Indie Spotlight: Tall Tall Trees
Tall Tall Trees is Mike Savino, a New York musician who makes the banjo psychedelic. He uses violin bows, drum mallets and electronic toys to create different sounds on his “banjotron,” a heavy...
View ArticleIndie Spotlight: Neulore
When I hear the phrase “modern folk” I think, “Oh great it’s going to be Mumford and Sons with a beat.” But that is not the case with Nashville’s Neulore. Already gaining acclaim for having their song...
View ArticleIndie Spotlight: Matt Turk
Picturesque Sleepyhollow, New York was home to my latest interview and a great little spot called JP Doyles where I had a few beers with Matt Turk. Turk is about the release his latest effort, Cold...
View ArticleIndie Spotlight: Jerry Castle
So I saw the name “Jerry Castle” and instantly had to know about him (mainly because his name reminded me of Patrick Swayze’s character Johnny Castle in Dirty Dancing). Yes, I am a girl and these...
View ArticleIndie Spotlight: tvfordogs
The British alt-rock trio tvfordogs have released a trio of albums on Wampus Multimedia — Heavy Denver (2002), Roller (2005) and Starling (2008). Today, The Dogs have released their fourth record, By...
View ArticleIndie Spotlight: Joe Marson
Talking with Joe Marson was a unique treat for me. His music is perfect when hanging with your friends or when you need a great soundtrack for your thoughts. The Brooklyn based singer/songwriter just...
View ArticleIndie Spotlight: Alanna Clarke
A powerful and memorable female rock voice is not easy to come by. That’s why Joni Mitchell, Janis Joplin and Fiona Apple are some of the most well known musicians of all time. Singer-songwriter Alanna...
View ArticleIndie Spotlight: Nadine Shah
I will admit that I have a love for things across the pond, especially when it comes to music. When I heard the “stop in your tracks” voice of Nadine Shah, I knew we had to chat. Shah is gearing up for...
View ArticleIndie Spotlight: Hoochie Coochie Men
I would gather at this point you know I am sucker for a good bluesy rock band, so when the Hoochie Coochie Men happened upon my desk I sat for a while (with a little bit of Makers) and took a listen....
View ArticleIndie Spotlight: Stan Stewart
Stan Stewart is a versatile and experienced musician who has performed all over the world. He is a certified InterPlay leader and a student of improvisational genius Rhiannon and the king of...
View ArticleThe Most Influential Rock Acts of the 2000s
This is the decade where music really explodes in a thousand different directions, ignited by DIY, digital recording, file sharing, iTunes, and MySpace. Music is everywhere. And this is the decade...
View ArticleIndie Spotlight: Tall Tall Trees
Tall Tall Trees is Mike Savino, a New York musician who makes the banjo psychedelic. He uses violin bows, drum mallets and electronic toys to create different sounds on his “banjotron,” a heavy...
View ArticleIntensely Intimate With Andy Shauf
Andy Shauf’s music is intensely intimate, the lyrics and arrangements demanding attention and therefore drawing from listeners a deep emotional investment. The language in his songs is vivid and...
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