Alternativespin's new artists "Bluntside" showcases for Major Labels.

January 22, 2004 (Press Release) -- Bluntside is rockin' 2004 already showcasing for labels like Island/Def Jam Universal, Lava Records, Nitro Records, and Virgin. They have already sustained one offer from a label with a major showcase to come with 10 other major labels planning to attend.



Bluntside is an alternative/emo band established in Orange County, CA. Formed in the Spring of 2001, Bluntside consists of Brian Cripe (bass guitar), Mark Goodwin (drums), Jim Goetze (guitar), Jon Staph (vocals), and Justin Wright (lead guitar.) In 2002, the group completed their first full-length CD, "Tell It How It Is," with all songs written and arranged by its members. Bluntside has played a numerous amount of renowned venues including The Palace, El Rey Theatre, Chain Reaction, Kokomo's, Hogue Barmichael's, Coconut Teaszer, and others, managing to multiply their number of fans at every show. Their technical guitar riffs and melodic vocals provide for an energetic and entertaining performance. In conquering their local scene of Orange County, Bluntside has proven to be more than ready to expand their boundaries across California and, later, the United States. Bluntside has only just begun to make their mark in the music scene!