Madison Ave

Madison Ave has been quite active as of late. The local heavy alt-rock band has been gigging a lot, and received some much-desired airplay on 98 Rock's Local Licks program. The group's appeal is easy to see for fans of heavy music. It bridges a gap between '70s power-pop, moody '90s nu-metal and 2000s emo-punk, mixing in a lot of energy and a big twin-guitar sound. The tune “Dear Mary” is its most recent song to get play on 98 Rock, and it's MA's biggest, heaviest rocker yet. The vocals explode with power and force, while still staying emotive and infectious. 1400 Alhambra Boulevard, www.facebook.com/madisonavemusic916.