"No Escape From What You Are"

 

Sudden Death Records is proud to present No Escape From What You Are on October 25th available on black, cherry red, smash and splatter vinyl, as well as CD and digital formats. Last winter the D.O.A. guys came up with an album concept... "Hey why don't we get a bunch of our punk rock pals to record D.O.A. songs?" So Canada's Godfather of Punk Joey Shithead Keithley contacted a bunch of his old friends and his favorite bands. As you can see from this sterling lineup, their reaction to covering D.O.A. material was great.   D.O.A. known as the Godfathers of Hardcore and more specifically Shithead himself invented that term, have influenced bands and fans alike since 1978, having played over 4,500 shows in 50 different countries on 5 different continents. For a lot of the musicians involved here, D.O.A. was one of the first two or 3 punk bands they ever saw in their lives. So what you have here are incredible versions 15 great songs that Joey and friends wrote and D.O.A. recorded and performed during the past 47 years. There's No Escape From What You Are!

TRACKLIST RANCID "Waiting For You" CIRCLE JERKS "The Enemy" ADOLESCENTS "2+2" VOIVOD "World War 3" SLIME "War In the East" FEAR "New Age" TOXIC REASONS "My Old Man's A Bum" DUFF MACAGAN "The Prisoner" DESCENDENTS "Get Out Of My Life" PROPAGANDHI "Fuck You" DUFF MACAGAN "Rich Bitch" WAR ON WOMEN "Liar For Hire" DEAD KENNEDYS "Smash the State" THE DEFECTS "Already Dead" M.D.C. "American the Beautiful" Follow Joe and the D.O.A. gang on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joe.keithley and https://www.instagram.com/doapunk

The Bad Ups

 

Philadelphia's The Bad Ups will release their upcoming LP, 'Life of Sin' on September 27 via Jump Start Records. Stream the new lyric video for "Ego Trip" here: https://youtu.be/8Rftu45M_zY Stream on Soundcloud: https://on.soundcloud.com/BsmNX6daJuKDoNH68 Frontman Travis McKayle says,"'Ego Trip' is about finding your place in the world while staying true to yourself." Pre-order the album here: https://thebadups.bandcamp.com/album/life-of-sin The four-piece punk band draws heavy inspiration from the Epitaph and Fat Wreck bands of the 90s and early 2000s, while also embracing the rhythms of traditional ska and reggae. Channeling the spirit of Bad Brains, they blend these genres into a unique sound. McKayle, who is of Jamaican descent, named the band The Bad Ups after the Caribbean patois term “baddup”—which means to treat someone poorly or violently. This name reflects their intense musical style and their ability to connect with the term's cultural roots. Since their formation in 2018, The Bad Ups have built a dedicated following and shared the stage with prominent acts like Face to Face, The Bouncing Souls, The Adicts, and Street Dogs. Their versatile sound appeals to various punk subcultures, from ska to oi, making them a versatile addition to many lineups. The Bad Ups are gearing up for a national and international tour to support their debut LP, “Life of Sin.” Upcoming Shows: September 28- Landsdale, PA (record release show) @ Round Guys October 24- Philadelphia, PA @ The Fire Follow The Bad Ups on Socials: Instagram Facebook

It Came From Aquarius Records

MVD Entertainment is proud to announce the August 13 digital release of the award-winning, third music documentary in Kenneth Thomas' trilogy about indie music culture, It Came from Aquarius Records, which explores the San Francisco-based independent record shop that helped shape the tastes of Bay Area residents and beyond for nearly a half a century. 

If you are a fan of any independently released music - indie rock, psychedelic, folk, krautrock, weirdo Finnish prog rock, Japanese noise, glitchy black metal, or anything that makes you feel like you've discovered a musical diamond in the rough - there's a chance you directly or indirectly found out about it through Aquarius Records. Walking into the store on any given day would guarantee an exciting music discovery for a lucky patron. The store influenced and enriched countless peoples' musical tastes with their curated selections - but this film also shows the realities of an indie record store trying to survive in an increasingly difficult market of brick-and-mortar music shops, especially in the ever-changing and price-gouging Mission District of San Francisco. 

The store closed in 2016 after 47 years of championing underground and experimental sounds and turning the world onto sound and music of limitless varieties, some of which ended up exploding in popularity out of multiple independent music scenes. 

Over 60 interviews were conducted for this film: all of the store owners dating back to 1970, other record store owners from around the world, musicians, label heads, music journalists, and INTENSE music collectors. A few of these folks include Matt Groening (The Simpsons), Wayne Coyne (Flaming Lips), John Darnielle (The Mountain Goats), Marissa Nadler, Emil Amos (Grails, Om, Holy Sons), Ty Segall, and Howie Klein. Six years in the making, the film has a very personal angle, with lots of behind-the-scenes footage (and drama) that shows both the joy and excruciating stress that comes with running - and closing - a store like this.

The film will be available on Amazon, Google Play, TUBI, Fandango at Home/VUDU, NightFlight Plus, and more. 

Watch the trailer here.

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PrettiBoiRoq

PHOTOS BY NICHOLAS EASTMAN 

Gay Rapper PrettiBoiRoq is revving up engines once again with the release of his steamy new summer jam, “In My Ride.”  The song, with its sweet, catchy hook and its top-down, riding-‘round-the-beach pop vibe, is about a young and innocent California meet-cute.  It was inspired by PrettiBoi’s own short-lived but high-octane romance.  “I had just ended a long-term relationship and was discouraged with the dating scene when I met my ‘In My Ride’ guy,” he recalls. “He showed me I could connect with someone and that I had the ability to love again.”  

After the success of his single, “Bad Bitch Alert”, PrettiBoiRoq says he aimed to show a different side of his music and aesthetic with “In My Ride”. “I wanted to show my versatility as an artist and do more than talk about shaking ass and being bad,” he says from his Los Angeles home.   “In gay hip hop, I don’t feel like we have enough representation of love. We have plenty of tracks about sex and casual hook-ups, but not much about real romance, even though most of us live both pretty equally.” 

 

Sonically, "In My Ride" is very different from anything the artist has released before. It is reminiscent of something out of Katy Perry's Teenage Dream era.   “I wanted a very pop oriented sound,” PrettiBoiRoq explains. “Something that really personified summer love, and the feelings I was experiencing at the time.”

 

Nicholas Eastman directs the music video.  It depicts a young couple on their first date. We watch as they start at the beach, enjoying a typical Southern California day. The guys then walk along the Santa Monica Pier and that’s where things between them start to heat up. “They end the night in a hotel, as all great first dates do,” PrettiBoiRoq laughs. “in all seriousness, it was important that the scene not be sexually gratuitous.  It’s simply about the connection between two people.  There’s no real emphasis on the actual bedroom action, just hints and glimpses.”

 

Diego Escobar stars as the love interest in the video.  “We met while on set filming a music video for a friend of mine,” says PrettiBoi.  “Diego was playing the love interest in that video, too, and I could tell he was more than a pretty face. He was an actor and his ability to create chemistry on camera was amazing.”

 

It helped that Diego Escobar was professional because the day of the shoot was an unusually cold one for Southern California.  “Diego and I had blankets on set and we were constantly under them in between takes. Riding around in that jeep with no roof was particularly bone chilling!”

 

PrettiBoiRoq grew up in a tiny town in North Carolina.  After his mother succumbed to drug addiction, his parents divorced and he was raised by his religious dad and step mother.    He was picked on for the clothes that he wore and for being gay.  “I moved out of the house as soon as I turned 18 because I was desperate to leave my hometown behind.”  

 

He moved to Los Angeles where he started working in films.  “My LA dreams weren’t on modeling or acting, it was always on the music,” PrettiBoiRoq explains.   “I got hooked on hip hop, the lyricism, the lifestyle from 2Pac and Dr. Dre’s “California Love.” I think hip hop resonates with people who face adversity and with everything I had struggled through with my mom and weight and living in poverty, the aggressive nature of the music allowed me to express myself.” 

 

He released his first single, “PrettiBoi Anthym” in December 2015.  His first EP  PrettiBoiRoq, a pop hop record,  was released in June 2016, along with his second single, “New  Sh!t.” “You Don’t Own Me,” with its music video featuring porn star Arad Winwin, was released in April 2017.  

 

In his second album, Haus of Ken, PrettiBoiRoq honed in on his hip hop roots.  The single “‘Wanna Be Me,’ had a slightly darker, Trap sound to it along with a traditional hip-hop beat.  

 

He followed the album with “Bad Bitch Alert”, a duet with rapper Chanel Jole.  It is PrettiBoiRoq’s most successful single to date, with over 85,000 views on Youtube and counting.

 

Over the past couple years, PrettiBoiRoq has matured a lot. “I think working with so many amazing artists and building such a great fan base has really forced me to step out of my comfort zone and continue to get better at what I do,” he says.  

 

“The biggest thing people are going to realize with this upcoming project is how much thought and passion went into it. During my Haus of Ken era, I was making music I thought everyone else wanted to hear. I don't think I was truly comfortable with who I was as a person or an artist. With this project, I’m making music for me, that tells my story and who I am today and I’m hoping everyone else will like it. As you get older, you get wiser, or so they say.”

 

Visit:  https://www.prettiboiroq.com

 

Follow PrettiBoiRoq on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter @ prettiboiroq

 

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"Easy Listening"

Sandra Bernhard

New York - Performer, actress, compelling storyteller Sandra Bernhard is back on the road in 2024 with her "Easy Listening" live extravaganza.  

Ride along with Sandy as she takes you on a tour of her musical influences. From the first time she heard the Supremes on AM radio on a snowy night in Flint, Michigan, to her first concert, Simon and Garfunkel… these are the songs you love and remember. The strumming guitars, the singalongs… from Peter Paul & Mary to the Stones – with Slaughter On Tenth Avenue playing on the Fisher HiFi (“Absolutely no one can touch this, do you hear me!” screamed her father) – as Ravel & Debussy drifted up from the basement where her mother just wanted to take a small break. The sounds of home that we all remember… jazz from your brother’s bedroom, your sister shouting along to Janis as she plotted her escape. The cross-country move to Arizona opened new musical vistas, as the ‘60s gave way to the ‘70s and the women of the era acted as our spiritual guides… Tina, Joni, Dusty, Aretha, Laura, Carole… Climb into the Pontiac station wagon and get ready to hit the road.

 

"The holiday vibes floating in the desert, Christmas carols hanging on a Saguaro. We’ll be bringing you old memories and new, just the way you like it:  groovy, cool and cozy." says Sandra

 

Be it on-screen (“American Horror Story,” “POSE” - HERE), radio (Sandyland on Sirius XM’s Radio Andy Channel 102) or on stages across the globe, Sandra Bernhard has been one of the most exhilarating performers for the past five decades.  

A pioneer of the one-woman show, Sandra’s trailblazing style has won her a loyal following and critical praise as she continues to tackle difficult subjects head on with sincerity and her whip smart insight. 

"Bernhard teaches the children – all those burgeoning spoken-word artists and monologists how to perform observational comedy with style, and right on the political edge."  - The New Yorker  

Catch up with Sandra here:

Sandra in-depth -   HERE

New York Times - HERE

The Daily Beast - HERE

Broadway.com - HERE

Good Morning America HERE

The View - HERE

Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen - HERE

Sherri Shepherd Show – HERE

Club Random with Bill Maher - HERE

Out magazine - HERE

 

“EASY LISTENING” LIVE TOUR 2024 -

 

Sun., Dec. 8 - Coach House - San Juan Capistrano, CA - Tickets here

 

Tues. Dec. 10 – Sweetwater Music Hall - Mill Valley, CA -Tickets here

 

Sat., Dec. 14 – Oscar’s - Palm Springs, CA - Tickets here

 

Sun., Dec. 15 - The Canyon Club - Agoura Hills, CA - Tickets here

 

Thurs. Dec. 19 – The Wallis - Beverly Hills, CA - Tickets here

 

 Follow Sandra Here:

Instagram: @sandragbernhard https://www.instagram.com/sandragbernhard/?hl=en

Twitter: @SandraBernhard https://twitter.com/SandraBernhard

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sandra.bernhardt.31

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/18iszIgjQ7mCPo8bNI61Xc

Website: https://www.sandrabernhard.com/   

Rather Be Lonely

Hot off the heels of his recent hit single, “Hell Together,” singer-songwriter David Archuleta who has always worn his heart on his sleeve when it comes to songwriting dives deep into his emotions on his new single, “Rather Be Lonely.” The track, HERE was written by David, Ryan Nealon, Jules Brave & Alex Wilke (Wilke also produced) and reveals David’s fear of commitment within relationships and how learning to navigate that aspect of his life as a grown man.

“Rather Be Lonely” is about the sadness you feel when you feel lonely, even when you’re around others who love you. Some people push others away because they believe they don’t deserve to be loved. I’ve come a long way, but there are still some beliefs I learned as a child that I can’t quite get rid of, that continues to overshadow love. 

The other songwriters and I also wanted “Rather Be Lonely” to feel soothing and comforting. I hope the song provides a space for a listener to reflect on triggers, trust issues, and the hope to find healing.” Says David

Watch the lyric video HERE and the Tik Tok “first listens” HERE and HERE

 

Follow David Here:

Twitter 1.1M Followers 

TikTok 1.1M Followers +  15M Likes

Instagram 570k Followers 

Facebook 3.4M Followers

YouTube 820k Subscribers 

Spotify 1.6M monthly listeners

www.davidarchuleta.com  

BOXX

Pandora Boxx

 Pandora Boxx’s new dance album, BOXX, is her most personal work ever.  It’s fun and quirky, and while most of her previous releases were a tad on the dirty side, BOXX is totally PG.  Pandora wrote all of the tracks and admits to having a soft spot for them all.  She’s drawn to the single ‘Pill’ because the song combines a rock vibe meshed with one of her favorite stories, Alice in Wonderland, and  depicts some real-life struggles she has faced as an adult. “I also really love ‘Stars’ because it is a tribute to Star Trek and is about me as a kid, dreaming that I could travel to the stars.”  There is also “Raspberries,” Pandora’s ode to Carol Channing that  marks her farewell to the impersonation she famously performed on Rupaul's Drag Race; and “Gay”, her response to Governor DeSantis’ horrific Don't Say Gay legislation.  Then, of course, there is “Dance”, the album’s first release that Pandora penned for the little boy she was: mercilessly picked on at school, who would come home, lock his bedroom door, flip on a Madonna cd and dance his troubles away.   “Dance is a song for everyone,” Pandora explains. “It encourages people not to pay any mind to what others think and to dance like no one is watching.” Pandora Boxx’s BOXX is  available on streaming platforms, along with its first single “Dance”.  The Dance music video is on YouTube.

 

“I have loved music since I was a kid. It was often my escape from the world,” Pandora Boxx continues from her home in Los Angeles.  “Sometimes the world becomes too much and too cruel. When I was younger, it was bold and fabulous pop stars like Cyndi Lauper and Boy George who made me think being different was not just ok but something to cherish.”

 

Pandora Boxx was born Michael R. Steck in Jamestown, NY.  She grew up with her mom, dad and younger sister and recalls her childhood being a mixed bag of nuts. “My mom was wonderful. My father, not so much.” 

 

She knew she wanted to be an artist since she was five-years-old when she, as Michael, won a greeting card contest. His design was made into an Easter card and sold in stores! It was a drawing of young Michael walking his rabbit on a leash (which he actually did). The card read: Get into the Easter habit, go out and walk your rabbit.

 

In the fifth grade, Michael wrote a play called “The Trouble with Christmas” and performed it for his entire school. His mother even directed it!   Michael recalls always creating and dreaming. After the first season of RuPaul’s Drag Race, he knew he was supposed to be on the show. “It was just a strong gut feeling. I had interviewed RuPaul years before Drag Race and at the end of the interview Ru said, ‘I hope I come across you in my travels.’ In my head, I said, oh you definitely will.” For season two, Michael, as Pandora, made the best audition video she could and it worked.

 

Pandora Boxx placed fifth in the second season of RuPaul's Drag Race, winning the title of Miss Congeniality.  She subsequently returned for the first and sixth seasons of RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars. Boxx has also appeared in all three seasons of the show’s spin-off series, RuPaul's Drag U.

 

“I think some people may realize after listening to BOXX that I am much more than the Pandora that they’ve seen on television,” the artist reflects.  “The first show aired in 2010, and I’m not even the same person I was then. Back then, I didn’t talk about my relationship because he didn’t sign up for all that. We’ve been together for almost 19 years and he’s always been there for me. Ian is my rock.” 

 

“I think I’m at a point where I’m ready to branch out and try new things and other avenues,” Pandora continues.  She has also been doing some internal work and therapy. “I think healing yourself can make your mind more open to create better artistry. I try to be more thankful of opportunities I have enjoyed and not focus on what other people have. This album has been a journey and I’m excited for people to listen to it.”

 

Brandon James Gwinn produced all of the tracks on BOXX except for the songs “Swish” and “Hey”, which were produced by Electropoint.  The album is executive produced by Michael R. Steck, Parvesh Cheena, Amelia Black and Bruce Peters.

 

“I’m dedicating this album to anyone who has ever felt like they didn’t belong,” Pandora Boxx adds. “For all those weirdos like me, who buck the norm and are true to themselves. Also, to everyone who believed in my artistry, especially Brandon James Gwinn, my producer, without whom this album wouldn’t be what it is.”

 

Pandora Boxx’s BOXX and  its first single “Dance” are available on streaming platforms.  

 

Visit https://pandoraboxx.com.  
Follow Pandora Boxx on Instagram @ pandoraboxx  

Careful What You Wish For

Stream "Careful What You Wish For" HERE: 

https://orcd.co/careful

Front man Gizz Lazlo (former drummer of U.K. Subs, Dr. Know and The Freeze) says, ""Careful What You Wish For" is a story about unrequited love. A story about someone who loves too deeply. A person who believes in true love but is lost in an ocean of love, and suddenly realizes that they're not the only person in their lover's eyes, life, and heart. It's about going to your lover's home to surprise them with a weekend getaway and seeing someone else there who's known for their past as not a good person in their previous relationships. Someone who was told that that other person was just a friend, and then realized they were being lied to over and over again. It's about wondering what to do - run or fight? In this story, the jilted lover decides to walk away but leaves a message behind. A message of Karma. No one in their right mind wants to see their ex physically hurt, but for an idealist dreamer, there has to be that moment when you find out that your ex has been left behind the way you knew it was going to end, and you can't help but feel that feeling of reprieve in that you're not the only one whose heart was broken. So if you're cheating on your mate, seeing someone behind their back, or just flirting with someone else and thinking you can do better? There's always the chance that your new "toy" will in turn do everything you've done to your ex. It's not hard to love someone, but today it seems hard to keep someone in your life and keep that loving flame ablaze. So be careful what you wish for."

Upcoming Shows:

6/29 >> SECRET SHOW << Las Vegas, NV
6/29 >> DOUBLE DOWN << Las Vegas, NV
7/13 >> Golden Bull << Oakland, CA
8/31 >> Pour House << Oceanside CA
9/21 >> Last Call << Tarzana, CA

Socials:

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www.facebook.com/forclosurela

Dirt

Tender Misfit

"Everything feels like shit, I just take another hit" Dirt, Tender Misfit

One of my favorite new artists Tender Misfit has dropped her latest single and video titled: Dirt.

Dirt IMHOP is her best effort to date. All she does is fabulous, but this outing is something truly extra special.

It taps in to all of our collective fears of not being enough for the people and the world around us. Done with the Tender Misfit's one of a kind panache!

So do yourself a gigantic favor and check out the video and the song after the jump!

 Tender Misfit on IG -

https://www.instagram.com/tender.misfit/

The Iron Maiden Bible

 

A thrilling journey through the tumultuous history of Iron Maiden, one of the world’s most legendary heavy-metal bands. With unparalleled access to band members, managers, and exclusive archives, music critic and journalist Martin Popoff provides an intimate look into the life and times of Iron Maiden, from their humble beginnings in the dingy clubs of East London to headlining arenas and festivals worldwide, the band’s story is one of resilience, creativity, and unrelenting dedication to the present day.   Dive deep into their music, stage performances, and the iconic figure of Eddie, their undead mascot. Discover the stories behind all their albums—such as Killers, The Number of the Beast, and Powerslave, through to their most recent, Senjutsu (and all solo releases)—as well as the controversies and triumphs that shaped the band. Explore the highs and lows of their evolving lineup, from the early days with Paul Di’Anno to the arrival of Bruce Dickinson and beyond. Hallowed Be Thy Name: The Iron Maiden Bible delves into the band’s conceptual depth, dissecting the themes of their songs, the inspirations behind their lyrics, and the influence they’ve had on countless artists and fans.

In addition, a limited edition print slip-cased Beast Edition will be released for $250 with only 666 copies exclusively available through SchifferBooks.com. Special features include: A limited print run of 666 copies worldwide (WHILE SUPPLIES LAST) Each edition is individually numbered on an etched metal plate (NUMBERS WILL BE SHIPPED AT RANDOM AND CAN NOT BE CUSTOM ORDERED OR SELECTED) Slip case packaging Black, edge-printed pages and bifurcated ribbon marker Bound in stamped leather with ribbed spine and metal corners

A tribute to the indomitable spirit of Iron Maiden, and a celebration of their enduring six-decade legacy in the realm of heavy metal, Hallowed Be Thy Name: The Iron Maiden Bible is a must-read for Iron Maiden fans and heavy-metal and music enthusiasts. Fall 2024 Global Iron Maiden tour info: https://www.ironmaiden.com/ Available October 28th, 2024 DETAILS: Size: 7" x 10" Pages: 666 | Over 400 color and b/w photos Binding: Hardback ISBN: 9780764368165 PRICE: $59.99