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Groovy, Sexy Rock and Roll straight outta NJ.

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NeverWake covers a lot of ground between Rock and Metal. They have been described as “smashing Bullet For My Valentine and Trivium together.” Their style is a sinew of melodic vocals and dark guitar harmonies overtop a heavily distorted foundation. Through breakdowns and shredding leads underneath an eerie “burtonesque” theme, they strive to unite the genres they cover. NeverWake released their debut full-length album "VITALITY" in August 2011. Since then their online presence has rapidly grown from a local 2,000 fans to an international 87,000 fans. On Halloween of 2012 they released their brand new single “Cut You Down”. In just 2 years the self-managed group has taken a large step into the industry by shooting photos with experts such as Jeremy Saffer, sharing the stage with several national acts, and releasing professional music videos.

NeverWake's second release "SleepWalker" will be coming this October. This epic piece was crafted at Innovation Studios with producer/engineer Mike Ofca and mastered under legendary engineer Ted Jensen at Sterling Sound. "SleepWalker" is an amplification of NeverWake's haunting sound, immersing the listener with more instrumental complexity, including faster riffs, technical drum patterns and harmonized melodic vocality. But there's a twist…

This is the first step into NeverWake's semi-conceptual series of albums. Unlike most concept albums, the music can be felt and understood regardless of knowing the underlying story. Each song on "Sleepwalker" is open for individual interpretation, but also has a fitting place within the script. This gives listeners a chance to enjoy the music with or without knowing the developed themes. Walk with us in October as the story comes to life.

Explosive rock band Big Atlantic harnesses the raw energy of a rock n roll show with modern music that radiates pure joy with deep roots in the rich, industrial Pittsburgh scene and heavily inspired by such powerhouse guitar-driven rock legends as The Foo Fighters, Rush, STP, The Who and Led Zeppelin.

Together, they vibrate with gritty guitar melodies, fast driving rhythms and rich vocal harmonies, unleashing an earth-shaking sonic wave of sound. The band’s absorbing, intimate live shows and well-crafted recordings showcase members’ technical command of their instruments, effortless chemistry and talent for pouring pure heart into every performance.

Collectively, they have collaborated and played shows with such national acts as Sha Na Na, The Goo Goo Dolls, The Foo Fighters, Alien Ant Farm, Ballyhoo!, Rusted Root, Iration, and The Movement. In summer of 2016, Big Atlantic provided VIP entertainment at First Niagara Pavilion alongside Disturbed, Breaking Benjamin, and Alter Bridge.

Big Atlantic released their debut album, MOTIVE, in 2012 produced by Rob Freeman.  This earned them radio airplay within the tri-state area and their first taste of success.

Returning to work with Rob at The Pilot Studio, TEMPERED is their latest collection. Thirteen songs written about the evolution of the group that plays like the soundtrack to an epic motion picture. The larger-than-life songs tell stories about the musicians’ personal, emotional travels down life’s many roads and side streets finding the ability to face adversity, find triumphant strength and perseverance.

In support of their new album, Big Atlantic has been relentlessly preparing themselves for an upcoming tour in 2017. TEMPERED will be available March 24th, 2017.

Appetite for Distortion is a Guns N' Roses-themed podcast hosted by a radio veteran. 500+ interviews n' episodes. 

Past guests include Alice Cooper, Matt Sorum, Gilby Clarke, Richard Fortus, Henry Rollins, Dave Mustaine, David Coverdale, Dee Snider, Dave Kushner, Bumblefoot, Myles Kennedy, Tracii Guns, Tommy Stinson, London Hudson, Geezer Butler, Bruce Dickinson n' much more!

Not officially affiliated with the band Guns N' Roses. 

“I always enjoy connecting to those who avoid the obvious pedestrian cliche rockisms and who will converse with intelligence...kudos. That makes for a worthwhile broadcast. “- Alan Niven, former GN'R manager.

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j and the 9s are a married glam punk power duo originally from Brooklyn, NY, now living in Daytona Beach, FL. Described as "a mix of Alice Cooper, Pink, and Iggy Pop sprinkled with jazzy flute licks and glam visuals", and known for their "fun, high-energy, interactive stage show", this band is one "that is certain to steal your attention."

​j9 (vox, flute, guitar) and Beatz (drums, programming), met in the NYC rock scene while Beatz was in a different band. They were tired of touring separately, so after a year of being together, Beatz joined j and the 9s which was originally a 4 piece, then a 3 piece, and finally a 2 piece. Despite these line-up changes, nothing was ever compromised, with the music and performance always at the forefront. 

They have toured in the U.S. in venues big and small, and have played in festivals all over the world. Most notably Summerfest, multiple Warped Tour, SXSW, and Extreme Tour dates, The CBGB Fest (NYC), The Lancaster Music Fest (U.K.), The Zandari Fest (South Korea), The V-Rox Festival (Russia), Laconia Bike Week (NH), and famous venues The Gramercy Theatre (NYC), and The Viper Room (LA). They have also been the backing band for Ron "Bumblefoot" Thal, have opened up for The Meat Puppets, Mumiy Troll (Russia's biggest rock band), and viral sensations Small Town Titans. 

​At the end of 2017, they moved from Brooklyn, NY to Long Beach, CA in their painted rv, and once there built their rooftop stage performing on it for The Springboard West Fest in San Diego, Make Music Long Beach, and the 4th St. Music Fest (also in Long Beach) multiple times. 

In 2013, they released their 1st ep entitled "Birth", in 2017 their 2nd ep entitled "The Terrible Twos",  and in 2020 3 singles via Cul-De-Sac Records. In September 2018 they got married, and in May 2020 had a baby boy. In 2021, they moved from Long Beach, CA to Daytona Beach, FL.

​At the end of 2021 they began playing bi-monthly at local hotspot World's Most Famous Brewery, and in March of 2022 played multiple times for Daytona Bike Week. During the summer, they traveled up to New Orleans for The Cutting Edge Music Conference, played local original festivals, and in the fall added Daytona's Biketoberfest to their credits. 

In November of 2022, they won the Unique Style of the Year award from The Songwriters Showcases of America, and the W.A.M. bronze award for Best Song of the Year by BWH Music Group for their song "Don't Think About It".

In December of 2022 they took 2nd place in a local Battle of the Bands winning a cash prize, and in January of 2023 they started recording 4 songs (2 covers, 2 originals) at Broken Step Studio in Bunnell, FL that they will release over the coming year. 

They are excited to be making headway in their new city, and look forward to what the future brings.  

Follow their adventures on social media: @jandthe9s

The New York based powerhouse rockers in Midnight Mob have staked their claim at the intersection of punk, metal, blues, and soul.  Raspy-voiced chanteuse Blackey Deathproof, guitarist Mickey Squeeze, bassist Carly Quinn, and drummer Beatz flawlessly blend classic rock influences with modern day inspirations to create something beautifully restless. 

The band has evolved tremendously since forming in 2009, but the focus has never shifted: Midnight Mob is destined to bridge the gap between genres and create something without fear of limitation. As Mickey says, “We play what we dig and people seem to dig what we play. We get the punk crowd, the metal crowd, the classic rock crowd - even people who aren’t really into hard rock relate to us on some level.” Having already impressed the likes of Guns N’ Roses bassist Duff McKagan with their bewitching live performances at the CBGB Music Festival and beyond, Midnight Mob is set to rock the world one riff at a time.

To date, the Mob has released two EPs - 2011’s self-titled debut and 2013’s Black Moon Rising - in addition to 2014’s full-length album These Days. The band’s uniquely vivacious sound has garnered a wide variety of placements including WWE Smackdown and MLB 2014 as well as a legion of incredibly loyal fans. Thanks to those fans and PledgeMusic, Midnight Mob will be releasing their Honest Brutal Glorious EP in 2016.  


Led by the charismatic, sultry voice of Jayna Doyle and multi-instrumentation of Blake Arambula, 
Glass Mansions is an Altpop duo from Austin, TX, influenced by modern and 90s pop, heavy synths and tight, dance-friendly rhythms. Their music is propulsive and elastic, with lush electronic beds of
sound and intelligent, intimate lyrics. 

Live, it’s pure Rock n’ Roll – raw, sweaty, passionate and covered in a cloud of fog and confetti – and chances are you’ve probably seen them at some
point or another as they’ve crisscrossed the country, playing places like SXSW, Warped Tour, Canadian Music Week, Illfest, Indie Week Canada,  Florida Music Festival and opening for bands like Phantogram, Robert Delong and Young The Giant along the way. 

Their music has been featured on MTV, Netflix and Bravo and they’ve recently released two new singles, the grunge-tinged “Faith” and a unique cover of Dua Lipa’s “Don’t Start Now” recorded inside of a Tesla. 

"STANDING O," the Austin duo's newest single and music video, arrives November 11th.

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