Grand Master release debut full-length album today

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Originally from Lincoln, Nebraska, multi-instrumentalist Derek Walker is now located in Los Angles and releases his debut LP as Grand Master today. Everything but drums were played by Walker himself, enlisting Eddie Vedder’s former drummer Bad Radio and current United Ghosts drummer Joey Ponchetti for percussion with Mark Rains (Black Rebel Motorcycle Club, Death Valley Girls, Shooter Jennings, Kris Kristofferson) at the helm. Rains also handled the mixing before the tracks were turned over to JJ Golden (Soundgarden, Morgan Delt, Ty Segall, The Warlocks, Sonic Youth) for mastering.

Grey Factor release new single + announce Oct 9 EP

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Pioneers of the Los Angeles underground art damage electronic music scene, Grey Factor, have been more myth than legend for over 40 years. The band never released a recorded album but made a massive footprint with their packed out live performances. This year, they have decided to finally reveal a recording. The first single is out now and their “debut” EP, The Perils of Popularity, will be out October 9.

Boston's Motel Black share new single and video

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Motel Black release their newest since the Culture Shock EP which The Noise Boston labeled the band's sound like an amalgamation of alt/indie/stoner rock, adding, "The music hits hard. It’s stealthy, and wastes no time." The band creates socially aware songs that tackle issues in Boston that are relevant to most American cities: racism, substance abuse, gentrification, love, death, the school-to-prison pipeline, and changes in urban landscapes. Check out the video below and find more on the band HERE.

Grand Master announce debut LP + share first single

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LA-based Grand Master will be releasing their debut LP on Sept 25 and have shared the title track in advance of the album drop. The project is helmed by Derek M. Walker who played all of the instruments (other than drums) on the record, but also enlisted some very talented help in the recording, mixing and mastering portion of the creation of the record. Check out more info about the release HERE and preorder HERE.