Modern Superstar – Under My Skin

Modern Superstar – Under My Skin (2011, JamSync Music)

1. “Hollywood Dirty” … 3:59
2. “She Likes Girls” … 3:23
3. “Txt U Gud’Bye” … 5:18
4. “Grow’n Old” … 4:30
5. “Love/Hate” … 3:38
6. “You” … 2:50
7. “Blue” … 3:56
8. “Devil’s Playground” … 2:52
9. “Generation Star” … 3:06
10. “We All Die Young” … 4:00

Band:
Jamie Fletcher – Lead Vocals, Acoustic Guitar
Danny Watts – Guitar
Bill Carpenter – Guitar
Jordan Dirty – Bass
Ryche Green – Drums, Backing Vocals

JamSync Music is quietly becoming one of the better rock-oriented independent labels around. With acts like Steevi Jaimz, Asphalt Valentine and Mama Kin all having solid releases in the last year or two, I’m constantly keeping an eye on any new release or band that the label is putting out on the market. The streak of quality releases continues with Modern Superstar’s debut album Under My Skin.

“Hollywood Dirty” starts off the album leaving no question in anyone’s mind that this band’s sound has roots in the Sunset Strip. It’s a sleazy rocker that is one of the better songs on the album. The hair metal connection is even stronger than I realized. After doing some research I discovered vocalist Jamie Fletcher sang lead and played rhythm guitar in Britny Fox back in 2008 and 2009. In addition to that, the band also doubles as a cover band under the name Nurse Ratched.

Let us not forget the band is called Modern Superstar though. The group does not try to pretend that’s 1985. While there’s no denying the roots of this band, they are not going for retro. If it’s even possible, it is a contemporary ’80s had rock sound the band employs. “Hollywood Dirty” is the only mean ‘n’ dirty sounding song on the album with “Devil’s Playground” coming in a close second place. The rest of Under My Skin is made up of laid back rockers like “Grow’n Old” & “Blue” and upbeat sounding numbers like “You” & “Generation Star”. Of course, what kind of album would this be without the ballads? The acoustic driven “Txt U Gud’Bye” is a real pleaser and “Love/Hate” really sounds like something a Jani Lane-fronted Warrant would have done.

And yes, “We All Die Young” is a cover of the Steelheart song that made it’s way into the movie Rock Star. The band plays it pretty straight forward and Fletcher does a great job on this one and doesn’t shy away from showing off just how powerful his vocals are.

Modern Superstar doesn’t try to go for the sleazy sound or try to sound all that metal. They are a hard rock band that keeps it fun and simple. Sometimes that’s all you need!

Highlights: “Hollywood Dirty”, “Txt U Gud’Bye”, “Grown’n Old”, “Generation Star”, “We All Die Young”

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Press Release: MODERN SUPERSTAR Ready New Single ‘Devil’s Playground’

Modern Superstar is set to release their first single, ‘Devil’s Playground’. The single is the first served up from the debut release ‘Under My Skin’ due out May 3rd on Jamsync Music. ‘Devil’s Playground’ was also chosen as the theme song in the upcoming reality show’Tattoo Tony’s Under My Skin’.

 

 

With the new single heading to radio, the band will launch a national tour beginning April 7th in Michigan. The cross-country trek will first make stops in Indiana, Virginia, Ohio, Pennsylvania, New York, New Jersey and Maryland before heading out west. Modern Superstar has also been confirmed to play the main stage at theM3 Festival on May 13th and 14th in Columbia, MD as well as Rocklahoma May 27th-29th in Pryor, OK and the Victory Carnival for the military at Fort Riley, KS June 10th. 

Modern Superstar will tap into new markets for the first time during the tour later this summer. World famous tattoo artist and television personality Tattoo Tony will be making special appearances on select dates. The April dates previously reported are as follows:

 

Thu Apr 7 – Simons After Dark, Allen Park, MI
Fri Apr 8 – Planet Live, Battle Creek, MI
Sat Apr 9 – Baltimore Tattoo Convention, Baltimore, MD
Wed Apr 13 – Scooters Bar New, Castle, IN
Thu Apr 14 -The Berlin Music Pub, Fort Wayne, IN
Fri Apr 15 – The Carriage House, Louisville, OH
Sat Apr 16 – The Fishbone #1, Vienna, WV
Wed Apr 20 – Olde Towne Tavern, Frederick, MD
Thur Apr 21 – FM Bistro, Beaver Falls, PA (Early Show 8:00pm)
Thur Apr 21 – Bella Luna, Monroeville, PA (Late Show 11:00pm) w/ Tattoo Tony
Fri Apr 22 – JAXX, Springfield, VA w/ Tattoo Tony
Sat Apr 23 – 36th Street Lounge, Wyoming, MI
Wed Apr 27 Smokin’ Joes, Milwaukee, WI
Thu Apr 28 – Gentleman Jacks Little Chute, WI
Fri Apr 29 – Silver Dollar Saloon Elizabeth, MN
Sat Apr 30 – Route 15 Greenville, WI 

Fri May 13 – M3 Festival Columbia, MD w/ Tattoo Tony
Sat May 14 – M3 Festival, Columbia, MD w/ Tattoo Tony (Main Stage)
Fri May 27 – Rocklahoma, Pryor, OK w/ Gypsy Pistoleros and Tattoo Tony
Sat May 28 – Rocklahoma, Pryor, OK w/ Gypsy Pistoleros and Tattoo Tony Sun
May 29 – Rocklahoma, Pryor, OK w/ Gypsy Pistoleros and Tattoo Tony

Additional dates are forthcoming.

For more information visit jamsyncmusic.com

Press Release: Cover art & track listing for new MODERN SUPERSTAR album!

Jamsync Music unveils Modern Superstar’s ‘Under My Skin’ cover art and track listing.

1. Hollywood Dirty
2. She Likes Girls
3. Txt U Gud’Bye
4. Grow’n Old
5. Love/Hate
6. You
7. Blue
8. Devil’s Playground
9. Generation Star
10. We All Die Young

‘Under My Skin’ (previously titled I Part Saint II Parts Sinner), was re recorded at The Recovery Room in Arkansas. ‘Under My Skin’ was produced by Ty Sims (Bombay Black). ‘Under My Skin’ is due out May 2011.

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