This time, we get to know Velvet Blitz, a Filipino-Canadian band that we have seen and heard on NAS for a while now. They participated in the first-ever NASapalooza with their catchy track, Do That Thing, and have been long-term members of the community. It’s great to get to hear a little more from them finally! The band, composed of Mish – Vocal, Nelson – Guitar/Vocal, Dri – Bass/Vocal, and Norm – Drums/Vocal, have a fun sound with hard rocking and punk flavors. Their latest track, “Dugong Bayani (Heroes Blood)” is featured in the New Artist Spotlight Family of Playlists and hits hard!
This time, we get to know Zephiro, a post-punk band based in Rome consisting of Claudio Todesco on guitar, Leonardo Sentinelli on drums, and Francesco Chini on bass and vocals. Influences include White Lies, Interpol, Tears for Fears, The Cure, among many more.
The track “Crisalide” is featured in the New Artist Spotlight Family of Playlists.
This time, we get to know Terrestrial Animal, a four-piece band made up of Jason – guitar, Sid – bass, Tiff – keys, AJ – drums. Based in Wilmington NC with influences ranging from INXS to The Deftones. The track “Saṃsāra” is featured in the New Artist Spotlight Family of Playlists.
This time on The NAS 10 Questions, we get to know Underealm,a four piece metal band based in Porto, Portugal consisting of Gonçalo Figueiredo – vocals, Norberto Ribeiro – guitars, Nuno Silva – bass, and Bruno Cunha – drums. Influences include Megadeth, Evergrey, Slayer, Jinjer, Architects, and Children of Bodom to name a few.
This time on NAS 10 Questions, we get to know ZipZapZop, AKA Clark ov Saturn: producer, composer, artist based in Baltimore, Maryland. ZipZapZop is a stream of consciousness with minimal lyrics, and eclectic interests and roots. Influences include Aphex Twin, Daft Punk all the way through to Frank Zappa.
The track “ShakeYourDeuce” is featured in the New Artist Spotlight Family of Playlists.
This time on The NAS 10 Questions, we get to know Tokyo Garonne, a three-piece rock band with japanese influences as well as the classics such as Led Zeppelin, Van Halen and Black Sabbath