"Self Control" during Quarantine with South Florida's 'The Carmics'

Engaging with creativity and music making during quarantine, The Carmics have released their debut music video for their sophomore track, “Kids.”

The Carmics released their track, "Self Control" in December 2019 and have been writing new music since their first song release. Previous to the COVID pandemic, the group were playing shows throughout Central and South Florida. They planned to debut their track, "Kids" at the end of March but recording stopped due to the pandemic. The group continues to write tracks for their upcoming album and are planning to release upcoming singles. The Carmics spoke with SoundBite Magazine about their recording process, favorite records, and provided advice for fellow musicians.

Kero Kero Bonito Brings a Full House to The Basement East

Kero Kero Bonito is an English Indie Rock group formed by Sarah Bonito, Jamie Bulled, and Gus Lobban. The group stands out with their Japanese Pop and Indie Rock influences. The artists released their first full-length album “Bonito Generation” in 2016 with outstanding critical acclaim. They released their LP “Time ‘n’ Place,” in 2018.

Rex Orange County Sold Out Performance at Fillmore Miami Beach

Rex Orange County performed a sold out show at the Fillmore in Miami Beach, Florida. It was a packed house and the line stretched for two blocks before doors opened. The line was filled with fiery anticipation and hip Gen-Zers that had no problem standing in the rain if it meant being serenaded by Rex’s crooning voice soon. The theatre quickly filled and the crowd chanted for the concert to commence. At exactly 8:45pm, he strolled on stage, waved at the crowd and opened with “10/10.” The stage was covered in imitation grass and giant cloud cut-outs that were hung over a light blue backdrop, providing a dreamy and lighthearted landscape.

Wallows Gives Sold Out Charlotte Crowd a Night to Remember

Wallows sold out one of Charlotte’s most loved venues, the Underground within a few days, and the lucky fans who had the opportunity to attend the show did not leave disappointed. Wallows’ fans are amazingly passionate about the band, and this show truly showed it.

Calloway Circus Talks New Music, Industry Advice, and Collaborating with Awaken I Am’s Jimmy Alexander

Featuring lyrical themes ranging from unconditional love to the importance of self-care, Calloway Circus’ upcoming record, Entropy is the perfect soundtrack for all your Valentine’s Day festivities.

Set for release on February 14th, the band’s new LP mixes genres of Alternative-Pop, Rock, and electronic beats, boasting the most mature and diverse sound of the young duo’s career. And with new songs such as “Gray” earning an impressive 30,000+ steams on Spotify alone, front man, Ben McGuiness and drummer, Tyler Andrew have gained not only the admiration of fans, but the attention of their musical contemporaries.

Motion City Soundtrack shake The Novo!

Motion City Soundtrack are back and louder than ever! They headlined at The Novo in Los Angeles, California, with support from groups, Mom Jeans and Don’t Stop or We’ll Die.

Waterparks’ Fandom in Full Swing at the House of Blues Anaheim

Ushering in the much-anticipated “green” era, Fandom has been Waterparks’ most successful release to date. And rightly so.

Marking their Hopeless Records debut, the band’s third studio-album is a stunning follow up to 2018’s Entertainment and highlights the trio’s diverse sound, mixing elements of alternative rock, pop, punk, electronic, and even hip-hop influences.

Thus, after topping the charts and earning the No. 1 spot on Billboard’s Emerging Artists, No. 2 on Alternative Albums, No. 5 on Top Rock Albums, and No. 32 on the Billboard 200, it was no surprise that frontman and guitarist Awsten Knight, guitarist and backing-vocalist Geoff Wigington, and drummer Otto Wood, were able to carry this explosive momentum into their most exciting tour yet.

Being OPTIMISTIC with X Ambassadors

The night began as the doors opened at 6:30 sharp, security stood at the door shouting out instructions to the anxious and impatiently waiting crowd. As security divided the crowd into two lines, the crowd started to get a bit antsy as they anticipated there turn in line. Once inside, the hunt of finding a great spot had begun. Your mind races as you think of getting the best seat in the house rushing and weaving in and out of the crowd. Moving swiftly between bodies, heading towards the pit as you attempt to push your way to the front of the stage.

The Chainsmokers Bring Their World War Joy Tour with 5 Seconds of Summer to the Amway Center in Orlando, Florida

EDM-pop pair, The Chainsmokers, put on an impressive performance that filled the Amway Arena in Orlando, Florida. When people look back on the 2010’s, their dance-floor beats and radio-ready hooks are sure to be one of the defining characteristics of this decade. With some next-level production, pyrotechnics, and a 5,000 pound globe of death; Alex Pall and Drew Taggart have energy of young performers with the touring experience and talent of musicians that have been doing this for decades.

Erin Anne Talks Her Debut Record, “School of Rock”, and Upcoming California Performances

With a style self-described as tender shredding, riot grrrl with a twist, and “New Jersey pop punk moves to LA, gets a therapist, and discovers astrology”, Los Angeles-based singer/songwriter and multi-instrumentalist, Erin Anne has a unique take on what it means to push the boundaries of modern music.

Self-releasing her debut record back in June, Tough Love, started out as demos recorded in a college dorm. However, bursting with catchy riffs and personal stories with a femanist punch, it wasn’t long before the album caught the eye of Carpark Records, who promptly signed Erin Anne earlier this year.

Simple Plan "Jump" their way to a SOLD OUT show in Cincinnati, Ohio

The Canadian five piece, Simple Plan, have been on their headlining tour since October! Trekking across the United States in support with State Champs, We The Kings, and Northbound! We were able to catch them in Cincinnati, Ohio at Bogart's!

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Brockhampton -- A Mastermind Collective “Heaven Belongs To You” Tour

Visionary and founder of Brockhampton, Kevin Abstract, was a young teenager with ideas far more developed than some seasoned artists. After recruiting and establishing their initial members, the “Internet’s first boy band” has released a total of five albums in the past two years. Their rise and steady success was proven on their tour stop at the Fillmore Miami Beach to a packed venue.

Hobo Johnson and the Lovemakers Bring Their Emotional and Authentic Fall Tour to the Sold Out House of Blues

In March of 2018, Hobo Johnson and the Lovemakers uploaded their submission to the NPR Tiny Desk Concert competition. As of recently, their performance of the single “Peach Scone” has been viewed over 16 million times. Hitting over a million views in just a few weeks, it was clear that these twenty something kids from California were on to something. Frank Lopes Jr., known for his stage name Hobo Johnson, and his band are best described as a genre-bending mashup of rap, spoken word, and rock. His newest album is titled The Fall of Hobo Johnson which follows their first album The Rise of Hobo Johnson. Despite the album title, Hobo Johnson’s tour is proof that the band is only continuing to grow.

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Sleeping With Sirens Bring Electric Energy and Exciting New Songs to Viejas Arena

Hitting the road with Sheffield’s Bring Me The Horizon and Los Angeles’ Poppy, Orlando-based Post-Hardcore quintet, Sleeping With Sirens were in for a packed month of exciting shows as they brought their tour to venues across North America. And for Southern California locals, a trip to Viejas Arena was the perfect way to spend a soon to be electrifying Saturday night.

Charlotte Dances The Night Away with half•alive, JA Collective, and Sure Sure

Half•alive’s set kicked off with the track, “ok ok?,” which is the opening song on their new album Now, Not Yet. Next was the track, “RUNAWAY,” a single off of Now, Not Yet. One of the elements that makes half•alive performances special, is JA Collective. JA Collective is a dance duo who joins the band on stage. It is comprised of Jordan Johnson and Aidan Carberry. Lead singer, Joshua Tyler, also takes part in the dancing. During “RUNAWAY,” JA Collective entered the performance. The crowd went wild as soon as they stepped foot onto the stage.

Daniel Caesar Helps Charlotte Find “Love Again”

Daniel Caesar performed a sold out show at the Fillmore in Charlotte, North Carolina. Daniel Caesar is a Canadian singer-songwriter, who is best known for his track, “Best Part” featuring H.E.R. He is currently touring the United States on his “CASE STUDY 01: TOUR,” and the city of Charlotte was lucky enough to be a part of it. Caesar had a unique way of making a sold out show feel intimate.

Conan Gray Debuts “Comfort Crowd” to His Comfort Crowd

From making Youtube videos in a small Texan town to performing at the legendary Troubadour in West Hollywood, California, Conan Gray is living the dream. Conan Gray put on a tie as a headband and rocked the socks off of an intimate crowd of lucky fans at this secret show.

Ben Havok Talks “I.D.W.K.”, Music Inspiration, and Capturing “Lightning in a Bottle”

Only a mere two months after his second single stole our hearts with its edgy lyrics and electrifying riffs, sparks are once again flying for Los Angeles-based singer/songwriter, Ben Havok, as he makes a much anticipated dive back into the rock market.

The Regrettes Are Back with a New Album and a World Tour

The Regrettes are a punk rock band from Los Angeles, California. The band formed in 2015 and their current lineup includes Lydia Nights, Ganessa Gariano, Brooke Dickson, and Drew Thomsen. The band made their debut with Feel Your Feelings Fool! and immediately caught attention of punk rockers. Their sound borrows inspiration from classic punk bands like Bikini Kill while at the same time they add their own style.

Max Frost shows Charlotte how to dance on his headlining tour

From touring with Twenty One Pilots on the Bandito tour, to announcing his album and tour, Gold Rush, Max Frost has had a busy year. This is not new to Frost. In 2013, he began releasing music on Soundcloud. He decided that he wanted to pursue music as a career, so he left school. Tragically, his guitar and hard drive with all of his music were stolen. This led to him losing motivation, until his song “White Lies” began blowing up on Soundcloud. Atlantic Records found him through this track, and the rest is history.

Ed, Edd n Eddy Composer Patric Caird Talks Netflix’s “The Order”, Clay Pots, and His Love of Scoring Hallmark Films

No matter if you’re a horror buff, a comedy lover, or in the mood for a relaxing summer romance movie, there’s a good chance you’ve come across the work of award-winning composer and musician, Patric Caird.

Best known in America for scoring the Cartoon Network animated classic, Ed, Edd n Eddy, Caird has been making waves in the industry for nearly three decades. And as a recipient of numerous accolades including a Genie Award (Canadian Oscar), as well as multiple Leo and SOCAN Music Awards, it’s clear that the skills of this highly decorated Canadian-American talent is in high demand.

The Psychedelic Triad of Uni, Claypool Lennon Delirium, and Jim James

Influenced by Andy Warhol’s Factory artistic movement and vintage Glam Rock, Uni, are revolutionizing the way experience music through phantasmagoric music videos, edgy fashion, and mecurial live performances. Their provocative music videos and psych-rock live performance capture camp fashion, vintage fantasy, and artistry. The group channels inspirations from creative icons and artistic movements such as Andy Warhol, The Velvet Underground, and The Factory. Signed to Chimera Music, Sean Lennon’s record label, the trendsetting group features artists: lead singer, Jack James, bassist and singer, Charlotte Kemp Muhl, and lead guitarist, David Strange. The New York artists are connected to their roots while they aspire to innovate and energize their local music scene. Their vision for their city is to create a similar environment to Andy Warhol’s Factory by creating an avant-garde platform for local artists and musicians.

Cage the Elephant: The Night Running Tour and SoundBite’s Top Five Tracks

Cage the Elephant is a Rock band from Bowling Green, Kentucky. The band formed in 2006 and began releasing music after being signed to Relentless Records. They soon released their debut, self titled album. The album includes the hits “Ain’t No Rest For the Wicked,” “Back Against the Wall,” and “In One Ear.” They followed the release by going on tour and performing at a few festivals.

Orville Peck: The Man Behind the Fringe Curtain Comes to the Wild West

A new cowboy is in town and he’s pulling on everyone’s heart strings. A man of love, tragedy, and above all — mystery. This outlaw’s name is Orville Peck. A sturdy voice that'll straddle your heart, songwriting that will haunt your subconsciousness, and a pair of piercing blue eyes that’ll set your chaps on fire. Where does this sensitive culprit hail from? Although it seems like Peck appeared out of nowhere, he’s actually been under all of our noses for years. In interviews, he speaks of most of his music career spent in different punk bands. From 2008 to 2013, he was drummer to a popular Vancouver punk/grunge trio off Suicide Squeeze Records as well as another grunge band that stemmed off afterwards. This isn’t Orville Peck’s first rodeo but nevermind his past projects for now because his present spotlight is currently striking gold and deserving of our full attention.