Tag Archives: United States
JOANovARC
JOANovARC are an all-female hard rock group from Shefford in the United Kingdom. The band has a live-wire sound that’s been inspired by a steady diet of classic rock records by bands like Joan Jett, Led Zeppelin, AC/DC, Motorhead, Kings of Leon, and the Read More
Still the Sky’s Limit
Hailing from Fullerton, CA just outside of Los Angeles, Still the Sky’s Limit are an indie/alt trio with catchy original numbers and a hard-edged sound. With emotively charged lyrics and an energy-laden rock sound, the band has released an EP called Legacy that was produced by Erik Ron, a producer who’s previously worked on projects for the likes of Panic at the Disco. More recently, STSL put out a full-length album entitled Why Not? Check out Still the Sky’s Limit’s official video for “Barbados.”
Sunshine Riot
Alt-rock quartet Sunshine Riot have a country influenced sound that they rather aptly describe as “something like Johnny Cash meets Kurt Cobain.” The Boston, Mass outfit has toured all over the country, developing a live show that teams with searing music and incredible energy. They’ve also managed to garner favorable press everywhere from Nashville to NYC and have recently put their album “A Fresh Bottle & A Brand New Day” out on… Read More
New Year’s Eve: Vintage Trouble at the Roxy in LA
Rock-soul sensations cap off a breakout year with a NYE gig at the legendary Roxy on the Sunset Strip
By Alex Baker
At GSTV we’ve always got our ear to the ground for the hottest emerging bands. One of the best we’ve heard in a long while is Los Angeles’ own Vintage Trouble.
It’s been less than two years ago since we first filmed… Read More
Slade’s “Merry Xmas Everybody”
Legendary British glam rockers produce a true Christmas rock classic
By Alex Baker
In the United States, British glitter rockers Slade were best known for producing stomping glam rock hits like “Mama Weer All Crazee Now” and the original version of “Cum on Feel the Noize.”
However in Britain, where glam rock dominated the charts… Read More
Holiday Gift Tip: Pigtronix FAT Drive Pedal
Analog tube overdrive sound comes in cool retro stompbox
By Alex Baker
Looking for that perfect holiday gift for the guitarist who has everything? Maybe you should consider the FAT Drive Pedal from Pigtronix.
If you’re looking for classically overdriven blues guitar tone with rich saturation and an abundance of analog warmth (and who doesn’t like analog warmth at the holidays?) this is a great pedal for you. Pigtronix take a futuristic approach to analog and the FAT Drive features multiple… Read More
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