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| Indie Music Stop Important Update |
| 2007-11-08 14:26:00 |
We've Moved.If you're reading this message then you need to update your bookmark for Indie Music Stop to:http://www.indiemusicstop.comWe've moved the blog to a new server with a lot of new features like rating and commenting on the postings plus categories to make it even easier to find what you're looking for.This blog will remain up but won't be updated anymore....
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| CD Review: Fiona Joy Hawkins- Angel Above My Piano |
| 2007-11-08 11:42:00 |
CD Review: Artist: Fiona Joy HawkinsTitle: Angel Above My PianoWebsite: http://www.fionajoyhawkins.comStyle: New Age/ClassicalBy Staff Writer L. Anne Carrington As a fan of different types of music, I was especially pleased to get hold of the latest release by Fiona Joy Hawkins, Angel Above My Piano. It is a perfect follow up to her debut work, the award-winning Portrait of a Waterfall; the previous album reached #1 on the New Age Reporter World Charts and was a finalist for the Best Piano Album at the 2005 NAR Lifestyle Music Awards. The opening track of Angel Above My Piano, "Crystal Desert," outlines Fiona Joy's journey across the world's coldest continent--Antarctica--and was inspired by her looking off the f...
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| CD Review: White Stone - Days To Remember |
| 2007-11-07 11:42:00 |
CD Review: Artist: White StoneTitle: Days To RememberWebsite: http://www.myspace.com/whitestonenycCDBaby: http://cdbaby.com/cd/whitestone4Style: Avant Garde / Progressive Rock /InstrumentalRating: 7 out of 10By Senior Writer C.W. Ross Days To Remember is an instrumental release that's a collection of everything from jazz, classical, and folk to rock styles of music. The first couple of tracks where just a little to mellow for me. For the most part they feature melodic repetitive chords being played either on the keyboard or guitar. That all changed though once track 5, "Earthjazzblues" rolled around. "Earthjazzblues" is a 9-minutes musical explosion that mixes steady percussion and a mixture of jazz and blues/rock guitar parts. The band says...
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| CD Review: Raw Novembre - My Bones |
| 2007-11-05 15:56:00 |
CD Review: Artist: Raw Novembre Title: My BonesWebsite: http://www.distortthescene.comLabel: Distort The SceneStyle: Alternative RockBand Lineup: Martin Kelly (vocals), Kevin Kelly (guitar, keyboards, bass), Kelvyn Stanley (bass), John Jackson (drums), and Pat Muldarry (drums).Rating: 7.5 out of 10By Senior Writer C.W. Ross If you didn't catch the band back in the 1990's when they released several musical projects along with extensive touring then now's your chance to get a good taste of their music. My Bones is a collection of 14 songs taken from the bands previously released albums, Disturbed and Come In We're Open, along with their EP He Is Dead. You also find 6 unreleased tracks that were recorded by the band between 1999 and 2003 on i...
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| CD Review: Christine Rosander - Smooth Ride |
| 2007-11-04 17:34:00 |
CD Review: Artist: Christine RosanderTitle: Smooth RideWebsite: http://www.christinerosander.comStyle: Pop/Jazz/Folk Rating: 8.4 out of 10By Senior Writer C.W. Ross While Smooth Ride is the solo-debut release from Christine Rosander she has a long history with music that started with her performing at the young age of five. She has studied classical piano and earned a bachelor's degree in vocal performance along with commercial composing & arranging from Cal State Long Beach College. She also has a master's degree from USC in jazz studies. Christine Rosander puts all of that musical knowledge to use on Smooth Ride with its mixture of pop, jazz, folk, and blues styles of music. You'll also find one country fl...
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| CD Review: DJ Devious- Pretty Picture |
| 2007-11-03 23:50:00 |
CD Review: Artist: DJ DeviousTitle: Pretty PictureWebsite: http://www.myspace.com/davidcharleskramerCDBaby: http://www.cdbaby.com/all/djdeviousStyle: Alternative/RockRating: 7.8 out of 10By Senior Writer C.W. Ross David Charles Kramer also known as DJ Devious started learning to play the guitar at the young age of seven and was performing by the age of eight. David attended the Berklee College of Music in Boston, Massachusetts were he received a BM in Songwriting, a BM in Music Synthesis, and studied a wide variety of styles on the guitar including Rock, Jazz, Blues, Funk, and Classical. Hearing all of this you might think that his music would have a classical tone to it but nothing could be further from the tr...
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| CD Review: The Spoon Benders- Resurrecting the Giants |
| 2007-11-02 18:33:00 |
CD Review: Artist: The Spoon BendersTitle: Resurrecting the GiantsWebsite: http://www.thespoonbenders.netMySpace: http://www.myspace.com/thespoonbendersStyle: Rock/Blues/SoulLineup: Matt Winfree (vocals, guitar), Yves Giraud (bass, vocals), Brian Bennett (drums, percussion)Rating: 8.7 out of 10By Senior Writer C.W. Ross The Spoon Benders and their music are both unique. The band has an offbeat sense of humor that one quickly realizes while reading their press material. Let me give you two examples: 1- Here's how band front man Matt Winfree describes their music, "Stylistically, I guess that we're a hodge-podge of classic rock and American roots music- try to imagine Albert Collins, the Funky Meters, Paul Simon, Jeff Bu...
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| CD Review: Gollum- Lesser Traveled Waters |
| 2007-11-02 12:45:00 |
CD Review: Artist: GollumTitle: Lesser Traveled WatersWebsite: http://www.gollum.ccStyle: Progressive/Experimental MetalLabel: IndependentRating: 6.5 out of 10By Staff Writer Levi Gordon In the world of music, there is a constant push to break free of boundaries, tear down industry "standards," and create songs that allow the artist to boast originality. Though many bands claim to have strong unique qualities, the truth is that many of them are easily comparable to other groups. Along comes Gollum. Though it would probably be dishonest to say that Gollum is unlike anything you've heard before, it would also be hard to describe them using common genre markings and comparisons to established groups. The music Gollum plays is a progressive and experimenta...
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| Music News |
| 2007-11-01 22:06:00 |
Music News: The Clarks- http://www.clarksonline.comhttp://www.myspace.com/theclarks Clarks holiday shows: Dec. 27th & Dec. 28thRex Theatre1602 E. Carson StreetPittsburgh, PA 15203412.381.6811Doors 8pm 21+Support Act: Sons of William The United Nations calls it "the world's greatest humaniatrian crisis." The US calls it genocide. The people of Darfur have suffered for 4 years in a crisis that has left over 400,000 dead and 2.5 million displaced from their homes. There is something you can do to help them: GO TO A CONCERT on November 10th. Myspace has brought its bands together to help send aid to the people of Darfur. Join The Clarks at their show in Cincinn...
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| CD Review: Gypsy Carns -The Watchman |
| 2007-11-01 17:21:00 |
CD Review: Artist: Gypsy CarnsTitle: The WatchmanWebsite: http://www.gypsycarns.comStyle: Rock/ BluesLabel: TTM (Trailer Trash Music) RecordsLineup: Gypsy Carns ( guitars, dobro, harmonica, vocals), Joe Scheibelhoffer ( drums), Sean O' Bryan Smith (bass), Greg Morrow ( drums), Mike Brignardello ( bass).Rating: 9 out of 10By Senior Writer C.W. Ross For those of you who haven't had the pleasure of hearing Gypsy Carns music yet you are in for a real treat. The Watchman is his 8th indie release and this will be the 4th release of his that I've had the pleasure of reviewing. While the previous releases I reviewed were more blues then rock this one is the exact opposite. Right from track-1, "The Battle Rages On" this release ...
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| CD Review: Noah Harrison - It May Only Be Ignorance |
| 2007-11-01 12:03:00 |
CD Review: Artist: Noah HarrisonTitle: It May Only Be IgnoranceWebsite: http://www.noahharrison.comStyle: Acoustic/Lyrical/AmbientBy Staff Writer L. Anne Carrington Holding a sound that is both poetically inspective and gently compelling, It May Only Be Ignorance is an existential examination that builds and grows as its ten tracks progress. Based out of Portland, Maine, Noah is a singer/songwriter who had released his debut EP, Songs for a Long Night, in 2005. A quote from his website states that "prior and throughout all this he inhaled, exhaled and occasionally coughed. Listen, and you may hear plenty others doing the same." As with his debut release, this second CD by Noah is an entirely solo...
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| Featured Artist: Matt Martino |
| 2007-10-31 11:38:00 |
Featured Artist: Our featured artist for November 2007 is:Artist: Matt MartinoYou might know Matt Martino for his time spent with the band, The Stank . You can read the review we wrote for Matt's solo debut, Let It Shine at the link found below. http://indiemusicstop.blogspot.com/2007/08/cd-review-matt-martino-let-it-shine.html Style: Retro Pop Website: http://www.mattmartino.net MySpace: http://www.myspace.com/mattmartinoband Musical Influences: Ray Charles, Martin Sexton, Stevie Wonder, Lyle Lovett, James Taylor, James Brown, Randy Newman, Tom Waits, Marc Cohn Bio: The transformation of Matt Martino's life and musical career is steadily becoming a great success story. While all dedicated musicians will...
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| CD Review: Demetra- "The Red Album" |
| 2007-10-29 19:21:00 |
CD Review: Artist: DemetraTitle: Demetra- "The Red Album"Style: New Wave/GarageWebsite: http://www.demetramusic.comMySpace: http://www.myspace.com/demetramusicBand Members: Demetra (vocals), Danny Nez ( guitar, vocals), Federico Bortoletto-'Fede' (bass), Mike Galante ( drums).Musical Influences: Marley, Joplin, Beatles, Bjork, Siouxsie, Elastica, No Doubt, The Pretenders, Dr. Dre, Blondie, GNR, Patsy Cline, Temptations, Lennon, Jimi Hendrix, The Clash, Jane's Addiction, AC/DC, Pixies, Patti Smith, Libertines, Stones. Rating: 8.3 out of 10By Senior Writer C.W. Ross Demetra has been together for less then a year and this CD is their self-titled debut release. The album is also known as, 'The Red Album.' This band hai...
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| CD Review: mikingmihrab- Welsh for Mutton Chops |
| 2007-10-26 20:39:00 |
CD Review: Artist: mikingmihrabTitle: Welsh for Mutton ChopsStyle: Folk/Punk/Rock/Alt.CountryWebsite: http://www.mikingmihrab.comMySpace: http://www.myspace.com/mikingmihrab Label: Father Devine RecordsMusical Influences: Johnny Cash, Woodie Guthrie, Sonic Youth, Henry Miller. Band Members: M. Stephen Adams ( vocals, guitar), Zach Price (drums), Kevin Cooper ( bass).Rating: 8.1 out of 10By Senior Writer C.W. Ross Are you tired of being force feed the same old music over-and-over? Then mikingmihrab's music is what you need. The band music is an unusual blend of folk and alt. country meets punk and indie rock styles. If not done right the result might be a musical train wreck of sounds. Fortunately for the band and the lis...
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| CD Review: The Protocol- Recess |
| 2007-10-26 11:36:00 |
CD Review: Artist: The ProtocolTitle: RecessStyle: Pop Punk/ RockWebsite: http://www.theprotocol.comMySpace: http://www.myspace.com/theprotocolLabel: Parlor RecordsRating: 8.9 out of 10By Senior Writer C.W. Ross Recess is the sophomore full-length release for this band hailing from Seattle, Washington. The band's line up is, Rob Leinbach (vocals), Jeff Reitan ( guitar), Daren Patt ( bass), and Chuck Pinnell ( drums). The band blends pop punk and indie rock styles in their songs. One of the main driving forces found in them is the masterful guitar parts of band member Jeff Reitan. He knows how to repeat a chord and then let it run free just at the right moment. Jeff isn't alone though, the bass and drum part keep the rhythm of the ...
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| CD Review: Anita - Are We Not Human EP |
| 2007-10-25 11:16:00 |
CD Review: Artist: AnitaTitle: Are We Not Human EPWebsite: http://www.anitamusic.comMySpace: http://myspace.com/anitashrinkStyle: Power PopRating: 7.9 out of 10Band Lineup: Mike (bass), Derek (guitar), Ian (drums)Musical Influences: The Kinks, Cheap Trick, Bob Dylan, The Mamas and the Papas, and Oasis. By Senior Writer C.W. Ross On Chicago-based power pop band Anita's new EP, Are We Not Human you'll find a mix of big choruses, tight harmonies and big time song hooks. The band music sounds like a mixture of Cheap Trick meets Oasis with Bob Dylan lyrics. The band has built up a devoted fan base that helped vote them as Alternative Addiction Magazines- 'Next Big Thing'. Last summer the band also hea...
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| CD Review: Brush - Love Sublime |
| 2007-10-24 15:35:00 |
CD Review: Artist: BrushTitle: Love SublimeWebsite: http://www.myspace.com/billybrushStyle: Electro/Rock/AlternativeBy Staff Writer L. Anne Carrington Billy Brush's last album, Lair, was released in 2005, and reached the rank of #4 on the KUCR charts in Riverside, CA. But in spite of the two-year hiatus, he hasn't lost his touch with the debut CD with his new band, named, well, Brush. The group consists of the Billy Brush as the front man and fellow members John Buroker (bass), Dave Elvin (drums), Eric Johnson (guitar) and Sam Gray (synthesizer and laptop) Along with Billy Brush, they have proven that they have the chops to take Love Sublime all the way up to the to...
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| Music News |
| 2007-10-23 14:17:00 |
Music News: Source- Planet3 Communications Ltd. For immediate release: ROGERS WIRELESS CANADIAN MUSIC WEEK: "The Rebirth of Music"March 5 - 8, 2008 TERRY MCBRIDE AND JOHN BRUNTON TO BE INDUCTED INTO THE CANADIAN MUSIC INDUSTRY HALL OF FAME AND HONOURED WITH LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARDTHURSDAY, MARCH 6, 2008 AT ROGERS WIRELESS CANADIAN MUSIC WEEK http://www.cmw.net Rogers Wireless Canadian Music Week is proud to announce Terry McBride and John Brunton as the newest inductees to the Canadian Music Industry Hall of Fame. They will be awarded with the Lifetime Achievement Award at the Annual Gala Industry Awards, Thursday March 6th at the Fairmont Royal York Hotel, Toronto. &nb...
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| CD Review: Finespun- Against the Fallout |
| 2007-10-23 08:46:00 |
CD Review: Artist: FinespunTitle: Against the FalloutStyle: Alternative/ RockWebsite: http://www.finespunmusic.comMySpace: http://www.myspace.com/finespunPurchase Site: http://www.finespunmusic.com/store Label: Self Released- Fine Spun MusicBand Lineup: Oren Barak (vocals, guitars), Chris Smith (guitars), Doug Tammany (bass), and Ed Grazi (drums).Sounds Like: Chevelle, Nickelback, Pearl Jam, Stone Temple Pilots, Breaking Benjamin, Alice in ChainsRating: 8.8 out of 10By Senior Writer C.W. Ross The hard working band are regulars on the Northeast club scene opening for for acts like, Gilby Clarke (formerly of Guns 'N Roses), Wheatus, The London Quireboys, Hookah Brown (Black Crowe's) and Kings X. Coca-Cola's New Music A...
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| CD Review: HeatherSong- Yo, It's Christmas! |
| 2007-10-21 13:50:00 |
CD Review: Artist: HeatherSongTitle: Yo, It's Christmas!Website: http://www.heathersong.comCDBaby: http://www.cdbaby.com/heathersongStyle: Holiday MusicRating: 6.9 out of 10By Senior Writer C.W. Ross The main force behind HeatherSong is Heather Pahl. Besides handling vocals duties on some of the songs Yo, It's Christmas! was also arranged, written and produced by Heather Pahl. Heather has reworked the lyrics on several of the songs while the others remain true to the classic version of them. The arrangements are what's different about them. This release tries to incorporate different styles like, techno, funk, blues and HipHop into well-known Christmas songs. It worked with mixed results. The ...
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| CD Review: Neall Alcott -Rittenhouse Square |
| 2007-10-19 11:29:00 |
CD Review: Artist: Neall AlcottTitle: Rittenhouse SquareWebsite: http://www.neallalcott.comStyle: Electronic/Rock/PopBy Staff Writer L. Anne Carrington Rittenhouse Square is the debut, self-released CD from Neal Alcott, a singer-songwriter based in New Jersey. His day job is that of an information technology executive, and this album blends both of his passions: music and technology--specifically, the Internet. The album contains works that are inspired by the Beatles, XTC, Squeeze, Fleetwood Mac, and Michael Penn. It is a diverse collection of music, with styles ranging from acoustic/ electric pop rock to folk rock to modern rock. Rittenhouse Square is the type of CD that all debut work should be made from; Neall is multi talented in the areas ...
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| Music News |
| 2007-10-18 14:05:00 |
Music News: Source- StompOutCancer.com Sunday, October 14, 2007 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE One Bardstown Family Turns Mourning Into Celebration Bardstown, Kentucky - Steven Michael Mackin had been fighting a rare form of bone cancer called Ewing's Sarcoma for the early and mid part of his twenties, and after a short remission his cancer returned with a vengeance and took his life. On October 28th, 2006 Sheila Brady lost her son at his home surrounded by friends and loved ones, and the only question left was "why was such a wonderful man taken so soon?" Steven Mackin was no ordinary human being, because his travels and friendships spanned over the globe and an outpour o...
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| CD Review: Lauren Aidanbalise- Get Thee to the World |
| 2007-10-18 12:05:00 |
CD Review: Artist: Lauren AidanbaliseTitle: Get Thee to the WorldWebsite: http://www.aidanblaise.comMySpace: http://www.myspace.com/lauraaidanblaiseStyle: Freak FolkLabel: UnsignedRating: 9 out of 10By Staff Writer Michael Dittman Sometimes an artist's PR can be her own worst enemy. Case in point: the otherwise brilliant, inventive and eclectic Laura Aidanblaise. When I cracked open the press kit and read, "She collects gargoyles, makes soap as a hobby", I thought, well, so does my crazy old aunt, but I don't want to her sing. I sighed, put the CD into the player and was thrilled. Goofy pitch aside, Get Thee to the World is a great CD. Aidanblaise's voice is alternatively silky and aggressive. She's got a beautiful voice,...
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| CD Review: The Hit & Mrs. - Buried in the Backyard of My Heart |
| 2007-10-17 15:06:00 |
CD Review: Artist: The Hit & Mrs.Title: Buried in the Backyard of My HeartWebsite: http://www.thehitandmrs.comMySpace: http://www.myspace.com/thehitandmrsStyle: Rock/ Alt-CountryLabel: CTL (Choose to Loose) RecordsRating: 8.1 out of 10By Senior Writer C.W. Ross Nelson, of The Heise Bros., new band- The Hit & Mrs. has released their first full length CD, Buried in the Backyard of My Heart. This is the follow up to their web exclusive ( http://www.100under60.com ) release, 100under60. Which was a testament to speed music featuring 100 tracks each of them under 60 seconds. This more traditional length release features 12-tracks with a running time of 41 minutes. The music is a blend of alternative rock and alt. country with a splash ...
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| Site Updates |
| 2007-10-16 16:53:00 |
Hi, I just wanted to give everyone an update on what's happening new on our site. 1. I've just finished changing the FrontPage design of the site. To check it out just visit: http://www.indiemusicstop.com 2. I've also added a contact form to the site that can use to contact me for any reason you can also use it to enter our contest. Here's the URL: http://www.freewebs.com/indiemusicstop/indiecontact.html 3. We have a new writer that will be writing reviews for us. His name is Levi Gordon. His reviews will be appearing on the site in the next week or two. That's it for now. Feel free to contact me if you have any questions about the site. Sincerely, CW Ross ...
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| CD Review: Greg Roth- Caught Looking |
| 2007-10-14 20:02:00 |
CD Review: Artist: Greg RothTitle: Caught LookingWebsite: http://www.gregroth.comMySpace: http://www.myspace.com/gregrothStyle: Pop/Alt. CountryLabel: Rio Rancho RecordsRating: 7.9 out of 10By Senior Writer C.W. Ross Although Caught Looking is the solo debut from Greg Roth he's no newcomer to the music scene. He was a member of the Philadelphia based rock band Haywood Trout and relocated to Washington, DC to start his own band, The Jillians. He's also worked with artist Mike Holden and Leah Morgan. Roth's music tagline is, "Music for people who like music about people." That sounds like a very apt line for it. If you take the quirkiness of Elvis Costello, the story telling of Tom Waits and the alt. country styling of Wilco, you'll have a pretty good idea of ju...
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| CD Review: Brian Mazzaferri- All Roads Lead to Roads |
| 2007-10-13 18:06:00 |
CD Review: Artist: Brian Mazzaferri Title: All Roads Lead to RoadsWebsite: http://www.brianmazzaferri.com/MySpace: http://www.myspace.com/brianmazzaferriStyle: Folk/PopLabel: Sophic RecordsRating: 8.6 out of 10By Senior Writer C.W. Ross Brian graduated from the University of Michigan in 2006 with a BFA in Musical Theatre and a BA in Philosophy. I mention this because it's his philosophical thinking that is very prominent in Brian's song lyrics. All Roads Lead to Roads is the debut solo LP from Brian. His last band gig before deciding to go solo was as the front man, and primary songwriter, for the band Red Line District. During that time the band performed at prestigious Chicago venues such as, The Double Door, Elbo Room, and Beat Kitchen. They also...
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| Music News |
| 2007-10-12 18:41:00 |
Music News: For Immediate Release October 8, 2007 The Deadstring Brothers to Film Performance October 17th at the Bama Theater for Live DVD! Silver Mountain In Stores Tuesday, October 9th "It's a sinewy, spiky album, but there's an honesty and warmth to these songs that takes them out of the realm of mere scrappy rock 'n' rollÂ…An easy contender for the best Detroit - and London! - album of the year." Brian McCollum, Detroit Free Press The Deadstring Brothers announce the filming of their first live concert DVD, on October 17th at the Bama Theatre in Tuscaloosa, AL. Set for release in 2008, the project will be produced by Joey Goodsell, a professor in the Departmen...
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| Contest Update: October |
| 2007-10-12 03:46:00 |
Contest: To update everyone on this month's contest we only have two entries so far. So if you enter your odds of winning are pretty good! You have until the end of the month to enter and win some great prizes including a t-shirt and several CDs. Just visit the new contest page for more information: http://www.freewebs.com/indiemusicstop/Emailed/contest.html ...
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| CD Review: Dan Craig - Wirebird |
| 2007-10-11 19:08:00 |
CD Review: Artist: Dan CraigTitle: WirebirdWebsite: http://www.dcraigmusic.comStyle: Rock/Indie/Folk RockBy Staff Writer L. Anne Carrington Why would one put medical school on hold for dreams of living on cereal and going on tour in a van? "Because music is the best thing I know how to do," says Denver's own Dan Craig. His current CD, Wirebird, shows just how much music is indeed the best thing Craig knows how to do. There is such a different aura about it; the scratch of his voice combined with the innocent-flavored songwriting is the combination only someone of Craig's talent can pull off, and pull off exceptionally. Wirebird contains inviting songs that initially had gotten Craig noticed in his native Colorado; this album gives oth...
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| CD Review: Ron LaSalle- Nobody Rides for Free |
| 2007-10-10 22:34:00 |
CD Review: Artist: Ron LaSalleTitle: Nobody Rides for FreeWebsite: http://www.ronlasalle.comMySpace: http://www.myspace.com/phqrecordsStyle: Blues/ RockLabel: Ph-Q RecordsRating: 9 out of 10By Senior Writer C.W. Ross Nobody Rides for Free is the follow-up to LaSalle's well-received 2001 release, Too Angry to Pray. Lasalle has been playing music professionally since the young age of 14 and has over 25 years of musical experience, the last ten of them touring with his band, The East Coast Rockers. LaSalle grew up listening to musicians like, The Rolling Stones, the Animals, James Brown, John Lee Hooker, and Muddy Waters. That probably accounts for his blend of rock and blues style of music that he performs. His sound has been compared to artist, Bo...
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| CD Review: Sergeant- Midnight To Midnight |
| 2007-10-10 00:00:00 |
CD Review: Artist: SergeantTitle: Midnight To MidnightWebsite: http://www.sergeantsf.comMySpace: http://www.myspace.com/sergeantStyle: Indie RockRating: 8.4 out of 10By Senior Writer C.W. Ross The band was formed in 2003 but in 2004 they were stopped when their practice space was robbed leaving them without gear for six months. Then shortly after they got started up again band vocalist Keli Reule had to return to her original home in North Carolina due to a family tragedy. After returning to San Francisco the band went through several different guitar players before they found their current lineup. The heart of Sergeant is lead vocalist, (guitar, piano) Keli Reule. Her vocals command full attention on the songs found on the band's new release...
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| Indie Music Stop Website |
| 2007-10-09 16:10:00 |
Hi,Here's a link to a new website that I've been playing around with the last several days for Indie Music Stop.http://www.indiemusicstop.comYou'll also find permanent links to the pages in the blog side content area.I would be interested in getting your opinions on it. So feel free to sign our guestbook, post to the forums, or e-mail me your comments. Thanks,CWIndie Music Stop...
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| Music News |
| 2007-10-08 17:10:00 |
Music News: Disc Makers- http://www.discmakers.com. Disc Makers Helps Indie Musicians Prep for Holiday Disc Sales with Newest Seminar Releasing Your CD in Time for the Holidays seminar to be presented in nine Disc Makers locations across the United States later this month PENNSAUKEN, NJ - October 5th, 2007 - Disc Makers, the nation's leading independent CD and DVD manufacturer, is proud to announce the return of its popular seminar series for indie musicians. Entitled Releasing Your CD in Time for the Holidays, the seminars will take place later this month in Disc Makers- sales offices in New York, Chicago, Atlanta, Puerto Rico, Seattle, the San Francisco-B...
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| Interview-Beth Hirsch |
| 2007-10-07 18:11:00 |
Interview: Artist: Beth Hirsch Website: http://www.bethhirsch.com MySpace: http://www.myspace.com/bethhirsch2007 Album Sales: http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/bethhirsch2 Genre: SingerSongwriter, Pop, AAA, Folk Sounds Like: Beth Orton, Norah Jones, Joni Mitchell Influenced By: Joni Mitchell, Sade, Rickie Lee Jones Bio. Beth Hirsch is best known as the voice & co-writer behind the French band Air"s internationally successful debut album, 'Moon Safari' with their classic hit, "All I Need" as well as "Everything", the stunning duet with Senagalese singer Wasis Diop for the feature film, "The Thomas Crowne Affair" starring Pierce Brosnan. Her latest solo effort, WHOLEHEARTED is now being considered her best wo...
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| CD Review: Louie Zagoras -Twenty Fingers |
| 2007-10-06 18:25:00 |
CD Review: Artist: Louie ZagorasTitle: Twenty FingersWebsite: http://www.myspace.com/louiezagorasCD Baby: http://cdbaby.com/cd/louiezagorasStyle: Rock/BluesLabel: Isis RecordsRating: 8.9 out of 10By Senior Writer C.W. Ross This release showcases the talent of both Louie Zagoras along with other top Chicago artist. Louie Zagoras has the distinction of being the first Chicago Rock Artist ever to be signed by the Legendary Bill Graham Management (Santana, Lynyrd Skynyrd, The Neville Brothers). He is also the founder, lead singer/lead guitarist and the primary songwriter for the band Rollover that toured the States in the 90's supporting bands like, The Allman Brothers, Sheryl Crow, Blues Traveler, and John Hiatt and many more. Louie...
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| CD Review: Divasonic -Changing Wind |
| 2007-10-05 18:04:00 |
CD Review: Artist: DivasonicTitle: Changing WindWebsite: http://www.divasonic.comStyle: Alternative / Electroacoustic / ElectronicaBy Staff Writer L. Anne Carrington Multi-instrumentalist/producer/ songwriter Lynda Arnold has been performing and producing as Divasonic since 2000, and has never slowed down since. A prolific and talented artist, she bounces back and forth between programming, flute, piano, singing and engineering her sounds and arrangements that makes music that is hers and hers alone. Changing Wind, the sophomore full-length CD from Divasonic, includes the collaborations of John Payne, vocalist Atiim Chenzira (who co-wrote three of the songs on this album), and guest artists Zack Taylor, guitarist ...
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| CD Review: Raymond Simmons- Hot Percussion Licks Parts 1 & 2 |
| 2007-10-04 15:37:00 |
CD Review: Artist: Raymond SimmonsTitle: Hot Percussion Licks Parts 1 & 2Website: http://www.myspace.com/raymondsimmonsStyle: R&B/ Soul/ FunkLabel: Select RecordsRating: 7.5 out of 10By Senior Writer C.W. Ross Mr. Simmons has over 30 years of experience playing percussion instruments. Over those thirty years Raymond has played with dance classes, drum choirs, dance troupes, acting groups and reggae, blues and rock bands. During this time he has also had the privilege of playing with a lot of great artist. On Hot Percussion Licks Parts 1 & 2, two songs, you'll find Raymond's spirited conga rhythms. The songs also feature great funky bass grooves that harkens back to the 1970's and solid vocals. Take the percussion work of Sheila E. and add it...
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| CD Review: Data-Data EP |
| 2007-10-03 18:31:00 |
CD Review: Artist: DataTitle: Data EPWebsite: http://www.myspace.com/databandStyle: Rock / ElectroRating: 8.8 out of 10By Senior Writer C.W. Ross I get to hear a lot of Indie bands from the U.S. so it was nice when I got an e-mail from a band in France asking if our site would be interested in reviewing their new EP, of course I said yes, and a few weeks later their EP arrived in the mail. Not knowing what to expect or if the lyrics would even be in English I put the disc in and hit the play button on my cd player. I could tell right off that I was going to enjoy this release. The first song entitled, "The Empty Spaces" is filled with driving beats and music that I would describe as controlled chaos. Word...
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| Featured Band: October 2007- The Darts |
| 2007-10-01 21:48:00 |
Featured Band: Our featured band for October 2007 is: Artist Name: The Darts Style: Rock/Alternative Website: http://www.myspace.com/thedartsrock Musical Influences: Nirvana, The Beatles, Ben Kweller, The Who, The Ramones, REM, David Bowie, Foo Fighters, The White Stripes, The Black Keys, Weezer, Bob Dylan, Radiohead, The Strokes, Jimi Hendrix Band Lineup: Chris Minarik- Vocals, Guitar Darrin Higgins- Drums Wilmer Barber- GuitarJocelyn Klug- Vocals, Bass Band Bio. Today's indie rock n' roll scene has never sounded so good. With great things from Michigan such as The White Stripes, The Hard Lessons, and TheVon Bondies, the Darts from Saint Johns, MI. are next on the list. Incorporating energet...
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