Mind Equals Blown

The heroes we have made for ourselves are not there. Our idol is a mental one, contrived by a conceived personal connection that is non-existent and formed by an image exuded in the presence of others. We are all on some level guilty of being a fanatic, some at healthy passive levels and others on…

We’re quickly coming up onto one of the biggest music festivals of the year, Vans Warped Tour 2013. Bands, fans, charities and organizations come together through the power of music to bring awesome and memorable entertainment. This year though, one new organization in particular may catch the attention of many, especially fans of August Burns…

Night Verses is an entity draped in mystery. Hardly a year ago, they delivered one of the best new pieces of music of 2012 as collective artists who simply came out of nowhere, as indicated by their EP name, Out of the Sky. Abrasive, engaging and brief, it sparked a hunger for authentic post-hardcore that…

We at Mind Equals Blown are delighted to exclusively bring you the music video for The Runaround’s new single “Annie Can’t Wear Heels To Prom.” The track is taken from the band’s upcoming debut full length Without All The Weight, available May 28. The album was produced, mixed and mastered by Gary Cioffi Jr. (Transit/Misser/Sleep…

It’s been nearly three years since we’ve – officially – heard Tilian Pearson’s voice on a track he can call his own. Since his departure from Tides of Man, many have followed closely, curious and excited for what was in store for such a unique and compelling voice. But in the end, his latest release…

“We start with an idea and run with it everywhere.” I can’t quite describe Stolas. I can’t peg them to one sound. I can’t bring myself to definitely label them as anything. No, Living Creatures is far too varied for that. It’s left me far too impressed, especially for such a young band that no…

There are journeys that every form of music available can take you on, trekking you to places you’ve never been before or dragging you through worn roads and the mundane sediment left behind by those who have traveled that very path over and over again – these are the ones who are consumed by an…

“What will be, will be.” This beautiful, yet haunting phrase is indicative of a fate, a destiny that is ours to fulfill.  Whatever happens is meant to happen. It was destined to. And in this light, destiny has been kind to Sacramento’s K Sera. Over the years, we’ve heard much from the band, a total…