Rent To Own Signs To Powerline

Sun Valley, CA. (Top40 Charts/ Powerline Records) - The road to signing with Florida-based Powerline Records has been a journey of exploration for hard rock funk punk band Rent to Own. The release, 'Spellbound,' due Summer 2009, will be the third for the label as part of a new deal with Select-O-Hits. Celebrating the signing and pending release, Rent to Own returns to the Viper Room on Friday, May 15, 10 p.m. (8852 Sunset Blvd., $12 cover).

Now based in Sun Valley, CA, Rent to Own first made a name for itself in their native Denver, CO. It was there that the core of the band (Brandon Apgar, lead vocal, guitar; Jeffrey Apgar, rhythm guitar; Tim Sepulvado, lead guitar; Kriss Edwards, bass guitar; Joe Rodriguez, drums) first formed during a house party jam session. The band jelled early, leading to an album's worth of material, their independent debut, 'Euphoria.' The band's upcoming tracks take their music a step forward, having worked on them with producer Bill Douglass, known for his work with Smashing Pumpkins and Lit, at Royal Recordings.

Rent To Own's frantic sound has become the daily drug for those longing for a musical act filled with infectious energy. Their edgy performance, where they are known for switching instruments as they perform, is rambunctious, infectious and full of high energy. The aggressive, hook-laden guitar riffs jerk listeners like a sucker punch, and intensifies the restless abandonment with which they perform. The addictive melodies are anchored by punchy drum rhythms perfectly complimented by the dynamic bass and intense rhythm guitar lines. Rent To Own's percussive energy snares their growing waves of fans that jump into their music� pushing and shoving, releasing the joys and frustrations of day-to-day life.

Powerline Records, LLC, headed by President & Executive Producer Matt Jaroszewicz, is an 'Indie' record label built to service local and national artist's needs. The company is designed to assist new and established artists that are ready for the next step for growing their exposure and mass-market share. As playing/performing musicians themselves, Jaroszewicz and Anton are dedicated to helping fellow artists grow. Powerline is distributed through Select-O-Hits.
Debut 'Spellbound' Due Summer 2009 on Powerline/Select-O-Hits

Viper Room
Friday, May 15, 10 p.m.
8852 Sunset Blvd., $12