9/10 review of LEFT LANE CRUISER “Claw machine Wizard” from MAXIMUM VOLUME MUSIC

LLC’s earlier albums were pretty raw affairs and you could certainly imagine them in a sweaty roadhouse somewhere in the ‘States laying down a raucous groove. However on record the looseness of a live performance does not always translate and LLC have certainly overcome that issue with this latest collection. The songs are still catchy with plenty of great guitar licks and Freddie J IV has made an effort for his vocals to be a bit easier on the ear. The end result is an accomplished collection of 11 songs, which is probably their strongest release yet. – READ THE REVIEW HERE

☮GOSPELBEACH shares new song “Hangin’ On” via GLIDE MAGAZINE

Whereas the previous GospelbeacH was all about a California country rock sound, Rademaker and a newly configured band lineup are pursuing a sound that is more steeped in American roots and pop music on their sophomore album, Another Summer of Love, that’s out June 16th on Alive Naturalsound.

Today Glide Magazine is excited to premiere the tune “Hangin’ On”, an infectious power pop groover loaded with sunny harmonies, tambourine and exuberant guitar. If there is any song that will get you in the mood for another summer of love, this is it. – GLIDE MAGAZINE FEATURE HERE

★★★½ 3 and half stars review of LEFT LANE CRUISER “Claw Machine Wizard” from ALL MUSIC GUIDE

Claw Machine Wizard does sound just a bit less raunchy than their past few efforts, and contrary to expectations, that turns out to work in their favor. Don’t worry, this album is still industrial-strength stomp-down blues-rock, but Jason Davis’ engineering and mix add a bit more clarity to the group’s attack, and the result boasts a bit less grime and a bit more groove, which helps these tunes shake long and hard. The cleaner palette also gives Freddy J IV’s noisy guitar figures more space to strut their stuff, and brightens the snap of Pete Dio’s drumming. Davis’ guest keyboards boast a punch that kicks like a second guitar, and the band’s attack sounds leaner, tighter, and more muscular than it did on 2015’s Dirty Spliff Blues. None of these changes to the band’s attack are radical, but the details do make a difference, and taken together, they help make Claw Machine Wizard one of Left Lane Cruiser’s best albums to date. – REVIEW HERE

LEFT LANE CRUISER “Claw Machine Wizard” out on VINYL, CD DIGIPAK (with bonus track), and DIGITAL

Indiana’s trash-blues outfit is back with an album of high-energy R&B. “Claw Machine Wizard” is a return to the band’s two man format, and features corky barn burners like “Claw Machine Wizard” and “Booga Chaka”, alongside punked out blues numbers such as “Burn Em Brew” and “High Maintenance”. The album even includes a reggae-influenced ballad titled “Lay Down”, showing that the boys can step out of their comfort zone.

Headed by slide guitar extraordinaire Freddy J IV, and backed by drumming machine Pete Dio, Left Lane Cruiser has been making records for over a decade, and along with their music being featured in many hit television series such as Banshee, Breaking Bad, and Nashville, they have been receiving critical acclaim across the globe.

Stream ANDY GABBARD’S new single “Juice”!

Andy Gabbard is a singer/songwriter/multi­ instrumentalist from Dayton, Ohio, who plays with Buffalo Killers, a band that he founded with his brother Zachary. He is also a former member of Thee Shams, a garage rock band that he joined when he was seventeen.

Andy’s solo work has been compared to the usual suspects: Brian Wilson (who praised his recent EP of Beach Boys covers), Neil Young, Syd Barrett, The Beatles, and even Dinosaur Jr. and Nirvana. But his sophomore album Plenum Castle is a departure from the straight­forward fuzz pop of his debut effort Fluff (he actually performed all the instruments on that one). This new album goes deeper in the pop, playing with new sounds and styles, and showcasing a skillfulness in songwriting.

☮GOSPELPEACH premieres “Strange Days” video via AQUARIUM DRUNKARD

Aesthetically, what sets this one apart from their debut, Pacific Surf Line, is the sound: more 70’s FM rock than 60’s AM gold. Rademaker’s writing continues to evolve becoming tighter and poppier with a warmer more classic rock feel, nodding heavily towards early power poppers Cheap Trick, Big Star and fellow Floridian ex-pat Tom Petty. Not to worry, those sweet vocal harmonies are still there (along with the cascading guitar solos) but they are filled out with lush instrumentation from stalwarts guitarist Jason Soda and Jonny Niemanns. – AQUARIUM DRUNKARD

MARK PORCHOP HOLDER current US Tour Dates

May 12 @ Pauley’s Hotel – Albany, NY
May 13 @ The Anchor – Kingston, NY
May 17 @ Funk & Waffles – Syracuse, NY
May 18 @ Lake Drum Brewing Co. – Geneva, NY
May 19 @ Jimmy’s – Newport, RI
May 20 @ Olive’s – Nyack, NY
May 21 @ The Wherehouse – Newburgh, NY
May 24 @ The Basement – Nashville, TN
May 28 @ JJ’s Bohemia – Chattanooga, TN
May 29 @ Druid City Brewin – Tuscaloosa, AL
June 1 @ Sidetracks Music Hall – Huntsville, AL
June 2 @ The Thirsty Devil – Tupelo, MS
June 3-4 @ GoatFest! – Clarksdale, MS