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Indie spotlight for April 30, 2017 (Show 148)

4/30/2017

Thomas Oliver is internationally recognized as one of the leading players of the Weissenborn lap-steel guitar and a multi-talented guitarist, song writer and singer. Oliver’s ability to write stirring lyrics and move between sweet melodic and grunty vocals has also earned him a reputation as a vocalist in Drum & Bass, having collaborated with some of the most respected producers. @ThomasOliverNZ

The Suitcase Junket conjures an entirely new sound on his essential rock collection Pile Driver built on the salvaged sounds of American juke joints, back porches, honky tonks, and rock clubs. The Suitcase Junket is Matt Lorenz: artist, tinkerer, swamp Yankee, one-man band. His is the road-worn voice rising over the grind of a tube-amped dumpster guitar, and the wild double pitches of throat singing. @suitcasejunket

Jack Pyers [Dirty looks] has released a new fifteen song collection of Americana/Roots music featuring Bret Alexander [The Badlees] and Jeremy Hummel [Breaking Benjamin]. After years of touring and recording, Pyers returned to his home in rural Pennsylvania and immersed himself in local acoustic roots music. ”Dead on the Floor” represents the fusion of Pyers hard rock background merged with his new-found appreciation of local roots music.

Polly O'Keary and The Rhythm Method are fan favorites in the Pacific Northwest and around the United States and Canada. With her top-shelf trio, featuring Tommy Cook on drums and David Miller on guitar, she performs a mix of soul, funk, blues and rock that has won her top honors as a songwriter, singer and performer from blues societies around the Pacific Northwest. The new album 'Black Crow Callin'. ' is due May 12, 2017 @PollyOKeary

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Indie spotlight for April 23, 2017 (Show 147)

4/23/2017

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Mullen is an Alternative Rock musician from Australia. He writes songs that are politically charged, socially aware and have an intelligence that will challenge you to delve into your rebellious side. Mullen’s debut album, which is due to be released in early 2017, deals with sensitive topics such as mental illness, social equality and his personal battle with addiction. @MullenOfficial

Lost Thylazines are a grunge roots band who are on a mission to change the natural and musical world. Their music is described as a combination of "Xaxier Rudd if you really need a comparison meets acoustic unplugged Nirvana" Pearl Magazine, Melbourne. The band has been touring around for quite some time now having played at some of Australia's Premier venues. @lostthylacines

Kill for Eden are London-based purveyors of classic hard rock, radio ready riffs and powerful female vocals. The quartet have released two EPs and a self-titled album, that boasted “blistering riffs, hook-laden choruses, great vocals and a strong selection of tunes” (Fireworks Magazine). Their second studio album, Petty Crimes, is out now @KillForEden

Jarkka Rissanen & Sons of the Desert will release their brand new album Hybrid Soul on May 24th 2017. After last year highly acclaimed traditional blues and gospel record The 20th Century Box Jarkka Rissanen returns with original, self-composed material, crammed with ethnic and rhythm'n'blues vibes. The album is out May 24th on CD and digital formats via Humu Records

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Indie spotlight for April 16, 2017 (Show 146)

4/16/2017

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The V-Roys stormed the Southeastern US, along with a great portion of the rest of the country, reaching as far as Europe with their fresh, original and infectious sound with a live show not soon to be forgotten; leaving a wake of fans behind them and a small, but mighty body of recorded work. @commonwealther

A Wild Frontier was started in the Spring of 2016 by former members of The Status, Ben Grant and Mike Felker. Ben and Mike had been writing together for 5 years. With hundreds of songs and unused demos since then to choose from, “Make It Count” was released on April 4th, 2017 @AWildFrontier

Born Without Bones is a rock band based in Milford, MA. Initially formed as a solo endeavor for guitarist / vocalist Scott Ayotte, Milford, Mass., three-piece Born Without Bones have been steadily evolving for years. Their third record, Young at the Bend, which will be released May 12 on Devil You Know Records. @bornwobonesband

King's Limit is an indie rock band in the Waterloo, Ontario Canada area. Their debut album, 'Bitter Rules' was just released on April 14, 2017. The band is Mitch Chapman, Jake Boyack, Kenzie Nelligan and David Di Iorio. The album showcases the broad range of indie rock which is home to this band. @kingslimitmusic

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