Vera Blue - Settle Kyle Doherty 2016-11-22 | Vera Blue is the latest project for Sydney based singer-songwriter Celia Pavey.Pavey came to prominence in 2013 season of The Voice Australia. She used Simon & Garfunkel's Scarborough Fair / Canticle as her audition piece and immediately wowed both the judges and the audience alike. Pavey released one LP and an EP under her own name, but in August 2015 revealed she would be releasing music under the Vera Blue pseudonym.Vera Blue's first EP Fingertips was released 13th May 2016 and has so far yielded two singles, Hold and Settle.
ESCAPISTS - Eyes Kyle Doherty 2015-09-08 | From their album "Only Bodies", check out this London native ESCAPISTS with "Eyes". Thanks for listening.
Mt. Wolf - Red Kyle Doherty 2015-09-03 | Such a dreamy, peaceful sound from Mt. Wolf. Mt. Wolf’s delicate indie rock stands out among London’s current sound sculptors, savvily blending bass music, folktronic and indie R&B. Only two EPs into their career, Mt. Wolf have already established a signature sound that’s organic and soothing even while Sproule’s lyrics tackle emotionally-abusive relationships and the drabness of 9-to-5 life. Mt Wolf announce decision to split in 2013 due to creative differences in the bandIn November 2014, Mt. Wolf released a new track entitled "Red" on their Soundcloud account, and announced their comeback on Facebook and Twitter. The song features a male vocalist, and it is currently not known if all of the original band members, particularly Kate, have reunited. The band are yet to officially comment on this matter.
U.S. Royalty - Vacation Vacation Kyle Doherty 2015-09-02 | Another one from this D.C. native band. Some songs, like this one, make you feel like you are reminiscing on a past time. Thought provoking, and melodic., enjoy "Vacation Vacation" from U.S. Royalty. Feel free to comment, and subscribe!
Andrew Belle - Reach Kyle Doherty 2015-09-01 | Andrew Belle is a singer-songwriter who comes from Wheaton, Illinois. His crafty melodies and lyrics make this album, "The Ladder", a must have album for any singer songwriter lover. Every song on this album is a breath of fresh air to the listener. This album came out in 2010, so if you are just now hearing about Andrew..there is a good chance that this one slipped between the cracks. My only complaint about 'Reach,' is that it is too short. Check out this album..you will enjoy it.
Roo Panes - Mistral Kyle Doherty 2015-04-09 | Hey guys. This is a new one for you. His name is Andrew “Roo” Panes. He comes from Wimborne, Dorset, England. He is a singer songwriter that plays a 12 string guitar. After falling into a river as a child, he received the nickname 'Roo' in homage to a Winnie-the-Pooh character who met a similar fate while playing a game called pooh sticks. He credits his grandmother, a classical pianist, and other family members with inspiring him to pursue music. Before playing acoustic guitar and writing songs, he briefly studied the trumpet and electric guitar. Other members of his family are similarly talented; his twin, Deborah, is a professional photographer, while sister Lucy provides artwork for his EPs.His introspective lyrics and haunting melodies are reminiscent of a marriage between the acoustic side of Led Zeppelin and Nick Drake. Very cool sound! If you havent heard of this guy...check him out! Very original. Hope you all enjoy! Please feel free to comment...let me know what you think. And subscribe too!
James Bay - Let It Go Kyle Doherty 2015-04-05 | Amongst its twelve tracks, James Bay s Chaos And The Calm features the singles Hold Back the River and Let It Go. Driven by his soulful delivery, captivating storytelling, and inimitable spirit, he s poised to capture the attention of listeners worldwide within the next year.Already, numerous tastemakers are predicting big things for BAY in 2015. A multitude of major news sources have named BAY 2015 s Artist to Watch. In addition The New York Times named Let It Go as one of 2014 s best songs.Back home, he recently received the high honor of the BRIT Critics Choice Award, an honor previously won by none other than Adele, Florence + the Machine, Sam Smith, Jessie J, and many other superstars. He s also been put on the Long List for BBC 1 Sound of 2015.BAY hails from the tiny town of Hitchin, but he cut his teeth performing at London s iconic venues including opening for The Rolling Stones at Hyde Park, opening for two sold out tours with Kodaline, John Newman and Tom Odell. It was at one of these very performances that a fan filmed his set and shared the video on YouTube. The video quickly caught the attention of Republic Records who ended up flying BAY to New York and signing him on the spot. This fall he was selected to perform at the Burberry s Prosum Spring/Summer Fashion Show and the iTunes Music Festival. BAY is now set to kick off hs second sold out headlining tour of the UK.
Seryn - Disappear Kyle Doherty 2014-06-15 | Another beautiful track from Seryn. This band really knows how to write amazing melodies, backed with inspiring harmonies. Please go their website to help support such an amazing band!! Download this song.Seryn is a 5-piece band who calls Denton, Texas their home. When listening to the well layered textures of guitars, ukulele, accordion, bass, viola, banjo and various percussion, it's hard to imagine "This Is Where We Are" is the band's debut effort. The band's strength resides in their vast musical talent and understanding of dynamics. Their beauty is gracefully displayed through chilling harmonies. Each member and their voice carry the same importance. One is not complete without the other. It is in this craft the young band shines so bright, earning them a sound that isn't easily defined, but still proven triumphant. What may first appear as straight folk songs later transcend into menacing walls of sound. The term "Folk-Pop" has been thrown around and maybe it loosely fits, but we will leave the definitions up to you.
Birds of Tokyo - Lanterns Kyle Doherty 2014-06-07 | Birds of Tokyo and their insistent, bittersweet, rock sounds have resonated deeply with Australian critics and fans. Following two acclaimed albums, the indie band's self-titled third studio release spent over eight months in the Australian Top 20 and was certified double platinum. It also picked up an ARIA Award for 'Best Rock Album' in 2010.Early in 2011 the band's anthemic breakthrough hit 'Plans' ranked #4 in Triple J's Hottest 100 while the follow up single, 'Wild At Heart', reached #1 on the country's National Airplay Chart and won the band an APRA Award. Birds Of Tokyo also received the publicly voted Rolling Stone 'Readers Choice' Award and ARIA Award for 'Most Popular Australian Artist'.In March 2012, Birds of Tokyo partnered with Los Angeles' based producer, Dave Cooley (Silversun Pickups, Darker My Love) to work on a highly anticipated follow-up to their breakthrough release. After a month's pre-production in Sydney they took up residence at Oceanway Studios in Los Angeles to begin recording in a room that turned out to be right next door to where The Beach Boys were crafting their comeback release with Brian Wilson. To the amazement of the band the Californian legends happily spent time hanging out and giving them some advice.It was just one of many remarkable moments which have shaped the band's new music. Creating the new album, 'March Fires' was a journey of exploration and reinvention for Birds of Tokyo. It's a story of burning down the old and coming together to build something new. Spearheaded by the album's first two singles 'This Fire' and 'Lanterns', the band's fourth studio album 'March Fires' debuted #1 on the National ARIA Album Chart -- the band's first ever #1 record. At the time of release, it also became the highest selling first week sales of any album of 2013. The album was certified gold within four weeks of release, with 'Lanterns' reaching #2 on the National Australian Airplay Chart and certified triple platinum.
Uncle Lucius - Keep The Wolves Away Kyle Doherty 2014-05-17 | Uncle Lucius takes Rock and Roll from its deep roots and pushes it onward, putting their own honest interpretation on the essential elements of R & B, Blues, and Country. They pride their live show as a sacred and energetic experience, with a belief that this is still the truest form of communication with their fans. All four members grew up in different parts of Texas, each finding their own way to Austin in an attempt to pursue music full time. The band includes Kevin Galloway on lead vocals and rhythm guitar, Hal Vorpahl on bass, Mike Carpenter on lead guitar and vocals, and Josh Greco on drums and percussion. Uncle Lucius can usually be found on the highways and back streets of the U.S., playing renowned venues like B.B. King's in NYC, to the Maple Leaf in New Orleans, to back home in Austin, TX at Threadgill's World Headquarters, The Continental Club, and Antone's.
Yellow Ostrich - Neon Fists Kyle Doherty 2014-04-02 | Yellow Ostrich are an American indie rock band based in Brooklyn, New York. The band formed in 2009 and currently consists of Alex Schaaf (Vocals and Guitar), Michael Tapper (Drums), Jared Van Fleet and Zach Rose.The band formed in 2009 and consisted of Alex Schaaf (Vocals and Guitar), Michael Tapper (Drums), and Jon Natchez (bass, horns, lapsteel, keyboard, and electronics).Yellow Ostrich originated as the solo project of Schaaf, who first started recording music in his bedroom with a 4-track recorder. While pursuing his music degree at Lawrence University in Appleton, WI., Schaaf had the opportunity to open for Michael Tapper's then project Bishop Allen, for whom he played drums at the time.[2] The two musicians made a connection, and when Schaaf moved to Brooklyn at the same time as Tapper in 2010, they decided to perform together officially as Yellow Ostrich.[1]After recording their first studio album, The Mistress, the band enlisted the help of multi-instrumentalist Jon Natchez to help achieve their sound on stage. Natchez had played previously with numerous other indie bands including The Antlers and Beirut, and eventually became an official band member. While on tour in 2011, the band signed to Barsuk Records, who released the band's sophomore LP, Strange Land.On June 10th, 2013, the band announced that Jon was leaving the band to pursue other things. At that time, they announced that Jared Van Fleet and Zach Rose (who had been with the group since January, 2013) were officially joining the band.
Catamaran - All Around Kyle Doherty 2014-03-31 | Catamaran is a Dallas-based indie rock band currently playing shows. These guys' sound reminds me a little of indie bands Cloud Control, or Caveman. This is from their album "Weekdays". If you love to support local music..and you live in the Dallas metroplex, go see these guys. And buy their album from here: http://catamaran.bandcamp.com Its only 5 bucks, and worth every penny. Its a 5 track album...I like it.
Boy & Bear - Southern Sun Kyle Doherty 2014-03-26 | Hey guys. Been listening to this song and album. This is from the album "Harlequin Dream" that just came out. Give this song a spin....I'm sure you will like it..Bio: Boy & Bear are an Australian indie rock-folk music band which was formed in 2009. Initially a solo project, with Dave Hosking on vocals and guitar, he was joined by Killian Gavin, also on vocals and guitar. The pair expanded their line-up with Jake Tarasenko on bass guitar and vocals and Tim Hart on drums and vocals. When Hart's brother, Jon, joined on banjo, mandolin and keyboards, the quintet's line-up was complete.In November 2009, the band described its style as "a combination of drivey indie folk and choral harmonies".[1] Their debut album Moonfire was released on 5 August 2011 and reached No. 2 on the ARIA Albums Chart. Its lead single, "Feeding Line", appeared in the Top 50 on the ARIA Singles Chart. At the ARIA Music Awards of 2011 Boy & Bear won five awards: Breakthrough Artist -- Single for "Feeding Line"; and Album of the Year, Best Group, Breakthrough Artist -- Album and Best Adult Alternative Release for Moonfire.On 16 August 2013, they released their second album, Harlequin Dream, which reached No. 1 on the ARIA Albums Chart in its debut week. Its release was preceded by the lead single "Southern Sun".
Brett Dennen - When We Were Young Kyle Doherty 2014-02-04 | Brett Michael Dennen is a folk/pop singer and songwriter from Northern California. This is his 5th major studio album. Brett opened for John Mayer on his tour in 2008.In an interview with American Songwriter magazine, Dennen acknowledged Paul Simon's significant influence on his music as well as commenting that Paul Simon's ""Graceland is my all time favorite album."Dennen was named by Rolling Stone magazine as an "Artist to Watch" and, in 2008, Entertainment Weekly called him one of its eight "Guys on the Rise."If you get a chance, listen to his album.....I think you will like it.Please subscribe if you like the music I am trying to connect you with! More to come....
The Wild Feathers - The Ceiling Kyle Doherty 2014-02-01 | Formed in 2010 in Austin, Texas around the talents of Ricky Young, Joel King, Taylor Burns and Preston Wimberly, all of whom had served as lead singers in their previous bands, the Wild Feathers came together out of a shared love for all things Tom Petty, Led Zeppelin, Neil Young, the Band, and the Allman Brothers. Preferring the term "American" over Americana, the band eventually re-located to Nashville, where they inked a deal with Warner Bros. and found themselves opening shows for Bob Dylan and Willie Nelson. The band's eponymous major-label debut hit the streets in the summer of 2013.The album is self titled. Go check out their album. Very refreshing sound.....
Broken Bells - Holding On For Life Kyle Doherty 2014-01-30 | Hey guys this is a really good tune that will be on Broken Bells next album coming out February 4th, 2014. Rolling Stones magazine described the song as "a Bee Gees-like indie-disco number." I couldn't agree more. Check it out. I think you might find it very catchy...
Courrier - Inch of Rope Kyle Doherty 2013-10-07 | Austin based band. A LOT of heart in their music! Tim Palmer, the same producer that has produced albums for Pearl Jam and U2, produced this record. If you have a chance...go get this album. This is one of those albums that should be WAY more popular than it will end up being...Thanks for listening! Comment and subscribe...
Fractures - Cadence Kyle Doherty 2013-10-03 | This sound is coming out of Australia. VERY good music! "Cadence" is a taste of Fractures debut EP which is due for release early 2014.After his well received single 'Twisted', Melbourne's Mark Zito also known as Fractures, is making music again. This time with a eerie, infectious love ballad entitled "Cadence". Like the park on an autumn evening, "Cadence" is full of manicured sunburst. The size of the percussion builds the perfect stage for the warm claps and rotating guitar licks, the dreamy vocals and poignant lyricism, sweeping together into something wonderful.The midway break back into the electric piano gives you just enough time to catch your breath. If you're looking to be moved, look no further.Zito himself says that 'Cadence' is a song about unfulfilled attraction. "It's about unrequited lust, and a lingering longing -- trying in vain to shut out memories and thoughts of the object of attraction." After a serious misfortune earlier this year, when Zito broke his neck, he was bound to bed rest and had to cancel his debut show. Now after three long months, he is back and ready to get back into the studio. Source: http://www.earmilk.com/2013/09/30/fractures-cadence
Mt. Wolf - Midnight Shallows Kyle Doherty 2013-10-03 | Mt. Wolf is a band based out of London. Their music is amazing! Very cerebral, folk-like and dreamy. It is under the genre of "dreamfolk." And it certainly doesn't miss the mark! The vocals from Kate Sproule and the how it fuses with the music reminds me of something from Sigur Ros. This is from their EP Hypolight. You should definitely purchase it. You wont be disappointed.
Wild Nothing - Shadow Kyle Doherty 2013-08-13 | I LOVE this group. Their sound resembles a band I used to listen to called South, from the UK. This album is a must have in my opinion.Wild Nothing is an American indie rock/dream pop band from Blacksburg, Virginia, formed in late 2009 by Jack Tatum. During live performances Tatum is joined by Nathan Goodman (guitar), Jeff Haley (bass), Kevin Knight (keyboards) and Jeremiah Johnson (drums).To date, Wild Nothing has released two studio albums to critical acclaim, Gemini (2010) and Nocturne (2012). In 2013, Wild Nothing released an EP, Empty Estate.
Mesita - The Coyotes Kyle Doherty 2013-08-13 | Mesita is the solo project of a young American multi-instrumentalist from Colorado. He released his debut album Cherry Blossoms in June of 2008. His second album Here's To Nowhere was released March of 2011. His latest album The Coyote was released April 3, 2012.
The Lone Bellow - Bleeding Out Kyle Doherty 2013-08-12 | The Brooklyn-based group started their career when the Lone Bellow's guitarist and old friend, Brian Elmquist met at Dizzy's Diner in Park Slope.[citation needed] Initially known as Zach Williams and the Bellow, the band shortened its name to The Lone Bellow before putting out any official releases. The group signed with Descendant Records, a newly formed imprint of Sony BMG, and released its self-titled debut, produced by Charlie Peacock, in January 2013.
The Rubens - My Gun Kyle Doherty 2013-08-12 | The Rubens are a four-piece alternative rock band originally from Menangle, New South Wales. The band comprises the three Margin brothers, Zaac, Sam and Elliott, and a childhood friend, Scott Baldwin. Their debut self-titled album The Rubens gained them domestic success with it reaching No. 3 on the ARIA Charts and being nominated for a J Award for Album of the Year.[1]In 2011, their debut single, "Lay It Down", was voted the 57th-most-popular song in the Triple J Hottest 100. Their next single, "My Gun", was nominated for Best Music Video in the 2012 ARIA Awards and was also voted 10th-most popular song in the Triple J Hottest 100.
Still Parade - Actors Kyle Doherty 2013-08-12 | Dreamy, summery and lazy sound from this group. To be honest, I cant find out much about this band at all. I just like this song. It might remind you of a Bon Iver track. But to me it has so much of its own sound too. Give it a listen. Please comment and subscribe!
Wake Owl - Wild Country Kyle Doherty 2013-08-09 | Singer/songwriter Colyn Cameron of Wake Owl has been immersed in the world of music for the past ten years. Now based in Vancouver, BC and Portland, OR, Colyn was originally born and raised in southern California. "In the beginning I was mostly into rhyme stuff/hip hop," Colyn notes, "I wrote rap basically. I used to go around the school ground rapping my verses to whoever would listen. Then about seven years ago I picked up a guitar and taught myself basic stuff and immediately began writing songs."After graduation Colyn trained in organic agriculture at Emerson College in England, worked on different farms throughout the UK, Germany, Chile and Canada, and traveled the world. Colyn found his journeys to be a catalyst for writing songs. "My writing process is always changing. I usually find the most inspiration after these long periods of not having too much of my own space, touring or traveling. A lot just tends to pour out rather quickly," he reflects.Upon returning to Vancouver, Colyn spent some time playing in bands before deciding to record the songs he had written after his journey, and thus began the Wild Country EP. "With this EP I was really focused on just creating recordings I could be proud of and felt connected to as a group of songs. I wanted to capture and represent, in all its instrumentation and arrangement, what those songs mean to me," says Colyn. The result is a five-song EP that harvests raw, honest, emotion through Colyn's words and melodies.
Lost Lander - Cold Feet Kyle Doherty 2013-08-09 | Lost Lander is a project founded by songwriter/forester Matt Sheehy when he began work on a new album with producer Brent Knopf. The two often worked remotely - using the internet to communicate ideas - and from time to time they met at majestic spots on the Oregon coast to work in closer proximity. If you like this song...go to http://www.lost-lander.com and enter your email address for a copy of it! Buy the full album too. You will like it!
The Little Ones - Shake Your Sign Kyle Doherty 2013-08-08 | The Little Ones is an indie pop band based in Los Angeles, California, United States (US). The music of the band, which features tambourines and handclaps, has garnered comparisons to 1960s pop bands such as The Beach Boys, The Zombies, The Kinks, modern-day pop group The Shins, and the Elephant Six collective.
Foxtrot Uniform - Edge Of The World Kyle Doherty 2013-08-07 | Foxtrot Uniform is a rock and roll band with strong roots in blues and soul. The band has gained extensive airplay on 91.7 KXT and 102.1 The Edge. They were nominated in 2012 for Best New Artist and also had their album Huj! Huj! Hajrah! named #3 ALBUM OF THE YEAR by the FW Weekly.Band members have appeared on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, Late Night with Jimmy Fallon, World Cafe with David Dye and several independent film projects and television commercials. The group has played in and with such acts as: The Polyphonic Spree, The Toadies, Jimmie Vaughan, The Burden Brothers, Cooder Graw, Rusty Weir, The Deadstring Brothers, Cross Canadian Ragweed, Quaker City Nighthawks and many more.This Dallas/Fort Worth paring of a prolific songwriter and veteran drummer is starting to get noticed around town. Music the way it should be. For the right reasons. To craft a good song and skillfully make it in a non studio environment
Radiation City - Foreign Bodies Kyle Doherty 2013-08-06 | Radiation City is an American indie rock band that began in Portland, Oregon, in 2010. The band consists of Cameron Spies (guitar, vocals), Elisabeth Ellison (vocals, keyboards), Randy Bemrose (drums, vocals), Matt Rafferty (bass, vocals), and Patti King (vocals, keys, bass). There are two couples in the band. The band has released three albums: Cool Nightmare, The Hand That Takes You, and Animals in the Median. The band is currently signed to the label Tender Loving Empire.
The Royal Concept - Naked & Dumb Kyle Doherty 2013-08-01 | If you love Phoenix....you will fall in love with this band too. These guys are out of Stockholm Sweden. Their sound is unique but resembles bands like Phoenix and the Killers.Enjoy!Previously known as the Concept Store and the Concept, Stockholm's Royal Concept features vocalist/guitarist David Larson, guitarist Filip Bekic, bassist Magnus Robert, and drummer Frans Povel. The group debuted in 2010 with the single "Damn!," which introduced their Phoenix-like mix of sunny pop and electronic elements. The following year, the tracks "D-D-Dance" and "Gimme Twice" earned them more fans. Early in 2012, the band -- which settled on the Royal Concept moniker that April -- signed to Lava Records, which released the group's self-titled debut EP that June.
Seryn - We Will All Be Changed Kyle Doherty 2013-07-12 | Seryn is a 5-piece band who calls Denton, Texas their home. When listening to the well layered textures of guitars, ukulele, accordion, bass, viola, banjo and various percussion, it's hard to imagine "This Is Where We Are" is the band's debut effort. The band's strength resides in their vast musical talent and understanding of dynamics. Their beauty is gracefully displayed through chilling harmonies. Each member and their voice carry the same importance. One is not complete without the other. It is in this craft the young band shines so bright, earning them a sound that isn't easily defined, but still proven triumphant. What may first appear as straight folk songs later transcend into menacing walls of sound. The term "Folk-Pop" has been thrown around and maybe it loosely fits, but we will leave the definitions up to you.
Dan Croll - From Nowhere Kyle Doherty 2013-06-01 | Dan Croll is an artist from the UK. I really like this tune. I haven't had a chance to listen to the whole record just yet. But this song is one of my favorites of this year so far. I think you will enjoy it too. Give it a listen and tell me what you think...Dan Croll is a British singer-songwriter born in Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire, England. He moved to Liverpool when he was 18 to attend the Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts (LIPA). While at LIPA, he won the national Songwriter of the Year award from the Musicians Benevolent Fund[1] and was one of eight students picked to have a one-to-one with LIPA founder Sir Paul McCartney. Dan is currently signed to Turn First Records.
LEAGUES - Spotlight Kyle Doherty 2013-06-01 | This song is so infectious. It gets in my head and stays in there for a long, long time. I like this band. The Album is called You Belong Here. Its a really good album.
Air Review - Young Kyle Doherty 2013-05-21 | Air Review started writing songs in 2008 out of the converted garage of an unassuming suburban house outside of Dallas, Texas. Meeting once a week for nearly a year in a room without air conditioning or heating, the quintet carefully crafted a record that they later self-released in 2009. After a couple years of playing countless shows and receiving glowing reviews, the band still felt like something was missing. The group hibernated for another 12 months and re-invented themselves. The first offering from their newly defined sound, America's Son, became one of the most requested songs on north Texas' 91.7 KXT who later included it in their "Best Songs of 2011" right next to Adele, Foster the People and Coldplay. America's Son also caught the attention of The Huffington Post and CMJ who claimed it was "a very different sound from other folk-pop groups and considered the band one to watch in 2012". Air Review's dynamic live shows have landed them support slots for acts such as Flaming Lips, Portugal. The Man, Grimes and School of Seven Bells. Their knack for engaging melodies has turned heads around the world securing licensing with the International Olympic Committee and Levi's. All of this paved the way for their upcoming masterfully composed full-length album, Low Wishes, to be released by Velvet Blue Music (Huntington Beach, CA) and Spune (DFW, Texas) January 29th, 2013. This self-produced and recorded, pop infused indie record gracefully combines folk influences with synthesizers, beats and noisy guitars. It is soft and subtle at times, yet unmistakably anthemic, complete with magnificent choruses. Low Wishes is a nostalgic look at growing into adulthood and an affirmation of the belief that there is something more to life. Without hesitation, Air Review is clearly poised to stand out in a big way in 2013, simply by staying the course it has already set.
Peter Black - Soon Kyle Doherty 2013-05-17 | I absolutely LOVE this album, I think you might too. Listen to the track "Soon." You will find it is infectious to the ear. Great swelling moods, and catchy hooks as well. This guy definitely understands what it means to pull an emotion out into a song. If you listen carefully, you may pick up on the subtle hints that his works are those of a native Texan. Buried in the dense soundscapes of his first solo effort, Heads Many Hands, you will find pedal-steel and harmonica amidst a wall of guitar, synth, and vocals. The album is self-produced, with assistance from fellow Texan, Beau Bedford, and features a collection of artists Black has met during his years of writing and performing. While recording the album, Black was also writing and recording demos with indie-rock band, The Orbans; whose sophomore release is currently in production for 2013. Heads Many Hands Volume 1 will be released digitally this fall with a full physical release of Volume 1 & 2 coming early next year.
The Orbans - Dont Lose Yourself Kyle Doherty 2013-05-16 | Formed in 2008, The Orbans from Fort Worth, TX have combined a "do it yourself" indie attitude with a very unique style of pop music that is not afraid to show a little twang. That year, the band released a well received debut EP titled Switchblade Waterpistol and began touring regionally in support of the release. With their debut full length album produced by Adam Lasus, The Orbans have moved into 2011 with a firm answer for all of their efforts.Recording "When We Were Wild" was an intense experience for The Orbans. The initial attempt to record in the spring of 2009 seemed to be missing something and the recordings were set aside. The band regrouped and contacted Producer Adam Lasus (Clap Your Hands Say Yeah, Yo La Tengo, Clem Snide). The band first met Lasus when he helped mix the Switchblade Waterpistol EP in 2008. After discussing the goals and expectations for the record, it was collectively decided to record the album live. They began looking at studios and found the perfect spot in Austin, Tx at Cedar Creek Recording. The large space allowed for the isolation required to have the band play together and record live. Adam and the band were also drawn to the vintage gear housed at Cedar Creek and it didn't hurt that Uncle Tupelo had recorded Anoydyne there in the same manner, with the band all playing at once. From the pre-production days spent at a house around Lake Austin to the playback of the first takes on tape at Cedar Creek, the entire team realized that something special was happening. The vibe and energy continued through the sessions at Cedar Creek and into Fireproof Recording, Adam's studio in Los Angeles. Nearing the end of what had been such an amazing time for both Adam and the band, it seemed like the obvious choice that they should title the record When We Were Wild.The Orbans can certainly draw comparisons to bands like Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, Big Star, Dr Dog and Ryan Adams but more importantly have created a debut record that takes the listener on a personal and infectious sonic journey with Peter Black's wistful and heartfelt songs. When We Were Wild is currently climbing the CMJ radio charts and is in rotation at over 100 stations around the country. The song "Like a Liar" was also recently picked for NPR's Song Of The Day.
Midlake - Roscoe Kyle Doherty 2013-05-16 | Midlake is an American rock band from Denton, Texas. The band first gained popularity in Europe, signing to Bella Union Records and later playing at festivals such as Les Inrockuptibles, Wintercase, End of the Road and South by Southwest.Midlake was formed in 1999 by a group of jazz students at the University of North Texas College of Music. The original lineup consisted of Tim Smith (vocals, guitars, keyboards), McKenzie Smith (drums), Paul Alexander (bass), Eric Nichelson (guitar), and Evan Jacobs (keyboards). Their initial work -- under the name "The Cornbread All-Stars" — consisted of funk/jazz explorations heavily influenced by Herbie Hancock.Later the band began to lean more toward an indie-rock sound. Tim Smith quit playing saxophone and began writing songs that were heavily influenced by bands such as Jethro Tull, Radiohead, Björk, and Grandaddy, artists who experiment, while still remaining accessible.[1]Speaking about the band's influences, Smith commented: "We don't want to get called a Radiohead rip-off band. I think Radiohead is a lot closer to my natural tendencies as a songwriter than a band like, um, Jethro Tull. I listen to way more Jethro Tull than I do Radiohead these days, but I could write 10 Radiohead songs before I could write one Jethro Tull song. I want to sound more like Jethro Tull, but I just can't. That's a big struggle." —Tim Smith of Midlake[2]
Atlas Genius - If So Kyle Doherty 2013-05-16 | This is the second Atlas Genius song I have posted. This is from their album "When It Was Now." Give it a listen. These guys know how to write catchy music.
Milo Greene - 1957 Kyle Doherty 2013-05-16 | Hey Guys this is from Milo Greene's self titled debut album. The group is out of California. This is a great cd to add to the collection. I really like the flow overall of the tracks. This album came out in 2012, but I guess I am late to the game. Either way...give it a listen.Here is their BIO:Where does the name Milo Greene came from? In college days, friends Andrew, Marlana and Robbie didn't have a manager for their individual projects. So, why not create one? Then, "Milo Greene" was virtually born to represent them. When the crew started working together in 2009, they decided it would be proper to pay a tribute to the fake manager, so they formed the band and named it after him, later to be joined by Graham and Curtis. And it fits very well having the figure of Milo to center on, as there's no lead singer in the band. Each individual takes a part to make what Milo Greene is: a unity.The band recorded Milo Greene in California and at Bear Creek Studios in Seattle.[2] The lead vocals, guitars, bass, and banjo parts were shared by band members Robbie Arnett, Marlana Sheetz, Andrew Heringer and Graham Fink. The group's fifth member, Curtis Marrero, played drums.[3] Album closer "Autumn Tree" was the first song the band wrote. Arnett explained that at the time, "we were still in our other bands, and Andrew was living up in Sacramento, and I was in L.A., and I had sent him some lyrics, and said 'why don't we try to experiment. I'll send you lyrics, and see if you can put some melodies over it.' He sent that back, so we started going back and forth with melodies, and that's kind of how that one happened."[4] Fink noted that creating songs for the album was "definitely a collaborative process" in which any number of band members would start an idea for a given song.[5] Several brief interludes and instrumentals were included on the album, Arnett said, "because we wanted it to flow together like a film."[4] One of these tracks, "Moddison", was named after a Sacramento street where Heringer lived. A music video for lead single "1957", also named after an address,[5] premiered in advance of the album's July 2012 release.[6]
The Os - Outlaw Kyle Doherty 2013-05-13 | I saw these guys this past weekend at the Homegrown Festival. Came immediately home and bought their cd. Cant tell you how much I love this sound. The O's two-man folk-rock is always a crowd-pleaser. The cd, "Thunderdog" is available on itunes. I definitely suggest you buy a copy. These guys are really talented and seem like grateful people. Please support local music!! Here is their BIO from the observer:"Since forming in 2008, Taylor Young & John Pedigo, aka The O's, have done just about everything an up-and-coming act can do. They've toured throughout the United States, they took off for Europe, played every festival that would have them and had their music pop up on various TV shows. Odds are that if you saw any large indie-Americana act in the last few years, you saw The O's stealing the show as openers" -- Dallas Observer, 2013
Tame Impala - Elephant Kyle Doherty 2013-04-15 | You might recognize this song. I think its been used for an advert on T.V. I try to stay away from anything on the mainstream just yet. I like to give you guys/gals something that you havent heard quite yet. But this song is awesome! I like the originality in the sound of this band too. Many chord changes, and tempo changes makes for an interesting listen. This is from their album "Lonerism." If you dont already have it...you should really check it out. I think you will end up liking it. Give it a listen. Hope you enjoy!Here is their bio:Tame Impala (pronounced /tɛɪm ɪmˈpɑːlə/) is a band from Perth, Australia. It is the psychedelic rock project of Kevin Parker.[1] They are signed to Modular Records. The band came to prominence in 2010 with the release of their debut album Innerspeaker. Their name refers to the impala, a medium sized antelope.[2] They like to see themselves as "a steady flowing psychedelic groove rock band that emphasizes dream-like melody."[3]
The Oh Hellos - Hello My Old Heart Kyle Doherty 2013-04-15 | I really like the sound of this pair. This is from their album "Oh Hello" EP. You can own this album for a "name your price" right now! Help support raw talent and local music. You can go to http://theohhellos.com and get this album now. Give it a listen...I bet you will enjoy it! And I bet you will end up buying their album too! Here is their bio:The Oh Hellos are Maggie and Tyler Heath, intentionally-independent self-produced music-making siblings hailing from the great state of Texas. Their influences range from Los Campesinos! and The Lumineers to Sufjan Stevens and The Middle East, bending and blending styles and genres into a unique mixture of eclectic folk rock.
Other Lives - For 12 Kyle Doherty 2013-04-12 | I really dig this band. They are from Stillwater, OK. The sound of this album is very unique. I hope you like it. Other Lives is an American indie rock band from Stillwater, Oklahoma.[1]The band originally formed in 2004 as Kunek and released one album in 2006 under that name.[1] Other Lives' self-titled album was released physically April 7, 2009 by TBD Records[2] and digitally March 17, 2009.[3] The album was recorded in Los Angeles and produced by Joey Waronker.[2]Band members are Jesse Tabish (vocals, piano, guitar and percussion), Jenny Hsu (cello and backing vocals), Jon Mooney (violin, horns, piano and percussion), Colby Owens (clarinet and percussion) and Josh Onstott (bass and percussion)."For 12" was featured as KCRW's "Today's Top Tune" on October 27, 2010.Other Lives finished working on their latest album Tamer Animals in February 2011. The album was released on May 10th 2011 in the USA and August 29th 2011 in UK/Europe. The album was critically well-received, and Radiohead's Thom Yorke has released a remix of the title track.In the summer of 2011, the band toured with S. Carey and The Rosebuds. Following a month of shows in the UK, the band joined Bon Iver in September in the USA and Canada and played at Iceland Airwaves festival. The band returned to the UK in October to support Chapel Club in London on October 18th. The band opened for Radiohead on the first leg of their 2012 North American tour in February and March, 2012, and also played 2012 Coachella Festival. [4]In September 2011, Other Lives launched their Wirewax interactive website tameranimals.com which was built around the band's official video for "For 12" and allows users to access audio and visual content within the video.On October 22, 2012, Other Lives' new album, Mind the Gap EP, was released: After touring with Radiohead, and headlining their own tour in 2012, they are on a touring break to work on a new album.
Paloalto - The World Outside Kyle Doherty 2013-04-12 | This band is a favorite of mine. They arent together any longer, unfortunately. They have a sound that resembles Radiohead at times, in my opinion. They have two albums. The first is self titled. The second is called "Heroes and Villains". They are BOTH great in my opinion. Rick Rubin has helped produce for them. And you can tell if you listen to the mix. I recommend headphones to hear the quality of their sound. Hope you like it! Here is their BIO:Rock group Paloalto is led by singer/songwriter/guitarist James Grundler, a Los Angeles native who named the band not after the northern California city, but rather his preschool from early childhood. Their debut album was released on Rick Rubin's American Recordings label and was produced by Rubin. Their second album, Heroes and Villains, reached #14 on the Billboard Heatseekers chart in 2003, on the strength of the song "Breathe In", which had been featured on The O.C... The song "Try" was the theme song on the 2003 Warner Brothers show "Tarzan".
Keegan Dewitt - Tired Of Love Kyle Doherty 2013-03-20 | This is Keegan Dewitt. He is the lead singer from Wild Cub, another band I have posted a song from. This guy is amazing. What a talent! This is from his EP called "Nothing Shows." This guys music....is....is....amazing!Here is his bio:In 2013, Keegan DeWitt scored the Oscar Award-winning short documentary "Inocente" and took two films to the Sundance Film Festival, one of which ("This Is Martin Bonner") would win the prestigious Audience Award. The second, "Life According To Sam" will air on HBO in the fall of '13.DeWitt was raised in Portland, Oregon and attended SUNY Purchase for film direction, before transferring to the Atlantic Theater Company Acting Conservatory where he completed the 2 year professional program. Close friends since high school, DeWitt and filmmaker Aaron Katz have been longtime collaborators, bringing three separate films to SXSW: Cold Weather (IFC), Quiet City and Dance Party USA, the first two would be named as NY Times Critic's Picks. DeWitt would go on to also score close friend Chad Hartigan's Sundance debut "This Is Martin Bonner", after having already scored his first film "Luke & Brie Are On A First Date".Along with these films, he has continued to bring scores to SXSW, Sundance, The LA Film Festival and more each year, all while working on a commercial level with Facebook, Merrell, Country Time Lemonade, Amtrak, Dolby, Save The Children and more. in 2013, two of his scores for acclaimed documentarians Sean Fine and Andrea Nix-Fine will see releases via HBO and MTV respectively. Their most recent collaboration, "Life According to Sam" will premiere as part of the 2013 Sundance Film Festival.Keegan is also an established performer in his own right with a lengthy solo career and a recent LP with his band Wild Cub receiving acclaim from SPIN, PASTE, American Songwriter, MTVHive, Wall Street Journal and more.
Doves - There Goes The Fear Kyle Doherty 2013-03-07 | Hello everyone. This is by far not a new band, by any means. They've been out for a while and have had 3 albums, I believe. This is just a song that i had listened to a few days back, and was remembering how good the album was...so I thought I would share. Doves sound are a lot like Starsailor, Coldplay, Stone Roses, South, Keane. Those kind of bands really sound a lot alike to me (only with the sound..not all the songs). Anyhow...hope you enjoy. Here is the Bio for Doves. Doves, were quite literally formed out of the ashes of the Madchester dance act, Sub Sub, when a fire at their Ancoats studio, on the birthday of Andy and Jez Williams, destroyed the material for their next album as well as their equipment. The twins, with fellow bander member and Manchester CIty fan, Jimi Goodwin, were inspired to return as the highly acclaimed rock group they are today.With help from Rob's Records, owned by Rob Gretton who died only months later, the band took up residence in New Order's old Cheetham Hill studio before resurfacing as Doves in 1998, playing a few gigs with Badly Drawn Boy.They released 'The Cedar Room EP' before playing at Glastonbury and alongside the likes of James at a specially arranged gig in Manchester's Heaton Park.By late 1999 Doves had embarked on their first major UK tour, building a strong live following with stars like Paul Weller, Tom Rowlands (The Chemical Brothers), Colin Greenwood (Radiohead), Melanie Blatt (All Saints), and Paul Cook (Sex Pistols) attending their gigs.Their singles,'Rise', 'Sea Song', 'Here It Comes', and the brilliant 'The Cedar Room' (UK No. 33) created great anticipation for their award winning debut album; 'Lost Souls' was released in April, 2000, to widespread acclaim. The single 'Catch The Sun' (UK No.32) followed, confirming Doves' position as one of Britain's most promising bands earning them the label of 'Manchester's Next Big Thing' by many.In October 2000, the brilliant 'Man Who Told Everything' single reached UK Top 40 status and received widespread radio airplay. New Year's Eve 2000 also witnessed them playing at Manchester's Castlefield Arena alongside Badly Drawn Boy.In April 2002, the band returned with the brilliant single, 'There Goes The Fear'. With a sound reminding many of The Stone Roses' 'Waterfall' it received massive UK airplay. Cleverly released and deleted on the same day, their fans rushed out to buy it sending it straight into the UK charts at Number 3.A fortnight later, their superb second album, 'The Last Broadcast', went straight into the UK charts at Number 1 ensuring Manchester's next big thing had finally made it!The album also spawned the single 'Pounding' which captured Doves unique sound perfectly.
Foxygen - Oh Yeah Kyle Doherty 2013-02-27 | This band is so creative. I hope you have cleaned your palate. You will definitley need to listen to this album to get the full experience. It is called "We Are the 21st Century Ambassadors of Peace & Magic." I really like these guys. Here is their full Bio.....Foxygen is the bicoastal classic rock-leaning experimental pop project of multi-instrumentalists Sam France and Jonathan Rado. The two grew up in the Los Angeles suburb of West Lake Village and began the band in 2005 as 15-year-old high-school freshmen. Apart from sharing a voracious love of classic albums from the Ramones to Led Zeppelin, the two bonded over a shared inspiration after watching the rockumentary Dig together. Learning that Anton Newcombe, mastermind behind the Brian Jonestown Massacre and key subject of the film, played up to 75 different instruments on his band's albums inspired the youths to learn as many different instruments as possible themselves. The pair worked on about ten home-recorded, self-distributed albums in their high-school days, eventually parting ways when it was time to go off to college. France went west to Olympia and Rado to New York, and they both played in other bands, feeling mostly unsatisfied with their new projects. France made a brief trek out to the East Coast in 2011 and Foxygen constructed the schizophrenic and Stones-steeped EP Take the Kids Off Broadway. The album saw release in the summer of 2012 on mega indie label Jagjaguwar. A more realized full length followed in early 2013 in the form of the Richard Swift produced We Are the 21st Century Ambassadors of Peace and Magic.
Thirteen Senses - Into The Fire Kyle Doherty 2013-02-25 | I really like this band's sound. Give them a listen. It really reminds me of a little Keane, maybe some Coldplay. Also Starsailor in there too. They really sound a little like South. Its a wide open sound. Lots of great melodies to get lost in...Thirteen Senses are a rock band from Penzance, Cornwall, England. The group released the album The Invitation on 27 September 2004, along with several singles: "Thru the Glass", "Do No Wrong", "Into the Fire" and "The Salt Wound Routine", of which the first three have reached the UK Top 40. Their second album, Contact, was released in April 2007. Thirteen Senses are the only Cornish band to have a Top 20 single.Band membersWill South (vocals, piano, guitar)Tom Welham (guitar, vocals)Adam Wilson (bass guitar)Brendon James (drums, percussion)HistoryThirteen Senses started out as Soul Magician, which began in school when Will South started writing songs which he showed Adam Wilson. He in turn liked the songs and left the other band he was in at the time. Soul Magician took off when South and Wilson met Tom Welham. The latter knew Brendon James and they all became friends.In 2002 Soul Magician released an EP, Inside A Healing Mind, which was produced by Leon Phillips. It consisted of four tracks, one of which was later released as a B-side. "Attracting Submission" is found on the "Do No Wrong" 7" vinyl. After that came in 2002 the No Other Life Is Attractive EP: the first Thirteen Senses release, produced by Dare Mason. This had five tracks. Four of them have been released as B-sides, the exception being "Sound". They then issued in 2003, Falls In The Dark, a self-released and independent demo album.The band's next release and major label debut album was The Invitation. This consisted of twelve tracks and reached number 14 in the UK Albums Chart on its re-release.At the beginning of 2004 and before The Invitation, Thirteen Senses released their first single, "Thru the Glass". This was released on both CD and 7" vinyl. The B-side was identical on both releases: "No Other Life Is Attractive". Later, the next single was "Do No Wrong" and it reached number 38 in the official UK Singles Chart. To promote it, Thirteen Senses went on tour, including a homecoming gig at the Hall for Cornwall in Truro.The third single from the band was "Into the Fire". This was also released on two CDs and vinyl "Into The Fire" was used on BBC One's Match of the Day. After this came a re-release of "Thru the Glass" which broke the group into the UK Top 20.The band toured both in the UK and Europe in 2005 and made several appearances at festivals such as Glastonbury, T in the Park and V Festival.The band spent much of the latter part of 2005 and early 2006 in the recording studio, working on their next album, Contact. It was released on 2 April 2007. It was originally planned to be released in February 2007 but after playing three pre-album gigs at The Luminaire in London (on the thirteenth of the months of October, November and December), the band produced new tracks. "Talking to Sirens", one of the new tracks from Contact, was only played at the last gig. Due to the new album release date, their UK tour was rescheduled for March.On 28 August 2007 Thirteen Senses announced through their website that they had begun recording their third album, and between April-July 2008 they previewed samples of 8 demo recordings on their MySpace page. After several months without official contact from the band, on 28 May 2009, Brendon James announced that their third studio album is close to completion and it will, "all being well, be released within the next 2-3 months".
Wild Cub - Drive Kyle Doherty 2013-02-19 | Wild Cub is centered on film composer (Cold Weather, Dance Party USA) and singer/songwriter (2009's LP Islands, 2010's Nothing Shows EP and Two Hearts/Reluctance 7") DeWitt, and multi-instrumentalist Jeremy Bullock (Pico vs. Island Trees, Jessie Baylin, Madi Diaz). They toured most of 2011 under DeWitt's name, who'd gotten good press attention from AOL Music's Spinner, FilterMagazine. com, My Old Kentucky Blog, Paste ('Best New Solo Artists of 2010'), Popmatters, and Vogue.com, among others: hitting SXSW, New York Fashion Week (for designer Billy Reid), and the CMJ Music Marathon; and touring with Jeremy Messersmith and on the 4th Daytrotter Barnstormer tour alongside artists including Sondre Lerche and Guards, among other shows. Wild Cub was officially born upon returning home last fall, and Youth was written and recorded over two months in Bullock's house, which was turned into a multi-room studio.After already catching the eye and ear of their hometown press (Nashville Cream has praised Wild Cub's "intricate melodic pop": "...don't ask how, but the Chris Martin-meets-'Bastards of Young' melody on the first of three new songs hit that elusive sweet spot of melody plus sing-along that every pop-based band should aim for"), the band is now beginning to catch attention from national press including American Songwriter, Paste, and RCRD LBL ("Straight No Turns" song premiere), and also performed at Bonnaroo in June.
