We were lucky enough to catch up with Taylor Rice whose band has toured half way to the moon. Seriously, they won an award given by Songkick.  Plus news on a new album, festival life and more. Along with coverage for Albertas Metal festival “Farmageddon” and Sled Island Festival. Plus reviews, new releases and more all in Julys Vandala. {read below or click here if magazine not visable}

Cover Interview – Local Natives

Read Full Interview on page 44 Vandala Magazine

Farmageddon Open Air 2014

If I say “Ryley, Alberta,” you probably don’t think “Open-Air Heavy Metal Festival” so let’s cut to the chase: Almost 40 bands (most of whom you’ve never heard of) and paintball in the flatlands of central Alberta. Round two for Farmageddon, hosted by Excalibur Productions out of Edmonton/Devon area.  FULL COVERAGE ON PAGE 40 of Julys  Vandala Magazine or  CLICK AT THE BOTTOM OF THE PAGE 

Live On Location With Stefana Fratila at Sled Island Fest

I don’t know what you were doing as a teenager, but it probably wasn’t as cool as Stefana Fratilas after school activities. At just 15, Stefana Fratila (left: performing at Sled Island 2014) began creating music surpassing that of even the most seasoned of musicians and has kept herself busy since then. Vocals smoother than silk but often overshadowed by spellbinding rhythms, her mixes make for an exciting listen. Prior to her show last week, I was given the opportunity to sit down with her and discuss her new album. . READ FULL INTERVIEW on pg. 40 Vandala Magazine

Other Features

Reviews and Live Coverage
*B-Lines“Opening Band ” (Punk)
*Pennywise“Yesterdays” (Punk)
*In The Whale “Nate & Eric” (Classic Rock)
*Sand Paper Skys “ST” (Electronic/Alternative)
*“Do to the Beast” Revives the Muscle of The Afghan Whigs
*Darkest Era “Severance” (Celtic Metal)
*Crosswind “Vicious Domination” (Metal)
*Album Cover – Get Dead “Bygones”
*Up and Coming Artists – Bloodmoon – Pure Heavy Metal Ascension
*Up and Coming Artists – Inner Temple-The Saviors of Grunge?
*Farmageddon Open Air 2014
*NXNE – Photo Highlights
*Sled Island Festival 2014

Other Features 
*How I Won and Lost The WCMA Nomination – Josh Martinez
*Stagecraft 101: WARNING! ATENCION! ACHTUNG! DANGER WILL ROBINSON!
*The Importance Of Image & Impact For Musicians
*Strumbellas: A Juno, A SiriusXM Indie, Polaris Nod & New Album
*San Diego’s Delta Spirit Sign Deal, Release Single and Announce Tour
*The Darlings Releasing New LP, ‘Made of Phantoms’ on July 30
*Simian Mobile Disco’s New Live System and New Album
*Xeno & Oaklander Send postcards of Love in a Cold Age
*Every Time I Die Releases Album “From Parts Unknown”
*Unique Leader Confirms Impending Full-Length From Acrania
*Dragonforce Announce Release Date for “Maximum Overload”