Seeking Empire, Beta State

Description

SEEKING EMPIRE

Seeking Empire is a San Francisco rock project featuring bay area musicians Nikki Aclaro and Alan Kao (Mud), Phil Pristia (Phantom Kicks), Paul Thomas (Good Charlotte), and Cary LaScala (The Lovemakers).


BETA STATE
Emotive indie-rock from past Strata members


NEW DIPLOMAT

New Diplomat is a brand new band from San Francisco, featuring members of Apside and Forget About Boston. The sound has elements of alt rock, new wave and a hint of electronic.


The Bruises
Balancing the tightrope between indie and mainstream rock, THE BRUISES embrace incredibly catchy choruses, dueling female vocal harmonies, and a serrated double guitar attack. Tipping their hats to acts such as Lush, That Dog, and Sleater-Kinney, the band has forged a sound that is both unique and timeless.

THE BRUISES were formed in 2001 when Jen Black met acoustic singer-songwriter Aja Blue (yes, those are their real names). Initially hailing from Peoria, IL, the girls started out as a not-so-typical acoustic duo, bringing forth genuine rock energy to their live performances and to their 2002 LP "Last Summer". The two toured relentlessly across the US in support of the album, which garnered critical acclaim from the press and fans alike.

The year 2004 brought much change for THE BRUISES. Aja and Jen ditched the acoustic guitars and went electric, bringing into fruitation the harder-edged sound they'd always envisioned. They moved to Los Angeles, CA, where they showcased their new sound with the EP "Ladies and Gentlemen...." Audiences along the West Coast went wild for the Bruises, and tracks from the EP were featured on MTV's "Parental Control" and the HERE Network's "Dante's Cove".

After a year in LA, Black and Blue relocated to San Francisco, CA where they immediately began packing local clubs with their engaging live show. The Bruises come out with guitars swinging and hands in the air, delivering an intense set that won't soon be forgotten. In late 2006, the band went into the studio with producer Scott Tusa (Scissors For Lefty, Matt Lutz) to lay the groundwork for a full-length record.