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[knockoutko]

I wanted to shed some light on a hard rock - hardcore - Alternative rock band (so many genre) from Seattle, WA called Dragged Under. I never heard of them and on February 11 2020 I went to see the Used in Boston and they opened up for them. They were amazing and I was shocked that I never heard of them before. I’m not the best with remembering names. I took my niece to see Beartooth & Wage War on September 17 2021 and Dragged Under were their opener. As I watched them, I thought I have seen these dudes before.. after they finished there set, I goggled them. I was shocked to find out they have only been a band since 2019. They was a former band, Rest Repose that they seem to have been part of for a couple year before that. It’s been awhile since I have been impressed by a band so nee, since Knocked Loose in 2018 that I was lucky to see open at least 4 shows I went to that year. Dragged Under has like sounds of the Used, Beartooth, Wage war, and Comeback Kid. Their music is well written and put together for their first and only album, the World is Your Way (January 17 2020, that was put released on Mascot Label Group. I have to say I love every song on it, but if I had to pick one, the Real You would be my favorite. On, August 12 2021 they released a single, Brainwash Broadcast, that featured Spencer Chanberlain from Underoath. It’s an amazing song and should be checked out ASAP! They definitely aren’t amateurs to music by any means and some of the best that have been around have seen this. I can’t stress enough to give this band a listen and follow. You’re Welocome. I can’t wait to hear what they come out with next and to watch them grow! Tell next time.. XOKO #newmusic #upandcomingmusic #hardcoremusic #hardrockmusic #draggedunder #theused #beartooth #wagewar #mascotlabelgroup #underoath #theworldisyourway #music #thingsidig #listentothis #dontsleep #knowthisband

[knockoutko]

I haven’t blogged in over 10 years. I tend to use Social Media accounts to “rant” about my number one passion and that’s music. Unfortunately, I don‘t have “friends” that listen to music that I like. I decided that I would try this again with hope of turning others onto new music, make some “friends“ and learn about music from others. I’m 40 years old (operating at about 28 year old) from Upstate NY. My only outings in life are live Music. I have been attending live music events for over 25 years. Hardcore and Punk music was what I really enjoyed. Music is important to me because it has saved my life and has made my life full when it seemed anything but.. It was my support system! I have struggled with Mental Health for almost 30 years.. So young where people hated you for what was going on, left you behind and took your name and ran with the ignorants of “crazy girl”, “no one likes you”, kill yourself.. ect.. I was in and out of Mental hospitals and private places most of my mid teens to mid 20’s.. I had to learn to deal with my brain Without being over drugged.. In a “world“ full of hush hush about mental illness, it was horrible having others believe and support. Music was always there for me. It became one of the most powerful “things” in the world to me. I could change my feelings based upon what I would play, within seconds. It’s also the one thing no matter who you are and what you stand for is put aside and people get along. Woodstock 94’ was on some of my families land and I got to go in on horse back - security at 12ish this was my first time every seeing anything live.. It was the most amazing thing I have ever came across, people having fun, helping each other, no judgement, just good vides.. I was sold, after that day ALL I wanted to do was have a tour or have shows.. life isn’t aways what you plain & that never happened til about 5-6 years ago. I had 2 shows at this point. The second one, I was grateful enough to have some help from a member of the band that was playing. Over 260 people came out to this bar that never had anything like this there, it was the biggest metal show in my county. The next attempt was 10 metal bands outside this place.. The date ended up being a UFC fight so, that wasn’t a good turn out & after giving bands food, beer, moonshine & a couple rooms over night I came out very negative.. I had to hold off paying a couple of them, but in a couple months send them money plus $50.. It was fun anyways fun. Im a lifer for volunteering for Live music, and have for many many years hoping something would turn up were I could at least make money.. NOPE, but I wanted to start a mental health tour with bands that struggle and non profits so others could know where to get help and KNOW it is ok, not to be ok.. I worked for a music conference for years and it wasn’t the best time, but in that time someone else in CA has.. I just want people to never feel the way I did and know it’s ok to be YOU and that you don’t have to feel the way you do, you aren’t alone, and if you don’t want to feel that way, put the work in and their is amazing support out there. You need to want it! You are worth it!! Tell next time.. XOKO #music #musiclife #musicsaves #mentalhealth #itsoknottobeok #youareworthit #stopthehate #dowhatyoulove #storytelling #smalltowngirl #musicblog #tryingthisout