Song of the Day: “Candy” by One Way Out

Posted on 07/06/2021 by Parklifer in Live Review, Local Spotlight and tagged DC, hard rock, One Way Out, proto-punk.

One Way Out (Photo by Carter Louthian)

Young DC rockers One Way Out recently released their third single of 2021 — “Candy,” off of their freshly announced sophomore album The Sun, The Moon, The Truth, out Aug. 20.

Song of the Day: “I’m in Heaven” by Andrew WK

Posted on 05/06/2021 by Parklifer in Preview and tagged Andrew WK, hard rock, heavy metal, Michigan, Song of the Day.

Andrew WK (Photo courtesy Napalm Records)

Hark, disciples of partying — the long wait is finally over! Napalm Records and Andrew WK are thrilled to announce the impending release of the iconic Party God’s fifth full-length studio rock album, God Is Partying. The long-awaited nine track opus of maximalist rock grandeur is set for release on Sept. 10.

Today, audiences can experience another early serving from the album, in the form of Andrew WK’s latest single, the structurally unconventional and atmospherically unnerving, “I’m in Heaven”, alongside an equally idiosyncratic new music video.

Interview: Myles Kennedy (New Album: The Ides of March)

Posted on 05/04/2021 by Chris R. Smyth in Interview and tagged Alter Bridge, blues, hard rock, Interview, Myles Kennedy, Myles Kennedy and the Conspirators, Washington.

Myles Kennedy performs at the Baltimore Soundstage on May 16, 2018. (Photo by Chris Smyth)

As the United States continues its process of opening back up and getting back to normal, the world of music is working to do much of the same. Records are being released and tours are starting back up. What had grinded to a halt is moving once again.

But in the downtime without live music, many musicians used that time to write and record new music. That includes Alter Bridge — and Slash featuring Myles Kennedy and the Conspirators — frontman Myles Kennedy, who will release his second solo record, The Ides of March, on May 14. In a conversation with Parklife DC’s Chris Smyth, Myles discusses the process of creating his new record, what a return to the stage will look like for him, plus what lies ahead for both of his bands.

Interview: John Notto and Justin Smolian of Dirty Honey (New Album: Dirty Honey)

Posted on 04/12/2021 by Chris R. Smyth in Interview and tagged California, Dirty Honey, hard rock, Interview, Los Angeles.

After garnering national acclaim off of their 2019 EP, hard rock band Dirty Honey are finally set to release their first full-length album on April 23. Originally scheduled to record the album in Australia in the spring of 2020, Dirty Honey were forced to put their plans on hold after the travel restrictions were implemented due to Covid-19.

In a conversation with Parklife DC’s Chris Smyth, Dirty Honey guitarist John Notto and bassist Justin Smolian explained how the forced downtime actually helped them become a better band, and in turn allowed them to create a better record. The pair spoke about the entire preproduction and recording process, which famous musician was recording in the studio beside them, and their plans for potential upcoming tours.

Song of the Day: “The Ides of March” by Myles Kennedy

Posted on 03/23/2021 by Parklifer in Preview and tagged Alter Bridge, Boston, glam, hard rock, Massachusetts, Myles Kennedy, Song of the Day.

Myles Kennedy (Photo by Chuck Brueckmann)

Building upon the excitement from the announcement of his sophomore album The Ides of March, Myles Kennedy shares its title track to the masses.

“The Ides Of March” is the longest song on the album clocking in at 7:39 and showcases the musicianship of Myles and cohorts — longtime friend and drummer Zia Uddin and bassist/manager Tim Tournier. The band stretch out musically as Myles sings an ominous warning “beware the ides of March.”

Song of the Day: “Red” by One Way Out

Posted on 03/12/2021 by Parklifer in Local Spotlight, Preview and tagged blues rock, DC, hard rock, One Way Out, Song of the Day.

One Way Out (Photo by Carter Louthian)

Today, young DC rockers One Way Out release their second single of 2021, “Red.” Written in the early weeks of the COVID-19 pandemic, the single tackles topics that confronted many during the lockdown such as uncertainty, isolation, and self-reflection.

Song of the Day: “Babalon” by Andrew WK

Posted on 02/17/2021 by Parklifer in Preview and tagged Andrew WK, hard rock, heavy metal, Michigan, Song of the Day.

Andrew WK (Photo by Michael RC)

At the beginning of February 2021, Napalm Records and the inimitable God of Partying, Andrew WK, announced the impending release of a massive new single, “Babalon” — and today, that new single is officially released and available worldwide with an accompanying music video.

Video Interview: One Way Out (New Single: “Black Lungs (and a Broken Heart)”)

Posted on 01/11/2021 by Mickey McCarter in Interview, Local Spotlight and tagged DC, hard rock, Interview, One Way Out, psychedelic.

One Way Out (Photo by Carter Louthian)

One Way Out recently released “Black Lungs (and a Broken Heart),” the latest single from their upcoming album, and the gents took the time to chat with Parklife DC’s Mickey McCarter about their new music, their methods, and their 2021 Wammie nominations!

Livestream Preview: Badflower @ Veeps, 12/13/20

Posted on 12/09/2020 by Parklifer in Preview and tagged Badflower, California, hard rock, livestream, Los Angeles, post-grunge, Veeps.

Badflower (Photo by Jordan Wolfbaur)

Primal and passionate, Badflower frontman Josh Katz transforms as he steps up to the microphone. The unmitigated kind of catharsis fueled by emotion and unfiltered intensity offers an awakening to the mind and body as audiences wholly experience the band’s palpable energy.

See Josh and the rest of the band in a livestream via Veeps on Monday, Dec. 13, as they declare, #ChristmasIsCancelled