Strange Young Things out of Phoenix, Arizona packs a powerful punch!

Like an illicit affair with a kinky lover, Strange Young Things has got a hold on me! Reminding me of everything I love in the blues, soul, and rock of a Black Crowes or Burning Brides live set, and all the energy and heart of a raucous punk show. Though they’ve been together and performing in the valley for many years, this year marks their major breakout in the local music scene. With a southwest tour in the works to promote their new album titled “Look What They’ve Done to My Champagne Music”,  I expect you’ll be hearing even more buzz about them blowing folks away wherever they go!

Strange Young Things is made up of Corey Gloden (Guitar, Vocals), Richard Polmans (Drums, Percussion), Patrick Kelly (Guitar, Vocals). They frequently play venues across Arizona and California, and put on a show that is larger than life everywhere they go.

Strange Young Things has just finished up in the studio and is set to release their 1st full length album this coming fall with a huge blowout CD Release party at Last Exit in Tempe, AZ on September 6th. The release party will also feature local celebs The Earps, Tramps and Thieves, and Dry River Yacht Club. For more details on the party, where you can find their CD, and other upcoming appearances, please visit the Strange Young Things on MySpace

“We’re young, and we come from Florida,” says Zakk, “but that doesn’t mean we’re a boy band or a novelty. We rehearsed our album every day in our guitarist’s garage, in the middle of the summer in Miami. We weren’t working on our choreography, and we certainly weren’t waiting around for our next song to come in the mail!”

That’s the bassist of my new musical obsession Black Tide. Currently touring the UK, Black Tide is kicking ass and taking names everywhere they go. Their sound definitely pays homage to the great metal bands of the 80’s such as Motley Crue, Pantera, and Testament, andwith an insane edge that this generation of songbirds was completely missing. They’ve opened for Ozzfest. They’ve showcased on Headbangers Ball and Spin Magazine. They’ve got airplay on radio stations nationwide. And all this is for a bunch of boys who haven’t even gotten out of their teen years! That’s right, the singers 15, the bassist is 19, the drummer and guitar player are 18 and 17. Let me just say they’re doin their mamma proud with fans like this:

“I saw black tide at wolvo civic hall on sunday, first time i had heard them and they were absolutely fantastic,i downloaded shockwave as soon as i got home,wow, i cant belive there supporting bands and not the main act, do you know any other black tide songs or albums i can buy or downloade? this could be my new fravorite band they are THE NEXT BIG THING!”

Well, the wait’s almost over. Their upcoming release “Light From Above” is expected on record store shelves Marh 18th according to the Interscope Records website. Until then you can catch them in concert as they make their way around the US on tour with Chimaira and All That Remains.

Black Tide 2008 Concert Tour Dates:

Feb 21 2008 Slim’s w/ All That Remains San Francisco, California
Feb 22 2008 SOMA w/ All That Remains San Diego, California
Feb 23 2008 Jillian’s w/ All That Remains Las Vegas, Nevada
Feb 25 2008 House of Blues w/ All That Remains Los Angeles, California
Feb 26 2008 Marquee w/ All That Remains Phoenix, Arizona
Feb 28 2008 The Door w/ All That Remains Dallas, Texas
Feb 29 2008 White Rabbit w/ All That Remains San Antonio, Texas
Mar 1 2008 Meridian w/ All That Remains Houston, Texas
Mar 3 2008 House of Blues w/ All That Remains Orlando, Florida
Mar 4 2008 The Masquerade w/ All That Remains Atlanta, Georgia
Mar 5 2008 Amos Southend w/ All That Remains Charlotte, North Carolina
Mar 6 2008 9:30 Club w/ All That Remains Washington DC, Washington DC
Mar 7 2008 Starland Ballroom w/ All That Remains Sayreville, New Jersey

Check them out for yourself, and leave a comment below!