Once in a while, a record comes out that makes you stop in your tracks and listen again.  The self-titled debut from Chez Kane is one of those records.  Helmed by Danny Rexon of the band Crazy Lixx, the record showcases Chez’s amazing voice taking on Rexon’s infectious, ’80s-steeped songs. Please press the PLAY icon … Continue reading New Music Showcase – Chez Kane

 There are bands that wear their influences on their sleeve.  It takes a special band to combine those influences into a fresh and exciting sound, The Compulsions have done that on their third full-length record, Ferocious.  Frontman Rob Carlyle recently took some time to talk about the record and the story behind this band. Please … Continue reading New Music Showcase: The Compulsions – Ferocious

Sometimes a band is more than just the sum of its parts.  That is certainly the case with Sons of Silver.  Made up of current and former members of Pearl Jam (drummer Dave Krusen), Candlebox (bassist Adam Kury), and Skillet (guitarist Kevin Haaland) as well as dynamic frontman Peter Argyropoulos and keyboardist and engineer extraordinaire … Continue reading New Music Showcase: Sons of Silver-Doomsday Noises

There is a long line of amazing female singers and songwriters that have come out of New York City.  The latest is Diane Gentile, who, along with her band The Gentle Men, recently released their new record The White Sea. Featuring production from people like Steve Wynn of The Dream Syndicate and New York’s own … Continue reading New Music Showcase: Diane and The Gentle Men – The White Sea

Hard rock and metal music may not be on the top of the charts like it once was, but that doesn’t mean you can’t find it, it just means that sometimes you have to search.  In the case of Doctor Pheabes, that search will take you to Sao Paulo, Brazil.  In their native Brazil, the … Continue reading New Music Showcase: Doctor Pheabes – Army Of The Sun

It’s always great to come across a new band that grabs your attention after just one listen.  The Statistics, hailing from British Columbia, Canada are one of those bands.  The duo, made up of brothers Darby and Erin Yule, just released The Robson Street Hymns, a record that combines influences such as Gaslight Anthem and … Continue reading New Music Showcase: The Statistics – The Robson Street Hymns

Crobot formed in  Pottsville, PA in 2011 and self-released their first ep in 2012.  Over the next four years the band released 2 full length records, toured with some of the biggest metal bands and played the biggest festivals.  After 2016’s Welcome to Fat City Crobot took some time, changed out their rhythm section,  signed … Continue reading New Music Showcase: Crobot – Motherbrain

In this New Music Showcase we spotlight an artist that didn’t just release one new record, Josh Newcom released ten new records over the course of 18 months.  Oh, and each release was a different genre ranging from traditional country to blues to down-tuned heavy rock.  I had the chance to chat with Josh about … Continue reading New Music Showcase – Josh Newcom

If you long for the days when rock music had a swagger to it, the days of Exile on Main St., the days of the New York Dolls, then The Sweet Things are for you.  They are about to emerge from NYC with an amazing record that combines everything you love about the Stones, the … Continue reading New Music Showcase: The Sweet Things – In Borrowed Shoes, On Borrowed Time

This segment of MisplacedStraws’ New Music Showcase features a new project from two industry veterans.  The duo Rogers & Butler is made up of Edward Rogers and Steven Butler.  Edward, from New York via Birmingham, England, has an extensive solo career while New Jersey based Steven has made his mark with the band Smash Palace.  … Continue reading New Music Showcase: Rogers & Butler – Diana Dors