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THAT HANDSOME DEVIL

with SARAH AND THE SAFE WORD

That Handsome Devil has received accolades for their witty lyrics and infectious songs, which frequently touch on topics of satire and social commentary. Their music is renowned for its upbeat and vivacious performances as well as its capacity to get crowds dancing. The band has carved out a place for themselves with a style that defies simple classification.

STRUNG OUT & AGNOSTIC FRONT

wit MURPHY'S LAW and LA ARMADA

Strung Out -

If you listened to Songs Of Armor And Devotion with no prior knowledge of Strung Out, you probably wouldn’t guess that the California band has been together for almost 30 years – such is the intensity and fresh energy of these 13 songs. Produced by Cameron Webb, who was behind the helm of 2009’s Agents Of The Underground, it’s a record that brims with the same ferocious fire the band had at the very start of its career when front man Jason Cruz was still a teenager, but which also demonstrates how far the California five-piece have evolved as songwriters, musicians and people.
“I don’t want to be 19 years old again,” says Cruz, “but the fact that we still have that energy, but we’re not 19 years old is a real feather in our cap. We’re older, but I’m so grateful that I still have a lot to do. I hope people hear this record, and they know that we’re not tired, that I still have ideas.”

Those ideas flow throughout this record both musically and thematically, the vulnerability and uncertainty of Cruz’s lyrics lying in stark contrast to the fierce and ferocious pummeling nature of its songs. That juxtaposition has always been present in Strung Out’s songs, but for this record, that push and pull has become the central basis and focus of this record, as his heart and thoughts struggle to make sense of the chaos of the world at large. That’s not to say this album has the answers, but in analyzing everything, it offers the listener – and Cruz himself – the various contradictory paths of life that, hopefully, can lead to some kind of truth or understanding. 
“Some songs can be armor: they can repel and they can guard you,” explains Cruz. “And they can also bring you comfort and speak of love and belonging to something. To be a good and gentle person, you have to put up a little bit of armor, but that armor never works, because you’re so caring and sensitive and vulnerable, that your heart is going to be displayed on that armor anyway. There are so many thoughts and feelings in my head I think that with this album I just opened up the pen and let it go to explore the duality of having to defend and protect what’s inside, and at the same time make it available for the world.”
Much of Cruz’s vulnerability stems from the death of someone he was incredibly close to. That’s something which has exaggerated and exacerbated Cruz’s emotional fragility and continues the spiritual and philosophical journey he says he’s found himself on in recent years. At the same time, though, these songs are also infused with a spirit of hope and defiance.
“I lost my best friend six or seven months ago,” explains Cruz. “It was right before we started writing this record, and that really put a shadow on things. Some of these songs – especially “Monuments” and “Bloody Knuckles” – reflect that loss. But that’s what’s always made our band work. The music is this metal machine and then you get these vocals that express this vulnerability in a melodic way – and there’s love and there’s searching in all that machine. This record starts out hopeful and then it kind of degrades. It sobers and ends with loss. But there are so many things on this record that I’m still figuring it out.”
All those thoughts and feelings swirl together on this record as Cruz – who refers to himself and his vulnerability as the “flesh in the machine” – tries to find some sort of resolution. The moody “Daggers” tells a story of personal turmoil within the backdrop of an increasingly dystopian America, while the grief and sadness contained with “Monuments” is offset by the pulsating, defiant frenzy of the song’s tune. “Disappearing City” blends a raucous energy with a sense of resignation but – importantly – not defeat, “Under The Western Sky” brims with Strung Out’s trademark sense of melody and coruscating aggression, and the insistent ebb and flow of album closer “Bloody Knuckles” is ravaged with both a despair and a kind of beauty at the same time. 
Yet while these songs are fuelled by a power and aggression, the band – completed by guitarists Jake Kiley and Rob Ramos, bassist Chris Aiken and new drummer (since 2018) RJ Shankle – infused them with plenty of nuance, too. Some of that is thanks to the lessons learned from last year’s acoustic yet expansive acoustic EP Black Out The Sky, something Cruz says was a necessary step the band had to take in order to then make this record. Underneath it all, however, is the same desperate need to write these songs and get them out of his system.
“This opportunity I’ve been given, and everything I’ve been doing, I don’t have any say in it,” Cruz says. “I don’t have a choice. I have to fucking do this. I have things inside of me that swell up when I go through this, but it’s what people put into what they hear and what they then take out of it that’s the magic. I need to do this, but if it’s not making a connection, I have no right to be here. My favorite part about America is the pain of the poor people and what they create out of it – the culture that the poorest people of this country have created. From that came blues, jazz, rock n roll, and, to me, coming from nothing and creating something is everything to me.” 
You can hear how that is – how true that still is – from the beginning to the end of Songs Of Armor And Devotion. It’s a punk record, but it’s also much more than that. It’s a political record that addresses the state we’re in, but at its core is a heart and humanity –and a belief in that humanity – that overrides everything else. It’s pain and sadness and hope and rebellion all wrapped into one powerful statement that also serves as a culmination of the band’s three decades together. And while the record sees Strung Out still writing at the height of their abilities, at the same time, when Cruz reflects back on these songs, he thinks they represent something monumental for the band, even if he’s not entirely sure what that actually is.
“I find that it’s time for a new adventure,” he says. “I feel like I’ve given what I needed to give to Strung Out. I feel like we did what we needed to do and it’s time to move on. I’ve grown. I’m not angry like I used to be – I feel like this was the end of something, and now it’s time for a new life. I look back on the record and I think ‘Done.’ For me personally, it’s a new beginning. We still have a lot left and as long as we listen to each other and we care about what each other has to say, I don’t see an end for Strung Out. I just don’t want to repeat things that I’ve done. I can’t write like that anymore.”

Agnostic Front-

A Godfather figure is understood to be a purveyor of genre; a pioneer in a particular realm of creation. Perhaps more importantly, and after over 3 decades molding the Hardcore realm, AGNOSTIC FRONT have protected and nurtured Hardcore music in such a way that it still exists healthily & in its proper form, today. As a band that has cultivated their reputation with honesty, and that prioritizes affirming their social messages to the world, GET LOUD! is well suited as the title for their 12th, full length studio album. Although the sociopolitical climate has transformed considerably since the release of the  United Blood  EP in 1983, the basic concepts of political corruption and social unrest have only been enhanced, and with them the fuel on AGNOSTIC FRONT’s fire. “We’ve always had a voice; had a lot to say. We’re always screaming for a change” says frontman Roger Miret. “Speak up, get loud, say what you have to say. Be the change you want to see in the world. You can’t change the whole thing, but you can make little differences that will matter, eventually.”

For such a memorable album, the reappearance of Cause For Alarm artist Sean Taggart was vital in order to deliver a piece of art that perfectly combined the old school with the current state of the world. Bringing the CFA characters back to life in a new age, the artwork will be familiar to AGNOSTIC FRONT fans the world over, but still maintains a modern freshness. When CFA was initially released in 1986 it was a distinguished and prosperous time for the world of Hardcore, and it is that time, and that vibe, that this album aspires to reassert.

GET LOUD! is compiled of 14 tracks that are nothing short of classic, home grown, NewYork Hardcore, but still includes some thrashy and punky variety. The title track carries a common message for the entire album. It’s a moody and riveting version of “speak up, aren’t you sick of the same day to day routine? It’s time to make that change and stop climbing up that same exact wall. That’s what GET LOUD! is all about.” says Miret. Songs like “ I Remember ” are important glimpses into the lives of the men of AGNOSTIC FRONT and thus tie in strongly with their recent release of Ian McFarland’s Documentary: THE GODFATHERS OF HARDCORE (2017). Although it was written after the release of the film, the track serves almost as a theme song for the documentary in which Miret and founding guitarist Vinnie Stigma recall their pasts and their most groundbreaking records; even first meeting one another. Songs like “Conquer And Divide” speak to the current state of where we as humans are today. “It’s like all the government has ever wanted is to divide the people, and then come in and conquer. I see it happening today; social media is a huge let down in that way. Now everyone has a voice, and I get it, but I can’t believe how quickly some people are willing to jump headfirst into something that doesn’t care about them” Miret explains. “Power of expression, power of the mind, freedom of speech, live free or die, stand up and resist, gotta fight to exist, break down the walls that divide.”

The raw and emotional journey of “THE GODFATHERS OF HARDCORE” can be

credited as having some affect on the course of this record cycle. “It was nothing like I expected, it was mind blowing because it was SO US” Miret reflects. “It was pretty incredible to have that, for my family, the future of my family. Put something out there digitally, and it’s out there forever. I’m really happy we never did anything like this, that this is it. It will hold through the tests of time. It’s not just a movie about punk, or hardcore, or metal, it’s about humanity and it’s awesome.”

An old school band in a new era can be an adjustment, but there’s something to be said for the technological advances that have enabled AGNOSTIC FRONT to write this new album, even with distances between the core members of the band. Ideas, lyrics, and riffs were tossed around amongst the guys in a digital universe, and once solid skeletons were formed, the final portion of the writing, the finessing, and the recording began in person. Produced by Miret himself, longtime friend Paul Miner of Buzz Bomb Studios then tracked, recorded, mixed, and mastered the album. GET LOUD! is now arranged, groomed, and ready to make its debut to fans the world over.

“Something real. I think that’s the secret to our longevity. People see us, and they see something that’s real and genuine, and they want to be a part of that. Who wants to be a part of something that’s fake? If you feel a connection to something and it feels real, you wanna know about it and be a part of it.”

EARLYBIRDS CLUB

THE BUTTERTONES

with THE HAYDS and GOLD TOOTH

The Buttertones are a Los Angeles-based cult rock band. The group has built a loyal fan base via their atmospheric live shows and cinematic catalog. From 2017’s Gravedigging, 2018’s Midnight In A Moonless Dream, 2020’s Jazzhound, and 2024’s Face to Face With Fantasy, the band has left lasting impressions at Coachella, Tropicalia, When We Were Young, and beyond. 

The group consists of members Richard Araiza (vocals/guitar), Modesto Cobian (lead guitar), Mimi Nissan (keys/guitar/bg vocals), Karly Low (bass/bg vocals), Carlos Sanchez (tenor sax), and Brandon Galindo (drums/bg vocals)

SURFER GIRL

with BIKINI TRILL and TESSELLATED

Surfer Girl – led by the dynamic Carter Reeves, former frontman of the acclaimed hip-hop/pop group Aer – continues to evolve and captivate audiences with their distinct blend of indie-pop, reggae, surf-rock, and hip-hop. Hailing from Wayland, MA, Carter’s laid-back coastal vibes are ever-present in the band's sound, which effortlessly blends sun-soaked 

melodies with infectious rhythms that evoke the feeling of a carefree summer afternoon. 

With the release of their highly anticipated new album Sunset in April 2025, Surfer Girl takes their sound to new heights. The album features collaborations with an exciting lineup of artists, including Bryce Vine, Collie Buddz, Jah Lil, Emily Brimlow, and more. From breezy anthems to introspective tracks, Sunset captures the essence of summer, love, and living in the moment. 

Surfer Girl’s magnetic live performances continue to make waves on major festival stages. In 2025, they’re bringing their high-energy, feel-good vibes to Vans Warped Tour in Orlando, following their memorable appearances at Sea.Hear.Now, SunFest, Cali Vibes, and Reggae Rise Up. Known for his powerful stage presence, Carter Reeves and the band create a live show that’s both nostalgic and refreshing, sweeping audiences away with every note. 

As a seasoned performer, Carter Reeves and Surfer Girl bring a perfect blend of musical mastery and laid-back beach culture to every stage they grace – making each performance an unforgettable experience.

JONAH MARAIS

with MILLS and ZIA VICTORIA

SPOOKY RAVE

IT'S  DUMB JUST COME HAVE FUN.  WHO CARES.  COOL IS DEAD.  idk hahaha

Paige Fish, the 18-year-old songstress from Springville, Utah, has captivated audiences with a voice and presence beyond her years. Drawing inspiration from the likes of Stevie Nicks, Norah Jones, Noah Kahan, and Zach Bryan, Paige has been songwriting since the age of 5. At just 13, she released her debut single, Winter, followed closely by her first EP, Crooked Line.

As she continued to perform, write, and record, Paige quickly found her footing in the world of social media, capturing hearts and gaining a dedicated following. In 2023, she released the standout track 26 and 24, which struck a chord with fans and marked a pivotal moment in her growing career. Her sophomore EP, In Another Lifetime, which released in 2024, has since amassed over 15 million streams, showcasing her unique storytelling and evolving sound.

Over the years, Paige has opened for major artists like Benson Boone, Avery Anna, and Tors. She’s become a regular headliner, selling out bi-monthly hometown shows. As she looks toward 2025, a year full of highly anticipated touring, her presence in the industry continues to soar.

Closing out 2024 with a bang, Paige has become the face of the GAP holiday campaign, with her voice and image gracing GAP stores worldwide. She’s also in the midst of the rollout for her third EP. The first single, Daisy, released in October 2024, has already made waves, and the momentum builds as she prepares to unveil her next release, Porcelain. With each new song, Paige Fish cements her place as an artist to watch—one whose journey is only just beginning.

NU-METAL HALLOWEEN

Come raise hell this Halloween as we resurrect the sound of a generation.

Expect DJs spinning the heaviest anthems and cult classics from:
Deftones, Korn, Slipknot, Linkin Park, System of a Down, Limp Bizkit, Papa Roach, Evanescence, Disturbed, Mudvayne, Static-X, P.O.D + MORE.

For one night only: the angst, the energy, the anthems that raised us.

COSTUMES ENCOURAGED (BUT NOT ESSENTIAL) 

ARIEL PINK

EVANORA UNLIMITED

JAKOBS CASTLE x STRAWBERRY FUZZ

with STRANGE CASE and THE HAPPYS 

Jakobs Castle-

The new project of Sublime frontman Bradley Nowell’s only son Jakob Nowell, Jakobs Castle is the sound of two worlds colliding in perfect union – the insouciant sounds of California’s past with the fresh mystery of internet underground culture. 

Recording under Epitaph Records, Jakobs Castle is old meets new. Beach meets the internet. 90’s Underground does Hyperpop. Imagine laying face up on the beach as waves of retro synth melodies wash over you like static, your body slowly dried by the heat of the emerging sun and skank guitars. It’s both pretty and gritty. 

Active since 2022, Jakobs Castle has toured the country with emerging young artists like Sitting on Stacy, legacy musicians Jason Devore and Slightly Stoopid, as well as G. Love & Special Sauce, Common Kings and Long Beach Allstars. Standout tracks from ENTER: THE CASTLE include “Time Traveler” and “Catch Me”.

With the burden of purpose and expectation held proudly, Jakobs Castle and its enigmatic frontman seek to break all convention and usher in a new era of California music.

Strawberry Fuzz-

Carrying on a lineage that stretches from The Doors to FIDLAR,  indie punk band Strawberry Fuzz document the wildlife in and around their Venice Beach turf. Channeling stories of parties, junkies, sex, violence and camaraderie through a keenly observant lens, they meticulously capture the smell, sound, taste and feel of life on the streets, in the bars, bedrooms and basements of the bleary side of Los Angeles.

Inspired by artists like The Cramps, Black Flag and The Germs as well as Elvis, RL Burnside and Ol’ Dirty Bastard, Strawberry Fuzz’s manic live show was perfectly captured on their debut collection of demos Fuzztapes Vol. 1. Now back with a full-length record releasing this winter, they continue to rip up stages and whip up pits all along the West Coast. See them at bit.ly/fuzzshows

Strange Case-

A SOUND SELF DESCRIBED AS “SURF AND TURF”, STRANGE CASE COOKS UP A JUICY BLEND OF HOOKS AND HARMONIES, FINISHED IN A SAVORY SAUCE OF REVERB-LATENT GUITAR. CHEF’S FAVORITE, SURE TO PUT A SMILE ON YOUR FACE.

Based in Los Angeles, Strange Case has garnered a solid following in SoCal. From raging backyard shows, to clubs all over the West Coast, the group has played hundreds of gigs in the last 8 years. The groups top track “27 Club” has spun on KROQ’S Locals Only show multiple times and has now amassed over 1.5 million streams on Spotify. Strange Case played a Jam in the Van set in 2020 and had their debut festival appearance at Shabang SLO in May 2022, alongside TV Girl, STRFKR, Post Animal, and Neil Frances. The group had their Netflix Debut in July of 2023, when The Lincoln Lawyer featured the track “SUPERFLY”. Strange Case puts their own spin on the California Beach-Pop sound and has no intentions of slowing down.

COM'Z

COM’Z is a rock band from Taiwan,  formed in 2009. The lineup features vocalist Li Yongzhu, bassist Sun Yinghao (Xiao Mao), guitarist/keyboardist Weng Junteng, and drummer Zhang Shixiang. Leaning toward alt-pop and indie rock, their songs are instantly catchy, with direct, plain-spoken lyrics. Li’s distinctive southern accent and grainy timbre land the music squarely between mainstream appeal and indie edge.

康姆士COM'Z，是成立于2009年的中国台湾摇滚乐团，由主唱李永驻，贝斯手孙滢浩（小毛）、吉他手和键盘手翁骏腾以及鼓手章世翔组成。乐队作品风格偏向于另类流行/独立摇滚，旋律上口。歌词直给，搭载主唱极具特色的南部口音及颗粒感音色，直达流行与独立之间的平衡点。成团多年以来，康姆士以“借由音乐把生活中的故事带给大家”为坐标，每首作品都有丰富的故事性和真挚情感，凭借积极、勇敢的音乐内核与听者形成共鸣，深入人心。

THE OLLLAM

MOUNT SAINT ELIAS

the olllam is a transatlantic collective blending Irish traditional music with Detroit's psychedelic post-rock. Featuring John McSherry, Michael Shimmin, Joe Dart (Vulfpeck), Ross Ainslie, Seán O'Meara, and Joe Hettinga, their music is both rooted and cinematic. After releasing their acclaimed 2022 album elllegy (RTÉ Radio 1's Best Group), they toured sold-out venues across Ireland and the UK. In 2024, they co-wrote Sona with GRAMMY-nominated producer Zedd for his album Telos, leading to a surprise Coachella 2025 performance seen by millions. With powerful live shows and innovative collaborations, the olllam are boldly reshaping Celtic music's future.

LITTLE HURRICANE

wth WOLF JETT DUO

Hailing from Melbourne/Naarm, Steph Strings is a dynamic singer-songwriter and guitarist whose music merges fingerstyle brilliance with storytelling steeped in nature, emotion, and adventure. Blending blues, Celtic, folk and percussive flair, her sound reflects influences like John Butler, Kim Churchill and Ziggy Alberts—yet remains entirely her own.

After releasing her breakout EP LION in 2023, Steph hit the road for a string of sold-out headline shows across Australia, the UK, Europe, and Canada, while also opening for The Cat Empire, Vance Joy and Ziggy Alberts on major international tours. Her stage presence—both powerful and intimate—has captivated audiences from Rolling Stone Weekender (Germany) to Woodford Folk Festival (Australia), Hillside and Edmonton Folk Festivals (Canada), and Les Escales (France).

In 2024, she released her latest EP Cradle Mountain, a project shaped by introspection and time spent in nature. The release was followed by another global run of headline shows and festival slots, including Winnipeg Folk Festival and Ottawa Bluesfest. This year, Steph is writing new music while also heading on her first-ever North American tour, supporting Ziggy Alberts.

With a combined social media audience size of 1.1M and sold out shows across the world, Steph’s journey from sharing acoustic videos online to becoming a world-touring artist is a testament to both her talent and tenacity. She’s a true musician’s musician—guided by instinct, grounded in humility, and driven by a deep connection to her craft.

FAISAL KAPADIA

Faisal Kapadia is a celebrated Pakistani singer, director, and music producer who is famous for being a member of Strings, one of the most popular and beloved bands in the country's history. As well as releasing 6 studio albums with Strings, where he also made hit songs for national and international movies, he produced multiple seasons of Coke Studio, Pakistan's biggest music production. Having now started his solo career Faisal performed his debut single “Phir Milenge” on Coke studio this year in an exciting collaboration with Young Stunners to critical acclaim and much love from music fans around the globe.

WAX

with JARV and J.LATELY

HOPEFUL.

YATFUNG

AZ/DZ - Tribute to AC/DC

Performing The Entire Album “HIGHWAY TO HELL” Plus Another Set of High Voltage Rock n’ Roll 

Celebrating the High Voltage Rock N’ Roll of AC/DC! 

Featuring musicians from some of the San Francisco Bay Areas favorite bands (Petty  Theft, Illeagles, The Mother Truckers),  AZ/DZ has been performing to packed  houses since their inception in 2010. Dedicated to bringing the full sound and  energy of an AC/DC concert experience to life, this North Bay band salutes the Gods  of Rock in a high voltage celebration of the thunder from down under: AC/DC! 

LET THERE BE ROCK! 

AZ/DZ is: 

Dave Vincent – Vocals (Illeagles, Black Dog, Sex Type Thing) 

Josh Zee – Lead Guitar (Mother Truckers, Protein) 

Monroe Grisman – Rhythm Guitar (Petty Theft, American Drag, The 85’s) Joey DiBono – Bass (The Illeagles, Brad Brooks Band, Liquid Sky)  Adam “Bagel” Berkowitz – Drums (Petty Theft, The 85’s, Jerry Hannan)

THE MEATY OGRES, GAS MONEY and QUENCH

The Meaty Ogres are a Berkeley, CA-based sextet with a mission to revive rock, funk, and soul favorites while introducing our own sounds from the Ogre creative archive.

The band’s unique blend of musical backgrounds has created one of the Bay Area’s fun new groove-tastic forces.

We are Dave Mackay (Harmonica, Percussion, vocals), Tommy Sasso (Keys, vocals), Chris Kemp (Drums), Andre DeRussy (Guitar, vocals), Joe Vittoria (Lead Guitar), and Joshua Kaplan (Bass).

YOUNG GUN SILVER FOX

with THE HEETERS

Musical chemistry is a rare, intangible thing. But for Andy Platts and Shawn Lee, the creative force  behind Young Gun Silver Fox the unmalleable, unspoken connection that gives their work such a  unique and distinctive sound was apparent from their first experiences in a studio together.  

Alongside their now decade plus long tenure as Young Gun Silver Fox where they have built up a  growing fanbase which includes the likes of Hans Zimmer, Jeff Lyne, and The Black Pumas to name a  few , both have already received plaudits for their individual creative excursions. American born, UK  based musician Shawn Lee through his own extensive catalogue of recordings with the likes of Shawn  Lee’s Ping Pong Orchestra and his well-received solo albums, as well as a go to award winning  producer and multi-instrumentalist for the likes of James Morrison and Joel Culpepper, and more  recently musical director and drummer for the legendary Asha Puthli in Europe, USA & Australia .  Meanwhile the multi-talented Andy Platts is the chief songwriter and leader of much loved Brit-soul  sensations Mamas Gun. He’s also clocked up a plethora of song writing collaborations with legends  such as Rod Temperton and Brian Jackson, as well as writing songs for the forthcoming album of  rising UK soul star MT Jones for this forthcoming debut album and they both co wrote the title track  of the latest Take That album ‘This Life’ which went to number 1 in the UK charts.  

Of their initial hook up Shawn explains that “It was about 2006 when we came across each other on  Myspace and I checked out Andy and saw that he knew a couple of the same people, and I was  impressed with his talents so I sent him a message saying we should hook up and do something, and  he never got back to me of course! But maybe it was around 2009 when we first spoke.”  

Taking their name from Andy’s standing as youngest band member and Shawn’s resplendent silver  locks, and sensing they were kindred musical spirits, the duo set about crafting their 2015 debut  West End Coast, bonding over a shared love of the smooth sounds of ’70s pop-soul and artist’s such  as Ned Doheny, Hall & Oates, Steely Dan and the breezy, west coast stylings that had been in Shawn’s  musical DNA since his youth. “I remember at one point thinking Steely Dan was the ultimate group  because they had hit singles and were on the radio and I’m like ‘man they’re accessible and they’re  in the mainstream but their music is so sophisticated and so musical and they have the best playing  and the best arrangements.’ I just thought if you could do that then you’ve won, that’s the ultimate  thing musically for me that if I could do something like that, that had all those qualities but was still  accessible then you’re killing it. Music like that and bands like that are rare, it’s a really special thing.  And there’s something about Young Gun Silver Fox that’s winning on those two fronts.”  

The release of their 2015 debut album West End Coast was timely, riding in at the beginning of an  overdue reappraisal of the previously maligned world of music that became (unfairly) grouped under  the then fashionable ‘Yacht Rock’ tag, and Young Gun Silver Fox came straight out the box with a  perfectly curated record that fused all the best components of mid ’70s to early ’80s contemporary  pop and soul. Much to their own surprise, the band immediately found its audience. “We were  surprised,” explains Andy, “we were making it for us and we thought we’d try and put it out and it  would be great to even play it live but we had no idea that it would find the audience that we hoped  it might find, and we got really lucky in places like Holland where it really took off and we were  playing big venues.”  

If West End Coast lit a musical spark then follow up AM Waves, released in 2018 fanned the flames  and helped turn Young Gun Silver Fox into a self-made success story, showing a growing synergy  between the two musicians that shone through on tunes like the deep, funky pop of ‘Caroline’,  ‘Lenny’s deceptively poignant balladry and the beachside disco of ‘Kingston Boogie’. “After the first  album was done it was like ‘yeah, this really works and this feels good’ and we’d only just scratched  the surface of it” says Andy. “So by the time we hit AM Waves we were really confidently digging in  and chomping at the bit really.”  

Continuing to build on the reputation forged from their recorded output, Shawn and Andy followed  up with stellar live shows and a touring schedule that took them round the world, finding fans in the  many far flung corners of the world and securing the endorsement of musical legends. “I was  surprised to discover how many Brazilian musicians were fans when I was in Rio doing some  recording,” enthuses Shawn, “and I was very pleased to hear that Jeff Lynne from ELO was a big fan.” 

2020’s Canyons cemented the band as a permanent fixture in people’s hearts and minds and  elevated them to the status afforded on their own musical heroes, nailing the tricky skill of making  deceptively layered and richly arranged music sound effortless. Whether through the easy rollin’  groove of opener ‘Kids’, euphoric horn blasts of ‘Dream Woman’ or masterful song writing of closing  piano ballad ‘All This Love’, this was band revelling in reaching new heights.  

The pandemic induced lockdown provided time for the duo to reflect but not to rest on their laurels,  and October 2022 saw the band release their fourth work to date, the aptly titled Ticket To Shangri  La, a culmination of everything the band do best, and a record that transports you to musical  paradise the second the piano stabs of opener ‘Still Got It Goin’ On’ kick in and the one-two sucker  punch of second track (and the albums lead single) ‘West Side Jet’ lifts you off your feet with its four  to the floor rhythm and joy-inducing chorus.  

The last albums genesis came from the sharing of songs and recordings online, with each member  embellishing the other’s tunes, whether that was Andy adding melodies and lyrics or Shawn laying  down extra instrumentation. Says Andy of the process; “When Shawn sends me stuff all the musical  variables are done so it’s out of my hands and that’s great but it’s horrible as well, because I get to  see Shawn’s mind working and he’s given me his stuff but I might think ‘I wouldn’t put that chord  there I’d do that’ and I think ‘oh fuck, how do I work with this!’ I really enjoy that because it keeps  you on your toes and you don’t rest on your laurels, you gotta bring your ‘A’ game and scrub up!”  And although Shawn’s desire was to up the groove factor on this album, as always it comes down to  choosing the absolute best songs. “I knew it was gonna be coming down to what the best songs are, I  do think it’s an album of bangers though, the whole first five or six songs hit you and there hasn’t  been another one of our records like that, it’s strong man.”  

Three years later the band are preparing to release their fifth album ‘Pleasure’, after an insanely busy  year completing their largest US tour to date in 2024 as well as touring Europe, including supporting  The Black Pumas both in the US & UK, who personally asked for them to support them, as they are  such big fans of the band.  

‘Pleasure’ took on a different and more personable recording process, after four albums with both  musicians laying down ideas in their own studios and sending files back and across via email. Shawn  in London and Andy in Norfolk, this album Shawn travelled to Andy’s studio The Prairie for four days  in December 2024 and back again in January 2025. The duo commenced furiously writing & recording  ideas from a completely blank slate. Over half of the album's 10 songs were birthed from these in-person  sessions. This was a real game changer and evolution of the game for Andy and Shawn.  

The only additional musicians on the album are the horn players. Nichol Thomson trombone &  arrangements, Tom Walsh on trumpet & Graeme Blevins on sax and flute. The rest is handled by Andy and  Shawn. Andy engineered these sessions and the album was later mixed & finished at Shawn’s London  studio with Pierre Duplan, helping engineer and mix it.  

“At this point YGSF are continuing to build on their back catalogue and we are constantly thinking about  using our collective strengths to evolve”, explains Andy. 

What happens next is open to fate, but one certainty is that Andy and Shawn will continue to come  up with the goods. “The ‘West Coast’ vibe was really a jumping off point initially,” says Andy. “The  more music we make, the more it really is all about what Shawn & I do together naturally, and so  that’s evolving the MO of the whole project all the time in a really natural way.” 

Celebrating their 30th anniversary in 2025, Zoso has become one of the most iconic and respected Led Zeppelin tribute experiences in the world, having played over 4,800 shows across the globe. Known for their unparalleled dedication to faithfully recreating the legendary band's live performances, Zoso has earned accolades from both critics and fans alike.

The band was founded by Matt Jernigan and Adam Sandling, both of whom are renowned for their exceptional musicianship and passion for Led Zeppelin's music. Jernigan, who takes on the colossal role of Robert Plant, has a commanding stage presence that rivals the icon himself. Sandling, who brings John Paul Jones to life, masterfully plays bass, keyboards, and mandolin, replicating the multifaceted talent of the Zeppelin legend.

In 2015, Bevan Davies joined Zoso as John Bonham, completing the lineup. An accomplished drummer with a resume that includes playing with Danzig, Jerry Cantrell (of Alice in Chains), Static X, and Billy Duffy (of The Cult), Davies brings an unmistakable power and precision to Zoso’s live shows, helping the band recreate Bonham’s legendary drum sound.

Zoso’s live performances focus on the raw energy and intricate musicality of Led Zeppelin’s best-known hits and deeper tracks, with a particular emphasis on recreating their live show experience. The band’s commitment to authenticity has earned them praise from major outlets, with the LA Times calling them “head and shoulders above all other Led Zeppelin tributes,” and the St. Petersburg Times describing them as “the most exacting of all the Led Zeppelin tributes.”

LEFT TO SUFFER

with LARCENIA ROE, and FR3AK

Formed in Atlanta, Georgia, Left To Suffer quickly carved a place for themselves within the modern heavy music scene by merging relentless brutality with experimental flourishes that push the genre’s boundaries. Rising to prominence with their breakout record A Year of Suffering and continuing momentum through projects like Feral and Leap of Death, the band has become known for their crushing heaviness, emotional honesty, and willingness to evolve. Along the way, they’ve collaborated with genre heavyweights and cultivated a dedicated fanbase drawn to their unflinching approach to both sound and subject matter. With each release, Left To Suffer has refined their identity, proving themselves one of the most innovative and fearless acts in heavy music today.

THE WHITE BUFFALO

“Everyone knows that you can sing…” 

For The White Buffalo – aka singer / songwriter / guitarist Jake Smith, Oregon-born, Southern California-raised – it was time to take the less travelled path; to assemble notions for studio album Number 8, the follow-up to ‘On The Widow’s Walk’ (Snakefarm, 2020), and embark on a voyage of discovery.

Out with the old, the organic, the expected, the tried; in with the new – new producer, new studio, new location, no distractions, no looking back…

Enter ‘Year Of The Dark Horse’…

“You think we’re a country band? A folk band? Americana? Rock? What the fuck are you gonna say now?!” laughs Jake. “With this album, I wanted something outside of what I’ve ever done. I wanted to open up. Do something dangerous. I’m hard to put into a singular genre as it is, but now I really wanted to take away any kind of preconception or pigeon-holing.

“And don’t ask me, cos I don’t know what it is! It’s a genre-bending thing – there’s elements and influences from ELO, Daniel Lanois, Tom Waits, The Boss, circus, pirate music, yacht rock, and I’m driving and pushing some of these numbers in a way I’ve never done before.

“At the top of the pandemic, I put the acoustic guitar on its stand, got a synthesizer and began writing on it, not really knowing how to play keys, just exploring the different sounds and landscapes. In the not knowing, it allowed me to expand my vocal melodies and compositions in ways the guitar had possibly limited.” 

When Jake, flanked by regular touring / recording compadres, bassist / keyboard player / guitarist Christopher Hoffee and drummer Matt Lynott, crossed the threshold of East Nashville’s Neon Cross Studio, a converted Southern Baptist Church, he wasn’t chapter an’ verse prepared, as usual.

The time before recording had been a crazy one, so there were a bunch of loose ends to be tied (“I’m a perpetual procrastinator” – Jake), plus only three of the 12 songs had been completely written. Jake had maps in his head, but most were mere bones of compositions with only a few key lyrics penned. This allowed producer / studio owner Jay Joyce – plus trusted assistant, Jason Hall – the wiggle room to really get involved, to guide and explore new frontiers …

“It was a whirlwind of creativity,” recalls Jake. “We tracked 12 songs in 11 days; no over-thinking, no looking for perfection, no egos, no playing it safe, just feel, and I’ve never had a producer act so much like a producer… twisting, elevating and contorting our talents!”

With an impressive clientele numbering Eric Church, Brothers Osborne, Fidlar, Ashley McBryde, Halestorm, Little Big Town, Cage The Elephant, to name just a few, multi-instrumentalist Joyce has a reputation for working at an intense level.

He’s a Grammy Award-winning Producer of the Year (2018), has 4 CMA and 5 ACM Awards, and when it comes to making music, the Ohio native is never one to take the obvious route – perfect for an album featuring a dozen musical vignettes, individual yet constant in flow; an album loosely based around the shifting of the seasons and the shifting of a relationship; an album showing off the complete scope of Jake’s song-writing craft, from the stripped back to the fully loaded…

“Jake is fierce, he basically wrote a whole movie,” says Jay. “We holed up in an old church, in the midst of the pandemic. It was just the four of us, making the soundtrack to his movie, and I have to say, it was inspirational.”

To keep the storyline as clear as possible, the 12 songs were recorded in sequence, with every square inch of Neon Cross brought into play; a new sonic palette was required, a unique set of sounds, and if it meant pushing the musicians into new, sometimes uncomfortable, areas, well, that was the price to pay…

“Oh, he would break at least one of us on the daily!” exclaims Jake. “At some point, we all questioned if we could even sing or play! We’d start at 11, have lunch at one or two, be done by seven, and we felt like we’d gone to war!! Exhausted, our heads spinning. Like, what did we even do today?!

“A lot of stuff was tracked on the fly, and Jay would help guide arrangements, bridges, links, all sorts of things, then he ended up adding other elements in the mix to bind it all together. He’s an insane musician and he would change things on a dime. We’d spend an hour getting a drum tone, then he’d say, ‘Sounds amazing, but any fool can make a drum kit sound good’. So he’d abandon all of that, and end up using a 50 dollar child’s kit mic’d with a singular microphone and pump it through a tiny Marshall amp. His mind works in a manner I’ve never witnessed in anyone else!”

But what about the vocal recording? Surely Jake’s signature baritone, a much-revered calling card, required nothing more elaborate than a candle-lit corner, some honey, cigarettes and coffee…

“Not reallyl!” laughs Jake, “he kept putting me in strange and awkward positions – on two or three of the songs, he sat me down on a low-profile couch, with the mic a foot off the ground, so I’m hunched over singing with my knees higher than my head. He was taking away my body, my power. He’d say, ‘Everyone knows that you can sing, bro, what else is there…?’ He was looking for a vibe, a cool factor, not vocal acrobatics. 

“And he’s meticulous about trimming the fat, and about syncopation, where the words are landing. He would also sense if something wasn’t quite working, or if it was getting repetitive; on ‘Love Will Never Come’ he forced me to abandon the vocal melody and lyrics I had prepared, nearing a hundred words, saying it sounded like, ‘Hickory Dickory Dock… I’m bored after hearing that melody twice’. He made me take an entirely different approach, on the spot, like, ‘Make up something cool. Now! GO! GO!’ I’ve never been challenged like that before! The first thing that spilled out of me was the map for that performance. 

“He’s a fucking genius with a splash of bullying ex-wife. You know he’s right, you trust him, and he will push you beyond what you think you’re capable of.” 

For ‘Year Of The Dark Horse’ to achieve its full potential, Jake knew the experience had to be immersive, which is why the Nashville location proved crucial. Not only were the three musicians away from the lures of home, but the house they all stayed in was just a block from the studio, and filled with a variety of instruments. Wherever they were, they could hone in on the project, and some of the songs came together while the clock was ticking… 

“I wrote ‘Love Song #3’ eight days into recording,” remembers Jake. “I knew the story and the scope of the album needed a true love song, so I wrote one from a melody I had swimming around in my head. 

“I work strangely well under desperate conditions,” he continues, making sure to give credit to his fellow musicians, his ‘band of brothers’; they hadn’t heard the songs at all prior to entering the studio, “coming in blind”, but they collectively stepped up to the plate, and beyond, sometimes getting a tune out of instruments they’d never even heard of!

As for Jake, he was happy to embrace a project where new boxes were being ticked on a daily, sometimes hourly, basis. This time around, it was all about building on glories past, adding fresh, exciting, more left-field moments to a style and a sound that has seen his music growing in stature worldwide, supported by key placements in the worlds of TV and film (‘Sons Of Anarchy’, ‘Californication’, ‘The Punisher’, ‘The Terminal List’, etc.).

Over the years, Jake has built a second-to-none reputation for the emotional weight of his music, and here this core element dramatically underpins a body of work that allows the imagination of the listener to play an important part throughout, building on a tale of debauchery (of the drunken variety) and blame, of love and loss, a life lived against the odds, the whole thing set in one lunar year, following our anti-hero through the highs and lows of the seasons. 

And who is this mysterious Donna? And what was she doing in the bar? And in the bathroom?!  (‘She Don’t Know That I Lie’). She’s right there at the heart of the action, and the song that bears her name is probably the most propulsive on the album – an open display of Jake’s deep regard for the great Jeff Lynne…

“During the pandemic, I would ride around on my bike with a speaker on the back, tripping balls, and listening to ELO,” he recollects. “I love Jeff Lynne!”

Hard on the stiletto’d heels of ‘Donna’ comes album closer ‘Life Goes On’, which bring things to a conclusion in gentle, reflective tones. Jake felt his way through the song in the studio, then when he stepped up to do it for real, was told by Joyce that his first take was ‘the one’…

“He wouldn’t let me have another crack! ‘You can’t beat that!’ One single imperfect take when I wasn’t even aware we were recording. Pure, honest, true…”

Which effectively sums up ‘YOTDH’ as a whole, The White Buffalo’s most unpredictable and inventive work to date, the most well-rounded, too – surprising, spontaneous and spectacularly genre resistant.

KASH'D OUT

with BEACH FLY

Florida-based reggae/rock band Kash’d Out has been hustling hard since day one. Formed when Greg Shields (lead vocals) and Jackson Hauserman (guitar) first met during a studio session, the band quickly found its sound. With the addition of Joey Brohawn on bass, Marshall Hearne on drums, and most recently A-Mac on keys, Kash’d Out's clever lyrics, tasteful guitar riffs, and infectious grooves came to life.

Their breakout caught the attention of Hawaiian legends Pepper, who signed them to LAW Records and released their debut full-length album, The Hookup. Before the album even dropped, the band hit the road with Pepper and Less Than Jake, launching them onto the Billboard Reggae Charts and into households across the country.

Since then, Kash’d Out has become a relentless touring force, supporting genre staples like Collie Buddz, The Expendables, and Iration, while also headlining multiple national tours.

Their most recent album, Butter (released on LAW Records), showcased the band’s musical growth and experimentation, further solidifying their reputation for crafting songs that blend catchy melodies with honest, introspective lyrics.

Now signed to Ineffable Records, the band continues to evolve. Their latest single, “Mushroom Tea” featuring Little Stranger, dives into a playful, psychedelic groove—bringing together bounce, wit, and a touch of nostalgic stoner charm. It marks the beginning of an exciting new chapter as they gear up for their next full-length album, due out in 2026.

With a packed touring schedule and a high-energy live show, Kash’d Out continues to bring their music to fans across the country—spreading good vibes and authentic connection at every stop.

Beach Fly is the feel-good musical project led by John DeMari. He got his start interviewing some of his favorite artists like Slightly Stoopid, Pepper, and Iration on the 2 Minute Podcast.

Beach Fly’s homegrown, organic sound is a refreshing blend of modern reggae influences and feel-good beachside rhythms. Drawing inspiration from bands like Slightly Stoopid and Rebelution, as well as acoustic-driven favorites like Jack Johnson and Xavier Rudd, their music captures the essence of laid-back coastal living.

With smooth melodies, uplifting lyrics, and infectious grooves, Beach Fly is on a mission to transport you straight to a sun-soaked paradise. Whether you’re catching waves, relaxing with friends, or simply looking for an escape, their sound delivers the ultimate tropical vibes.

MELROSE AVENUE

with AUTUMN KINGS and STRAY VIEW

About Melrose Avenue: Melrose Avenue is a melodic punk/metalcore outfit hailing from Australia. With their explosive sound and captivating online presence, they have amassed a dedicated following and become one of the most viewed Australian musical acts of the year. Stay tuned for their upcoming tour dates and be prepared to be blown away by their electrifying never seen before performances!