If you’re thinking we’ve reached a rock n’ roll shortage, think again. This round of ‘Rock My Soul’ boasts 19 new tracks featuring Dirty Honey, Black Heart Saints, Watermox, Goodbye June, Big Wreck, The Cruel Knives, Dead Posey + more! Oh, and some Sammy Hagar may or may not have slipped into the mix. Sorry not sorry! Listen below or check it out directly on Spotify here.
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For our third edition, we’d like to introduce you to a band that knows how to deliver - Brand of Julez. As you scroll down to check out the playlist, learn more about the band and check out their latest video for “Take It All Away”.
BRAND OF JULEZ
When you think of the South Bronx, you don’t think of modern, melodic rock anthems, passionately aggressive vocals, heavy guitars, ripping solos, driving bass lines or pounding drum fills. Lucky for you - that’s exactly what you’ll get with Brand of Julez.
Like any talented brothers would do, Julez(vocals/guitar) and Brandon Zamora(bass/backing vocals) started their own band at the ripe ages of 16 and 13. Since those founding days of working to find their sound and fellow bandmates, Brand of Julez (catch that clever name play), has found their strength both on and off the stage.
After some years of in and out bandmates, Nick Kashmanian(guitar) and Frankie D’esposito (drums) joined the Zamora brothers solidifying Brand of Julez as a force to be reckoned with both in the music space [and hair space]. Seriously, their hair...it’s incredible.
If you want to experience one helluva rock show, go see Brand of Julez live. ALL KILLER, NO FILLER. Their passion and hold-nothing-back mentality has rewarded them opportunities to share the stage with artists like Ace Frehley, Alice Cooper, Vince Neil, Tesla, Drowning Pool, Adrenaline Mod, Burn Halo, Orianthi, Full Devil Jacket, and now Michael Graves (of The Misfits). Check out our photos from their Knoxville performance here.
Right now, the guys are on tour...almost everyday from now until the end of November. Impressive, to say the least as a DIY band putting everything into their performances and building up the band’s presence when off stage. While driving to their next stop, Julez took the time to give us details on what we can expect from them in the near future and a little insight on our favorite track, a heavy yet rhythmic political anthem, “Take It All Away”…
Q: What was the inspiration behind Take It All Away?
At a time where there is so much divide in our country, I wanted to throw myself into the mix and let people know together, we are stronger. Lies don’t ever work and thinking that the wool is being pulled over our eyes is foolish. There is a voice screaming to be heard from the new generation and that’s what Take It All Away is about. Musically, I was jamming to one of my favorite Alter Bridge songs which require funky guitar tunings sometimes and that opened the door to playing around with new ideas. Thanks ,AB! Haha
Q: Any new music coming soon?
Yes! We will be releasing our new EP in Spring 2020.
Q: Anything else you want to share?
Make sure to check out our new music video for “Take It All Away” and check out our debut album “Forward” on all digital streaming sites! We are also currently on tour til the end of November, so if we’re coming to your town, come rock with us!
CATCH BRAND OF JULEZ ON THE ROAD…
October
21st - Spokane, WA @ The Pin
22nd - Seattle, WA @ Funhouse
23rd - Portland, OR @ Paris Theater
24th - Medford, OR @ Howiee’s on Front
25th - Sacramento, CA @ Holy Diver
26th - Fresno, CA @ Fulton 55
27th - Las Vegas, CA @ The Dive Bar
28th - West Hollywood, CA @ Whisky A Go Go
29th - San Diego, CA @ Brick By Brick
30th - Bullhead City, AZ @ Lazy Harry’s Bar & Grill
31st - Tempe, AZ @ Marquee Theatre
November
2nd - Houston, TX @ Scout Bar
3rd - Laredo, TX @ Electric Lounge
4th - San Antonio, TX @ Bond’s 007 Bar
8th - Brownsville, TX @ W1N Grill and Bar
13th - Huntsville, AL @ SideTracks Music Hall
15th - Tampa, FL @ Pegasus Lounge
16th - Winter Park, FL @ The Haven Lounge
17th - Jacksonville, FL @ Jack Rabbits
18th - Greenville, SC @ The Radio Room
21st - Baltimore, MD @ Sparta Inn
22nd - Mercersburg, PA @ The Mercersburg Mansion House
23rd - Altoona, PA @ McGarvey’s Bar