Congratulations to the winners of BestNewBands.com’s first annual NEWBIE AWARDS, honoring 2012′s top acts in a variety of categories. In an outstanding year for new music and emerging artists, these five stood out: Tame Impala for Best New Band, Gary Clark, Jr. for Best New Male Artist, Ellie Goulding for Best New Female Artist, Frank
Tom Odell Shortlisted For Brit Awards Critics’ Choice
Tom Odell has today been announced as one of the three artists shortlisted for the 2013 . The Critics’ Choice Award is for new British acts tipped by critics for mainstream success in the forthcomng year. In previous years it has been awarded to Adele (2008), Florence and the Machine (2009), Ellie Goulding (2010) and
BestNewBands.com Announces Nominees For The First Annual Newbie Awards
We have announced the nominees for our inaugural Newbie Awards. The nominees were selected by our editorial staff. Leading the way with three nominations each among the five categories are Alabama Shakes and Divine Fits. Gary Clark, Jr., The Lumineers and Frank Ocean each have two. You can vote for your favorites via Facebook and
On An On Release New Single ‘The Hunter’
ON AN ON have released “The Hunter,” the second song from their forthcoming debut album Give In, out January 29, 2013 via Roll Call Records. “The Hunter” comes on the heals of their incredibly well received debut single “Ghosts,” which Nylon gushed over as “dream-washed synth-pop that never gets too sweet,” and Consequence of Sound described as “haunted
2012 Newbie Awards – Best New Song
For the first time in recent memory, new bands ruled the radio waves. It could be terrestrial or satellite radio, no matter what the medium, you could hear new bands in way you could actively seek out bands like never before. Thus, we were able to hear songs from bands that we would have never
2012 Newbie Awards – Best New Female Artist Nominees
This year has been one of the best years for emerging female artists in recent memory. With hundreds of albums released and countless live shows, the choices were plentiful and there were many worthy of inclusion. However, with so many great choices, we could only pick five as finalists. The 2012 nominees for Best New
2012 Newbie Awards – Best New Band Nominees
This year has been one of the best years for emerging bands in recent memories. With hundreds of albums released and countless live shows, the choices were plentiful and there were many bands worthy of inclusion. However, with so many great choices, we could only pick six bands as finalists. That being said, the 2012
Austin Psych Fest Announces 2013 Lineup and Location
The Austin Psych Fest is excited to announce its initial lineup. The sixth annual festival will be held April 26 – 28, 2013 at Carson Creek Ranch, a scenic 58-acre ranch on the banks of the Colorado River, just five minutes from downtown Austin, TX, and minutes from the airport. Discounted weekend passes are on
Mia Maestro Reveals Extraordinary Video For “Blue Eyed Sailor”
Los Angeles singer-songwriter Mia Maestro is excited to reveal her extraordinary video for her song “Blue Eyed Sailor.” The video is a groundbreaking collaboration merging the worlds of film, music and art like few music videos have done before. It was directed by media-artist Juan Azulay and Oscar-winning cinematographer Guillermo Navarro (Pan’s Labyrinth) and is
Deer Tick Announce Brooklyn Bowl Residency, Australian Tour
Partisan Records is thrilled to announce that Deer Tick has confirmed a three-week residency at Brooklyn Bowl in December, playing a different album and EP in full at each show. Deer Tick will play Born On Flag Day and More Fuel For The Fire EP on December 5th, The Black Dirt Sessions and Holy Shit