In this special rewind edition of the Indie Spotlight, we’re looking back at twelve incredible artists, bands, and duos who we’ve featured throughout the last decade. At BMI, our finger is always on the pulse of what’s happening in new music, and we’re proud to have highlighted so many groundbreaking… Read more...
For only three people, East Coast rock and rollers Highly Suspect sure make a lot of noise. What started as a casual cover band for childhood friends Johnny Stevens and Rich and Ryan Meyer quickly morphed into something much more when they discovered a knack for songwriting. More than six… Read more...
To hear them explain it, British duo Bones is “leading the charge of taking rock’n’roll firmly into the 31st century.” Comprised of vocalist Rosie Bones and guitarist Carmen Van Den Berg, the band has already racked up some serious cred to back up their claim. After hearing an early gig… Read more...
After another prolific year of incredible music, BMI songwriters made a strong showing in the nominations for the 59th Annual GRAMMY Awards, slated to be presented Sunday, Feb. 12, 2017, at the Staples Center in Los Angeles. Earning multiple nods across the prestigious Recording Academy accolade’s 84 separate categories, the… Read more...
Pairing Johnny Stevens’ impassioned voice and uncompromising lyrics with thick, bluesy guitars and sinewy grooves, Highly Suspect is a tight power trio that honed its sound in basements and barrooms. Headstrong and full-throttled, the band – comprised of vocalist/guitarist Stevens and the fraternal rhythm section of bassist Rich Meyer and… Read more...
2015 proved to be another explosive year for BMI songwriters. In advance of the 58th Annual GRAMMY awards, BMI is very proud to congratulate all of our many affiliates who have earned impressive nominations for their musical contributions across a wide range of genres, including Taylor Swift and Maroon 5… Read more...
For only three people, East Coast rock and rollers Highly Suspect sure make a lot of noise. What started for childhood friends Johnny Stevens and Rich and Ryan Meyer as a casual cover band quickly morphed into something so much more when the group discovered a knack for songwriting. Since… Read more...
The great migration to Austin, TX, for South by Southwest has begun! With the music showcases less than a week away, our new batch of Indie Spotlights focus on BMI’s Indie artists taking the trip down south, including Dear Boy, Wild Party, Cherub, Night Terrors of 1927, the Lonely Biscuits… Read more...
Every March, thousands of bands from around the world descend upon Austin, TX, for a sleepless week of showcases, hoping for their big break at SXSW. The annual BMI showcase at the festival has served as a launching pad for GRAMMY-winning performers such as Imagine Dragons and Macklemore & Ryan… Read more...
