Austin – I immediately recognized Julian Ducatenzeiler as the lively tambourinist I saw perform with Mr. Elevator & the Brain Hotel during the Burger Records SXSW showcase. On Sunday, May 18th I watched him fill the role he was meant to–that of front man for the Los Angeles based Mystic Braves. It’s a true feat
New York – Joe Marson is a Brooklyn transplant whose music resonates in the realm of alternative folk-rock, with a defiant bluesy edge. Together with his band, The Satisfied Mind, Marson delivers full-bodied, soulful ballads charged with slow thumping percussion, powerfully swelling harmonies and fervent, evocative lyricism. Marson’s work is seemingly crafted specifically for fans
Austin – On a humid and suffocating Friday night in Austin, refuge was found as the UK alt/pop/rock band Wolf Gang took the stage at the Parish. Dazzling us with their pop melodies and British accents, the group was a refreshing breeze blowing through an otherwise still and sticky summer evening. In the midst of
New York – New Music Seminar (NMS), dedicated to exploring ideas that will lead to a better music business through networking, engagement and discussion about the future of music and business, returns to New York for its annual conference, June 8-10 at The New Yorker Hotel. From breakout indie artists to visionary CEOs and executives, NMS is
Chicago – The story goes like this: Nathan Quiroga and Benjamin Verdoes were both looking for something more. More than what their bands – Mad Rads and Mt. St. Helens Vietnam Bands – could provide. More depth. More growth. More of a challenge. So these Seattle musicians challenged each other and collaborated for three long
Austin – Sleepy Sun released the exquisite record, “Maui Tears” in late 2013 and has been touring since. The five piece has an old school rock aesthetic that is rare, especially for a nostalgic band. Where many bands have gotten back in to warm sounding harmonies, Sleepy Sun has a dark tone extenuated by the powerful voice
Chicago – I recently was sitting in traffic, blasting the radio to drown out the honking horns, when a hypnotizing song started to play. It started off with an eerie melody, followed by a ghostly voice and a killer beat. The chorus seemed strangely ironic as I sat in gridlock: “Locked in a cage for
Chicago – New Jersey BFFs Brandon Asraf and John Tacon have been making music since they were teenagers, but not until 2008 did they start writing songs and performing seriously as a duo. The two formed Brick + Mortar, with John on drums and back up vocals and Brandon on bass, lead vocals, and occasional guitar,
Los Angeles – Swedish soul-pop singer and songwriter Erik Hassle today announced twelve tour dates supporting U.S label mate MØ on her upcoming North American tour this month. The tour begins in Washington, DC, mid-May and finishes in Los Angeles in June, with stops in Brooklyn, Vancouver, Chicago and Seattle among others. His Somebody’s Party EP has gained critical acclaim across
Austin – Shannon and the Clams emerged from Oakland in 2009. Their sound is not just nostalgic, it sounds like authentic music from the 50’s and 60’s. Front woman Shannon Shaw has a powerful rasp which vocalist/guitarist Cody Blanchard nearly matches, giving the sound of a doo-wop girl group. Though a bit of an odd