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You’ve GOT to Hear This: The Barr Brothers – “Queen of the Breakers”

You've GOT to Hear This!

- October 13, 2017

The 2014 album Sleeping Operator by The Barr Brothers was a sweeping, symphonic concoction that thrilled in its inventive instrumentation and developed the band's folk-rock tag with a vast range of global influences lending the record a degree of pleasing unpredictability. Despite the multitude of rewarding qualities, the record appeared

Gimme Your Answers: A Video Interview w/ Train

Gimme Your Answers

- October 11, 2017

Ahead of their massive headline show in Toronto, I had the delight of finally speaking with Train frontman Patrick Monahan! Dive into our conversation on AMBY as we discuss their latest record release (A Girl, a Bottle, a Boat) along with summer anthems, rock legends, and the craziest party he's

Photos: The National and Daughter @ Forest Hills Stadium – Queens

Concert Photos

- October 11, 2017October 11, 2017

The National brought their explosive show to Forrest Hills Stadium in Queens, New York. The band is on tour to support their critically acclaimed new album, Sleep Well Beast. London band Daughter opened the show with a set loaded with highlights. *** The National Daughter *** Follow updates from The National here. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2O6duDDkhis Photos by Richard Clarke

Gimme Your Answers 2: A Video Interview w/ Starset (2017 APMAs Red Carpet)

Gimme Your Answers

- October 9, 2017October 9, 2017

While on the 2017 APMAs Red Carpet, I had the pleasure of catching up with rock band Starset. Dive into our conversation on AMBY as we discuss their phone home screens and celebrities they would love to meet. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CK7-tjWA1cs Interview by Alicia Atout | @AliciaAtout

Gimme Your Answers 3: A Video Interview w/ The Lemon Twigs

Gimme Your Answers

- October 6, 2017

While touring in support of their latest EP release Brothers of Destruction, I met up with brothers Brian and Michael D’Addario from The Lemon Twigs for interview round three! Dive into our chat on AMBY as we discuss focusing their sound on the next album, performing with Todd Rundgren, the

Photos: Scorpions and Megadeth @ Budweiser Stage – Toronto

Concert Photos

- October 6, 2017

Scorpions Megadeth *** Follow updates from Scorpions here. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ygv_o4sgCJs Photos by Angelo Marchini | @AngelMarchini

Gimme Your Answers 2: A Video Interview w/ Nothing More (2017 APMAs Red Carpet)

Gimme Your Answers

- October 3, 2017

While at the 2017 APMAs Red Carpet, I had the pleasure of speaking with Nothing More ahead of the release of their latest record The Stories We Tell Ourselves. With the album now out for everyone to enjoy, it's the perfect time to learn more about the music in our

Photos: AMBY goes behind the scenes with alt-rock group Neon Waltz in Scotland

Concert Photos

- October 1, 2017

The Scottish indie band and hidden music gem Neon Waltz has just released a debut album called Strange Hymns, and the group used the occasion to have a fresh tour around the UK to share the full material. It is a rock solid record filled with pasionated lyrics and a

Gimme Your Answers: A Video Interview w/ I See Stars (2017 APMAs Red Carpet)

Gimme Your Answers

- September 26, 2017

While on the 2017 APMAs Red Carpet, I had the pleasure of catching I See Stars. Dive into the conversation on AMBY as we discuss girls with black lipstick, loving rap, cool concert merch, and roller-coasters. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZZByS6rCwlM Interview by Alicia Atout | @AliciaAtout

Gimme Your Answers: A Video Interview w/ Declan McKenna

Gimme Your Answers

- September 21, 2017

Declan McKenna is such a cool artist. While through Toronto in support of his seriously addictive debut album release What Do You Think About The Car?, I had the delight of sitting down with McKenna for a chat. Indulge in the conversation on AMBY as we discuss cute home videos,