It’s hard not to wonder how today’s musical landscape would be different if the Exploding Hearts hadn’t met such a tragic, early end. Sure, we’d probably still have Jason Derulo, and “All About That Bass” undoubtedly would still have taken the world by storm, but imagine that sweet vintage guitar rock being thrown in to break up the monotony of modern radio. ...

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There are many places someone can find entertainment on a Saturday night in Las Vegas. But on this particular night, The Beauty Bar was the place to be for fans of locals Avalon Landing, as the night marked their Reside album release show. The bill was filled out with other local acts James and Tsvet of Same Sex Mary, and The All-Togethers. I usually cover more of the younger-skewing bands for the site, so I'm accustomed to shows that start around 5:30. With a 10 p.m. start time, this was definitely a unique show for me, but the free pizza helped counteract the sleepiness and pull me through what was a fantastic show. ...

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