AMPED™ FEATURED ALBUM OF THE WEEK: STEVE VAI PRESENTS VAI/GASH

Since he first came to prominence as a member of Frank Zappa’s band in the early 1980s, Steve Vai has become one of rock music’s most iconic guitarists. Initially a transcriptionist for Zappa, Steve Vai became a full-fledged member of Zappa’s band and played with Frank from 1980 until 1983. After leaving Zappa, Steve Vai set up his own studio and recorded his debut solo album, FLEX-ABLE, released in 1984. That same year, he replaced [...]

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AMPED™ 2023 Issue 9 New Release Digital Magazine

New Releases From Alfa Mist Angel Circle Jerks Just Like Heaven Mr. Big

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AMPED™ FEATURED ALBUM OF THE WEEK: BBNO$/BAG OR DIE

Rapper, singer, and songwriter bbno$ was born Alexander Gumuchian in Canada to an Armenian family. A back injury put an end to his dreams of being a professional swimmer, so, in 2014, he turned his attention to music. Initially, he focused on music production and rapping for his own enjoyment, but he got his friends involved and formed the Broke Boy Gang. The group gained a little traction with live performances and posting their music [...]

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AMPED™ FEATURED ALBUM OF THE WEEK: ANDY SHAUF/NORM

Born in Saskatchewan, Canada, singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Andy Shauf came to prominence with the released of his album, DARKER DAYS, in 2008. While he had spent his formative musical years as drummer of a Christian punk band, that album brought him to the attention of a much wider audience both inside and outside Canada. He followed that album with the EPs TOUR EP (2009), WAITING FOR THE SUN TO LEAVE (2010) and SAM JONES [...]

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AMPED™ 2023 Issue 8 New Release Digital Magazine

New Releases From Ann-Margret Fenne Lily The Vandals El Michels Affair & Black Thought The Dickies

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AMPED™ 2023 Issue 7 New Release Digital Magazine

New Releases From Robbie Fulks Danny Elfman Culture Club Wednesday Ohio Players

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AMPED™ 2023 Issue 6 New Release Digital Magazine

New Releases From The New Pornographers Circle Jerks Danzig David J Alberta Cross

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AMPED™ 2023 Issue 5 New Release Digital Magazine

New Releases From August Burns Red Danzig Iron & Wine David J UFO

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AMPED™ FEATURED ALBUM OF THE WEEK: MAGNOLIA RECORD CLUB PRESENTS: SPOTIFY SINGLES, VOL. 2

Founded by Nashville singer / songwriter Drew Holcomb, the Magnolia Record Club is a label that specializes in vinyl-only releases. With a motto that states “Curated by artists, not robots,” the label prides itself on the quality of their releases – from the music that flows between the grooves to the jackets and sleeves that embrace the vinyl itself. Drew Holcomb – who has been releasing a series of albums since 2005 - is best [...]

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