Blake Byrd

Horseshoe – Baggage

28 May 2019

Talk about a band that deserves some recognition, Baggage, fronted by Jonathon “Jono” Diener, ex-member of the Swellers, talks about the hardships and reality of being in a band and the “Horseshoe” it feels like, in this week’s featured song “Horseshoe”…

Hang Tight – Hold Close

5 March 2019

A new discovery of mine, Hold Close, based out of Springfield, Missouri and signed to Hopeless records at the end of 2017, released a new EP ’Time’ this past January. I don’t know how i’m just now finding out about this, but i’m sure glad i did!..

Date or Dance – Flock

16 January 2019

This week is a special one! Not only a Pop Punk single but a pop rock debut! just released on January 15, FLOCK put out their sophomore single “Date or Dance” Bringing Nostalgia to the table, but keeping it positive, “rousing and upbeat” – EarMilk. ..

Take Me Home – Times Like These

9 January 2019

This week’s feature is one from our online Submissions! Starting out as a stadium anthem, thank you to Times Like These for sending us their new single “Take Me Home” off of their upcoming EP. Based out of Suffolk, NY, these east coast rockers started out 2019 strong by releasing “Take Me Home” on New Year’s Day!…

Help. – Young Lions

18 December 2018

Taking a more alternative approach this week, I was excited to discover the Young Lions from Brisbane Australia. Released this past September, their single “Help” A song that I think we can all get behind,…

Oceans – Small Talks

20 November 2018

I’ve been following Small Talks for almost a year now, and was stoked to finally see them live this past week at the Troubadour in West Hollywood, opening for both the incredible Broadside & With Confidence…

2 AM – Cemetery Drive

30 October 2018

Cemetery Drive released “2AM” under We Are Triumphant records this past July, and if you’ve been in the need for a song to mosh to in your room, then they have got you covered!..

This Isn’t What I Paid For – As Time Fades

16 October 2018

Hailing from Clevland, OH As Time Fades new single “This Isn’t What I Paid For” is everything this playlist stands for! It’s catchy as hell, it’s fun, and if I were in charge of booking bands on The Warped Tour, I’d choose them!…

Moving Boxes – With Confidence

10 October 2018

In Lieu of the fact that I will be seeing With Confidence this Sunday at the Troubadour in West Hollywood, CA I could not think of a better song to feature this week than “Moving Boxes”; one of three singles released off of their latest album ‘Love and Loathing’…

Shut Up (You Miss Me) – Doll Skin

2 October 2018

Doll Skin is a group I stumbled upon while walking from stage to stage at warped tour. Alex Snowden happened to be playing a face melting solo, I stopped in my tracks, called the rest of my friends over and we rocked out to four of the most bad ass girls tearing up the stage…

Hotel Beds – We Were Sharks

26 September 2018

Ever felt like someone had full control of you? No matter where you run off to you see them in EVERYTHING?! We Were Sharks puts that into perfect words with a song that gets stuck in your head before the first verse even starts!…

You Can Count On Me – Trophy Eyes

14 September 2018

Releasing “You Can Count On Me” on Aug 3, 2018. The Newcastle based Australian band is quickly finding exposure after signing to hopeless records…