Indie spotlight for May 31, 2015 (Show 61)

Honor By August’s poetic sincerity and infectious blend of mesmerizing atmospherics with anthemic choruses have drawn favorable comparisons to U2, Kings of Leon, Snow Patrol and Bruce Springsteen. The Washington Post has called the quartet “one of the most promising new talents on the East Coast.” Recently, the band won Billboard’s “World Song Contest.” The group has shared stages with such diverse artists as Bon Jovi, Imagine Dragons, Third Eye Blind, Switchfoot, Hanson and Parachute.     @HonorByAugust

Kathy Muir knows what she likes and what suits her voice. Whilst comfortable playing acoustic pop, her jazz and blues influences weave through her songs and her vocal and lyrical style remains singular and instantly identifiable: an expressive range that is soft and intimate, yet sassy and upbeat with a natural, unforced delivery that captures the imagination.     @TheLeens

Marisa Law fell in love with singing at the age of 10 when she joined her school choir. During high school, her passion for music led her to study with Elaine Overholt, an esteemed vocal instructor, who has been the coach for major movie productions such as Hairspray and Chicago. Marisa's affinity for songwriting and passion for singing led her to collaborate with producers Michael Getches and Shannon McArthur to create her first EP.     @Marisa_Law

Jon Duck likes to say he is in the ear candy business. "Thanks for taking the time to be here but most importantly thanks for caring. I hope my music finds you and I hope it finds you well."     @duckified4life