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Indie Spotlight: Sam Stewart
Taking a sabbatical from his London-based band Blondelle, Samuel Stewart moved to Los Angeles to re-imagine himself as an artist and quickly began writing and recording his own songs. On stage, this studio recluse explodes into a state of unabashed child-like enthusiasm, yet his lyrics explore mature subject matter that betray the years on his passport. Stewart’s music is marked by lush arrangements, deeply personal lyrics, and…
From News, posted 11.09.09
Indie Spotlight: Rumspringa
Rumspringa (n): an Amish rite of passage; the practice of releasing teenagers to explore the outside world, its sins and pleasures. A half-century ago, baby boomer teenagers wiggled from their parents’ grips to gyrate naughtily to the sonic rebellion that was captivating America—a thrilling, liberating sound that would eventually be tagged Rock n’ Roll. It is with this spirit that Los Angeles-based Joey Stevens and Itaru de…
From News, posted 11.09.09
Indie Spotlight: Mike Del Rio
Michael Francis Del Rio is a 22-year-old singer/songwriter and multi-instrumentalist from New York City. His self-produced independent 2007 release, “Blooming Under Pressure,” an eclectic take on pop-rock, generated critical acclaim from outlets including Billboard magazine, who hailed Del Rio as one of the Top Unsigned talents in the industry as part of the Billboard Underground Series. With numerous sold-out shows under his belt and a full band…
From News, posted 11.09.09
Indie Spotlight: Intricate Machines
With their experimental approach to indie-pop music, Intricate Machines have excited the ears of music industry pros and audiences alike. Bringing together the worlds of indie-rock, electronic music, and hip-hop, the band has created a sound all their own and carved out a place in the L.A. music scene. Intricate Machines are currently in the studio finishing their first full length album, slated to come out in…
From News, posted 11.09.09
Indie Spotlight: Imagine Dragons
Since the band’s earliest configuration in late 2008, Las Vegas’s Imagine Dragons has managed to win back-to-back battles of the bands, open for multiplatinum recording artists in front of 10,000+ crowds, and earn the respect of dedicated fans across the country. Fusing synth-laden Arcade Fire-style rock with the pop sensibilities of Coldplay, the band offers a live show worthy of their hometown, prompting the…
From News, posted 11.09.09
Indie Spotlight: DJ Skeet Skeet
A country kid from Iowa, DJ Skeet Skeet rolled into LA known simply as Trevor McFedries. However, he started doing DIY parties in Hollywood with other up-and-coming DJs like Royal Rumble, LA Riots and Young Americans (now Classixx). Soon, "Skeet" was spinnin' all over the the place: celebrity hot spots like Hyde, hipster hang-outs like Studio B, and big baller clubs in the Vegas, Atlantic City scene.…
From News, posted 11.09.09
Indie Spotlight: Daniel Tashian
There was never any doubt that alt-pop singer/songwriter Daniel Tashian would be a musician. The son of Holly and Barry Tashian, frontman of Barry and The Remains, Tashian fronts Nashville favorites The Silver Seas and is immersed in the town’s bustling indie pop/rock scene, frequently hosting editions of BMI’s weekly 8 off 8th showcase at the Mercy Lounge. He’s also a killer songwriter, who…
From News, posted 11.09.09
Indie Spotlight: Awesome New Republic
A two-piece band from Miami, Florida, comprising Michael John Hancock and Brian Robertson, Awesome New Republic (ANR) has been making music together for the past five years. After generating critical acclaim with their first self-released album, ANR So Far, in 2005, ANR claimed spots at CMJ, Pop Montreal, and supporting Animal Collective, Girl Talk, Mike Gordon, and others. Their latest full length album, Hearts, was released via…
From News, posted 11.09.09
Indie Spotlight: Crush Club
Crush Club is a pop/rap group established in Boston. Albums by Kanye West, Gym Class Heroes, John Legend, and Brother Ali are just a few influences that emerge in the band’s ever-expanding, original sound. Members Nicholas Shanholtz and Bryce Ross-Johnson are currently students at Berklee College of Music, and now, with Nick's imaginative beats and flows, Bryce's catchy vocal and writing…
From News, posted 11.09.09
Indie Spotlight: Avi Buffalo
Avi Buffalo started recording songs as a high school sophomore, assembled a full band as a junior, and hasn’t looked back. Outsider Folk dug the band’s classic rock-infused indie jams and recruited Avi Buffalo for a show in Long Beach, introducing the group to the Los Angeles market they now claim. Fresh of their first tour in June 2009, Avi Buffalo is currently hard at work on…
From News, posted 11.09.09
Indie Spotlight: Anni Rossi
From Minnesota via Los Angeles and now based in Chicago, 23-year-old Anni is an exciting prospect. Classically trained since age three, Anni is an accomplished multi-instrumentalist and has been performing as a solo artist for the past few years. She released her full-length album, Rockwell, in March 2009, and happily, the energy, depth and eccentricities of her live show have all been successfully translated onto record. With a viola in…
From News, posted 11.09.09
Saint Motel’s Melody and Melodrama
If anyone is claiming that the music video is dead, it certainly isn’t Saint Motel. Their 6-song EP ForPlay speaks for itself with its swaggering rock and haughty attitude, but if that’s not enough to convince you that the LA-based band means business, they’ve included some visual evidence of their sonic chops to boot on this, their debut record. The quintet, which formed while members A/J Jackson,…
From MusicWorld, posted 11.09.09
Indie Spotlight: Royal Bangs
Knoxville, Tennessee’s Royal Bangs released their anticipated sophomore album, Let It Beep, September 15 on Audio Eagle Records. The quintet’s stout lineup comprises Ryan Schaefer, Chris Rusk, Sam Stratton, Henry Gibson and Brandon Biondo. The follow-up to the group’s whiplash-inducing 2006 debut, We Breed Champions, Let It Beep arrives on the impressive heels of performances at red-letter festivals Bonnaroo and SXSW, as well as opening slots for…
From News, posted 10.30.09
The Dirges’ Bittersweet Melodies
As their woebegone name would hint, the Dirges perform bittersweet, beer-hoisting original tunes that evoke their Irish-American roots. But as singer/songwriter Fran DeAngelo explains, there is more to the Dirges’ name than meets the ear. When DeAngelo and cohort “Tall Pete” Mathus first teamed back in 2001, they composed a pair of tunes entitled “Stuytown” and “Hattie Street”—songs inspired by the untimely deaths of mutual friends, including…
From MusicWorld, posted 10.29.09
Indie Sounds Ignite BMI-CMJ Showcase
The 2009 BMI-sponsored CMJ Music Marathon Festival showcase, held October 21 at Crash Mansion, showcased seven-deep lineup featuring an explosive variety of sounds from pop/rap amalgamators Crush Club; valiant imports Die Die Die; southern wordsmith Rob Roy; jazz-funk scholars Space Capone; rock hounds Modern Skirts; musical brethren The Enemy…
From News, posted 10.27.09
BMI Stage Performers Announced for 2009 Lollapalooza
BMI boasts a line-up of eclectic, must-see, hear-it-first performers on its 2009 Lollapalooza stage. Running August 7-9 at Grant Park’s Hutchinson Field in Chicago, IL, BMI’s stage will kick off performances at 11:15 a.m. each day, setting the pace at the mammoth music festival. Presenting acts from stateside and abroad, the stage will showcase myriad bluegrass, rock, electro-pop, and singer/songwriter acts. Performers on the BMI Lollapalooza stage range from storytelling…
From News, posted 7.17.09
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