Check out the just released video for “Secrets” by Tribe Society, a recent PopZine find. These guys are so awesome we can’t even give a real comparison to any other band. Even Awolnation would be a stretch. Check out the video above and you might just become a fan!
Dark indie rockers, Maudlin Strangers have recently signed to Vagrant Records. Formed in 2010, Maudlin Strangers is the project of Agoura Hills, CA native, Jake Hays. They recorded their debut EP, Overdose in Hays’ bedroom and released it just last month. To say that it is uh-mazing is an understatement. Where did these guys come from? Vocals are killer and their overall sound just sets up this chill, but poignant tone.
Definitely have a listen to the EP on Soundcloud. If your ears are dancing, you can catch them live while they are rounding up their tour with Bad Suns. Dates below.
Maudlin Strangers on Tour:
02/23/2015: Dallas, TX – Trees**
02/24/2015: Houston, TX – Fitzgerald’s**
02/25/2015: Austin, TX – Stubbs JR ** SOLD OUT
02/27/2015: Phoenix, AZ – The Crescent Ballroom **
03/06/2015: Los Angeles, CA – The Satellite
03/14/2015: Phoenix, AZ – Viva Phoenix
** w/ Bad Suns & Coasts
Who: Cameron The Public aka Cameron Rafati (vocals and mastermind), Douglas Showalter (Guitar), Bana Haffar (Bass), Peter Dyer (Keys) and Emmanuel Cervantez (Drums).
From: Cameron is originally from Denver, CO and raised in Salt Lake City, UT.
The Story: Cameron began playing guitar at 13 years old and sang at local events. He attended USC and started a band named Vertices on campus. He released his self-titled solo album in 2011. It was produced by Scott Wiley (Bonnie Raitt, Elliot Smith, Tracey Chapman, Neon Trees). Later he had a residency at the Cosmopolitan Hotel in Las Vegas. As of June 5th of this year, the band decided to shift from Cameron’s solo effort to being a solid band known as Cameron The Public. Together they have toured with acts like Fitz and the Tantrums, Imagine Dragons, Jason Derulo, Goo Goo Dolls, Sean Kingston, Vintage Trouble and The Parlotones.
Claim to fame: Their newest track, “Unstoppable” is featured on ABC’s Summer Lineup promo. Cameron has also worked with Chad Hugo (The Neptunes) and Randy Jackson (American Idol) to write and perform renowned boxer, Manny Pacquiao’s walkout theme song, “Face Your Destiny”.
Sound: Blues and R&B fused rock.
Stand-out tracks: “Apple Pie” (listen below) and “Broken Door”.
Up Next: New EP, Title Needed Here, coming September 2013.
Why you should know them: After listening to “Apple Pie” and “Broken Door” you’ll understand why.
For more info on Cameron The Public, visit their official website here.
We got the chance to chat with our newest favorite band, Six60. The New Zealand band are a big deal back in their home country and soon enough that will happen for them here in the states. Six60 geniusly mixes rock, dubstep, soul and reggae into their music and the outcome is glorious.
Enjoy the interview with these down to earth guys and be sure to check out some of their tracks (“Forever“, “Run For It“, and “Don’t Forget Your Roots” are favorites of ours!). If you’re already a fan, props to you for being ahead of the game. Watch the guys talk about who they would kidnap for a day, what they wouldn’t do for any amount of money and more in the interview above!
