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Indie music features a sampling of maverick musicians that favor the DIY approach to music making.
2 Shadows Share 'Bring The Cold Inside' EP
Vancouver, BC Canada based Metalcore band 2 Shadows have released their debut EP ‘Bring The Cold Inside’ on Rock Shop Records. They are also sharing the video for lead track ‘Boulevard Of Broken Dreams’ that features Ryan Hayes of Righteous Vendetta on guest vocals. The song has been added to key Rock & Metal playlists at Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, and more.
By RockNRollBuddha4 years ago in Beat
Getting to know musical artist Antonio Zarco
Antonio Zarco is an aspiring vocalist from Monroe Township, NJ. He learned how to sing before he learned how to talk. One can say, he had his first performance when he was 2 years old and sang "Happy Birthday" in both English and Portuguese at his little sister's birthday party. Antonio continued to pursue his interest in music by participating in school choirs all throughout elementary, middle & high school and currently in college. Antonio's accolades include: Member of OAKE National Honor's Choir for 1 year, Member of Central Jersey Music Educators Association (CJMEA) Mixed Chorus for 7 years, Member of New Jersey Music Educators Association (NJMEA) Mixed Chorus for 4 years and Member of NAfME All Eastern Honors Ensemble Mixed Chorus for 1 year.
By Jason James 4 years ago in Beat
Underrated Indies
There are just a few weeks left until 2022, and it has been nothing short of a remarkable year. As someone always on the hunt for new music and rising stars, I have unearthed my fair share of independent artist and musician gems in 2021. In no particular order, here are my top ten independent artists that you need to hear in 2021. Happy Listening!
By Rose "Photobombshell" Mercado, M.A.Ed.4 years ago in Beat
Dutch Brown’s Lyrically Loaded “Deus Per Vicos” LP is Poised to Smash Records
Dutch Brown has released a masterpiece, carefully crafted and poured over, from the title to the intricately laid rap bars in his latest LP, 'Deus Per Vicos.' The title, translating to "God through the villages," explains a lot about Dutch. Dutch Brown's history on the streets, in cipher after cipher, refining his craft day in and day out, eventually caused a buzz in New York without the help of social media. Dutch's talent, lyricism, and gritty energy, were discussed far and wide, and the news about someone spitting heat traveled by word of mouth. I can only expect with this latest project that the good news about 'Deus Per Vicos' will surely go just as far, if not exponentially farther, given the well-laid plans for its release.
By Rose "Photobombshell" Mercado, M.A.Ed.4 years ago in Beat
Tarrytown's Drew Bordeaux Let’s his Musical Impulse/Instinct Lead the Way
Drew Bordeaux of Tarrytown recently released a new CD called Impulse/Instinct, and of course, he’s got the songs cued up on Spotify. However, the Fox Lane graduate is pretty succinct in regards to whether the platform can yield any real returns. “No,” Bordeaux assured, but the multitalented artist has so much going for him that it’s not surprising how easily he rolls with the reality.
By Rich Monetti4 years ago in Beat
Man Man On Oni Pond (Album Review)
If you go to experimental rock band Man Man's website and scroll down just a bit, you'll see this announcement: "Who We Are: The best, independent band in the world." Them's fightin' words! It's hard to disagree. For sure, the Philadelphia-based multi-instrumental band Man Man is one of the best bands to ever come out of Philly. In all of ever. Did I mention, in ever too?
By Ashley Hans: Philly Music Vocalizer4 years ago in Beat
What to Expect at a STRFKR Show (Concert Review)
One of the best things about seeing live shows is you never know what you're going to get. You might think you have a pretty good grasp on a band's music. You might have listened to all of the their albums innumerous times. Maybe you even have friends who told you the group puts on a great live show. And though your only expectation of going to the gig is to have a good time, you end up getting something completely different. Which is exactly what you'll get if you go to a STRFKR show.
By Ashley Hans: Philly Music Vocalizer4 years ago in Beat
Who is Johndoe98?
Johndoe98 released a new song called "Miss Me" Miss Me is about putting your all into a person, and not receiving the same energy back. Too often people only associate love with the positives but in may situations love is work. Some people are willing to put that work in to be with you. Those who don't value your love don't give you the effort back. In this song Johndoe98 spoke on the topic while also going off track to give the listener a chance to create their own meaning.
By mysoundMusic4 years ago in Beat
Meet the Artist: Pap Star
One of the easiest ways to find new music for me these days, particularly independent music, seems to be scrolling through Instagram at 3:00 am. I'm tired, impressionable, and looking to soothe that Millenial Anxiety. I get loads of music suggestions from the playlists that I curate, from music-loving friends and connections in my DMs, but I find a certain level of satisfaction when I hunt down a well-mixed melodic rap with solid bars all on my own (with the help of the algorithm). While I didn't find the artist I am sharing today through a late-night scroll, I did connect with him through the 'gram and have loved every post and reel since - for real.
By Rose "Photobombshell" Mercado, M.A.Ed.4 years ago in Beat
House Show Indie Kid Scored a Lucky Gig with Daniel Champagne
It bears mentioning that I'm now 28 years old, and that use of the word 'kid' with that bit of context left out is mere wishful thinking flirting with self-denial, and I'm not into that. This story takes place at a house venue in the sketchy part of town (where any different setting is rare) one random work night in 2016. This house venue in particular was a frequent for surprise gigs with surprising pull once in a while. The owner was employed sorely by his laptop and operated under an "anti-wage slave" mindset the venue patrons and roommates failed to question and I ignored.
By Benny Peek4 years ago in Beat
