Listen here Valentine’s Day, a time to celebrate love in all of its forms—even the darker side that takes you straight to your feels. That’s what you get when you listen to Phoenix, Arizona-based, alternative rock band Turn Zero’s latest single, ‘Petty’. We all feel for a relationship where something didn’t quite work out, and you wish you could walk in their shoes and try to understand how the other person lives while knowing what they left behind. This emotion-driven song crescendos with a beautiful duet between lead vocalist Emily Grieve and Love Like Fiction’s vocalist Nick Barker. ‘Petty’ is a ballad / bop about the slow demise of a relationship between two unfaithful lovers who become dramatically different to each other. The song is broken up by an amazing guitar solo by John Curtis-Sanchez which tugs at the feels even further. Accentuated by Branden Mosley, this guitar solo comes at the perfect time in the song’s structure. Meanwhile, bassist Ash Hendrickson weaves dreamy, rhythmic bass lines with the consistent, powerful drumming from Ben Palmer. Overall, the song communicates a “love-stalgic” expression of what it’s like to be with someone, have them leave, and then wonder what could have gone differently. Fresh off the bands’ first release with 80/20 Records in November, Turn Zero has kept it fresh, and kept it real. After performing at the Ultimate Ear booth at NAMM in January, and an upcoming this local Phoenix band is on its way to becoming a household name. Continuing to use their emotions as a driver, this newcomer surges forward with passion and fearlessness; and we can’t wait to hear...
Extremely excited to have Alt-Pop artist Gabe Kubanda a part of the 80/20 family! You can check him out here. And yes, that means new music from Gabe soon. About Gabe: Gabe Kubanda is an alt-pop artist and co-creator of the Epic Proportions Tour, a tour that builds organic fanbases for up and coming artists by bringing them out on the road with Gabe for a concert experience they’ll never forget! Gabe and EPIC provide concerts for the military and colleges, and their nonprofit “EduMusication” program promotes music education in schools via lectures and workshops. Starting in 2011, EPIC hit the road with an old school bus powered by used vegetable oil. They have since performed 700+ concerts on 23 jaunts in the US, Australia, and Europe. Multiple performances on Vans Warped Tour, Summerfest, and media recognition have cemented his distinction in the music scene, as well as being a guest performer on many morning tv shows. His music videos have been featured in thousands of retail outlets such as Journeys stores nationwide. He regularly speaks at music conferences (NAMM, SXSW, CMJ, MIDEM). As a cast member on VH1’s “Rock N’ Roll Fantasy Camp” reality show, Gabe had the opportunity to collaborate with legends such as Du McKagan (Guns N’ Roses), Paul Stanley (KISS), Eddie Kramer, Phil Collen (Def Leppard), producer Mark Hudson (Beatles, Aerosmith) and Sammy Hagar. Catch Gabe on his upcoming EPIC Spring Tour (March 15th-April 30th), SXSW, Great Escape Festival, and the EPIC Fall UK...
We were incredibly fortunate to have the most presence at NAMM this year than ever. Our leader Mike spoke on Brand Endorsements with panelists representing brands such as Gibson. The team had a blast going through the halls and several of our artists performed at booths as well as two official NAMM stages. Thank you so much NAMM, Ultimate Ears, Blue Microphone, and our amazing partner Westone! Here are the highlights. Bear Ghost performing on official Yamaha Main Stage Promise to Myself performing on official Marriott stage Turn Zero performing at Ultimate Ears / Blue Microphone booth Promise to Myself performing at Westone booth Mike speaking on Brand Endorsements...
Listen Here Coming off of their NAMM performance on the Yamaha main stage, Adventure / Alt Rock band Bear Ghost releases new single ‘Sirens’ which has been featured on the ‘All New Rock’ Spotify playlist. Bear Ghost’s story telling / circus-esque musical style has had a growing impact impact on fans of The Dear Hunter, Coheed & Cambria, Clutch and Muse. Credits: Artwork by: Mattx Presents Written by: Bear Ghost Produced by: Bear Ghost Studio: Premier Studios Mixing: Jeremy Parker @ Premier Studios Mastering: Dan Shike @ Tone and Volume Mastering Website: bearghost.com Performers: Ryan Abel, Andrew Heath, Myke Buttons Roa Lyrics: I count the time I’ve pissed away in hiding And I count on finding solace in their song But in pacing through these halls Digging nails in to the walls I’ve grown tired of their prying eyes a-spyin’ They say the life you got is what you make it But I’ve starved myself in comfort for too long I’m invigored with a drive A crusade to feel alive So let’s bounce before they wake up and they find me Grab your bootstraps, boys Buckle up And we out on the loose (You can’t escape us! Nah, we c-c-comin’ for ya) Got my two step Winning grin My finger guns are ready to shoot (Ooh wah wah wah-ooh, wah wah oohwah) I’m gonna dance all night I got a hankerin’ to shake off some blues (You done a bunk, we’ll get you, boo) At first I find the atmosphere delicious As I join them in their jaunty jamboree...
Fresh off the release of their new single, Promise to Myself drops the super-fun music video for ‘Circles’. You can check out the premiere with an interview of the band on VENTS Magazine here. You can also stream the single on Spotify here and everywhere here. -PRESS RELEASE- Alt Pop Punk group Promise to Myself releases music video to their single ‘Circles’. Premiered on VENTS Magazine, the video is “reminiscent of late 90s/early 00s videos that sees the band having a blast while performing, but also around a carousel.” – RJ Frometa (VENTS Magazine) Directed by Antonio Smith-Plata, the video showcases the band having fun at the amusement park Castles N Coasters in Phoenix, AZ with youthful tones to make you remember earlier days. In contrast to the meaning of the single, trying to make things work no matter what happens in your life but doesn’t always work in your favor no matter how badly you want them too, causing life to go in vicious circles. ‘Circles’ music video release follows the announcement of Promise to Myself opening for Drake Bell at Mesa Amphitheatre and an official performance at The NAMM Show in 2020. Promise To Myself is a Alt Pop-Punk Alternative band from Phoenix, AZ. Their fun and creative energy can be described as if Fall Out Boy, All Time Low, and Waterparks had a fight to the death in a game of dodgeball, and the winner end up being Big Time Rush. Inspired by “Dial Tones” from As It Is; the band was formed by Karl Nagy (Lead Vocals and Bass), Brad Stockton (Lead Guitar), Zack...
If the name Turn Zero doesn’t sound familiar to you, believe us when we say that you soon will. The up and coming rock group has dropped their debut single ‘Animal’ and they’ve made it clear that they’re here to dominate the Alt-Rock scene. With infectious hooks and lyrics that resonate deep within their core, Turn Zero has made a strong statement with their debut song and we can’t wait to hear what comes next from them! Check out the single on Spotify here and everywhere here. -PRESS RELEASE- Up and coming Alt-Rock band Turn Zero releases new single ‘Animal’. Founded by Emily Grieve and John Curtis Sanchez, Turn Zero is a mix between Tonight Alive and early Paramore. Lead singer Emily Grieve was a ranked Pokemon player, competing in official tournaments throughout the U.S. and Canada. In both the TCG (Trading Card Game) and video game she has won in several cities and states, as well as placing in Worlds. In fact, the band name has a little bit of history behind it. Turn Zero refers to competitive card games when time is called to end the match and the player that is in the middle of their turn is considered “turn zero”. The significance lies in the fact that the members have been each pursuing music in different ways over the years and when they all came together it just clicked. It was the beginning of the end of a chapter, and they’re one step closer to winning, or should I say, achieving their dreams. Turn Zero will be opening for Drake Bell at Mesa Amphitheatre on March 7th, 2020....
Alt Pop Punk band Promise To Myself just dropped their brand new single ‘Circles’ and it’s just as infectious as you’d expect any other pop-punk track to be. With nostalgic riffs and a chorus that’s bound to stay stuck on repeat in your head after the first listen. Stream and buy Circles on all digital platforms and stay connected with the band on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram! Check out the single here. —PRESS RELEASE— Following performing on Warner Music Record Store Crawl in Phoenix, Promise to Myself releases their new pop-punk single ‘Circles’. ‘Circles’ is about trying to make things work no matter what happens in your life. Sometimes things don’t work in your favor no matter how badly you want them too, causing life to go in vicious circles. Promise To Myself is a Pop-Punk Alternative band from Phoenix, AZ. Their fun and creative energy can be described as if Fall Out Boy, All Time Low, and Waterparks had a fight to the death in a game of dodgeball, and the winner end up being Big Time Rush. Inspired by “Dial Tones” from As It Is; the band was formed by Karl Nagy (Lead Vocals and Bass), Brad Stockton (Lead Guitar), Zack Bruge (Rhythm Guitar and Backup Vocals), and Tony Galvan (Drums). Promise To Myself takes an active role in supporting their community, such as the RnR Memorial Fund, where they take ‘RnR’ stickers to all of their shows and created a special ‘t-shirt’ where the proceeds go towards the fund. They even documented on Instagram taking ‘Jerome the Gnome’ on their travels to Austin during SXSW...
photo credit: @everdreamphotos on instagram We’re excited to announce that the Alt-Rock band Turn Zero has signed to 80/20 Records! This is a great group of people not only full of amazing potential but some great tunes as well. In fact we had some fun announcing them. Their debut single ‘Animal’ will be dropping on November 13th. You can pre-save on Spotify now. Stay connected with Turn Zero on social media at @turnzeroband and keep your eyes peeled for their debut single....
We’re so excited to team up with Warner Music on their Record Store Crawl. Our artists, including Sydney Sprague, Promise to Myself, and Turn Zero, entertained guests as they travelled from one record store to the next. Definitely one of the more interesting performances we’ve done! Special thanks to Deep Eddy Vodka and Zia Records, Stinkweeds, Record High, and Double Nickels for making this happen. Here’s a recap of the...
