Indie spotlight for October 26, 2014 11 pm Eastern time (Show 31)
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Cajsa Siik is a Swedish artist hailing all the way from Stockholm. Her music has already been included in various American shows, such as The Michael J Fox Show, Awkward, Degrassi and Ravenswood. She has also recently teamed up with Calle Ekerstam and Tiger Lou producer Rolf Klinth, in order to work on and co-produce her new song Higher. Higher is the second single taken out of her upcoming new album Contra. Having had her first single Relentless Delight pushed and supported by the likes of NME, Clash and Indie Shuffle, the latest single had to be a worthy follow-up.
FACEBOOK @CajsaSiik |
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The Humble Grapes are a NYC based Pop, Rock Soul Band. The forming members Brie Capone and David Kaufman began writing and performing together developing their own sound with influences from The Grateful Dead, John Mayer, The Band, Bonnie Raitt and many others. The combination of David's rock and roll piano sound with Brie's powerful heart felt vocals produce a sound all it's own.
FACEBOOK @thehumblegrapes |
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The Tallest Tree is a band formed by Dawn from Dundas, ON and Armando from Mexico City. They like simple, straight forward, grungy music with a hint of folk and garage. They have a simple philosophy of a do-it-yourself, use-what-you-have nature and simply enjoy doing every part of what they do. We believe the music business has gotten twisted and crooked and weird.
FACEBOOK @thetallesttree0 |
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Horse Feathers, based in Portland, Oregon, is led by singer-songwriter Justin Ringle and longtime collaborator, violinist Nathan Crockett, backed by Dustin Dybvig, Justin Power, Lauren Vidal, and Brad Parson. Horse Feathers was formed after Justin Ringle moved to Portland in 2004. Having played with rock bands in his native Idaho, Ringle found himself drawn to a softer, more folk-based sound in the Pacific Northwest and began combining stark lyrics (he cites Cormac McCarthy as an influence) with subtle acoustic arrangements.
FACEBOOK @krshorsenews |
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The Lantern Slides draw the listener into the metaphysical; the warm moments, the phrases of love where time suspends. Formed in 2013, The Lantern Slides established a niche and alcove of their own; engaging fellow artists and listeners alike with a lush, transcendent sound drawn from the influences of Mark Hollis, Peter Gabriel, Thom Yorke, George Harrison, Robin Pecknold and David Gilmour.
FACEBOOK @lantern_slides |
Indie spotlight for October 19, 2014 11 pm Eastern time (Show 30)
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SATIN will envelop you in its blend of hypnotizing indie rock with interweaving threads of silky trip-hop, psychotropic grunge, and ironic retro-pop. The Moscow-based band was formed in 2012 to make “reality transurfing” through music. It’s a fusion of urban melancholy and tenderness, earthy bass and atmospheric guitar lines, perfectly accented drums, vinyl scratches, and emotion-filled vocals.
FACEBOOK @Satinxxi |
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Matthew Ryan is an American alternative country singer-songwriter. Ryan has also collaborated with Neilson Hubbard to form the band Strays Don't Sleep. Ryan's voice has been described as a "hushed rasp, with words catching like vows destined to be broken - one of modern music's most potent whispers." Like the Jayhawks, Son Volt and other artists from the late 1990s alternative country scene, Ryan has a dedicated following but only limited commercial success.
FACEBOOK @MatthewRyan101 |
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Hudson has taken control. They are calling the shots. They are following their gut. The music they make comes from their heart, from their soul. They are not guided by someone else’s idea of what they should sound like. They create what they feel, what they believe, and they will never compromise on their art, because the music they make isn’t about selling a million records, or having the next hit single. It’s about creating a song that you don’t just hear, but you feel. It touches you deep down in the depths of your soul. It becomes a part of your life and you never let it go.
FACEBOOK @HUDSONtheband |
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Lords of Sounds is a 6 piece indie rock/pop band from Tucson, AZ. Inspired by elements of classic new wave mixed with rock n roll guitars, the band is fronted by vocal powerhouse Amy Mendoza. Lords of Sounds will be releasing their 12 song debut release ‘Life is Dangerous’ in November. In the meantime they have released 2 tracks for your enjoyment.
FACEBOOK @lordsofsounds |
Indie spotlight for October 12, 2014 11 pm Eastern time (Show 29)
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2/3 Goat (pronounced: Two-Thirds Goat) is a champion of metrobilly music in New York City. Their album Stream of Conscience and their music video of the title track have gained them recognition & features from outlets such as The Huffington Post, AOL Music Homepage, and New York Music Daily. Fronted by lead singers Annalyse McCoy & Ryan Dunn, the band's melding of alt-country, bluesy bluegrass and classic rock echo the core members' diverse roots.
FACEBOOK @TwoThirdsGoat |
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Little Chief is a 5-man outfit based in Fayetteville, AR and has drawn comparison to artists such as The Lumineers, Mumford & Sons and the Head and the Heart. Opening for nationally touring acts such Matt Wertz, Judah and the Lion, and Tedashii as well as others, the band has gained rapid attention, recruiting a formidable fan base coined "the Tribe." The band is comprised of Matt Cooper (lead vocal, guitar, piano), Matthew Heckmann (cello, guitar, vocals), John-Lewis Anderson (bass, electric guitar), Andrew Myers (percussion), and Isaac Foley (keys, guitar, vocals).
FACEBOOK @LittleChiefBand |
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The Oh Hellos are Maggie and Tyler Heath, intentionally-independent self-produced music-making siblings hailing from the great state of Texas. Their influences range from Los Campesinos! and The Lumineers to Sufjan Stevens and The Middle East, bending and blending styles and genres into a unique mixture of eclectic folk rock. The sibling band is joined on stage by a rotating cast of characters, sometimes as many as 13, The Oh Hellos weave a sound that is one moment intimate, the next explosive and joyful.
FACEBOOK @theohhellos |
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The Battlefield is an up and coming, L.A. based, Americana Band comprised of three talented singer/songwriters: Matt Ducey, Jenny Weaver and James Addison. Their tight vocal harmonies, contemplative lyrics and stirring melodies reflect the famous folk & gospel artists of America’s past. Formed in June of 2013, The Battlefield has built an impressive resume. In less than a year they’ve performed from coast to coast, booking shows in over six states and fourteen cities.
FACEBOOK @_thebattlefield |
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Sol Driven Train’s music weaves through genres like images in a Tom Robbins paragraph. The band’s sonic schizophrenia absorbs songwriting influences like John Prine and Paul Simon, afrocaribbean rhythmic explorations, and funky New Orleans-style brass into earnest songs of life, love, loss, and long johns. The versatile 5-piece band, based in Charleston, SC, features rotating lead vocalists, and multi-instrumental talent spread across horns, strings, and percussion. Sol Driven Train has carved out a unique musical identity within the burgeoning roots music scene.
FACEBOOK @SolDrivenTrain |
Indie Spotlight for October 5, 2014 11:00 pm Eastern time (Show 28)
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My Silent Bravery symbolizes persistence, perseverance and inner strength to overcome obstacles in the face of adversity. It is this type of determination that helped Matthew Wade of My Silent Bravery overcome a sports injury in his youth which led him to pursue his passion in music. Diamond from Coal is the latest and fourth LP from MSB and it recently debuted in the Top 40 of the iTunes Singer/Songwriter Best-Sellers chart. The album was produced by Anthony Resta & Warren Huart and was recorded in Boston and LA
FACEBOOK @mysilentbravery |
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Maxine Thomas is one of those artists that come along and shake up the conventional categories. She has a rich and sultry voice and her style is reminiscent of Gwen Stefani with a fusion of Reggae overtones. The songs really put you in a great mood, and really make you wanna get up dance!
FACEBOOK @MaxineMusic |
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Trevor James & The Perfect Gentlemen are a three piece ensemble that write rootsy and sometimes rocky folk tunes; melody and lyric being the ultimate focus. Whether it's the inviting, honest nature of the songs, the irresistible melodies or the unique vocal styling of Trevor James himself - there's something undeniably addictive about the sound of Trevor James and his backing band The Perfect Gentlemen. The boys are currently in the studio working on their first full length for Blacktop Records.
FACEBOOK @TrevorJamesTM |
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The Justin Pietrowski Trio (JP3) injects powerful, bluesy tones into a high-octane rock engine that pulls from tasteful influences such as Albert King, Led Zeppelin, Peter Frampton, Robin Trower and many more. Pure soul spreads from the stage to the audience, filling the room with musical electricity. JP3’s syncopated riffs and tight, dynamic grooves create a highly entertaining and energetic performance of modern electric soul that rocks the blues of past and present.
FACEBOOK @justinonguitar |
