Me Verse You: Indie Band of the Week

Posted by Guelixa Garcia On October - 31 - 2010

Me Verse You

 

 

The band was formed of all previously signed touring bands.  Dave Schroeder, the lead singer, is a songwriter that has written three other full length records under the name of SO THEY SAY.  When he decided to start the new band he had already written the first three records for ME VERSE YOU.  The hooky choruses and great verses heard on their debut album, ANOTHER ENEMY is only the beginning of the three albums that ME VERSE YOU will release.

 

 

 

 

Instrumentation

David Schroeder – Vocals/Guitar

Matt Amelung – Guitar

Joe Hamilton – Bass

Kevin Fuwell – Drums

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Typefighter: Indie Music Universe Band of the Week

Posted by Guelixa Garcia On October - 17 - 2010

TypefigherA bit more than a year since they formed, Washington DC based Typefighter, has already
recorded their debut EP (I Want to See You Game, Boys, I Want to See You Brave), embarked on a month long national tour, and gained quite a following in their native city.

 

Now they look forward, and have begun working on a full-length album, as well as organizing another national tour.  2010 should be a big year for Ryan Mclaughlin, Erik Anderson, John Crum, and Will Waikart; one thing is for sure, they still have a lot more to show with their own unique blend of “dream-pop-folk”(brightestyoungthings.com) and will be sure to “warm our hearts” (Allournoise.com).

 

Instrumentation


Ryan McLaughlin – Vocals, Autoharp, Guitar, Ukulele

Mary Voutsas – Piano, Rhodes, Vocals

Will Waikart – Drums

John Crum – Guitar, Bass, Banjo

Erik Anderson – Guitar, Bass, Vocals

 

Website

MySpace

Hype Machine

Last.Fm

Twitter

Facebook

 

Discography

I Want To See You Game, Boys, I Want To See You Brave I Want To See You Game, Boys, I Want To See You Brave 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Song Samples

Ocean Floor

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All the Air

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Popularity: unranked [?]

Shoot The Messenger: Indie Music Artist of the Week

Posted by Guelixa Garcia On September - 26 - 2010

Shoot The MessengerWhen contractor Rob Frail lost a computer programming gig in 2003, he seized the chance to listen more closely to the voices that were harmonizing in his head, and wrote their songs.  These songs combined themes of social injustice and quirks of love with compelling music.  Think Bob Dylan meets David Byrne; they fall madly in love.

 

"Dylan!? Ha!" An audacious reference, for sure, but those who hear his music agree (more later).  When Frail finds a passion (why can't you have more than one?), his commitment is all-consuming. Armed with his computer programming skills, his grandfather’s rhyming dictionary from 1937, and a swaggering over-confidence masking a fear of failure, he put fingers to keyboard and imagination into overdrive.  Soon, he evolved a voice (in all senses of the word) all his own, driven by a disdain for clichés and boredom with Seinfeld reruns. The results were some unusual, yet totally sensical lyrics.

 

In effect, Frail became a “method songwriter,” with the ability to project himself into a situation, then experience and articulate the emotional consequences.  For example, he wrote a convincing song about war (Alive) without ever having worn a uniform.  Call him an emotional documentarian.

 

In August 2005, Frail discovered songwriting contests.  His first entry, in American Songwriter magazine’s lyric contest, won Honorable Mention. To date, eleven of his songs have won over twenty awards, including three Honorable Mentions in the prestigious Billboard World Song Contest.  In addition, the lyrics for four of his songs have been published in an international journal of poetry, Shabdaguchha.

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Popularity: 4% [?]

Redlight Cinema:Indie Music Universe Band of the Week

Posted by Guelixa Garcia On August - 23 - 2010

Redlight CinemaRedlight Cinema's story sounds more like a fictional film than a genuine musical journey.  This story led three talented boys from a pristine, disconnected community in Upstate New York into the dirty and mystical streets of Manhattan where they have honed their sound.  From their melodic pop melodies to their unpredictable rock changes the "RLC" trio could not be any better if they tried.  Lead singer and songwriter Kevin Andreas' emotion filled, pitch perfect voice is slightly reminiscent of Adam Levine of "Maroon Five" and his mind-bending "Hendrix" inspired guitar skills are the center of Redlight Cinema's sound.  Rounding out the group, Kevin is accompanied by his brilliant younger brother Kyle on the drums and equally accomplished, calm and always cool, Dan Parra on bass.  Kyle and Dan follow their fearless leader as if they are reading his mind, and after so many years playing together they may well be.    

 

Kevin and Kyle were raised in a strict religious household where mainstream music was not allowed.  Kevin remembers a punishment when he was thirteen years old that would change both of the boys lives forever.  "My punishment was to sit on the landing of these stairs for six months. I was even forced to sit there alone and have my meals.  When I knew that no one was paying attention, I would run to the top of the stairs above the landing where there was an old guitar that had three strings.  I barely knew any music but by this time I had heard the song 'White Room'.  I would try to figure it out in order to amuse myself.  I started hearing more music from kids in Jr. High School.  At this point, I already knew that this is what I would do with the rest of my life."  Their mother left home around the same time the boys seriously began to play.  The brothers learned to find solace in a place where they would not be let down.  This place was in their music. 

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Popularity: 5% [?]

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% [?]

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% [?]

Chasing Jones: Indie Music Universe Band of the Week

Posted by Guelixa Garcia On July - 19 - 2010

Chasing JonesChasing Jones, a four piece Pop Rock band, has defined themselves with high energy performances, catchy lyrics and steady grooves.  The first pieces of the group came together in 2007 with brothers Nick and Adam DiLullo collaborating for the first time.  With a solid foundation they were able to convince LA based drummer Blair Brown, a graduate of the Musicians Institute, to return home and join the band.  In 2008 they independently released their first EP, The Lie, to a sold out release party at the Starlite Room in Edmonton.  The puzzle was soon complete when Grant MacEwan music graduate Dwayne Ulliac joined as the new bassist.

 

With an invitation to showcase at Canadian Music Week 2010, radio play on stations across Canada, and great reviews coming in from all over, the groups name and distinct sound is being recognized on the local and national music scene.   As a band who frequents some of the top venues and colleges in Edmonton, Chasing Jones has shared the stage with hot acts like Tokyo Police Club, Hot Panda, Radio For Help, appeared in local magazines like Vue & SEE weekly, and on blogs all over the internet.

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Popularity: 8% [?]

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% [?]

Free Indie Rock Music Downloads

Posted by Mike Wilson On March - 3 - 2009

Download.com is offering thousands of free, legal indie rock downloads.

 

You’re given the option to play the full track, sample it, or go to the artist’s download.com page to download it for free.  As an added bonus, artists are sometimes offering more than one track for download.  Options for writing a review and rating the music are also given.

 

Click here for a list of all available songs.

Popularity: 3% [?]

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