Podcast, NEW YORK CITY's INDIE ROCK MAGAZINE, NEW YORK CITY ROCK MAGAZINE, NEW YORK CITY ROCK SCENE, ROCK FROM nyc, ROCK FROM NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK CITY ROCK, ROCK IN NEW YORK CITY, NYC INDIE ROCK BANDS FROM NEW YORK, BEST BANDS FROM NYC
Philadelphia-based folk duo The Spinning Leaves have captured the attention of music critics and fans across the country with their gripping songs, vibrancy, and quest to fill the gaps between a vast community of musicians. Consisting of Barbara Gettes and Michael Baker, the duoâs relationship has proven to be bright and fruitful. They have produced two highly-regarded albums, several musical collaborations, and founded The Folk Parade, a collective of Philadelphia-based artists including members of Hoots & Hellmouth, Amos Lee, Birdie Busch, Chris Kasper, The Great Unknown, Hezekiah Jones and countless others.
Staying true to their bohemian roots and mix of eccentric instrumentation, The Spinning Leaves have channeled their energy into the forthcoming 7â EP 'Head Aglow' set to be released at Underground Arts on Friday, April 27th at 9PM via Drexel Universityâs student-run label, MAD DRAGON RECORDS, which is supported in part by the Westphal Collegeâs Kal & Lucille Rudman Institute for Entertainment Industry Studies.
Have it all.
All boog music is free at boog.bandcamp.com
Tell your friends. Tell your mother. Tell your teacher. Tell your boss. Tell your dealer. Tell your enemies.
They can have it all, too. For free.
See boog live at The Grape Room on Thursday April 19th.
For upcoming shows, lyrics, and more,
visit iamboog.com
We went west to no salvation
We were thinking that we were free
We're just now getting out of the garden,
Only to be buried by the sea
âboog - 'Noah's Ark Peep-Show' - The Walking Club
Young Summers (formerly Adobayondei) was The Deli Philly's Featured Artist Poll Winner in 2011! This is their first music video release! Shot over 2 days at the Susquemansion in North Philadelphia with the best crew anyone could ask for, the most energetic and fun band to work with, and no budget. All art and set design was done by everyone. Blacklights, caution tape, vaseline, highlighters. CHECK IT YO!
YOUNG SUMMERS is Ben Scott, Jake Beers, Matt Braun, Mike Gauger, Truong Ta, Colleen Reese & Jamie Reese.
Radio Erisâ genre bending new album, âAt Your Serviceâ, presents the bandâs tightest and most structured work to date. Strikingly, the album is still a fun and easy listen, despite the venomous undertones. Most noted for jam improvisations and electronic collages, Radio Eris is showing compositional clarity and maturity as is evident in this, their 6th album. "I'm really proud of this one." says founding member Matt Stevenson. "We managed to work our years of sound exploration into a handful of songs. Each song is distinct, and has its own personality."
By: Blayer Pointdujour & The Rockers Galore Website
The Rockers Galore is a Reggae/ Hip Hop band from Philadelphia, PA. Seasoned multi-instrumentalist Blayer Point-du-jour fronts the band, which he started in 2008. After initially starting the band as a solo project, Blayer brought together the rest of the band to bring his early ideas to life. The Rockers Galore has just concluded work on their debut EP entitled "Port Au Prince" at Milkboy Studios in Ardmore, PA. "Port Au Prince" was released by Philebrity Records late summer of 2011. When not in the studio working on his forthcoming debut full-length release at Milkboy the Studio (the former home of legendary producer, Larry Gold), the band will also be performing live in select cities throughout 2012.
Our team [Astronauts & The Phrat], from Philly, is innovative and represents all of the arts. We've proved ourselves as the best in Philadelphia. Now we're spreading our buzz nationally with our High Roller Tour.
Next stop is at The Note [142 E. Market Street West Chester, PA] on Saturday April 14th, 2012.
The show is going to sell out. You can purchase discounted tickets [$8], while they last, here: http://www.ticketfly.com/purchase/event/105675
astronautsreallyfly.tumblr.com
Twin Ghost is a Philadelphia based singer/songwriter.
His songs are a well-crafted collection of rootsy, soulful ballads with a bluesy rock edge and pop brilliance;
a seasoned artist with a uniquely expressive and distinctive voice.
His influences range from yesterday's classics to today's contemporaries:
including Stevie Wonder, The Beatles, James Taylor, Neil Young, Ray Lamontagne and Amos Lee.
The music of Twin Ghost is acoustic-based singer/songwriter material,
but his musical history is deep-rooted and eclectic.
Growing up in the streets of Philly, this artist has played everything from rock, funk and soul to reggae, punk and avant-garde.
He has toured the country while signed both to indie and major subsidiary record labels,
and has released several vinyl records, cassettes and CDs of original music world-wide through various projects.
All previous history and experience culminating in the artist of today: Twin Ghost.
Well-crafted songs, acoustic guitar and soulful, expressive vocals.
Music straight from the heart.
Michael Doyle and his band, Michael & the Mooncussers, are an up and coming alt folk / alt rock band out of Phoenixville and Manyunk. Mike has opened for We are Scientists, Man Man, Apples in Stereo, Jealousy Curve, Less than Jake, Mayday Parade, The Makepeace Brothers and many others. His tunes have been featured on WMMR, Radio104.5, State College's B94.5, and PSU's the Lion. He often sings about trolls, but took a different direction with his new song Tommy Pickles; inspired by one of Mike's childhood heroes. Check it out!
Kim Jong Ill's second album, Boss Battle, has been out for a few months now. A mix of Electro Rock and Hip-hop sensibilities, they use their music to reminisce on childhood favorite video game characters, poke and prod their friends, and occasionally get serious for a moment or two.
Their first music video, for the track "Elevator", is not one of their more serious notes. They strive to have fun and cause chaos no matter what they get into, and the video brings this to the forefront. Rapper Voss helps lend a hand in the office-themed video, directed by the band's friend David J. D'Alba.
Alex Vans & The Hide Away will be bringing their amped up modern roots rock to the North Star Bar on Friday March 9th. This indie rock duo featuring DC singer songwriter Alex Vans and veteran area drummer Ben Tufts have been performing their high energy and high volume live show up and down the east coast since early last year. The Deli Magazine(Washington, DC) says of Alex Vans, "[his songs] span effortlessly between bright pop songs, wrenching and raunchy blues anthems (with harmonicas blaring) and delicately lamenting ballads."
Too strange to live, too rare to die. TTRRAAADEMAAARRRKKK!!!
TradeMark's sound is very difficult to categorize, because his versatility is simply unmatched. TradeMark challenges the boundaries of pop, electro, and hip-hop to create a sound that is almost impossible to pigeonhole into any one genre.
Download the NEW album "Quarter-Life Crisis" on iTunes! http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/quarter-life-crisis/id499293566
The TradeMark Experience
http://www.facebook.com/thetrademarkexperience
http://www.myspace.com/thetrademarkexperience
http://www.thetrademarkexperience.com
http://www.twitter.com/thetrademarkexp
http://www.youtube.com/user/trademarkexperience
Brooklyn's indie darlings Pearl and the Beard are playing at Kung Fu Necktie on Thursday, February 23 in celebration of the release of their Prodigal Daughter Extended Single. The single hails from their latest album, Killing the Darlings, and the extended single will include three new bonus tracks - one by each of the band members. The music won't be issued on a standard disc, however: those clumsy coasters are a thing of the past. The new tunes will only be available as a download via poster or postcard until its iTunes debut a few months from now, so the only place to get the new tracks is at the show. Also playing will be Man Like Machine, Cranes Are Flying, and The Dig. Plus, stay tuned for the new Prodigal Daughter video out next week.
The Astronauts (self-managed) are a tight-knit group of young, artistically intelligent individuals. They create unique yet quality harmonies/lyrics; Hip-Hop with no barriers. Groundbreaking screen-writing, aesthetically pleasing films/photos and trend-setting fashion are produced, as well.
The High Roller Tour is in collaboration with equally talented affiliates, The Phraternity. Visit astronautsreallyfly.tumblr.com for music, flyers and updates. Email astronauts.rep@gmail.com if you would like more information, tickets, direct links to music etc.
Lead Artist Mont Brown's Twitter is @montbrown
Dan Collins returns to rock the Tin Angel gently - come find your overstock valentines on clearance sale. Expect heartbreak and heaven, hard liquor and harmony. Check out the video for a taste of the music from an appearance last January.
Collins has been a regular on the Philly acoustic scene since 2005. His debut album, âYou Canât Go Homeâ, was released independently last year.
Dan has been featured on Gene Shay's folk show on WXPN, on Radio Volta and UPENN Radio WQHS. He regularly performs at Philadelphia's finest venues, including the World Cafe, The Tin Angel, the Khyber, Tritone, The Fire, The Hinge Cafe, and Connie's Ric Rac, also making appearances at The Bitter End, Caffe Vivaldi, 169 Bar and Pianos in New York City.
"After 5 years in a rock band, I needed to âstretch my legsâ musically. So, over the past year I bought a ukulele and created my personal repertoire of material. I toured across the county and recorded an EP 100% by myself - in my living-room - which has coincidentally been getting air-play on various stations." She is currently booking her summer 2012 tour and putting the final touches on a split EP with Dan Blumig. Cait Black will perform at 9pm at The Grape Room on Friday, February 3.
Mast is the brainchild of multi-instrumentalist/composer/producer and recent LA transplant via Philadelphia Tim Conley. Tim is most know for his main project as Brainfeeder artist âRYATâ with Christina Ryat, which will be releasing their latest record on Flying Lotusâ Brainfeeder label this winter.Tim is also known as a virtuoso guitarist touring w/ Digable Planets and recording w/ King Britt.
Mast is Timâs solo big beat indie electronic journey which he performs with multi-media artist Annapurna Kumar doing video projection.
Earl & Raine was formed in the month of August when Nathan Allebach and Brittney Pendrick concluded that after a year of performing together with different friends, they had to record an album to see if writing music was something they could make a mark with. Their first 10 song, full band CD, "The Quest" is scheduled to be released on October 28th of 2011.
The two write simple songs about love, growing up, leaving home, and all the messy adventures that happen along the way.
village green productions & six point brewery present: taggart's official "for what it's worse" cd release show! saturday, october 29th at the northstar bar (2639 poplar street, philadelphia, pa 19130) 21+/$10.00 cover. also featuring faux slang, knife show, creeping weeds & dj jersey dan (choice tasters & y-not radio)spinning before after and between all band sets. also featuring six point brewery beer specials!
Philly's Taggart has been a band for over 15 years, a feat almost unheard of in the music business. An even more amazing fact: the band has had the same four members since 1998! Inspired by the intensity and attitude of 1980's and early 90s indie-rock coupled with the melodies and harmonies of the 1960's British Invasion, Taggart's first offering, 21, was self-released on cassette in 1997. In 2002 their sophomore CD, Parts Of My Bicycle Are Made Of Chrome, was released on FDR Records. In 2008 they self-released Pink Pig Stink: 10 Years Of Taggart Covers, Demos, And Z-Sides: 1997-2007, a 24 track CD that combined live demos and radio performances with previously released tracks from various label comps and tribute albums. In 15 years Taggart has played pretty much every bar in Philly, including The Khyber, North Star, M-Room, The Middle East, Upstages and JC Dobbs in addition to The 2nd Street Festival, The Trenton Avenue Arts Festival & The Philly F/M Fest. Taggart has opened for bands like Portastatic, Tommy Stinson, The Burning Brides, Caterpillar, The Photon Band and many more! Two years ago at the World Cafe Live, they performed with indie-rock legend, Grant Hart, backing him on a few Husker Du songs. On Saturday, October 29th Taggart will be celebrating the release of their fourth cd.
Seryn hails from Denton, TX, and has been spreading it's folk-gone-sound explosion music all across the US. They logged in over 100 shows this year . . . and they finally make it to Philly on 10/17 @ The North Star Bar.
They've been touring in support of their debut record 'This Is Where We Are' (www.velvetbluemusic.com) Pretty much anyone who sees them live is hooked ! You can also hear their songs in numerous tv shows and the upcoming Disney film 'The Odd Life of Timothy Green'.
Hey, friends. We have a new song out called "BeLoved." You can download it for free at our bandcamp which should be linked above. There's also a bunch of other songs at our bandcamp that are yours for free too, so please knock yourself out. We think you'll like the song if you're into Girls, The Beatles, or Neutral Milk Hotel. Those are a couple of our favorite bands. We hope you enjoy the song!
Most bands that succeed beyond the local level eventually do so with the aid of a manager. What does this person do, aside from collect a healthy cut of the money? We interviewed 2 NYC managers and 1 publicist with different experiences in the local scene to help us understand. by Paolo De Gregorio - read the article.
Protect Your Band's Name!
the name is what you are selling
The reputation and recognition of an artist's music is built around the artist's professional name, which is what consumers use to identify the artists they enjoy. Therefore, an individual artist or group pursuing a career in the music industry should take the necessary steps to protect his, her or its professional name. by Christopher R. Chase, Esq. - read the article.
College Radios Promotion
what can they do for your band?
In this day and age, we should be thankful that college radio still exists. While commercial frequencies pump the same boring playlists into every city, college radio provides unique, local voices to the airwaves and internet. - read the article by Liz Schroeter here.
Career Survival Guide
it's not just about the music
A music carreer IS all about surviving - at least in the early stages. This survival guide will help you think of different ways to keep your focus on building your brand and creating a path for success. If you think of yourself as your own small business, then the following information can become your personal marketing plan. - read on. - courtesy of BMI.
1. Recording: Home vs Studio
the question is: can YOU do it?
Indie producer/musician Bruce Kaphan(R.E.M., David Byrne, Red House Painters, American Music Club) analyzes pros and cons of recording the DIY way - read the article.
2. Choosing a Recording Studio
pick carefully + things to consider
What do you need to look for in a recording studio? In this article you'll find all the advice you need about equipment, engineers, rooms, rates, and ways of approaching the recording experience. by Paolo De Gregorio - read the article.
3. Planning Recordings
be prepared, have a budget
Steven Alvarado, a NYC studio manager provides precious advice on how to approach the recording of your CD. "When you enter the studio, have a plan. Map out what you want to accomplish each day so that you have a realistic idea of how much time you will need to complete your project. It's best to be as prepared as possible."by pdg - read the article.
4. Do You Need a Producer?
and: don't waste studio time!
Making a recording is a tangle of pragmatism, technology, alchemy and faith. As is the case with any creative venture, you cannot know what you'll get for your efforts until you go through the process; it's always a gamble. Having a plan and a budget can be really useful.by B. Kaphan - read the article.
5. Drums in the Studio
performance and recording tips
Drummers shouldn't miss this article! 4 Top NYC producers answer our questions on how to perform, hit, and tune the drums in recording situation. And... is your drummer tight and can he/she play to the click? by Paolo De Gregorio - read the article.
6. Ten Tips For Recording Guitars
from the pick to the amp
Recording guitars, although easy at first can be a challenge when you really want to achieve a great sound. Here are some helpful tips to improve your guitar recording chops. - by Shane O'Connor - read the article.
7. Recording Vocals
not as easy as you might think
Recording vocals might not seem alike the most challenging task when producing a CD, but this delicate and crucial process often ends up being quite draining and taking longer than expected - by Paolo De Gregorio - read the article.
8. Do You Need Mastering?
what it is and why it is!
Mastering is a process that not many emerging musicians are fully familiar with. One of the most succesfull NYC mastering engineer tells us all about this "secret" art.- by Paolo De Gregorio - read the article.
