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In conversation, Escondido’s Jessica Maros and Tyler James sound alternately like an old couple, best friends, bandmates and exes. And at times, they have been all of these things, bound by the desire to make music together. Their first record, 2013’s The Ghost of Escondido, immediately established the duo as…
Indie Bands Bring Big Sounds to SXSW
The annual BMI showcase at SXSW in Austin, Texas, is a highly anticipated event, having launched the careers of some of the hottest acts, from Imagine Dragons to Macklemore & Ryan Lewis to Wild Cub. This year’s show features some of the top bands from around the nation, showcasing their…
Sundance Composer Spotlight: Keegan Dewitt
Sundance 2015 Film: Unexpected Premiere: Sunday, January 25 5:30 PM Sundance 2015 Film: I’ll See You In My Dreams Premiere: Tuesday, January 27 6:30 PM Keegan DeWitt brings his fifth (Unexpected) and sixth (I’ll See You In My Dreams) films from the past three years…
Come Hangout in Gulf Shores
Hangout Music Festival in Gulf Shores, Alabama, is quickly becoming a favorite stop for today’s biggest bands on the summer festival circuit. With 45,000 people gathering annually for the three-day beach party, the BMI stage will again give fans a sneak peek at artists on the verge of stardom. Last…
Best of Indie 2013: Wild Cub
Wild Cub, featured as BMI’s March Indie Spotlight, has kept busy all year long. After rocking the BMI Stages at SXSW and Lollapalooza, Wild Cub went on to perform on a special MTV Hive “Artist to Watch” show in October. The band is now…
Come Hang Out at the BMI Stage in Gulf Shores
BMI is sponsoring its first-ever BMI stage at the 4th annual Hangout Music Festival May 17-19, 2013, in Gulf Shores, Alabama, and you’re invited! Who’s playing, you ask? In order of appearance: Colin Lake - Friday, May 17, at 12:30 p.m. Luella & the Sun…
Indie Spotlight: Wild Cub
Wild Cub made an impactful debut on the 2012 BMI Bonnaroo stage and they haven’t had time to look back. Experimenting with rhythm, layers and sound, the synth-y duo has since released their Youth album in both the US and UK, which has been met with welcoming arms. Dive into their meticulously crafted music and…
BMI’s March Indie Spotlight Rocks SXSW
Another round of highly noteworthy Indie page picks not to be surpassed! Check out Brooke Waggoner, Wild Cub, Wake Owl, Royal Teeth, Nightmare and the Cat and COIN. See more information on BMI happenings at SXS.
BMI to Showcase Rock, Indie Sounds at SXSW
BMI has partnered with South by Southwest (SXSW) Music Festival to provide back-to-back days of music, which will highlight a different sound each night. On Wednesday, March 13, Bar 96, 96 Rainey Street in Austin, is the place to be. BMI’s Rock/Indie showcase sponsored by SynchTank…
BMI Hosts a Hard-Hitting CMJ Showcase
Soul siren Grace Weber; synth wranglers Wild Cub; electro-pop alchemists Clementine and the Galaxy; 80’s pop infusers Blondfire; and rock/pop experimentalists Beast Patrol hit the stage at New York’s Rockwood Music Hall for the 2012 BMI-sponsored CMJ Music Marathon Festival showcase on October 18. BMI also sponsored an intimate cocktail…