indie spotlight

Indie spotlight for October 1, 2017 (Show 166)

10/1/2017

Ian Wills has always had somewhat of a ‘revolving door policy’ on his critically acclaimed band Wills & The Willing. Each of his first two albums featured an almost entirely different line-up. Now with a brand new line-up and a bigger, more accessible sound for his third album ‘Dream In Colour’; Wills finally believes that he has settled on a definitive band line-up and has an inspiring set of new songs that will help take the band to a much wider audience. @IWILLS

Larre U-A is a rock band from the seaport city of Uddevalla, on the west coast of Sweden. The music is classical rock/hardrock with the influences from the rock music in the seventies/eighties as well as the punk scene. They have gained substantial radio airplay across Scandinavia, as well as in Germany, the USA, Canada, the UK, Italy and South Africa Their new single is available where ever digital music is sold. @Larre_U_A

Days Indoors have spent the last year working in the studio on their forthcoming album “Dusty Road”. The band takes its inspiration from the unexpected beauty that everyday experience can bring. Described as having a soft pop/rock feel and broad commercial appeal, yet are brutally honest and uncompromisingly heartfelt. @DAYSINDOORS

4040 is the moniker of Chavdar Petkov who was born in Sofia, Bulgaria. At the moment, 4040 is recording an album. All the composing, recording guitars, vocals, back vocals, synths, drum programming and some of the bass parts are recorded by him. Four of the songs that may become a part of the record are now available from 4040 store @4040petkov

Indie spotlight for September 24 (Show 165)

9/24/2017

Rofo Audio is a power rock trio formed in the summer of 2014 in the Philadelphia suburb, Royersford, PA, comprised of veteran musicians Raymond Short, Steve Reinheimer and Andy Mihalcik. Their new, full-length record “REACH” was released in 2016 @RofoAudioBand

Zero UK is a very very English sounding London based Indie Rock band. They loved the British Invasion & Punk Rock & Brit Pop...their story is just starting. @Zerointheuk

Second Echo has a mission to deliver the best guitar-driven rock available. Heavily influenced by bands such as Pearl Jam, Soundgarden, and Alice in Chains, Second Echo wants you to remember that rock is not dead. The New album is Evelution and dropped on Sep. 8 @secondechomusic

Romy Conzen is a Belgian singer songwriter with a strong personality and a talent to match. Romy's first album Black As Night was released in October 2012 on Roughtrade, to critical acclaim. Her new album V For Victory was released in May of this year. @RomyConzen

Indie spotlight for September 3, 2017 (Show 164)

9/3/2017

Kylie Nicole is probably the most unlikely of singer/songwriters to ever show up in the Nashville area. Her writing style can best be described as a mix of introspective themes mixed with her own personal experience. Her lyrics are insightful and mature, for an artist of her young age.
@kylienicolemusic

Cyndi Washburn is a folk singer songwriter who was born and raised in PA, and now lives in glorious Nashville. She studied voice in college and has performed in everything from cover bands to operas. Her music is honest and beautiful, peppered with heartbreak and even a little humor. @CyndiWashburn

Sunlight Prism's music and melodies hearken back to the glory days of classic rock, when guitarist John Madeiro and drummer Steve Hennesey first picked up instruments and discovered their unique—and long-lasting—sense of rhythm. @SunlightPrism1

The Thomas Brothers are a New Zealand pop, rock band. Four brothers, Samuel Thomas (singer, piano), Joshua Thomas (bass), Joseph Thomas (guitar) and Benjamin Thomas (drums), who all developed a love for music at an early age. It's all about the music @thomasbrothers_

Indie spotlight for August 27, 2017 (Show 163)

8/27/2017

Lonely Leesa & the Lost Cowboys is a Boston based indie rock band fronted by Leesa Coyne. Their self titled EP was released August 24, 2017. The credits include band members Brian King, Wayne Whittaker, Harrison Seiler, Jay DiBiasio, Rachel Barringer and Magen Tracy @leesacoyne

Bangford are an original British band featuring the songs of Simon Heath. Bangford combines the backbone of The Authors and the fury of Concrete Dog have joined together for a project that could take them places. Their new EP 'A Small Space in Time' is available at Swordfish Records @Bangford1

Mercy John’s music has been heavily influenced by the place in which he grew up. Despite his Dutch roots, many of Mercy John’s songs also contain elements that are reminiscent of the works of Tom Petty, Bruce Springsteen and Ryan Adams. @mercyjohnmusic

Slaid Cleaves grew up in Maine. Lives in Texas. Writes songs. Makes records. Travels around. Tries to be good. The new album 'Ghost on the Car Radio' was released on June 23, 2017 and is available everywhere from Candy House Media. @slaidc

Indie spotlight for August 13, 2017 (Show 161)

8/13/2017

Arley Hughes is a multidimensional songwriter, musician, lifelong learner, and music enthusiast. She has been a vocal coach, music educator, and songwriter for 15 years in Thunder Bay, Ontario. She has now decided to retire from teaching and fronting a band to allow herself to pour 100% of her energy into her own music career. @ArleyHughes

American High are a punk and 60's influenced indie/alternative rock quartet from Sacramento, California. They play 'catchy tunes with dark themes'. "Bones in the Attic, Flowers in the Basement", released March 8th, 2017, is their debut full-length. Their sound and lyrics have an optimistic perspective on the personal, the social and the political. @americanhigh1

Ghostly Beard’s kaleidoscopic creativity has garnered him comparisons to such diverse artists as Steely Dan, Pink Floyd, James Taylor and Cat Stevens. He crafts immersive dreamy sonic landscapes that blur the line between dark catharsis and subtle rays of hope. Now, he lets us into his universe with an eclectic clutch of thoughtfully sequenced albums. @ghostlybeard

Johnny Nobody's power lies in their shifting back and forth from barroom blues rock riffage, gritty psychedelia, fuzzed up power pop and unbridled punk energetics. The foundation of White's relentless pounding and Roberts' throbbing bass lines is covered over with Vaeth's blistering guitar and choirboy gone wrong tenor. @muchosdece

Indie spotlight for July 23, 2017 (Show 158)

7/23/2017

The RPMs are described by the BBC as a 'spookily young Brighton trio with killer melodies and an Arctic Monkeys rasp’ . Having only been together a few years, The RPMs have made short work of grabbing people's attention. @The_RPMs

Arms and Ears is a 5 piece Indie/rock group based out of Boston, MA. Influences range from The Beatles, Radiohead, Muse, Michael Jackson, Freddie Mercury, Pink Floyd and many more.Their new album Permastrange is out now in digital distribution. @ArmsandEars

the Dramedy is the soundtrack to your life.The new single "Deliverance" is available now. This is a special "summer set version" of the song, the original will appear on the debut full length album set to be released in Oct. @the_dramedy

Emo Empire is the acoustic-rock project of Billy Edwards of Tauranga, New Zealand. The new album "Therapy" was released on July 17 and is available at bandcamp. @emoempiremusic

Indie spotlight for July 9, 2017 (Show 156)

7/9/2017

Michele D'Amour and the Love Dealers is a Seattle-based band playing blues and r&b. The band was formed in 2011. Rather than play only one style of blues, the band enjoys exploring different grooves and styles, making them popular with dance crowds in their home town and beyond. @mmdamour

Alison Pluff (Ali Marie), was born in Merriam Kansas; to Kathy (Hachinsky) Pluff and Joseph Pluff. She grew up with a great interest in music and would fantasize about singing on a big stage. Her influences as a child were Celine Dion, Shania Twain, Whitney Houston, and Jojo. @Pluffinator

Radio Decay is an indie rock band with a passion for performing and too many overdrives. Beginning in the early spring of 2015, they have been playing shows around the South-East and developing their bulletproof, alternative rock sound with pop melodies on top. @radiodecayband

Rafse7en is the project of Rafael Salazara who is solo artist based in Miami, FL. He produced, wrote and recorded his debut solo EP, simply titled "R7" Volume 1. He was a founding member of the band Loaded Guns, a Miami based rock and roll/ metal band @Rafse7en

Indie spotlight for June 25, 2017 (Show 155)

6/25/2017

The Rough is a brand new project by Drew Smith, Mike Smith and Darren Sader. This new undertaking, an eclectic mixture of speed, depth, finesse, power and love will be sure to strike a chord in the heart of every listener. The Rough's debut self-titled EP is available everywhere music is sold. @TheRoughSD

Coopertheband is composed of six massive music nerds with minds to rhyme and twelve hot feet. Centered in Jackson, TN, the band has found success nationally, on networks like HBO, ESPN, and TruTV CTB is currently working on their latest album Kingdoms, expected to hit Summer of 2017. @coopertheband

Cirrone is three brothers, three voices, three minds, One Music. Cirrone won a national competition held by Rai Radio 1 as Best Songwriters with their song “Your Eyes Are Wide Open”. Cirrone are currently in the studio recording an EP of original songs, to be followed by an Album scheduled for a Summer 2017 release. @cirroneband

Cam Bird is on a mission to use the power of music to change the lives of others. For three years, Cam has been working towards this moment, with an album recorded, he can no longer contain his music within his own continent. The next stop of his career will take him on that long plane journey. The States is already calling @cambirdmusic

Indie spotlight for June 11, 2017 (Show 154)

6/11/2017

The Strays are a raucous Neo-Rock n Roll trio. With their eclectic musical influences, they write modern music that breathes new life into the rock n roll genre, using elements of pop, rock, country and blues. @TheStraysMusic

Wishing Rock is an unrepentant paean to your Gen-X cousin’s CD tower. Initially conceived as a one-off farewell for singer/guitarist Jeff Brunell, the band re-formed in earnest upon his return to Baltimore. @wishingrockband

Wingman is an alternative rock band from Minneapolis, Minnesota. From the spark of a few unfinished demos and a desire to take the reins of a sound that was totally their own, the duo began writing songs in 2015 that would later become Wingman’s debut record, HONCHO. @wingman_band

The Barbarossa Brothers are a unique blend of harmony-laden Americana, folk-rock and knee-slapping, acoustic-driven fun from Saginaw Michigan. @brothersbarbarossa

Indie spotlight for May 28, 2017 (Show 152)

5/28/2017

Papa Satch is a Singer/Songwriter and Producer.He started his music career as a founding member of the bands "Black Horizon,"Blank Stare" and "Mercy Hit". In recent years he toured many of the top clubs in the N.Y.C. Metropolitan Area in support of the album "So Far 'til Now". @SteveRonsenMax

The Divine Hippies are a reincarnate and re-convergence of the paths and cosmic energy of former bandmates. The eclectic nature of their Psychedlic Desert Rock n Soul, insures the listener a journey of positive vibrations, perceptions of light and shade, and the thundering resonance of a fully loaded sonic freight train. @divinehippies

The Social Animals are a full time, van-living young band. They speak through elegantly sarcastic, thoughtful lyrics with memorable melodies splattered across a canvas of indie rock instrumentation. they play their music passionately and honestly, carrying both the intensity to move feet and the delicacy to keep them still. @socialanimals

The Adam Ezra Group has just released their new album “Hurricane Wind”. The album represents both a celebration and reaffirmation of how remarkably their fan community has grown. Even amid ballooning success, Ezra says it’s been not just easy, but natural for AEG to stay dedicated to its mission and true to its humble roots. @adamezra