From heavy metal to power pop electro rap, here’s a taste of the music-infused happenings on Stickam for this week.

Wed, 3/18 @ 1 PM PDT - BLACK TIDE

Black Tide returns to Stickam for four weekly fan chats each and every Wednesday starting on March 18th at 1 PM PDT and at 3 PM PDT all subsequent weeks.  Rolling Stone named Black Tide one of the “Best Rookies of 2008” and “Metal’s New Teen Titans,” Spin tapped them as one of the “Next Big Things,” while Revolver featured them as a “Band To Watch” and included them on the cover of the August 2008 Mayhem issue, and Kerrang! proclaimed them “Best International Newcomer.”

Wed, 3/18 @ 7 PM PDT - DJ ROSSSTAR’S PUNK ROCK SHOW with Hyper Crush & The Bigger Lights

In Wednesday’s edition of DJ Rossstar’s Punk Rock show, Rossstar welcomes Los Angeles’s electro powered rap trio, Hyper Crush, and indie pop rock band, The Bigger Lights.

Thurs, 3/19 @ 7 PM PDT - DJ ROSSSTAR’S PUNK ROCK SHOW with John Roecker and Sparks the Rescue

On Thursday, indie director John Roecker will stop by the Rossstar studio to talk about “Heart Like a Hand Grenade”, the much anticipated Green Day film documenting the recording process of their widely popular 2004 album, American Idiot.  The pop punk band Sparks the Rescue will also be dropping by so tune in for your pop punk fix.

Thurs, 3/19 @ 2 PM PDT - 16 FRAMES

In honor of the release of their new album, Where It Ends (due out everywhere March 24th), 16 Frames will be hosting their first Stickam live fan chat on March 19th at 2 PM PDT.  16 Frames is the creation of frontman and songwriter Steve Sulikowski. Their music has already featured on “Kyle XY”, “Private Practice”, “Men In Trees” and MTV’s “The Hills.” 16 Frames also recently toured with Sheryl Crow, Crowded House and Pete Yorn.

Here’s a rundown of live music events scheduled for today to fight off the mid-week malaise:

3 PM PST - SPARKS THE RESCUE

Stickam welcomes SPARKS THE RESCUE with their first ever live broadcast on Stickam. Join these pop punk guys live for some exciting news!

4 PM PST - HELLO HOLLYWOOD

Hailing from Peoria, Arizona, the pop quintet HELLO HOLLYWOOD will be going live today with their guitars in tow for a special acoustic performance and exclusive fan chat with fans.

5 PM PST - FALLBROOKE

At 5 PM PST, South Florida’s Fallbrooke will perform a special live set for fans!

5 PM PST - DJ Rossstar’s Punk Rock Show

DJ Rossstar welcomes Hunter Burgan from the ever-prolific emo punk band AFI to his studio!

6 PM PST - A CHANGE OF PACE

Another pop punk quintet from Peoria, Arizona, A CHANGE OF PACE will be broadcasting live starting at 6 PM PST!

And… in case you missed the live cooking with Kelis stream yesterday, here’s a peek into Kelis’s culinary delights. In this edition, she tackles arroz con pollo, Puerto Rican style chicken and rice:

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Join SHEtv this Thursday at 4 pm for a live interview with SYRENA RYDER and stay tuned till 5 PM PST when Lauren in Seattle interviews TUMBLEDOWN, the latest side project from MXPX’s MIKE HERRERA.

After SheTV be sure to mosy on down to DJ ROSSSTAR’S PUNK ROCK SHOW at 7 PM PST when he welcomes metalcore UK imports, BRING ME THE HORIZON, and famed screamo band, THURSDAY.If you haven’t checked out DJ Rossstar’s weekly live music broadcast, you’re missing out.Streaming from his small apartment in Los Angeles, CA each Wednesday and Thursday from 7-8 PM PST, DJ ROSSSTAR’S PUNK ROCK SHOW features acoustic performances, premieres, and off-the-cuff interviews with up and coming bands and musicians on the brink of music stardom.  Past guests include: FALL OUT BOY, MY CHEMICAL ROMANCE, PARAMORE, AFI, PLAIN WHITE T’S, SAOSIN, BOYS LIKE GIRLS, GOOD CHARLOTTE, KATY PERRY, THE VERONICAS and ALL TIME LOW.

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