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is red deer band, face the earth, the next top hitmaker? you can decide — Vote today!

Introduction to
face the earth

Face the Earth has been making waves as an independent group in the rock music scene with their explosive energetic and memorable performances, captivating music videos, and loyal fan base. Since their formation back in late 2019, they have shared the stage with some well known names in Canadian rock music such as The Trews, Bif Naked, One Bad Son and Big Sugar, and have gained critical acclaim for their unique sound and style.


In 2023, where Y2K culture is making a significant comeback with staples such as Blink-182  announcing a reunion tour, and Sum 41’s final album being set to release with a farewell tour, Face the Earth wanted to pay homage to that point of time in music by delivering alternative/indie sound with their own modern take to give listeners that throwback feeling. 

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Mike Fitzgerald
Bass

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Zakk Waschuk
Lead Singer & Rhythm Guitar

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Ethan
Drums

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Jeff Gauthier
Lead Guitar

About America's Next Top Hitmaker Compteition

One musician or band will appear in Rolling Stone, win $10,000, and perform at Rolling Stone’s Future of Music showcase in Austin, Texas.

 

This annual concert series brings the pages of Rolling Stone to life and honors the artists shaping the music of tomorrow—it is Rolling Stone’s commitment to bring you what’s new, what’s next, and what’s moving culture forward. America’s Next Top Hitmaker will take the stage alongside other musical legends in Austin, Texas. 

prize

  • The Grand Prize Winner in the Competition will receive a prize package of $10,000.00 , perform at Rolling Stone’s 2025 “Future of Music Showcase” in Austin, Texas in March 2025 and an exclusive photo shoot to be photographed to be featured in a multi-page advertorial spread in Rolling Stone Magazine.

Voting Schedule

  • Top 20 (begins July 1st and ends July 11th) – Public voting will help reduce each group to the top twenty (20) Competitors.

  • Top 15 (begins July 11th and ends July 18th) – Public voting will help reduce each group to the top fifteen (15) Competitors.

  • Top 10 (begins July 18th and ends July 25th) – Public voting will help reduce each group to the top ten (10) Competitors.

  • Top 5 (begins July 25th and ends August 1st) – Public voting will help reduce each group to the top five (5) Competitors.

  • Group Finals (begin August 1st and end August 8th) – Public voting will help reduce total Competitors to one (1) preliminary winner in each Group Finals group who will then advance to the Quarterfinals.

  • Wildcard Round (begins August 9th and ends August 11th) – Those Competitors who took second (2nd) place in their respective Group Finals group will compete in a shortened round for a chance to advance to the Quarterfinals. Votes will be reset, and public voting will determine the top one (1) Competitor from each group who will then advance to the Quarterfinals.

  • Quarterfinals (begin August 12th and end August 22nd) – The top Competitors from each Group Finals/Wildcard Round group will be divided into Quarterfinals groups. Votes will be reset, and public voting will determine the top one (1) Quarterfinalist from each group who will then advance to the Semifinals.

  • Semifinals (begin August 23rd and end August 29th) – The top Competitors from each Quarterfinals group will be divided into Semifinals groups. Votes will be reset, and public voting will determine the top one (1) Semifinalist from each group who will then advance to the Finals.

  • Finals (begin August 30th and end September 5th) – Votes will be reset, and public voting will determine which Finalist will be the winner of the 2024 America’s Next Top Hitmaker Competition (the “Grand Prize Winner(s)”). Grand Prize Winner(s) will be announced on or before September 13th, 2024.

is red deer band, face the earth, the next top hitmaker? you can decide — Vote today!

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