AMPED™ FEATURED ALBUM OF THE WEEK: girl in red/if i could make it go quiet

Like any country, Norway has always had many vital and exciting music scenes throughout the decades. While a majority of the artists have not achieved worldwide success, there have been quite a few that have managed to gain different levels of success outside of their homeland. The most commercially successful Norwegian band thus far is A-Ha, but other artists have earned much-deserved commercial and/or critical success including TNT, Bel Canto, Royksopp, Jan Garbarek, Terje Rypdal, [...]

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AMPED™ FEATURED ALBUM OF THE WEEK: DINOSAUR JR./SWEEP IT INTO SPACE

While other ground-breaking bands like Nirvana and Sonic Youth may have temporarily stolen the spotlight from them, Dinosaur Jr. have become one of the most important American Alternative Rock bands of all time. Originally formed in 1984, Dinosaur Jr. was comprised of J Mascis (guitar/vocals), Lou Barlow (bass/vocals), and Murph (drums). Initially known as Dinosaur, the trio released their self-titled debut album in 1985. Due to legal reasons – there was already a band called [...]

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AMPED™ FEATURED ALBUM OF THE WEEK: ESCAPE THE FATE/CHEMICAL WARFARE

Founded in Las Vegas, Nevada in 2004, Escape the Fate is a Metalcore band that has survived an ever-changing musical landscape and remain top of their game nearly 20 years since their formation. Initially featuring Ronnie Radke (vocals), Bryan Monte Money (guitar), Max Green (bass), and Robert Ortiz (drums), the band eventually added Carson Allen (keyboards) and Omar Espinoza (guitarist). The band began touring and recorded a demo, eventually landing a contract with Epitaph Records. [...]

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AMPED™ 2021 Issue 15 New Release Digital Magazine

New Releases From Japanese Breakfast Liz Phair Of Montreal Iggy Pop Patsy Cline

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AMPED™ 2021 Issue 14 New Release Digital Magazine

New Releases From Nick Cave & Warren Ellis Lou Barlow Still Wish You Were Here Daniel Johnston Shannon McNally

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AMPED™ 2021 Issue 13 New Release Digital Magazine

New Releases From Lambchop Chai Indigo Sparke James Brown Sid Vicious

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AMPED™ FEATURED ALBUM OF THE WEEK: CHRIS CAIN/RAISIN’ CAIN

Award-winning Blues guitarist Chris Cain grew up on the Blues. His father used to entertain Chris by telling him tales about growing up on Memphis’ historic Beale Street and constantly played the Blues in the Cain household. Attending his first B.B. King concert at the age of 3, Chris’ future was cemented in stone cold blues. Teaching himself to pay the guitar at the age of 8, he continually honed his craft and was already [...]

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AMPED™ FEATURED ALBUM OF THE WEEK: THE BEAT FARMERS/TALES OF THE NEW WEST (Deluxe)

Even if they may escape the prying eyes and ears of the rest of the world, every major city in the U.S. has a vibrant music scene. And San Diego, California is no different. While some think of San Diego as Los Angeles and Orange County’s precocious little brother (or sister), the talented musicians that have created and built the SD scene over the decades beg to differ. The city – and surrounding areas – [...]

By | April 2nd, 2021|News|Comments Off on AMPED™ FEATURED ALBUM OF THE WEEK: THE BEAT FARMERS/TALES OF THE NEW WEST (Deluxe)