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Follow on Google News | Florida-Based Rock Band The Heavy Pets Kick Off Year-Long Tour With Release of Self-Titled New AlbumThe Heavy Pets' New Album, Produced and Mastered By Multi-Platinum and Grammy Award Winners, is Published Under Indie Label 102Degrees. Year-Long Tour Includes Summer Festival Appearances At Wakarusa, Nateva, All-Good, the Band's Own PetZoo!, more...
By: Stephen Bartkiw “The Heavy Pets have returned, not just from Marin County, but from the mountaintop, like prophets bringing musical salvation,” says Dan Sweeney of CityLink Magazine, of the of the band’s return to Florida after recording The Heavy Pets. “And from the sound of their album, it’s apparent The Heavy Pets soaked up all the rock ‘n’ roll wisdom their producer had to offer, says Patrick Pineyro of Outloud.com. The Heavy Pets features twelve (12) colorful and diverse original tracks, distinguished by The Heavy Pets’ signature musicianship and crafty lyrics, including the album’s first single, “Drenched,” “The guitar interplay … was some of the best I have witnessed and the rhythm section continued to propel the band into some of the most solid jamming they have yet exhibited,” penned Mike Kligerman of Miami New Times on the concert that introduced Florida fans to The Heavy Pets’ new material. Arguably, The Heavy Pets’ raw talent has been further elevated and refined under its new management company, 102° (One Hundred Two Degrees). The Florida-based independent label, artist management and publishing company is named after the temperature of incubation. The company’s comprehensive approach to “hatching” “The successful incubation of an artist is a harmony of orchestrated elements cultivated in a perfect environment. This is what we do.” “Our mission is to accelerate the growth and success of artistic talent through comprehensive support services [and] a network of invaluable partnerships… In addition to partnering with Scott Mathews and Vlado Meller, 102Degrees placed The Heavy Pets in the hands of international booking agency The Agency Group of New York to handle the band’s touring and live appearances. This June, 102Degrees will also release The Heavy Pets on audiophile quality vinyl with lacquer masters cut by the legendary Doug Sax of The Mastering Lab. The Heavy Pets are best known for infectious original songs and powerhouse performances that showcase each of the five masterful musician-songwriters in a unique rock-funk sound tipped with heavy influences of jazz, reggae and soul. The Heavy Pets CD is available for download at www.theheavypets.com or at iTunes and Amazon. For a tour schedule and tickets, visit www.theheavypets.com. For more information, please visit http://www.TheHeavyPets.com or http://www.102Degrees.com # # # 102° is a full service music and entertainment company that provides talent management, publishing, production and touring support to up-and-coming and established artists. Founded to offer artists a single resource for all business aspects of the industry, 102° can be a powerful ally for individuals and acts seeking broader recognition. Our company seeks equitable relationships with artists and partners alike, with a focus on enabling our talent to do what they do best – create and perform their art. End
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