Local Shots Blog

Devise - Web Of Lies

jaxon@wmmr.com (Jaxon) — Thu, 14 Feb 2013 00:09:35 GMT

Members of former Philly bands The Element and Noosphere have come together to create the latest Local Shots Artist of the Month, Devise. This hook-laden hard rock is so well-polished and full of vigor, it's hard to believe this band is less than a year old. We spun a brand new song, "Web Of Lies", which is from their yet-to-be-released EP. Check it out! For Facebook and other links, head over to the Artist of the Month page. You'll also find info on the upcoming Local Shots showcase at Dobbs next Saturday 2/23.

Devise - Days Of Grey

jaxon@wmmr.com (Jaxon) — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 23:31:47 GMT

Members of former Philly bands The Element and Noosphere have come together to create the latest Local Shots Artist of the Month, Devise. This hook-laden hard rock is so well-polished and full of vigor, it's hard to believe this band is less than a year old. We spun a brand new song, "Days of Grey", which is from their yet-to-be-released EP. Check it out! For Facebook and other links, head over to the Artist of the Month page. You'll also find info on the upcoming Local Shots showcase at Dobbs on Saturday 2/23.

Soraia - Jolene VIDEO

jaxon@wmmr.com (Jaxon) — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 21:28:43 GMT

Soraia, our Artist of the Month from November 2012, produced a music video for their popular cover of Dolly Parton's "Jolene". Check it out below, and be sure to head over to The Legendary Dobbs next Saturday 2/16 for their CD release show!

Give Me Gravity - This Purple Felt Is Driving Me Crazy VIDEO

jaxon@wmmr.com (Jaxon) — Tue, 29 Jan 2013 21:44:29 GMT

It's video time on Jaxon's Local Shots Podcast! Our friends in Give Me Gravity produced a cool live video for "This Purple Felt Is Driving Me Crazy", filmed at World Cafe Live. Check it out:

Shutter - Hollow Faith

jaxon@wmmr.com (Jaxon) — Fri, 18 Jan 2013 23:38:48 GMT

Jaxon's Local Shots Podcast has got another song for ya - this time from the Delaware band Shutter. Check out the track "Hollow Faith", and if you like what you hear, go to Facebook for more!

Clashing Plaid - Be My Batgirl

jaxon@wmmr.com (Jaxon) — Fri, 18 Jan 2013 23:33:17 GMT

Jaxon's Local Shots Podcast has the band Clashing Plaid for your listening pleasure today. You can stream their track "Be My Batgirl" - full of classic punk vibes. It's the first track off their CD All In, available now. Catch 'em at Rebel Rock Bar on Saturday February 2nd or go to ClashingPlaid.com for more.

The Parachuting Apostles - On Top Of The Airway

jaxon@wmmr.com (Jaxon) — Thu, 17 Jan 2013 00:08:15 GMT

WMMR's Local Shots welcomes 2013 with January's Artist of the Month: The Parachuting Apostles. These guys carry a listenable classic rock sound while keeping you on your toes with full-bodied guitar chords, the sounds of a saxophone, and a tempo change here and there to switch things up. Today we played the track "On Top Of The Airway" off their latest EP Dishpig. You can follow the band through the month of January on their Artist Of The Month Page and on Facebook. Our first showcase of the new year is Friday, January 25th at Dobbs on South Street- catch the Apostles there!

The Parachuting Apostles - Common Criminal

jaxon@wmmr.com (Jaxon) — Thu, 10 Jan 2013 00:11:36 GMT

WMMR's Local Shots welcomes 2013 with January's Artist of the Month: The Parachuting Apostles. These guys carry a listenable classic rock sound while keeping you on your toes with full-bodied guitar chords, the sounds of a saxophone, and a tempo change here and there to switch things up. Today we played the track "Common Criminal" off their latest EP Dishpig. You can follow the band through the month of January on their Artist Of The Month Page and on Facebook. Our first showcase of the new year is Friday, January 25th at Dobbs on South Street- catch the Apostles there!

MACH22 - I'm Just A Man VIDEO

jaxon@wmmr.com (Jaxon) — Tue, 08 Jan 2013 20:57:22 GMT

Our September 2012 Artist of the Month MACH22 has been up to a lot since last year, including winning Guitar Center's Onstage With Slash Grand Prize [nice!]. We podcasted "I'm Just A Man" - now you can check out their brand new video for the tune. Like them on Facebook to get info on their upcoming record release.

MaddaM Ink - Now & Forever

jaxon@wmmr.com (Jaxon) — Mon, 07 Jan 2013 23:46:00 GMT

Today's Local Shots Podcast features MaddaM Ink, who describe themselves as "modern rock with a classic twist". They're getting ready to head to the studio to record some new material, but in the meantime, we have the song "Now & Forever" for you to enjoy. Go to MaddaMink.com for more.