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Clark Clipson â Inside ( Rock / Pop

Nashville-based heavy duo Friendship Commanders are gearing up for the release of their new album BEAR, arriving October 10 via Magnetic Eye Records.
The record was co-produced by band members Buick Audra (guitars, vocals) and Jerry Roe (drums, bass), alongside their longtime collaborator Kurt Ballou, who also tracked the instrumentals and mixed the album. At its core, BEARexplores the elusive concept of belongingâwhere it exists, and where it doesnât.
New Dual Single: âX / MIDHEAVENâ
Today, the band unveils their second dual single, âX / MIDHEAVEN,â paired with a brand-new music video for âX,â directed and edited by Jerry Roe and shot by Jarad Clement. The premiere launched via Everything Is Noise, and both tracks are now streaming across all major platforms.
Just like their earlier dual single âKEEPING SCORE / MELT,â these new tracks represent opposite ends of BEARâs sonic spectrumâone leaning heavier, the other more spacious and melodicâeach tackling themes of identity and influence.
On âXâ
Written in June 2024, just weeks after the passing of Steve Albini, Buick Audra reflects:
âI was grieving, but I was also watching a generation grieve in ways Iâd observed my whole lifeâstoically, strongly, sentimentally, and somewhat individually. This song is a loving send-up to that lost generation. We wanted the track and visuals to honor some of the artists who raised us creatively, including Steve. The camera Iâm holding in the second verse was his. Very moving to have and include it here. He was a young Boomer, but the absolute King of Gen X. Missed and loved.â
On âMIDHEAVENâ
Audra continues:
ââMIDHEAVENâ goes wider; it gets into this idea of being born under a certain set of stars, and whether or not that has anything to do with who we are. As a person who feels like a lifelong misfit with a nature I canât seem to change, Iâm curious about where that starts. Is it written from the start? Iâm willing to believe anything at this point. Some days, itâs tempting to blame it all on the sky.â
Drummer/bassist Jerry Roe also weighed in on the creative process:
âI wanted the video for âXâ to have the vibe and look of those by our favorite bands from the Gen X/Grunge era while still being its own thing. Everyone wanted to appear tough and cool while also not seeming to take what they were doing too seriously. Thereâs such a particular mood of the era that no one has captured since. It was the best time for the medium of music videos, honestly, and it was a lot of fun to try and channel it. I find it moving to watch in a way that surprises me.â
ââMIDHEAVENâ stands out in our discography for being so instrumentally driven. The vocals and melody are just as integral a part of the song as any in our repertoire, but large portions of this track are just the two of us ripping at each otherâand itâs an absolute blast to listen to and play.â
Whatâs Next
With BEAR on the horizon and a growing catalog of dual singles, Friendship Commanders are shaping a body of work thatâs as emotionally raw as it is sonically powerful. Stay tuned for more ahead of the albumâs October 10 release.
Friendship Commanders â Midheaven ( Rock / Metal

Kittenhead is a five-piece powerhouse of veteran musicians, based across Los Angeles, Orange County, and Oakland, California. Using modern tech to collaborate remotely, the band fuses their ideas before coming together in person to add that unmistakable secret sauceâcreating music thatâs poignant, inclusive, and undeniably fun.
Over time, Kittenhead has sharpened their edge, crafting a darker and bigger sound filled with gender-bending swagger, hip-gyrating grooves, driving rhythms, and hooks that stick. Their lyrics cut straight to the core, blending rebellion with raw emotion.
The bandâs lineup is stacked with experience, featuring members who have played in notable acts like Green Jelly, The Generators, Butt Trumpet, The White Trash Debutantes, Blackjack Betty, The Dirty, and Lisafer. Some members have even been playing together since junior high, giving Kittenhead a rare chemistry that shines through their music.
Meet the Band
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Kivi â Lead vocals, cowbell
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dd â Guitar, backing vocals
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Erin â Bass, backing vocals
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Mike â Guitar, attitude
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O-Face â Drums, more cowbell
On Stage and Beyond
Kittenhead has built a reputation as a high-energy live act, with standout performances on the main stage at Oakland Pride and Folsom Street Fair, as well as roller derby events nationwide. Their hit single âDerby Girlâ has become a roller derby anthem, still blasted during team warmups.
Their music has reached international radio audiences, earning spins on Rodney on the ROQ, 93.1 Random Radio SF, XXXX Brooklyn Radio, and more. Beyond the stage, Kittenhead has never shied away from giving back. Theyâve headlined Renoâs Marianarchy Festival, a charity event raising funds for medical expenses, and their philanthropy has earned them support from both a Colorado radio producer and an Orange County nonprofit.
What sets Kittenhead apart is their focus on authenticity. This isnât a band chasing image or glamâitâs about raw rock and roll energy, rebellion, and inclusivity.
With their fourth release, #Authentic on the horizon, Kittenhead is gearing up for another bold chapter. You can stream their music on all major platforms, but to really experience Kittenhead, catch them live and see why theyâre one of the most dynamic underground rock bands today.
Kittenhead â Purr..Kiss Kiss, Bang Bang ( Punk

With pulsing beats, untamed vocals, and raw intensity, âLive Long, Fen Tigerâ drops on streaming platforms today, capturing the fierce independence of the legendary Fen Tigers â a people who stood their ground, lived off the land, and made themselves heard against all odds.
This isnât just a song. Itâs a celebration of survival and wildness â not only in nature but in spirit. An unorthodox anthem for anyone whoâs ever felt the need to reclaim their voice in a world that tries to silence it. Channel your inner primal spirit â this track wants you to roar.
A New Era for the Band
Following the release of their powerful single âGloriousâ back in May, the band is turning up the heat in 2025. âLive Long, Fen Tigerâ arrives August 22nd, marking a pivotal moment in their journey.
To celebrate, the band will play their first-ever headline show on the same day, featuring a double-sided release:
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The fierce new single âLive Long, Fen Tigerâ
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Their bold reimagining of The Troggsâ classic âWild Thingâ
Building Momentum
Fresh from storming revered East Anglian venues such as The Portland Arms, Louis Marchesi, and St Stephenâs Church, the band has also earned spins on Radio X and Louder Than War Radio.
The energy is undeniable. The Eels! Eels! Eels! wave is only just beginning.
About EELS! EELS! EELS!
EELS! EELS! EELS! are a rock ânâ roll/heavy blues band delivering raw, riff-driven songs steeped in East Anglian folklore, the beauty of wild landscapes, and the thunderous urgency of climate change.
Their sound fuses primal energy with storytelling â mixing lust-fuelled swagger, earworm hooks, and a shimmer of nostalgia. The result? A powerful cocktail that defines the essence of EELS! EELS! EELS!.