THE WHIGS
With their new album Enjoy The Company, The Whigs have created a raucous ode to rock and roll. From the opening track, an exhilarating eight-minute mission statement called "Staying Alive," the record offers a powerful sonic rendering of a band opening up to the depth of their past and kicking open the doors to their future. But most of all, this is the undeniably established sound of a band affirming their legacy in the American rock and roll paradigm.
While The Whigs recorded their second record Mission Control at famed Sunset Sound Studios in Hollywood and their third release In The Dark in Athens, the making of Enjoy The Company was a dramatically different affair. This time the group sought the guidance of veteran producer John Agnello (Dinosaur Jr, Son Volt, Sonic Youth) and the solitude of Dreamland Studios housed in a historic church in rural Woodstock, New York. "We went out there to record without any distractions," bassist Timothy Deaux explains. "There were no girlfriends there, no bars to go out to. It was just us and the music. Our last album focused on some pretty dark themes and with this one I think there's a newfound sense of optimism and purpose. We didn't make a sugary record, but I think we are honestly feeling good about the band and our lives and it comes across in the sound."
As a result, The Whigs latest features ten tracks of pure celebratory rock and roll fueled by the rhythms of the road, the classic albums that inspired them and nights spent together on stage. "When we're out there driving from show to show, that's my favorite time to get new song ideas," Gispert says. "And the tracks we eventually picked for the album are the ones that we love playing live."
The song "Gospel" mines a joyous guitar hook for a timeless FM radio feel while another track "Rock And Roll Forever" is a spirited hard riffing love letter to the power of primal rock. And after opening with the impassioned declaration of resilience in "Staying Alive," the record perfectly bookends with an equally ardent proclamation entitled "Ours." The song begins with reflective vocals over a lone guitar. Then, like some lost track from a beloved vinyl classic, the music builds, drums exploding accompanied by a volley of power chords. "That song was written about a child whose parents were teaching him how to share," Gispert explains. "It's not mine or yours, but ours. Our band, our music – it's open to anybody."

THE BLACK CADILLACS

The Black Cadillacs are a blues-based indie rock band from Knoxville, TN. With members from each
of Tennessee's major cities, the state's famous sounds are well represented. Nashville’s recent brand
of rock n’ roll revival takes center stage, but a wash of authentic Memphis blues-soul and a tinge of
Knoxville country distill into a sound as rich and Southern as it is alive.
Alongside their native influences, The Black Cadillacs are heavily impacted by rock history. "Bands
like The Rolling Stones, The Who, and Pink Floyd laid the foundation for us. With the success of
artists and bands like Jack White and My Morning Jacket, it’s easy to see that blues-based rock n’ roll
still resonates with audiences,” says guitarist, John Phillips. "We were inspired by the same bands;
we’re just trying to keep those sounds alive in our own way."

From Memphis to Knoxville, Mick Jagger to Jack White, The Black Cadillacs' sophomore release,
Run, pulls together more than 40 years worth of influence over this 11-track offering
"Run is a veritable tapestry of lush blues and Southern soul with Phillips and guitarist Matthew Hyrka
weaving varicolored webs of texture and melody over the solid foundation of bassist Philip Anderson
and drummer Adam Bonomo," says Metro Pulse's Mike Gibson.

Released in June 2012, Run represents the band’s attempt to capture the dynamic energy of its live
performance. The instrumentation was tracked live with the entire band in one room, just as the
songs were written and perfected on the road.

The Black Cadillacs’ live set is where this well-orchestrated yet explosive blend comes to life. Playing
more than 100 dates in the past year, including sets at SXSW as a Red Bull Sound Select artist, The
Black Cadillacs use raw emotion in frontman Will Horton’s voice to energize an audience and crank
up the sound. "The group displayed a repertoire (old and new) of grooves, rockers and ballads," Red
Bull Sound Select says of their SXSW performances. "They are often best when Horton showcases his
voice over spare instrumentation-- the connection is undeniable.”

Tracks from Run have also been featured in several major TV shows including ABC’s Nashville, NBC’s
Whitney, Army Wives on Lifetime, and Dallas on TNT.

The Black Cadillacs are Will Horton (Lead Vocals, Acoustic Guitar, Harmonica), Matthew Hyrka (Lead
Guitar), Philip Anderson (Bass Guitar), John Phillips (Rhythm Guitar), and Adam Bonomo (Drums).
For tour dates, media, and more, visit theblackcadillacs.com.