The Jonas Brothers are back! Their new single, “Sucker” is the perfect track to make their comeback with. It’s classic Jonas Brothers, but still keeping with the current music climate. The music video is also something to talk about. The guys feature their wives/fiancee in extravagant fashion styles and scene locations. If this is the start, I can’t wait for what the JoBros will bring next. Be sure to check out the video above!
Rudimental released their new single, “These Days” featuring Jess Glynne, Macklemore, and emerging artist Dan Caplen. Caplen wrote the demo in 2016 before teaming up with Rudimental. Later, Macklemore jumped at the chance to be featured on the song and Jess Glynne completed the sound. Have a listen above!
We recently chatted with musician and actor, Michael Malarkey to find out how he describes his music, who he would start a two-piece garage blues band with and who he goes to for advice and inspiration. Trust us, you will want to know all of these answers. Don’t miss out on watching this highly entertaining interview!
Be sure to check out his current EP, Knots, available here.
Lindsey Stirling‘s new album Brave Enough comes out on August 19th. She just released the music video for her latest single, “The Arena.” We love her violin playing, we love her dancing and we really love her doing both at the same time.
This video adds a new element with the addition of Emmy-winning professional dancer Derek Hough, who you may know from ABC’s Dancing With The Stars. They dance beautifully and powerfully together and now we kind of want Lindsey on DWTS. Check out the madness above!
We sat down with the charismatic indie duo, Alexander Jean (featuring Mark Ballas and BC Jean) at their first stop of the Head High Tour. Find out who would kidnap Ellen for a day, the first album they ever bought, and what their pitch would be to get you to listen to their new EP, Head High.
For tour date info and to buy tickets, visit AlexanderJean.net.
Alexander Jean
Featuring: Mark Ballas and BC Jean
June 17, 2016
Constellation Room
Santa Ana, CA
By: Nevra Azerkan
Rating: [The Breakdown]
Passion. If there is one word to describe Alexander Jean it would be that one. From BC Jean’s powerful vocals to Mark’s intense guitar playing, the love they have for their craft and for each other shines brightly in their music. There’s something really special about a duo who compliment each other so well and produce a sound that is so intense yet so carefree.
Their Head High EP has a combination of songs that range from anthems like, “Head High” to a dose of flamenco with “Run.” The EP delights upon first listen and it has also now been verified that their live performance does the same.
The duo took to the stage with smiles and a confidence that you only see with seasoned artists. They talked with the crowd, bantered with one another on stage and they even took a shot of whiskey before they performed their song, appropriately named, “Whiskey and Morphine.”
The couple couldn’t take their eyes off each other and it was that kind of magnetism that had you watching their every move.
The set was relatively short since it was comprised of their Head High EP plus an encore, but like most great shows, you never want it to end. They duo concluded their set with a song that means a lot to BC Jean and one that many people do not know that she wrote, “If I Were A Boy.” When she sang her version, it gave the song its original and rightful sound. It was also the perfect way to the end the show.
Alexander Jean played: “Thief”, “Whiskey and Morphine”, “So Bad”, “Roses and Violets”, “Head High”, “Run”, and ended with an encore of “If I Were A Boy.”
OneRepublic just released the music video for their hit, “Wherever I Go” and the band sure know how to come up with a great concept. At first you may think Psy just came out with a new video, but then OneRepublic show up and it is amazing. Plus, the song is just gold to begin with. See for yourself above!
James McCartney Interview
May 11, 2016
By: Nevra Azerkan
PZO: As a musician, what do you think your best qualities are?
James: To tell you the truth I don’t really think of me in those terms. I don’t really think of it like that. I just think–I just enjoy it, you know what I mean? I don’t think, “Oh, I’m a great guitar player.” It’s not really about that. It’s about enjoying it.
PZO: Tell us about your current single, “Unicorn.”
James: I guess again it’s kind of self-explanatory. I guess it suggests mythology, but it’s also the lyrics are a bit different and I don’t know really. I don’t really like to explain lyrics. Like Kurt Cobain said, “It’s your crossword puzzle.” In terms of the music, it’s just like an ascending kind of music thing. So it’s like C to B sharp to F or something. I got a video for it.
PZO: What is the first album you bought as a kid and do you still have it?
James: I can’t remember. I guess I’d say something like Sonic Youth. What’s that album? Trash Experimental [Experimental Jet Set, Trash and No Star]? I don’t remember what it was called. It might have been one of those. I probably still have it, but I can’t remember which one. It could have been Smashing Pumpkins.
PZO: You must be proud of the entire album, but is there one song that you are most proud of?
James: Not really. I like the song, “Waterfall.” It just feels like—it’s fun to play and stuff. I’d say, “Waterfall,” but I don’t really have one in particular. They’re all just different really.
PZO: What’s your favorite part about your live show?
James: Playing my Stratocaster. It changes. Thinking about it right now maybe it would be that. I guess it would be connecting with the audience and looking at their faces and vibing on that.
PZO: If you had to pick a line from one of your songs that would be your message to world, which one would it be?
James: [long pause] Let me think. “Instant answer, right answer, electric cables?”
PZO: Your new album, The Blackberry Train, was just released on May 6th. What would be your pitch to get people to listen to your music?
James: I guess it would be to buy it. That’s a simple answer, isn’t it? Seems like the right answer. I don’t know though, it’s up to them.
KONGOS are back with a new single, “Take It From Me” from their new album, Egomaniac. They sure seem like they mean business with this track. It’s aggressive, full of energy and has their signature accordion playing a prominent role. The video features the band with inflated heads representing egos that can grow uncontrollably. Nice follow-up guys!
We are very excited to report that after a very long six years, Rooney is back! The newest single, “My Heart Beats 4 U” was co-written by Travis Clark from We The Kings and is available now for download (you can also add it to your Spotify playlist!). Pre-order the album, Washed Away now before its release on May 6, 2016 via Beachwood Park Music. Full tracklisting below:
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