Fans may not be familiar with King Mud yet, but it’s the project of rockers Van Campbell of Black Diamond Heavies and Freddy J IV of Left Lane Cruiser. The duo are joined by Parker Griggs of Radio Moscow to round out the lineup for their upcoming album Victory Motel Sessions. which was created in a rapidfire session in Los Angeles. The band’s crunchy chords and sound that’s deep rooted in blues rock can be heard on the song we’re premiering today in the form of “Back It Up.” – PURE VOLUME HERE
Gospelbeach is simultaneously a brand new band and a veteran band. They’re helmed by Brent Rademaker who fronts Beachwood Sparks and features battle- tested folk like guitarist Neal Casal, amongst others. Their debut album Pacific Surf Line has the feel of guys playing the music they want to play and having a blast doing it. Between the band members’ musical history, their band name and the album’s title and cover art, you kinda get the idea: this release is a whole lotta fun 70’s California FM rock with healthy dollops of folk, country and psychedelic. A perfect dose of musical sunshine for these dark days of winter. – Aaron “Neddy” Stein / JAMBASE
The greatest feature of Below the Belt is the overriding spirit of wildness that can’t be tamed and that James Leg exudes with his very breath. Part Howlin’ Wolf, part Iggy Pop, he’s the new standard-bearer for the rebels, the new punk in a land of posers. – Read the whole review in ELMORE MAGAZINE
February 11 @ Kings Arms Hotel — Auckland, New Zealand
February 12 @ Bodega Bar — Wellington, New Zealand
February 13 @ Cherry Bar — Melbourne, Australia
February 14 @ Cherry Bar — Melbourne, Australia
February 15 @ Newtown Social Club — Sydney, Australia
February 17 @ Crowbar — Brisbane, Australia
February 18 @ New Town Social Club — Sydney, Australia
February 19 @ Transit bar — Canberra, Australia
February 20 @ Rolling Thunder Festival — Victoria, Australia
February 20 @ Yours and Owls — Wollongong, Australia