WU LYF (pronounced “Woo Life”, stands for “World Unite Lucifer Youth Foundation”) are a band from Manchester, England that originally became known for creating a mystery about themselves by declining requests for interviews and not releasing much information to the press. The band describes their music as “heavy pop”.Members:ellery james roberts — Vocals, OrganThomas David Francis McClung— Vocals, Bass, GuitarEvans Kati — Vocals, Guitar, HarmonicaJoseph Louis Harlan Manning— Drums, PianoTheir wiki pages have a slightly amusing tendency to disappear. On January 4, 2012, they made their television debut on The Letterman show. ...
The Goonies are an alternative Hip Hop/R&B group that was formed in February of 2009 when Julian “Juice” Ross and Michael Minelli were introduced to each other through a mutual friend. Both had been individually making their presence known in the entertainment world. Juice had been doing production for artists throughout Connecticut and New York while Mike was part of the rising dance group E3. However, once they met it was clear that the combination of their talents would make an unstoppable team. Soon after “The Goonies chapter” in music history came in to existence. Over the next ...
Bonfire Bandit is a new explosion of "Electro Americana" stylings on the Boston scene. An outlaw trio that's one part deco Chicago gangster, one part Grizzly Adams mountain freak and one part psychedelic punk, they're really a bunch of softies once you get to know them. But ya gotta act fast. These guys move under the cover of darkness and always make sure to clear their tracks. Manage to pin 'em down and they'll give you uplifting funky party anthems and dirty dance grooves, all the while robbing you of your inhibitions. They've been on the run since July of 2010....
Hi everbody, Rochelle here! I am a 16-year-old singer/songwriter originally from Seattle, WA. Ever since I was a little girl, I knew that singing was my passion! I didn’t start singing just to become famous. I really love to sing and I have always wanted to be an inspiration for people to keep going and never give up on their dreams. I am a pretty normal teenager with a busy life with school and friends and a huge dream of making it as a profressional singer....
When I was 13 years old, my dad was ‘called’ to be a missionary in Honduras. As a family, we weren’t ‘cut out’ for the mission field – I had no idea my world was about to be kicked over on its side. One moment I was busy doing homework and planning slumber parties, the next moment I suddenly found myself in a third world country recovering from a hurricane. I went into culture shock as the poverty, disease, and the idea that human life isn’t so precious in other parts of the world… slowly seeped in. Most children grow up in ‘phases’ – I was given no time for that. I took on the mental weight of an adult the moment I stepped out of that tiny TACA airplane… a...
A free-spirited DIY singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and producer that has always marched to the beat of her own drum, Ainjel Emme crafts a dynamic blend of torchy folk, rock, pop and soul. Her first album, HEARTACHE IS BORING, was independently produced and released in October 2003 to critical praise ["Shimmers with art and soul" - BUST Magazine, "Hits the mark right out of the chute" - Austin Chronicle, Top 10 CDs of 2003 - Teresa Ferguson, KUT 90.5]. Ainjel performed regularly around her hometown of Austin, TX with a five-piece band and was featured live on the air at KUT, KLBJ 93.7 FM and FOX Channel 7. Her songs received regular rotation at KUT and KOOP 91.7 FM and won multiple awards online, i...
James Vincent McMorrowʼs self-titled EP is intended as an introduction to James' debut record, Early In The Morning, which will be released in the US in January 2011. Comprising of four songs, two of which are taken from the album, and two unearthed demos, the EP is laced with haunting melodies, mythical storytelling, and musical structures that bring a singular and unique vision to the traditional folk style that emerged in the states in the 1960's. Having self recorded, played and released Early In The Morning in Ireland earlier this year, James is preparing to disclose the album in the states making it available to American audiences for the first time. James first started to venture into...
THE DiSCiPLiNES have announced the details of their sophomore full-length, ViRGiNS OF MENACE, to be released in North America on February 15 on Seattle's Spark & Shine Records. Featuring Ken Stringfellow (The Posies/Big Star), Bjorn Bergene, Baard Helgeland and Ralla, the Norway based garage-rock quartet scored a massive Scandanavian hit with, "Oslo", the first single off their debut album, SMOKiNG KiLLS, in 2008. The band made their live debut on the main stage at that year's Oya Festival. The 40-minute set was a bombastic, spastic blast of grinding rock n' roll with melodies that soared into the summer air. The band went on to play festivals in the UK, France, USA, Canada and South America....
Meet The Stanfields, a maelstrom of rock 'n' roll, Celtic and bluegrass. Hailing from the gritty post-industrial towns of Nova Scotia, The Stanfields play every show like it's their collective last night on earth. Their kitchen party harmonies, thunderous rhythm section, high-octane stage show and genuine chemistry have won over audiences clear across the nation. Since forming in the summer of 2008, The Stanfields wasted no time making their mark on the venerable Atlantic Canadian music scene. Hailed as "The Clash meets Steve Earle" by Great Big Sea's Sean McCann and "The Bastard Children of ACDC and Stan Rogers" by Halifax's Q104 FM, further accolades began rolling in, including a double win for &quo...
At a time when back catalogue outsells fresh creativity and newcomers achieve fame by adding a lick of paint to their parents' record collections, it's unusual to find a band who, despite plying their trade for decades, are willing and able to make new work that's as vital and relevant as their own illustrious past recordings. Wire are such a band, and with Red Barked Tree they just might have succeeded in making a statement that will sound as strong in 30 years as their celebrated historical oeuvre does today.Red Barked Tree rekindles a lyricism sometimes absent from Wire's previous work and reconnects with the live energy of performance, harnessed and channeled from extensive touring over the past few years....
Swim the Mind is a 4-piece alternative band out of central Connecticut, writing and performing original muzak. Trying to push the lines of the progressive and hard rock genre, Swim the Mind isn't your standard, run-of-the-mill rock band. With powerful melodies dancing around polyrhythmic grooves and thoughtful lyrics sometimes sang, sometimes belted, they tend to catch the musicians ear or the person who really understands music as being something more than just background noise. And while remaining true to their hard and progressive roots, they also choose to explore the slow and experimental dark-side of music, which adds a nice dynamic to their songs. Swim The Mind, as a whole, conveys a simple and friendly message remin...
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Johnny Bennett is one of those rare, but highly sought after artists - the breed of singer/songwriter who has lifetime experience and wisdom that literally gushes into the meaning and sentiment of every song he writes. Having previously held residency in San Francisco, New York and currently Los Angeles, Johnny Bennett is well equipped to draw on varied walks of life, adding a precious depth and quality to his work.The Violet Hush, which was co-written with Ali Nikou and Suanne Gray and produced by the highly sought after, Duane Lundy, is a 10-piece picture book in melodic form - each track paints a lyrical snap shot of varied life experiences in LA. From aggressive gripping rock tracks such as, World on Fire, thr...
I come from a land down upstate. Where mountains grow and then turn over. There's fracking nearby. There's noisy highways in the sky. There's a bucket of gruel on the stove.Actually I'm just a one man show. A multi-tasker of sorts. Check out the site, the jams, the images, the words and let me know what you think. I'm really interested in what you have to say. ...
GriZ is:Grant Kwiecinski aka GRiZ (computers/controllers/saxophone) featured: Dan Hacker aka Muzzy (guitar/pedals)"A true pioneer and master of musical expression, GRiZ (Grant Kwiecinski) stands head-and-shoulders above the competition in terms of the sheer variety of his ever-evolving technical prowess. A tremendously passionate and soulful producer, GRiZ has a peerless knack for creating profoundly engaging melodies to offset the presence of his phenomenally designed bass. Where many artists become mired in a over-simplified and standardized method of production for the sake of creative efficiency; GriZ has no qualms sacrificing spee...
New Nobility has taken the indie charts by storm across the globe with Galactic from their newest album BLUE BUTTERFLY (REVOLUTION). Following on with their second track from their EP, the title track "Blue Butterfly (Australia)" pays homage to their Wide Brown Land. "Let's Make A Better World" leans more towards an 'every man's' pop rock sensibility. New Nobility is an apt name for a band who delivers a 'breath of fresh air' rock sound. Melodious rock like this doesn't often come from Australian shores - and how the US and UK are taking a shine to these fine musical craftsmen on a clear mission. They have won numerous awards including the Music Aid Award for "Best Band 2007" in the U....
When Dead Letter Circus blasted onto Australian airwaves in 2007, their bombastic yet nuanced take on alternative rock left most observers struggling to process what they were hearing. It was epic, it oozed confidence, it was intense and open all at once. It was the debut of a sou...
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The legend of Mike Stud dates back to his days growing up (some even say blowing up) as one of Providence, Rhode Island's greatest ball players of all time. As a highly touted high school Senior at Saint Raphael's Academy, Stud's work on the mound earned him Rhode Island's 2006 Gatorade Player of the Year and Louisville Slugger Player of the Year honors. So when the Duke Blue Devils came knocking, he packed up his .354 batting average and 107 senior season strikeouts and headed to Durham.But it was the heat Stud was tossing off the field that was raising eyebrows and bobbing heads. It wasn't until the end of his Junior year that Stud would hone his hidden hip-hop skills. After two strong seasons at Duke, in...
Born out of roller derby in Dallas, Texas in 2008, Scary Cherry and the Bang Bangs have been hitting hard ever since. Recently winning the OurStage MTV Partners grand prize, The Microsoft 7 competition and honored on the BEST OF 2009 LOUD and LOCAL show on Dallas’s rock station, 97.1 The Eagle. Scary Cherry and the Bang Bangs are notching their world champion belt 1 show, 1 fan, 1 competition at a time.Scary Cherry and the Bang Bangs will leave you screaming for more with their Texas size stage attitude and persona. TXPUNK.COM agrees, stating, “Opening for The Misfits at House of Blues, Scary Cherry and the Bang Bangs are nothing short of explosive in sound and stage performance.”The band ...
Sick Spider is an American alternative rock band from Portland, Oregon, United States comprising Tim Lash (guitar and drums) and Marc Broude (bass and vocals). They formed in 2010 and quickly disbanded after recording a series of demos. In 2011 the band released a self-titled album featuring 9 of 17 demos recorded at Portland's Jackpot! Recording Studio....
GAUNTLET HAIR is: Andy R. (guitar, vocals) Craig Nice (drums). They have been making music together since they were fifteen years old. They are currently playing live with Doran Robischon (guitar) and Matthew Daniels (bass). Recently signed to Dead Oceans, they released a self-titled full-length album in 2011. Over the last year and a half, Gauntlet Hair has seen its noise-pop anthems released on 7"s by tastemaker labels Forest Family ("I Was Thinking..." b/w "Our Scenery") and Mexican Summer ("Out, Don't..." b/w "Heave") respectively. And with the self-titled debut, the duo of...
Since forming in Atlanta over a decade ago, instrumental electronic rock band STS9 has experienced a meteoric rise to the forefront of the international music scene. Consistently ranked among Pollstar Magazine’s list of top-grossing touring acts, STS9 continues to average nearly 5,000 tickets per city, boasting a genre defying list of opening acts such as Bassnectar, Ghostland Observatory, The Glitch Mob, Thievery Corporation, Pretty Lights, Big Boi of Outkast and countless others. The band’s most recent tour culminated with two sold out performances at the legendary Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Morrison, Colorado, with 18,000 fans on-hand to experience the audio-visual force that is STS9....
"Dark Indie Folk meets Outlaw Country when The Sudden Passion breaks out the Acoustic Guitars and Lo-Fi Synths to sing you sleazy tales of the road. " The Sudden Passion started off in 2005 as a collection M. Palermo's (of Electro group Femme Fatality) Indie/Alt-Country demo tracks. The songs share the stories of his tour adventures, love sagas, and tales of barroom brawls. While all the ditties were originally showcased as solo/acoustic, the project had evolved into a full 4 piece band featuring Matt Henderson (ex Still Life) on bass, Shane Fabulous (Midnight Dance Craze, Femme ...
Introducing Haken, one of the most exciting sounds to emerge from the modern progressive movement. Formed in 2007, Haken is a virtuoso and eclectic progressive rock/metal band from London, England, comprising some of the country's finest young musicians. Within months of their first show in July 2007, Haken were billed in support of Riverside (Inside Out) at Camden’s prestigious Underworld. Since then they have performed headlining sets to packed houses around London, including several sold-out shows at "the best live music venue in south-west London", The Peel in K...
During the last dark days of Nirvana in 1994, tapes of Dave Grohl's solo demos circulated among alt-rock royalty. Greg Dulli commented positively about them in more than one place, but few suspected that these homemade tapes would launch one of the biggest modern rock bands of the post-grunge era. As it turns out, that’s exactly what Grohl’s Foo Fighters became, perhaps the one band of the alt-rock revolution to enjoy continual success on the charts and on the road without a dip in popularity. It was this consistency that distinguished the Foos; other bands burned brighter or had bigger hits, but Grohl's band -- which coalesced into a permanent lineup around the group’s third album -- always climbed into the uppe...
Coldplay is a British alternative rock band, formed in London, United Kingdom in 1997. The band comprises vocalist and pianist Chris Martin, lead guitarist Jonny Buckland, bassist Guy Berryman, and drummer Will Champion.Having released four successful albums, (all of which debuted at #1 on the UK album chart) Coldplay have also achieved great success with their singles, such as Yellow, Speed Of Sound, the Grammy-winning Clocks and the US and UK #1 single Viva La Vida.Frontman Chris Martin credits 1980s Norwegian pop band a-ha for inspiring him to form his own band.Coldplay’s early material was often compared to that of Jeff Buckley and Radiohead, while also drawing comparisons to U2 and Travis. S...
How do you write a bio about a musician who has spent more than 30 years defying musical conventions? You could trot out all the clichéd rock-critic terms: seminal, hyperbole, incendiary, eponymous, masterful, achingly poignant, priceless, alt-country, old-school, outlaw. Some of those might even fit if you shoehorned them into context.Howe Gelb long has been saddled with such titles as "godfather of alt-country" and "elder ambassador of desert rock." When confronted with such accolades, he clears his throat, amused and a little embarrassed, and he ponders. His summer-sun squint turns into a twinkle when he finally asks his questioner, "What do you think of it?" In three...
About them The Ebertbrothers are Axel and Michael Ebert, an artist duo living and working in Berlin. They started to collaborate in 2006, first creating video art pieces, then moving more towards audiovisual performances. Their ...
It would be almost too easy and obvious to describe A Day To Remember as the creators of one of the unforgettable rock albums of 2007, but that wouldn’t make it any less true. Hailing from Ocala, Florida, the five members of A Day To Remember have crafted a unique blend of what can best be called “pop-mosh”—a potent combination of ultra-high energy and tart-sweet melodies. You can hear the melodic chaos in its full glory on For Those Who Have Heart, their debut album on Victory Records.A Day To Remember aren’t exactly the new kids in the pit. All of the band members had played in the Ocala music scene for years until 2003, when the band in its current incarnation came together. Singe...
