What began as a remote recording project between friends in early 2013 has morphed into the Phoenix-based dance rock band Harper and the Moths. On July 5th, the quartet will release their debut album Dark Enough To Dance, 12 tracks that deliver glittery, all-night anthems with infusions of new-wave and post-punk.
Vocalist Harper Lines and his “Moths” (who just so happen to have an affinity for staying up late), began work on the album after Lines went through the downward spiral of a serious relationship ending. When things got ugly, the fallout became his inspiration, and his outlet was music. The first single “Your Love” was written to provide closure to anyone who is at the end of a relationship, struggling to see their inner light.
“I wanted to create a pop song that addresses the audience when they’re feeling like they aren’t enough or don’t have the strength to make a difficult but necessary decision,” says Lines.
“Your Love” was released on June 4th with an impressive 360° music video. Taken in two separate takes, Harper and the Moths and several friends & dancers, transport the viewer through a fully-immersive, changing party scene. The viewer can follow whichever character they like through the whole thing and watch again for special Easter eggs.
Harper and the Moths have released three EP’s and a number of singles. Songs like “Walking Through Fire,” “Lose My Touch,” and a cover of Rockwell’s “Somebody’s Watching Me,” continue to be Arizona radio, Spotify playlist, and Soundcloud favorites.
On Dark Enough To Dance, the band recruited the talents of recording engineer, Jeremy Parker (Evanescence, Godsmack), and producer duo ESCQ (Cutcraft Music Group). What came together in various sessions over another 6 months has resulted in a great soundtrack to dance away any future heartaches.
“Harper and the Moths bring dance club energy into their vibrant synth pop and the vocal harmonies on this new single will have you ready to join the singalong whether in your car, at a bar, or just jamming out in the privacy of your own home.”
– YabYum Music“Beautifully captivating and playful in the melody, seasoned with nice brass.”
– PopMuzick“Harper and the Moths have got a plan and it has nothing to do with being confounding or bland”
– Glide Magazine“the full-throated falsetto of Harper Lines that makes everything seem like an all-night party machine”
– AZ Central
LINKS:
https://instagram.com/harperandthemoths
https://facebook.com/harperandthemoths
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Joe Deninzon & Stratospheerius – Hysteria
‘Hysteria’ is a Wagnerian/Queen-esque cover of Muse’s 2003 hit. The song is going to be on the upcoming Stratospheerius album, ‘Guilty Of Innocence’, out September 29 on Melodic Revolution Records, the leading North American progressive rock record label. Directed by musician Dave Milone (of the band Radio 4), the video for ‘Hysteria’ features a dramatic performance of the band punctuated with explosions. Deninzon says the explosions represent “Someone who has had enough! Feeling hopeless frustration with the current state of the world, breaking out of a bad relationship, or someone held back from their dreams and ambitions, a prisoner in their mind or in a literal sense…or both!”
Joe is a huge Muse and Queen fan, and pays tribute to both bands in their version of this song, “The original was so perfect that we wanted to reimagine the song entirely!” The single features singer Melanie Mitrano, the first time Stratospheerius has ever had an operatic soprano guesting on any of their recordings.
Fusing influences by artists as diverse as Tool, Tom Morello, Jean-Luc Ponty, and Jack Bruce, Joe Deninzon & Stratospheerius are contenders for being the biggest deal in prog that you’ve never heard! Writes Cleveland.com’s Peter Chakerian, “He may not be a ‘household name’ (yet) but he’s kind of a big deal.” Adds Progressive Rock Central’s Angel Romero, the group “combines solid songwriting and tradition with extraordinary electric violin work and the sounds of the future.”
Special guests on ‘Guilty Of Innocence’ include guitarist Alex Skolnick (Testament, TSO), keyboardist Rave Tesar (Renaissance), and vocalist/guitarist Randy McStine (The Fringe, Stu Hamm).
Joe Deninzon-electric violin/lead vocals/mandolin
Aurelien Budynek-guitar/backup vocals
Jamie bishop-bass/backup vocals
Lucianna Padmore-drumsLINKS:
http://stratospheerius.com
https://www.facebook.com/stratospheerius
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Red Queen – Insidious
Las Vegas-based Hard Rock / Metal band Red Queen have released the official music video for “Insidious,” off of their debut EP Star Blood. Released in 2016, Star Blood and was written, produced, and recorded by Elena Vladi and Patrick Crisci.
“Insidious,” was directed by Elena Vladi, Co-Directed by Patrick Crisci, filmed by Patrick Crisci, Vicente Cordero, and edited by Patrick Crisci of www.harshworldstudio.com.
Red Queen is a Hard Rock / Metal band from Hollywood CA consisting of Elena Vladi (Vocals,Keys/Synths) & Patrick Crisci(Guitars,Bass,Key/Synth,Drums), the two masterminds behind this project.
The rest of the live band members: Red Queen refers to them as The Phantoms. You can get a glimpse of the Red Queen Phantoms in the brand new music video for “Insidious”.
Red Queen released it’s first single “Naked” in January of 2016 and their debut EP ‘Star Blood’ was released on all major online retailers in April 2016. The ‘Star Blood’ EP was recorded and produced by Patrick Crisci of Red Queen at his home studio in Las Vegas, NV.
The ‘Star Blood’ EP featured 3 new songs from Red Queen titled, “Naked” “Insidious” and “Alchemy” and two old songs from Elena Vladi’s former band, Demona Mortiss.
The old songs featured were re-recorded versions of “Star Ruby” and “Asyphyx” originally written and recorded in 2011 & published on iTunes in 2013 with a music video for “Asyphyx” released in December 2014.
Red Queen is currently an independent, self managed, and self produced band. Red Queen is working hard to create new music and an amazing live show. Be on the lookout for a full length album, new music videos, merch, and tour dates in 2017.
Video Credits:
Wardrobe, Props, Staging and MakeUp by ElenaVladi.com
Silver Suit by www.DeadLotusCouture.com
Necklace & Rings: VladiShop.com
Extra Featured Ring: 3Rexes.com
Guest appearence: Austin After Dark
Special Thanks to: MaddoxLeatherDesign.com / Elwood Studio RetalsLINKS:
http://redqueenband.com
https://www.facebook.com/redqueenofficial
https://www.instagram.com/elenavladi
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC76DM8JibswEL_EcHhmQU6w -
Bite Me Bambi – Hot Lava
Bite Me Bambi brings sounds reminiscent of British 2 Tone and 3rd wave ska into the 21st century. With energetic songs and masterful musicianship, BMB gets the crowd on their feet and dancing. Comprised of members from some of your favorite ska bands (My Superhero, Save Ferris, Starpool), this new group breathes fresh life to a genre that may have originated in Jamaica, and honed in Britain, but was perfected in the haze, blight, glamour, and beauty of Southern California.
About ‘Hot Lava’
Orange County, CA ska/pop/punk 7-piece Bite Me Bambi is the next band poised to help usher in a new wave of the beloved yet often maligned genre.
Fronted by talented singer and superstar-in-the-making, Tahlena Chikami (who also moonlights as an actor and has appeared on shows like Parks and Recreation, Gilmore Girls, etc.), Bite Me Bambi sports a killer OC ska/punk pedigree, with other members, have played in bands such as My Superhero, Save Ferris, and Starpool.
Through steady gigging and raucous shows supporting such legends as The Selecter, Fishbone, Reel Big Fish, Mad Caddies, The Toasters and more, Bite Me Bambi’s popularity continues to rise.
The clip was directed by Chris Graue of The Maxies, Suburban Legends, The 131ers and stars Megan Berndt and Vincent Del Rio.
LINKS:
https://instagram.com/bitemebambi
https://facebook.com/BMBSkaBand
https://youtube.com/channel/UCbqBe668vbrZKd65rfzK81A