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PHOTOS: Bayside

January 19, 2019January 19, 2019 Kristina Haney 0 comment

Bayside hit the road on the second leg of their acoustic tour after the first of the year. They return refreshed and reinvigorated with Acoustic Volume 2, released on September 28th via Hopeless Records. A blend of instantly recognizable fan-favorites and deep cuts, Bayside’s latest release throws off convention in search of the distilled melodic essence and emotive power of their catalog. These aren’t “stripped down” versions of Bayside songs so much as they are completely new discoveries, refashioned and broadened by possibility. Acoustic Volume 2 debuted at #4 on the Current Alternative chart, as well as #7 Record Label Independent, #8 on both Top Current Rock and LP Vinyl, and #14 Current…

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PHOTOS: Kayleigh Goldsworthy

January 19, 2019January 19, 2019 Kristina Haney 0 comment

Kayleigh Goldsworthy hit the road this year alongside Bayside for their acoustic tour. Hailing from Syracuse, NY, this singer-songwriter released her sophomore album “All These Miles” just before the end of the year. Check out the photos from her show in Phoenix at Crescent Ballroom and keep up with her on social media. Facebook – Instagram – Youtube – Spotify

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Unsigned Spotlight: Ode To No One (NY Alt-Rock)

January 18, 2019January 18, 2019 Infectious Magazine alternative rock, grunge, hip-hop, infectious magazine, new york, Ode To No One, One and the Same, political, pop punk, unsigned spotlight0 comment

It seems this statement becomes more critical with each passing year, but truly in 2019, it is more important than ever to stay socially and politically – and yes, musically – informed by facts and driven by hope, positivity and equality. New York-based alt-rockers Ode To No One have all these qualities and more in spades, using their platform to take action by advocating for the power of love and the strength in diversity. Ode To No One’s latest single and music video, 2018’s “One and the Same” (check it…

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Music Cities: Asbury Park, NJ

January 17, 2019January 17, 2019 Guy Battaglia (Idle Wave) asbury park, bruce springsteen, idle waves, music, the front bottoms0 comment

Asbury Park is the music capital of New Jersey. Hosting over 5 venues within the span of one mile, the city shelters musicians and bands of all genres, bringing different kinds of people together. Venues like the Asbury Park Brewery host punk and indie shows with a house party vibe, while the House of Independents provides a spot for major label talent to stop by on their full US tours. In terms of improvement there is a bottomless supply of talent, but not as much business and representation as there…

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The Most Important Thing I’ve Learned: Stay True To Yourself

December 20, 2018December 20, 2018 Angela Mastrogiacomo "Intuition", aaron zinsmeister, joy whispered, randi fay, supernatural0 comment

(photo credit: Cyclops Girl) The music industry is full of up’s and down’s, in’s and out’s and roundabout’s. I get carsick just thinking about it. I can become completely stressed out trying to figure out how to score my next gig, grow my email list, post the killer pic on insta, or write the perfect song. Am I singing that Bb in tune? And should I microblade my eyebrows??? I barely even HAVE eyebrows. Can anyone take me seriously as an artist without them?? It is so easy to completely…

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Appreciation Post: The Front Bottoms

December 19, 2018December 19, 2018 Angela Mastrogiacomo Brian Sella, Drew Villafuerte, manchester orchestra, matt uychich, tfb, the front bottoms, tt the bears0 comment

We all have bands that stick with us. Through all the changes and challenges we face, if we’re very lucky, our favorite bands seem to grow with us. Seven years ago I found my band. I was introduced through a cleverly written press release by Reybee, and although I’d been running Infectious for about a year and a half, they were one of the first bands sent to me that I truly fell in love with. Just a tiny 2-piece (sometimes 3-piece) out of New Jersey, The Front Bottoms became my everything….

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Spotlight: The Holiday Train

December 14, 2018December 14, 2018 Angela Mastrogiacomo music, the holiday train, The Trews0 comment

My name is John-Angus MacDonald and I play in a band from Canada called The Trews. This year we are honoured to be taking part in the 2018 CP Holiday Train. To be honest, I had never heard of the Holiday Train when we were offered the opportunity to hop on board. I did a little digging and it turns out that this thing has been up and running for 20 years! And what it has grown into, and managed to accomplish, is something truly spectacular. Here’s the long and…

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Unsigned Spotlight: Romancer (Ambient Emo/Punk)

December 7, 2018 Infectious Magazine ambient, emo, Honeybee, infectious magazine, kitchener, ontario, punk, Romancer, unsigned spotlight0 comment

Here in Illinois, as I write this at the beginning of December, it’s been winter for over a month. We’ve endured multiple ice storms, a blizzard that dumped 12 inches of snow in some spots, and even a day when no fewer than 26 tornadoes touched down across the state. Even by Illinois standards, that’s unusual. There have been plenty of evenings where the most appealing thing to do is curl up by the fireplace, make a pot of swirling hot chocolate, and find the perfect music to help you…

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The Power of Influence: How Those Around You Transform You

December 6, 2018December 6, 2018 Jon Pattie jon pattie, mental health, mental health matters, self-reflection0 comment

You always hear about how our environment influences us. How we define ourselves by the people we keep in our company. But how can this be true? How can others’ words and actions really affect us? This is what I used to ask myself. Sure, I liked to party and make bad decisions every now and again, but that wasn’t the worst thing in the world, right? It turns out that putting myself in these situations was more detrimental to my well-being than I imagined. Yes, I was having fun…

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Album Review: William Ryan Key ‘Virtue’

November 29, 2018 Sarah Spohn ep release, Lone Tree Recordings, new music, virtue, William Ryan Key, yellowcard0 comment

Virtue: behavior showing high moral standards. William Ryan Key‘s Virtue album: auditory collection showing high musical standards. The six track EP, Virtue will be released via Lone Tree Recordings on Nov.30, following the release of his debut solo EP Thirteen in May. This follow-up shows growth, adding layers that the first acoustic, stripped-down release didn’t exhibit. The first track, “The Same Destination” unveils Virtue as a soft, melancholic feel — less high-octane, shredding violins (that Yellowcard fans grew fond of), more contemplative lyrics and a sense of growing older; more introspective. Being a piano-driven instrumental…