On his new album nublues, vibraphonist Joel Ross sets expectations early.

The Midnight Shepherds hail from Mobile, Alabama. The band prides its self on their all live discography that shows off their love of live Southern Rock and Blues. The Midnight Shepherds bring a powerful Southern flavor to everything they do. Ranging a tour route from Florida to Colorado, The Shepherds do it best when they do it live!

Formed in 2009 in Stockholm Sweden, Slim Loris consist of singer/bass-player Mattias Cederstam; guitarist Robert Barrefelt; drummer Jonas Ellenberg and singer/guitarist Leon Lindström. As the leading lights of Scandicana, the Swedish cousin of Americana, Slim Loris have already received glowing tributes from the likes of Huffington Post and Axs.

Head Sound is a dream pop/shoegaze band influenced by artists such as My Bloody Valentine, Sigur Ros, Slowdive, and Radiohead. Their catchy yet sophisticated vocal melodies seem to float atop the bold, hypnotic instrumentation carrying them. Lyrics of love, loss, and longing offer hope amidst suffering, peace within sorrow, and joy beyond pain.

Amanda Grace is a Minnesota native and has released music drifting between folk and alt- pop/rock. With roots as a pianist her writing is thematically varied with an emphasis on melody; with ballads wrapped in warm vocals. She is soon to release her eighth record in February called, Give Me Away.

Die Hard Habits is a post-punk band based in the vibrant music scene of Austin, Texas. They say that their music is a product of their independent spirit and a desire to challenge the norms. Drawing inspiration from the pioneers of post-punk while infusing our own restless creativity, it is a sound defined by angular guitar riffs, pulsating basslines, and propulsive rhythms that convey a sense of urgency. In their live performances, they aim to captivate audiences with our raw energy and a genuine connection to the music

A force to be reckoned with, Gary Dranow and The Manic Emotions have been releasing numerous singles prior to the release of their Destiny Road Album released May 26, 2023. The album features the talent of Jerry Manftedi on bass and Jethro DeFries on drums, , and Tommy Mars on keyboards. Having gigged extensively in Southern California, Gary Dranow and The Manic Emotions are now looking forward to spinning magic in and around Salt Lake City and Park City, UT

Omri Ash “I’m addicted to making people feel stuff so whenever they tell me I did, its like I’m high. Hopefully you feel stuff too I tend to be all over the place music wise, really I’m just throwing my own feelings about stuff into a song that then exists and I post it, so I feel a bunch of stuff and sometimes it’s sad and complicated and sometimes it’s dumb and fun and that’s the whole point. Feeling something as humans and getting that sweet empathy high.”

Dave Boone’s work as Alberta has spanned many years and artistic iterations. When he first gathered the Dead Eyes crew, which consisted of Erik Washington on drums and Bhuti Bhuti on bass at the time, the trio cut their teeth on the road and then recorded an entire project during the pandemic, mostly collaborating virtually between Detroit and New Orleans.

Unlike snooty major labels and high-powered management firms, indie label Drunk Dial encourages its artists to write and record while wasted.

The Anomaly is the musical manifestation of London based Imran Khan’s mind. The multi-instrumentalist, singer-songwriter, and producer draws inspiration from the British and American alternative rock of the 90s/00s on which he grew up, infusing it with melodic depth to produce a euphonious richness of sound that gets more interesting upon each listen.

Bingo Boys is a three piece punk band formed in February of 2020 in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Based in the New Jersey town of Secaucus, Clay Joule is a singer-songwriter who makes buoyant and uplifting soft rock music, characterised by his delicate vocal leads and backed up by warm organic instrumentation. His music always carries an important message and his latest release, “Cup of Joe” is no exception – advocating a way out of the entrenched political statemate of modern times.

Now based in Milano, Italy, Dave Curran’s joined up with a pair of likeminded natives to form Baratro, an ugly power trio now bearing its first album.

Palm Trees In Moscow is the project of Baltimore, MD based singer/songwriter Chris Frantz (not that one). After years of playing (and breaking) guitars in various bands, Frantz decided to start writing his own songs and developing a sound. The band has shared the bill with the incredibly random likes of CKY, Quiet Riot, and George Clinton. 
 Influenced by everything from The Beloved to Jawbox, PTIM’s music has evolved into a dark pop/shoegaze sound; complete with painstaking attention to production and an emphasis on heavier, more thematic songwriting.

Bromsen has made a triumphant return to the music scene, showcasing their unique blend of synth wave elements and guitars. Their first singles have received critical acclaim from the indie press , and they have garnered airplay on indie radio stations across North America, the UK, France, Brazil, and other regions. Bromsen are signed with the label Epictronic and are about to release their debut album Brothers in Mind on 16 Feb 2024.

Born and raised in France, Nairolf chose English as his language in art and Ontario for his home. Multi- instrumentalist, he evolved as a member of several rock bands and collaborated with multiple artists over the years before deciding to release his debut solo album Lights & Shadows in 2020. The follow up album Forecast From the Past was released in April 2022. His influences are a combination of 90’s grunge, progressive rock and electronic music, including The Smashing Pumpkins, Radiohead, Placebo, The Cure, Steven Wilson and The Pink Floyd. Nairolf has been the guitarist and keyboardist in alternative rock band The Neverlies since 2019.

On their latest album Chimera, guitarist Sergio Rios, keyboardist Dan Hastie, bassist Dale Jennings, and drummer Sam Halterman lay it down with the assurance of musicians for whom this music is a part of their very bones.

Expect the feel of a Wim Wenders film with Bjork popping up to provide musical interludes. From darkness and loss, hangovers were left behind for the peace of sobriety for folktronica duo Victoria Bourne and Chris Harper. In the last year the duo became sober and bounced back from two close friends suicides and Victoria’s own depression. Confronted with so much existential angst. Last year became a springboard for change going back to their roots of electronica and acoustic sounds. “We’re doing what we love best, creating sad, romantic, cinematic music”

nighTime is the sound of the nocturnal dreamstate, instrumental music that borders dream-pop, shoegaze, ambient and filmic realms.

Originating from singer Tiffany Jhingoor’s fusion of theater roots with personal songwriting, Kipani brings you the vibrant world of “Diary-Pop.” With drummer Mike McManamon8 and guitarist/bassist *Sean Sherwood joining the ensemble, the trio honed their dynamic sound through live performances, leading to the release of the acclaimed Lotus EP” in 2021. Now, in 2023, Kipani presents Spoiled Ingrates, a musical evolution blending live instruments and electronica.

Sons Of Silver is a neo-classic rock band from Los Angeles. They take their name from the translation of lead singer Peter Argyropoulos’ Greek last name. They were heralded by American Songwriter as a “Super Group”. The band’s line-up is vocalist and guitarist Peter Argyropoulos, keyboardist Brina Kabler, guitarist Kevin Haaland (Skillet), bassist Adam Kury (Candlebox) and drummer Marc Slutsky who has toured and/or recorded with Third Eye Blind, Goo Goo Dolls, Peter Murphy, and Todd Rundgren to name a few.

Surrounding himself with horns, strings, bass, electronics, and vocals, Smith conjures a strange and seductive spell.

Electric Hoarse is a high-energy rock n roll band influenced by classic, indie and desert rock; the sound of England in the summertime; an intoxicating blend of lazy days, electric nights and banging tunes.

Spearside are a three-piece lead by brothers Oisín (vocals/guitar) and Cian Walsh (vocals/bass), along with their friend Dylan Zovich (drums). The band produces all of their music from their own home-studio in Trim, Ireland.

Since Spearside’s live debut in October 2022, their latest single “Passion Merchant” has been central to the live set. Given the strong power pop thread running through the band’s releases to date, listeners tend to be surprised that Spearside’s live set is heavy and raw with psych undertones. “Passion Merchant” opens a new chapter in the ever expanding sonic world of Spearside.

London-based, alt.rock four-piece blending industrial, goth rock, shoegaze, and post-punk to create heavy, dreamy soundscapes, woven through with introspective lyrics which explore the darker side of human nature. Vocalist Bri Macanas (Black Palms, The Midnight Vortex, Silhouettes), guitarist Chris Schwarten (Ghost Wives) and multi-instrumentalist but mostly bassist Nicolas Zappa (also Ghost Wives) started the band during the pandemic. They were later joined by drummer Jo Eiffes (Silhouettes, Perfect Flaws).

Influenced by a whiplash inducing set of artists, including Joni Mitchell, David Bowie, and My Chemical Romance, it is no wonder that Your Best Nightmare has been labeled as everything from a folk artist to an honest to goodness punk. Genre is just another facet of society that Your Best Nightmare seeks to dismantle. Her self-titled EP/demo Your Best Nightmare received glowing reviews globally. She is set to release her first LP, Presents: A Simple Solution for Toxic Masculinity, in early 2024.

Recorded in Paris in 2017, the record follows Perelman’s usual MO: gather his pals in the studio and record whatever happens.

Drew Davies is from the North York’s Moors. After starting his musical career in the rock n roll trenches of London and moonlighting for whoever would have him, he now resides in the post-industrial artistic hotbed of Glasgow.

He has written many songs and played some iconic shows and been fortunate enough to have his music played by BBC DJ’s such as Mickey Bradley (BBC Ulster), Gary Crowley (BBC London), Bruce Dickinson (BBC 6), Jericho Keys (BBC Introducing) and the late great Janice Long (BBC Wales) amongst others.

Patrick Doval is a multifaceted artist with a track record to prove it. Since 2008, he has independently released 5-albums and 22-music videos. This vast body of work highlights Patrick’s endless musical and visual creative inspiration.

Melodic Sunderland-based rockers NTGB new track, “There’s No Ghosts In This Town”, is out now.

A force to be reckoned with, Gary Dranow and The Manic Emotions have been releasing numerous singles prior to the release of their Destiny Road Album released May 26, 2023. The album features the talent of Jerry Manftedi on bass and Jethro DeFries on drums, , and Tommy Mars on keyboards. Having gigged extensively in Southern California, Gary Dranow and The Manic Emotions are now looking forward to spinning magic in and around Salt Lake City and Park City, UT

Transcending Into the Unknown is a collaboration project involving the Norwegian artists Filip Dahl, Stian Dahl and Robert Dahl (also known as the artist pzyroks). As indicated by their surname they are all related, and Filip and Robert are brothers while Stian is Filip’s son. They are all true “guitar geeks” sharing a common love and dedication when it comes to everything to do with their chosen instrument.

The Interrogator sounds like manna from heaven for a certain type of rock & roll fan – specifically those that prefer their riffs ‘n’ grooves to be accompanied by a barrage of smart, pointed, funny lyrics.

Dude Safari is a four piece Grunge-pop band from the UK

Born and bred in Norman, Oklahoma, the singer, songwriter, guitarist, and entrepreneur plays hypnotic hard rock laced with quotable lyrics and sharp storytelling. He introduces himself to the world with a focused and fiery vision on his 2024 independent debut album, Here And Not Here out in the spring of 2024.

Rusty Reid is a Houston, Los Angeles, Seattle singer-songwriter writing melodic, guitar-oriented pop-country-rock songs, including many with modern liberal philosophical, political, spiritual content.

A force to be reckoned with, Gary Dranow and The Manic Emotions have been releasing numerous singles prior to the release of their Destiny Road Album released May 26, 2023. The album features the talent of Jerry Manftedi on bass and Jethro DeFries on drums, , and Tommy Mars on keyboards. Having gigged extensively in Southern California, Gary Dranow and The Manic Emotions are now looking forward to spinning magic in and around Salt Lake City and Park City, UT

TC Tenet is a London-based artist, who writes, produces and records songs in a shed at the back of his backyard. A fresh voice in the alternative rock scene, TC’s songs have a cinematographic feel and are designed to take the listener on a sonic journey, sliding through thought-provoking lyrics and out-of-this-world guitar sounds.

The progressive alternative rock band Porter from Germany has been around for quite a while and mixes the different preferences of the individual band members for metal and punk, indie and singer songwriter, hardcore and alternative into a completely unique blend that brings the sound, which is stylistically rooted in the energetic, guitar-led alternative rock of the 90s, into the present day thanks to progressive elements and a rich production.

With four full-length albums tracking his growth as a musician and social commentator, there’s plenty of Eddie Cohn to discover in the vaults. What’s most exciting, however, is what’s next. For 2024, Eddie is tapping into that grunge-fueled 90’s era of rock, and plans to release a new single every other month.

Backstrom is a Swedish independent songwriter usually working in country, folk, and rock music genres. After a long break from music, last year marked a return to music, and the result is the debut album, “The Carousel,” which will be released in *January 2024.

King In Yellow, started by longtime friends and musical collaborators, Kyle McDonough and Nick Vining, is a musical fusion of timeless melodies and razor sharp rhythms. Drawing inspiration from the golden eras of rock and jangle pop, their music harmoniously blends raw energy and soothing gentleness. With avant-garde influences, King In Yellow crafts a unique sonic experience that transcends boundaries.

After improvising a set together at ECM’s fiftieth anniversary concert in 2019, the duo decided to continue their working relationship, culminating in Touch of Time – their first album together.

For over a decade, Nicholas Lopardo*contributed his drumming talents to various local hardcore bands. However, he eventually paused his musical pursuits to focus on his career and family life. The advent of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 reignited Nicholas’s passion for songwriting, birthing a project known as *STFLR. Following the dissolution of STFLR, Nicholas revisited and refined songs written nearly two decades earlier, culminating in his debut EP, The Follower. Minimum Champion exemplifies the art of elevating simple melodies into extraordinary musical experiences.

Maidstone, Kent’s The Shop Window is back with another single off the forthcoming third LP, ”Daysdream”. “I Run” is a gorgeous, three-minute melodic miracle.

Moontwin is a new collaboration between singer-songwriter Maple Bee and XRaydio founder Zac Kuzmanov. The pair create their music using online video calls that enable them to write and record songs together whilst in separate worlds.

The Trusted are both a refreshing tonic, and a barrage of fireworks rolled into one. Seamlessly switching from mellow, artfully constructed melodic thoughtfulness into wild, explosive moments of raucous brilliance, there’s a surprise around every corner within The Trusted’s music and songwriting,all executed with an undeniable measure of passion and grit.

Nomad Disco is a post-punk, gothic and alternative rock band based in Prague, Czech Republic

Fortunately for those of us unfamiliar with Anderson’s ouevre, knowledge of the inspirational source isn’t required.