hampshire Pavilion. Now, GODSMACK will showcase 300 middle schoolers from the same school in their music video. Look for the “Unforgettable” video to be released in the coming weeks.

“Unforgettable” comes on the heels of last year’s career first for the band when they scored three #1 singles from GODSMACK‘s WHEN LEGENDS RISE (BMG) album. It follows “Under Your Scars,” which was the group’s third #1, and the album’s two previous tracks that were #1 active rock hits: “When Legends Rise” and “Bulletproof,” the latter of which was recently certified Gold in the U.S. and was also the most-played song at rock radio in 2018.

WHEN LEGENDS RISE marks the band’s seventh studio album and their first in four years. The critically acclaimed 11-song collection entered the Billboard Top 200 album chart in the top ten (#8), with four #1 placements on other charts: Top Rock Albums, Top Hard Music Albums, Top Independent Albums and Top Alternative Albums. WHEN LEGENDS RISE is available on CD, LP and Digital; purchase or stream it here. The album finds the guys doubling down on their combination of tightly wound riffs, rhythmic fury, naked emotions and pushed-to-the-edge vocals, all fired up with melodic precision and tight songcraft.

About GODSMACK:

Godsmack stand strong as 21^st century hard rock titans. With an unbreakable spirit and die-hard work ethic evocative of their hometown, the Boston quartet fought hard to secure a place in music history since first smashing their way on to the scene in 1998. To date, they’ve notched a staggering ten #1 singles at mainstream rock radio, including “Awake,” “Straight Out of Line,” “Cryin’ Like A Bitch,” and “I Stand Alone.” Moreover, they’ve enjoyed 24 Top 10 hits at the format-the most of any act since February 1999-as well as four Grammy nominations, and were winners of The Billboard Music Awards Rock Artists of the Year in 2001. Selling over 20 million records worldwide, the band has also unleashed three consecutive albums at #1 on the Billboard Top 200-namely Faceless [2003], IV [2006], and The Oracle [2010]. This places them in league with Van Halen, U2, Metallica, Dave Matthews Band, and Linkin Park who have also enjoyed the same streak. Moreover, the accomplishment on the road remains staggering with headlining sets around the world. They still stand alone.

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February 11, 2020

Nordic Folk Band WARDRUNA Announce New Album ‘Kvitravn’ & 2020 N. American Fall Tour

DT: FEBRUARY 11, 2020

FR: KELLY WALSH

NORDIC FOLK BAND
WARDRUNA’s
NEW ALBUM ‘KVITRAVN’ OUT JUNE 5
VIA BY NORSE MUSIC (U.S. only)
SONY MUSIC/COLUMBIA RECORDS (World Excl. U.S.)

REVEAL NORTH AMERICAN FALL TOUR DATES
TICKETS ON SALE FRI. 2/14

PRE-ORDER BUNDLES AVAILABLE NOW

Photo Credit: Kim Öhrling

Masterful Norwegian storytellers WARDRUNA–last seen in the U.S. in 2018 with a sold-out headlining show at Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Colorado–will release their new album KVITRAVN(which translates to ‘White Raven’) on June 5 via BY NORSE MUSIC in the U.S. and SONY MUSIC / COLUMBIA RECORDS (worldwide excl. U.S.). The first new music from the album will be revealed on February 21. In the meantime, pre-order bundles are now available in the U.S. at https://wardruna.aisamerch.com/and across all digital platforms at https://wardruna.lnk.to/Kvitravn_Album.

WARDRUNA have also announced plans for a solo North American tour launching this fall in Charlotte, NC on September 24 and concluding in Dallas, TX on October 20. Tickets for these shows (listed below) will go on-sale at 10:00 A.M. local time on Friday, February 14.

WARDRUNA have carved a rich, polyphonic and dramatic musical landscape that honors the ancient past without gimmick, while simultaneously illuminating meaningful expressions of Norse tradition through intrinsically detailed contemporary composition. Beyond genre, theirs is a sound that must be truly experienced. Their first-ever concert was held in front of the 1,500-year-oldGokstad Viking ship in Oslo, NO and they’re the only band to have ever been allowed to hold an amplified concert at the Viking ship museum. Since then they’ve performed sold-out shows worldwide, including major festival headlining appearances (Hellfest, Roadburn, Summer Breez, Castle Fest, Echoes & Merveilles, Rock oz Arenes, Rock The Coast, etc.). In 2018, they toured the U.S. with a West Coast run which expanded their audience.

KVITRAVN follows an intensive period in the studio and musically continues where their RUNALJOD trilogy left off in 2016 with RUNALJOD – RAGNAROK–which charted at #1 Billboard’s World Music charts in the U.S. and Canada. Yet KVITRAVN marks a distinct evolution in WARDRUNA‘s unique sound. In a rich musical tapestry, WARDRUNA use a broad selection of both traditional and historical instruments such as Kravik-lyre, Trossingen-lyre, Taglharpa, Sootharp, Langeleik, Crwth, Goat- horn, Lur, Bronze-lur, flute, Moraharpa, and the record also features guest appearances by a small group of prominent traditional singers, spearheaded by Kirsten Bråten Berg, one of the most important custodians of Norwegian traditional song. Throughout these 11 songs, KVITRAVNdiscusses Northern sorcery, spirit-animals, shadows, nature and animism, the wisdom and meanings of certain myths, various Norse spiritual concepts, and the relation between sage and songs.

“To recite and copy the past is not very difficult, but to understand and integrate ancient thoughts, tools and methods with real purpose into a creation that is relevant to the modern era is truly challenging and remains our prime goal in our work,” WARDRUNA founder Einar Selvik reveals.

“Although the album carries a variant of my own totemic artist name, it has, in this context, little to do with me but rather refers to the symbolism and legends of sacred white animals found in Nordic and other cultures all over the world. These highly regarded ghostly creatures, whether a raven, snake, bear, moose, reindeer, elephant or lion,–are in animist traditions seen as prophetic, divine messengers, and guardians representing renewal, purity and a bridge between worlds.”

KVITRAVN cover artwork

Since their formation in the early 2000’s initiated by composer Einar Selvik, WARDRUNA have had vast worldwide success, transcending music genres, cultures and languages while being renowned for their innovative and genre-creating renditions of ancient Nordic traditions.

The group’s massive musical contributions to History Channel‘s TV seriesVIKINGS-which consists of over 60 placements and substantial work on the show’s musical score in addition to appearances by EINAR, who starred and performed on two occasions in Season 3 and 4–has exposed their music to a broad audience worldwide.

WARDRUNA merge academics with pop culture, and their thorough and serious approach has made them one of today’s foremost communicators of Norse culture. Today’s top international scholars on Old Norse studies use EINAR‘s work to exemplify how music might have been executed in earlier times in Scandinavia and he has lectured about his work with historical music in prestigious universities such as Oxford, University ofDenver, Reykjavik University and University of Bergen. Alongside fellow Norwegian metal band Enslaved, WARDRUNA was commissioned by the Norwegian government to write and perform a music-piece for the 200-year anniversary of the Norwegian constitution in 2014.

Experience WARDRUNA live at one of the below dates:

DATE	CITY, ST	VENUE
24-Sep	Charlotte, NC	Ovens Auditorium
25-Sep	Washington, DC	Warner Theatre
26-Sep	Brooklyn, NY	Kings Theatre
28-Sep	Boston, MA	The Orpheum Theater
29-Sep	Montreal, QC	M Telus
30-Sep	Toronto, ON	Meridian Hall
2-Oct	Chicago, IL	Auditorium Theatre
3-Oct	Minneapolis, MN	The State Theatre
6-Oct	Calgary, AB	Jack Singer Concert Hall
8-Oct	Vancouver, BC	Queen Elizabeth Theatre
9-Oct	Seattle, WA	Moore Theatre
10-Oct	Salem, OR	Elsinore Theatre
12-Oct	Salt Lake City, UT	The Complex
14-Oct	Oakland, CA	Paramount Theatre
16-Oct	El Cajon, CA	Magnolia
17-Oct	Los Angeles, CA	Orpheum Theatre
18-Oct	Mesa, AZ	Ikeda Theatre
20-Oct	Dallas, TX	The Majestic Theatre

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October 1, 2019

THE HAUNT SHARE CATCHY NEW SINGLE “CIGARETTES & FEELINGS” IN FRENCH NEW-WAVE STYLE MUSIC VIDEO

THE HAUNT SHARE CATCHY NEW SINGLE “CIGARETTES & FEELINGS”
IN FRENCH NEW-WAVE STYLE MUSIC VIDEO

BAND CURRENTLY IN-STUDIO RECORDING SOPHOMORE EP
WITH MATT GOOD

“[The Haunt] are making the most of their formative years, channeling young adult angst into ominous orchestral pop.”
– Miami New Times

A swirl of indie pop and postpunk with a devilish alchemy that summons both blues and beats, South Florida-based sibling-fronted teen outfit THE HAUNT wouldn’t be out of place at Vivienne Westwood’s late seventies London boutique; a new wave countdown on MTV’s 120 Minutes; baking in the sun at the Vans Warped Tour; or a dystopian dance club in space.

As part of a concept-based trilogy of singles based on otherworldly influences, THE HAUNT follow the release of their ominous debut track “Why Are You So Cold” as they unveil a new pop oriented melodic single, “Cigarettes & Feelings.”

Co-written with Christian Medice (LovelyTheBand, P!NK, Hillary Duff|, the track’s music video was inspired by French New Wave films, especially Jean-Luc Godard’s Masculin Féminin.

“Cigarettes & Feelings” features a bizarre love-triangle between 16-year old frontwoman Anastasia, Alfonzo– an alien she’s befriended– and a handsome new love interest. ANASTASIA explains, “As I begin to fall in love with the new man, Alfonzo becomes more and more jealous, eventually leading him to accept defeat and wallow in his cigarettes and feelings.”

Stream and/or download “Cigarettes & Feelings” now at https://ONErpm.lnk.to/CNF

Lauded as the ‘Best Unknown Band‘ by Miami New Times following the release of their self-titled debut EP and a nearly sold-out global tour alongside Palaye Royale, THE HAUNT have returned to the studio to record new material for their sophomore EP— due early 2020– with acclaimed producer Matt Good (Asking Alexandria, The Word Alive, Stitched Up Heart). Stay tuned for further updates!

Photo Credit: Anabel Dflux

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July 23, 2019

Experimental rock act JASON ACHILLES Announces Show + Science Lecture in PASADENA on August 19

DT: JULY 23, 2019

FM: KELLY WALSH, SRO PR

JASON ACHILLES
ANNOUNCES

MUSICAL PERFORMANCE & SCIENCE LECTURE

MONDAY, AUGUST 19

DER WOLF – PASADENA,CA

Photo Credit: Hannah Mayorga

Los Angeles based multi-instrumentalist, producer and NASA research consultant JASON ACHILLES will be combining his passion for rock’n’roll and science on Monday, August 19 in Pasadena, CA at Der Wolf as part of CalTech‘s monthly “Astronomy on Tap” series with a lecture on his work with NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory developing a microphone system for the Mars 2020 rover along with a musical performance from his two-piece instrumental / experimental rock duo.

Backed by drummer Forrest Mitchell, JASON ACHILLES creates his music live and organically with ACHILLES performing guitar, bass and keys simultaneously. The duo released their debut full-length album COMEDOWN in 2016, which was praised by No Depression for its “slick guitar tones, enchanting as they intertwine through each and every song on the record.” Earlier this year, the band debuted a special UK pressing of their sophomore EP DISCØ in the midst of their second European tour. Both releases were produced and recorded by ACHILLES at his boutique analog-digital studio in Los Angeles, Organic Audio Recorders, where he’s produced artists including Dizzy Reed (Guns N’ Roses), and remixes for the likes of Katy Perry, The Beach Boys, Ariana Grande and more.

Listen to the mesmerizing single “Anastasia” taken from DISCØ in the below music video, directed by Evan Rodaniche (Cage9):

Jason Achilles – “Anastasia” Music Video

Stream Comedown and DISCØ via SoundCloud here: https://soundcloud.com/jason-achilles

ACHILLES is also a contracted scientist for NASA and is currently working on developing microphone design for the 2020 Mars rover. Read more about his work with NASA and how he’s able to combine his music career and passion for astronomy in a recent interview with SPACE.COM: https://www.space.com/36911-2020-mars-rover-microphone-jason-mezilis-interview.html

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July 12, 2019

Pop-Punk Alt Rockers PUSHING VERONICA Share “Dead Girl” Music Video & Single + Q&A

DT: JULY 13

FM: KELLY WALSH, SRO PR

PUSHING VERONICA

ARISE WITH NEW MUSIC VIDEO SINGLE,

“DEAD GIRL”

DIRECTED BY DEAN KARR

POP-PUNK ALT ROCK QUARTET SHARE Q&A WITH DETAILS ON WHAT’S IT LIKE BEING IN A BAND WHILE ATTENDING HIGH SCHOOL & MORE

Not even close to legal drinking age, Southern California schoolboys PUSHING VERONICA are a pack of proud ‘nerdy misfit kids’ that deliver a striking view into the pressures faced upon today’s youth with their self-described brand of “Ballpit Rock.” Mixing pop-punk melodies with crunchy rock riffs, the quartet have sprung to life the debut single and music video from their upcoming LP due in 2020 with the tongue-in-cheek track, “Dead Girl.”

“Dead Girl” is accompanied with a macabre and hilarious music video shot by the legendary Dean Karr (Marilyn Manson, Deftones) and likens the high school hookup culture to necrophilia. “I’ve been a fan of Pushing Veronica for a couple years now and have loved seeing them mature into a full-blown rock band with hit making promise!” lauded Karr. “We had a blast making ‘Dead Girl,’ and my prosthetics department led by Ralis Khan did such an amazing job with our actress’ makeup! Writing the short story was fun and couldn’t have come out more on point than exactly what we filmed! Proud of these guys!”

Explaining the storyline, vocalist and guitarist JULIEN SILVÅS shared: “It’s like nobody wants to be burdened with a relationship or any form of love. Everybody just wants to chew people up and spit them out like emotionless zombies. It’s bullsh*t.Vocalist and guitarist OLI LITNER adds: “We couldn’t help but stab that idea right in the heart. That’s why the girl isdead. She represents what happens when we simply use others for their bodies and stop valuing real relationships and connections with each other.”

Watch the official “Dead Girl” music video on YouTube here or streaming below. The single is also available for streaming and/or download across all digital platforms; click here to listen: https://spoti.fi/2XH14jb.

PUSHING VERONICA – “DEAD GIRL”

PUSHING VERONICA is Oli Litner (vocals, guitar), Julien Silvås (vocals, guitar), Noah Rozansky (bass) and Brady Ward (drums). The band were formed after Oli met Brady in P.E. class. Neither wanted to participate, so they stood on the sidelines talking about punk rock music. Brady then introduced Oli to his “buddy since preschool” Julien, and the trio ended up performing at Brady’s bar mitzvah in 2016. Brady enlisted his friend Noah to fill out the rhythm section on bass and, with all the pieces in place, PUSHING VERONICA came to life.

When they’re not in class, the quartet can be found performing all around the Los Angeles area and they’ve previously opened for acts including Unwritten Law, The Ataris, and Fuel.The band performed a sold-out gig with Gemini Syndrome at the Whisky A Go-Go which led to a production partnership with drummer and producer Brian Steele Medina, who invited the band to his Las Vegas studio to record their forthcoming album.

A Q&A with PUSHING VERONICA

(PUSHING VERONICA L-R:Noah, Julien, Brady, Oli; Photo credit: Dean Karr)

What it is it like being in high school and in a band? Do your peers enjoy your music?

Oli Litner: “This band is the greatest thing that’s ever happened to me. I’m a part of Generation Z, also known as generation anxiety, and high school is literally a teenage wasteland. I’m so ridiculously lucky that I play in Pushing Veronica, because whenever I notice something that drives me insane, I can channel my energy into a song rather than collapse in on myself like a lot of other high schoolers and some of my closest friends. Aside from all that sad sh*t, it’s the most fun I could ever imagine and my greatest passion! Every day working for the band is the best day of my life. We really do appeal to kids like us because of the social commentary in these songs, and a lot of our peers feel accepted and relate to our music! It’s an incredible feeling, because slowly we’re creating a community that takes a stand against all the absurd ideals of our world.”

Julien Silvås: “I feel different than everyone I go to school with, but being in this band makes me feel welcomed and proud to be who I am. I feel like it gives me purpose and priorities, because it fills up the void that forces a lot of my peers to turn to unhealthy behavior and substances.”

Brady Ward: “I really enjoy what we do, and it’s a really fun escape from the boredom of high school.”

Noah Rozansky: “Being in both high school and a band, there’s a great deal of added stress to keep up with high school drama, hormones, and schoolwork in addition to creating and practicing with the band. The band definitely helps me through it and my mental health struggles and provides me with an outlet for my untapped creativity. Many peers at our school are much more mainstream, listening to rap and pop artists such as Travis Scott or Ariana Grande, so our music isn’t as appealing to them. But there are certainly people who value the same things we do, and they connect to our outrageous but relatable songs. We love our niche group of fans with all our hearts!”

Is it hard to balance your time between schoolwork and band duties (writing, recording, playing shows, etc)?

Oli Litner: “It’s definitely a massive workload especially because I torture myself with AP courses, but we end up making time for everything. Having a purpose makes juggling studying for a final exam, editing a short film and being energetic enough to play a show possible in the same night. Music becomes an escape from the work we’d already have to do if we didn’t have this incredible band, so any added work is completely worth it and welcomed.”

Julien Silvås: “Not really a huge problem for me, I try to keep my school work load to a minimum so that I can primarily focus on the band and on the music but there are certain times when it can be difficult to organize both priorities and keep them from colliding with each other’s schedules.”

Brady Ward: “I have had trouble balancing the two because I took AP science courses and honors math, so I sometimes have large loads of work to finish in only a few days, and often had my weekends consumed with band activities.”

Noah Rozansky: “It’s an insane amount of work, keeping high GPAs as well as constantly bettering ourselves, but Pushing Veronica provides an unparalleled escape from reality that in turn improves my work ethic.”

How did you come up with your band name?

Band: “Veronica is the archetype of your modern high school girl who is pushed, prodded and pulled in every direction, by social media, shitty friends, and her own insecurities, making it almost impossible to find her true self. Society gives us two choices; To find the strength to push back and live life with purpose or collapse in on ourselves and support the same demons that are eating us alive. In Pushing Veronica, our purpose is to push our commentary and our characters like Veronica and Chad to the absolute limit to highlight the absurdity of the world around us, so we never lose sight of the truth.”

Your new music video single “Dead Girl” was recorded with the well-known photographer/videographer Dean Karr. What was it like working with him?

Oli Litner: “Working with Dean Karr was a blast! It made our heads spin. He’s incredibly gifted and the ideas he had for this video were those of a visionary. Our management reached out to Dean, he loved the song and sent us back a treatment where every member of the band was sharing the dead girl behind each other’s backs. We laughed our a**es off at all his shoot ideas and were stoked by the props, like the Willie Nelson gravestone and a giant stained-glass religious window. It was inspiring to work with someone so legendary and so driven. Dean is the ultimate pro, and such a genuine, sweet person.”

Julien Silvås *speaking in Scottish accent*: “I’ve known Dean Karr since I was a wee lad. I was introduced to him by my mother who had been his friend through her work. Working with him was truly an amazing and enlightening experience because of the attention to detail and work ethic he possesses. It really shines through in everything he creates.”

Noah Rozansky: “It was so insane we were going to work with Dean Karr! Being introduced felt surreal and working with him was one of the most amazing experiences I’ve had and I’m so happy we got to work with someone so talented.”

What was your favorite part about filming the video? Did anything funny happen on set?

Oli Litner: “We shot the video at Dean’s house in the Hollywood Hills and there are probably 5 staircases up to his front porch. It rained that day and we had to carry a wall of guitar amps and all our gear up these stairs while it was pouring. The rain stopped soon as we got everything in the house. It was a perfectly absurd introduction to filming this weird-a** video.”

Julien Silvås: “The rain was the universe pissing on our plans to make the best music video ever, but we broke through the clouds and conquered. I loved seeing my bandmates die horribly. I also really loved the dinner scene where I’m killed by a giant baguette, because it was so perfect for me and I laughed my a** off watching it.”

Brady Ward: “My favorite part was when we were shooting the cover photo where we’re all dead, because Oli was torturing himself, tearing up for no reason. He was trying not to blink for like 10 minutes because he thought the camera could see his eyes, when he was just staring at the floor.”

Noah Rozansky: “My favorite part of filming was the bathtub scene. The scene was the first thing we filmed on the second day, so I started my day with a nice warm bubble bath. The funniest behind the scenes moment was probably all the wardrobe options. We went through dozens of outfits, including clear pants!”

What is the story behind “Dead Girl”?

Band: “The song is an insane ballad about romancing a dead girl, featuring the most outrageous lyrics we could think of. We draw parallels to our thoughts and the way we see our peers treating one another in school. In high school, we’ve noticed the trend is that nobody wants to be burdened with a relationship. It seems like people these days just want to hook up and move on with their lives with no strings attached. We think it’s important for people to be in real relationships, and not just use each other for their bodies. This song shows the darkest implications of those actions. If you’re gonna blindly hook up, the person you’re with could just as well be dead. We couldn’t help but stab that idea in the heart.”

If you could tour with any band, who would it be and why?

Oli Litner: “I would absolutely want to tour with PUP. They’re one of the hardest working bands in the world right now, and a constant inspiration. Stefan’s hilariously dark lyrics remind me of the way I see the world. I also think because PUP welcomes everyone and encourages individuality as well as using comedy and fun in their music, their fans are incredible and reflect that. It’s what we try to encourage and promote in Pushing Veronica and our Ballpit Rockers.”

Julien Silvås: “I also love PUP because they’re extremely talented musicians and amazing songwriters. Over the past couple of years, I’ve become a huge fan of the art that they create because of the close connection that their music has with my life. I feel like I can really relate, and I would really love to share my adventure with them.”

Brady Ward: “I would tour with the Voidz so I could hear ‘Business Dog every night.”

Noah Rozansky: “I would love touring with Friday Pilots Club and half·alive. While they aren’t the same genre as us, their songs are all amazing and they seem like such fun groups of people. FPC’s behind-the-scenes videos show an infectious quirkiness that I want to experience, and their shows look extremely energetic. half·alive has such amazing musicianship and their lyrics are super powerful, and I’d absolutely love to play with guys so talented every night.”

You’re off school for the summer, what do you have planned?

Oli Litner: “We’re gonna work baby! We’re going to finish our debut album and practice every day to be the best band we can possibly be! In our spare time, we’ve got a lit Dungeons and Dragons campaign and we finna (sic) throw down.”

Julien Silvås: “Work! Work! Work! On our debut album so that we can get on the charts and take over the world.”

Brady Ward: “I’m gonna sleep and rehearse with the dudes.”

Noah Rozansky: “Our summer is being spent recording and rehearsing tirelessly to become perfect musicians for whatever the future holds for us! My spare time is being used to keep the rest of the band from murdering everyone in D&D.”

If you overheard one fan talking to another after leaving a show of yours, what would you like to hear them say about the gig?

Band: “We would love our audience to feel as insanely happy as we do. We urge our fans to let their freak flags fly and be themselves, so we’d love if our fans could turn to each other and say they really felt comfortable in their own skin, and they felt alive in the ballpit. If they felt welcomed in our community and they were dancing their asses off, then our work is done.”

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