Every beginning have an end. This year was an really awesome experience personally, and as I have been watching the last few weeks, next year is going to be so super AWESOME, with so many new bands, articles and more that honestly I can really wait. It’s so amazing how we started with a magazine with no great design or probably great writting; but we had a vision and that was to spread out new music to the masses, and althought I personally had some conflict where I even decided to no write and do the magazine anymore. But while I was in between that decision I was watching all those unsigned bands and signed bands with their so great sounds and music, but and industry still reject them because they don’t have space for them, but for bands that honestly no need that so many publicity on mags and stuff, as I think their team behind and their music is doing pretty good job and many of those bands can easily go to another country ot their own and fill 20,000 or more in a week or day. While bands that could do the same or even more, are been rejected to let space to those bands, I mean, for me it is pretty unfair. sSo with that vision of fill your ears with brand new music, we will continue till I die, but if I do, I would like other mags and people reading this that maybe without knowing may get into music industry, could use this as an example and spread and help those GREAT bands out there. But while all that happen, the mag would continue doing his job and bring out the best new music in our second, third, 10th, 30th year.... So tune your ears and get ready to fill your ears with the best new music! Have a nice day and enjoy the magazine! :) Rafael Jóvine Editor/president/writer/designer and marketing.
Top Bands........Page 6-7 CDs Review.......Page 8-9 The Hoster........Page 10-11 Sleep for Sleepers interview......Page 12-13 Alex Roots interview.......Page 14-15
Rains Rock/Alternative
Honor Bright Pop/Punk
http://www.myspace.com/rainsband
http://www.myspace.com/honorbright
Runon Fragment Southern Rock
I’ve Died Daily Alternative/Metal
http://www.myspace.com/runonfragment
http://www.purevolume.com/ivedieddaily
Glamour of the Kill Rock http://www.myspace.com/glamourofthekill
Damon Marks Rock/Pop http://www.myspace.com/damonmarks
FallBrooke Rock http://www.myspace.com/fallbrooke
Cidona Rock http://www.myspace.com/cidonamusic
Justin the Red Rock/Hardcore http://www.myspace.com/justintheredfl
Thin Ice Hardcore http://www.myspace.com/thinicehc
Every You Rock/Pop http://www.myspace.com/everyyou
Venore Post Hardcore http://www.myspace.com/venoreband
Eris Rock/Alternative
This Evenings Best
http://www.myspace.com/listentoeris
http://www.myspace.com/thiseveningsbest
Pop/Rock/Electronica
Aviyn Metal
Pop punk/Alternative
http://www.myspace.comaviynmetal
http://www.myspace.com/weareandexplode
Parades & Arnies Electronica/Pop
Lansdowne Rock/Alternative
...And Explode!
http://www.myspace.com/thedifferencebetweenparadesandarmies
http://www.myspace.com/lansdowne
The Honesty Pop/Punk http://www.myspace.com/honestyrock
Crimson Rap/Hip Hop www.myspace.com/thegodlymuzikfamily
Bella Vista Acoustic http://www.myspace.com/bellavitamusic
Band: The Upset Victory Album: Between The Walls and the Worlds that sleep.
Band: Remodel Album: La Belle Dame Sans Merci.
www.myspace.com/theupsetvictory
www.myspace.com/remodel
Review:
Review:
“With a simple awesome sound, The Upset Victory album Between the Walls and the Worlds that sleep which with five songs that, for those who enjoy Alternative with Hardcore music, most have”
“¿What would happen if The Killers, Fred Ferdinanz and contagious sound decided to team up and make a band together? Probably the result would be something like Remodel. With a sound that may remember to a Ferdinanz style with a little touch of The Killers, La Belle Dame Sans Merci is an album that shows a contagious sound that mixed with a post-punk sound, with a little Pop sound.”
With songs that go from cool to AWESOME like Signals or The Will for example, show the greatest of this band.
Band:Sandman Viper Command Album: Everybody see this
Band: Asylum Bedlam Album: Manga mana Fetish
www.myspace.com/sandmanvipercommand
www.myspace.com/asylumcro
Review: With rythmic guitars and catchy indie sound, Canadian band Sandman Viper Commands bring us their album Everybody See This, With an melodic sound that would let probably breathless to those who enjoy indie music.
Review: “With a dark awesome sound, Croatian’s band Asylum Bedlam brings us his 14 tracks album Magna Mana Fetish, the ones come loaded of a powerful dark great sound to those who enjoy Goth music or metal music, this album is a most have. With creepy keys, dark guitars and vocals that add more darkness to the album”.
Review “With great sound that would knock you out, Jamie’s Elsewhere is a most listen band to all those who enjoy of great music.” Covers like Beautiful (Akon) or Just Dance (Lady Gaga) would be enough to make you love this band; but don’t get me wrong, this band is not a only cover band, oh no, songs like “I didn’t mean to interrupt” or “Antithesis” which also show the evolution from this band to a more hardcore sound, and one prove of that is their song Antithesis or mostly all “They said a storm was coming” tracks.
Interview
Which is the band's name meaning? We got the name from an old rock venue in Chicago that closed down in the 80's. My dad was a musician in Chicago and told us stories about this club called Jamie's Elsewhere he use to play. So we decided to name it Jamie's Elsewhere haha. -Matt How did Jamie's Elsewhere start? The band started to form in 2005. Me, my brother Anthony Scarpelli, Nick Rodriguez, and Mike Spearman were all in previous bands. We all met through the local music scene. We had numerous auditions for rhythm guitar, but Anthony C. was the only one that made the cut. Chris Patterson was the last member we added to the band. Unfortunately through time some of our band decided to part ways. Our new line up is Aaron Pauley (singer) Mike Spearman (keys) Matt Scarpelli (guitar)Mike Wellinitz (guitar) Chance Medeiros (bass) Scott Daby (drums) -Matt What’s the main thing you guys want to transmit with your music (what’s your massage)?? Positivism and creativity… - Aaron what’s your method when you guys going to write a song?? Aaron has his own in home studio where we do most of our writing. Matt and Mike W. first lay down the guitar parts; then Scott lays down the drums; then Chance with the bass; and lastly Mike S. with the keys. After all the music has been layed down, Aaron usually makes a crude mix to put on his phone, so he can listen to it, and write lyrics as well as vocal melodies. - Mike S
I heard you guys are having a new album coming up; can you guys speak a little about the experience and what this new album "They Said A Storm Was Coming" is about? The album is a concept album that revolves around a mapmakers misfortune shipwreck, and the internal conflicts and dilemmas he goes through regarding the way he lived his life, as well as the way he interacted with people, before he ultimately drowns. It sounds like a dark depressing concept, but it delves into many themes such as: struggle, peace, forgiveness, grace, acceptance, and most importantly the importance of love. -Aaron which are Jamie's Elsewhere Music influences? Everyone in the band We all have a variety of tastes as well as musical influences. What inspires us the most is life. Which is the album you guys can't stop to listen or "song" if you guys don't have album?? My most current would have to be Death Cab for cutie's Plans; just rediscovered my love for this record‌ SuperB. Aaron For me it would have to be August burns Red "constellations" & Oh, Sleeper "Sons of Morning". The musicianship on these albums are amazing. Love the guitar work. -Matt What plans you guys are making for the future?? Just writing, touring and playing shows for now. More demoting and songwriting shortly. -Aaron Which country would you always dream to play or visit?? We would all love to play in Japan Which has been the greatest day in the life of all of you guys?? Not too sure we had the best day of our lives yet. We love being on tour though, and playing for people. -Aaron Are you OK, like the band is going now?? We are mainly just excited with all the great feedback we have been getting with the new album. We just recently set up some tour dates promoting our new sound. We will be back on the road this April with Lower Definition. -Matt If all of you were lost in the middle of nowhere, who would you send 50 miles to look for help? And while the rest is waiting, who would you eat first? We would send Aaron Pauley to look for help. He just seems the most practical with all the cardio he does, and he is also a devoted Survivor Man fan. We would eat Chance because he is the most gullible one out of the bunch. We just know he wouldn't put up a fight. – Matt Are you guys have been or took part of a joke before or while hanging out after a show? And if yes, which has been the funniest? We rapped Emarosa's Van and Trailer with saran rap while they were playing. It took them at least a half an hour to unwrap it, It was pretty funny haha -Mike S. Have any of you fallen from a stage playing on a show? When I was 15 attempted a stage dive and ended up on the floor. I tried to play it off like I tripped over the monitor but I wasn't to convincing lol -Matt
Check it out the band at: http://www.myspace.com/jamieselsewhere
Sleep for sleepers Review The last February 4th, Vents Magazine had the pleasure to interview the California band: Sleep for Sleepers.In the interview we could learned more about this Indie/Rock christian band, like where the bands name came from and much more. “Sleep for Sleepers with a sound that remember usto bands like Leeland, is a band that’s totally is a most listen band to those who enjoy Indie bands, rythmic guitars and more�.
Interview How you guys came up with Sleep for Sleepers? The lyrics are actually in one of our songs off our record, but it basically means to be what you say you are. We, as Christians, need to constantly keep ourselves in check to make sure that we are striving walk the path that the Lord has set out for us. Too many "christians" tend to be hypocritically by saying they are one thing, but are off getting drunk during the weekends and aren't living the lifestyle that a christian should be living. So, if you call yourself something, live it out... make sure others know... because there is more to life than what happens on the weekends or living for ourselves. How do you guys started?? We started playing worship music together in our church youth group, and eventually decided to branch off and start writing our own songs, which has led into what we are today. What's your method at the time of writting a song? Usually, I'll have an idea, map it out, and try to get the basic structure of the song complete before I take it to the other guys, which is when they start bringing in their ideas. Sometimes we have lyrics for the songs from the beginning, and others take months to complete. Either way, everyone gets their ideas before the song is complete.
What's the message behind your music?? There is more to this band than just music. One way we try to show people this is by working with an organization called Compassion International, which is trying to end poverty around the world. Even if we don't make much as a band, we want to be giving of what we do receive, and to share what is important in our lives in regards to our faith and the lifestyle we choose to live. What's the meaning behind your last album The Clearing?? The album as a whole is the story of a storm. There were certain events in my life that seemed to be affecting me in multiple ways while the album was being written, and every song is a story within this season of my life. There was a lot of change... a lot of hurt... and a lot of rejoicing. In the end, this "storm" seemed to pass, and I could see the evidence of the Lord's work within the aftermath. Which is SFS music influences?? We all have many different bands and genres that we are influenced by. For me, I love listening to bands such as Pompeii, Future Of Forestry, and Watashi Wa. Have you guys Tour? And what you guys do when you don't tour?? We are actually currently on tour in Kansas City, Missouri. As I type, I am sitting in one of the coolest venues I have ever been to, called Main Street Cafe. I have heard a lot about this place, and it finally good to meet the owner, Denise, and to see what all the commotion is about. So far, Denise has been very accommodating, and it feels like a home away from home. Rarely do we run into places like this... What plans do you guys have for the future?? We plan to get home in March after this tour and start writing out next record with hopes of releasing it by summer. So, within all that we will be touring and just finishing up the recordings for the release. I know some bands like to play pranks each others; have you guys have been and/or took part?? which has been the funniest?? We honestly don't partake in pranks on tour. We much rather enjoy the conversations and just being around people more than doing stuff to other bands. If you guys were on a tour and the van stop in the middle of nowhere. Who would you guys send 55 miles away to look for help and if to worst the situation, you guys don't have food and the only way to feed yourself is by eating each others, who would you guys eat first?? Right now, I would either choose myself or our bass player, Jon, to look for some help. I would trust that one of us would figure out what to do eventually. And I would eat our sound guy, Ben, because he is filipino... and I hear they are quite tasty. Are you guys Ok, as the band's is going now? We definitely have our ups and downs. The band is basically a marriage, and everyone needs to be accommodating to the others, but we all have a good understanding of everyone's personalities in order to make this work. It's tough bringing five separate people together to do one thing, but ultimately, we feel that the Lord has us right where we need to be, so we are content in serving Him right where we are at...
Check out this band by visiting: www.myspace.com/sleepforsleepers
Alex Root Review
“Alex Roots music would make you dance along with his music that would cheer you up. Songs like “Put your hands Up”, would cheer you up while stuck in traffic, singing on the bathroom (Why not?) or anywhere you are. So if you like Pop music, be sure to check her out”.
Interview How do you start your music career? I started my music career when I was 14 and I met Producer Ryan Laubscher, I mention him a lot in my blogs as 'Lauby'. I wanted to do some recordings and in the process I met him. After hearing me sing he was interested and we started writing music together. The music we wrote together has opened a lot of doors for me, including meeting my managers at Good Groove, meeting my live band and playing loads of live shows together. I am continuing to write more songs, music has changed a lot since I was 14 so I have got to keep changing and moving with it. Music excites me! What's the message you want to transmit?? Whenever I write my songs I always write them about things that affect me and that people can relate to. I haven't got one particular message to transmit, they differ with different songs etc. So for example on my song 'Put Your Hands Up' I am just sending out a message to everyone to say have a good time, dance to the music and party party party! What's the method to write a song? When I write with Ryan he usually writes the music in front of me, or before I arrive, then we work out a melody and then begin writing the lyrics. We always start with the chorus as that has got to be the hook, then work on the verses and it comes very easily. In my opinion some of the simplest chorus' are the best. People want a song they can remember after hearing it once and want to sing along to that chorus and have a good time! Sometimes if I think of a lyric before a writing session I will mention it and it becomes the inspiration for the song. There is no 'method' or 'rules' to song writing, as long as it's a hit at the end, who cares how you get there?!
Which are your music influences?? I have many influences musically, most are rock star women funnily enough! I love Cyndi Lauper, Debbie Harry, Katy Perry, Paramore, Queen, Kim Wilde, Avril Lavigne, Gwen Stefani, The Ting Tings, I think all of these artists have really individual styles. I love their music! In which place would you like to play? I would love to play a festival! Whenever I see the shows the atmosphere looks amazing, the sun is shining and spirits are high. That’s cool to me‌ With which band would you like to share stage?? MGMT or Kings Of Leon. However sharing the stage with someone really contrasting to my style would be crazy. Someone like Justin Timberlake or Jay-Z would feel like a dream. Which are your hobbies?? I go to dance classes 4 times a week every week, my friends and I always go shopping or to the cinema. I love to cook, read, watch movies and television, work out, aerobic classes, get my nails done. What plans do you have for the future?? I plan to write loads more music and keep staying creative, more live shows, interviews and TV filming, going to Fashion Week, carry on dancing, learning to drive, going on holiday, turning 18 is going to be crazy too. I plan to keep busy and always pursue any opportunities that come my way! I also love the contact I have with my fans on my website, www.alexroots.net and on Facebook and Twitter. I plan on continuing to involve them as much as possible and make more videos, do more competitions etc!
Check out more about Alex Roots by visiting her to: www.alexroot.net
Prologue November 14, 2015 Santo Domingo, Dominica Republic The following narration is real. In this narration tells the story of the country after not-explained events happened in the whole world, especially: the proclamation of Julian Dipasso in the mosque where he proclaimed to be the messiah, a prophecy that was supposed to happen to start the evil and macabre events that wasn’t going to stop to happen until a period of three years and a half. Many people didn’t accept to put his mark during his seven years deceptive government; this people that, understanding what was happening, didn’t let them marked, were vilely assassinated one by one. The day was painted with a dark apocalyptical atmosphere, where the sun was barely shinning, as it was hided in many gray almost black clouds. Many buildings, that before was all luxury where only people with a high financial status could live in, malls, etc. were all dirty and some of them to minutes only of collapsing. —¡Susie! ¿¡Where are you Susie!? — yelled a strange man with dismal aspect; with a attire that makes him look like if he were a vagabond (blue shirt and a coat reaching to their knees, this, accompanied with a sandals that were almost breaking apart); and his face with an grown beard everywhere and a long black hair that make him look like a man which just woke up from a long year coma. The strange man was walking along the deserted streets that were once busy and walking as if he were being chased by thousand demons, something like what happen Iscariot betrayed Jesus. The call to Susie was always responded with the sound of the wind, newspaper sheets and nothing. After get in and out from different abandoned buildings, the stranger took a walkie talkie out of his pocket and started to a so called Henry, the one didn’t respond until two minutes passed. —Did you looked well everywhere?...—asked Henry. —Yes I did…. I looked everywhere…—responded the stranger man between panting—there’s no trace of her. Henry didn’t answer right away. —Alright… Come back…—said Henry with some sadness in his voice.
Inside, the stranger refused to obey that order and quick; but in the end, the time and situation that were happening in the world actually, stubbornness was not an option as this feeling was lethal as the stranger man learned before. —Ok…—reply gloomily the stranger man. And with that, the stranger man walked back to the secret place he and others were hiding. Later, Susie’s body was found mutilated with the number 666 on his back, probably made with a knife. This scene could be disturbing for many people; but for the strange man, Henry and many others which didn’t accept the mark, had already been seeing those mutilations all done by Julian followers which included common people to officers, judges and governments that used those mutilations and such to intimidate the “unmarked”. But just as it started all this events, from nowhere, so it ended with the annihilation of evil and all those who accept the mark. The constitution of a new kingdom of peace, where the ones who were taken before the seven years period came down and along with the “unmarked” people lived on the new land together; and many of them thought it was the end and they would lived in harmony for the rest of their lives, but there still was an event to happen. An event that was going to happened without any one had a clue.