With over 40 million units sold, over 20 years in business and multiple Grammy Awards, Razor & Tie is one of the most successful independent music labels and publishing companies in North America.  The roster includes a variety of both established and developing artists such as The Pretty Reckless, Starset, All That Remains, The Sword and Red Sun Rising. Razor & Tie’s alternative-leaning imprint Washington Square features Austin Plaine, Soren Bryce and Mothxr.

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Always at the forefront with an active role in emerging stylistic nuances Century Media has truly shattered the barriers and exemplified diversity in extremes while remaining rooted in the underground but giving bands opportunities outside of the normal means with major league international touring, commercial radio play, and music placement in high-profile films, TV and commercials. Despite all of the years and breakthroughs the company maintains their organic, family feel and business is still being conducted by fans of the music for fans of the music.

DISHWALLA. The platinum selling, award winning band with a career spanning over 2 decades and 5 albums.

In 1994 Dishwalla signed to A&M Records and immediately began their successful launch into the music scene with a rendition of It’s Going to Take Some Time that was chosen as a single for The Carpenters tribute album, If I Were a Carpenter, a live performance on the Jon Stewart Show, and MTV coverage.

When A&M released Dishwalla’s debut album, Pet Your Friends, it lit up the airwaves in 1996 with their edgy smash-hit single Counting Blue Cars. With a gritty attitude and edgy musicianship reminiscent of past musical legends, Dishwalla’s Alt-Rock sound was enough for music fans to crown Counting Blue Cars one of the most requested songs of that year. The track earned them a Billboard Award for “Best Rock Song” for 1996 as well as two ASCAP Awards for “Rock Track of the Year” in both 1996 and 1997, driving Pet Your Friends to sell more than a million copies worldwide.

Standing amongst Rock royalty, the band shared the stage with the likes of No Doubt, Sheryl Crow, Cheap Trick, Blind Melon, Lenny Kravitz, Gin Blossoms, and the Goo Goo Dolls, including a signature performance at the infamous Woodstock in 1998.  Later that year, the band released its follow-up album, And You Think You Know What Life’s About, and recorded a fresh version of Policy of Truth for Depeche Mode’s tribute disc, For the Masses. Their edgy, yet melodic, signature sound became part of the soundtracks of a generation being featured in hit movies such as Empire Records, Blast from the Past, The Avengers, and in 1999, Stir of Echoes and American Pie. With heavy touring and new releases, the band charted on Billboard with the release of Opaline (2002), the acclaimed live album, Live… Greetings From The Flow State (2003), and their self-titled Dishwalla in 2005. Their songs continue to be included in movies like The Banger Sisters and in TV shows such as Smallville, The OC, and NCIS, Charmed (spotlighted as musical guests) and most recently in 2012, Dishwalla was written into the plot of How I Met Your Mother on CBS.

Over the span of their 2 decade-long career, the band has survived the usual drama of personnel and record label changes.  Dishwalla’s music helped define the sound of a generation. Their music is timeless, and Counting Blue Cars‘ recurrent airplay on Triple A and Hot A.C. radio are a testament to this. Touted by fans and industry alike as one of the best live bands to come out of the 90′s, Dishwalla is back, and now they have a story to tell.

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Dishwalla is an alternative rock band based out of Santa Barbara, California. The band currently consists of original members Rodney Browning Cravens on guitar, Scot Alexander on bass, George Pendergast on drums, Jim Wood on keyboards, and Justin Fox on lead vocals, who in 2008 replaced original vocalist J.R. Richards.

‘The Underclass’ hail from the suburbs of the famous hot-bed of reggae, rock, ska and punk fusions; Birmingham.  Bringing together a unique blend of musical influences and styles, ‘The Underclass’ have created an original and energetic sound from hard-hitting tracks like ‘Fool Britannia’ to feel good grooves like ‘life without you’. This band has an incredible repertoire with something for everyone. With a deserved reputation as a great live band, there gigs are always well attended and positively charged affairs. Do not let these guys escape you. A must see, must listen band……

Formed in 2015, ‘The Underclass’ bring together the best of Birmingham's rich & diverse musical heritage, They have forged a unique sound, which speaks to everyone. From feel good tap along tracks such as ‘Separate Ways’ and 'Life Without You', to politically charged anthems such as 'Fool Britannia' and ‘Catch 22’, the boys, have it all covered.


Between them, the band have an impressive collaboration history with musical icons such as ‘The Beat’, ‘Neville Staple’ & Roddy Byers’ (ex of The Specials), ‘Ocean Colour Scene’, ‘The Selector’, UB40, ‘Dexy’s Midnight Runners’ and ‘Rankin Roger’ to name but a few. They have honed their musical talents over many years and are taking huge steps towards achieving their lofty ambitions.

 

Their live shows are always well attended and positively charged occasions, drawing critical acclaim and outstanding reviews. With the release of their third single ‘Someone to Love’, featuring 'Juggernaut', The Underclass are gathering momentum and building up a great following. Be sure to look out for when the boys are playing in a town near you, as you do not want to miss this up and coming force.

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Rise up, and join The Underclass revolution. The world is now discovering, what Birmingham already knows......

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