Our first-ever local podcast hits the internet with The Revere, who come on the show to discuss their latest concept album, “Behold, the Sea Itself!”
Track listing:
REVEL 9 – All I’ve Become
Duke Maroon – The Man Who Laughs
The Band of Rivals – Ghosts of You
The Revere – Behold, the Sea Itself
The Revere – Down at the Water’s End
Meghan Cary – Building This House
John Scargall – Live Out Loud
Whitney Peyton ft. Sounds – It’s All Good
The Quinn Spinn is back! Joining us to begin the new era is #GoodFriendoftheShow DJ Pearlman of Long Island hard rock band, REVEL 9!
Track listing:
REVEL 9 – All I’ve Become (Opening theme)
The Everglows – Two Minute Hero
Second Player Score – Demon’s Kiss
REVEL 9 – Quietmind
REVEL 9 – What It Is
Jupiter in Velvet – The World Didn’t Start With U
Curtis Pacheco – Area 51
In This Mode & Meter Bridge – The Squad
Catch DJ Pearlman of REVEL 9 on The Quinn Spinn‘s return episode this Mon., Feb. 1 on SoundCloud and iTunes!
Artist: REVEL 9
Album: The Reality Crush (LISTEN)
Release Date: Oct. 30, 2015
Genre: Hard Rock
Long Island-based hard rockers REVEL 9 have developed a signature sound over the years; one that features pensive – sometimes brooding – lyrics with heavy instrumentals. That sound has evolved a step further on the band’s latest release, “The Reality Crush.”
Frontman DJ Pearlman has made strides as a vocalist from 2011’s “The Razorblade Diaries.” Pearlman’s ability to convey emotion – you can sense his anguish right away on a track like “Senseless Tragedy” – brings the listener in to hang on his every word he sings. Pearlman combines thoughtful lyrics, good vocal range and pointed delivery, making him a force to be reckoned with on “The Reality Crush.”
Musically, it is apparent that the band challenged itself on “The Reality Crush.” Album closer “Say” features hard rock chords over jazz rhythms, making it an intriguing listen for rock fans and music theory aficionados alike. Meanwhile, “Wailo” features tricky vocal rhythms over a dark tone set by the song’s bass intro, and is among REVEL 9’s finest work so far. “Quietmind” also sees the band pushing past old boundaries by featuring Raiana from KHz, who offers a soulful female vocal element to the band’s sound.
After listening through “The Reality Crush,” it is easy to understand just why REVEL 9 has an increasing number of hard rock fans excited. Their music is equal parts catchy and aggressive, and “The Reality Crush” establishes them further as a band with the power and ability to appeal to the masses.
Here at Lehigh Valley Underground, we want to make sure you’re supporting and catching the very best independent music eastern Pennsylvania has to offer. That’s why, every Monday, we’ll help you make plans by keeping you abreast of the…
Thurs., Jan. 21
The Originals Music Series
Venue: Chicago Restaurant, 1179 Airport Road, Allentown, PA
Description: The Fyre & Ice Show on Neue Regel Radio presents a weekly showcase featuring some of the best independent artists from the Lehigh Valley and beyond.
Fri., Jan. 22
The Groove Merchants
Venue: The Funhouse, 5 E. 4th St., Bethlehem, PA
Description: Blues rockers The Groove Merchants bring their high-energy tunes to downtown Bethlehem.
Sat., Jan. 23
REVEL 9, Audio Impulse & Midnight Mob
Venue: Connie’s Ric Rac, 1132 S. 9th St., Philadelphia, PA
Description: Hard rock titans of the indie world descend onto Philadelphia for an intense, high-octane night!
Want to see your upcoming shows featured here? Email us at lehighvalleyunderground@gmail.com.
With Launch Day of Lehigh Valley Underground in full swing, that means we are just two weeks away from the beginning of the next chapter of The Quinn Spinn, the Official Podcast of Lehigh Valley Underground.
The Quinn Spinn will feature two brand new, hour-long indie music podcasts every week on SoundCloud, iTunes, and here on Lehigh Valley Underground beginning February 1. The “worldwide” show, premiering every Monday, will feature artists, interviews and topics from anywhere.
Episode #1 of the new Quinn Spinn (Feb. 1) will feature Good Friend of the Show DJ Pearlman of Long Island-based hard rock band REVEL 9. In addition, other artists featured on the return episode will include:
The Everglows (via Factory Fast Records)
Second Player Score
Jupiter in Velvet
Curtis Pacheco (via Factory Fast Records)
In This Mode (w/ Meter Bridge)
On Thursdays, get ready for QSLehighValley, which will put the emphasis on artists from eastern Pennsylvania and the surrounding area. QSLehighValley looks to support our local music scene, while giving artists nearby to us the opportunity to be heard in front of an unlimited audience.
The first episode of QSLehighValley will go live on Thurs., Feb. 4 and feature The Revere, a rock band out of nearby Doylestown whom we accepted via our ongoing ReverbNation submission campaign. Their great music will be accompanied by that of other regional artists, including:
The Band of Rivals
John Scargall
Meghan Cary
Duke Maroon
Whitney Peyton
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