Pinstock Push Forward With Striking New Single/Video “Going Backwards”

March 14, 2025The Whole Kameese Leave a comment

LA based band, Pinstock, continue to amaze with their blazing new single/ video, “Going Backwards” You can listen to “Going Backwards “ Here You can watch the video below.

We are absolutely all in on Pinstock and their latest single “Going Backwards” Pinstock, artfully blends Alt-Rock, Pop-Punk & Hip-Hop,the band formed in 2019.

“Going Backwards”, the second single from their forthcoming debut Wiretap Records EP out later this year

Produced by the legendary Paul Miner—former Death By Stereo bassist and renowned producer for Zebrahead, the Adolescents, CJ Ramone, and more—“Going Backwards” originated from a demo written and recorded by Pinstock’s drummer Jeff in the early 2000s. Here’s what the band had to say about the music video:

For the music video we decided to run with the theme of “Going Backwards”, and create a fictional story of us meeting and forming as a band. We all play exaggerated versions of our “old selves” (Myself being Hip-Hop, Ricky being Emo, Jeff being Punk Rock and Danny being Metal). An A&R for a Record Label (played by my wife Rosa Finch) is tasked with finding the next big thing, and decides the best way to do that is to bait us with “Money, Fame, Sex, Girls & Love”. Once we are all trapped in a room with instruments, we try out different variations until something works! After we leave the rehearsal room, we realize we have grown into new people and are ready for the next chapter in our lives.”

Pinstock has a creative and unique sound that takes Pop-Punk, Alternative Rock, and Hip-Hop influences to craft music that is truly jaw dropping amazing,and this is front and center on “Going Backwards “, Pinstock, is exactly the kind of band that made us fall in love with music in the first place.

The Brother Stereo Deliver An Absolutely Devine Musical Experience With Latest Single “Time In History “

August 23, 2024The Whole Kameese Leave a comment

Time in History’ is the follow-up to May debut single “After The Rain”

We recently had the absolute privilege to check out the new single “Time In History from Massachusetts alternative rock trio The Brother Stereo led by songwriter Michael Robert Kelly. You can listen to “Time In History “ Here

There is this beautiful mystique about “Time In History “ from The Brother Stereo. The melody slowly rises coupled with lyrics that feel like they come from a well know poetry anthology. Without a doubt “Time In History “ from The Brother Stereo is an artistic and musical experience that you cannot ignore.

With both an anthemic grandeur and an inviting, intimate core, “Time in History” is not your typical 2024 single. The follow-up to The Brother Stereo’s punchy debut May single “After The Rain,” the track engages an introspective sonic journey through its five-minute runtime, canvassing broad strokes across a spectrum of sound with a centered gravitational pull as flashes of indie, psychedelia, post-Britpop, and space rock dance across Kelly’s lived-in sense of lyrical storytelling.

“‘Time in History’ is about the insecurities and complacency of today’s world coupled with the nostalgia of growing up and the longing for yesterday’s world,” says Kelly, the brother of longtime Dropkick Murphys drummer Matt Kelly, and the beloved Boston punk band’s substitute touring bass, banjo, and mandolin player. “I think this song will be relatable to our generation very directly.”

Kelly adds: “Plus, we are just really happy with how it represents what we are capable of producing. It has depth and musicianship and both of those things are very important to the three of us. It’s open for interpretation, which is definitely the way I like to write.”

The “three of us” that Kelly refers to is The Brother Stereo’s new – and inaugural – lineup, featuring Shawn Pelkey on drums and percussion and Buddy Sullivan on guitar. The new additions that took The Brother Stereo from Kelly’s occasional side project to full-on rock band are inextricably linked to the evolution of “Time in History,” which has its own timeline baked into its formation.

Thousand Foot Krutch Delivers “The End Is Where We Begin: REIGNITED

July 26, 2024The Whole Kameese Leave a comment

Global rock sensation Thousand Foot Krutch is honored to announce today ( July 26 ) Endurance Music Grouprelease of The End Is Where We Begin: REIGNITED along with the band’s groundbreaking and critically acclaimed 2012 album The End is Where We Begin that has been completely remastered and available in Dolby ATMOS.

You can listen to “The End Is Where We Begin: REIGNITED on Spotify Here and on Apple Music Here

Produced by Aaron Sprinkle, TFK vocalist / songwriter Teerawk (aka Trevor McNevan) and TFK bassist Joel Bruyere, REIGNITED includes performances by Ronnie Wood of the Rolling Stones, RED,Citizen Soldier, James Michael of Sixx:A.M., Adelitas Way, New Medicine, Saint Asonia and Adam Gontier, Icon For Hire, The Funeral Portrait and more.

“Endurance Music Group has done a great job pulling this together,” says Teerawk. “It’s truly humbling to be honored by so many great artists and to hear a fresh take on these songs again. Big thanks to all of our Rock family who participated and made this something special. These songs and this album will always hold a special place in my heart.”

The original The End is Where We Begin, which was released independently by Teerawk, Bruyere and drummer Steve Augustine, has received over two billion streams to date and sales approaching one million units. In 2023, the popular song “Courtesy Call” achieved RIAA Platinum® sales. The track “War Of Change” went Gold® in 2021.

Along with the digital release on July 26, a limited-edition 2-CD, double-vinyl-album and multiple exclusive t-shirts will be available on November 8.PREORDER them via https://thousandfootkrutch.rosecityworks.com/.

Thousand Foot Krutch, has a one of kind sound and it is showcased front and center on “The End Is Where We Begin:REIGNITED

Announcement: The Whole Kameese Is Going On Hiatus

April 14, 2024The Whole Kameese Leave a comment

We started The Whole Kameese back in 2020 as a way to keep busy during the pandemic. We are so lucky to have worked with so many wonderful artists, promoters and other music professionals. We were also so blessed to be able to share so much amazing music . We have made the difficult decision to put the blog on the back burner. At this time we need to focus on other important matters. We do not know how long we will be away but, we will return. We thank all of you for your support

-Jay

We Demand Parachutes Deliver Spectacular New Single “Cheerful Coping”

April 12, 2024April 12, 2024The Whole Kameese Leave a comment

We recently had the chance to check out the blazing new single “Cheerful Coping” from Boston and Brooklyn alt-rock and pop-punk trio, We Demand Parachutes . You can listen to “Cheerful Coping” on Spotify Here and on Apple Music Here

“Cheerful Coping “ is the start of a new chapter for the band, who in 2022 unveiled their debut album Outside The Null Field to wide acclaim and last fall linked up with Fake Feelings for a collaboration called “Still Trying”. The melodic and explosive “Cheerful Coping,” produced and engineered by Alan Day of Four Year Strong, captures the spirit of the modern day – and the little things we do in order to keep moving forward as the world burns around us.

We were absolutely intoxicated by the melody of “Cheerful Coping “ coupled by flawless vocals, “Cheerful Coping “ from We Demand Parachutes is one of those special otherworldly songs that you can’t ignore.

The title track to a new six-track EP due out later this year, “Cheerful Coping” reflects a creative songwriting shift for the band, taking demos and ideas born in isolation and rebuilding them through the pre-production process in the studio with Day at Ghost Hit Recording studio in West Springfield, Massachusetts. Early seeds of the song were first planted by McCord a few weeks after completing Outside The Null Field, and after a heavy workshop on the chorus by the band, the song began to take its current shape.

Cheerful Coping” from We Demand Parachutes is the absolute perfect storm in musical perfection.

Maisy Kay Delivers A Stunning Cover Of “Running Up That Hill “

December 15, 2023December 15, 2023The Whole Kameese Leave a comment

We recently got check out the phenomenal cover of the Kate Bush classic “Running Up That Hill “ from London native and Los Angeles-based singer-songwriter Maisy Kay . You can listen to “Running Up That Hill “ on Spotify Here and on Apple Music Here

The classic Kate Bush cover, shared as a ‘thank you’ to fans, caps off a busy 2023 for Maisy Kay following the release of her Metamorphosis EP featuring the singles “Doorway” and “First Time” this past fall.

“It was so much fun performing this song on tour with JVKE, because I could interact with the fans. And since everyone watches Stranger Things, I thought ‘Running Up That Hill’ would be the perfect song. A lot of the other music wasn’t out yet, so it was such a cool experience to have everyone singing the lyrics with me.” – Maisy Kay

We are absolutely captivated by this amazing version of “Running Up That Hill“ from Maisy Kay.

New original songs along with an exciting remix are slated to drop in 2024, and we can’t wait.

Morgan Reese Keeps It Real With Original Christmas Song “Scrooge Xmas”

December 8, 2023December 8, 2023The Whole Kameese Leave a comment

We recently got a chance to check out the new original song “Scrooge Xmas” from alt-indie songwriter, instrumentalist , and producer Morgan Reese .

You can listen to “Scrooge Xmas “ on Spotify Here and on Apple Music Here .

“Scrooge Xmas” from Morgan Reese comes on the heels of her debut album “Empress Of Mars” and the “Hypocrite” single that followed.

When asked about the song , Morgan Reese had the following to say about “Scrooge Xmas”

“‘scrooge xmas’ is a Christmas song for those who don’t relate to the joy and excitement everyone else seems to feel this time of year. After the magic of childhood belief fades, holidays can feel more like an obligation, especially if you’re not close with your family.”

Do yourself a favor and get your holiday vibe on with “Scrooge Xmas” from Morgan Reese

The Veils ….And Out Of The Void Came Love, Is A Magnificent Musical Achievement

March 3, 2023March 3, 2023The Whole Kameese Leave a comment

We felt beyond privileged to check out the highly anticipated album “..And Out Of The Void Came Love”from English/New Zealand indie rock band The Veils fronted by singer/Songwriter Finn Andrews . The 15-track double album out via Ba Da Bing Records was seven years in the making following their acclaimed album Total Depravity.

You can listen to “…And Out Of The Void Came Love..” on Spotify Here and on Apple Music Here

Just by listening to this record, you can hear throughout the whole record how much of a labor of love this record is . We have never met Finn Andrews or the other fine musicians on this amazing album but, if we did we would extend out our hand and congratulate them on an absolutely magnificent record.

…And Out Of The Void Came Love….is an album intended to be listened to in two sittings with a short break in the middle. This record does a brilliant job of a presenting a diverse offering of rock music. Featuring expansive lush indie rock, to Americana dipped roucous tunes, and introspective slow-burned folk tunes, …And Out Of The Void Came Love is a spellbinding musical journey.

So we went and found a comfy spot , put on our headphones and began listening…. The first track “Time” is just the Perfect opening song it has such a timeless feel to it . We highly recommend checking out the amazing video that accompanies the song .

We were very taken with “Bullfighter (Hand Of God )” It has a very hymnal feeling . The percussion on the track stayed with us long after the track ended .

We found it very easy to connect with the songs on …And Out Of The Void Came Love… All of the songs have a way of touching the heart and soul.

One Song that really caught our attention on the record was “The Epoch “ The song has this haunting yet eclectic feel and sound to it, that you just can’t ignore . The vocals also have energy to them that are electric.

“Ring Of Saturn “ is such a beautifully constructed song but the star of this stunningly brilliant song , is the flawless vocals. We listened to this one for a while .

The orchestration of the album as a whole was simply breathtaking Composer Victoria Kelly’s soaring string arrangements play an integral role in bringing the songs to life, as do musicians Cass Basil (bass), Dan Raishbrook (lap steel, guitar), Liam Gerrard (piano), Joseph McCallum (drums) the NZTrio and special guests the Smoke Fairies on backing vocals.

As we moved on to the second half of this incredible musical achievement, we found ourselves like explorers ready to uncover musical treasures. We found a feeling of deep emotions with “Made From Love With Far To Go” That feeling of deep emotion continued with absolutely gorgeous melody “Someday My Love Will Come “

We loved the haunting appeal of “The Day I Meet My Murderer” We picture this song AA the perfect song around a campfire.

Some may say that making a meaningful record is a lost art . We would point to And Out Of The Void Came Love” from The Veils and that this record is more than a work of art .. but a masterpiece.

Attention: Bands and Artists Show Us Your Stickers!!!

February 15, 2023February 15, 2023The Whole Kameese Leave a comment

Send us your Band /Artist/Label stickers via virtual or snail mail and we’ll spotlight you.See below for details

Maybe we are showing are age but , we remember a time when band stickers were a big deal . Well we want to bring them back ! We are looking for Artist/Bands/Labels to send us your stickers . You can send them virtually or via snail mail . Send us an email at thewholekameese @gmail.com and we will let you know where to send the snail mail . Starting next week we will pick a few stickers and showcase the sticker and the band ( so let us know of any new shows or tracks and we can spotlight it for you .

We can’t wait to see all the stickers !!!!

Belgian Alternative/ Punks Captain Kaiser Come Full Speed with Epic New Single + Video “Drive”

February 6, 2023February 7, 2023The Whole Kameese Leave a comment

We just checked out the new amazing new single and video for “Drive” from Belgian Alternative/Punks Captain Kaiser.

You can listen to “Drive” on Spotify Here and on Apple Music Here

“Drive” is off the band’s forthcoming album Jay Mass-produced LP RHYME&REASON, due out later this year on [PIAS] Recordings.

We were instantly infatuated with “Drive” , what hooked us was the harmonic beginning that slowly built to a perfectly played energetic melody that was absolutely freaking brilliant.

“Drive” is the perfect loud and clear announcement for a new phase of Captain Kaiser ( and we freaking love it ) With a punchier, heavier and more emotional sound, the band’s frontman Sascha Vansant wrote “Drive” after the passing of his mother. Even without knowing this, one can easily hear the pain of loss and the feeling of driving senselessly into nothingness.

Vansant’s lyrics soothe the soul as much as they cut it like a knife. You hear him search for every word, and in the end, the catharsis is deserved. It’s easy to imagine how he looks up to the sky, his band giving it all one more time in a rare euphoric moment on this quite dark, yet life-affirming record

Along with the single the band has also released an epic video for “Drive” you can watch the video below

You can Captain Kaiser on tour in the UK (Feb 18-25) and Germany ( April 3-9) check out more details below .

Captain Kaiser have crafted an absolutely brilliant song that not only plays to your ears but , to your heart and soul as well.

Your Wednesday Just Got Better…..joan new single/visual announce debut album via Photo Finish Records

November 16, 2022November 16, 2022The Whole Kameese Leave a comment

You can listen to the brand new single “Flowers on Spotify and Apple Music

We are so excited that alt pop duo joan today announce details of their long awaited debut album superglue, out April 19th via Photo Finish Records. The twelve-track full length is over three years in the making, following their beloved EPs portra, cloudy, hi and bye, and is an existential journey influenced by the duo’s recent transition into fatherhood.

joan explain: “It’s totally wrecked our world and we both have been going through a lot of the same growth that comes alongside being a parent. It’s changed our whole process of writing, and way more than just like having a kid and making every song about them. It’s made us think more about who we are as people, what we want to put into the world and what we want to get out of it, just reflecting on life way more than I think we ever have. This album as a whole is about the past and the present happening at the same time, it’s about dreams for the future and hoping for a better tomorrow but missing yesterday. It’s by far the best and most meaningful music we’ve ever made, it has something for everyone, and we hope it means something to you too.”

To accompany the news they’ve also shared the record’s second single and video ‘flowers’, the last song joan wrote for the album which became one of their personal favorites. The highly emotive and nostalgic narrative discusses how time is fleeting and how people grow and change, paired with wistful acoustic guitar riffs under cinematic synths and heartfelt melodies. The accompanying video shows captures joan’s riveting performance against bright hues of yellow.

You can check out the video for “Flowers” below

The band share “I remember running around the streets of my best friend’s neighborhood after midnight, skipping around from friend to friends house. I remember rushing to my friend’s house after school to rehearse our new songs in his garage. I remember driving around town after the sun went down just because we could. you make so many memories in those formative years. You never think to yourself, “this won’t last forever”. but then you grow. It happens slow – years go by, seasons change. That’s just life. If you’re lucky, some of those people stick around. but for a lot of us, you’re left asking, “why don’t we talk anymore?”. That’s what this song is to us.”

You can check out the video for “Flowers” below

We can’t not wait till April when Superglue is released.

joan tour dates

Nov 25 – Senayan Park (Spark): Jakarta, Indonesia

Nov 27 – Very Festival @ Thunder Dome: Bangkok, Thailand

Nov 30 – Space Odd: Tokyo, Japan

 Dec 3: Sorpresa Music Festival @ Enchanted Kingdom: Laguna, Philippines

Aaron James “Ghost”

October 3, 2022October 3, 2022The Whole Kameese Leave a comment

We were very pleased to check out the second single “Ghost” from Memphis based alt-folk artist Aaron James . Ghost is off the singer-songwriter’s forthcoming album,Nobody Really Makes Love Anymore – Out November 4th on Memphis based indie label Unapologetic – Is a delicate well crafted artistic statement that feels like one meaningful conversation about love .

Nobody Really Makes Love Anymore is not about any particular relationship. It was written during a time where it felt virtually impossible to choose love, and it felt irresponsible to even search for it,” the Memphis-based indie folk artist says. “I feel that dedicating an album to this emotion is almost my retaliation to that guilty feeling of searching for love in what often feels like a loveless world. I hope these songs can inspire and encourage people to choose having human experiences and not give up on love for the comfort of simulation.”

On “Ghost” Aaron James tells the ever modern tale of being “ghosted” by a long distance love interest. I was really in a relationship with my phone for a whole year,” Aaron says with a good-natured laugh. “There is no more emotionally unforgiving lover than our cellular devices. When I wrote this, I really started to become aware of the facade that comes with relationships, beyond just intimate ones, that are totally maintained over social media.”

We were really drawn in by the simplicity and no thrills approach to “Ghost”. Aaron James is a gifted and relatable storyteller who’s heart and soul rises front and center in all of his wonderfully crafted song .

You can check out the video for “Ghost” below

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