Nashville’s eclectic indie rock act Lone Wild originated under another name in Oklahoma in the 2010’s. In 2018, Lone Wild released his debut singles “Danger Cat” & “Stranger Ways” when Ashkan Karimi (producer/singer) emerged from the studio after recording songs left untouched over the years. Establishing a rep for groovy, 80’s inspired, bombastic rock, Lone Wild met 2019 with a debut self-titled record, and a number of shows.

Moving to Nashville, TN in 2020 around the flurry of a pandemic & the drama of a U.S. election, Karimi escaped to write new music. Building on the previous album’s momentum, from ‘20-23 Karimi wrote his next album as a commentary on the current world around him, and an introspective look on how his upbringing and the world has shaped him. Tapping more into a psych-pop slant dosed in personal vulnerability, Lone Wild released stand-out singles "Tryna Make Sense of It", “Locktup”, & "Space Between"  garnering songs for his sophomore album “Free Yourself” (July  7, 2023). 

With 2 albums of genre-spanning tracks under his belt, Lone Wild looks forward to sharing his songs in rooms with people who have felt unseen, and misunderstood.

Founded in the suburbs of Northern Virginia, The Downtown Fiction rose to national acclaim riding the currents of their captivating live shows and explosive anthems, ""I Just Wanna Run"" and ""Thanks For Nothing,"" from the band's debut full-length album, Let's Be Animals. The band, comprised of Cameron Leahy (lead vocals, guitar), David Pavluk (bass, backing vocals), Wes Dimond (lead guitar) and Kyle Rodgers (drums), returns with its newest release, Pineapple EP, which displays sharpened hooks on songs like ""Get It Right,"" while exploring new sonic territory and a driving ferocity on the tracks ""Out In the Streets""
and ""Feeling Better.""

Formed in 2008, Leahy met Pavluk at a local venue and shortly after decided to try their hand at playing music together. After posting their music online, they quickly garnered a rabid following, which caught the attention of Photo Finish Records in 2009. The label would later sign the band and release their first official record, Best I Never Had EP. Wes Dimond (guitar) and Kyle Rodgers (drums) later joined in 2011, rounding out the lineup.

The band continued their evolution on Let's Be Animals, drawing from an eclectic pool of classic rock influences without losing any of the infectious melodicism and thoughtful lyricism that originally propelled them into the world of rock that matters. That balance between a raucous musical undercurrent and sharp pop bliss is immediately evident on the albumʼs leadoff single, “I Just Wanna Run.” 

The song has already dug itself into pop culture via high-profile placements on the second season premiere of MTVʼs The Jersey Shore as well as The Hard Times of RJ Berger, The Hills, and Keeping Up with the Kardashians.

Rob Keko is an Australian guitar player/composer and recording artist living in Brisbane, Queensland. Rob was born and raised in the rural tobacco growing town of Mareeba, tucked away between the coastal tropics of Cairns and the rich soils of the Atherton Tablelands in Far North Queensland. If nothing else, growing up in this neck of the woods has taught Rob to be an individual, thoughtful, humble, and down to earth. These qualities are not only reflected in Rob’s personality but in the way he plays the guitar as well as his sense and style of song writing.

“Rob’s guitar playing is musically expressive and he writes well crafted songs that have a wide-ranging appeal”

 Mary Carden, "Southbank Institute of Technology"

Rob is currently hard at work writing and recording his debut instrumental album, while also teaching professionally at the Camira Music Academy. The album which will be entitled “Chronicles” contains songs which have transpired from occurrences and events in Rob’s life. Each track featured on “Chronicles” is a personal reflection of Rob’s musical journey to date. The album showcases Rob’s ability to write in many different musical styling’s that convey his thoughts and evoke different emotions in the psyche of his listeners. To simply categorize this album into a particular musical genre is unattainable; however one factor which does remain consistent throughout, is the memorable melodies and groove laden hook-lines. 

Rob has been involved with many aspects of the music industry over the past ten years. These include studying first hand with various professional guitar players, attaining a Diploma in Music Performance from Southbank Institute of Technology, writing, recording and performing for various bands and duo acts, and also teaching professionally.

“Rob is extremely talented and has what it takes to get the job done on time. He works well under pressure, maintains high integrity and stays focused”

Reece Specis, Attica Music Management.

Rob has toured Australia performing in numerous acts that range from extreme metal and rock bands to an acoustic latin guitar duo. This has seen Rob playing at all sorts of venues from the grimy beer drenched stages of metal and rock clubs, to exclusive cocktail/jazz bars and gourmet restaurants.

The year 2012 is marked to be a big year for Rob. Upon completing his debut instrumental album he is set to knock on as many doors as possible both nationally and internationally. Rob intends to leave no stone unturned so he can keep writing, performing and sharing his music. To contact Rob and follow his progress and performances please visit:
www.reverbnation.com/robkekomusic
www.facebook.com/robkekomusic

LHW has been active since late 2014.
The band originally formed around cousins duo Ray and Stephan. 
The pair has been playing in several bands together since there high school years in Montreal, QC. 
After losing track of each other for 2 decades, they have reconnected on the West side of the country (Calgary, AB) and got back to rocking.

The first few months consisted of acquiring equipment and setting up the rehearsal place that would be named "The stable".
Many nights were spent getting back in the grove of old original songs that dated from the 90's, as well as starting to work on new riffs and ideas.
The machine was in motion and the vision was clear. It was time to find the musicians that would complete the line up.

Then began the search for a talented and compatible drummer.
Many have come and gone and it took almost 2 years until a young virtuoso by the name of Mitch Mehle walked into The Stable for an audition. After playing for 15 minutes, everyone in the room instantly knew that he was the missing link the band had been looking for all this time. MItch brought energy, solid and steady tempo as well as heaviness to the rhythm section.

Last member to join the band was Bass player Grant Eisler.
Highly influenced by the sound and style of the great “Geddy Lee” Grant brought heaviness and steadiness to the rhythm section, locking in instantly with Mitch who happens to be another die hard “Rush” fan. 
The sound finally matched the vision.

Left Hand Willy has been together for almost 3 year. Sometimes things just come together. New songs as well as old ones came together quickly. Today Left Hand Willy has a full set of great original songs which are sure to get the party going.

Line up:

Rhythm & Lead guitar/Lead Vocals, Raynald Chicoine:
A bluesy out of the box guitarist and vocalist with charm all his own. He is the soul of the band. Him & Stephan have been playing together for over twenty years. They come from a decades old family musical tradition. Even in their teens they were writing and creating some of the melodies that LHW plays today.

Lead Guitar Stephan Rodrigue: 
Not many guitarists with huge talent lack an ego of equal proportions, but he is more concerned with the entire song, not just getting an opportunity to thrash. His leads are thoughtful, precise and melodic. His approach to guitar is a sole-full mix of blues, rock, and funk with just a bit of 80's sound thrown in. He feels what he plays and, no doubt, so will you. 

Bass Guitar/Vocals, Grant Eisler:
Hailing from the town of Carsland, Alberta he honed his craft for several years before joining his first band “LHW”. Talented beyond reasonable expectation, he s a natural and music flow through his blood. His drive is legendary.

Drums & Percussions/ Mitch Mehle
Raised in the village of Alix, Mitch found his musical ability at a young age. After honing his skills through lessons and band class he joined the high school rockband. Once he had tasted the stage, there was no turning back. Mitch went over seas for advanced musical training and had the privilege of attending a drum clinic with the god of drum himself “Neil Peart”, he has been hungry for performances ever since.

OFFICIAL:
http://www.amomentsworth.com
MUSIC:
http://amomentsworth.bandcamp.com
http://www.facebook.com/amomentsworth
http://www.myspace.com/amw
CONTACT:
band@amomentsworth.com
MAILING LIST:
http://amw.fanbridge.com

A Moment’s Worth consists of five long-time friends from the Bronx, NY who share an insatiable drive to write, create, and perform their own music. Since 2004, A Moment’s Worth has inspired their tightly-knit fans with their tremendous energy, passion, and thoughtful lyrics. Past album releases include Ironic Last Words (2004), A Moment’s Worth (2007), and Sleepless EP (2008). With each successive album release, AMW’s growth and evolution as artists are evident. The band owes their maturity and depth in musicianship to their own hard work, as AMW carefully crafts, records, and produces each song, aided by the production talents of their very own guitarist, Nicola Terzulli. 

START WHERE YOU ARE, A Moment’s Worth’s most recent release, testifies to the band’s artistic maturation. The album is infused with a heartfelt motif: be true to your inner voice and, most importantly, don’t let past hardships stop you from dreaming--use them to propel you forward. Start Where You Are’s track “Push” embodies this message. Its tempo, which mimics a quick-paced heartbeat, is incredibly apropos, as the lead singer, Alex Bondarev, draws on deeply personal, poignant memories from his childhood. Despite the wounds of his past, he does not take the present for granted, for he realizes that his “roads led to this moment,” face to face with the things he loves most: the people in his life, his music, and his fans. The sincerity of AMW’s “Push” and the album’s overall theme is contagious, inspiring and encouraging fans to follow their own intuition and go where their hearts lead them. 

The unique sound of Start Where You Are is the product not only of this unprecedented, wide-open window into the lives of AMW’s band members, but also of the incredible amount of teamwork that went into the album. Over the course of many sleepless nights, the band weaved into their songs the guest vocals, mandolins, and other musical additions that their friends and fans provided. The end result exceeded all of AMW’s hopes and expectations; their unrestrained lyrics and inventive beats work together to create a musical autobiography that is representative of their journey as a band thus far.

To each member, being in a Moment’s Worth is much more than just being in a band. For them, the most rewarding experience is playing to a crowd that knows and sings the lyrics AMW has poured their time, lives, and hearts into. Hearing their fans’ voices echo off the walls heartens and reassures the band that their messages, living in the present and appreciating life to the fullest, resonate with listeners. A Moment’s Worth reminds us of the limitless importance of accepting and knowing ourselves through and through. 

A Moment’s worth is Alex Bondarev, Anthony Albanese, Frank Quarto, Johnny Endico, and Nicola Terzulli.

In times of EDM's dominancy in the worldwide music scene it's rather difficult to find originals.
Due to the rejuvenescence of DJs and Producers it's hard to meet Discjockeys who still stick to the goodness of oldschool DJs work.
But don't be afraid - help is just around the corner - 'cause Loopus K is one of them.

Inspired by the early works of the likes of Marshall Jefferson, DJ Spen, Karizma or Dennis Ferrer, Loopus K became a resident DJ at one of Vienna's hotspots in the late eighties and so was one of Austrias very first DJs who mixed the typical late 80s / early 90s sound with drops of the first and finest house tunes that you could possibly get from your local record dealer.

Not much has changed ever since:
Apart from housemusic becoming an commercial worldwirde mass phenomenon only few people have chosen to stick to their roots, stand for the origin of all electronic music nowadays and sort the audiences ears with what was the beginning of all EDM and electronic music: Deep, soulful, disco-ish, oldschool house tunes.

Loopus K is a music lover.
A DJ from heart.
A Defected addict (who isn't).
A housemusic purist.
And so are his sets: deep, soulful, thoughtful, but always with a modern approach and always with one (or two) eyes on the dancefloor.

So if you are looking for pure housemusic, an oldschool vibe plus the ability to commit oneself to his audience - Loopus K is one of the last advocates of true house music.
An ambassador of original values.
A musician at heart.
And just the guy you've been looking for.

Bea Tricks taught herself the art of DJing as she was determined to take to the decks to express her
great taste in music at the best clubs around the world! Over the last 16 years she has succeeded in doing this with her very own recognizable style.
In 2004 Bea joined forces with Xo-Chic to form Dollz at Play. This female DJ duo have set dance floors alight all over Europe, Asia and America. Together they have achieved residencies at internationally known clubs such as The End & Paramount in London & Underground & DC10 in Ibiza playing for Superfreq (Mr.C´s legendary club brand)& Fabric in London (June 2012) and have also rocked the decks at some of the worlds hottest venues alongside the industries top musical representatives. The Dollz At Play released their debut EP called “Oscura Wand In Paris” on Wagon Repair Records.
It was in Ibiza that Bea met beatboxer and producer Beatmaster G where she embarked on a separate new project as Bea Tricks With the debut ¨Be at Risk¨ EP Also on Wagon Repair, awarded Top Tune in DJ Mag.
Bea Tricks & Beatmaster formed Class B Band releasing on labels as Wagon Repair, My Favorite Robot, Get Physical, Superfreq Records and Starkfuture Recording.
Beatmaster G is now considered to be one of the best beatboxers / multivocalists on this planet and has been one of the pioneers in the resurgence of human beatbox into the modern musical spectrum. With more than eight years of performance history, he has introduced his art form to thousands of people around the globe with a unique style that has created a following. Influenced by beats of all musical genres, he is a truly versatile performer and producer with a variety of skills that enable him to bring on excitement and awe to a whole range of audiences. He has performed alongside top international artists and Djs worldwide at numerous festivals and theatres, top TV shows, radio etc. all around Europe and reaching Japan and North Africa.
Their Music:
Is like your favourite 80's horror and spy  B movies, Quentin Tarantino, Elvis, an android, a drunk Mexican, a dose of dark humour, Sci-fi and anti-hero comics, and a bunch of new and vintage audio gear in a sonic blender and hitting the 'SMOOTHIE' button... It's crazy!... but FRESH!

Their attitude:
Is inventive, crazy, thoughtful, fun, electric and analogue. The cool side of the dark side… Original!

Their vision: 
Is to conquer the world and spread cool vibes over the zombies that ´need awakening´ for a musical existence… Basically, play in the world´s hot spots for good crowds that are willing to be introduced to something exciting and different.

Their Randevouz:
They met at a sushi restaurant. They were introduced by their mutual friend Pepito Grillo, who was convinced they had to unite their forces to “create”. He was right! A month and a half later they had accomplished their first EP “Be At Risk” that Wagon Repair received with their arms wide open and that achieved the “Top Tune” status awarded by IDJ magazine. Their collaboration proved to be worthy not only because of their accomplishments but because they share a vision of music and they have the extraordinary skill of being able to have fun whilst they work hard making it.
Their vision: 
Is to conquer the world and spread cool vibes over the zombies that ´need awakening´ for a musical existence… Basically, play in the world´s hot spots for good crowds that are willing to be introduced to something exciting and different.

NEW SONG 'LIMINAL' OUT NOW
Link here: https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/fein/liminal-2
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How did you two meet?

Brandon: How do any two people meet in the 21st century, the age of the internet, where people can talk from opposite sides of the world whenever they please?  We met in music school. 

Luke: We met at USC while playing with our friend Barry Harris in his band the Euphoria. Brandon and I were each one fifth of the Euphoria. TWSS.

How would you describe your sound?

L: I'd say it's alternative music. We're both heavy into production so you'll find a lot of strange sounds, electronic elements, and twists and turns in our music.

B: Deliberate, intentional, thorough, caring, supportive, thoughtful, romantic, tough, rugged, distant, but not in a neglectful way. Just, you know, mysterious.  

Where does your inspiration come from?

B: I like to think of inspiration as something that comes from the little things. Like little animals, or little trains with even smaller train conductors inside. It's the kind of stuff we take for granted in our everyday lives. 

L: Living in Los Angeles (specifically Venice) with all of its homelessness, artistic freedom, and cultural overlap. Moving away from home. Change. Fucked up relationships. 

What do you do when you're not making music?

B: I try to get out there and appreciate the little things. Like little kind gestures, or little leaves rustling in a little breeze. Or a little boat with a little sail, and little sailors bailing water out of the hull as fast as they can. But it won't work, their buckets are too little. What a world we live in! 

L: Aniiiiiiiimeeeeee.

Can you two rap battle about burritos right now?

L: A burrito ain't got swag/unless there's red salsa in the bag. Enough for every bite/Guacamole, fries, floury tortilla. Halfway through/every time/I get worried/Because I want another burrito.

B: I just tried, but it's really hard to rap in text. [laughs] I legitimately tried!

A far more interesting question I have yet to think of?

L: What was your most damning childhood memory? What word do you have trouble pronouncing? If you had three wishes, which wish would have unintended consequences? 

B: Can we eat burritos now? Maybe like, twenty little ones? Gotta appreciate the little things.

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