Avenged Sevenfold break down “Almost Easy” and other news you might have missed today
Mike Krol released a new single—plus, don’t miss Skating Polly’s new music video for “They’re Cheap (I’m Free).” Check out the news you might have missed today below!
1. Gavin Haley shares new music video
Singer/songwriter Gavin Haley blends a myriad of genres in his song and new music video “Sad Season.” He recently signed to Red Bull Records and concluded a tour with XYLØ and Corey Harper. You can listen to his riffy and narrative-driven song above.
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2. Mike Krol shares new single
Mike Krol released his new song “I Wonder” featuring Allison Crutchfield. This garage-rock track comes from his upcoming album Power Chords available Jan. 25 via Merge Records. You can preorder his record here. Additionally, you can catch Krol on tour across the U.S. and the U.K. next year, and tickets are available now.
Dates:
2/15 – San Diego @ Soda Bar
2/16 – Los Angeles, CA @ Bootleg Theater
2/20 – San Francisco, CA @ Bottom of the Hill
2/22 – Portland, OR @ Mississippi Studios
2/23 – Seattle, WA @ Crocodile Back Bar
2/26 – Minneapolis, MN @ 7th Street Entry
2/27 – Milwaukee, WI @ The Back Room at Colectivo Coffee
2/28 – Chicago, IL @ Empty Bottle
3/01 – Detroit, MI @ Deluxx Fluxx
3/02 – Toronto, ON @ The Garrison
3/04 – Allston, MA @ Great Scott
3/05 – Brooklyn, NY @ Rough Trade
3/06 – Philadelphia, PA @ The Boot & Saddle
3/07 – Washington, DC @ Comet Ping Pong
3/08 – Carrboro, NC @ Cat’s Cradle in Backroom
3/10/ – Atlanta, GA @ The Earl
3/11 – New Orleans, LA @ Gasa Gasa
3/19 – Denver, CO @ Globe Hall
3/20 – Salt Lake City, UT @ Kilby Court
3/22 – Reno, NV @ Holland Project
3/23 – Visalia, CA @ Cellar Door
4/22 – London, UK @ The Social
4/23 – Bristol, UK @ Crofters Rights
4/24 – Manchester, UK @ The Castle
4/25 – Glasgow, UK @ Hug & Pint
4/26 – Leeds, UK @ Brudenell Social Club @ Book Club
4/27 – London, UK @ Test Pressing Festival @ The Dome
3. Avenged Sevenfold share new behind-the-scenes video
Avenged Sevenfold released their third episode in their YouTube “Breakdown” series. In this particular clip, they talk about the process behind their big hit “Almost Easy,” which was released via the 2009 Transformers: Revenge Of The Fallen soundtrack. Watch as guitarists Synyster Gates and Zacky Vengeance discuss the track and talk about their late drummer, James “The Rev” Sullivan.
4. Skating Polly share new music video
Oklahoma City-bred trio Skating Polly released a new video for their song “They’re Cheap (I’m Free)” from their album The Make It All Show. “All the art in the video is made out of trash, and our wardrobe was lent to us by this awesome thrift store in Echo Park called Sunday’s Best,” vocalist Kelli Mayo says. The band are about to kick off their headlining tour with Potty Mouth. Tickets are available here.
Dates:
11/30 – Bellingham, WA @ The Shakedown
12/01 – Vancouver, BC @ LanaLou’s
12/02 – Portland, OR @ Mission Theater
12/03 – Eureka, CA @ The Siren’s Song Tavern
12/05 – San Francisco, CA @ DNA Lounge
12/06 – Santa Cruz, CA @ The Crepe Place
12/07 – Los Angeles, CA @ Moroccan Lounge
12/08 – Garden Grove, CA @ The Locker Room (Garden Amp)
12/09 – San Diego, CA @ Space
12/11 – Tucson, AZ @ Club Congress
12/12 – Phoenix, AZ @ Rebel Lounge
12/13 – Las Vegas, NV @ Beauty Bar
12/14 – Salt Lake City, UT @ Kilby Court
12/15 – Boise, ID @ Funky Taco
12/16 – Seattle, WA @ The Sunset
