Vicenza-based band Hearts Apart have announced the release of “I Hate The Summer,” an explosive punk’n’roll track that will be part of their new EP, set to drop at the end of February via Epidemic Records.

LISTEN TO THE SINGLE: https://smarturl.com/HeartsApartIHTS

The band comments:
“I Hate The Summer is a song that encapsulates much of what Hearts Apart is about: punk rock, desperation, rock’n’roll, sadness, fun, nerdy vibes, irony, failure. Yes, we believe you can sweat away the darkness by dancing and crying at the same time, and this song is perfect for that.”

Those who have already appreciated Hearts Apart’s electrifying energy, catchy melodies, and engaging live performances will be thrilled with this comeback. All the signature elements of their unique sound are present but cranked up to the next level. If “I Hate The Summer” sets the perfect mood for this return, the entire EP, titled “Summer Bummer,” is ready to give voice to the mix of conflicting emotions that summer tends to amplify.

This is it. This is the heart of Hearts Apart—the eternal Summer Bummer. The constant contrast between energy, sweat, redemption, fun, and at the same time, depression, darkness, failure, and despair. All together, always, without respite, without surrender. Six songs to survive these six very songs. Melody and tension, harmonies and sharp lies, sun and moon straight to the veins. A balance that remains distant. A stage that’s always close. Enjoy this cold, harsh, glacial summer of ours.

Who are Hearts Apart?
The summer of 2018 marks the birth of Hearts Apart. At Lollollo Fest, on the shores of Lake Garda, between sets from Hooligans’n’Roses and Labradors, the idea of a band that channels existential unease into punk rock and rock’n’roll—while approaching their forties with Marked Men as a reference point—begins to take shape.

In no time, three friends find themselves in the rehearsal room, fueled by cheap beers and an atmosphere buzzing with inspiration. Within a year, they write 40 songs and go through two bassists: first, a devoted fan of The Stooges, then a veteran of bike polo.

The band made their live debut in the spring of 2021, reaching their first gig in a beat-up pickup truck at a mountain shelter 1,825 meters above sea level. Since then, their unstoppable energy has taken shape first in the Number One To No One EP (five tracks), followed by Bang! Wrong Again (six tracks). In March 2023, these two works were combined into a single LP—an auto-split release featuring two different covers, designed by Irene Palladini.

With three years of shows under their belt, Hearts Apart continue to bring their passion for punk rock, rock’n’roll, and pop punk to the stage, blending melody, intensity, and a healthy dose of self-irony. Their approach is direct, visceral, and emotional—crying while dancing is totally possible. Because, in the end, everything boils down to “Less machos, more nachos.” Clear? No. Does it make sense? Not really. Just like life itself, which Hearts Apart capture in their raw, heartfelt songs—songs that will make you cry and dance at the same time.

HEARTS APART are Checco, Giò, Punch, and Silva.

Epidemic Records invites you to mark your calendars for February 28th, when “Summer Bummer” will be released in both digital format and a limited edition vinyl.

Vinyl pre-orders will open in the coming weeks. Don’t miss out!

Italian singer-songwriter Gab De La Vega has released a poignant new video for “Immortal,” a song from his latest album, Life Burns, out now on SBÄM Records worldwide, in collaboration with Sell The Heart Records (U.S.), Epidemic Records, Motorcity Produzioni, and Overdrive (Italy). De La Vega is set to embark on a coast-to-coast solo acoustic tour across the United States in November, bringing Life Burns live to fans stateside.

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The music video for “Immortal” tells the story of a young boy navigating the adventures of his everyday life. The simple yet powerful visuals reflect the song’s introspective lyrics, creating a moving contrast between the innocence of childhood and the song’s deeper themes. Directed by Simone Piccinelli, known for his work as guitarist of The Open Cages, De La Vega’s backing back, the video shifts away from showcasing De La Vega or his band, focusing instead on the young child’s journey. “It’s a very personal and intimate song,” says De La Vega. “Simone’s vision was to concentrate on the hopes, innocence, and simplicity of childhood. We cast Andrea, the son of our former drummer Cello and his partner Greta, adding another layer of depth to the track by including close friends and loved ones.”

In addition to the new video, De La Vega is hitting the road for a 19-show solo acoustic tour throughout November. He’ll be performing both on the East and West Coasts, sharing the stage with artists like Black Guy Fawkes on select East Coast dates. The tour celebrates Life Burns and includes songs from both his new album and past releases.

After years of fronting punk and hardcore bands, Gab De La Vega picked up an acoustic guitar, bringing a new authenticity to his music while maintaining the raw energy of his punk roots. With a career spanning more than a decade, he has performed throughout Europe, North and South America, and Canada, sharing stages with artists like Frank Turner, Against Me!, Laura Jane Grace, PUP, and many others. In 2022, Gab was personally invited by Frank Turner to play at his Lost Evenings Festival in Berlin, further solidifying his presence in the international underground music scene. His new album “Life Burns” came out in March 2023 its tour has already touched several European Countries, both with solo and acoustic performances. Now it’s coming to the US for these 19 exclusive shows on both the East and the West Coast.

De La Vega shares, “It’s been a while, U.S.! I’m thrilled to return and play some cities for the first time, as well as revisit a few favorites. Everyone involved has been incredibly supportive, especially Andy at Sell The Heart Records. This tour wouldn’t be possible without him. I’m beyond excited to bring the songs from Life Burns to you in this solo acoustic setting.”

Catch Gab De La Vega live on tour:

East Coast Dates (with Black Guy Fawkes)

• 11/7/2024 – Hartford, CT – Littleroot Collective
• 11/8/2024 – Hillsborough, NJ – Flounder Brewing
• 11/9/2024 – Long Island, NY – Whiskey Rocks
• 11/10/2024 – Neptune City, NJ – Cats Luck Vegan
• 11/11/2024 – Philadelphia, PA – Ortlieb’s
• 11/12/2024 – Baltimore, MD – The Depot
• 11/13/2024 – Richmond, VA – Possum Lick Farms

West Coast Dates

• 11/15/2024 – Bremerton, WA – Rimbert Illustration
• 11/16/2024 – Wenatchee, WA – Wally’s House of Booze
• 11/17/2024 – Longview, WA – Fei’s Carriage
• 11/18/2024 – Portland, OR – The Snug
• 11/19/2024 – San Francisco, CA – Hotel Utah
• 11/20/2024 – Santa Rosa, CA – Brew
• 11/21/2024 – Sacramento, CA – Cafe Colonial
• 11/22/2024 – El Cerrito, CA – Little Hill Lounge
• 11/23/2024 – Berkeley, CA – 924 Gilman Street
• 11/24/2024 – Santa Rosa, CA – Arlene Francis Center
• 11/25/2024 – Pine Mountain Club, CA – The Perch
• 11/26/2024 – San Pedro, CA – The Sardine

The relentless italian-born singer-songwriter isn’t done with this year though. Right after announcing the US tour dates, he confirmed that he’s touring with his backing band The Open Cages around Spain in December, closing one of the most intense years of his career.
Shows in Spain are promoted by HFMN Crew and will be:

18.12 – Barcelona – Sala Meteoro
19.12 – Madrid – Sala Starving
20.12 – Tolosa – Bonberenea
21.12 – Pamplona – Akelarre
22.12 – Oviedo – Kuivi Stage

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About two months after the release of his new album “Life Burns,” released by SBÄM Records (worldwide), Sell The Heart Records (U.S.), Epidemic Records, Motorcity Produzioni and Overdrive (Italy), and after completing a series of Italian shows, Gab De La Vega is ready to go on tour with his band The Open Cages for eleven live concerts scattered across Austria, Germany, Czech Republic and Belgium.

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The album “Life Burns,” the fourth studio album for “singer-songwriter with a hardcore punk soul”, is journey that delves into the depths of existence, with intense lyrics and a musical variety that ranges between punk sounds, the impact of rock and more atmospheric episodes, without ever losing that personal vein that has been formed over years of storytelling on stages large and small.
Gab De La Vega with this album captures the essence of life with a spontaneous and unadulterated sincerity that runs through all twelve tracks. All the nuances that make up this work are enhanced by the production curated by Simone Piccinelli, which gives “Life Burns” a depth to be discovered as one delves into the songs that make it up.

The tour dates are:

08.05 – Attnang-Puchheim – Equality Festival
09.05 – Prague – Café Na Půl Cesty
10.05 – Weimar – Kasseturm
11.05 – Karlsruhe – Alte Hackerei
12.05 – Brussels- Drinkdrink Brewery
13.05 – Mainz – Kulturcafe
14.05 – Erfurt – Café Tikolor
15.05 – Solingen – Waldmeister
16.05 – Münster – Baracke
17.05 – Kassel – Osteria Rebelot
18.05 – Aulendorf – Irreal Bar

Gab De La Vega’s journey over the years has spanned Europe, including the United Kingdom, the East Coast of the United States, Canada and South America, and has seen him share stages with such major artists as Frank Turner, Against Me!, Laura Jane Grace, PUP, Chuck Ragan, Joey Cape and others. In 2022 he participated with his band in Frank Turner’s Lost Evenings Festival in Berlin, at the invitation of the British singer-songwriter, which recently added Gab De La Vega’s song “Off My Chest” to his Spotify Playlist “Record Shop Vol 2”, which includes some of the music that Turner has been listening to recently.

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After a decade of fervent activity in the music scene, Regarde return with their new EP, “Nothing, Again.” This six-track work, produced by Maurizio Baggio at La Distilleria, embodies an exciting chapter in the band’s already rich history.

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Experimenting with courage and imagination, Regarde have ventured into uncharted territories, embracing new sounds and expanding the boundaries of their creativity.

While the band’s now trademark sound is still in splendid shape, the introduction of synths and new cues enriches the already evocative atmospheres, creating an engaging and intriguing musical experience.

“‘Nothing, Again’ is more than just an EP, it’s a reminder,” the band explains. “It reminds us that despite the challenges and difficulties of life, we are still capable of loving, connecting and discovering ourselves in the changing flow of existence.”

The EP is available digitally through Epidemic Records (Italy) and Through Love Records (Germany), thus ensuring wide international distribution.

Moreover, this EP can be added to the collection of any vinyl lover, who will have the opportunity to own a physical copy of this work of musical art thanks to the 12-inch marbled vinyl edition, embellished by the striking cover illustrated by Parisian artist Célestin Krier.

The EP can be heard and ordered on vinyl from Epidemic Records and Through Love Records at this link: https://beacons.ai/regarde

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Regarde comment, “This EP was a journey of rediscovery and rebirth. After a period of forced distance, we found ourselves with a new creative energy. We wrote these songs simply and spontaneously, and now we can’t wait to share this new chapter of our music with our audience.”

With “Nothing, Again,” Regarde confirm their status as musical innovators in the Italian underground and beyond and invite longtime fans and new listeners to immerse themselves in this unprecedented sonic journey.

To celebrate the release of “Nothing, Again,” the Vicenza band have announced a first series of live shows, in detail:

April 30 – Verona, Colorificio Kroen

May 05 – Vicenza, Bacaro della Pizza

May 17 – Cesena, Magazzino Parallelo

May 18 – San Dona di Piave, Garage Guinguette

May 31 – Carpi, Second Impact Fest

Blowfuse have released their new album, The 4th Wall, that was mixed by Jason Livermore at The Blasting Room, mastered by Brian Gardner and is now available via SBÄM Records, HFMN Crew, Infected Records and Epidemic Records. The 4th Wall is a look into Blowfuse‘s naked mind, its enigmatic cover art reflects a concept rather than just an image: the prison of perspective. The band’s new album aims to remind both the listener and the members themselves that freedom is a pendulum that swings between denial and acceptance. Side to side, relentless. And in that constant swinging we build the foundations of our identity from a young age.

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As an exercise in introspection, Blowfuse‘s fourth album is, at its core, about hope. The hope that one day, each one of us will rise up and break out of our own prisons. And when that happens, we will realize that the walls of our cells were just a matter of perspective. Taking this into consideration, it is logical that the band has defied all the genres previously associated with it. However, one thing is clear: energy and vitality are two adjectives Blowfuse will never be able to get rid of. Although punk rock permeates the entire album, the band has experimented with new rhythms, harmonies and styles. Songs like Wish reveal Blowfuse‘s funk rock side, while Fade Into The Dark shows their darker side of alternative rock and hardcore. The 4th Wall is an honest reflection of the Blowfuse members’ sonic and professional evolution throughout their ten year career.

The band is playing Venezia Hardcore Fest 2024 in May!

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Gab De La Vega releases new album “Life Burns,” his fourth studio album, released by SBÄM Records worldwide, in collaboration with Sell The Heart Records (U.S.), Epidemic Records, Motorcity Productions and Overdrive (all in Italy).

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Life Burns contains the three singles already unveiled in the last few months, which drew attention to this new release by the italian-born singer-songwriter, who has now come on a permanent basis to a project capable of expressing itself also in full band format both on record and live.
From the dynamic drum rhythms and fierce guitar riffs of “Off My Chest” to the groove of the intimate and atmospheric and “Northern Lights,” all the way to the incendiary punk and hardcore-flavored track “Preaching To The Choir,” “Life Burns” in its entirety is enriched with elements and episodes that further enhance the varied sonic proposition of an album that in the course of twelve tracks manages to express different moods, revealing itself as one of the most multifaceted and surprising albums of 2024.

The album immediately stands out for the studio production work, which does not stifle the spontaneity of Gab De La Vega’s songwriting but, on the contrary, enhances its authenticity and organicity.
The songs come across as credible, well conceived and capable at the same time of living a life of their own as well as contributing to the unity of the album.

Gab De La Vega comments:
“I can’t believe that finally ‘Life Burns’ is out! I have been waiting a long time for this moment, it has been a long and demanding work to release this album. I would first like to thank SBÄM Records, Sell The Heart Records, Epidemic Records, Motorcity Productions and Overdrive for allowing me to make this important chapter of my musical history available.
This album is very important to me. It comes out of a phase of difficulty, suffering and bewilderment and perhaps that is what makes it an intensely sincere and honest album. I did not want to put filters on either my music or my lyrics. Everything you find in here represents me 100 percent and I could not help but be proud of it.
“Life Burns.” Because it does, indeed. Life burns relentlessly, often when you least expect it. And life burns, because sometimes it hurts, just to grab it and it burns you, but you don’t give up. You try, always. On the surface, that is what underlies the title of this album. As I was saying: a very personal album, but one that I hope will resonate with many people who approach the music and lyrics.
For me, music is a fundamental form of expression, often allowing me to communicate things that I would not otherwise be able to share. This is a very diverse album, in sounds, atmospheres, lyrics and feelings. Each song lives a life of its own but at the same time I think it is one of those albums that has to be tackled all at once, from beginning to end.”

Gab De La Vega is about to take the album on tour both with the band and as a solo artist. Gab De La Vega and The Open Cages will appear live on these dates to present the album.
09.03 – Montichiari – Monamì Live Social Space – Release Party
22.03 – Brescia – Lattepiù Live w/ Cara Calma
23.03 – Schio – Arcadia
29.03 – Verona – Osteria Ai Preti
19.04 – Bologna – Circolo Hex
31.05 – TBA
More dates, both with the band and solo, will be announced later.

Gab De La Vega’s journey over the years has spanned Europe, including the United Kingdom, the East Coast of the United States, Canada and South America, and has seen him share stages with such major artists as Frank Turner, Against Me!, Laura Jane Grace, PUP, Chuck Ragan, Joey Cape and others. In 2022 he participated with his band in Frank Turner’s Lost Evenings Festival in Berlin, at the invitation of the British singer-songwriter, and recently embarked on the “Road to the Next Chapter Tour” in 2023, bridging the gap between his third record, “Beyond Space And Time” and the new album “Life Burns.”

“Life Burns” was co-produced by Simone Piccinelli and Gab De La Vega at La Buca Recording Club (Montichiari, Brescia). The album cover was designed by Christophe Bonardi, while the graphic layout was taken care of by Gab De La Vega.

The labels involved are releasing the album on vinyl, CD and tape (as well as digitally). Worldwide stores can be found here: https://linktr.ee/gabdelavega and in detail are curated by SBÄM Records (worldwide, including partner stores in the UK and Canada – vinyl and CD), Sell The Heart Records (US – vinyl and CD), Epidemic Records (covering Italy together with Motorcity Produzioni – vinyl and CD) and Overdrive (Italy – cassette).

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Blowfuse return and present the third single taken from their new album “The 4th Wall,” due out in March in Italy via Epidemic Records.

The track is titled “I Give You My Word” and as the four from Barcelona have accustomed us to, this single is also accompanied by a video with a curated and personal aesthetic, as is their style.

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The album will contain previously released singles (State of Denial, Move On, Wish and the new I Give You My Word) and will be released in partnership with SBÄM Records (worldwide), HFMN in Spain and Infected Records in Portugal.
Epidemic Records has started pre-orders on its store, with as many as 10 different bundles available: http://www.epidemicrecords.net/store/50-blowfuse (with the possibility of also picking up the previous Daily Ritual, which had marked the beginning of the Barcelona band’s collaboration with Epidemic Records in Italy).
The band comments:

“I Give You My Word is the song that will pull you out of a hole every time you listen to it.
A spirit-filled punk rock mantra that focuses on one thing: staying true to yourself.
On a gray day, we all need a reminder to keep us from doubting ourselves, encouraging us to persevere.
“I Give You My Word” serves as a reminder in the form of a classic punk rock anthem. A mid-tempo track that evokes the highlights of the 90s genre, recalling bands like The Offspring or Descendents. This single is a heartfelt tribute to the efforts we put into our daily lives. Because even if they tell us otherwise, making an effort is half the battle.”

Today Blowfuse is one of the best known and most active punk rock bands in their country, Spain. The band, was founded around 2008 in Barcelona and started performing under the name Godfarts. While making themselves known as Godfarts, they released their first album “Messed Up Minds” in 2010. The band was renamed Blowfuse in 2013. In the same year they released “Into The Spiral,” recorded, produced and mixed by Darian Rundall, who has also worked with bands such as Pennywise, TSOL, Suicidal Tendencies and U.S. Bombs.

Influenced by the punk rock waves of the ’80s and ’90s and the skateboard lifestyle, Blowfuse created their own style, mixing the aggressiveness of hardcore punk, the catchy melodies of ’90s punk rock, the powerful riffs of classic rock, and their acidic, paranoid lyrics.

They have toured with bands such as Pennywise and 7 Seconds and played all over Europe.Sometimes even for more than two months.Blowfuse have also played with bands such as Adolescents, Face to Face, Authority Zero, A Wilhelm Scream, Youth Brigade, The Casualties, The Unseen and many others.In 2013 they also played on stage at the major Resurrection Fest, sharing the stage with Bad Religion, Millencolin and Biohazard.

Being so young, they are having one of their best times, working on new projects, touring, making their particular videos… And, of course, totally committing themselves to what they loved, and still love, music.

The track is available on all digital platforms. The album can be ordered from Epidemic Records here: http://www.epidemicrecords.net/store/50-blowfuse

Gab De La Vega goes back to his punk roots with the new incendiary single “Preaching To The Choir”, third outtake from the upcoming album “Life Burns,” set for release on March 1, 2024.
“Life Burns” is being released by SBÄM Records worldwide, in collaboration with Sell The Heart Records (United States), Epidemic Records, Motorcity Produzioni, and Overdrive (all in Italy).

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These few months have seen Gab De La Vega unveil two different faces of the new album, with the single “Off My Chest”, a powerful track driven by dynamic drum beats and fierce guitar riffs and “Northern Lights”, a groovy yet intimate song that exposed listeners to more balanced but elaborate sounds.
If these two singles were already giving the impression that “Life Burns” is set to be one of the most multi-faceted albums in 2024, “Preaching To The Choir” adds other elements to this equation, opening another front in the musical variety that composes what is going to be Gab De La Vega’s fourth studio album.

The single reconnects De La Vega’s songwriting with his punk and hardcore roots, giving the impression that some lessons learned can’t ever be forgotten: the spontaneity with which the song reaches the listener shows how deep the italian-born singer-songwriter’s punk roots go.

“The music, the message” has always been an adage of punk since the beginning and this single is no exception. Gab De La Vega delivers a song that can potentially become one of those punk rock anthems to be sung along at the top of your lungs.

Gab De La Vega comments:
“Preaching To The Choir is a punk song. Period. I felt the urge the express myself in a very familiar language, one I learned many years ago and that stuck to me, that shaped me and became a part of me.
It feels great to be able to take my music in any direction I want, explore my songwriting freely and then go back to my roots and feel so much at ease.
Preaching To The Choir is a punk song from the perspective of someone who grew up in the punk and hardcore community, who learned so much from it, but now sees that sometimes things don’t work out as they are supposed to. Things that once were those we criticized in the “outer world” become standard even in our community, which is far for being flawless, but still needs and deserves respect, dedication and honest commitment to keep punk rock the positive force for a change in the world we grew up with. It is here and now, it’s alive, it’s a minor but yet significant threat to a world that suffocates creativity, freedom of expression and the importance of creating bonds, bridges between people. The effectiveness of the punk message is wasted if it’s self-referential. It becomes a re-enactment, the ceremony of a dying religion. The strength of punk was, has been, and hopefully always will be its capacity to create strong bonds within its community and on the other hand project to the heart of society, to shake it, to wake it up and try to make it better.
This song is about this.”

The energy of the song is matched by the video by Ronnie Amighetti, which reconnects this particular song with “Off My Chest”. Gab De La Vega says:

“We shot this video along with the one we shot for “Off My Chest”. We thought that there was a connection, a sort of continuity between the two, not just stylistically, but more in the intents. If “Off My Chest” is a song “about me”, “Preaching To The Choir” is a song “about us”.
The setting was a live production warehouse and the band is simply practicing, because we wanted it to capture the energy that comes from playing this song along with my backing band, The Open Cages.”

As a seasoned performer, Gab De La Vega’s journey has spanned across Europe, including the UK, the US East Coast, Canada, and South America, sharing stages with prominent artists such as Frank Turner, Against Me!, Laura Jane Grace, PUP, Chuck Ragan, Joey Cape and more. In 2022 he appeared with his band at Frank Turner’s Lost Evenings Festival in Berlin, at the British singer-songwriter’s invitation and he recently embarked on the “Road to the Next Chapter Tour” in 2023, bridging the gap between his third record, “Beyond Space And Time,” and the upcoming album.

“Preaching To The Choir” and “Life Burns” were co-produced by Simone Piccinelli and Gab De La Vega at La Buca Recording Club (Montichiari, Italy). The single cover artwork was crafted by Christophe Bonardi, with layout design by Gab De La Vega.

The labels involved have started pre-orders for the physical release of “Life Burns” (to be released March 1), which see the album released on vinyl, CD and tape. Preorders are available here: https://linktr.ee/gabdelavega at SBÄM Records (Worldwide, including their partner stores in UK and Canada – vinyl and CD), Sell The Heart Records (USA – vinyl and CD), Epidemic Records (covering Italy along with Motorcity Produzioni – vinyl and CD) and Overdrive (Italy – tape).

As release day approaches, Gab De La Vega has already announced a release party for “Life Burns”: he’ll be performing with his band The Open Cages at Monamì Live Social Space in Montichiari (Brescia, Italy) on March 9^th. A tour with full band as well as solo acoustic performances will follow.

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Blowfuse unveils another piece of the new album “The 4th Wall,” due out in March in Italy via Epidemic Records.

The track is titled “Wish” and is released accompanied by a catchy video clip.

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The album will contain the three singles already released (State of Denial, Move On and precisely Wish) and will be released in partnership with SBÄM Records (worldwide), HFMN in Spain and Infected Records in Portugal.
Epidemic Records has started pre-orders on its store, with as many as 10 different bundles available: http://www.epidemicrecords.net/store/50-blowfuse (with the possibility of also taking the previous Daily Ritual, which had marked the beginning of the Barcelona band’s collaboration with Epidemic Records in Italy).

About the single, the band explains:
“If you could ask for one wish before you die, what would it be? Our new single, ‘Wish,’ confronts you with that question. A genre-defying song: powerful, bouncy, rocking energy wrapped in a funk shell, that’s what we wanted to do.
“Wish” is an invitation to study our regrets and examine the part of life we talk about the least: its end. The song is, however, a testament to the fact that we can find ourselves dealing with such an introspective topic and living it while listening to a catchy, groovy song.”

Today Blowfuse is one of the best known and most active punk rock bands in their country, Spain. The band, was founded around 2008 in Barcelona and started performing under the name Godfarts. While making themselves known as Godfarts, they released their first album “Messed Up Minds” in 2010. The band was renamed Blowfuse in 2013. In the same year they released “Into The Spiral,” recorded, produced and mixed by Darian Rundall, who has also worked with bands such as Pennywise, TSOL, Suicidal Tendencies and U.S. Bombs.

Influenced by the punk rock waves of the ’80s and ’90s and the skateboard lifestyle, Blowfuse created their own style, mixing the aggressiveness of hardcore punk, the catchy melodies of ’90s punk rock, the powerful riffs of classic rock, and their acidic, paranoid lyrics.

They have toured with bands such as Pennywise and 7 Seconds and played all over Europe. Sometimes even for more than two months. Blowfuse have also played with bands such as Adolescents, Face to Face, Authority Zero, A Wilhelm Scream, Youth Brigade, The Casualties, The Unseen and many others. In 2013 they also played on stage at the major Resurrection Fest, sharing the stage with Bad Religion, Millencolin and Biohazard.

Being so young, they are having one of their best times, working on new projects, touring, making their particular videos… And, of course, totally committing themselves to what they loved, and still love, music.

The track is available on all digital platforms. The album can be ordered from Epidemic Records here: http://www.epidemicrecords.net/store/50-blowfuse

Gab De La Vega releases another single off his upcoming fourth studio album, “Life Burns,” set for release on March 1, 2024.
“Life Burns” is being released by SBÄM Records worldwide, in collaboration with Sell The Heart Records (United States), Epidemic Records, Motorcity Produzioni, and Overdrive (all in Italy).

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The first single “Off My Chest” (released in December) delivered a more powerful full-band sound, pushing boundaries with dynamic drum beats and fierce guitar riffs, unveiling De La Vega’s hardcore and punk roots. But “Northern Lights” highlights a different side of the upcoming album, exposing listeners to more balanced, yet still punchy, melodically elaborate and solidly grooved sounds, giving the impression that “Life Burns” profiles as a cohesive but at the same time multi-faceted album.
The feelings evoked by the depth of the lyrics and vocals are amplified by the songwriting of a track that introduces itself with a loose pace, only to astonish the listener as the song unravels. “Northern Lights” is in fact a lively and vibrant track, capable of developing a sonic and emotional climax amplified by the dreamy arrangement, elaborated in the studio in collaboration with producer and bandmate Simone Piccinelli, guitarist of Gab De La Vega’s backing band The Open Cages.

Gab De La Vega comments:
“I wanted to share “Northern Lights” as the second single taken from the upcoming album because it is one of the tracks that most reflects the sense of depth that “Life Burns” will have, both in sound and lyrics. Juxtaposed with “Off My Chest” it definitely creates the kind of contrast that can make you realize how rich this album is in every sense of the word. This album represents the most honest and unfiltered side of myself, not just as musician, but as a person balancing between the negative things of life and the drive towards the positive ones, between being right and being wrong, dreams and reality.
For what concerns “Northern Lights”, it is a song that plays with emotions, touching peaks in every direction, transforming for example the concept of solitude, presenting it not as a negative element, but as a companion on the journey toward awareness of one’s condition within the complex design of life. A moment of redemption that explodes in the serenity that comes through a deep and necessary catharsis in the human experience.”

The single comes with a music video that translates in pictures the mood of the song. Gab De La Vega says:

“The video was an idea of my guitarist and producer Simone Piccinelli. I knew it needed to be something very particular, just like the song. Simone had this vision for this video and he thought we needed something that could visually match the song and its nature. I gave him carte blanche because I knew I could trust his creativity. Joey Gaibina behind the camera did all the rest. I simply had a great time filming this on a cold december day on Lake Garda, which is not far from where I live. I think the visuals match the intensity of the song and the landscapes we used in the video are perfect for the kind of lyrics this song has.”

As a seasoned performer, Gab De La Vega’s journey has spanned across Europe, including the UK, the US East Coast, Canada, and South America, sharing stages with prominent artists such as Frank Turner, Against Me!, Laura Jane Grace, PUP, Chuck Ragan, Joey Cape and more. In 2022 he appeared with his band at Frank Turner’s Lost Evenings Festival in Berlin, at the British singer-songwriter’s invitation and he recently embarked on the “Road to the Next Chapter Tour” in 2023, bridging the gap between his third record, “Beyond Space And Time,” and the upcoming album.

“Northern Lights” and “Life Burns” were co-produced by Simone Piccinelli and Gab De La Vega at La Buca Recording Club (Montichiari, Italy). The single cover artwork was crafted by Christophe Bonardi, with layout design by Gab De La Vega.

Concurrently with the release of the new single, the labels involved have started pre-orders for the physical release of “Life Burns” (to be released March 1), which see the album released on vinyl, CD and tape. Preorders are available here: https://www.epidemicrecords.net/store/22-gab-de-la-vega
Preorders are available at SBÄM Records (Worldwide, including their partner stores in UK and Canada – vinyl and CD), Sell The Heart Records (USA – vinyl and CD), Epidemic Records (covering Italy along with Motorcity Produzioni – vinyl and CD) and Overdrive (Italy – tape).

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