Mantis and the Prayer drop the new EP/Double AA Single titled ‘Murder Ballad and the Blue’. The first track, titled ‘I Know you’, is a sonically diverse yet subtle track with a somber vocal track coupled with layered guitar and an almost light orchestral with cinematic flare. Almost done in a way as to enhance the meaning of the lyrics, ‘I Know You’ is a melancholic soliloquy for the isolated.
‘Go Too Far’, while appearing more upbeat, is just as melancholic in emotion but from a different creative angle. With more of an upbeat demeanor, ‘Go Too Far’ achieves originality with subdued sound effects and an original chord progression that chugs away with the beat.
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About Mantis and the Prayer
Enigmatic Rock band Mantis and the Prayer are returning with a AA side single release, ‘Murder Ballad and the Blue’ which features the songs ‘I Know You’ and ‘Go Too Far’ which are written on themes of tragedy and disconnection. The EP juxtaposes the melancholy subject matter with Pop sensibilities and upbeat catchy rhythms. The vocals capture the drama and energy of Mantis and the Prayer, who cite Syd Barrett, Pink Floyd, and David Bowie as influences.
Always filling their songs with emotional storytelling, Mantis and the Prayer is a three-piece Rock band from Melbourne, Australia. Releasing their first album ‘Butterflies and Demons’ in 2016, they have since gone onto place their music on the soundtrack for the independent movie ‘Queen of Hollywood Blvd’ which was featured on the film festival circuit and had a cinematic release in Los Angeles. Characterized by delicate vocal harmonies and stinging guitars, Mantis and the Prayer present theatrical Rock that deals with themes of tragedy, triumph, love, and loss.
LINKS:
https://www.facebook.com/MantisAndThePrayer
https://twitter.com/TheMantisPrayer
https://www.instagram.com/mantisandtheprayer
https://open.spotify.com/artist/3LZeCFFqBGxsSWSs9J5jCN?si=cAkHBCoER_ekv876GZwmpQ
https://soundcloud.com/mantis-and-the-prayer
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Unveiled
‘Unveiled’ delves into the writing and recording process of the Beauty In Chaos album ‘Behind The Veil’. The documentary explores the decision to use an all female vocal lineup and the creative process involved with each of the artists. We also get first hand accounts from Grammy nominated producer Michael Rozon and the artists involved in the remixes.
‘Unveiled’ features insight and commentary from singers/songwriters Elena Alice Fossi (Kirlian Camera), Whitney Tai, Tish Ciravolo, Pinky Turzo (Silver Ghost Shimmer), Betsy Martin (Caterwaul, Purr Machine), and Cinthya Hussey, with remixes by Bentley Jones, Julian Shah-Tayler, Tim Palmer, Tommy Hatz, Michael Rozon, as well as those around and involved by the project.
‘Unveiled’ offers an intimate look at how Beauty In Chaos was able to create a cohesive and diverse album while also staying true to their mission statement. The album, ‘Behind The Veil’, features songs that are relevant, musically, socially, and spiritually in today’s world.
This new documentary will appeal to both musicians and music fans alike as well as open the eyes and ears of those looking for a more expansive and varied musical project.
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About Beauty In Chaos
Beauty in Chaos is the brainchild of guitarist Michael Ciravolo. The LA-based New Orleans native is also President of Schecter Guitar Research. Until launching BIC, Ciravolo was guitarist in Human Drama for 30 years and had also played live and recorded with Michael Aston’s Gene Loves Jezebel since 1998.
About GABB
GABB Design is a comprehensive branding studio offering services in graphic design, branding, audio-visual production, interior & exterior design consulting, photography, cinematography, copywriting, public relation services and various new media creation.
About Jammer Direct
Jammer Direct is a multi-platform and online promotional and media company that includes video, radio, and journalist entities in the form of the brands Jammer Direct, JammerStream Radio, Jammerzine, and the TV streaming service collectively known as Jammer Direct ON DEMAND (JDOD).
LINKS:
https://beautyinchaosmusic.com
https://jammer.direct/unveiled
https://jam2.me/unveiled
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An Exclusive Interview with Sa-Roc (The Week in #Indie Segment)
Jammerzine has an exclusive interview with rap pioneer Sa-Roc. This, to me, is one of those interviews that is a privilege to be a part of for the simple fact that talking with Sa-Roc becomes one of those situations where you walk away all the better because you learn something. For one, you learn that becoming famous, much less good doing what you want to do is more than just realizing the dream, its hard work and commitment.
Sa-Roc is the epitome of that and more. She took a vision and learned all of the logistics necessary to achieve and sustain that vision and she did that while finding her own voice. We learn that and more in this interview.
We also learn about her new upcoming album titled ‘The Sharecropper’s Daughter’, which releases on October 2nd. The album is 15 tracks of insight documenting renaissance, revolution, and revelation. We are living in the perfect age for this album.
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https://sa-roc.com
https://www.facebook.com/sarocthemc
https://twitter.com/sarocthemc
https://www.instagram.com/sarocthemc
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL_AA8JeDxiPa5cojhQHOPOnmZC_YRn70s
https://open.spotify.com/artist/2tjZzUU3KKhsxlmNjV3VZg?si=AbZr8vJ0RPyvKhbXZG9Pgw
https://soundcloud.com/sa-rocofficial
https://music.apple.com/us/artist/sa-roc/461801551 -
Jammerzine’s The Week in #Indie for 4/25/2022
In this Season 8 premiere we find the band Partisan return in triumphant form with a new single and video, ‘Animal’, plus an exclusive interview with frontman Stuart Armstrong. We also have exclusive interviews and new music with Animalweapon, Kate Cosentino, Tamar Berk, and Van Chamberlain. We also have new videos from The Mercy House, Lukas Rossi, Svvarm, and Cody Jasper.
About Partisan
Jammerzine has an exclusive interview with Stuart Armstrong from the band Partisan. Partisan are back with their first single in over a year titled ‘Animal’. And, to say the least, this is a clear evolution in the sound and future of the band musically and, as you will see in the interview, the start of the new Partisan.
In this interview, we talk with Stuart about the new single, as well as the video for ‘Animal’, which drops today as well as the future plan of all things Partisan. This is definitely a band to follow.
LINKS:
https://open.spotify.com/album/3zNHap1Yn9j3vM3wrp6tkp?si=rPmtZb8ISGGXYJgSWSfyZQ
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B09T6BJPV9/ref=dm_rwpmb_pur_lnd_albm_unrg
https://music.apple.com/us/album/animal/1611251457
https://music.youtube.com/watch?v=9y8T9U1rjPs&list=RDAMVM9y8T9U1rjPs
https://www.facebook.com/Partisan-360533304938173
https://www.instagram.com/wearepartisan
https://twitter.com/wearepartisanAbout Tamar Berk
Tamar Berk has released her long awaited album titled ‘Start at the End’ on jammerzine.com. And we also have the bonus of an exclusive interview with Tamar about the new album as well as a great conversation with a legend of an indie artist. Having just come fresh off the heels of the 31st Annual San Diego Music Awards as a multiple nominee, Tamar showcases a clear evolution of an album with ‘Start at the End’. I have no other way to say this than this is a beautiful album.
Done as a series of life-stories and as a therapeutic diary, Tamar makes each song a personal and relatable journey that we can all not only relate to, but learn from. And in this interview, we talk with Tamar about those life-stories and how they molded into what became a very personal and introspective set of songs.
LINKS:
https://tamarberk.bandcamp.com
https://www.facebook.com/TamarBerkMusic
https://soundcloud.com/tamar-berk
https://www.instagram.com/tamarberkmusic
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcWZ8eEq0W5bxexMyWRi6Kw
https://open.spotify.com/artist/2A3VeCpyVPOSRW4woZXt8qAbout Animalweapon
Jammerzine has an exclusive interview with Animalweapon (a.k.a. Patrick Cortes). today also sees the release of his new album titled ‘Set Of Constraints’. Animalweapon is more than an electronic based music project. It is an immersive experience for the senses. And, in this interview, we get a solid glimpse of how and why that came to be with Patrick’s insight on, not only his new album, but how his music came to be and how it is evolving.
We also get that glimpse into the mind behind the music and what drives and inspires him from music to movies to life and everything in between.
LINKS:
https://animalweapon.com
https://www.facebook.com/animalweapon
https://twitter.com/animalweapon
https://www.instagram.com/animalweaponAbout Kate Cosentino
Kate Cosentino has released her new single titled ‘I Don’t Know Where It Went Wrong’ and, in celebration of this release, we have an exclusive interview with Kate herself. And what an interview it is! More like a good conversation between old friends, imho. With this interview, we get a glimpse at, not only the artist, but mindful entrepreneur, social media star, and just all around good person and how she tackles the creative process and mix between business and art.
LINKS:
https://www.katecosentino.com
https://www.instagram.com/katemcosentino
https://www.tiktok.com/katemcosentino
https://www.facebook.com/katecosentinomusic
https://www.twitter.com/katemcosentino
https://www.youtube.com/k8thegreat13About Van Chamberlain
Jammerzine has an exclusive interview with Van Chamberlain. With their new album titled ‘In The Sun’ dropping today, we get a behind the scenes glimpse at the minds behind the magic behind the music. And today we talk with Van about this new album as well as how everything VC came to be and the recording process of this first full length album during COVID.
Recorded during the lockdown and released via Very Jazzed, ‘Into The Sun’ is a uniquely retro style of sound with hints of post-modern and smooth #indie rock. What I hear, that is totally signature, is the harmonic mix of the beautiful vocal mix and chord progressions via guitar. This gives such a blend of energy and inertia that one can’t help but crack a smile when listening. Think the vintage sound of 70’s AM radio hits with the fuel of MTV’s ‘120 Minutes’.
LINKS:
https://www.vanchamberlain.com
https://open.spotify.com/track/1sq4IoKOY4VpnF2MbToOLA?si=1858fb8ac41f47b5
https://vanchamberlain.bandcamp.com
https://twitter.com/vanchamberiain
https://www.facebook.com/vanchamberlainbandAbout The Mercy House
The Mercy House return with a dose of original music and visuals in the form of ‘Redemption’. As the elation wears off of me, I get giddy like a little girl as I watch this, for the first time. The music has an evolved sense of that hard edge, gritty, yet melodic sound that The Mercy House has peppered their fan base with for years, but, we also get that natural evolution from artists that know their music and progress as life happens.
LINKS:
https://www.facebook.com/themercyhouseband
https://www.instagram.com/themercyhousebandAbout Cody Jasper
Cody Jasper has today released his new video for the single titled ‘Disco Lemonade’. To be honest, if this song and video totally sucked, I would still give it a good review just for the sheer coolness of the titled. Lets be clear, however, this song and video kicks all the asses.
A total future classic. Just saying the name alone demands that first listen. Having said all that, holy shit this song is dripping with awesomesauce fresh out of SRV’s nutsack. And, if you don’t get that, just keep listening to this monster-track until you do. You will. Or you won’t. Doesn’t matter. Because with ‘Disco Lemonade’ we have that stuff. That certain something not released from that bottle of funk o’ magic since the last of the original delta blues bars was closed down and replaced with a Dave & Busters.
LINKS:
https://www.instagram.com/codyalanjasper
https://twitter.com/CodyJasperAbout Lukas Rossi
Lukas Rossi has released the video for his latest track titled ‘A Perfect World’, from his upcoming album to be released later this year. Lukas has come a long way from his ‘Rock Star: Supernova‘ days. A very long way. In fact, I would say he has long ago found his sound and established himself musically.
With ‘A Perfect World’, we get a continuation of Lukas as he delves deeper from life and those affecting his life with meaning in the music and soul in the lyrics. We have an artist with an introverted heart and that heart is on his sleeve. This is what makes music resonate with most of us. We relate. We ingest. We make the song a part of us. This, to me, is what Lukas will be remembered for. Let’s listen.
LINKS:
https://www.lukasrossimusic.com
https://www.facebook.com/LukasRossiOfficial
https://www.instagram.com/LukasRossiOfficial
https://www.youtube.com/OfficialLukasRossiAbout Svvarms
Svvarms (Swarms) has premiered their new video for the track titled ‘Oceans’, from their upcoming EP of the same name. Filling the headspace with imagination and originality, Svvarms gives an earnest performance in a stripped location that highlights the music in a pure and true atmosphere.
While atmospheric, ‘Oceans’ also gives a storybook feeling for the listener and an almost dreamlike state to absorb what you are hearing. Svvarms show, with ‘Oceans’ that simply being yourself, musically, can be the best way to showcase your music. Signature sounding from that first note, there is that certain something that endears this song, and in other ways, the band into your collection as well as your heart.
LINKS:
https://svvarms.com
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