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LIVE Review: Justin Courtney Pierre

November 8, 2018November 9, 2018 Sarah Spohn detroit, epitaph records, Farewell Continental, In The Drink Tour, Justin Courtney Pierre, live concert review, motion city soundtrack0 comment

You’d be hard pressed to find someone who hates the term ‘frontman’ any more than Justin Courtney Pierre does. That being said, you’d also be hard pressed to find a more genuine front man than the perfectly disheveled Pierre. Regardless if fans had attended the show to catch another glimpse of Pierre singing familiar Motion City Soundtrack tunes, or were there to hear his debut solo record live, they left the Detroit show at The Shelter Nov. 2 entertained. Frontmen can be cocky — it’s almost expected. They can be…

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EP PREMIERE: Jon Pattie ‘Reflections Vol. 1’

November 6, 2018November 6, 2018 Infectious Magazine jon pattie, reflections, sam hale, tour0 comment

Infectious is thrilled to bring you the premiere of Nashville singer-songwriter Jon Pattie‘s brand new EP, Reflections Vol 1. ‘ A powerful 3-song EP filled with catchy chorus’, a powerfully retrospective energy, and lyrics that get inside your soul and make you really feel what you’re hearing, Reflections Vol 1 is the perfect introduction to Jon Pattie. “All of the songs on the EP tackle a hard truth from not being satisfied with my career path at the time to my search for true, internal happiness, explains Jon. “When we started building the songs out,…

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PHOTOS: MAX

October 30, 2018 Kristina Haney concert, concert tickets, house of divine, infectious magazine, live, MAX, music, news, photo, photo credit, photos, pop, tickets, tour, tour dates0 comment

Max Schneider, also known as MAX, hit the road at the beginning of October for a 30 city tour entitled “House of Divine World Tour Part 1”. This man has more energy in his pinky finger than most people have in their entire body and it was evident the moment he hoped on stage. There are still tickets available for his tour, and you can keep up with his on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and Spotify.

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PHOTOS: Nina Nesbitt

October 30, 2018October 30, 2018 Kristina Haney album, announcement, concert, concert tickets, infectious magazine, live, music, new, new music, photo, photo credit, photos, pop, tickets, tour, tour dates0 comment

Joining MAX and EZI, Nina Nesbitt is a force to be reckoned with. She captivated the audience with her sultry voice and musical prowess, all while singing songs from her soul and interacting with fans who were clearly there for her. Nina recently announced the date for her next album, and is hoping on a UK/European tour with Lewis Capaldi. Preorder her new album, listen to her songs, and stay in touch on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.

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PHOTOS: EZI

October 30, 2018October 30, 2018 Kristina Haney concert, concert tickets, ezi, indie, infectious magazine, live, music, tickets, tour, tour dates0 comment

EZI, an emerging indie pop artist, joined MAX and Nina Nesbitt on their national tour. After a string of sold out dates in California, the tour landed in Arizona where the singer opened up the show at Crescent Ballroom. Take a look at some photos from her set, have a listen to her tunes, and stay in touch with EZI through Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.

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Live Review: EDEN

October 24, 2018October 29, 2018 Kristina Haney concert, concert tickets, eden, i think you think too much of me, infectious magazine, live, music, new music, photo, photo credit, photos, pop, tour, tour dates, Vertigo0 comment

I’ve seen EDEN’s live set twice. Both times were an experience that is hard to put into words, similar to how its almost impossible to describe the genre of his music. This was the third leg of his Vertigo Tour, which coincided with his newest album of the same name. EDEN’s sets are pretty similar tour to tour, typically adding in any new songs he’s released. The most unique part of his performances to me is that its all about the music. You’re probably thinking, “duh its all about the…

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Unsigned Spotlight: Night Like This (Pop Punk/Alternative/Acoustic)

October 17, 2018October 17, 2018 Infectious Magazine a day to remember, acoustic, alternative, blink-182, Changes, des moines, fleetwood mac, infectious magazine, night like this, pop punk, Styx, the Beach Boys, The Beatles, This Wild Life, unsigned spotlight0 comment

How often do you hear the phrase “less is more”? Do you believe those words? Do you apply them to certain aspects of your life? Every once in a while a band comes along that reminds you just how much sheer beauty can be created within the musical ideology of minimalism. Enter Des Moines, Iowa pop-punk/acoustic trio Night Like This. A surprisingly overlooked quality that many of the most popular and beloved artists in modern history share is that multiple members contribute vocals. (The Beatles, The Beach Boys, Fleetwood Mac…

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My First Time Self-Producing a Full-Length Album: “A View From The Highest Point”

October 16, 2018October 16, 2018 Sam Hale A View From The Highest Point, producing, production, sam hale, somewhere between love and war0 comment

When I recorded my album “A View From The Highest Point”, I learned a lot about myself and my capabilities as a musician. I started to believe more in what I can do in music and pushed myself further than I thought imaginable. This was my first album I produced. As any new endeavor goes, there are bad and good experiences. I had some money saved up and decided that I needed a producer with credits – someone who would elevate my sound and use his connections to market our…

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Album Review: Justin Courtney Pierre ‘In the Drink’

October 11, 2018October 11, 2018 Sarah Spohn epitaph records, In The Drink, Justin Courtney Pierre, minneapolis, motion city soundtrack, new album, new music, record release0 comment

When Motion City Soundtrack took an indefinite hiatus in 2016, fans were hit. Hard. Right smack in the face. Especially me. I was hoping for a 20th anniversary of the band (co-founded by Justin Courtney Pierre and Joshua Cain in 1997), but alas, they hit the pause button just a year short of that milestone. Known for their incredibly catchy beats, the Minneapolis alternative rock band managed to find a perfect balance between poppy synths, and dark, dismal, often dysfunctional lyrics. The clouds have cleared, and Justin Courtney Pierre is…

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Unsigned Spotlight: Guss Royall (Waterloo, IA)

October 10, 2018 Joe Ballard alternative rock, americana, Blues Rock, classic rock, drowning pool, Fate Pride and Bowties, gentlemen of the road, Guss Royall, infectious magazine, Iowa, midwest, mumford and sons, unsigned spotlight, Waterloo0 comment

In recent years we’ve seen a notable and refreshing surge in bands wearing their classic rock influences on their sleeve, helping connect the next generation to many of the greats we and our parents listened to. Greta Van Fleet is a large-scale example, but another up-and-coming quartet is bringing back classic bluesy-rock vibes and mixing it with their own modern alt-rock sound for a highly memorable blend. Enter Waterloo, Iowa’s Guss Royall. The “about” section of the band’s Facebook page makes it clear in just a few words what Guss…