Archive for the ‘Alternative’ Category

White Apple Tree: Indie Band of the Week

Posted by Guelixa Garcia On December - 26 - 2010

white apple treeWhite Apple Tree consist of two young brothers with a desire and passion to play music for the world.  The addition of the drummer and bass player complete the sound.  They have over 2,900,000 plays, 2,000,000 profile views on MySpace and 36,000 friends.  They are often compared to Shiny Toy Guns, Coldplay or The Faint, blending blasting dance beats with melodic piano and vocal melodies.  The live show is a high energy performance that brings everybody to the floor.

 

Their sound has been described as eclectic, complex, occasionally awkward and witty. Although Ryan Lawhon, with brother Taylor Lawhon and drummer Stefan Mac are based out of Northern San Diego and South Orange County, their music is far from the Southern California surf rock norm.  With lush ambient guitars, quirky synths and the occasional “four on the floor” kick, White Apple Tree has created a unique and refreshing take on modern electronic music.

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Popularity: unranked [?]

Doxa Music: Indie Music Universe Band of the Week

Posted by Guelixa Garcia On November - 28 - 2010

doxa musicThey say that Doxa is more than just a band because their desire is that it serves as a springboard to launch other Christian artists who desire to glorify God with their entire lives, including music.  The call to glorify God is worldwide, and so while their first CD is a certain style and has two main songwriters on it, they long to see many more songwriters and musicians with different styles come along and glorify God with them in every facet of life.

 

Why Doxa? Their response was…We chose the name Doxa for the band and for this music project simply because it's a cool sounding word.  No, just kidding, doxa is actually an old Greek word defined as glory, fame, or honor.  And as every person involved with this project will tell you, we are all about giving glory, fame and honor to our King Jesus Christ.  While the music we make does do exactly that, it does not end there.  We want to give glory to God in everything we do.  We're certainly not perfect people, but we're always checking ourselves to make sure that what we do does, in some way, glorify God.    

 

We could have simply gone with The Matt Tipton Band, but again, we want glory pointing to God, not towards any one of us.  Plus doxa is such an unusual word that it gives us a great chance to describe the meaning behind it to anyone who asks.

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Popularity: unranked [?]

Lachi: Indie Music Universe Artist of the Week

Posted by Guelixa Garcia On August - 15 - 2010

Lachi"Though these eyes are broken, well these ears truly see right…in black and white."  Lachi sings, referring to her visual impairment, and her true ability to see through black and white piano keys.

 

Lachi has garnered much musical respect from innumerable reviewers, as her vocal and lyrical prowess "captures what was once a great time for music"  (Radio Indy).  With a performance deemed "consistently good" and "with sultry delivery" by Computer Music Magazine, "standout" by NYU's Washington Square News, and “gorgeous…with nice catchy melodies” by College Music Journal, Lachi brings the art back into songwriting and the vigor into performing.

 

Lachi and her very talented all-blind band have recently finished recording an album under Fanatic Records, which will be distributed by EMI/Capitol in the summer.  With successful showcases at SxSW, CMJ, the IndieGirl Conference, and many other festivals, colleges and venues around the country, Lachi's music continues to receive positive reviews and a great amount of college, community and online radio coverage.

 

Lachi also works hard around the clock to promote and further the careers of other blind musicians in the New York City area.   Lachi has taken it upon herself to uncover and bring together some of the finest talent New York City’s blind community has to offer.

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Popularity: 4% [?]

The Zou: Indie Music Universe Band of the Week

Posted by Guelixa Garcia On August - 8 - 2010

The ZouOhio based, nationally touring and regionally reigning – If you haven't heard of The Zou yet, you will soon. 

 

Born in a Midwestern scene dominated by affluent white youths, The Zou is a transnational ethnic musical collective of 2nd generation Americans.  They are the sons and daughters of Lebanese revolutionaries, Palestinian refugees, Italian grocers, and Chinese peasants.  This unique background shows in the crafting of their indie rock.  The Zou's music reflects a quality and creativity seldom found in mainstream music.

 

Since 2007, The Zou has been marching across the country, gathering the support of music lovers and critics.  They have been described as "Intelligent and electrifying Nouveau Rock", "A dark assemblage of snarky lyrics, gritty bass, and 2 colossal keyboardists" and "Indie rock to be proud of".

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Popularity: 4% [?]

Casey Desmond: Indie Music Universe Artist of the Week

Posted by Guelixa Garcia On August - 1 - 2010

Casey DesmondThe daughter of two musicians & raised in a recording studio, its no surprise that Casey Desmond shares her bedroom with many vintage synths & keyboards, guitars and recording gear, and converted her living room into a practice space for her band.  Home is where the music plays any time of night or day.  Writing and recording with multi gold and platinum producer Anthony J Resta (Elton John,Collective Soul, Shawn Mullins, Duran Duran), Grammy winner Will Ackerman & bassist Tony Levin, her music has collectively garnered her over 2 dozen songwriting awards & prizes, film & TV placements, composition work with a major TV network and music library as well as 2 tracks on a compilation with Amy Winehouse & Duffy.

 

Drawing from her education in illustration and fashion design, she incorporates the style and dramatic flair of rock's electro-pop icons like David Bowie, Peter Gabriel, Cyndi Lauper, & Blondie & contemporaries Bat for Lashes and LaRoux into her newest music,stage show, and even her hand made stage attire.

 

Casey has shared the stage with David Cook, Johny Lange, Ed Kowaszyk (from Live), The Motels, Luka Rossi, Kate Voegel & performed at dozens of colleges & venues all over the country as well as CMJ, NXNE, Sundance Film Festival, Virgin College Mega Tour, South Park, London Calling, MMS, MPMF, Head of the Charles Regatta, NACA, COCA, DBMC, Chickfest, Collegefest, Intl. Folk Alliance, NAMM, & DFEST.

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Popularity: 6% [?]

Heartdrive: Indie Music Universe Band of the Week

Posted by Guelixa Garcia On July - 25 - 2010

HeartdriveOperating out of the back room of a computer store the members of this band decided to call themselves Heartdrive because of the sound-alike hard drive.  The name Heartdrive is also significant because of their passion for original music.

 

Heartdrive has what it takes:  a professional level of talent, a youthful passion for music, tons of experience, a tight & exciting live show, and most importantly: great songs.  They have 100's of shows in touring experience and have completed and released an album independently.  They've also built a huge fan-base as an unsigned artist.

 

Together, they have a sound that is catchy, energetic, and unique.  Heartdrive songs are connected by tight musicianship, contagious vocal melodies, and emotion throughout the performances and lyrical content. 

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Popularity: 4% [?]

The Spines: Indie Music Universe Band of the Week

Posted by Guelixa Garcia On July - 4 - 2010

the spinesThe Spines are an Alternative Rock band out of New York with a reputation for catchy hooks, tasteful songwriting, solid musicianship and powerful live performances.  Front man Ray Mazza began The Spines in the fall of 2005, transitioning to singing and playing guitar after playing drums in several different bands.  Immediately he began recording material with local talent.  By winter of 2006 Max Feinstein and Ryan Kornblatt had been recruited on guitar and drums and in 2008 the band was solidified with new bassist Vinny Doucette filling out the band's live sound. 

 

Throughout 2007 the band heavily circulated demo CDs which cultivated their fan base on both a locally and internationally.  The band also spent that time recording their debut.  Radiolarian is a locally and internationally anticipated album with something for everyone from catchy, harmony laden songs to darker, heavier and more progressive material.  The album was released in January 2009, distributed through Strawhouse Entertainment and Sony Red.

 

Instrumentation

Ray Mazza- Front Man , Song Writer, Rhythm Guitar

Vinny Doucette- Bass

Craig Otto- Drums

Aaron Marc- Lead Guitar, Backing Vocals

 

Websites

Official Site

 

Discography

Radiolarian by the spinesRadiolarian (2009)   

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
 

 

 

 

 

Popularity: 5% [?]

Patafunk: Indie Music Universe Band of the Week

Posted by Guelixa Garcia On June - 21 - 2010

PatatfunkCEM a.k.a Patafunk began his career as an eclectic music DJ in 2000 and in 2001 he created Patafunk™, a Venezuelan music brand based on his own sounds and lifestyle and shown through his Live Band, DJ Set (both called Patafunk), nationwide Radio Show (Patafunk Radio at La Mega 107.3fm, (www.lamegaestacion.com), a Record Label (Patafunk Music) and a Clothing Line (Patafunk Clothing).  His career as a DJ has led him to countries like Aruba, Lebanon, Spain, USA, France and the Dominican Republic making people of different cultures dance to one amazing sound.

 

As a producer he started 2006 with the remix of master Aldemaro Romero's "La Caracola" for the album "Nueva Onda Nueva, Electronic Aldemaro".  This was the first track from Patafunk that went on a record and onto national radio.  In February 2007 he released the first album by Patafunk band called "Dubdelic", under his independent record label Patafunk Music.  This album mixes Brazilian, Disco, Dub, Funk, House, Jazz, Jungle, Lounge, Mambo, New Wave, Reggae, Rock, Ska, and Surf among others, making a cocktail of organic-electronic eclecticism with 12 tracks.

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Popularity: 9% [?]

spaceships are cool: Indie Band of the Week

Posted by Guelixa Garcia On April - 26 - 2010

spaceships are coolThings you need to know……..

 

WE WERE CREATED…..
spaceships are cool were formed in 2006 by electronica musician Rob Maddison, and are sometimes few and sometimes many; from solo @THE ESCAPE POD studios & acoustic/laptop sets, to Flaming Lips style on stage parties with up to 8 band members.

 

WE SOUND LIKE…….
"Sci-fi sunshine pop",  "like my super NES made an LP", "electronic tinged psych-pop buzzing with life", "dreamlike romps through a blip-rock playground", "beats, bleeps and day dream believing".

 

WE LIKE TOYS!…..
spaceships are cool use: 1960s stylophones, glockenspiels, moog theremin, korg vocoders, omnichord, melodica, tenori-on, fisher price tape decks and acoustic guitars to create their own brand of sci-fi sunshine pop.

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Popularity: 8% [?]

Young American: Indie Music Band of the Week

Posted by Mike Wilson On April - 12 - 2010

Young AmericanHailing from the ashes of multiple local San Antonio bands we all decided to strap down and play music that not only do we love to play but that we love to listen to. Young American is a blend of fast and slow, smooth and rough rock and roll that cant help but keep your attention! Every member of Young American has different influences including everyone from Third Eye Blind, Brand New and Recover, to Thrice, Rise Against and A Day To Remember. Our music flows from Arena Style Rock and Roll to catchy acoustic and honest story telling Pop.

Instrumentation

Jason Harari – Guitar, vocals

James Perez – Guitar

Alex Kosub – Bass

Kevin Diaz De Leon – Drums

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Popularity: 4% [?]

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