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QSLehighValley: Mar. 3, 2016

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This week, we are joined by Joe Longo from Poconos-based band uMan ERA. Learn about the band’s process, its first two albums, and the work they’re doing on completing a new record this summer.

Plus, we speculate a bit on what the Foo Fighters’ “announcement” might be.

Track listing
REVEL 9 – All I’ve Become (Opening theme)
The Revere – The Portrait II
Duke Maroon – Heart Attack
uMan ERA – 3 Steps Back
uMan ERA – Apocalyptic Rock
JingerKroa – Coward
Shottarhymes – Make You Feel
Lauren Marsh – Wildfire

D.S. Bradford Launches Pre-Order For ‘Elemental Evolution’ EP

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March is coming in like a lion for rock artist D.S. Bradford as he launches his PledgeMusic Preorder campaign for his brand new “Elemental Evolution” EP release.

In January, Bradford released the title track from the upcoming five-track collection, a rousing rock song which is a story in and of itself. Fueled by the positive vibes and catchy songwriting, the media got behind the single, which has garnered positive reviews from critics and fans alike.

Recently, Bradford joined us on QSLehighValley where he revealed that the music for the EP is finished and that vocal tracking is next in the production phase. With finished artwork and two singles ahead of the forthcoming release, Bradford is looking to continue making a great impression with existing fans and new supporters.

D.S. Bradford is offering plenty of exciting exclusives to pledgers through his partnership with PledgeMusic that are accessible here, as well as insider updates along the way.

“This project means everything to me and I want to share it with all of you and have everyone be a part of this release. “Elemental Evolution” is about all of us, our future, and the things that are important to us in our lives,” Bradford said. “Your involvement with this project will not only give you one-of-a-kind items like artwork and CDs; it also is the epitome of what this EP is about: the message that we, in this world, can come together, be a part of something, and succeed.”

Pledgers and fans will join Bradford in achieving his goals during the recording process, to the mixing and mastering by Applehead Studios (Coheed and Cambria), up to the release of “Elemental Evolution” on CD and digital formats.

Join the “Elemental Evolution” on PledgeMusic, and check in with D.S. Bradford on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and the web for updates.

Beyond the Valley: About That Ayoinmotion Guy You Heard Yesterday…

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One of my favorite artists from The Quinn Spinn‘s previous run is New York-based hip hop artist Ayoinmotion. You may recognize that name, because you heard his song, “She’s Leaving” on yesterday’s episode.

I had the privilege of catching Ayo’s live show a couple years ago at Webster Hall, where he opened for Talib Kweli during the NY Loves J.Dilla Tribute Show. The man and his band can straight-up perform. They are among the most talented, engaging artists I’ve ever had the privilege of seeing live.

Ayo is also very globally-conscious. A native of Lagos, Nigeria, he also spent time Flint, Michigan before arriving to New York. In response to Flint’s recent water crisis, Ayoinmotion performed a benefit show a couple weeks ago, raising more than $500 for the children of Flint.

Below is a visual recap from Ayoinmotion’s Facebook page, which goes to show that indie artists can make a positive difference on the world they know.

The Quinn Spinn: Feb. 29, 2016

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It’s Leap Day, and an extra day means extra music! Enjoy tunes from Quinn Spinn artists old and new, and make the most of your extra day of 2016!

Track listing:
REVEL 9 – All I’ve Become (Opening theme)
REVEL 9 – The Good Fight
JingerKroa – Freedom
Second Player Score – Falling Forever
Julius – Sitting on a Ledge
AVYLON – Don’t Look Back
The Mink Stoles – Under the Sea
The Cassini Projekt – Neurotic Insomniac
Wind Cries Mary – The Journal
Brynn Stanley – Black and White
Ayoinmotion – She’s Leaving
Rod McCoy ft. Frank P – La$t Day

WATCH: John Scargall on PBS39 Steel Sessions

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On Thursday’s edition of QSLehighValley, we talked to John Scargall about his local appearance on PBS39’s Steel Sessions.

PBS39, based in Bethlehem, hosted ten tapings of Steel Sessions last August. Each episode features a half-hour of local, original music performed by artists from the Lehigh Valley and surrounding areas.

As a nice way to close out your Friday, we’ve included John’s episode of Steel Sessions for you to enjoy. If you want more, you can catch an episode of of Steel Sessions every Saturday night at 11 p.m., only on PBS39.

QSLehighValley: Feb. 25, 2016

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#GoodFriendoftheShow John Scargall joins us to talk about his album, “Breakthrough,” as well as his work with NASCAR and PBS39.

Track listing:
REVEL 9 – All I’ve Become (Opening theme)
uMan Era – Highlanders
Michael Meade – Relevant
John Scargall – Tearin’ Me U
John Scargall – Leave It on the Track
Audra McLaughlin – Tennessee Cowboy
Rofo Audio – Baggage
Reverse Order – Erase You

 

The Quinn Spinn: Feb. 22, 2016

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Today, we learn all about Audible Hustle with Rod McCoy, who discusses his new EP, “Smoke & Murals.”

Track listing:
REVEL 9 – All I’ve Become (Opening theme)
Whitney Peyton ft. Sounds – It’s All Good
Cee-Rock “The Fury” – Linden Boulez
Rod McCoy ft. Abib Jahleel, No Suh Foster, Truez & Candace K – Souls 4 $ale
Rod McCoy – Conquer the World
Phoenixxx – Burns
MM3 – Standing By the Window
Narrow Plains – I Should’ve Known

QSLehighValley: Feb. 18, 2016

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Philadelphia-based artist D.S. Bradford joins us on today’s show to talk about, among other things, his upcoming album, “Elemental Evolution.” Plus, we feature music from several winners of our recent ReverbNation campaign!

Track listing:
ThreatPoint – Devil You Know
Avi Wisnia – Sky Blue Sky
D.S. Bradford – Elemental Evolution
D.S. Bradford – Oceans
Michael Meade – Walkin’ That Line
Lauren Marsh – We Hit The Ground
The Wayside Shakeup – Stay Up

The Quinn Spinn: Feb. 15, 2016

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We are joined on Presidents Day by Marc Ambrosia, a South Jersey singer-songwriter who released his first full-length solo effort, “Footprints,” last fall. Hear all that Marc has to say about this great album!

Track listing:
REVEL 9 – All I’ve Become (Opening Theme)
Southern Storm – Where We’re Going
Stereo Treason – Fall In Line
Marc Ambrosia – Nineteen
Marc Ambrosia – Footprints
Leaders in the Clubhouse – Hater
Tormentor Bestial – Almost Human
Midnight Mob – Ghosts

Review: Midnight Mob – Honest Brutal Glorious EP

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Artist: Midnight Mob
Release: Honest Brutal Glorious
Release Date: March 25, 2016
Genre: Hard Rock

Midnight Mob is one of the most memorable hard rock acts to come out of the New York area in recent memory. The band’s unique talents in blending of so many different shades of rock – combined with one of the highest-energy live shows currently on the indie circuit – has always made it stand out among its contemporaries.

The band’s upcoming EP, “Honest Brutal Glorious,” is all three of those things. It is Midnight Mob at its purest and most unapologetic – that is to say, at its best.

Frontwoman Blackey Lor’s vocal performance on “Honest Brutal Glorious” is on-point across the board, and the record serves as a perfect example of what makes her one of the most versatile vocalists in indie rock. She can sing with soul, as she does on the EP’s spirited opening track, “Song for the Damned,” just as well as she delivers powerful angst on a song like “Run for Your Life.” Moreover, she makes it look and sound easy, projecting the convincing swagger that has become her calling card.

In its entirety, the band’s collective ability offers a listening experience that seamlessly demands a wide range of reactions from its fans. Certainly, there are some trademark headbangers on “Honest Brutal Glorious,” but the band doesn’t stop there. The dance rock flair of “Swing On” will surely have audiences stomping and clapping along during live shows, while “Stay,” the album’s stripped-down closing track, is as beautiful as it is haunting, as it tells the tale of a love lost.

“Honest Brutal Glorious” serves as a reminder of what hard rock can be when bands continue to push past old boundaries. Certainly, the members of Midnight Mob have no fear when it comes to challenging themselves, and their hard work pays off with an EP that will surely stand as one of the year’s best.

Track listing:
1. Song for the Damned
2. Run for Your Life
3. Ghosts
4. Black Mamba
5. Swing On
6. Stay

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