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2016 was a phenomenal year for BMI’s Indie bands! From rocking the BMI stages at SXSW and Lollapalooza to recording, touring and breaking out on national TV and major charts, artists like PVRIS, Sunflower Bean, Weathers, Totem, Dreamers, Drowners, the Blancos, Secret Weapons and LANY gave new meaning to original…
Indie Spotlight: Drowners
Striking a perfect balance between indie pop and post-punk, New York City’s Drowners, first featured in the BMI at SXSW Indie Spotlight in March, play an infectious blend of hook-laden rock that is stylish and immediate. The band is currently on tour in the U.K. to promote their…
Indie Spotlight: Drowners
Striking a perfect balance between indie pop jangle and post-punky fuzz, New York City’s Drowners play an infectious anglophilic blend of hook-laden rock. Stylish, immediate and cool, this band isn’t poised to go under any time soon. Related: Drowners SXSW Interview See more about the BMI Stage at…
BMI is Ready to Rock Lollapalooza’s 25th Anniversary in Chicago
Lollapalooza 2016 is fast approaching and BMI is thrilled to announce an eclectic lineup of some of today’s rising stars for its annual BMI/Lollapalooza stage. From July 28- 31, beginning at 1:00 PM, festivalgoers can check out 24 of BMI’s most promising bands and songwriters from its roster of over…
SXSW Indie Spotlight: Drowners
Weaned on a steady diet of celebrated British bands like The Smiths and Echo & the Bunnymen, New York City’s Drowners – their moniker lifted from the title of Suede’s debut single – play a suitably anglophilic blend of hook-laden guitar rock (leant extra credibility by a Welsh ex-pat lead…
Drowners: Drowners “Cruel Ways” - SXSW 2016
Captured at BMI Indie Rock Showcase at SXSW 2016