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Jay - who has written 30 posts on SHREDnews.
Jay Rowland began in journalism when he contacted Shred News to find out if they could use him as a photographer. He was offered a writing position and has been working with Shred News now since September 2009. Jay loves to go to concerts and listen to music. He also really enjoys taking photographs, especially of concerts. He is currently attending Mott Community College for Graphic Design and Photography. He plans to work in Editorial Design or Music Design and/or Band/Concert promotional photography.
The Promise Hero Interview
Jay Rowland got to sit down with Bobby Vaughn of The Promise Hero right at the start of the new acoustic tour. Bobby revealed everything from his high school loves to his brush with man eating tigers. Check out the interview to find out more.
Continue reading...Two O’ Clock Courage EP Review
Thursday, January 28, 2010
Two ‘O Clock Courage come at us out of Trumbull, CT and brings a pop punk sound with them that instantly reminds us of better times. The band only formed as recent as April of 2009, but they have already created a strong punk sound. The band consists of James Davidson (vocals), Peter Vogt (synthesizer), Mike Ruotolo (drums), Rico Ruotolo (guitar), Brian Blackmore (bass), and Mat Smith (guitar). Their first offering to us is the EP, Sequenced From The Bloodstream.
Continue reading...Ke$ha Animal CD Review
Wednesday, January 20, 2010
by Jay Rowland Ke$ha seems to be pulling off (for the most part) what the Millionaires failed miserably at. She has come up with a decent ‘party for the sake of partying’ sound and still retained some credibility. This girl seems to have as many haters as she has followers. Whether you like her or not, [...]
Continue reading...City Light Burned Out Bright CD Review
Wednesday, January 13, 2010
City Light is a band brought to us from four different guys that worked together via the US postal service. Singer/songwriter, Matt Shaw began by mailing tracks back and forth with his friend and producer, Nick Andre. As the project grew they got help from Andrew Fitts (Airport Cathedral and Aqueduct) and Denver Dalley (Desaparecidos, Statistics, and Intramural) and City Light was born. The band has captured a great blend of punk, eletronica, and shoe-gaze pop, making for an interesting sound. With their sophomore album, Burned Out Bright they have really come together and matured their sound that is sure to please all types of music fans.
Continue reading...Flyleaf Interview
Wednesday, January 6, 2010
Jay Rowland got a few minutes to sit down with Pat Seals (bass) of Flyleaf before their recent show in Detroit, MI. They talked about the new album Momento Mori and some about what life on the road is like.
Continue reading...Shred News Staff Interviews: Jay
Wednesday, December 30, 2009
Jay Rowland is a writer and photographer for Shred. Find out more about Jay, how he got started and what he plans to do in the future.
Continue reading...After Midnight Project Interview
Wednesday, December 23, 2009
Jay sits down with the After Midnight Project is discuss how they got started and where the name came from. Musical and not so musical influences they have, why they hang out with their fans (even if they get yelled at for it) and their future plans.
Continue reading...After Midnight Project – Lets Build Something to Break Review
Wednesday, December 23, 2009
The Los Angeles band, After Midnight Project, stepped onto the scene back in 2004 when Jason Evigan decided to get a group of guys together to start playing the music he'd written. The band consists of Jason Evigan (vocals), TJ Armstrong (bass, vocals), Christian Meadows (guitar), Danny Morris (drums), and Spencer Bastian (guitar). In 2007 the band self released their first EP, The Becoming, which caught the attention of Universal Motown. In 2009 they played Van’s Warped Tour as well as releasing their full length album, Let’s Build Something To Break.
Continue reading...Secrets From The Asylum: A Chat With Emilie Autumn
Wednesday, December 16, 2009
Our writer, Jay Rowland recently discovered himself lost and wandering among the catacombs of the Asylum For Wayward Victorian Girls. After some time he was discovered by the amazing violinist, Emilie Autumn. Before helping him find his way out they sat down and had a little chat over tea and crumpets. During their chat they were able to discuss Emilie’s music, her current tour, and her new book.
Continue reading...A Letter To You Aimless EP Review
Wednesday, December 9, 2009
With all the bands popping up in every city around America there is one here in Lansing, MI that really stands out among the crowd. The band known as A Letter To You (ALTY) formed in high school a few years ago and has been playing the show after show ever since. The band is comprised of Drew Irwin (lead vocals/guitar), Dillon Gordon (guitar/vocals), Evan Rudman (drums), Trevor Bell (bass), and Jay Saper (piano). This pop punk band has an easily likable sound that hints to great things to come.
Continue reading...Company Of Thieves Live at Mac’s Bar
Friday, December 4, 2009
Company Of Thieves (Wind-Up Records); the quickly rising Indie Rock band from Chicago have been winning fans throughout the year whilst on their whirl wind American tour. The band consists of Genevieve Schatz (vocals), Mike Ortiz (drums), and Marc Walloch (guitar). Completing the live tour line-up are Mike Miamone (keys) and Bob Buckstaff (bass). Company Of Thieves is a perfect band to check out if you're fans of artists like Eisley, Rilo Kiley, The Hush Sound, 1997, or Now, Now Every Children.
Continue reading...Shanka Ponk Bad Porn Movie Trax CD Review
Wednesday, December 2, 2009
Shaka Ponk is here to spread the word of Goz to the world through their shows and music. Goz, a cynical monkey that describes the world as he sees it, is the unofficial sixth member of the band. The monkey can be seen dancing on a screen behind the band at all of their shows. The band’s sound verges on forging its own genre as the unique music blasts out of the speakers.
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Friday, March 12, 2010
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