Friend Slash Lover are an alternative pop-rock band from Los Angeles, fronted by Connecticut native, all-around artiste Josh Mintz, an impressive vocalist with a wide vocal range and a beautiful voiceprint.

FSL are influenced by the likes of The Killers, Depeche Mode, David Bowie, John Lennon and blend electronic sounds with gentle guitar riffs to create captivating, mature songs with meaningful lyrics.

Their latest six-track EP is titled "The Grey Area" and was produced by Oleander's mainman Thomas Flowers. Really nice stuff, and the titletrack reminds me of Manic Street Preachers, a bonus point if you ask me... Click on the image above to watch the collection of iPhone music videos created for each song of the EP. Don't miss this great new band!

"Firefights" is the lead single off Australian post/synth rockers Aerials debut EP with the same name. This Brisbane band is one of my favourite new acts from downunder: understand why watching the "Firefights" video, filmed, directed and edited by Rick Clifford, here.

The "Firefights" EP was produced by Tristan Chu and mixed by Forrester Savell. It will be released on May 1 digitally, on CD and Vinyl through MGM Distribution. Don't miss it!

Austin, Texas based alternative poprockers Courrier released last month their sophomore album "Cathedrals Of Color", the follow up to the 2011 debut "A Violent Flame".

The new album was produced by famed knob-twiddler Tim Palmer (Blue October, Goo Goo Dolls, U2, Pearl Jam to name a few) and features the top 50 radio single "Love Is A Fire".

Courrier have a new video out: it's for new single "The City At Night". Watch it clicking on the image on the left.   If you're into bands like Coldplay, Starsailor or Death Cab For Cutie, you've got to check this band now!

ashville alternative rock quartet Satellite released their debut full-length album "Calling Birds" last month via Descendant Records/Sony Music.

The album, produced by guitar player and songwriter Mitch Allan (remember him in great band SR-71?), features 11 tracks, including the 6 songs that formed 2010's debut EP "Ring The Bells".

"Calling-Birds is meant to reference the one sound in the night that reminds you the sun's coming up. Like maybe the songs point out something making life a little easier, and, that in more ways than not, we aren't facing it alone," main songwriter/lead singer Steven McMorran explains.

If you listened to that EP, you already know what to expect from "Calling Birds". If it's the first time you read of Satellite, I can tell you they sound like a mix of One Republic, Snow Patrol, Kings Of Leon and Coldplay with a touch of Americana and US rootsy rock: a great sound enriched by haunting melodies and heartfelt lyrics.

Check some of the songs of the new album on Soundcloud.

"Wild & Free" is the second studio album for American rockers A Rocket To The Moon, from Braintree, Massachusetts. The album was released by Fueled By Ramen last March 26 and features leading single "Ever Enough": watch the video starring young American actress Debby Ryan clicking on the image on the left. "Wild & Free" was produced by Nashville producer Mark Bright (Rascal Flatts, Carrie Underwood, Lonestar, Keith Urban) and if you're into pop-rock with a country vibe, you better check A Rocket To The Moon out.

Lovers and Liars, one of the best independent alternative rock band around, are back with the 3-track EP "Saboteur", "a journey, told in three chapters, on the rollercoaster of life and love", in the words of vocalist, songwriter and producer Stacy Hogan.

This is going to be one of the best EP of the year: great sound, great songs, great musicianship. Listen to the EP on the L+L's bandcamp page and while you're there, give the band their well deserved 3$!!!

"The Pop Underground" is the official debut as a solo artist for Something Corporate and Jack's Mannequin mainman Andrew McMahon. The 4-track EP is produced by Tony Hoffer and is scheduled to be released in April 30, 2013. You can buy it in bundle with a 7" picture disc of the single "Synesthesia" that features as b-side the cover of America's "Sister Golden Hair Surprise".

Listen to "Synesthesia" now clicking on the image on the left.

"Kings & Queens" marks the return of CC melodic rock band Audio Adrenaline, which reformed last year with an altered lineup, featuring Kevin Max, formerly of DC Talk, as the new lead vocalist.

The new album was released a month ago through Fair Trade Services with the production of Dwayne Larring and Seth Mosley. Watch the video for leading single and titletrack "Kings & Queens" clicking on the frame on the left.