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Michael Beck is a Danish singer-songwriter inspired by the musical environment of pop, rock & soul music. His inspiration is also gathered through a deep journey of self-discovery and teachings from different ancient wisdom schools, all rooted and grounded in a beautiful, seamless weaving of the East and West. Sacred teachings flow naturally in the lyrics and from the wide variety and spectrum of music that guides you into the heart… into the very essence of being.
With her music recently proclaimed by Rolling Stone as, “Brilliant,” by The New York Times as “Phenomenal,” and by The Huffington Post as “Electrifying,” Grace McLean has found her moment. Her debut full-length album My Lovely Enemy is out now on Meridian/ECR Music Group (Sony), following three single releases which have won her an international audience and press coverage on five continents.
All rise for French Mothers’ hymn for the disenchanted and turn your pages to ‘Glass Figures’.Treading the line between defeat and release, sadness and triumph, French Mothers turn quiet contemplation into a soul-striking anthem sent soaring towards the rafters. With spellbinding vocals and poetic lyrics at the forefront of a cathedral-sized wall-of-sound, scenes appear and pass like a mind slide show, searching for the pieces of a puzzle that may never be complete. After all, as taken directly from the ‘Glass Figures’ gospel, “If we’re all tryna fit in, is this puzzle really a ruse?”.
Anna Josephine’s latest pop-Americana single, “Safe and Sound,” is a surefire hit with its exultant instrumentation and vocals. “Safe and Sound” declares resilience and transformation and gets deep about how we can hold most tightly to the things and people who aren’t good for us
Cinematic, ethereal, raw – New York based Cate Von Csoke transports you on a guitar-driven trip through the desertscapes of the US and her native Australia with introspective songs of love and loss, anchored by dark, hypnotic vocals, intriguing lyricism, and a sound that evokes notions of desert nights.
Her sophomore album The Air Dangerous will be out in early 2025
On October 11th, 2024, Charles Wecker released his original single “Lenticular Clouds,” a captivating track that transports listeners to the high alpine landscapes of the San Juan Mountains in Colorado. Inspired by the striking visuals of lenticular clouds during a mountain hike, the song captures Wecker’s emotional journey through life’s transitions and challenges in a meditation with the natural world. Recorded, produced, and mastered in his home studio, “Lenticular Clouds” is a raw yet polished piece that reflects Wecker’s commitment to authenticity and musical excellence. With a personal ethos of sharing his experiences through music, Wecker’s single offers a glimpse into his world while inspiring listeners to embrace change and find beauty in the unexpected.
Seabrook goes it alone, gathering six- and twelve-string guitars, a tenor banjo, a cassette recorder, and a six-string guitar banjo from the 1920s to create his own eccentric sonic world.
Having toured the UK earlier this year in support of his well-loved EP, The Red Road LA-based songwriter, violinist, and multi-instrumentalist Chris Murphy is back with an Oct/Nov European tour, alongside the EU debut of his acclaimed album SOVEREIGN on Teahouse Records.
Dirty Slippers is a four-member indie pop rock band originally from Budapest (nowadays they commute between Budapest and London). 3 of the band’s records reached the top Hungarian album sales charts, 10 songs were on the top lists of various radio stations. In 2009, the band recorded its first LP in Cleveland, USA, and the last one in the legendary Abbey Road Studios in London. Their work is supported by producers such as George Shilling (Oasis, Frank Turner, Blur) and Tim Palmer (Bon Jovi, U2).
Conor Donohue’s latest album, Stray Dogs, is a testament to his evolution as an artist. It blends gritty charm with poetic introspection in a way that defies genre constraints. The album’s sound is as diverse as New Orleans itself, with Donohue noting, “Someone recently called this record genreless, and it’s true. We served each song individually for what they needed, and somehow, the whole record still sounds cohesive.” This approach has resulted in a collection that’s as varied and vibrant as the Crescent city itself.
Born in Canada to French parents, Elea lived in Hemmingford until age 5 when her family moved to Dharamsala, India for her father to pursue Tibetan medicine studies. She subsequently spent a few years in the south of France before moving to Bristol, UK at 16 to study music. Releasing a string of singles, “Lust”, “Trigger” and “Sacrifice”, to critical acclaim in her idiosyncratically “towering sound reminiscent of PJ Harvey and Feist”, she was touted as “a millennial Patti Smith”. Albeit being Gen Z, she decided not to correct the journalist for the (hopefully only partly) erroneous compliment.
Wilkins’ most ambitious album both in theme and artistic endeavor.
The dynamic garage-rock and heavy psych-rock trio, Capsula, returns with their electrifying new 10-track album, Primitivo Astral, set to shake up the underground music scene once again. Blending raw energy with cosmic vibes, Capsula delivers a sonic experience that draws from their deep well of influences—ranging from 60s and 70s punk, garage, and surf rock to experimental, post-punk, and psychedelic sounds
Halifax, Nova Scotia’s indie folk/pop/rock duo,Pillow Fite, pours its heart out with its first full-length, after a solid 6-song EP and a few singles. With decidedly more “fite” than “pillow” this go-round, the band has created an especially potent debut LP that features their trademark, genre-blurring blend of hard and soft.
Ooberfuse are an electro-influenced alt-pop songwriting duo based in London and composed of instrumentalist Hal St John and vocalist Cherrie Anderson. From showcasing at The Great Escape to opening for Rudimental in Beijing, Ooberfuse have developed a rare international touring niche, performing in countries from India to Iraq, to festivals in Beijing to Brazil. Legendary trailblazers such as Boy George, Paul Oakenfold and Sister Bliss (Faithless/Ministry of Sound) have sung their praises.
This song tells the story of how John Prine was discovered. It uses charango in addition to mandolin to give it a fresh sound which balances nicely with the pedal steel provided by Jon Graboff (Ryan Adams, Willie Nelson). The song has some interesting tempo changes. This song is scheduled to release on John Prine’s birthday.
The Colourblind and The Birds project is the brainchild of Flip X, an enigmatic musician whose performances have captivated audiences at renowned festivals, including Glastonbury, Bestival, and Fusion. Beyond his musical talents, Flip X is an advocate for mental health awareness. Living with bipolar disorder, he brings a unique perspective to his art, using his platform to destigmatize mental health issues. Flip X has gathered together some of the most talented underground artists from Europe, the Americas, and Asia in a one-off exploration of mental fragility. Dedicating all proceeds from the band’s debut album, Baying for Blood to UK mental health charity Mind, this is a group committed to making a positive impact through their music.
Infused with sparkly synths and chorus effect-laden guitars, and taking inspiration from artists like Spanish Love Songs, Turnover & Chris Farren, The Future is Not Bright marks a genre shift for Arms & Hearts whilst maintaining the same defiant wit and grit in their lyricism. Both personal and inherently political, over 12 tracks, The Future is Not Bright explores everything from the realities of identity, death, love, injustice, struggles with mental health and (metaphorically!) wanting to murder your boss, insisting on optimism in a cultural climate that demands cynicism and misery.
Tidal Water is a dynamic band blending the rich heritage of rock with the spirited rhythms from ’60s until now, with elements of funk, punk, blues, rock and hints of jazz. Our debut album, Polarity, offers a musical odyssey from introspective ballads to explosive punkish anthems, tackling societal issues across a tapestry of sound that echoes six decades of musical evolution.
Led by bilyana furnadzhieva and Viktor Benev, Crystal Sound Project is a hybrid where sculptures in porcelain, sound objects, electroacoustic music, poetry, languages seamlessly interact and bring forth an eclectic audio-visual canvas. A nomad in a no man’s land, the project reunites various cultures and traditions through the language of music and improvisation, breaking any established boundaries, be it geographical, political or linguistic.
With a musical sensibility tethered to the American west, Bob Gemmell has put together a run of cinematic albums that cover a range of influences, but are consistent at the core. Picture a Frederick Remington painting hanging over a smoky bar where Hank Williams leans into a deep conversation with Joe Strummer.
Singer/Songwriter Musician/Producer of The Mess Age Glen Brandon “ Ziggy “ has worked alongside Bowie, Duran Duran, Iggy Pop producer Colin Thurston and some of the best rock musicians and “world-renowned music producers” his current projects are two new albums Make The Peace and Age Of Mess both albums written, produced, performed, and arranged by Glen himself, a brilliant lyricist with reality-based themes of todays modern “End Times” scenario’s, commercial uplifting Anthemic spiritual vibes, alongside hooky powerful melodies. A real songwriter who writes “ timeless tracks “ that you not only hear but you see them appearing within the windows of your mind.
Emerging artist Atom Stone is set to make a bold entrance into the melodic rock scene with the release of the debut album Take Me To The Fire, which is out now. The album, available on all major streaming platforms, features eleven tracks that fuse the sounds of melodic rock, pop, and Americana, offering a fresh twist on classic rock. Take Me To The Fire is a deeply personal project for Atom Stone, highlighting his journey as a vocalist and artist. With influences ranging from Steve Perry to Robert Plant and Lou Gramm, Atom’s voice is the heart of the album, delivering soaring melodies and unforgettable hooks.
Trumpeter and composer Avishai Cohen continues his winning streak with Ashes to Gold.
Born in Canada to French parents, Elea lived in Hemmingford until age 5 when her family moved to Dharamsala, India for her father to pursue Tibetan medicine studies. She subsequently spent a few years in the south of France before moving to Bristol, UK at 16 to study music. Releasing a string of singles, “Lust”, “Trigger” and “Sacrifice”, to critical acclaim in her idiosyncratically “towering sound reminiscent of PJ Harvey and Feist”, she was touted as “a millennial Patti Smith”. Albeit being Gen Z, she decided not to correct the journalist for the (hopefully only partly) erroneous compliment.
Daph Veil is the latest studio project from musician Paula Laubach, embracing a genre-defying approach that invites listeners into a world of sonic exploration. With each release, Paula collaborates with different musicians to create something entirely unique. The debut single, “I Don’t Need You (Someday),” features dark wave-inspired soundscapes, with Paula handling all instruments except for drums, played by Jeff Conner, and evocative lyrics by Rebecca Price. Recorded at the Ice Cream Factory Studio in Austin, Texas, this track blends haunting atmospheres with emotional depth.
An accomplished scholar of folk accordion hailing from the former USSR, Cafcae picked up the guitar while attending high school in Maryland. It was around this time that he began experimenting with writing his own material and went on to play in bands in Europe and North America. Upon moving to Canada, Paul continued to release new music and tour, working on earning his own spot in the Americana genre.
The second single from forthcoming EP Divide the Light explodes as a hypnotic and darkly distorted call for a generation to take ownership of the future by understanding our fundamental interconnectedness. Sean Grant & The Wolfgang make explosive, cinematic sonics akin to DIIV, Interpol, The Afghan Whigs and My Bloody Valentine.
The New Professionals is an indie rock band based out of New York City. The members include Jerry Hart, Richard Evans, Isaac Pincus, and Oliver Divone.
London-based four-piece blending industrial, goth rock, shoegaze, and post-punk to create heavy, dreamy soundscapes woven through with introspective lyrics that explore the darker side of human nature. Each member comes from a different country with their own background and musical projects – they found their common playground in The Silent Era by drenching instruments in distortion and reverb and exploring various aspects of alt rock.
Cellarscape is a music project from Independent Music Award-nominated composer/songwriter Paul Terry. Live at Siren FM is Cellarscape’s first new release since 2017’s acclaimed album Exo Echo. (Including Live at Siren FM, to date, Cellarscape has released 4 albums and 3 EPs). The master recordings of this 2011 live radio session were thought to be lost. A few months ago, Paul found the original, two-microphone recordings on an old laptop. The timing turned out to be perfect… because 2024 marks the 25th anniversary of Paul’s indie label SkyBabyRecords through which he releases all his music projects and soundtracks.
North Carolina’s Stray Owls have a sort of broken sound but, wait… I mean that as a compliment. There is a certain reticence in their rock, a raw imperfect perfection, street smarts and a tendency to like things that feel a bit off. Just listen to Words that have a kind of crashing sound of Pixies and Miracle Legion blended together. A heavy but sort of tender 90’s College rock tone. Folk rock chords played punk style with jagged lead lines that stray so far from anything Jimmy Page could even imagine.
Mortal Prophets, acclaimed for their poignant and provocative sound, released their latest EP, American Junkie, on September 27. The standout feature of this release is “The American Junkie Show,” a seamless 7-minute composition that interweaves two powerful tracks to deliver a comprehensive critique of American society at a pivotal moment in American Politics.
All hail, Black Note Graffiti out of Michigan, and their massive new single, “The Source,” out now. It’s got this old meets new school, hard-hitting Deftones vibe while conjuring some of that Bad Brains’ “Soul Craft” energy. It was produced by Josh Schroder (Lorna Shore, King 810, Butcher Babies)
Consisting of saxophonist Mette Rasmussen, pianist Craig Taborn, and drummer Ches Smith, Weird of Mouth can’t be anything but a free improvisational jazz trio.
Kid Bowery makes sleaze-folk. Sleaze-folk has dirty layers and a messy personality and algorithms despise it, but rats around the East Village find it familiar enough for a good time. His songs nod to psych and writer-centered album rock of the 1970’s. You should also know that Kid Bowery is a sucker for narrative in song. And that he tends toward lushly arranged vocals but sneaks in the sawtooth wave wherever he can because “harmony is a tyrant sometimes, and a bulwark of harnessed electricity keeps all that in check.” Kid Bowery is pleased to have violated very few of these closely held tenets on his latest self-produced release, Devolver.
Featuring blistering guitars by Mark Vennis and Sean Quinn and a reggae influenced bass rumble by Dave Sweetenham, “In These Times…” draws and expands on the band’s eclectic rock n roll influences. It was recorded and produced by Mark at Laundry Studios and is released on Laundry Records. The band’s previous releases, include the well-reviewed Small Town Vampire (2024) and -Fighting On All Fronts_ (2020), have cemented their status as one of the premier post-punk outfits around.
2024 marks the ten-year-anniversary of Talk In Code’s self-titled debut album. Since that time the band has maintained a staggering work rate of a new music release every 6 months! This is a record many full-time artists can only dream of. In addition the band has been ever present with gigs, always playing shows, honing their craft and reaping the rewards with a reputation as an absolute force to be reckoned with live.
Formed in 1999 in Uppsala, Sweden as The Silverslut. The Search recorded six EP’s under that name before changing to The Search in connection with the release of their 2004 eponymous album. The band is fronted by the singer and songwriter Razmig Tekeyan.
Jimi at play in his own sandbox.
On August 28th, 2024, Eric Alexandrakis released his original single “Home,” a soul-stirring track that delves into themes of leaving behind pain and embracing happiness. Recorded across various locations including Colorado and Greece, “Home” features drummer Ryan Hoyle and is mixed by Paul David Hager. With a track record that includes collaborations with the likes of John Malkovich and members of iconic bands, Alexandrakis’ latest release is set to leave a lasting impact on listeners.
Jerry Careaga and Stephanie Gladhart have been songwriting together for 20 years and recently formed Tornado Sky to begin releasing their songs. Both L.A natives they each began songwriting and performing early in life. Stephanie at age 8 and Jerry at 14.
David Harland is a fingerstyle guitarist and singer/songwriter in the tradition of great innovators like Michael Hedges, Nick Drake, David Wilcox and Billy McLaughlin. His music has been described as innovative, introspective, lyrical, and expressive.
With this release, The Silence Industry continues to solidify their place as a unique voice in the alternative music scene. Their ability to seamlessly blend genres and experiment with different sonic landscapes has earned them a dedicated following, and The Lamest Cyberpunk Dystopia You Could Imagine promises to be a defining moment in their discography, cementing their place as a unique force in the alternative music scene.
The seventh in a nine album series entitled Man’ish Boy that’s dedicated to exploring mental health in the Black community, Legend of e’Boy (The Hypervigilant Eye) vibrates with an emotional intensity not often found on jazz records.
The final live show for The Fuzzy Nerds closing their 20-year career was given on September 27th, 2014 at the “D. Hatzis” Cultural Center Auditorium in their city, Ioannina. However, it took them 9 whole years to finally decide releasing this live. 20 years of music, 8 bands on stage, 34 musicians, 8 drummers, 9 bass players, 12 guitarists, 9 singers, 6 keyboard players, 30 songs, one last 3 hour + long concert and 9 whole years later… The Fuzzy Nerds Are Dead
David Cloyd returns to the national spotlight with his first record in more than a decade, Red Sky Warning (out in early 2025 on ECR Music Group), and its lead single, “Ocean Of Hours,” out September 24th. “Where did the time go?” asks Cloyd in this anthemic new song co-produced and mixed by Blake Morgan (Lenny Kravitz, Lesley Gore, Janita). Answering that question lies in understanding why his initial and striking ascent to indie-music cult-figure status was so remarkable and unique.
On the 13th of September 2024, The Ultimate Dreamers unveiled their original single “Digging,” a haunting track that delves into a sinister sonic realm. Produced in Ghent by Len Lemeire, the single captures the band’s signature sound, combining sombre vocals with jagged guitar riffs to create an oppressive, doom-laden atmosphere. Accompanied by a visually captivating video directed by Amanita Noir, “Digging” offers a chilling glimpse into the band’s upcoming album, Paradoxical Sleep, slated for release in early 2025.
Four Irish boys, based in London, playing high tempo, energetic, original music with inspiration taken from half a century of rock ‘n’ roll
Born in Canada to French parents, Elea lived in Hemmingford until age 5 when her family moved to Dharamsala, India for her father to pursue Tibetan medicine studies. She subsequently spent a few years in the south of France before moving to Bristol, UK at 16 to study music. Releasing a string of singles, “Lust”, “Trigger” and “Sacrifice”, to critical acclaim in her idiosyncratically “towering sound reminiscent of PJ Harvey and Feist”, she was touted as “a millennial Patti Smith”. Albeit being Gen Z, she decided not to correct the journalist for the (hopefully only partly) erroneous compliment.