Amphead Entertainment

Welcome to AmpHead

AmpHead Music - as the Australasian branch of The Orchard - is the largest distributor of independent music in the world, representing an enormous wealth of music resources in over 73 countries. Digital music service provision, digital and physical distribution, music licensing and promotions are the core components of AmpHead Music/The Orchard's expert services. We continue to develop a vast catalogue of over one million titles and more than 6,000 labels spanning every genre.

Featured Artist: Last of the Believers

Members: Chris Chasse, Steve Jennings, Brett Rasmussen, Nik Piscitello, Phillip Lee.

Location: LA and Chicago USA.

Bio: Last Of The Believers are no strangers to the scene; the five members come from a rich tapestry of punk and hardcore acts – Rise Against, Ignite, Reach The Sky and Spark Of Life are all names on Last of The Believers impressive resume.

Earlier this year, Chris Chasse left the highly successful Rise Against; Spark Of Life’s touring and recording schedule had screeched to a halt and a plan was hatched to form a new group with bassist

Brett Rasmussen, who currently plays with So Cal punk staples Ignite. As if this lineup couldn’t stand on its own, they also recruited good friend and Throwdown singer Dave Peters for guest vocals.

Bringing this group of musicians together resulted in a unique mixture of high-octane punk anthems, built around tried and true hardcore arrangements. Last of the Believers’ impressive debut EP, Paper Ships Under a Burning Bridge is the work of five seasoned players coming together at the top of their game. It’s a release that immediately comes out swinging with hard-hitting tracks like Dissent and soaring power ballads like Throwing Matches.

Paper Ships Under a Burning Bridge (physical CD) hits stores soon through AmpHead; digitally available through AmpHead/The Orchard.

Influences: Outspoken, Boysetsfire, Strife, Avail, Hot Water Music, Inside Out, Face To Face, Texas is the Reason, Terror, Carry On, AFI, Bane, 1134, Insted, Scared Straight, Snapcase, Youth Of Today, Hatebreed, Have Heart, Comeback Kid, Taking Back Sunday, Alexisonfire, Gorilla Biscuits.

MySpace: http://www.myspace.com/lastofthebelievers

PureVolume: http://www.purevolume.com/lastofthebelievers

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News Bytes

AmpHead Team Expands

AmpHead, always striving to reach new goals and grow in exciting and new ways, has welcomed three new members of staff to its ranks.

AmpHead/The Orchard Australasia Launch New Publishing & Sync Licensing Department

Working as a non exclusive Publisher, AmpHead Music/The Orchard Australasia will administer publishing services including song placement opportunities and royalties collections for all artists and labels signed to the service.

AmpHead Launch New Physical Distribution Department - AmpHead Entertainment Group

In addition to offering artists complete digital distribution, non-exclusive publishing representation, online marketing solutions and promotional ventures; we will now also offer physical distribution of artist's music - all while they maintain complete independence, creative and career control.