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Indie spotlight for January 31, 2016 (Show 94)

1/31/2016

do the dirt is a duo from Paris Fr. Little is known about the band as we cannot find a website or social media profile. Normally, we would pass but the music is just too good.

Jesse Roper released his highly anticipated sophomore release, Red Bird, early in 2015 with Blue Heron Music. Without losing the sentimental and vintage authenticity of blues, the new album is blazing its own path in the music scene not unlike modern yet retro influenced musicians such as the Black Keys and Jack White. @jesseropershow

Arielle Verinis is a blues/rock soul singer and a tireless animal advocate. Her rich, raw and soul wrenching vocals bridge the gap between the likes of soulful greats Aretha Franklin, Carol King and Bonnie Raitt. But what really separates Arielle from the rest, is her unorthodox and socially conscious approach to music. @ArielleVerinis

Josh Aaron Taylor performs southern rock, blues, Cajun and roots music. Based in New Orleans, he just released his first solo works entitled the High Water EP. The EP features several New Orleans artists that accentuate his unique sound.

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Indie spotlight for January 24, 2016 (Show 93)

1/24/2016

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Ethan Luck is a guitarist, drummer and photographer who has played in many bands, most prominently, the ska band The O.C. Supertones and rock band Relient K. He is also the cousin of Matt Wignall of Havalina. @ethanluck

Joel Levi is a recent addition to the Nashville music scene. Civil Wars producer, Charlie Peacock, discovered Levi and invited him to record his first EP at his own private studio. Charlie, Grammy award-winner, has been mentoring this exciting singer/songwriter ever since. @joellevi

Sailour started as just a moniker for Andrew Johnston's solo work. The unusual spelling is not the only thing that has grown since Sailour's creation. Andrew's musical influences along with Zeb Worlund's create a unique blend of genre smashing, soulful music @sailourmusic

New Vessels looks to change the way the industry creates and enjoys music. In a market full of processed sounds, this funk-rock band from Nashville, TN is setting sails on a mission to deliver their message: "What you hear is what you get!". @NewVessels

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Indie spotlight for January 17, 2015 (Show 92)

1/17/2016

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Max Jury comes on like the missing link between Gram Parsons and George Harrison, shot through with the grace of James Blake. An impeccable song-crafter, he’s got one foot in the cornfields and the other in the nearest dive bar whilst his fingers skip across the keys of his Fender Rhodes @maxwelljury

Whetherman is the moniker of 31-year-old Nicholas Williams, who has independently released six full-length albums of “Sunny, soulful folk music that is irresistible" (Indie Music Reviewer) since 2007, most recently the critically-acclaimed 'Seeds for Harvest' in April of this year. @WhethermanMusic

Geron Hoy's debut is focused on songwriting, guitar parts, earnest vocals and capturing moods. Singer/ songwriters struggle to stick out. His songs are deeper than most. He's been called a hybrid between Tom Petty and Amos Lee. @geronhoy

Blair Burnette grew up in Nashville and now lives in California. Her dad was a staff writer at Sony Tree and schooled Blair in the rock traditions of Motown, Elton John, Stevie Wonder, James Taylor, the Beatles and Carole King. @blairburnette

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Indie spotlight for January 10, 2016 (Show 91)

1/10/2016

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Seth Timbs is a Nashville based songwriter and multi-instrumentalist who fronted the piano pop/rock band Fluid Ounces from 1994 to 2006. He has also played and collaborated with the bands and artists such as sElf, Spike and Mallets, Hot New Singles, and many others. He has just completed his second full-length solo album to be released in September 2015 entitled “New Personal Record”. @SethTimbs

Matt Costa has never been one to rest, on laurels or otherwise. And so, free of a record contract and in a position to embrace all the opportunities that The State of Music in 2015 brings with it, this year Costa is writing, recording, and self-releasing five different EP’s, each unique in style, approach, and concept. @mattcosta

Future of Forestry's music is rich and diverse. There is rarely a song that simply fits within the typical 'band sound' of bass, drums, and guitars. The songs are composed with counteractive melodies and intricate rhythms that give them an ethereal quality. @forestry

Fort Atlantic is analog warmth and digital madness, quiet songs of searching and anthemic songs of discovery. Fort Atlantic’s debut truly stretches the divide of the current musical landscape. @fortatlantic

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Indie spotlight for January 3, 2016 (Show 90)

1/3/2016

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Elessar Thiessen's newest full length album "A Rainy Week in Paradise" exposes us to longing, angst and agony, fear and shattered confidence, and yet comes through it all with hope and joy, rooted in love, truth and deep faith. @ElessarThiessen

John Mark Nelson is a songwriter and producer based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. John Mark Nelson quietly released his debut album 2011. His second was released in August 2012. In June 2014, Nelson released his third album, thanks to a successful Kickstarter campaign that helped him fund the project. His fourth full-length album, I'm Not Afraid, was released in September 2015 on GRNDWIRE Records. @johnmarknelson

Jessica Lamb originally hails from the Deep South, but has spent recent time fulfilling her driving desire for adventure around the world. In the past year, she has spent 3-month stints in England, California, Tennessee, and Alabama. This appetite for exploration bleeds into her songwriting, as she writes about experiences, people, and adventures worldwide. @jessicalamb

Justin McRoberts is a highly respected singer, songwriter and speaker who, since 1998, has carved out a niche for himself in the independent music scene. He is one of those rare artists who blends artistry, honesty and humor almost seamlessly. @justinmcroberts

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