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By Contributing writer and photographer Song River

The land of Michigan has given the world a deluge of multiple necessities and sheer pleasures outside of what at one time was the auto industry mecca. Like its heart and soul of the blue collared working person that breeds an indelible, almost pioneer spirit, the music from here reflects its surroundings as once again this 26th state, added to the Union in January of 1837, is having a rebirth. The possibility of this land known warmly for its industrial explosion in the region of the Great Lakes is now standing at possibly a new dawn... the creation of being a strong contender for the music scene, much like Nashville is today.

With this in mind, the resonating rock and blues plus more yet to be revealed have begun with the band, Greta Van Fleet. They are poised and ready to bring the elements of rock n' roll up to the next level.

Recently bassist Sam Kiszka of Greta Van Fleet took some time out while they are on tour to give their …

Concert Review: Albuquerque’s Moonlight Lounge hosts killer CD release party

By Octavio Ramos Jr.

On February 16, Albuquerque’s Moonlight Lounge opened its doors to a flurry of hardcore metalheads, each one of them ready to celebrate the sophomore release of Fallen Prophets’ sophomore album, titled Void of Eternal Desolation. On hand for this celebration were the following bands: Scarlet Empyrean, Viperwitch, Impaled Offering, and Suspended. Headlining this killer event was Fallen Prophets.

Located at 122 Central Avenue in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Moonlight Lounge is a chill and intimate place, which on concert nights pulls back the tables and chairs that occupy the bulk of the bar to create a solid stage complete with a loud sound-system and a minimal light show. On this night, the crowd was relatively thin at first, but by show time the place was packed, with scores of black t-shirts and pants fading into the darkness.

First up was Albuquerque’s Scarlet Empyrean, a dark instrumental band. What I found most interesting about this band’s set was the eclectic natu…

EP Review: Echo 2 Locate 'The Calling'

From Maryland, alternative rock band, Echo 2 Locate is an alternative rock band from Maryland and their debut EP: Calling Out is an utter sensation! The band is rocking and ready to level up the energy from beginning to end.
Echo 2 Locates self-titled EP opens with their track, “Calling Out.” Immediately, it is an anthem as the drum work notably solidifies this band right out the gate. "High"
Their next song, “Faster” is almost unexpected. Unlike its title, the song is defined more like a pleasing mild structured song. Rhiannon Neagle’s vocals and Clarke Hildreth’s guitar work as an infusion. Coming up and back into the roll through Echo 2 Locate brings their third track, “Everything From Nothing” up and the sense of reflection spoken sparks this alt bands measure.
This EP, The Calling, has to be one of the tightest produced pieces to come out recently. The level of professional musicianship and attention to detail are well defined. A band that must be paid attention to and c…

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