The Southbound Saints are a Red Dirt, Country, Southern Rock band based in the Southwest Missouri and Southeast Kansas area.  Formed in 2015, the band quickly made their mark with a sound that blends gritty country, raw southern rock, and the storytelling tradition of red dirt music.  Over the years, The Southbound Saints have built a dedicated fanbase, sharing the stage with national and regional acts such as: William Clark Green, Turnpike Troubadours, Bart Crow, Jackson Taylor And The Sinners, Sam Riggs, JB And The Moonshine Band, and many others. From the rolling hills of North Dakota and Montana to the plains of New Mexico, Texas, and Oklahoma, The Southbound Saints have played across the country; bringing their infectious live performances to venues large and small.  Their debut single, "Lonely Met Love,” released in 2015, introduced their signature sound—blending heartfelt lyrics with gritty guitar riffs and anthemic hooks. This track was widely streamed on p...

  Hailing from Columbus, Ohio, LoveTrauma is a metalcore band creating music for the downtrodden, the outcasts, and anyone struggling to love themselves or others.  The band’s lyrics dig into universal human experiences—lust, rejection, loss, and the constant fight to belong—delivered with raw emotional weight.  Blending influences that span black metal, nü-metal, post-hardcore, and R&B, LoveTrauma forges a brutal, dark sound that defies easy categorization.  After a strong first year, the band is poised to take the rest of 2026 by the throat, with new music on the way and appearances on stacked bills.  If you’re sad, horny, brooding, or aggressive, LoveTrauma provides the perfect soundtrack to your crashout. Top 5 Albums Keyshia Dummy  - Portishead Hot Fuss  - The Killers Trilogy  - The Weeknd As Daylight Dies  - Killswitch Engage Melancholy Howls In Ceremonial Penitence  - Lamp of Murmur Nathen Around The Fur  - Deftones Life ...

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Hailing from Cleveland, Ohio High Early is a three-piece all original rock band.  Nominated    in the 2025 Cleveland Music Awards for Best Rock Band, High Early has also been noticed and played on air at 107.3FM ALT CLE. The band is named after high strength concrete; frontman and founder Al Periandri (“Tackle”) is a long time cement finisher in Cleveland. The band pulls heavy influence from classic rock, metal, punk, grunge, alternative, blues and jazz. Their live shows are all organic, high energy musical assaults with some live improvisation, but tight to their sound and recordings—it’s all about Rock ‘n Roll to High Early. Members include: Al Periandri (“Tackle”) on vocals and guitar, Brian Besserman (“Bess”) on bass, Eddie Juhn (“Eddie Fuckin’ Juhn”) on drums.   Check out the newest singles “Yours” and “Hell Drivers” and catch High Early with Josey Scott (founding Saliva vocalist) on Thursday, May 7 at The Foundry in Cleveland, Ohio. Hear Music ht...

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  After The Apocalypse is Cleveland, Ohio's own four horsemen—delivering a relentless blend of new-school metal with old-school attitude.  Born in the pandemic of 2020, ATA is known for their high-energy performances and genre-defying sound, earning a devoted following by balancing bone-crushing riffs with hypnotic harmonies.  Whether playing for 1,500 fans or rocking intimate venues, they leave every crowd energized and hungry for more. After The Apocalypse was voted Best Metal Band in Cleveland two years in a row in The Cleveland Music Awards and was recently nominated for that same award for a third time.  The band closed out 2025 with another great year of shows and success and have entered the studio to record a new EP in 2026, titled  Parabellum —their 4th studio release. Look for music videos that may precede or follow the album release.   After the Apocalypse is:  (Pictured from left to right)  Tyler Lamerson-Bass/Backing Vocals ...