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Ever wonder what happened to hardcore/punk bands The Suicide File, Give Up The Ghost, Malbec, The Explosion or The Hope Conspiracy ? Holy Fever happened, a garage-punk sounding chaotic force that’s not to be reckoned with. The LA based punk band (minus David Weinberg/Volcals) carry on their aggressive tone which cite influences from their hardcore past projects. While Dave’s hardcore screaming takes reigns of their sound, Samantha Barbera’s angelic voice add a nice compliment creating a formula for punk anthems. Don’t believe me? Check them out here, and if you’re in the SoCal area, check them out at The Glasshouse in Pomona, May 26, 2012. They will share the stage with Hot Water Music and Touche Amore.

Vinny Ribbas has provided another great list for you guys to reference but this time these aren’t guidelines to abide by. The list contains 15 reasons why indie artists are either failing or succeeding in the music industry. Check out this important read on IndieConnect. We’ve listed the key points for you here but click on the image or on this link to see the full article.

1. 1. Work Ethic
2. 2. Lack of Knowledge
3. 3. Ineffective Efforts
4. 4. Building Relationships
5. 5. Strong Foundation
6. 6. Team
7. 7. Talent
8. 8. Uniqueness
9. 9. Perseverance
10. 10. Image
11. 11. Finances
12. 12. Professionalism
13. 13. Freshness
14. 14. Fan Management
15. 15. Communication

The man behind the rock and roll amps has passed away at 88 years old. The “Lord of Loud” paved a way for musicians such as Jimi Hendrix, Pete Townsend, Kurt Cobain and just about every guitarist in the 60′s and 70′s leading into the future.  Without Jim Marshall, many musicians and artists wouldn’t be where they’re at today as there would be now rowdy and heavy riffs to rock out to. Celebrate his existence by listening to a playlist consisting of guitarists who used Marshall amps.

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Not a coincidence but we’ve featured another Band coming from Brooklyn, NY. Unlike Suckers though, Milagres has a mellow vibe that reminisces you of softer acts like Grizzly Bear and Coldplay as Kyle Wilson’s falsetto smoothly soars through their tracks. Listen to “Here To Stay” from their new album which gives you a glimpse on this groups mature sound. Don’t be surprised if you catch yourself humming to their music on a gloomy morning. Check out their Myspace profile and let us know what you think.