CONCERT REVIEW: DNCE

DNCE
Opening Act: Powers
November 4, 2015
The Roxy
West Hollywood, CA

By: Nevra Azerkan

Rating: [The Breakdown]

Joe Jonas is back with a new band, DNCE. The quartet embodies a crazy, fun, dance and rock style in their music. Their first single, “Cake by the Ocean” turned into an instant hit. With its catchy lyrics and feel-good vibes, it has become a popular tune for commercials and TV spots. Fronted by Jonas, the rest of the band includes Cole Whittle (formerly of Semi Precious Weapons), JinJoo Lee and Jack Lawless. The band is your classic group of oddball misfits that have emerged on the scene bringing something unique.

This sold-out show at The Roxy was their first LA show and needless to say, they killed it. The band performed some of their originals from their album, SWAAY including: “Pay My Rent”, “Toothbrush” and “DNCE” as well as some shockingly awesome covers of “Kiss” (Prince), “Thong Song” (Sisqo), and “Roxanne” (The Police). The band ended with “Cake by the Ocean” before walking back on stage to Queen’s “We Are The Champions” while they waved a random trophy around the stage. We did say they were oddballs, so don’t question the antics.

Overall, this in demand show was everything you would expect and more. The entire band contributes not only to their original sound, but also to their wildly entertaining stage presence. It was over before I knew it, and I was left wanting more music…and cake (ocean optional).

Semi Precious Weapons To Release New Album, Aviation, In April / Pre-Order Now

Semi Precious Weapons will be releasing their sophomore full-length, studio album titled Aviation this April on RedZone Records. FINALLY. The NY-based band moved to L.A. to work with “Tricky” Stewart (Beyonce, Rihanna, Frank Ocean) on the album and subsequently signed to his RedZone Music label.

The band will release “Aviation High” as the first single and will release the completed music video for it soon. If you’re itching to see it you can watch the behind-the-scenes look at the shoot here. You can now also pre-order the album on iTunes. Full track listing for Aviation is below.

Semi Precious Weapons – Aviation track listing:
1. Aviation High
2. Look to the Stars
3. Drink
4. Never Going Home
5. Scream to the Sky
6. Young Love
7. That’s My Friends
8. Healed
9. Cherries on Ice
10. Free Booze
11. Vegas
12. Hands Up

Semi Precious Weapons Announce Headline North American Tour

Semi Precious Weapons has spent the last nine months on the Monster Ball tour with Lady Gaga and have another nine months ahead of them.  Instead of taking a break, the band will stay on the road and play their own 13-city “Dirty Showbiz” headlining tour. Fellow members of the Precious Empire, Breedlove and Lady Starlight will be “Special Guests” on the “Dirty Showbiz” tour. Breedlove will appear on all shows and Lady Starlight from Las Vegas on.

Semi Precious Weapons “Dirty Showbiz” Tour Dates:

9/20/10     Atlanta, GA                Masquerade
9/22/10     Houston, TX               Numbers
9/23/10     Dallas, TX                  The Loft
9/25/10     Las Vegas, NV           Hard Rock Café**
9/27/10     Los Angeles,CA         El Rey
9/28/10     San Francisco, CA     Slims
9/30/10     Chicago, IL                 Subterranean
10/2/10     Toronto, ONT              Wrong Bar**
10/3/10     Montreal QC               Belmont**
10/5/10     Philadelphia, PA         Northstar
10/7/10     Washington, DC         Rock n Roll Hotel
10/8/10     New York, NY             Irving Plaza
10/9/10     Boston, MA                 Royale**
**Shows noted with this symbol are 18 and over

Semi Precious Weapons will continue on the Monster Ball with Lady Gaga through to May, 2011. For dates please see: http://www.semipreciousweapons.com/monsterball/

EVENT REVIEW: Semi Precious Weapons Los Angeles After Party

Semi Precious Weapons:
Los Angeles After Party
By: Nevra Azerkan

The Semi Precious Weapons Los Angeles After Party took place at the Mondrian in West Hollywood on August 11, 2010. I did not attend their show earlier in the evening, but was looking forward to seeing what these guys were all about. If you have heard anything about them it is probably that they’re on tour with Lady Gaga and that the band, especially singer, Justin Tranter are some of the craziest, filthiest rock and rollers currently making the music circuit rounds.

I arrived at the venue approximately a half hour after 11pm and the guys were already

Semi Precious Weapons Singer, Justin Tranter and Lady Gaga Make Out @ Lollapalooza

The crowd went crazy at Lollapalooza this weekend when Lady Gaga joined Semi Precious Weapons on stage with some fierce drumming then stage diving into the crowd to later make out with Tranter. Check it out above.

MUSIC VIDEO: Semi Precious Weapons – “Magnetic Baby”

Check out Semi Precious Weapons “Magnetic Baby” video that premiered on Vevo. “Magnetic Baby” is the second single off of You Love You, available on iTunes. FYI, video above is NSFW!

MUSIC REVIEW: Semi Precious Weapons – You Love You

Semi Precious Weapons
You Love You
Geffen Records
By: Nevra Azerkan
Rating:

Glam. Rock. Insanity. That is what comes to mind when listening to You Love You from Semi Precious Weapons. Produced by Jack Joseph Puig (The Rolling Stones, Beck, Green Day) along with Executive Producer Lady Gaga, You Love You is in your face unapologetic rock and roll at its core.

Semi Precious Weapons You Love You in Stores Today!

Semi Precious Weapons’ debut full length, You Love You, is available today. Grab a copy in stores or digitally, on iTunes and Amazon.com! The nine full-throttle trash-punk anthems of You Love You redefine rock ‘n roll, combining the slick and glossy with the raw and gritty to create a toxic concoction best described as filthy glamour.

Those who buy the album from iTunes will also score an exclusive version of “Her Hair is on Fire,” while the Amazon.com version includes a live cut of “Put a Diamond in It” from the band’s intimate performance for The Cherrytree House.

SEMI PRECIOUS WEAPONS – You Love You– Geffen/Perezcious/Streamline/Cherrytree Records
(Producer: Jack Joseph Puig, Executive Producer: Lady Gaga)

1. Semi Precious Weapons
2. Put A Diamond In It
3. Magnetic Baby
4. Statues Of Ourselves
5. Sticky With Champagne
6. I Could Die
7. Leave Your Pretty To Me
8. Rock N Roll Never Looked So Beautiful
9. Look At Me

Semi Precious Weapons Full Album Now Streaming on Myspace!

Hear Semi Precious Weapons‘ debut album You Love You in its entirety on Myspace right now at myspace.com/semipreciousweapons.  The filthy glamour rock stars’ hotly anticipated Geffen/Perezcious/Streamline/Cherrytree Records debut is streaming all weekend and hits stores on Tuesday 6/29!

Semi Precious Weapons’ “You Love You” Track Listing Revealed, June 22nd Release

Semi Precious Weapons has released the track listing for their upcoming Interscope debut You Love You, in stores June 22nd.

Produced by rockworld kingpin Jack Joseph Puig (Green Day, Beck), the nine tracks range from explosive anthems to piano-driven ballads, all showcasing the band’s unapologetic embrace of all things filthy, dangerous and glamorous.

1. Semi Precious Weapons
2. Put A Diamond In It
3. Magnetic Baby
4. Statues Of Ourselves
5. Sticky With Champagne
6. I Could Die
7. Leave Your Pretty To Me
8. Rock N Roll Never Looked So Beautiful
9. Look At Me

Semi Precious Weapons return to North America with Lady Gaga’s Monster Ball this summer.

7/01     TD Garden         Boston, MA
7/02     TD Garden         Boston, MA
7/04     Broadway Hall    Atlantic City, NJ
7/06     Madison Square Garden   New York, NY
7/07     Madison Square Garden   New York, NY
7/09     Madison Square Garden   New York, NY
7/14     Quicken Loans Arena  Cleveland, OH
7/15     Conseco Fieldhouse    Indianapolis, IN
7/17     Scottrade Center    St. Louis, MO
7/20     Ford Center            Oklahoma City, OK
7/22     American Airlines Center  Dallas, TX
7/23     American Airlines Center  Dallas, TX
7/25     Toyota Center         Houston, TX
7/26     Toyota Center         Houston, TX
7/28     Pepsi Center           Denver, CO
7/31     US Airways Center  Phoenix, AZ
8/03     Sprint Center           Kansas City, MO
8/11     Staples Center         Los Angeles, CA
8/12     Staples Center         Los Angeles, CA
8/13     MGM Grand Garden Arena  Las Vegas, NV
8/16     HP Pavilion              San Jose, CA
8/17     HP Pavilion              San Jose, CA
8/19     Rose Garden           Portland, OR
8/21     Tacoma Dome Exhibition Hall  Tacoma, WA
8/30     Xcel Energy Center  Saint Paul, MN
8/31     Xcel Energy Center  Saint Paul, MN
9/02     Bradley Center         Milwaukee, WI
9/04     Palace Of Auburn Hills  Detroit, MI
9/05     Consol Energy Center  Pittsburgh, PA
9/07     Verizon Center         Washington, DC
9/08     John Paul Jones Arena  Charlottesville, VA
9/14     Wachovia Center      Philadelphia, PA
9/15     Wachovia Center      Philadelphia, PA
9/16     XL CENTER             Hartford, CT
9/18     Time Warner Cable Arena  Charlotte, NC
9/19     RBC Center              Raleigh, NC