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.

The Taking is an alternative rock/electronic/dubstep band hailing from San Antonio, Texas. They already shared the stage with Platinum selling artists such as Three Days Grace, Evanescence and Seether.

After the release of their debut album, The Taking teamed up with acclaimed producer Jeff Blue (Linkin Park, Limp Bizkit, Korn, Hoobastank) and recorded a 4-track EP that came out last February. Stream this catchy stuff on SoundCloud now clicking on the cover on the left.

Last October I wrote about Stars In Stereo, a rock band from Los Angeles, influenced by U2, 30 Seconds To Mars, Foo Fighters and Daft Punk. In the last 12 months or so the group toured incessantly with The Used, Foxy Shazam, Hoobastank, Blue October, Flyleaf and Drowning Pool. As there's no rest for the wicked, Stars In Stereo are ready to hit the road again with Bullet For My Valentine, Young Guns and Halestorm starting next Friday.

But, most important, frontwoman Bec Hollcraft -a really accomplished singer- and her mates have recorded their self-titled debut album that will see the light of day tomorrow. It's a very good heavy rock record full of anthemic song with catchy hooks.

Stream some songs of the album and download an acoustic version of lead single "The Broken" for free heading over to Stars In Stereo's facebook page.