Tonight in LA: Reasons Be

Who: Reasons Be

Where:  Molly Malones

When: 8pm

Price: $10

RSVP: https://www.facebook.com/events/532818926761071/?fref=ts

Here is a sneak peak of what to expect:

Tonight in LA: Dom Liberati

Who: Dom Liberati

Where:  Molly Malones

When: 9:30pm

RSVP: https://www.facebook.com/events/160222867472540/

Here is a taste of tonight’s show:

 

Video of the Day: Gaslight Anthem- “Handwritten”

This video absolutely brings me to tears. Maybe I’m just a sap when it comes to vinyl records or maybe it’s because the lyrics in this song are incredible, but I get teary eyed every time I watch it. It is such an original concept for a music video. Enjoy:

Band of the Day: Harvard

Harvard is a relatively new Progressive Rock band from Charlotte, NC that’s making a name for themselves quick. Their most recent album “The Inevitable and I” gained a lot of great recognition on the East Coast. The band recently wrapped up a North Carolina tour, covering most of the Eastern areas and I’m really hoping to see them branch out across the states.

They have a great sound and could probably go far on the quality of the music that they managed to produce alongside Brian Mcternan, who is responsible for Emarosa’s debut album, “On Letting Go” by Circa Survive (amazing album might I add) and many more.

They’re by far one of my favorite bands at the moment and they’re definitely worth a listen.

– Jamey

Artist: Harvard

Album: The Inevitable and I

Song: Ghost

Friday is Forever!

My buddies in We the Kings put their new music video out today. It’s a great summer tune called “Friday is Forever”.

Check it out:

– Amanda

Song of the Day: G- – Vanaprasta

It’s been a while since I’ve updated. I swear I’m gonna be better at this. For the past few months I have had the privilege of listening to Vanaprasta and seeing them live more then most. Partly due to the fact that my roommate, Dan is their sound guy and I tag along to shows, partly due to the fact that I feel in love with them from the first time I saw them play the The Echo months ago.

They are incredible. It’s been a long time since a band has had a front man with the stage presence and vocals Steven Wilkin has. The lyrics are well thought out and original. Get your dancing shoes on, you’re gonna need them!

Their new single “G-” is available for download on Buzzbands.La. Check it out Here.

Be their fan on Facebook: HERE

-Amanda

Song of the Day: Birds in Flight- Biggest Mistake

Recently, I made friends with a fellow blogger, Glenn Hampson who runs a site called When We Were Beautiful. After talking back and forth for a few months, he informed me that his band, Birds In Flight had just released their new EP. I have to say I was impressed. When I was right out of high school, I decided to front a band called In Waiting in hopes of being the next Gwen Stefani. Needless to say, it brought back some good memories when I gave the EP a listen and found that the lead singer was a female. Jess Gibbons has one of those voices that can hit a range of notes.

The band’s first single, “Biggest Mistake” is a track that reminds me of my first break up. Young love and heartache. It is one of those catchy, pop -rock songs that almost any one can relate to. The lyrics tell the story of a young love going sour and wishing you’d never fallen for that person in the first place. The EP is a solid 3 tracks, I look forward to hearing the full length. Unfortunately for me, the band is located in England so I probably won’t be seeing them anytime soon. Until then, I’ll wait for live show footage to show up on youtube. Take a listen:

Artist: Birds In Flight

Album: Birds in Flight

Song: Biggest Mistake

*Cool Video Alert* Hell&Lula – Set the World on Fire

Hell&Lula are not new to this blog. They are definitely one of my favorite unsigned bands of 2010 and I’m certain they will remain my favorite for some time to come. A few months ago, I introduced this band in a Show and Tell post. Recently, the boys released a new music video for their song “Set the World on Fire.”

The video is a collection of random footage of the band along with live footage from a show Hell&Lula recently did  benefiting Falling Whistles.

Check it out here:

– Amanda

Song of the Day: Jet- Look What You’ve Done

Yes, I am aware that this song came out a couple years ago, but today something about this song struck a chord with me. Did it take that long for me to get it? Maybe I just needed to be in a situation where I could appreciate it. Last night, a couple of my friends played this in the living room and it reminded me of how much I liked this track. So hopefully it’ll bring those feelings back for you as well. It sounds so similar to John Lennon’s “Imagine” which I think is why it sticks with me as well.

Artist: Jet

Album: Get Born

Song: Look What You’ve Done

— Amanda

*Cool Video Alert* Olin and The Moon- Waking Up

A few months ago we mentioned Olin and the Moon in our “Show and Tell” series. The band recently released a new video for their song, “Waking Up” off their upcoming album Footsteps. It’s pretty sweet. Check it out below:

http://player.vimeo.com/video/15384467

Also, be sure to check OATM out live tonight at Spaceland.

— Amanda