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Indie spotlight for April 29, 2018 (Show 188)

4/29/2018

Tomas Fornstedt is a multi-instrumentalist from Sweden. His main instrument nowadays is guitar, but he also plays piano, bass, drums and sings as well. Tomas has always been surrounded by music and kept the fire burning with jam sessions together with friends and such but it wasn’t until 2016 he sat down in the studio and recorded his debut EP “Thoughts”. @tomaforn

The Mason District is an indie rock band from Cleveland, Ohio. The band consists of lead singer and guitar player Tom Tobias, bass player and singer Maria Petti and drummer Collin Nutter. After years of individually practicing the three met at a local open mic night and decided they wanted to create music together. @MasonDistrict

The Crags is a Geneva-based rock combo. They released their first album in 2010. Their newest release 'Qvergrown' was released in September of 2017. The band rose from the ashes of its previous line-up, then called Drama. @thecragsmusic

Washer Dryer is the newest groovy rock band the neighbors are complaining about from the Portland, Oregon metropolis. Their first EP was released on April 6, 2018 and was picked by IndieMono for their Top Alternative 2018 playlist, among others.

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Indie spotlight for April 22, 2018 (Show 187)

4/22/2018

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Josh Tobias began his career learning guitar from his father Toby Tobias, a world-traveling professional musician. In 2015 Josh launched onto the indie scene with single "Beachside Lover," a funk-infused retro RnB record that has accumulated millions of total plays. @joshtobiasmusic

Terra Naomi began her career with 2007's “Say It’s Possible,” which won a global fan base, along with the inaugural YouTube Award for Best Music Video. Naomi was quickly tapped as the only new artist invited to play Live Earth at Wembley Stadium. @terranaomi

Sleepy Gaucho from Madison, WI is an experimental folk project that sprinkles songs with soothing and eclectic soundscapes. They draw a large influence in roots music and songwriting while also exploring the freedom of the studio. @sleepygaucho

Brother Hawk is an Atlanta-based alt/blues rock quartet. the group delivers "a heartfelt slab of emotionally charged blues rock.” Fusing their love for classic to contemporary rock artists, the band hit the ground running in 2010 and have not stopped. @BrotherHawkATL

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Indie spotlight for April 15, 2018 (Show 186)

4/15/2018

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PERK is the brainchild of the Scandinavian producer/songwriters Nalle Ahlstedt and Anders Borgius. They have written and produced songs for many international stars. Having discovered the mutual love for good melodic pop and country music they decided to create a scene where they have the possibility to let their own creative ideas flow. The result is PERK @perkofficial

Geoff Gibbons is a Vancouver based singer/songwriter and has been at this crazy music thing for some time. Geoff discovered the acoustic guitar at 13 and fell hard for the songs of Neil Young, Cat Stevens, Joni Mitchell, and The Eagles. Geoff worked with esteemed producer John Ellis for his latest solo Roots/Folk Rock project released in June of 2017. @GeoffGibbons

Small Tall Order is an Indie Folk outfit lead by Derek Clegg and a collection of players from across the world. The band drifts in and out of styles with a strong emphasis on melody and songwriting. Intertwining sounds of traditional folk with more modern synth and string elements, Small Tall Order is Chicago based but reached out to fans everywhere. @derekcleggmusic

Colour Of Rice is a guitar walking hand in hand with emotions, stories and a voice. The young Singer/Songwriter travels from living rooms to streets, theatres, festivals, acoustic sessions and concert venues with the wish to create and share happiness. A pure, honest voice accompanied by a beautiful guitar, a timid but brave soul sharing her emotions. @colourofrice

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Indie spotlight for April 8, 2018 (Show 185)

4/8/2018

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Ultra Violet Fever is a RAW folky-blues soul act from Sioux City, IA. UV is an ever-evolving project founded by Angie Lambrecht whose soul-drenched, blues inspired vocals rip through the cosmos! Angie Lambrecht and partner, Shawn Blomberg, live, write, tour and travel together finding inspiration on the road and at home. @ultravioletfevr

Velvet & Stone’s brand of indie-folk combines haunting soundscapes with catchy pop hooks and great songs. Crafting their live set with performances at Cambridge Folk Festival, Celtic Connections and Somersault, they take their audiences on a journey from stunning melodies to foot-stomping folk-rock. @VelvetStoneMus

Lazyrevs are a two-piece band from Ireland comprised of Singer/Guitarist Nadine Keogh and Guitarist/Singer Tom O’Connor. The band formed in early 2014, and by the end of that year had released their first studio recordings in the form of a three track EP called Lazyrevs. Their 2016 single ‘Rabbit Hole’ was featured on the BBC @lazyrevs

Rachel Rose is a 20 year singer/songwriter currently living in New York City. Rachel released her first single titled, "Dancing In The Palm Of Your Hand" January 18th, 2018. She is currently working on her EP. Recently, Rachel was featured as an up and coming artist in the Women's International Music Network @RachelR0se

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