Indie spotlight for March 1, 2015 at 11 pm Eastern time (Show 48)

Banta is an Echo Park-based indie pop sextet whose songs embody so much of the smooth pop folk-rock swing of L.A. Comprised of Sharaya Mikael (vocals/guitar), Kristin Hardin (vocals), Jon Marcu (drums), Scott Clear (lead guitar), Steve Oh Grohne (bass) and Alathea Reece (keys), Banta is a fairly new band but songs such as “Three Feet From Gold” and “Someday” filter their classic rock influences exceptionally well. There’s both charm and a fierceness in their songs that will have you grooving long after listening.     @BantaTheBand

Heaps n Heaps is a band of friends making music under the sun, beneath the streets, beside the moon of Los Angeles and sometimes beyond.     @heapsnheaps

The Gallery Is: Brendan Cooney (lead vocals, guitar) Ben Lozano (lead guitar) Dave Mozdzanowski (bass, bg vocals) and Ryan Cooney (drums). Originally hailing from Massachusetts, The Gallery, combines hook-laden rock songs with a mix of mainstream appeal and hints of indie greatness. The foursome now resides in Hollywood.     @thegallerymusic

Queen Caveat is a hard-hitting four-piece band from L.A. that has been quick to turn the heads of rock fans on the strength of their infectious anthems, unrivaled musicianship and sometimes downright dangerous stage show.     @QueenCaveat