“Are you lost?” is the serious question at hand on The March Divide’s new track “Real Life Is Hard.” This premiere song is off of The March Divide’s next single series installment – Distractions, Vol. 4. The new installment features “Real Life Is Hard” along with “All I Wanna Do Is Laugh” and are out officially this Friday, July 26, 2019 via Slow Start Records.
Today’s track showcases the talent of singer/songwriter Jared Putnam, aka The March Divide, and his dedication to his art as he continues to support this series with over 100 tour dates already played or announced for 2019, and more on the way. The bonus here is that “Real Life Is Hard” is offered in this fitting lyric video that shows you the monotony of driving while receiving the message that everyone deals with some sort of struggle everyday – but you keep pushing on.
This message in the track all plays out with Putnam’s soft vocal delivery and intense acoustic strumming, which easily will stick in your head. The March Divide are most likely a name you have not discovered yet so give “Real Life Is Hard” a listen and then support the artist at his Bandcamp page HERE. You can also catch The March Divide live at the dates below.
The March Divide Website
The March Divide Facebook
Slow Start Records
Tour Dates
Thursday, July 25th, 2019
Muck & Fuss
295 E. San Antonio Street
New Braunfels, TX 78130
Friday, August 2nd, 2019
Market BBQ
2707 SE Military
San Antonio, TX 78223
Saturday, August 3rd, 2019
Muck & Fuss
295 E. San Antonio Street
New Braunfels, TX 78130
Friday, August 9th, 2019
Southtown 101
101 Pereida St
San Antonio, TX 78210
Saturday, August 10th, 2019
Freetail Brewing Co.
2000 S Presa St
San Antonio, TX 78210
Friday, August 16th, 2019
Devil & The Deep Brewery
2425 Post Office St
Galveston, TX 77550
w/Brightwire
Saturday, August 17th, 2019
House Show
Baytown, TX
Email info@themarchdivide.com for details
w/Brightwire
Wednesday, August 21st, 2019
Red Brick Bar
311 E Main St
Norman, OK 73069
Thursday, August 22nd, 2019
$5
The Hunt Club
224 N Main
Tulsa, OK 74103
Friday, August 23rd, 2019
KC House
Kansas City, MO
email info@themarchdivide.com for details
Saturday, August 24th, 2019
FREE!
Gaslight Gardens
317 N 2nd St.
Lawrence, KS 66044
Sunday, August 25th, 2019
FREE!
Adair’s Saloon
2624 Commerce St
Dallas, TX 75201
Friday, August 30th, 2019
FREE!
The Point
24188 Boerne Stage Rd
San Antonio, TX 78255
Saturday, August 31st, 2019
FREE!
Market BBQ
2707 SE Military
San Antonio, TX 78223
Friday, September 6th, 2019
FREE!
Muck & Fuss
295 E. San Antonio Street
New Braunfels, TX 78130
Saturday, September 7th, 2019
FREE!
La Tuna Icehouse
100 Probandt St
San Antonio, TX 78204
Thursday, September 12th, 2019
FREE!
Joe Blues
1420 S Alamo St
San Antonio, TX 78210
Friday, September 13th, 2019
FREE!
Muck & Fuss
295 E. San Antonio Street
New Braunfels, TX 78130
Friday, September 20th, 2019
FREE!
Muck & Fuss
295 E. San Antonio Street
New Braunfels, TX 78130
Wednesday, October 16th, 2019
FREE!
Red Brick Bar
311 E Main St
Norman, OK 73069
w/ BLUNDERBUSST
Thursday, October 17th, 2019
Kirby’s
3227 E. 17th Street
Wichita, KS 67208
w/BLUNDERBUSST
Saturday, October 19th, 2019
7pm
Donations
KC House
Kansas City, MO
Email info@themarchdivide.com for details.
w/BLUNDERBUSST
Track Premiere: The Kyle Sowashes – “Bowling Ball”
We couldn’t be more excited today to premiere this new track, “Bowling Ball” from Columbus Ohio’s Kyle Sowashes. The track is included on their new … Read more
Video Premiere: So It Was – “The Hour (Live At Candyland)”
Louisville, Kentucky’s So It Was released their self-titled debut earlier this year and today TFN is excited to share this premiere video with you, along with SofaBurn Records, that features one of the album’s tracks captured live at the Candyland Recording Studio. If you know the band or the tune, you already are familiar with the soft delivery that So It Was offers, as “The Hour” highlights singer Daniel Lobb’s Sufjan Stevens type vocal.
What this video adds to the story is that now you can visually see the passion behind the music which includes the intricate guitar of Lobb, the intense concentration of flute from Alexis Marsh, and the flowing piano of Dan Dorff, Jr. as he just drifts along perfectly with the music. It is a session video that makes you feel like you are in the studio and as a music fan – that is where you want to be!
Photographer Michael Wilson and engineer Mike Montgomery (R. Ring) captured the session, along with producer Daniel Martin Moore, so if you even questioned the talent behind the scenes – don’t! So It Was and “Hero” have all the makings of your new favorite late-night track, as it will set the tone for your tomorrow with its freshness of the world just after a storm vibe. It is the perfect reset that new starts are made of!
So It Was Website
So It Was Facebook
Track Premiere: King Ropes – “Brown”
Today’s track premiere of “Brown” comes to you from Bozeman, Montana’s King Ropes. The song has been a live favorite for several years and is … Read more
Video Premiere: Smug Brothers – “Today Is Always Today”
Smug Brothers have been busy in 2019. The Dayton, Ohio based band released the excellent Attic Harvest earlier this year and now TFN is excited to premiere a new video today for “Today Is Always Today,” which is off their new record All Blur And Spark.
The best news – All Blur And Spark is available today! You can read all about the new album in our Headphone Approved review HERE. You also can then head over to their Bandcamp page HERE and pick up the new album on limited edition CD or digital download.
Smug Brothers Website
Smug Brothers Facebook
Gas Daddy Go! Records
Track Premiere: Dots – “Throwing Pennies”
How about some in your face free-for-all punk rock? Well, ready or not – that is what you are getting today with TFN’s premiere of … Read more
Track Premiere: Billy Harvey – “Frozen Through”
Second chances don’t always happen and in the music business they rarely present themselves after 15 years but that is exactly what we are talking … Read more
Video Premiere: Jess McAvoy – “Do What You Want”
Happy Valentine’s Day Fire Note readers! Let us introduce you to the talented singer/songwriter Jess McAvoy. The video premiere today for her new song, “Do What You Want,” is the perfect play for a day where there is so much pressure to be a certain way, buy specific things and maybe even take things a bit too serious.
“Do What You Want” is about finding two people in a relationship, just for the enjoyment of each other’s company. It’s ok to live in the moment and feel good today no matter where it might eventually lead. These are great tips to remember on Valentine’s Day.
It also helps that the message comes in the form of McAvoy’s catchy bluesy vocals as “Do What You Want” sways with its guitar swagger structure. Jess really says it best when she sings “there’s only this moment, don’t you want to own it.”
Well, TFN hopes you enjoy your day and make sure you share this video with all your serious friends! If you live in the area, you can also check out Jess McAvoy live on March 1st in Los Angeles at The Study. More info on Jess McAvoy can be found at the links below.
Jess McAvoy Website
Jess McAvoy Facebook
Video Premiere: A Delicate Motor – “Man On Fire”
A Delicate Motor is the sound composition project of Cincinnati Ohio native Adam Petersen. Originally a solo, loop-based songwriting effort from Petersen, A Delicate Motor now consists of drummer / producer Ben Sloan (WHY?, Lazy Heart, Naytronix), guitarist / bassist Stephen Patota (The Happy Maladies, Lazy Heart, Naytronix), vocalist Libby Landis, vocalist / guitarist Brianna Kelly (Soften) and vocalist / pianist Rachel Mousie. This ensemble released their latest full length, Fellover My Own, mid last year on SofaBurn Records.
In today’s TFN video premiere, you get to enjoy A Delicate Motor’s artistic vision in single “Man On Fire.” You can see how all of their talents join together to create their unified sound while still having a focus on individualized components. The track is a wave of note perfect intensity that has a multitude of sonic peaks. Before you check out the video make sure to read below what Petersen had to say about “Man On Fire.”
“Man On Fire derives from living experience, from inward turmoil. It is a sober acknowledgement of how raw emotional reaction can reveal the ugly shadow being within each of us. This piece reminds me to be patient and gentle with the shadow, the inner child, whom although he sometimes flares, needs to be held and loved. “I find it colder than a man on fire making stupid faces. Pardon my explicative guile, I’ll shut me down for a little while.” – Adam Petersen
If you like what hear make sure to head on over to SofaBurn and pick up a physical copy of Fellover My Own.
A Delicate Motor Website
A Delicate Motor Facebook
SofaBurn Records
Track Premiere: King Serpent – “Ohio Honey”
Today’s premiere track is from the Columbus, Ohio indie rock group King Serpent. The duo consists of guitarist Elizabeth Rasmussen and bassist Mathew Franklin, which both have been playing music live for 15+ years. King Serpent was formed in 2017 with the idea of creating something unique to both members experience which is why you will hear a drum backing track on “Ohio Honey.”
This debut single and band is best summed up by the group themselves: “We’re really excited to finally share a project we’ve been working on for almost two years now; it pays tribute to our rock ‘n roll roots while simultaneously shining a light on our unabashed love for the perfect pop song.” TFN could not have said it better!
Of course, when you spin todays premiere track, “Ohio Honey,” your focus will not be on the backing drums or newness of the group but on the fierce vocals of Rasmussen. Her vocal power is relentless as it cuts through King Serpent’s power riffs which just pulse. “Ohio Honey” is heavy rocker that will kick your weekend off right. Enjoy your Friday!
If you like what you hear today make sure to pick up the single and then keep a lookout for more new music from King Serpent soon. You can also catch them live if you are around the Columbus, Ohio area on October 20th when they play their debut show at Rumba Cafe.
King Serpent Website
King Serpent Facebook
Buy “Ohio Honey” Single
Track Premiere: Extra Arms – “Why I Run”
Today’s premiere track, “Why I Run,” is from Detroit, Michigan’s Extra Arms! The group is fronted by Ryan Allen of Thunderbirds Are Now! fame and … Read more
Video Premiere: Xuan – “We Were Just Talking”
Xuan (pronounced “Swan”) Nguyen is a singer/songwriter from Dallas, Texas. She grew up in the burbs of Big D but being the daughter of Vietnamese immigrants helped influence an exploring life move to Viet Nam where she hosted a TV show. She then traveled around Southeast Asia and Australia before making another move – this time to Ireland!
She started writing songs in Ireland but it was after she moved back home and connected with Salim Nourallah (producer Old 97s, The Damnwells, Rhett Miller) at an open mic that got things rolling. He invited her to record at his studio which turned out to be her debut, Have Some Fun.
Have Some Fun is not out till November 16th via Palo Santo Records but TFN is giving you a premiere look (and listen) with her new video for album track “We Were Just Talking.” The video follows Xuan in the development of a new relationship and shows how it is not always easy. I don’t want to ruin it but it does have a happy ending!
Beyond the fun video, Xuan’s infectious indie pop voice makes this upbeat song stick in your head with her Jay Som meets Juliana Hatfield type of delivery. Everything about this video and track will have you wanting to hear more so make sure you check out Xuan’s social media and pick up the record on November 16th!
Xuan Website
Xuan Facebook
Palo Santo Records
Track Premiere: The 1984 Draft – “Jan Kawolski”
Dayton, Ohio based indie quartet The 1984 Draft are set to release their new album, Makes Good Choices, via Poptek Records in August. Today, The … Read more
Premiere Friday Fire Track: No Name Hotel – “Parable”
Tristan marks the second EP release by No Name Hotel, the moniker of singer-songwriter, producer and multi-instrumentalist, Farahd Abdullah Wallizada. A first-generation American born of … Read more
Premiere Friday Fire Track: Ricky Hell & The Voidboys – “Friday Eyes”
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Track Premiere: Nathaniel Bellows – “How High”
For the past six years, published poet, novelist, visual artist, and musician, Nathaniel Bellows has been writing libretti for the composer Sarah Kirkland Snider. In … Read more
Track Premiere: The Captain Of Sorrow – “Siamese Scars”
Quiet can always be loud – it just matters how you tune in! That is the feeling that overtakes you in today’s premiere track from … Read more
Video Premiere: Romeo Dance Cheetah – “The Air Guitar Song”
At some point, we have all done it. A sweet rhythmic head toss, a powerful pelvic thrust, a double handed slide complete with a power chord strum in perfect synchronization. That is right – the AIR GUITAR!
Today’s video premiere of “The Air Guitar Song” from Romeo Dance Cheetah takes things to an entire different level because he is the real deal and the 2010 US National Champion of air guitar. In fact, the video today features some of the best air guitars in the world today, which hold multiple national and world titles. You want some official air guitar? Just watch the video now!
How do you achieve this guitar greatness?! Well, the World Air Guitar Competition is taking place this weekend in Oulu, Finland. Also, “The Air Guitar Song” video will be seen by all during the Oulu Finland Music Video Festival which runs in conjunction with the competition. It is going to be a great weekend!
Now, Romeo Dance Cheetah is not stopping with this video. He is launching his music career with the debut release of his comedy rock album, Magnificent Man on October 27th. Think Darkness drinks with Ween and then gets totally crazy with Tenacious D. Yep – that is Romeo Dance Cheetah!
Clearly, TFN wishes Romeo and all the competitors luck this weekend as the purpose of the Air Guitar World Championships is to promote world peace. According to the ideology of the Air Guitar – “Wars would end, climate change stop and all bad things disappear, if all the people in the world played the Air Guitar. This is why the whole universe is invited to play the Air Guitar for world peace at the end of the competition.”
With that said, TFN completely endorses giving it your best Hendrix, Prince or Slash right now. World peace and a Flying V can’t be stopped!
Romeo Dance Cheetah Website
Romeo Dance Cheetah Facebook
Air guitarists featured in the video:
Matt “Aristotle” Burns (USA) 2012, 2014, 2015, 2016 US Champ, 2016 World Champ
Kareel “Your Daddy” Blumenkrants (RUS) 2015 World Champ
Nanami “Seven Seas” Nagura (JPN) 2014 World Champ
Eric “Mean Melin” Melin (USA) 2013 World Champ
Justin “Nordic Thunder” Howard (USA) 2011 US Champ, 2012 World Champ
Craig “Hot Lixx Hulahan” Billmeier (USA) 2006, 2008 US Champ, 2008 World Champ
Zac “Mr.Magnet” Monro (GBR) 2001, 2002 World Champ
Nicole “Mom Jeans Jeanie” Sevcik 2017 National Champ
Jason “Lt. Facemelter” Farnan 2013 National Champ
Dan “Bjorn Turoque” Crane star of “Air Guitar Nation” the movie and host of the World Air Guitar Championships
Multiple air guitarists from the world-famous French Air Band “Airnadette”
Air guitarists from around the US, Taiwan, England, France, Japan, Russia…etc.
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